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Ling Jueyun noticed Ling Ao's troubled expression and furrowed his brow, asking, "Ling Ao, do you have any thoughts about this marriage? I have seen that girl from the Mu Family; she is quite beautiful and has been betrothed to you for a long time. The Mu Family holds a respectable position, and she is worthy of you."
Ling Jue Lei, aware of some underlying issues, advised, "Ling Ao, there is nothing good to be gained from this marriage. Even if you do not like that girl, you must marry her. As for future matters, they will still be in your hands."
Ling Ao's face showed signs of pain and struggle. Under the watchful eyes of Ling Jueyun and Ling Jue Lei, he lowered his head deeply and said softly, "Father, Uncle, the Wei Chen who defeated my fourteenth brother today has an unusual relationship with Mu Qingyan. He will definitely come to snatch her away. With Peach Blossom Island backing him, he indeed has the qualifications."
Ling Jueyun smiled lightly and reassured him, "Do not worry. With me around, even if Han Mang comes in person, he cannot obstruct this matter. Unless all of Peach Blossom Island's forces come together, but Mighty has been operating in Peach Blossom Island for so many years; he will surely take away some high-ranking officials from there. If Peach Blossom Island splits into two factions, united we cannot afford to provoke them; divided, what power could possibly stand against our Ling Family?"
Hearing this, Ling Ao felt a tightening in his heart and quickly said, "Father, I believe it would be better to postpone this matter. At such a critical moment, offending Peach Blossom Island would be extremely unwise."
"There is no wisdom or foolishness in this. You prepare for the wedding; if the people from Peach Blossom Island dare to come, I will ensure they leave without return! Even if Han Mang comes, I am confident I can defeat him! My Golden Spirit Technique allows me to kill above my level; I am eager to see if Han Mang's formations are as exquisite as rumored!"
Ling Jueyun waved his hand to interrupt Ling Ao before he could speak further. "There is nothing wrong with marrying the Mu Family girl in a grand manner. Later on, if you wish to marry someone else, you can do so without issue. If the timing is right, it would not be impossible to strip that girl of her title as empress."
Ling Jue Lei discreetly exchanged glances with Ling Ao, who could only nod helplessly before following Ling Jue Lei out of the secret chamber.
"Uncle, aren't you supposed to help me?" Ling Ao said with some irritation.
Ling Jue Lei sighed bitterly and replied, "Ling Ao, do not make it difficult for your uncle. What can I do to help you? Just marry that girl and set her aside; why worry? Do you truly want to marry a man? You must maintain the dignity of the royal family; as for everything else, handle it as you see fit."
Ling Jue Lei looked at Ling Ao deeply before sighing and leaving. Ling Jueyun was focused on his cultivation and had no time to look after Ling Ao. Having watched him grow up, how could he not know that what Ling Ao truly desired was that unfulfilled love for another man?
In the Ling Sheng Dynasty, such matters were not uncommon behind closed doors but were impossible to bring into the open.
Ling Ao stood in place for a long time in contemplation before a cold smile appeared on his lips. "I, Ling Ao, have never cared about such things. As long as my strength is sufficient, even if it comes to light—who would dare utter a word of mockery? Human nature varies greatly; this is destined by fate—why hide it?"
"Wei Chen... ah Wei Chen... in the end, this matter will still depend on you!"
Within the Ancient Spirit Academy, Dean Nangong You gathered with Elder Mu Ba and Elder Enforcer Ji Lindong for discussions before they each went their separate ways.
Mu Ba arrived at the Mu Family Council Hall, where the senior members of the Mu Family were gathered.
"That child has actually become the Young Master of Peach Blossom Island. It seems our Mu Family's alliance with the royal family will not go smoothly. We must be on high alert and ensure that nothing goes wrong. Keep a close eye on Yen Er; in these last three hours, she must not cause any trouble."
Mu Ba issued a stern order, and the Mu Family members nodded in agreement. No matter how powerful Wei Chen was or how high the status of the Young Master of Peach Blossom Island, he could never compare to the royal family. The royal family's influence in the Ling Sheng Dynasty was deeply rooted and could not be matched by Peach Blossom Island.
What Peach Blossom Island had were merely skilled fighters; the Mu Family, in alliance with the royal family, had no fear of them. Moreover, everyone knew that Peach Blossom Island's strength had significantly diminished. Mighty’s loyal subordinates were dwindling, and it was inevitable that Peach Blossom Island would split into factions.
Mu Qingyan was confined within the courtyard, surrounded by powerful guards, making it impossible for her to escape.
"Yen Er, why do you insist on this? Now that the Fourteenth Prince, Ling Cong, has become a cripple, the Crown Prince has no rivals left. Besides, his current demeanor has even earned praise from your grandfather; his strength and talent are far beyond what they seem. Marrying the Crown Prince would be an honor for you! It would also greatly benefit our entire Mu Family. I have done everything I can to help you, but that Wei Chenzi has shown no intention to act. Are you still holding onto hope?"
Jiang Langying earnestly advised her, but Mu Qingyan was not willing to listen.
"Mother, Wei Chen told me to wait for him at Ancient Spirit Academy. He will definitely come; I believe in him," Mu Qingyan said firmly.
"How can you be so foolish? What if he doesn't come?"
"That's impossible! He will definitely come!"
Mu Qingyan had immense trust in Wei Chen. Even though the royal family had sent several wedding outfits for her to choose from while she was trapped in Ancient Spirit Academy and unable to leave—while Wei Chen lacked the power to storm in and rescue her—she still believed that he would come.
Standing in the courtyard, she looked up at the blue sky, reminiscing about her time with Wei Chen on Lijun Mountain, a smile unconsciously spreading across her face.
"Yen Er, stop being foolish and accept reality. The truth is that a woman's life is much the same regardless of who she is with."
"Mother, please don’t impose your own experiences on me! I’ve heard about what happened to you back then. Wasn’t it all because of Ximen Duan? You liked Ximen Duan, but he let you down and gave you to Father. Otherwise, I would have been a Ximen by now."
Mu Qingyan spoke coldly, but in her heart, she wondered if that legendary powerhouse who had killed throughout the Ling Sheng Dynasty was her father. Surely, he wouldn't hastily marry her off to someone she didn't like, right?
With such formidable strength, the Divine Severing Sword instilled fear in all Major Forces. It should provide her with some sense of security, shouldn't it?
Jiang Langying, hearing this, couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Where did you hear that, my girl?"
"That's what everyone is saying. Ximen Duan was a good brother to my father back in the day. I don't know what feelings he had for you, but he surely valued his brotherhood with my father more. However, my father is just one person; he sacrificed me for the family. Later on, when something happened to Ximen Duan in Eryuan City, my father began secretly suppressing Ximen Duan's Merchant Guild there. Did you think I didn't know? I specifically investigated this matter while I was in Eryuan City."
Mu Qingyan harbored deep resentment towards Mu Shengfeng; it was a hatred that ran to her very bones. The closer the wedding date approached, the more she loathed him.
Jiang Langying fell silent, fully aware that this was an undeniable truth.
"Yen Er, do you want to know what really happened back then?"
"Mother, please go ahead. You only have me as your daughter; do you think I would betray you? I can see that you haven't been happy all these years."
"Alas, what happened back then is long past, but even now it remains vivid in my mind; I can't forget it at all. At that time, Ximen Duan was like a god; which woman wouldn't be enamored with him? I was also one of the most beautiful women in Ling City back then, so naturally, he couldn't have overlooked me. But it was during that time that your father intervened. Ximen Duan was heartbroken by your father and left for Eryuan City. At that time, he hadn't yet killed throughout the Ling Sheng Dynasty; he was merely the strongest in the Ling Sheng Dynasty."
"The killing spree across the Ling Sheng Dynasty came after he arrived in Eryuan City. Your father's despicable methods must have spurred him on to train harder; within a few short years, he became the strongest in the Ling Sheng Dynasty. In this matter, your father can be said to have played a part. Later on, he married a woman from the Su Family in Eryuan City and lived in seclusion there, but no one knows what truly happened to him—he died inexplicably. When I heard the news, I was devastated for an entire year before I could recover."
"The mystery of Ximen Duan's death remains unsolved in the Ling Sheng Dynasty; probably only those from the Su Family know the truth."
Jiang Langying finished speaking and fell into silence. Yet on her face, there was neither sorrow nor nostalgia; so much time had passed that she could handle many things with calmness.
"Yen Er, what I want to tell you is that I've lived well in the Mu Family. Your father respects me and treats me well. If I had followed Ximen Duan, wouldn't I have ended up a widow? Many things aren't just about appearances; you must understand that sometimes misfortune can turn into fortune!" Jiang Langying continued to advise Mu Qingyan.
Mu Qingyan pouted and replied, "Mother, just wait and see. I believe Wei Chen will come for me. He has countless ways to turn things around; when everyone else doubts him, he always manages to break through unexpectedly. Not just in Ling Sheng Dynasty—he could conquer the entire Soul World."
“Yen Er, you’re too deeply poisoned,” Jiang Langying said with a bitter smile.
“Poisoned?”
Mu Qingyan smiled at Jiang Langying without explaining anything. She looked on, recalling the events from six years ago when the Demon Lotus descended, and thought to herself, “Wei Chen is truly the Demon Lotus Successor. In this Soul World, what is there that he cannot accomplish?”
In Mu Qingyan's eyes, Wei Chen, who seemed capable of anything, was currently following Han Mang to Peach Blossom Island.
Returning to Peach Blossom Island was not as troublesome this time. The formations were all set up by Han Mang himself. He guided Wei Chen as they slowly moved through the air, explaining both the defensive and offensive formations of Peach Blossom Island.
Han Mang genuinely regarded Wei Chen as his disciple and the future heir of Peach Blossom Island. Just based on Wei Chen's talent for formations, he was qualified for that role.
Over the years that Han Mang had been absent from Peach Blossom Island, both the defensive and offensive formations had suffered some damage. Many powerful individuals would come to quietly scout Peach Blossom Island, often triggering some of the defensive and offensive formations. However, those on Peach Blossom Island lacked the strength to repair what Han Mang had left behind.
After spending several hours, the two finally arrived at Peach Blossom Island, where Han Mang had repaired the formations. Wei Chen quietly committed everything to memory, his heart filled with anticipation.
What he looked forward to was not the respected title of Young Island Master but rather Zhao Yu, who was diligently cultivating on Peach Blossom Island.
“I bet Zhao Yu will be shocked to see me! Those two old fellows who tried to stop me—let’s see how arrogant they can be this time!”
After all, he was still a youth, still possessing that youthful desire for retribution.
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