"Very good."
Qin Hao slowly clenched his right hand, his voice low and deep. "It's been a long time since anyone dared to speak to this Holy Son like this. If you think that standing beside the princess gives you the right to act with impunity, you are sorely mistaken."
He was a prodigy of the Cangyun Sect from a young age.
After becoming a Holy Son, even the sect elders would give him the utmost respect.
Looking across the younger generation of the Eastern Continent, apart from the holy sons and daughters of the other six sects, who dares to humiliate him to his face like this?
Shen Qianyue took half a step forward.
The pressure of the Divine Sea Realm Sixth Layer quietly rose, suppressing all of Qin Hao's killing intent.
Chen Xuanhai also made a move.
He stood beside Qin Hao, his aura at the Divine Sea Realm Sixth Layer clashing with Shen Qianyue's from a distance. Before the two pressures could truly erupt, the array patterns in front of the Pill Pavilion had already lit up one after another.
Ling Xueyao gripped the sword sheath, her gaze turning completely cold.
Qin Hao.
This was the first time she had addressed someone by their full name.
" Chu Yunfei is my future consort and a member of the Great Qian Imperial Family. If you dare to lay a hand on him, you will be provoking the Great Qian Imperial Family."
Her gaze was icy as she said, word by word, "When that time comes, don't blame the royal family for being impolite."
Future Prince Consort!
The four words struck like a heavy hammer.
There was a moment of silence in front of the Pill Pavilion, followed by a clamor.
"The princess already has a husband?"
"When did this happen? Why has no news of it ever reached the capital?"
"No wonder he could share a private room with the princess, and when bidding for the Purple Lightning Heart-Devouring Vine, he didn't even put Han Kui in his eyes."
"Just who is this Chu Yunfei?"
News of what happened in the Cangwu Mountain Range has not yet fully reached the capital.
At least the ordinary martial artists present were unaware of Chu Yunfei's status as a prince consort.
Now, however, it is Ling Xueyao who has admitted it herself.
Even if their relationship was merely a formality to appease the situation, to outsiders it would be no different from the princess personally acknowledging the marriage.
The gloom on Qin Hao's face quickly turned ashen.
From the moment he first saw Ling Xueyao three years ago, he regarded her as his own.
Even though his marriage proposal to the Cangyun Sect was rejected, he never truly gave up hope.
Ling Xueyao has a cold and aloof personality and is indifferent to all suitors.
Qin Hao firmly believed that as long as he surpassed the other six sects' holy sons and became the number one young person in the Eastern Continent, she would change her mind sooner or later.
But today...
Ling Xueyao actually admitted to him that another man was her future husband.
His idea, which he had held onto for three years, instantly became a joke.
Qin Hao stared intently at Chu Yunfei.
" Chu Yunfei?"
He repeated the name aloud.
I don't remember.
This name is not among the core disciples of the seven major sects.
This person is not among the younger generation of the royal family.
Even among the major powers in the imperial city, no one had ever heard of a prodigy surnamed Chu.
An unknown person.
An unknown nobody, appearing out of nowhere, dared to steal the woman he had his eye on!
A murderous intent surged in Qin Hao's eyes, and his voice turned cold.
"The princess is of noble birth, and her marriage is a matter of great importance to the reputation of the Great Qian Imperial Family. How can it be handled so hastily?"
He didn't look at Ling Xueyao again, only staring at Chu Yunfei: "Not every piece of trash is worthy of a princess. If you know what's good for you, you'd better get out of the capital obediently, otherwise you won't even know how you died."
Chu Yunfei didn't even frown.
"I've always been lucky with my life and I don't like being threatened."
"If someone insists on courting death..."
He looked at Qin Hao, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"I, Chu, wouldn't mind satisfying him."
Qin Hao's spiritual energy surged once more.
The stone slab underfoot could not withstand the pressure and cracked open again.
"You're asking for it!"
Just as he was about to make a move, Chen Xuanhai grabbed his shoulder.
"Holy Son."
There are only two words.
Qin Hao turned around abruptly, his eyes still filled with murderous intent.
Chen Xuanhai lowered his voice. "This is the imperial city, Shen Qianyue is here too."
"This person's identity has not yet been verified; there's no need to take action now."
Qin Hao's chest heaved.
Chen Xuanhai tightened his grip on his shoulder slightly.
"The century-old agreement between the sect and the royal family still stands."
"The princess has already declared him a member of the royal family. If you make the first move, you will give the royal family an excuse."
"Don't forget we have important business in the capital."
Qin Hao fell silent.
He's not an idiot.
I was just blinded by the words "imperial son-in-law".
If he were to actually fight with the royal family within the capital city, and the matter were to reach the Cangyun Sect, he would also be subject to questioning.
After a few breaths, Qin Hao's spiritual energy gradually receded.
Chu Yunfei glanced at him indifferently when he saw that he had been stopped.
Now that Ling Xueyao has publicly acknowledged her status as the future prince consort, it seems that some people will not understand if she only talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk.
The next moment.
He extended his right hand and grasped Ling Xueyao's hand directly.
Soft and slightly cool.
Ling Xueyao's body trembled slightly.
She was completely unprepared for Chu Yunfei to suddenly take her hand; her heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks beneath the veil quickly flushed.
"You..."
Chu Yunfei had already led her around.
"Let's go, Your Highness."
Ling Xueyao subconsciously took a step forward.
By the time she realized what was happening, the two were already walking side by side towards the end of the long street.
She could have shaken them off.
The golden slender sword was at his waist; with just a little force, he could teach Chu Yunfei a lesson about restraint.
The warmth emanating from my palm was crystal clear.
Her clenched fingers remained still for a long time, but ultimately did not break free.
Shen Qianyue glanced at their clasped hands, then at Qin Hao behind him.
In the end, he said nothing and silently followed.
Behind me.
Qin Hao stood there, watching Chu Yunfei lead Ling Xueyao further and further away, the veins on the back of his hand bulging.
"Let her go!"
The angry shouts carried far.
Chu Yunfei did not turn around.
Ling Xueyao didn't stop either.
Qin Hao raised his foot to chase after him, but Chen Xuanhai blocked his way again.
"Holy Son, calm down."
"He held Xueyao's hand in front of me, how can you expect me to stay calm?"
"If you make a move now, the Cangyun Sect will be accused of provoking the royal family."
Chen Xuanhai's tone also became a bit more serious.
"The princess never agreed to your request."
"She has already admitted to Chu Yunfei's identity. If you chase after her now, you'll only make yourself a laughingstock."
Qin Hao stopped in his tracks.
After a long while, he slowly turned around, the anger on his face gradually subsiding.
"Check."
His voice was low and cold.
I need to know everything about this person.
Chen Xuanhai nodded.
I'll have someone investigate.
Qin Hao looked towards the end of the long street again.
Ling Xueyao and Chu Yunfei were no longer there.
"This holy son will make him understand that some people are not for him to touch."
He turned and left, his last words only audible to Chen Xuanhai.
"I want him to die a horrible death."
After the three left.
From the shadows behind the Pill Pavilion, a slender figure slowly emerged.
She looked in the direction Chu Yunfei and Ling Xueyao had left, a smile playing on her lips, her pupils reflecting the moonlight.
"Interesting."
"The consort of Princess Great Qian?"
She murmured to herself, her gaze thoughtful.
"Furthermore... it seems an anomaly has been discovered with the stone tablet."
A slender finger lightly touches the corner of the lips.
"It seems this human capital is about to become quite lively."
The words had barely left his mouth.
Her figure blended into the night, leaving no trace.