"Elder Lei Tan, I must thank your clan's Young Patriarch for showing mercy today." Upon seeing Lei Tan, Elder Tong Xuan clasped his fists and spoke.
To be honest, Tong Xuan harbored considerable hostility toward the Thunder Clan as well.
Yet regardless of his displeasure and enmity, the other party was now within the Ancient Clan. He had to put on some semblance of courtesy. Besides, Lei Qi had shown mercy today and had not injured Gu Qingyang, which had somewhat eased the matter.
Well, if they had not been aware of the Soul Clan's pressure, the Ancient Clan naturally would not have yielded in any way.
But after lying dormant for a thousand years, the Soul Clan was once again stirring restlessly. The Ancient Clan was not confident it could suppress them alone, so some face still had to be given when necessary.
"Elder Tong Xuan, I came here for only one matter." Lei Tan did not beat around the bush and said directly, "Although some unpleasantness occurred between the Thunder Clan and the Ancient Clan before, it has already passed. I came because my clan wishes to form a marriage alliance with the Ancient Clan."
The matter might have passed, but how could the Ancient Clan's losses simply be brushed aside?
However, upon hearing Lei Tan's latter words, Tong Xuan was stunned. "A marriage alliance?"
"Correct. Our Young Patriarch, Lei Qi, wishes to marry a woman from your clan named Gu Xin as his equal wife." Lei Tan nodded.
"What?"
The moment Tong Xuan heard that, he was unwilling. How could the Ancient Clan's prodigy be inferior to one from the Flame Clan?
"Elder Tong Xuan, there is no need to refuse in such a hurry. Before I came, Clan Chief Lei Ying stated that if the Ancient