Nighttime Tryst, Zhang Xuanli's Love

After Luo Lingshuang and the Great Sage left, Zhang Xuanchen, who was sitting in the main seat, took a deep breath.

He picked up the file on the table and began to read it.

Incense burned inside the hall, its fragrance creating a sense of comfort and tranquility.

The fatigue from months of travel vanished in an instant.

Zhang Xuanli lay quietly on the table, her two short legs sticking up and swaying back and forth.

His eyes were slightly narrowed, as if he were about to fall asleep at any moment.

Night slowly fell.

Night enveloped everything.

Only scattered glimmers of light were visible in various corners of Xuanxiao Mountain.

Outside a small courtyard.

A handsome young man dressed in a blue and red robe stood anxiously behind a large tree.

He was holding a bouquet of flowers in his hands.

He paced back and forth behind the big tree.

Should we go over there?

What if we ran into Xuanli's parents in the past?

It's so late at night, they'll definitely think I have ulterior motives!

That would completely ruin my image.

What a terrible idea He Miaomiao came up with!

"Isn't daytime better? Why wait until night!"

I'm speechless! How could I have believed those three idiots?!

The young man was none other than Ren Shian, who led the True Disciple of the Xuandan Sect to the Zhang Family for exchange and learning.

When he met Zhang Xuanli at the Sacred Pill Hall, he was quite satisfied with her, but not to the extent he is now.

It's all because he accidentally wandered onto the edge of Flower Fruit Mountain half a year ago, and the Azure Gold Profound Monkey living there doesn't care whether you wandered there by mistake or not.

If any unfamiliar presence approaches, it must be apprehended and handed over to the Zhang Family for disposal.

Unaware of the situation, Ren Shian thought he had encountered some kind of Demon Beast.

He immediately drew his longsword, ready to meet the enemy.

He glanced at the First Stage Mid-phase monkey demon standing in the tree, a look of disdain flashing in his eyes.

How dare this little monkey demon bare its teeth at him?

That's suicidal.

However, just as he was preparing to attack, several powerful auras suddenly descended.

Dozens of Second Stage monkey Yao General surrounded him.

Ren Shian was so scared he almost peed his pants.

He collapsed to the ground, completely at a loss for what to do.

He never expected that the Zhang Family's territory would have so many Second Stage Demon Beast, each with a fierce glint in their eyes, clearly not tamed.

Is this still Zhang Family territory?

As Golden Core Clan, how can the Zhang Family not do anything about the numerous untamed Demon Beast appearing in the area?

We're doomed!

This was Ren Shian's last thought.

Just when he thought he was doomed, a longsword emitting a green light suddenly fell in front of him.

Immediately afterwards, a young girl dressed in a light blue gauze dress stood in front of him.

My mind went blank for a moment.

They couldn't hear what the girl was saying to the monkey demons at all.

All she saw was her cupped hands to the monkey demon while holding her sword, and then the monkey demon retreated.

It was practically divine.

Zhang Xuanli's image was instantly etched into his mind.

A hero rescuing a damsel in distress is likely to win her heart.

The same principle applies to the story of the American saving the hero.

From then on, Zhang Xuanli's image frequently appeared in his mind.

Even his favorite pastime, alchemy, couldn't get him to concentrate.

Even refining a single First-Tier Superior-Grade pill can cause the furnace to explode.

This has never happened before since he advanced to the First-grade Top-tier Alchemy Master.

At that moment, he knew he had fallen for her.

The kind that you can't control.

Since that's the case, then I won't control myself anymore. I'll go to the Spirit Medicine Garden on my own initiative and ask Zhang Xuanli for spirit medicine, posing as Alchemy Master.

It doesn't seem out of place.

What Ren Shian didn't know was that he had already been discovered by the Zhang Family the moment he stepped into the Spirit Beast Garden.

It was just to create room for the damsel-in-distress trope.

All he wanted was for Zhang Xuanli to occupy Ren Shian's heart.

This allowed him to gain the upper hand emotionally and persuade Ren Shian to marry into the Zhang Family.

Instead of marrying into the Xuandan Sect.

Of course, when planning all this, the Zhang Family's higher-ups noticed that Zhang Xuanli and Ren Shian had mutual feelings for each other.

That's why it's like this.

They proved to be successful.

The US's rescue of the hero was indeed effective.

Just as Ren Shian hesitated, unsure of what to do, a clear and pleasant voice rang out behind him.

"Ren Shian, you... came to see me?"

Ren Shian was startled and immediately turned his head.

Looking at the girl not far away, his heart pounded.

For a moment, they were stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

A girl in a light blue gauze dress stood on the lawn, a blush on her face.

The bright moonlight cast a halo over it, making it even more beautiful and captivating.

Ren Shian quickly tucked the flowers in his hand behind his back.

Scratching his head, he seemed somewhat at a loss.

But he quickly adjusted his mindset and secretly cheered himself on.

He then strode over to Zhang Xuanli.

He handed the flowers he had been carrying on his back to Zhang Xuanli and said:

"Xuanli, after spending so much time together, you should know how I feel about you."

I..."

"I know." Before Ren Shian could finish speaking, Zhang Xuanli interjected, "Me too."

But I have one request.

When Ren Shian heard the words "Me too," his mind went blank.

He exclaimed excitedly, "Tell me, as long as you agree to become my Daoist partner, I'll do anything, even ten requests!"

After saying that, he stared intently at Zhang Xuanli.

Zhang Xuanli didn't intend to hide anything and directly stated her requirements.

Sometimes, it's best to say things as early as possible, before feelings become too deep.

Looking at Ren Shian, he said softly, "My requirement is... that you marry into the Zhang Family."

Although Zhang Xuanli was young, she was well aware of the importance of the Xuandan Sect.

If the rise of Lineage were aided by the Xuandan Sect, the road ahead would be much smoother, if not entirely without its challenges.

Moreover, the elders in the clan treated her very well, and she didn't want to leave the Zhang Family.

After all, if they left, they would end up in a treacherous sect.

Can she adapt?

She could ensure that Ren Shian would not suffer any mistreatment after marrying into the Zhang Family.

But can Ren Shian be certain that she won't suffer any mistreatment after marrying into the Xuandan Sect?

The answer is definitely no, it cannot be determined.

According to the Zhang Family's investigation, this person does not have much influence in the Xuandan Sect.

If it weren't for Ren Danxiong, a Second-tier Top-grade Alchemy Master, supporting them, they could be considered to have no influence whatsoever.

How can we ensure she isn't mistreated?

She admitted that the idea was selfish, but she had to do it for the sake of her Lineage and herself.

"You've seen the kind of atmosphere my Zhang Family has."

You will not suffer any injustice in the Zhang Family in the future.

No one will make you suffer.

The elders in the clan also said that if we have children in the future, they can have either the surname Ren or Zhang; there are no requirements.

The Xuandan Sect doesn't need to provide any spiritual items; you only need to come in person.

All we need to do is live with the Zhang Family.

If you want to return to the Xuandan Sect, I will go with you.

"I would absolutely not stop them."

After speaking, Zhang Xuanli stared blankly at Ren Shian.

She had met many outstanding young men, but only the man before her stirred a different feeling in her heart.

It would be such a shame if he disagreed.