Isn't This Showing Up to Offer Him a Wife?

"Sect Master, Elder Jia of the Jia Ma Imperial Family has come to visit!"

Yun Leng hurriedly went to report to Yun Yun in person.

"Elder Jia?"

At this, Yun Yun frowned slightly.

The relationship between the Misty Cloud Sect and the Jia Ma Imperial Family was rather delicate.

On the surface, they appeared harmonious, but because their influence and strength were roughly equal, it instead created a subtle balance.

Major powers generally had little direct contact with one another.

Especially someone of Jia Xing Tian's stature—every move he made drew the attention of countless factions throughout the Jia Ma Holy Capital.

His visit to the Misty Cloud Sect was definitely no small matter.

Before long, Yun Yun arrived at the sect's main hall to receive Jia Xing Tian.

"Elder Jia, you came to our Misty Cloud Sect in person today without informing us beforehand. Otherwise, this junior could have come to welcome you."

Although Yun Yun was now the sect master, she was still a junior before Jia Xing Tian, so basic courtesy was necessary.

"Ever since you succeeded your teacher as the sect master of the Misty Cloud Sect, I believe this is my first time visiting your sect. You could say I came to admire the scenery." Jia Xing Tian said with a chuckle.

"As long as Elder Jia is willing, our Misty Cloud Sect will always welcome you. Come, please enter first."

Yun Yun ushered Jia Xing Tian and Princess Yaoye into the main hall.

Yun Leng hurriedly ordered someone to serve tea.

"By the way, Sect Master Yun Yun, I heard that your Misty Cloud Sect recently took in a new elder. I wonder if it would be possible to meet him today."

Jia Xing Tian's purpose... was far too obvious.

In truth, the moment she heard Jia Xing Tian had arrived, Yun Yun had guessed that he might be here because of Wu Changqing.

After all, news that the Misty Cloud Sect had appointed a new Dou Emperor elder had long since spread.

She simply had not expected Jia Xing Tian to be so direct, asking about it the moment he arrived.

He had nearly left her unsure of how to respond.

"Elder Jia is certainly well informed. Our sect did indeed gain an elder today, but that elder does not seem to be here at the moment..."

Yun Yun still wanted to find an excuse to brush the matter aside.

Before she could finish speaking, Wu Changqing entered from the other side.

With no other choice, she introduced them to each other. "Elder Jia, this is our Misty Cloud Sect's new elder, Elder Wu."

"Elder Wu, this is Elder Jia of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, as well as the protector of our Jia Ma Empire."

"Greetings, Elder Jia," Wu Changqing said politely.

Jia Xing Tian smiled and nodded. "I never expected Elder Wu to be such a young and outstanding talent. This old man is truly surprised."

He looked calm on the surface, but inwardly, turbulent waves had long been raging.

A new elder was nothing remarkable, but an elder this young was excessive!

A young elder was nothing remarkable, but a young elder who was also a Dou Emperor was truly outrageous!!

Since when had the Jia Ma Empire possessed such a young and promising expert without him knowing?!

And now that Wu Changqing had joined the Misty Cloud Sect, the Jia Ma Imperial Family had missed out on an exceptional talent.

What a crushing loss!

"May I ask where Elder Wu is from? We have never heard of such a remarkable young talent as you before."

"Elder Jia flatters me. I used to live in a remote area and rarely came to cities like these, so it is only natural that Elder Jia had not heard of me." Wu Changqing replied with a smile.

"Haha, then in the future, we should have plenty of opportunities to witness Elder Wu's brilliance." Jia Xing Tian laughed as well.

The two chatted back and forth like friends making casual conversation.

The people beside them all wore rather strange expressions.

"By the way, does Elder Wu have a wife or children?" Jia Xing Tian suddenly changed the subject.

Wu Changqing had not expected such a question, but he answered honestly. "To be frank, I have not yet taken a wife."

"Elder Wu is so young, and our Yaoye has now reached the age to discuss marriage. If Elder Wu does not mind, this old man can make the decision for the two of you."

The moment Jia Xing Tian said this, everyone present was stunned.

What the hell, he had come knocking just to offer someone a wife?!

That was a princess!

Was she really something that could simply be married off at a word?!

However, no one present was a fool. Naturally, they understood Jia Xing Tian's purpose—he wanted to win over Wu Changqing!

It did not matter whether he was an elder of the Misty Cloud Sect. Once he married into the Jia Ma Imperial Family, he would surely prioritize helping the imperial family in the end.

Most imperial princes and princesses had to marry for political alliances.

Yaoye also understood Jia Xing Tian's intention. So although she had been startled when he said those words, she did not object.

For her, if it could benefit the Jia Ma Imperial Family, she was willing to marry Wu Changqing.

"I did not expect Elder Jia to think so highly of me. Princess Yaoye is naturally beautiful and exceptionally lovely. I must admit that I too feel fondness upon seeing her."

Wu Changqing was merely being polite and complimenting Yaoye first.

Yet the moment he finished speaking, he felt an intense gaze fixed on him.

Turning his head, he saw Yun Yun glaring at him fiercely, as though she only lacked saying, Just try agreeing to it.

"Ahem, Elder Jia, marriage is no trifling matter. Besides, I do not have many thoughts about this at the moment." Wu Changqing could only hurriedly decline.

Otherwise, he truly feared Yun Yun would devour him with her eyes alone.

"No matter. Elder Wu may consider it carefully. What this old man said today will always stand. As long as Elder Wu is willing, I can preside over the marriage between you and Yaoye at any time."

"Thank you for your kind intentions, Elder Jia. If I change my mind, I will seek you out."

"Hahaha, good."

After chatting for a few more moments, Jia Xing Tian and Yaoye departed.

Their main purpose in coming today had been to probe Wu Changqing's background. They had no other intentions.

"Elder Wu, you seemed to be having quite a pleasant conversation with Elder Jia just now." As soon as Jia Xing Tian left, Yun Yun put on a smiling expression.

Yet no matter how one heard it, something about those words felt wrong.

"Ahem, Sect Master, you said it yourself. He is the protector of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, so naturally I had to find a way to keep him pleased," Wu Changqing explained.

"Is that so? I thought Elder Wu had taken a liking to Princess Yaoye and was preparing to marry into her family."

Sour!

Far too sour!

Even Yun Leng and the others beside them could hear the jealousy in Yun Yun's words.

It was like a girlfriend seeing someone flirt with her boyfriend.

"Well then, if there is nothing else, I will head back first. Goodbye."

With that, Wu Changqing fled from the main hall as though running for his life.

Yun Yun said nothing. She merely snorted coldly and left as well.

Only Yun Leng and several other elders remained in the main hall.

"Tell me, did you feel that the sect master looked as though she was jealous just now?"

"Of course. When Elder Jia said he wanted to marry Princess Yaoye to Elder Wu, the sect master's expression changed immediately."

"Come to think of it, Elder Wu and the sect master are about the same age. If they could be together, they would make quite a fine match."

"Shh, do not say such things carelessly. Be careful—the sect master will be angry if she hears you!"