Chapter 649 Lu Family Comes to Propose Marriage (1)
The Lu family values it, but that doesn’t mean Qi Huang values it. She now has the confidence to confront the Immortal Tablet, so naturally, she won’t give these people a good look. Thus, she keeps them waiting.
“Hong Ling, what should we do now? Should we let them in first? After all, they’ve traveled far.”
The old man Qin Quan, knowing the opponent’s strength, was a bit timid.
“What guests? Those people are here to force a marriage. Don’t you know that?”
Cheng Hong Ling questioned with a frown.
“Then keeping them waiting like this is not a solution. With the disciples of Shuiyu Valley coming and going, it’s possible conflicts might arise again.”
Qin Quan tried to find a somewhat justifiable reason.
“Then let them get lost.”
Qi Huang said and walked towards the outside, and the others followed one after another.
Cheng Yuan and Jiang Liniang followed closely behind their daughter. After all, marriage is a major event, and as parents, they needed to step forward and express their stance.
Meanwhile, outside the main gate of HongHua Sect, the Lu family entourage had already become impatient from waiting.
“This HongHua Sect has such a huge presence, actually leaving us here for so long. Even the emperor of the Weiyuan Dynasty wouldn’t dare to be so disrespectful.”
Uncle Ma, a seasoned old servant of the Lu family, couldn’t help but complain.
“Hmph, people from small places are just like that. They rely on having some talent and confining themselves to their own worldview.”
Lu Yi’s paternal aunt, Lu Fei, revealed a look of disgust. She already had opinions about her nephew marrying a “country bumpkin,” and now being snubbed, she naturally felt uncomfortable.
“Look at how shabby this HongHua Sect is. The main gate is not as magnificent as the gate of our Lu family’s outhouse. How dare they put on airs?”
Lu Yi’s uncle-in-law, Lou Xiao, also sneered contemptuously.
“Sister-in-law, after this daughter-in-law enters the family, you must discipline her well. You absolutely cannot let her ruin the reputation of the Lu family’s women.”
Lu Fei thought about it more and more angrily, so she said to Lu Yi’s mother.
“Don’t worry, sister-in-law. With me here, even the wildest horse will have to be obediently fitted with reins.”
Lu Yi’s mother, Madam Zhuo, said with confidence.
And at this moment, Mu Ruoyi and her mother once again led a group of disciples from Qingyu Valley to surround them. Although they knew they were no match, their sworn enemies were right in front of them, so they absolutely could not pretend not to see anything.
“It’s you again! You destroyed my Shuiyu Valley, sect by sect. Shouldn’t you give an explanation?”
Wen Yunmei, the Valley Master, drew her treasure sword with a swish.
“Shuiyu Valley? Is this the Shuiyu Valley that was suppressed by our family’s Immortal Tablet?”
Lu Yi’s father, Lu Gao, asked his son next to him.
“It’s them, who else could it be?”
Lu Yi sneered dismissively.
“Brother Lu Gao, I heard that the Saintess of Shuiyu Valley and Cheng Hong Ling used to have an unclear relationship. What is their presence at the HongHua Sect now? Are they still connected? If the other immortal sects in Zhongzhou find out about this, wouldn’t they look down on our Lu family?”
A relative in the clan raised an objection.
“It’s no big deal! My son has now carved the name of that Shuiyu Saintess onto the Immortal Tablet. As long as we take her as a concubine, she will be family. Who can say anything then?”
Lu Gao appeased them with a calm and composed demeanor.
“Oh dear, nephew Lu Yi is indeed incredibly intelligent. Doing so not only salvages the Lu family’s reputation but also brings him great fortune. It’s simply killing two birds with one stone.”
The relative showed admiration on his face.
“Did you really carve my daughter’s name onto the Immortal Tablet as well?”
Wen Yunmei confirmed in disbelief. She thought that the other party was just trying to threaten her last time, but she didn’t expect them to actually do something so unscrupulous. This was simply too much bullying.
“That’s natural. I, Lu Yi, always keep my word.”
Lu Yi smiled proudly.
“You are truly shameless!”
Mu Ruoyi’s delicate body trembled with anger, her teeth almost crushed.
“You should be grateful that I fancy you. Otherwise, just based on your presence in HongHua, it would be enough to make all of you remnants of Shuiyu Valley disappear.”
Lu Yi squinted at Mu Ruoyi.
“Honestly follow Cheng Hong Ling and come to the Lu family to be a concubine for my son, otherwise, you will all await being suppressed by Immortal Might again. Lu Gao also said aggressively. The Lu family relies on being descendants of immortals, first destroying my Shuiyu Valley’s foundation of thousands of years, and now trying to forcibly occupy my daughter. This is truly too much bullying. Even if I have to risk my life today, I will see the immortal blood of your Lu family. Wen Yunmei completely lost her mind and charged towards the thousand people of the Lu family with her treasure sword. Avenge the deceased relatives! The others from Shuiyu Valley also followed suit, their expressions firm, prepared to die, clearly never forgetting their hatred. “You also deserve to see immortal blood? Overestimating yourself!” Lu Gao sneered. His Divine Sense at the mid-Divine Ability Realm suppressed the thousand women of Shuiyu Valley. The surrounding air was compressed and distorted, as if a violent river had appeared out of thin air. It was clear that he was not holding back. The reason Lu Gao didn’t hold back was twofold: First, Shuiyu Valley had an unclear relationship with his future daughter-in-law, and he had the opportunity to eliminate this eyesore, so he naturally wouldn’t hold back. Second, as one of the Nine Great Immortal Families, the Lu family absolutely could not allow people of lower bloodlines to defy their superiors, so they had to suppress them with thunderous means. Of course, Lu Gao did not intend to kill them all. At least Mu Ruoyi had to be kept, because she was the concubine his son fancied. The other members of the Lu family also held the same idea, so they all showed schadenfreude on their faces. On the Shuiyu Valley side, even the strongest Wen Yunmei only had the cultivation of the late Huashen Realm, so it was completely like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. If no one stopped them, this single Divine Sense would be enough to turn them into a pool of blood mist in an instant. However, just at this moment, a similarly powerful Divine Sense arrived from behind and clashed violently with Lu Gao’s Divine Sense. The two quickly canceled each other out, and rings of shockwaves spread outwards, overturning the disciples of Shuiyu Valley. Although they were somewhat disheveled, this was undoubtedly the best outcome for them.
Lu Gao was stunned on the spot. He never dreamed that HongHua Sect would have cultivators comparable in strength to him.
Everyone looked around and saw Qi Huang leading a group of people out. The previous Divine Sense was emitted by her.
“Wuwu… wuwu… Sister Qi Huang, Lu… Lu Yi that shameless scoundrel carved my name onto the Immortal Tablet as well. I would rather die than be his concubine!”
Mu Ruoyi walked over, tears streaming down her face, and confided.
“Don’t worry! With me here, no one can force you.”
Qi Huang gently comforted her.
“She is Qi Huang? Cheng Hong Ling’s clone?”
Lu Gao looked at his son next to him with surprise and confirmed.
“That’s right. I didn’t expect that after a year, her Divine Sense has strengthened again. I’m afraid it has already surpassed the third level of the Divine Ability Realm.”
Lu Yi said with a solemn expression.
“Yes, I just used my Divine Sense at the fourth level of the Divine Ability Realm, and I didn’t expect her to block it.”
Lu Gao confirmed.
“Really? No wonder our son fancied her. This girl is indeed not simple.”
Lu Yi’s mother, Madam Zhuo, also showed admiration on her face.
“Not only her strength, but also her appearance. I think she’s not any less beautiful than the girls from those three immortal families.”
Lou Xiao’s face showed a hint of infatuation, as if he had forgotten that she was his nephew’s future daughter-in-law.
“I didn’t expect such a high-caliber girl to appear in such a desolate place.”
Lu Fei couldn’t help but praise.
Lu Yi, however, became somewhat unhappy. As a grown man, if he were weaker than his future wife, it would be embarrassing if word got out.
“Why are you all fighting in front of my HongHua Sect?”
Qi Huang walked forward to question them.
“That’s because they took the initiative to provoke us!”
Lu Yi spoke up.
“Young Master Lu, you say that. The sisters from Shuiyu Valley are currently living in HongHua Sect, and this is their home. You, however, are from Zhongzhou, tens of thousands of miles away from here. Who exactly took the initiative to provoke who?”
Qi Huang teased.
“You…!”
Lu Yi, that brute, immediately fell silent.
“You are Cheng Hong Ling’s clone, Qi Huang, right!”
Lu Gao next to him quickly interjected to smooth things over, saying, “Don’t misunderstand. We are not here to provoke you. We are here to propose marriage.”
“Propose marriage? Then you can leave.”
Qi Huang waved her little hand impatiently.
“What do you mean?”
Lu Gao asked in confusion.
“May I know how to address this brother?”
Cheng Yuan immediately stepped forward and cupped his fists.
“Who are you? When did it become your turn to interrupt when I’m talking to my future daughter-in-law?”
Lu Yi rebuked impatiently.
“It’s easy to say, I am Cheng Yuan, the father of Cheng Hong Ling and Qi Huang.”
Cheng Yuan introduced himself.
“Oh? So you are the in-laws! My apologies, my apologies!”
Lu Gao was startled and quickly returned the cupped fist salute awkwardly.
“Brother Lu, it might be best not to call us in-laws yet.”
Cheng Yuan’s smile remained undiminished, and he continued, “Marriage is a major life event for children. It depends on parental orders and the words of a matchmaker. Brother Lu, you haven’t even come to propose marriage, nor have you found a matchmaker, and you’re already talking about engagement?”
“So Brother Cheng cares about these worldly formalities.”
Lu Gao was relieved, then spoke eloquently, “No problem, I will propose to you now, and then immediately find a matchmaker. Next…”
“No need for next. You can leave now.”
Cheng Yuan cut him off and issued the order to leave.
“What do you mean?”
Lu Gao was stunned again.
“I only said that you are lacking these courtesies, but I didn’t say that I would agree. So, I won’t waste your precious time. Everyone, go back now, and you might still make it in time for dinner.”
Cheng Yuan teased.
“Are you playing with my father? Are you giving yourself airs?”
Lu Yi became furious.
