Breaking Off the Engagement

After returning from the Ancient Orchid Ruins and resting for a few days, Shangguan Ye had already reached Gold Two-Star.

"Whew, that's enough for today." Shangguan Ye stopped circulating his Cultivation Method and walked out of his room. Shangguan Xun was already waiting with all the Black Gold Demon Spirit Masters in the family.

"Everyone's here. Let's go pay a visit." Shangguan Ye led the group swaggering toward the Sacred Family estate. Pedestrians along the way quickly stepped aside at the sight.

"My god, what is the Shangguan Family doing? Why did they bring so many people?"

"No idea."

The passersby whispered among themselves, and the news quickly spread.

City Lord's Mansion

"City Lord, the Patriarch of the Shangguan Family has taken a group of Black Gold Demon Spirit Masters to the Sacred Family. They seem to have come with ill intent," Ye Xiu reported to Ye Zong.

"Is that brat trying to stir up conflict between the families? Ye Xiu, send people to keep watching them. Notify me immediately if anything happens." Ye Zong had too many matters to deal with, so he could only have Ye Xiu keep an eye on things first.

"Yes."

As they spoke, Shangguan Ye and the others had already arrived at the entrance of the Sacred Family. The guards had never seen such a scene before and trembled as they ran inside to report it.

"R-Report to the Patriarch! The Patriarch of the Shangguan Family has brought a group of people here. They look aggressive and ill-intentioned!"

"Leave. I already know." Shen Hong slowly rose to his feet and headed toward the gates.

"Hehehe, I wonder what business brings you and so many people to my Sacred Family, nephew? If you cannot give me a satisfactory explanation, I may get angry." Shen Hong's teasing tone carried a hint of threat.

"You jest, Senior Shen Hong. Naturally, I have an important matter to discuss."

"Oh? What important matter?"

"Nothing major. It is merely the matter of Shen Fei's marriage to Xiao Ning'er of the Winged Dragon Family. I have long admired Xiao Ning'er as well, so I hope Brother Shen Fei can bear the pain and give her up." Shangguan Ye looked at Shen Fei behind Shen Hong.

"Shangguan Ye, don't think you can act arrogant just because you have more people! You dare steal my woman?" Shen Fei immediately prepared to charge out.

Slap!

However, what greeted him was Shen Hong's slap.

"Father?" Shen Fei clutched his face and stared at Shen Hong in disbelief.

"Get back! Is it your turn to speak here?" Shen Hong had no choice. Behind Shangguan Ye stood Black Gold Demon Spirit Masters, and judging by their auras, one of them was even stronger than himself. If they fought, he would gain nothing.

"So it is only this minor matter. If you like her, nephew, we can discuss it." Shen Hong lowered his stance as much as possible, since he was at a disadvantage.

"There is no need for such trouble. Let Shen Fei and me have a fight. The capable one wins. If I win, you will immediately break off the engagement. If I lose, I will stop pursuing the matter. How about it?" Shangguan Ye proposed, though he simply wanted to beat Shen Fei up.

Shen Hong considered it. Shen Fei was already Silver Rank and was about to break through to Gold Rank. How strong could Shangguan Ye possibly be? Thus, he agreed.

"Fine."

Everyone went to the Sacred Family's training ground and cleared a space for Shangguan Ye and Shen Fei.

"Hmph, brat, don't say I'm bullying you. I'll let you have the first move." Shen Fei spoke disdainfully.

"That would be great." The moment Shangguan Ye finished speaking, he vanished from where he stood. When Shen Fei saw Shangguan Ye again, he only felt a sharp pain across his face before being sent flying and knocked unconscious.

"You let me win."

"Trash!" Seeing his son defeated in a single move, Shen Hong could not help but feel a surge of rage.

"Since Patriarch Shangguan has won, I will immediately send someone to break off the engagement. It is getting late, so I will not keep you all for dinner." Shen Hong turned and left.

"Tch, that old bastard can really endure. I wanted to provoke him into attacking, but it is enough that I achieved my goal." Shangguan Ye left with his men and headed toward the Winged Dragon Family. This time, however, Shangguan Ye only brought Shangguan Xun.

Ding! Congratulations, Master, for completing the mission. Reward: Cultivation Method—Golden Saint Divine Art.

Shangguan Ye immediately felt a Cultivation Method appear within his Sea of Soul.

"I'll study it properly after I get home."

Winged Dragon Family main hall

"Patriarch, I heard that the Patriarch of the Shangguan Family took people to the Sacred Family today over Ning'er's engagement with Shen Fei. What should we do now?" An Elder asked Xiao Yunfeng.

"Sigh, it would naturally be best if the engagement could be broken off. Shen Fei has poor character, and I do not wish for Ning'er to marry him either. But I fear it may anger the Sacred Family." Xiao Yunfeng sighed and looked at Xiao Ning'er beside him.

"Report to the Patriarch! Someone from the Sacred Family has arrived!" The guard had barely finished speaking when a member of the Sacred Family walked in.

"Patriarch Xiao, the engagement between our Sacred Family's Young Master Shen Fei and your Xiao Ning'er is hereby dissolved. I hope you know your place." After saying this, the man left without looking back, showing extreme disdain toward the Winged Dragon Family.

"This... the situation does not look good, Patriarch."

Just as they were discussing how to deal with the Sacred Family's wrath, the guard ran in again.

"Patriarch, the Patriarch of the Shangguan Family is here!"

"Quickly, invite him in!"

Shangguan Ye entered the main hall with Shangguan Xun.

"Patriarch Shangguan is truly a young hero. You became Patriarch at such a young age and have managed your family so well," Xiao Yunfeng praised as soon as he arrived.

"You overpraise me, Uncle Xiao. I came here this time because of Ning'er." Shangguan Ye looked at Xiao Ning'er, whose face immediately reddened as she dared not meet his gaze.

"I have already discussed the matter with the Sacred Family. I believe you have received the news as well. I wish to arrange an engagement with Ning'er. What do you think?"

"It would naturally be our honor for Patriarch Shangguan to take an interest in my daughter. However, marriage is a major matter, so we must still see what Ning'er..." Before Xiao Yunfeng could finish, Xiao Ning'er interrupted him.

"Father, I am willing!" Xiao Ning'er said excitedly.

Seeing his daughter looking so impatient to throw herself at him, Xiao Yunfeng was utterly speechless.

"Since Ning'er is willing, we have no objections."

"Thank you, Uncle Xiao, for granting this. In the future, if the Winged Dragon Family needs anything, you may seek help from my Shangguan Family." Shangguan Ye's words were like a calming shot for Xiao Yunfeng. Xiao Yunfeng had originally feared that the Sacred Family would maliciously retaliate, but with the Shangguan Family to rely on now, he was no longer afraid.

"Then I will not disturb you further." Shangguan Ye returned home with Shangguan Xun.

"The Final Exam is coming soon. I need to make the most of my time cultivating." Shangguan Ye immediately began circulating his Cultivation Method to cultivate.