If Fenxiang Valley Wants to Propose Marriage, They Must First Get Past Me

"Hoo! Finally broken through to the mid-stage of the Taiqing Realm!"

Within the cave dwelling at the back of the mountain of the Qingyun Sect.

Lu Jiuyuan, who had been sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air. Feeling the surging, torrential power within his body, a slight arc formed at the corner of his mouth.

He had been in this world for quite some time now, and based on his understanding of this world, he could now be considered a top-tier powerhouse!

Lu Jiuyuan stood up, stretched his limbs, and gave a long yawn, muttering to himself:

"After being in secluded cultivation for so long, it's time to head back to Xiaozhu Peak to see my master, and perhaps have my junior sister give me a massage to relax!"

Thinking back to when he first transmigrated, he realized he had arrived at a very early point in the timeline.

However, relying on the Succubus Saint Body and peerless appearance granted by his transmigration, he had naturally been taken in by Shuiyue as her personal disciple, becoming the senior brother to Wen Min and Lu Xueqi!

Moreover, during one of his travels, he had rescued Xiaobai, became good friends with Youji, and maintained a decent relationship with Jin Ping'er!

It could be said that his current network of connections was excellent, and his future was boundless!

Lu Jiuyuan walked out of the cave, lifted his gaze to the azure sky, and felt the breeze brush against his face, leaving him feeling refreshed and his body and mind incredibly at ease!

With a slight movement of his feet, he flashed and appeared in a courtyard.

He saw an old man with white hair and a beard sweeping fallen leaves from the yard.

Lu Jiuyuan smiled slightly, walked forward, and bowed: "Senior, I have benefited greatly from your guidance during this time!"

Wan Jianyi stopped what he was doing, looked up at the elegant, white-clad Lu Jiuyuan, and noticed the change in his aura, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

"You... you've actually broken through to the Taiqing Realm!" Wan Jianyi reached out to stroke his beard, his eyes filled with gratification and admiration: "Not bad, not bad at all! The younger generation is truly formidable! To think that our Qingyun Sect has produced another genius; we of the older generation can finally rest easy!"

Lu Jiuyuan remained calm and replied modestly: "Senior, you flatter me. I still have many shortcomings that I need to work on; I am truly unworthy of the title of genius!"

Hearing this, Wan Jianyi couldn't help but look up and laugh heartily, his tone bold and carefree: "You lad, you're still as humble as ever, but I like it!"

Seeing this, Lu Jiuyuan calmly changed the subject and asked: "By the way, Senior, has anything happened in the Qingyun Sect during this time?"

Because he had been cultivating for so long, he was now eager to understand the current situation to facilitate his upcoming plans!

Wan Jianyi frowned, pondered for a moment, and spoke slowly: "I heard that things are not peaceful in the Southern Border. The people from Fenxiang Valley, for the sake of the safety of all living beings, have traveled a great distance to visit us today!"

Southern Border!

Fenxiang Valley!

This was bad. These people would never care about the safety of all living beings; that was just an excuse!

Knowing they could collude with mermen and had imprisoned the Nine-tailed Demon Fox Xiaobai, one could easily guess the purpose of their visit!

They must be here for that matter!

After all, that old man Yun Yilan was particularly fond of his disciple, Li Xun!

Lu Jiuyuan raised an eyebrow, a thought crossing his mind. His expression darkened slightly as he bowed:

"Senior, this junior must take his leave. I will come to visit you another day!"

With that, Lu Jiuyuan quickly left the area and flew toward the direction of Yuqing Hall.

Wan Jianyi watched Lu Jiuyuan's departing back, a complex look flashing in his deep eyes as he muttered to himself:

"Master Shuiyue has truly unique judgment. Her disciples are more outstanding than the last; one cannot help but admire her! The status of the various peaks within the Qingyun Sect will likely be re-evaluated in the future! However, these are matters for the younger generation, and I, an old man, will not interfere!"

Having said this, Wan Jianyi turned around with a chuckle and headed back to his small courtyard.

Qingyun Sect, Yuqing Hall.

"Everyone, the second reason for my visit today. It is that I have long heard of the peerless grace and profound cultivation of Lu Xueqi from your sect's Xiaozhu Peak, a talent rarely seen in this world! Today, I specifically come to propose marriage to Miss Lu Xueqi on behalf of my disciple, Li Xun!"

As soon as Yun Yilan said this, everyone in the hall was shocked. Countless gazes turned in unison toward the front of the crowd, toward the tall, snow-white-clad, and frost-cold beauty—Lu Xueqi.

Her face was filled with astonishment, and her curvaceous body trembled slightly, as if she could not believe what she had just heard!

Shuiyue, sitting to the right of Daoxuan Zhenren, felt her expression shift upon hearing this. Her slender fingers gripped the armrest of her chair so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

The Fenxiang Valley actually dared to propose marriage, and to her most cherished disciple, Xueqi? It was simply a toad lusting after a swan's flesh—utterly shameless!

The only person in this world worthy of marrying Lu Xueqi was her most promising disciple—Lu Jiuyuan!

After all, he had broken through to the Shangqing Realm at such a young age, and she wondered if he might have broken through to the Taiqing Realm during this secluded cultivation!

His talent and potential were the most monstrous she had ever seen in her life!

Meanwhile, Daoxuan Zhenren frowned, a flicker of complexity in his deep eyes. He was also quite dissatisfied with the marriage proposal put forth by Fenxiang Valley.

Female disciples of the Qingyun Sect had always chosen their partners from among the various peaks, and there had never been a precedent for intermarriage with other sects!

Furthermore, as one of the outstanding disciples of the new generation of the Qingyun Sect, for the people of Fenxiang Valley to dare to covet Lu Xueqi was nothing short of a delusional fantasy!

Just as Daoxuan Zhenren was about to offer a tactful refusal, a resounding voice suddenly echoed from outside the hall, its tone carrying an unquestionable air of authority!

"I do not consent to this marriage proposal from Fenxiang Valley!"

Everyone turned toward the source of the sound to see a handsome, extraordinary-looking youth in white robes appear at the entrance of the hall, walking in slowly with steady, composed strides.

Upon seeing the familiar face, the disciples of the Qingyun Sect were filled with joy and exclaimed, "Senior Brother Lu has actually returned!"

Because they were unaware of Lu Jiuyuan's actual circumstances, they simply assumed he had returned from training abroad!

"Who are you to dare interrupt the grand marriage alliance between Fenxiang Valley and the Qingyun Sect?"

An elder from Fenxiang Valley stepped forward and shouted coldly.

Yun Yilan was also quite curious about the identity of this young man; for him to dare come alone to obstruct them, he certainly possessed commendable courage!

"Xiaozhu Peak disciple, Lu Jiuyuan!"

As the words fell, the members of Fenxiang Valley were all stunned. They looked at one another, clearly having never heard of such a person from Xiaozhu Peak.

Lu Jiuyuan ignored their surprised reactions and strode directly to Lu Xueqi, gazing at her with gentle eyes as he said softly:

"Rest assured, Xueqi. With your Senior Brother here, no one will dare to bully you!"

Lu Xueqi raised her head, her autumn-water eyes gazing affectionately at the man she had longed for day and night.

The appearance of Lu Jiuyuan caused the fire of hope to reignite within her previously darkened heart.

Lu Xueqi bit her lip with her pearly teeth, her voice somewhat choked with emotion and tinged with a hint of grievance:

"Mm~! Senior Brother~!"