Chapter 985: Without Ears
Xiao Zhang was somewhat agitated.
Looking at them, he continued, "Your engagement with Xuer concerns the reputation of both families; how can it be treated so lightly?"
"Your actions, Zhongli family, are a blatant insult to my Xiao family!"
Despite Xiao Zhang's angry rebuke, Zhongli Qingwan remained calm.
He slowly opened his mouth and said, "Clan Chief Xiao, please calm down. My marriage to Xiao Xu was arranged by our elders many years ago."
"But I was stranded outside at that time and was unaware of it, and I myself did not want to be there."
"Unwilling?" Xiao Zhang sneered, then suddenly shook his head: "I'm afraid it's not that they're unwilling, but rather that times have changed!"
“Back then, my son was exceptionally talented, but now he is a cripple who can’t even get past the Foundation Establishment stage.”
"He is not good enough for your Zhongli family."
"Are you saying that what your Zhongli family needs is a partner who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you and work together to revitalize the family!"
"Instead of being a cripple who can no longer cultivate, is that right?"
“No!” Zhong Liqing frowned slightly and shook her head: “I said, I have always wanted to break off the engagement, whether he is a good-for-nothing or a genius, it doesn’t matter.”
"I just want to break off the engagement."
"Moreover, breaking off the engagement is a relief for both parties, so how can it be considered humiliating?"
“I have never met him, and I have never made it public that I had broken off the engagement.”
Xiao Zhang was furious.
He didn't believe Zhongli Qingwan's nonsense at all.
She was so eager to break off the engagement because her son was crippled.
"You...you're so pragmatic. You're already so eager to break off the engagement just because Xu'er is only in a temporary predicament?"
Zhongli Qingwan remained silent for a moment.
It seems like they're both talking past each other?
He wouldn't listen to a word I said.
He keeps repeating his own set of arguments here.
Zhongli Qingwan also lost her patience.
She slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly.
"Clan Chief Xiao, are you deaf? When did I say I looked down on Xiao Xu?"
He glanced around and said seriously, "I don't look down on him. On the contrary, it's you, your whole family, who look down on him."
"In just this short stretch of road, I don't know how many people have been talking about me, calling me trash and garbage."
"Even your own family looks down on him, so who do you expect to respect him? How dare you say anything else?"
“As the clan leader, you let the clan members humiliate your son without saying a word, but I came in and haven’t even said two words yet, and you’re already saying that I look down on him.”
"I'll say it one last time, I'm here to break off the engagement. Let's part amicably."
"At the same time, I don't look down on Xiao Xu. Whether he's a genius or a good-for-nothing is none of my business!"
Xiao Zhang gritted his teeth and slammed his hand on the table again.
In a matter of seconds, several jagged cracks appeared on the sturdy wooden table.
"My son has only suffered a temporary setback; there is still a possibility of recovery!"
"Your Zhongli family is so shameless, taking advantage of people's misfortune and kicking them when they're down!"
"Want to annul the engagement? Impossible! Unless I, Xiao Zhang, am dead!"
His voice boomed like thunder in the main hall.
He exuded the aura of a peak Nascent Soul cultivator, pressing down on Zhongli Qingwan and her group.
Clearly, Xiao Zhang was completely enraged.
“You…” Zhongli Qingwan was speechless.
Oh shit.
Jiang Yantian and Xue Haifuling remained silent.
Let Qingwan handle this.
They were in charge of finishing up.
No matter what happens during that time, it will be fine.
Moreover, Xiao Xu hasn't even made his appearance yet.
"Boom!" The oppressive aura was repelled before it even arrived.
"Clan Chief Xiao, you can't say that."
Elder Kumu spoke slowly, his voice aged yet carrying immense pressure.
Instantly suppressing Xiao Zhang's aura.
He looked up at Xiao Zhang, his eyes icy: "Our young lady believes that some things can be resolved through proper discussion."
"But you seem to be constantly being unreasonable, so don't blame us for speaking harshly!"
"If you think we look down on you, then we will!"
"Marriage is about matching social status and strength. Now that Young Master Xiao is a cripple with no chance of rising again, how can he be worthy of the legitimate daughter of my Zhongli family?"
"This engagement should have been dissolved in the first place."
“That’s right.” Elder Fengchun echoed, his tone domineering: “The Zhongli family has come here today not to discuss matters with you, but to inform you.”
"This marriage is off whether we like it or not!"
At this point, Elder Fengchun unleashed a terrifying aura of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
The entire main hall was trembling slightly, and the teacups on the table were shaking.
It made a crisp, clanging sound.
His cold gaze swept over Xiao Zhang and the rest of the Xiao family members.
His tone carried an undisguised threat: "If Clan Chief Xiao knows what's good for him, he should agree readily."
"In this way, the Zhongli family can still give the Xiao family some face, and the two families can keep to themselves in the future."
"If you are ignorant and insist on obstructing us, don't blame the Zhongli family for being impolite!"
An oppressive aura enveloped the entire main hall like a mountain.
Xiao Zhang and the rest of the Xiao family members turned deathly pale instantly, their breathing becoming rapid.
His body couldn't help but tremble.
They never expected the Zhongli family to be so domineering.
Not only should they annul the engagement, but they should also use force to force them to agree.
Xiao Zhang clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms.
My heart was filled with humiliation and anger.
He knew that the Xiao family was no match for the Zhongli family.
If things really come to a head, the Xiao family will surely suffer annihilation.
However, if they agree to annul the engagement, the Xiao family will lose face.
They would never be able to hold their heads high in the Eastern Yue Dynasty.
Jiang Yantian watched their conversation.
Smiling inwardly.
The Battle Through the Heavens truly did not deceive me.
It was the arrogant elders who stirred things up!
In fact, some things change once intervention occurs.
The two elders' main task this time was to protect Zhongli Qingwan.
They never intended to be arrogant.
After all, they are family friends; there are some things that don't need to be revealed.
But things are different now.
The Undying Demon Emperor is here, and he's also the young lady's senior brother.
Since they've come to see the annulment of the engagement, they're most likely here to see their attitude.
Therefore, we must be tough, even if it means offending the Xiao family.
Otherwise, people might think the annulment of the engagement was tainted and there were some lingering issues.
This could affect the marriage between the young lady and the Demon Emperor!
So what if I've offended him? Damn it, with the Demon Emperor here, who dares to act recklessly?
The Heavenly Way is useless; the Heavenly Way is garbage!
Zhongli Qingwan's expression also darkened.
She genuinely wanted to resolve this matter calmly.
Then offer compensation and put an end to this matter.
Unfortunately, Xiao Zhang didn't have ears.
They insisted that they looked down on Xiao Xu.
If you look down on it, then so be it.
“Clan Chief Xiao, this marriage really needs to be called off today. I, Zhongli Qingwan, am not an object, nor am I subject to your will.”
"As long as you agree to annul the engagement, and we can all be at peace, my Zhongli family will make compensation!"
"No need to annul the engagement, I'll divorce you today!" A voice boomed like thunder!
