Heaven Beyond, the Ninth Layer of Heavenly Strategy Manor.
As Xiao Tian Ce finished speaking, Gu Yuan froze for a moment.
Xiao Qing was the Xiao Clan's Nine-Star Dou Sheng expert and the sole candidate to become its next clan leader. Few people across the entire Dou Qi Continent could rival her status.
If he could truly arrange a marriage between Xiao Qing and an outstanding junior of the Gu Clan, wouldn't that mean the Gu Clan could wield a measure of influence within the future Xiao Clan?
"Tian Ce, do you mean that?" Gu Yuan asked gravely.
Noticing the excitement in Gu Yuan's eyes, Xiao Tian Ce nodded firmly. "Of course. Qing'er has long since reached the age to marry and establish herself. If you have suitable candidates, Brother Gu, you might as well bring them over and let them get to know one another.
"Besides, Brother Gu, you should know that Qing'er is the sole candidate for the Xiao Clan's next leader. Surely you understand how high her wife's future standing would be?
"So, if you're interested, Brother Gu, take your time choosing once you return."
"Good. Rest assured, Tian Ce, I'll handle this personally. In a month at most, or half a month at the earliest, I'll bring outstanding young women from our clan here for the marriage alliance."
Gu Yuan accepted without any hesitation.
As the Gu Clan's leader, he knew that the bigger picture had to come first. Whether in looks, strength, ability, or status, Xiao Qing was beyond reproach.
Moreover, as far as he knew, Xiao Qing handled most of the Xiao Clan's affairs, large and small. Xiao Tian Ce, its current leader, was essentially a hands-off proprietor. Xiao Qing deserved immense credit for the formidable strength the Xiao Clan had developed.
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