Zhou Chu had already been stunned by the conversation between the two beside him. Now, hearing Ximen Mei's words, his thoughts raced through several turns before he immediately agreed with a broad smile.
These two were descendants of Golden Core Ancestors. If he could befriend them, he would have two pillars of support thicker than anyone could ask for.
But Yuan Huatian rolled his eyes and immediately refused:
"No! It took me so much trouble to get in here. There's no way I'm slinking out with my tail between my legs. What would become of my dignity? I'm going with Sister Ximen and Fellow Daoist Wang. Even if my abilities are a little lacking, nothing else will happen to me with you two around."
"We have important business to attend to. How could we drag along a great burden like you? You've always been better at ruining things than accomplishing them," Ximen Mei said coldly.
"Hey, Sister Ximen, we grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and you're my wife-to-be. Yet now you want to go off alone with a young junior brother like Fellow Daoist Wang, and you refuse to take me along no matter what.
"If I tell my father about this after I leave, how do you think he'll react?" Yuan Huatian curled his lip. His gaze swept over Wang Yu and Ximen Mei, and a strange smile suddenly tugged at his mouth.
Fiancée!
Both Wang Yu and Zhou Chu froze at those words. After hearing what followed, Wang Yu felt even more embarrassed and, for a moment, had no idea how to respond.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Our marriage may have been arranged when we were children, but until you reach foundation establishment, don't even think about marrying me. If you want to go out and