Chapter 118: Xun Er: What, the Yan Clan is coming to propose a marriage for Gu Fei?

"To continue a marriage alliance?"

Gu Nanhai and the others were slightly stunned upon hearing this, their gazes shifting toward Huo Zhi, who sat quietly at the end of the table, and they vaguely understood the intention behind the Yan Clan's arrival.

"Judging by what he means, they must be here to propose a marriage for Gu Fei..."

"This is strange. Historically, marriage proposals are initiated by the man's side; it is extremely rare for the woman's side to take the initiative and come knocking, especially a great clan like the Yan Clan..."

Gu Nanhai looked suspiciously at the Yan Clan Elder and Huo Zhi. The Yan Clan's initiative in offering a beauty left them quite puzzled, and so they could not help but think a great deal more about it.

"Hehe, this is a junior of our clan, Huo Zhi. She is nineteen years of age and her cultivation has already reached the Eight-Star Dou Zong level. She is quite a match for Gu Fei..."

Elder Huo Yao naturally noticed the doubts of Gu Nanhai and the others, but he did not offer much explanation, instead introducing the woman in red.

The woman in red was Huo Zhi. She wore a pale red dress, and her cheeks were obscured by a veil, but even so, the contours revealed through the veil were extremely moving. Within those bright eyes, there was not the slightest ripple, even when facing so many Gu Clan Elders.

"Only nineteen years old, and her cultivation has already reached the Eight-Star Dou Zong!"

Gu Nanhai looked at the woman in red in surprise, marveling at her talent. In terms of talent alone, among all the women of the entire Gu Clan, one could not find another who could compare to her, except for Xun Er.

Such a genius should be among the best even in the Yan Clan. Why would the Yan Clan take the initiative to send this woman here for a marriage alliance... what exactly is their scheme? A few more traces of vigilance appeared in Gu Nanhai's suspicious eyes, but with his mouth, he praised Huo Zhi endlessly: "Such talent, truly brilliant and stunning; your Yan Clan has worthy successors!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Huo Yao laughed: "I trust you can all see the sincerity of our Yan Clan, so please consider this marriage matter seriously."

If the Yan Clan were truly sincere about the alliance, Gu Fei marrying a Yan Clan prodigy would have endless benefits for both the Gu Clan and the Yan Clan.

The Yan Clan and the Gu Clan would be deeply bound.

With the combined strength of the two clans, if they were to unite, the Soul Clan and the other few clans would all be firmly suppressed by them.

However, regarding this, Gu Nanhai could not make a decision on his own. It was not because of that Xiao Yixian whom Gu Fei had brought back; the current Xiao Yixian could not command their attention at all, and they even felt that Xiao Yixian was wasting Gu Fei's time.

What they cared about was Gu Fei's own wishes.

Given Gu Fei's special status in the clan, every decision concerning Gu Fei required Gu Fei to decide for himself.

"Gu Fei is the number one genius of our Gu Clan and the grandson of the Black Annihilation King; his marriage is not something we can decide..."

"How about this: you all rest here for a few days, and after I consult with the other Elders in the clan, we will give you a satisfactory reply..."

Elder Huo Yao had long anticipated that Gu Nanhai would not readily agree.

"Then we shall await the good news!"

"I heard that people from the Yan Clan have come to our Gu Clan. Many Elders at the Dou Sheng level are accompanying a red-haired woman who has arrived. Although the red-haired woman is wearing a veil, one can tell at a glance that she is definitely a great beauty!"

"As far as I know, the Yan Clan came this time to propose a marriage..."

"Propose a marriage! If I could take that great beauty as my wife, I would have no regrets in this life!"

"Alright, stop dreaming. They are here to propose to Gu Fei."

Once the Gu Clan disciples heard that there was already a target for the proposal, they became dejected, like wild grass that had been stepped upon.

While everyone was discussing this matter, Xun Er happened to pass by. She was very surprised after learning the purpose of the Yan Clan's delegation.

"Is even the Yan Clan going to fight over him?"

Xun Er bit her teeth tightly, her expression one of great unwillingness.

It was clearly something she had possessed but looked down upon.

After she threw it away, that thing suddenly became a treasure in everyone's eyes. That huge sense of disparity kept impacting Xun Er's mind, breaking through her fragile defenses.

"No, I must go and ask clearly what is going on!"

Just as Xun Er was about to move, a fiery red light suddenly appeared before her eyes, and then a woman in red appeared; it was none other than Huo Zhi.

"I presume this must be Miss Xun Er!" Huo Zhi said with a smile while sizing up Xun Er. Xun Er stared at Huo Zhi; her sixth sense filled her with hostility toward the stranger before her.

"Hehe, I have long heard that Miss Xun Er has extraordinary talent. Seeing you today, the reputation is well-deserved..."

Huo Zhi smiled. She sensed Xun Er's aura, which was only at the Five-Star Dou Huang level, clearly carrying a tone of mockery.

"Who are you?"

"The Yan Clan, Huo Zhi!"

"You are the Huo Zhi from the Yan Clan who wants to marry Gu Fei?"

Xun Er's eyes turned cold. How could she let someone else easily obtain the man she could not get?

"Gu Fei will not agree to marry you!"

"He already has someone in his heart, and is currently living in the Ancient Saint Mountain Range with the new love he brought back... your coming here is merely asking for humiliation."

Xun Er's words were extremely vicious; she not only humiliated Huo Zhi but also dragged Xiao Yixian into the fray.

Don't you want to marry Gu Fei?

Gu Fei already has a new love now, I want to see what you will do! You should go find Xiao Yixian, then humiliate her, and it would be even better if you used the Yan Clan to cause a scene.

It would be best to alarm the high-level members of the Gu Clan and make Gu Fei and Xiao Yixian unable to step down! Xun Er's thoughts were very pleasant, but Huo Zhi clearly did not follow her expectations.

Upon learning that Gu Fei already had a new love, Huo Zhi appeared very indifferent, looking completely unconcerned, and then a faint voice sounded.

"It doesn't matter if he doesn't agree; in any case, I don't have that interest either..."

Huo Zhi had a very high spirit; in her eyes, not many men were worth looking at.

Coming to the Gu Clan to propose marriage this time was the intention of the clan's Elders, not her own wish. She had followed along just to see.

What kind of person this so-called Gu Clan genius, Gu Fei, actually was.

"It is you, however, who seem so anxious when mentioning Gu Fei... I have actually heard some rumors, about you..."

"Enough!" Xun Er shouted angrily, stopping Huo Zhi from continuing.

Huo Zhi looked at the angry Xun Er, a triumphant smile appearing on her face.

"Miss Xun Er should handle her own affairs well before thinking of others." Huo Zhi left this sentence behind and turned to leave.

Xun Er stood in place, annoyed, her fists clenched tightly.

If she were not inferior to Huo Zhi, she would definitely have been unable to resist attacking just now.

The mountain peak where Gu Fei is located.

Zi Yan's figure flashed across the mountain, looking very anxious as she landed in front of and behind the Bamboo Building, immediately shouting into the main building: "Sister Xiao Yixian, it's bad!"

"Zi Yan, what is it? Why all the fuss!"

Xiao Yixian came out from the main building and asked upon seeing Zi Yan's anxious appearance.

"Sister Xiao Yixian, I was just wandering outside for a while and unintentionally heard someone say that the Yan Clan, one of the Ancient Eight Clans, has sent a delegation this time, and their purpose for coming here is to propose a marriage for Brother Gu Fei!"

"What?"

"Propose a marriage for Brother Gu Fei?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yixian's expression changed instantly.

(End of this chapter)