Chapter 983: Childhood Sweethearts
Just as Xiao Xu was secretly cursing.
Outside the vermilion gates of the Xiao family mansion, a gap suddenly appeared in the clouds.
A flying boat made entirely of crystal landed slowly.
A group of five people slowly stepped out.
The commotion instantly attracted the attention of the Xiao family members at the door.
The woman at the very front had a beautiful and ethereal face.
Yet, there was a subtle hint of aloofness and pride in his expression.
It was Zhongli Qingwan.
She slowly disembarked from the flying boat.
On her left and right sides stood two elderly men dressed in blue robes.
Elder Kumu and Elder Fengchun!
This trip was not only to protect Zhongli Qingwan, but also to provide support for the annulment of the engagement.
And three steps behind the three people.
Jiang Yantian and Xue Haifu followed along idly.
A playful smile played on Jiang Yantian's lips.
Xue Hai Fu Ling, on the other hand, possessed a certain arrogance and bloodlust.
The two men were languid, as if they were merely spectators accompanying the group.
Rather than participants.
Zhong Liqing took a graceful step forward.
His gaze calmly fell on the Xiao family members guarding the gate.
Her voice was clear and melodious, like jade striking each other, yet it was still polite: "Zhongli Qingwan from the Zhongli family has come to pay a visit to Clan Chief Xiao Zhang. Please inform him of your presence."
The Xiao family disciple froze instantly, quickly regaining his composure.
One of the disciples saw Zhongli Qingwan's beautiful face clearly and heard the words "Zhongli family".
His expression instantly became extremely respectful, and he quickly spoke.
"Greetings, Miss Zhongli! Please come in, please come in! I will go and report to the clan leader immediately!"
Before he could finish speaking, the young man scurried away like a rabbit whose tail had been stepped on.
He turned and ran wildly into the mansion, his steps so hurried he almost fell over.
Another disciple bowed and gestured with his hands to lead the way.
His tone grew increasingly humble: "Miss Zhongli, the two elders, and two distinguished guests."
"Come with me."
Zhongli Qingwan nodded slightly and stepped into the Xiao residence first.
Jiang Yantian and Xue Haifu Ling exchanged a glance, a knowing smile playing on their lips.
He followed slowly.
The Xiao family truly lives up to its reputation as a family with considerable heritage in the Eastern Yue Dynasty.
The mansion was so large that it resembled a mountain stronghold.
The main road, paved with blue bricks, is over ten feet wide, with many ancient trees planted on both sides, their branches and leaves so lush that they block out the sun.
Every few dozen steps along the way, there is an exquisite pavilion or tower.
Artificial hills and flowing water are interspersed among the pavilions, and the sound of gurgling water can be heard all the time.
It has clearly been carefully maintained.
However, this exquisiteness was still considered unrefined by the two elders of the Zhongli family.
Compared to Zhongli's abode, which was filled with spiritual energy.
The Xiao residence ultimately lacked some of its grandeur.
Their young lady could potentially become the Demon Emperor's wife.
Xiao family?
Ha ha!
Go to hell!
The two elders were incredibly proud.
Jiang Yantian and his wife lost interest in sightseeing.
Rather, they're too lazy to compare this or that.
What good is a grand mansion if you can just wave your hand and it's still just ruins?
Along the way, members of the Xiao family passed by from time to time. They noticed that Zhongli Qingwan and her entourage had an extraordinary demeanor, and that two elders with terrifying auras followed behind them.
They all looked on curiously, but no one dared to approach and strike up a conversation.
They didn't even dare to breathe loudly, and could only stand far away and whisper among themselves.
"I feel like I've seen her somewhere before... Oh right, she seems to be from the Zhongli family of the Dongyue Dynasty!"
"Huh? Isn't that the Zhongli family, the one who's engaged to that good-for-nothing Xiao Xu?"
"Yes, did you come here this time to set a wedding date?"
"Sigh, what a good-for-nothing Xiao Xu is like now."
"Not necessarily. I think he might be here to annul the engagement. The current Xiao Xu is hardly worthy of the exceptionally talented Miss Zhong Li!"
There was a lot of discussion and discussion.
Jiang Yantian enjoyed listening to them discuss these things.
Say more.
However, the Daoist Zhongli Qingwan calmly surveyed her surroundings.
The purpose of this trip was clear: to dissolve the marriage agreement arranged by the Xiao family for Xiao Xu, the eldest son of the Xiao family.
Although breaking off an engagement is inherently a way to damage relationships.
But she still hoped for an amicable parting.
Show proper etiquette and explain the reasons clearly.
If it can be resolved peacefully, it will save a lot of trouble.
It will not affect the reputation of the Zhongli family.
After all, the Zhongli family is currently in a crucial period of steady growth.
There's no need to completely sever ties with the Xiao family over an unsuitable marriage.
This only adds another enemy.
"The Xiao family does have some wealth, but it's a pity they produced a good-for-nothing young master."
Elder Kumu's voice came softly, tinged with a hint of mockery.
Do you think Xiao Zhang will be smart enough to know his place?
Elder Fengchun shook his head: "This matter is probably not so easy!"
“However…” He glanced at Jiang Yantian furtively.
With the Demon Emperor around, things are settled.
Hopefully, the Xiao family will be sensible; otherwise, it will be the Xiao family who suffers the most.
Jiang Yantian also said to Xue Haifu Ling, "We're going to talk about annulling the engagement later. I'm so nervous. I've never seen such a big scene before."
Xue Haifu Ling smiled brightly, lowering her voice slightly.
"You bet! I was so nervous!"
Their whispers were soft, yet they reached Zhongli Qingwan's ears precisely.
Zhongli Qingwan hoped things would go smoothly, but she knew in her heart that this annulment was unlikely to be successful.
Especially that Xiao Xie.
It is said that he was exceptionally talented in his early years and was hailed as a once-in-a-century genius in the Xiao family.
But fate is unpredictable; his cultivation was inexplicably destroyed, and he fell from the heights into the mire.
Even so, his arrogance, according to rumors, has not diminished in the slightest.
He usually lives a secluded life and never meets with outsiders.
Now, facing the Zhong family's annulment of the engagement, such a proud and arrogant person might not be able to withstand it.
As the head of the Xiao family, Xiao Zhang would probably not easily agree in order to save face for his family.
A storm was inevitable.
Meanwhile, in a secluded courtyard deep within the Xiao family mansion.
The courtyard walls are high, and weeds grow rampant inside.
Xiao Xu was just hiding over there cursing and swearing.
He was sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard, staring blankly at a withered tree in the corner.
The eyes that were once as bright as stars are now only a lifeless darkness.
The gap between a genius and a loser is enormous.
The crucial point is that no matter how he cultivates, he can't make any further progress.
It's like this: "A new storm has appeared, how can we stand still? Traveling through time and space, giving it our all... and still only at the trashy Foundation Establishment stage!"
"Brother Xiaoxue, Brother Xiaoxue!"
At this time, a burst of rapid footsteps came.
A pretty woman with a somewhat flustered expression ran towards them.
“Xiang’er…” Xiao Xu murmured slowly.
The person who came was Xiao Xiang'er, Xiao Xu's childhood sweetheart.
Xiao Xiang'er wore a light purple silk dress, the hem of which was embroidered with delicate orchids.
She wore a white jade pendant around her waist, and her long black hair was styled into a bun with silver hair ornaments.
Her eyebrows were like crescent moons, her eyes were like autumn waters, her nose was small and delicate, her lips were pink and tender, and she revealed dimples when she smiled. She was as gentle and lively as a crabapple in spring.
She is quite pretty.
