The Sect's Dowry, Wan'er Swears by Blood!

"Impossible!"

Liu Yunxi stood stunned for a long while before finally coming back to her senses.

"Wasn't Ye Xuan a complete and utter waste? How did he suddenly gain cultivation?" Xiao Chengfeng was equally puzzled.

The Azure Mist Sect Master shook his head. "I find it strange as well, but our spies in the Violet Firmament Sect did indeed see Ye Xuan's name on the disciple roster. His recorded cultivation is Body Tempering Triple Layer."

"My guess is that the Violet Firmament Sect used some kind of Precious Medicine on Ye Xuan."

"Hehe, the Violet Firmament Sect really is extravagant. Over the past two years, we have plundered their industries until almost nothing remains, yet they are still willing to waste Precious Medicine on a good-for-nothing?" Liu Yunxi sneered.

Though she had been startled upon hearing that Ye Xuan had gained cultivation, he was merely at Body Tempering Triple Layer—and only after using Precious Medicine. All she felt was contempt.

A worthless mortal would still be worthless even after consuming heavenly treasures.

Meanwhile, at Saintess Peak of the Violet Firmament Sect.

With Ye Xuan secretly aiding her, Chu Wan'er's Heavenly Gang Tribulation Lightning finally dissipated completely.

The dark clouds in the sky scattered, spilling down boundless clear radiance.

The dazzling lightning cocoon around Ye Xuan also completely merged into his body.

Although the Nine Lightning Tribulation Heavenly Body had only begun to awaken and could not yet absorb all the power of the heavenly lightning, his cultivation still soared all the way to the Body Tempering Realm Peak!

He was only one step away from returning to the Qi Control Realm!

"Thank you, Brother Ye Xuan!"

Chu Wan'er had been guarding him at the side. The moment she saw him awaken, delighted smiles flickered in her beautiful eyes.

Ye Xuan was about to speak when his gaze fell upon an unfamiliar beautiful woman beside Chu Wan'er.

The woman wore a purple palace gown and carried herself with graceful dignity, her charm still undiminished. At that moment, she was sizing him up with smiling eyes.

It was as though she had found some priceless treasure.

Seeing this, Chu Wan'er hurriedly stepped forward to introduce her. "Brother Ye Xuan, this is my master—and the Sect Master of our Violet Firmament Sect."

Then she turned to her master, Su Ziyun. Her cheeks flushed slightly as she said, "Master, his name is Ye Xuan. He is... the person I have waited three years for."

Although she had never revealed her identity as an Imperial Daughter, Su Ziyun knew that Chu Wan'er was not a cultivator of the Northern Region. Three years ago, she had come to the Violet Firmament Sect only to wait for someone.

She had never expected that person to be Ye Xuan!

At those words, realization flashed through Su Ziyun's eyes, and her gaze toward Ye Xuan grew even gentler.

"Good, good! It's good that you've returned!" Su Ziyun said repeatedly, her voice brimming with relief.

Soon after, the three entered the private chamber atop Saintess Peak.

The smile on Su Ziyun's face faded slightly. As though she had made up her mind, she gritted her teeth and took a Storage Ring from her robes, holding it out before Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan froze slightly at the sight.

What was this?

Seeing his confusion, Su Ziyun hurriedly explained, "Ye Xuan, take it. Inside this ring are... some dowry preparations the sect has made for Wan'er."

There was even a dowry?

Just earlier, Chu Wan'er had already given him all the resources she had personally accumulated as a "dowry." Now, this Violet Firmament Sect Master whom he had only just met was even bringing out the sect's own "dowry"!?

Chu Wan'er, standing nearby, also furrowed her delicate brows slightly.

She knew better than anyone how difficult the Violet Firmament Sect's circumstances were now.

The Azure Mist Sect had seized the sect's industries, leaving it desperately short of resources. It could barely even sustain the disciples' daily cultivation.

The contents of the ring her master had taken out were likely the sect's last remaining foundation.

"Master, this is too precious. The sect is already..." Chu Wan'er could not help speaking, her voice choked with emotion.

Yet Su Ziyun waved a hand to cut her off, giving her a reassuring look.

She had her own calculations. The sect might indeed be in dire straits now.

But since Ye Xuan was the man Wan'er had set her heart on, how could she, as her master, possibly be stingy?

Besides, as long as Ye Xuan remained in the Violet Firmament Sect, with his potential, why would the sect fear that it could not rise again?

This was not an investment, but it was absolutely worth it!

Then, without allowing any refusal, she stuffed the ring into Ye Xuan's hand and said as lightly as she could, "Silly child, why be so polite with me?"

"There are only some pills and spirit-liquid resources needed for cultivation inside. They are nothing particularly precious. Your cultivation is still shallow, and this is precisely when you need resources."

Ye Xuan also understood that further refusal would only seem affected, so he solemnly put away the ring and bowed.

"Ye Xuan thanks the Sect Master for this generous gift! I will remember this kindness in my heart."

Seeing that Ye Xuan had finally accepted the "dowry," satisfaction flashed through Su Ziyun's eyes.

She immediately struck while the iron was hot, swiftly pulling another item from her sleeve.

It was a gilded letter.

"Since you have accepted the dowry, sign this as well!"

Ye Xuan and Chu Wan'er stared at the letter, exchanging looks once more, utterly bewildered.

This... what was this now?

The Violet Firmament Sect Master spoke in a stern and resolute tone. "Wan'er is not merely my disciple. I have always regarded her as my own daughter."

"She has waited for you for three years, her feelings deeply rooted. As her master, I cannot let her wait in vain or suffer the slightest grievance."

She held the letter out to Ye Xuan, her eyes blazing. "If you also have feelings for Wan'er, then sign this marriage letter!"

"From this day forth, you will be the Holy Son of my Violet Firmament Sect, and the sect will spare no effort in nurturing you!"

This sudden development left Ye Xuan stunned.

He had seen a marriage letter between himself and Chu Wan'er three years ago.

But at the time, he had not even read it carefully before rejecting it.

Now that he saw another marriage letter, though it was not the same one, he could not help feeling deeply moved.

But when Chu Wan'er saw Ye Xuan hesitate, she thought he still harbored reservations because of Liu Yunxi.

Without the slightest hesitation, she abruptly drew the sword at her waist. A flash of cold light sliced open her slender finger.

Crimson Natal Essence Blood poured out.

"I, Chu Wan'er, swear upon my Natal Essence Blood and sign this Marriage Contract! In this life, I will never betray Brother Ye Xuan!"

"If I violate this oath, may my body perish and my Dao vanish, my soul scattered to the winds!"

The bloodlight merged into the marriage letter. A faint gleam of a Heavenly Dao law flashed and vanished—the oath was formed!