"Old Sect Master, shouldn't the most important thing in a matter like this be Sect Leader Yun Yun's own wishes?"
"Besides, I've never even considered marrying Sect Leader Yun Yun."
Yun Shan's words gave Wu Changqing quite a fright.
He admitted that he liked Yun Yun.
But the two of them had not even begun courting each other. How could Yun Shan, an outsider, already be trying to matchmake them into marriage?
Straight to the finish line?
"Hahaha, I was a little too excited. But I hope Elder Wu can understand my stance."
"Actually, I spoke with Yun Yun about this before and asked what she thought of you."
"Although she didn't clearly express her attitude, knowing her as I do, the fact that she didn't directly refuse means she must have some thoughts about it too."
"It is indeed a little rushed to have you marry right now. But since Elder Wu has already stated his position, I will fully support you and Yun Yun."
"So, Elder Wu, go after Yun Yun without worry." Yun Shan said with a smile.
"Thank you for your support, Old Sect Master..."
Wu Changqing was practically startled by Yun Shan's enthusiasm.
Why did this man seem so eager to marry Yun Yun off?
After chatting casually for a few more moments, Wu Changqing left.
Yun Yun was waiting outside the restricted area.
When she saw Wu Changqing emerge, she hurried over and asked, "Senior Sword Spirit, what did Teacher say to you?"
She was very curious.
What could Yun Shan possibly have to say to Wu Changqing that even she, his disciple, was not allowed to hear?
"You want to know?"
"Of course. He wouldn't let me know—did he say something bad about me?" Yun Yun asked.
"Your teacher did mention you," Wu Changqing said.
"I knew it!" Yun Yun immediately became a little upset.
"What bad things did Teacher say about me?"
"He said that you're not getting any younger. You're clearly so beautiful, yet your standards are too high. After all this time, you still haven't found anyone you like." Wu Changqing deliberately dragged out his words, making it sound as if Yun Shan had truly said them.
"Hmph, didn't Teacher himself go his whole life without marrying or having children? Besides, cultivation can extend one's lifespan. I'm still in the prime of my youth, okay?" Yun Yun retorted.
What did he mean, not getting any younger? That was simply too much!
"Then your teacher told me that if I didn't mind, he'd marry you to me, and the two of us could just make do."
"What? Teacher wants to marry me to..."
Only halfway through her sentence did Yun Yun finally realize what he had said.
"Teacher really... said that?"
Her cheeks instantly turned red.
"Of course. Why would I lie to you?"
"Then, Senior Sword Spirit... how did you answer?" She looked at Wu Changqing cautiously.
Wu Changqing found her appearance rather amusing. She was like a young girl trying to find out how the man she liked felt—cautious, yet impatient.
"How do you think I answered?" he asked with a smile.
"How would I know? Teacher wasn't asking me," Yun Yun muttered quietly.
"Then forget it. Your teacher told me not to tell you about this. I've already made an exception by telling you so much."
"If your teacher finds out, he'll say I went back on my word." Wu Changqing deliberately kept her in suspense.
It made Yun Yun's heart itch with curiosity.
"No, he won't. Just tell me secretly. I definitely won't tell Teacher, so he won't find out."
This guy had gone this far, yet he refused to give the final answer.
Stopping halfway through a sentence was the most infuriating thing!
And Yun Yun really wanted to know how Wu Changqing had answered.
"You really want to know?"
"Yes!"
Wu Changqing's expression suddenly turned serious. Looking at her, he said, "I said that this isn't something decided by my attitude alone. Your wishes must be respected as well."
"Respect my wishes... Then, Senior Sword Spirit, what is your attitude?" she asked cautiously.
Yun Shan had told Wu Changqing that he wanted to marry Yun Yun to him.
Wu Changqing's answer was that Yun Yun's wishes should be respected.
So did he agree or refuse?
Did that mean that as long as Yun Yun agreed, Wu Changqing would agree too?
If they both agreed, wouldn't that mean they would get married directly?
At the thought, Yun Yun felt unbearably shy.
"My attitude?" Wu Changqing suddenly took two steps forward, moving closer to her, and spoke softly.
"My attitude depends on yours. Whatever your attitude is, mine will be the same."
As he spoke, his warm breath brushed against her, making Yun Yun feel ticklish as her heartbeat quickened.
Before she could answer, Wu Changqing suddenly turned and walked away.
"Let's go. Didn't you say you hated this kind of topic the most? We'd better not talk about it."
Yun Yun watched his departing back, but her cheeks only grew hotter.
She had not even said anything yet. How could he just leave like that?!
She truly hated it when Yun Shan brought up this subject with her.
But if the subject was Wu Changqing, Yun Yun felt that she did not seem quite so opposed to it.
She even wanted to know what Wu Changqing's attitude was.
Yet that awful man had said so much without ever clearly stating how he himself felt, leaving Yun Yun's heart itching with curiosity.
Bad Senior, rotten Senior!
Three days later.
Wu Protector came to the Misty Cloud Sect once again and sought out Yun Shan.
"Sect Master Yun Shan, have you considered it? Can our deal be officially concluded?"
Wu Protector was very confident that Yun Shan would agree to cooperate with him.
After all, he had offered terms Yun Shan could not refuse.
But Yun Shan's answer greatly surprised him.
"My apologies. The terms offered by Wu Protector are indeed very tempting, but after careful consideration, this Sect Master has decided that I cannot fulfill your request."
"Therefore, our deal is canceled."
As he spoke, Yun Shan took out the scroll containing the secret technique and placed it before Wu Protector.
Wu Protector stared at him in disbelief.
Yun Shan had actually refused the temptation of becoming a Dou Zong?
How was that possible?!
"Sect Master Yun Shan, you should think this through. Without this Protector's help, even if you cultivate on your own for several more years, you may still not be able to break through to the Dou Zong realm."
"As long as you agree, breaking through to Dou Zong will be within reach. And this Protector's request is not difficult. It is not as though I am demanding that you find the Xiao Clan for me," Wu Protector said.
"This Sect Master's position is already clear. Wu Protector should seek someone else instead." Yun Shan's attitude was resolute.
Once he had made up his mind about something, he would not waver.
Since he had decided to refuse Wu Protector, no matter what the other party said, he would not agree.
"Worthy of being Sect Master Yun Shan. You truly have courage." Wu Protector could only put away the secret technique.
Yun Shan was unwilling to cooperate. He could not exactly threaten him with force.
"Until we meet again!"
With a sweep of his sleeve, Wu Protector left the Misty Cloud Sect.
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