Immortal Sect Selection

Su Hao was equally surprised. Li Yulian's supposed marriage alliance partner was actually the white-robed youth he had encountered in the mountains. At that moment, Su Hao could not help shaking his head. Sometimes, the world was truly small.

"Second Young Master, this is Yulian. I wonder whether she can catch your eye. Of course, if she cannot become your principal wife, Yulian can be your concubine—even a maid would do." Li Feng spoke again, his face brimming with a fawning smile.

Anger rose in Li Yulian's heart. Her second uncle's words had utterly demeaned her.

A maid or a concubine?

Fine. As long as I can enter the Luo Family, being a maid or concubine is acceptable. I can slowly plot everything afterward. Besides, with my beauty and talent, Luo Second Young Master will surely be moved.

Li Yulian secretly told herself.

At once, she revealed an incomparably charming smile. Her large eyes sparkled with life, hoping to win the white-robed youth's favor.

Yet, despite her eager expectations, she discovered that the white-robed youth had not looked at her even once from beginning to end. Instead, he stared straight ahead.

Li Yulian was furious inside, but she did not dare reveal the slightest trace on her face. With graceful manners, she said, "Second Young Master, I am Yulian."

Unfortunately, even beneath her clear, melodious voice, Luo Second Young Master did not so much as glance sideways. The next moment, he strode forward, ignoring everyone as he headed straight toward Su Hao. Laughing loudly, he said, "It's you! I've been looking for you for so long. Who would have thought you were right here in Great Flame City? I wore out iron shoes searching in vain, only to find you without any effort at all."

The people around them were stunned. From the looks of it, Luo Second Young Master actually knew Su Hao?

Li Feng and Li Yulian exchanged a glance, equally astonished.

"Hehe, last time I was badly injured and suffered at your hands. Today, let's have another round." Luo Tianying strode forward and suddenly threw a fierce punch at Su Hao.

Su Hao narrowed his eyes. As the other's fist approached, spiritual power surged through him, and his own fist shot forth like a tiger descending the mountain.

"Hmph, Luo Second Young Master attacked him directly, so he must have a grudge against Su Hao. And how could that useless Su Hao possibly be Luo Second Young Master's match? Luo Second Young Master is already at Qi Condensation, Fourth Layer. According to Second Uncle, he is far stronger than I am." Li Yulian sneered, convinced that Su Hao would undoubtedly lose.

In truth, she was far from the only one who thought so. Many people nearby thought the same.

Even everyone in the Su Family, including the Supreme Elder, believed Su Hao was bound to lose.

But!

Bang!

Their fists collided, accompanied by a dull grunt.

Su Hao's body trembled slightly.

But Luo Tianying retreated three steps.

Su Hao won!

The entire venue fell silent!

"H-how is this possible? Luo Second Young Master is even stronger than I am. How could he lose to that useless Su Hao? No, this is absolutely impossible!" As though she had suffered a blow, Li Yulian muttered in disbelief.

"Impressive. In just two days, your cultivation has grown even stronger! I'll remember you... Su Hao!" Luo Tianying's eyes were filled with shock. Rather than feeling disappointed, he became even more curious about Su Hao.

Then he turned to Luo Lin and said with a smile, "Uncle Lin, this is the lifesaving benefactor I told you about. Without him, I would certainly have died that day."

"Oh?"

Luo Lin smiled and carefully examined Su Hao. The next moment, he strode forward and said, "A hero truly rises in youth. Thank you. My Luo Family will remember this great kindness."

Luo Lin was a steward of the Luo Family. If anything happened to the young master, he would bear enormous responsibility. Su Hao had, in a sense, saved him as well.

"You are too courteous." Su Hao was neither servile nor overbearing.

"Oh, right. Five days from now, there will be an Immortal Sect selection in Wind City. I hope you can come." Luo Tianying smiled.

Within the Great Xia Dynasty, where Great Flame City was located, there were seven Immortal Sects in total. The largest were the second-grade Immortal Sects.

There were three of them altogether: Spirit Creek Immortal Sect, Azure Cloud Sword Sect, and Green Cloud Peak.

Apart from those three, the remaining four were first-grade Immortal Sects, such as the Blazing Fire Immortal Sect that the First Elder's eldest son had joined.

Second-grade Immortal Sects were more than ten times as vast as first-grade Immortal Sects.

Naturally, joining a second-grade Immortal Sect came with harsh requirements. Ordinary people simply could not enter. Someone like Li Yulian, with her third-grade spirit root, could only hope for a first-grade Immortal Sect.

To put it bluntly, she was not even qualified to stand at the gate of a second-grade Immortal Sect.

After saying this, Luo Tianying turned around. "Uncle Lin, let's go."

"Second Young Master, I..." Li Yulian had been left dazed by the string of sudden twists. Seeing Luo Tianying preparing to leave without having looked at her once, she could not help speaking up.

"You do not even think highly of a genius stronger than me, so I, Luo Tianying, am even less suitable. Miss, farewell." Luo Tianying spoke casually and strode away.

From beginning to end, he did not look at Li Yulian even once.

"This..." Li Feng was dumbfounded as well. He had never imagined such an outcome. He had thought that with Li Yulian's beauty and talent, even if she failed to catch the Second Young Master's eye, she would at least secure a place as a maid or concubine. Who would have thought Luo Second Young Master knew Su Hao, causing their plan to fall apart completely?

The surrounding crowd murmured to themselves. Su Hao had saved the Luo Family's young master and forged ties with the Luo Family. They absolutely could not afford to offend him.

The First Elder lowered his head and gritted his teeth. "Damn it. How could this useless fool be so lucky? Even my eldest son would not dare offend the Luo Family. It seems the plan must change."

"Everyone, today I have cast off Li Yulian. From this day onward, she and I, Su Hao, will no longer have the slightest relationship." Su Hao looked over the crowd and announced loudly.

What greeted him was no longer mockery, but countless flattering attempts to curry favor. With Su Hao connected to the Luo Family, his status had immediately become different.

Li Yulian, Li Feng, and the others were mortified and filled with shame and fury, but they did not dare say another word. They left in disgrace.

Su Hao strode down from the platform and glanced at the First Elder, his eyes carrying boundless coldness. This matter had surely been orchestrated by him behind the scenes.

However, Su Hao said nothing more. Sooner or later, there would be a reckoning.

After greeting the Supreme Elder, he returned to his room.

"The figure behind the Patriarch is truly unfathomable." Su Jingshan was full of admiration. In his eyes, the Spirit Tempering Pill Su Hao had produced was likewise a priceless treasure.

"A small matter. A mere first-grade pill is not worth mentioning. Second-grade pills, third-grade pills—if I want them, I will obtain them sooner or later." Su Hao took the opportunity to strengthen his standing in the Supreme Elder's heart.

Alchemists were scarce across the continent. A first-grade alchemist was already an honored guest of the highest rank in Great Flame City.

A second-grade alchemist was also highly respected within the Luo Family.

As for third-grade alchemists, they could not be found in the mortal world. They could only possibly exist within Immortal Sects.

The existence behind Su Hao was beyond Su Jingshan's imagination.

"Today, I will help suppress your poison." Su Hao stopped at the right point, speaking simply and leaving behind an air of mystery.

"Thank you, Patriarch." Su Jingshan's attitude was clearly much more respectful.