Feng Qing'er was the Vermilion Bird Clan's heaven-blessed daughter, a genius among geniuses, the goddess in the hearts of countless young Martial Emperors—an existence to be admired from afar, never to be profaned.
In their eyes, Feng Qing'er should have remained high above them, for them to gaze upon in reverence.
Yet now, Lu Ren had actually come to propose marriage and form an alliance with the goddess in their hearts.
Although everyone knew this was merely a cooperation, even so, they felt that their goddess had been profaned.
And it was not only the young Martial Emperors of the Vermilion Bird Clan. The young Martial Artists of the other three clans felt the same way.
As Lu Ren walked toward the solemn Vermilion Bird Hall, more than ten elders emerged from within. Elder Feng Juan was among them, standing in the center with a smile on her face.
Feng Qing'er had neither father nor mother, so Feng Juan was considered her closest elder and represented her parents.
Seeing Lu Ren and the others approach, Elder Feng Juan welcomed them with a beaming smile. "Lu Ren, from today onward, you can be considered one of our Vermilion Bird Clan!"
Lu Ren cupped his hands and said, "Lu Ren pays his respects to Elder Feng Juan!"
"No need for such courtesy. Quickly, come into the hall and take a seat. We can drink tea and talk!"
Elder Feng Juan said with a smile.
"Nine Dragon Saint, please!"
Then Elder Feng Juan turned to the Nine Dragon Saint.
"Please!"
The Nine Dragon Saint returned the courtesy.
Before long, the group entered the hall.
Inside the hall, Lu Ren saw Feng Qing'er.
Feng Qing'er had clearly dressed up deliberately today. With only a light touch of makeup, she was enough to make one's