Chapter 119: How could a woman be so eager to make a man marry her?

Deep within the mountain range, in a solemn, profound-black grand hall, a large group of Gu Clan Elders gathered. Each of them wore a grave expression, earnestly considering one matter.

That matter was the Yan Clan's proposal of marriage this time.

After meeting with the Yan Clan Elders, Gu Nanhai immediately contacted the Elders within his own clan to gather at the Gu Clan grand hall to discuss the matter of Gu Fei taking a wife.

As Gu Fei's grandfather, Gu Lie also temporarily set aside his duties with the Black Annihilation Army to come and discuss it.

"The Yan Clan has sent people to propose marriage for Gu Fei. That woman has excellent talent; is the Yan Clan really willing to part with her?"

"What is there to be unwilling about? In terms of talent, my grandson is far stronger than that Yan Clan woman; they wouldn't be at a loss in any case..." Speaking of talent, Gu Lie was the first to express his disagreement; Gu Fei's talent did not lose to anyone!

"In my opinion, the Yan Clan's move is not solely for this purpose. I suspect they have their eyes on Gu Fei's ability to fuse Exotic Fire!"

An Elder stated this key point, immediately drawing agreement from countless others.

To simultaneously control several types of Exotic Fire and fuse them together—aside from the supreme experts who could force it through sheer power—was unheard of.

This secret held by Gu Fei was indeed immensely attractive to the Yan Clan.

"Correct. Most of the Yan Clan's methods involve fire control, and they possess many Exotic Fires. However, apart from Clan Leader Yan Jin, no one else can simultaneously refine two types of Exotic Fire, and even Yan Jin only barely manages it by relying on his immense strength."

"Look at Gu Fei by contrast. He is only at the Dou Zun level, yet he has already fused four types of Exotic Fire. The Yan Clan must be wanting to use this marriage to extract the secret of fusing Exotic Fire from Gu Fei!"

Many Elders who were not very familiar with Gu Fei could not help but gasp upon hearing this. Had Gu Fei already fused four types of Exotic Fire within his body?

"Then, should we agree to this marriage?"

After a round of discussion, an Elder asked.

"Since Gu Fei and Xun Er have already separated, this Huo Zhi is indeed a decent candidate!"

"They want to obtain something from Gu Fei, so we can do the reverse and get our hands on the Yan Clan's Exotic Fire..."

Once this idea was put forward, it immediately received approval from many.

"It is just that my grandson already has someone he fancies..."

Gu Lie spoke up suddenly at this moment.

He could not forget the bold words Gu Fei had spoken in front of him before.

If I become a Dou Di, my bloodline shall surely be supreme!

He respected Gu Fei's choice and would not make changes because of these Elders.

Gu Lie was Gu Fei's direct relative, and his status in the clan was second only to Clan Leader Gu Yuan.

If his support could not be obtained, this matter would be very difficult to handle.

Just as everyone was in a dilemma, a man wearing coarse cloth clothes appeared before everyone present without any warning.

Most of the Elders present were Dou Sheng; there was only one person in the entire Ancient Clan who could appear out of thin air right under their noses without them noticing, and that was Clan Leader Gu Yuan.

"In my view, whether or not to agree to this marriage should be decided by Gu Fei and that woman after they meet in person. Set a banquet for tomorrow and call the lad Gu Fei over..."

With Gu Yuan having spoken, the Elders said nothing more; the final decision-making power was left in Gu Fei's hands.

That evening, Gu Fei returned after finishing his duties in the Black Annihilation Army. Upon entering the room, he found the atmosphere inside somewhat heavy.

He looked at Xiao Yixian, who was keeping her head lowered, a strange look in her ethereal eyes.

"Brother Gu Fei, you don't know..."

Zi Yan, beside Xiao Yixian, made faces at Gu Fei, and Gu Fei immediately understood what was going on.

"Silly girl, what are you thinking? I will not agree to marry that Huo Zhi..."

On the way back, Gu Fei had naturally heard about those matters. Knowing that Xiao Yixian had also learned of this, he stepped forward to comfort her.

"I know you won't... but that Yan Clan woman is so outstanding, it's hard to guarantee that your clan's seniors won't agree!"

Xiao Yixian threw herself into Gu Fei's arms and said softly.

She knew Gu Fei's heart, and she could also guess the thoughts of those seniors in the Ancient Clan...

Gu Fei was devoted to her, but the Ancient Clan seniors did not approve of her.

"Rest assured, as long as I am firm in my stance, the Clan Leader and Grandfather will not force me to change my mind..."

Gu Fei was still very confident about this.

Looking at Gu Fei's firm gaze, Xiao Yixian's heart, which had been drifting, finally stabilized a bit. She squeezed out a smile and nestled into Gu Fei's embrace.

【Xiao Yixian feels moved; Emotion Value +100】

【Xiao Yixian feels strong dependency; Emotion Value +200】

Early the next morning, Gu Fei had just opened his sleepy eyes when he received a summons from his grandfather, saying he was to attend a banquet.

Gu Fei immediately knew the true purpose of the banquet and looked at Xiao Yixian lying beside him.

"Don't worry, wait for my good news!"

Gu Fei kissed Xiao Yixian lightly on the lips, and after bidding her farewell, he rushed to the banquet.

At the banquet hall, Xun Er, Gu Qingyang, Gu Yao, and other young talents were all seated.

Xun Er's gaze often lingered on Huo Zhi, full of hostility. This feeling was as if she considered herself Gu Fei's original wife and Huo Zhi the mistress.

Huo Zhi, however, ignored Xun Er, not even glancing at her from start to finish. In her eyes, Xun Er was not even as much of a threat to her as that outsider woman, Xiao Yixian.

"Respected elders, Gu Fei is late!"

Soon, as Gu Fei stepped in, numerous gazes were drawn to him.

Huo Zhi also looked toward him. In terms of appearance, Gu Fei could be considered handsome, but that was not what Huo Zhi cared about.

"It is the aura of Exotic Fire, and there is more than one type. It seems the news the clan received is not false..."

Huo Zhi's eyes flickered as she murmured in her heart. At the same time, the flame pattern between her brows quietly bloomed.

"Huh?"

Gu Fei looked toward Huo Zhi, noticing the pattern on her forehead.

The Exotic Fire within his body had suddenly become active just now, displaying an excited emotion.

Her Exotic Fire... is it the Red Lotus Karmic Fire?

"Gu Fei, come, sit here!"

Gu Lie beckoned for Gu Fei to sit by his side.

In the seat next to him was the group from the Yan Clan.

"This child's cultivation has actually reached Four-Star Dou Zun! His future is boundless!"

Elder Huo Yao of the Yan Clan probed Gu Fei's cultivation and could not help but exclaim in surprise.

Although he knew Gu Fei was a genius, he had not expected him to have already reached Four-Star Dou Zun.

Before Gu Fei, Huo Zhi's Eight-Star Dou Zong seemed somewhat insignificant.

"Four-Star Dou Zun?"

Hearing the Elder's words, Huo Zhi was also shocked; Gu Fei was of a similar age to her, and she had not expected him to have surpassed her by so much.

This immediately caused the way Huo Zhi looked at Gu Fei to change significantly.

Powerful strength is often enough to redefine inherent impressions.

"Child, you must already be aware of why I have asked you to come today!"

Gu Lie looked at Gu Fei and asked.

"Mm!" Gu Fei nodded, then looked in the direction where the Yan Clan was seated.

"Regarding the Yan Clan's kind intentions this time, Gu Fei can only say I am sorry!"

"I already have a woman I love!"

Gu Fei replied without the slightest hesitation.

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