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On the streets of Beifeng City, a man and a woman hurriedly walked forward. Both were dressed in White Robes, with a purple character "Xuan" embroidered on the cuffs, indicating they were elders of the Xuan Lei Sect. As they approached, passersby quickly made way for them.
The current Xuan Lei Sect was not what it used to be. Just as Elder Lei had predicted back in the day, Beifeng City witnessed a scene similar to that of Shencheng. Since the Xuan Lei Sect allied with the Golden Thunder Sect, within half a year, it had risen to a fourth-tier sect. Today, Beifeng City was dominated by the Xuan Lei Sect, while Aohumen and Crimson Thunder Hall, who once conspired to suppress the Xuan Lei Sect, had been severely oppressed by it.
As the Xuan Lei Sect grew stronger, the status of its disciples and elders naturally rose as well. Even across the entire Xuan Yuan County, the Xuan Lei Sect was considered a prominent sect. In Beifeng City, its disciples and elders were respected and feared by all, even those from Aohumen and Crimson Thunder Hall would retreat when encountering them.
However, the man and woman were clearly not walking together; the woman was striding ahead while the man followed closely behind.
Upon closer inspection, the woman was an exceptional beauty, dressed in a long white gown. Her long black hair cascaded down to her waist, covering much of her back. Her delicate face seemed meticulously sculpted, and her dark eyes sparkled with captivating brilliance. As she moved gracefully, there was a flicker of anger in her brows.
The young man trailing behind her appeared somewhat pale, with faint red circles around his eyes, clearly showing signs of indulgence in wine and pleasure. As he gazed at the beautiful figure of the woman ahead, his eyes occasionally revealed an unmistakable lewdness.
“Ha ha... Yan'er, it's not easy to meet you once; why are you in such a hurry? After all, I am your future husband...”
With a hint of mischief at the corner of his mouth, the young man stepped forward suddenly. A purple light flashed on the ground as he propelled himself forward and appeared right in front of the woman, blocking her path.
“Zhou Houyao, please show some respect. We are both disciples of Elder Lei; you may call me Elder Shen. I Shen Yan am innocent; aside from our friendship as fellow disciples, I have no relationship with you!” The words flowed decisively from her lips.
This White-Clad Woman was none other than Shen Yan, who had been a gentle beauty in her earlier years. Now she had grown into an even more stunning figure; not only was her physique increasingly alluring, but her entire demeanor had matured as well. She looked at the young man before her with undisguised disdain.
Yet the young man seemed oblivious to Shen Yan's contempt. His face remained adorned with a smile as he took two steps closer to her without concern and said lightly,
“Yan'er, why must you be like this? My grandfather has already spoken with your master; she did not refuse. The Zhou family has also sent betrothal gifts to your Shen Residence. Do you really want to wait until after we share a room before acknowledging our relationship?”
At this point, his gaze flickered slightly as he continued,
“In fact, I know you have always wanted to revitalize your Shen family. As Zhou Houyao from the Zhou family’s direct line and currently the most likely candidate to inherit the family head position, what could be wrong with following me? Your mother agreed precisely because of this; as long as you consent, I Zhou Houyao guarantee that your Shen family will surely rise among the top families in Beifeng City.”
After finishing, Zhou Houyao fixed his gaze on the renowned beauty of Beifeng City before him, a smile unconsciously flickering in his eyes. She was stunningly beautiful and extraordinary; this lovely woman was not only captivating but also an exceptional cultivator, having entered the Realm of Thunder Sovereign at a young age, making her one of the youngest elders of the Xuan Lei Sect.
"If I were to marry you, my chances of obtaining the position of family head would increase by thirty percent."
This time, he was not only coveting Shen Yan's beauty but also seeking an advantage in securing the position of family head. How could he give up such a twofold opportunity? With this thought in mind, his eyes, tinged with a hint of red, couldn't help but show more joy.
"Although I want to revitalize my family, I will only rely on my own efforts. If it means selling my body to achieve such results, I absolutely refuse. Zhou Houyao, even if you are from the Zhou family's direct line and may become the family head in the future, to be honest, I truly do not think highly of you!"
Upon hearing Zhou Houyao's words, even the usually gentle Shen Yan couldn't help but show some anger. After a scolding, she turned her body and prepared to leave; she really did not want to say another word to someone like him.
Hearing Shen Yan's blunt words, Zhou Houyao's expression darkened. Although he could force Shen Yan to marry him, he needed her support to gain an advantage as family head. He had thought that after hearing his proposal, even if Shen Yan didn't agree, she would at least consider it. He never expected her to be so unappreciative.
"Shen Yan, let me tell you, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a penalty!"
Coldly blocking Shen Yan's path, Zhou Houyao's face was grim. Looking at Shen Yan before him, he slowly spoke,
"Do you think this matter is up to you? Since my grandfather has already agreed to this arrangement, there is no room for negotiation. Whether you agree or not, you must marry me, Zhou Houyao. If you are sensible, I will ensure your Shen family enjoys wealth and prosperity in the future. But if you are unreasonable, it wouldn't be impossible for your Shen family to be driven out of Beifeng City!"
"You... shameless..."
Shen Yan's face was filled with shock and anger as she pointed at Zhou Houyao with her right hand, her body trembling uncontrollably. She never imagined there could be such a shameless person in the world.
She could disregard herself, but she could not ignore her family.
"Haha... you're right; I am shameless. But who dares to say anything? Do you know that Zhao Ang was put under house arrest by his father just for standing up for you? Without him, do you think anyone in Beifeng City would dare oppose me, Zhou Houyao?"
Zhou Houyao smirked arrogantly. Currently, Beifeng City was dominated by the Xuan Lei Sect; it might as well be under the control of his Zhou family. Ever since the old family head Zhou Qi advanced to the Realm of the Thunder Lord, he had essentially taken full control of the Xuan Lei Sect alone. Even though Zhou Houyao was not yet the family head, as the most promising descendant of the Zhou family, he had every reason to be proud.
In fact, he had to thank the person who killed Zhou Hanbin in the Northern Mang Secret Realm back then. He had always been suppressed by Zhou Hanbin in the Zhou family, as Zhou Hanbin was simply too outstanding, leaving him with no hope of rising. However, unexpectedly, Zhou Hanbin died in the Northern Mang Secret Realm, and the one who benefited the most from this was undoubtedly him, Zhou Houyao.
The two stood in silence, facing each other, when suddenly an unpleasant voice broke the tension.
"Although Zhou Hanbin had some cunning methods in the past, he could still be considered a man. But you? You aren't even a man... The Zhou family truly has no one of any significance."
The calm voice came from the side of the street, neither hurried nor slow, neither light nor heavy. Strangely enough, every word was clearly heard by both of them and deeply etched into their minds.
"Who are you?"
Zhou Houyao's expression suddenly turned cold as he slowly turned around. He hadn't expected that besides Zhao Ang in Beifeng City, there would be someone daring enough to insult him, Zhou Houyao, and even disrespect the entire Zhou family.
"It’s you!"
Seeing the sudden appearance of the white figure, Shen Yan trembled slightly, her face filled with disbelief. Unconsciously, two lines of tears slowly flowed from the corners of her eyes, quietly tracing down her cheeks.
This person was none other than her senior brother—Sun Zhe—whom she hadn't seen for four whole years!
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