Chapter 159: Xun Er: This Marriage, I Do Not Agree!

Gu Fei felt warm inside; he stroked Xiao Xianle's little face, then looked at Xiao Yixian and Cai'er, feeling very satisfied in his heart.

The happiest thing in this world is for a family to be happily together.

There is nothing more important than this.

"Young friend Gu Fei, you have bestowed a heaven-sent opportunity this time; you are a great benefactor to our Dragon Clan. If there is anything you need in the future, the Dragon Clan will surely support you with all our might!" Zhuli said, coming over in excitement to express his gratitude.

"You are too kind. Zi Yan is my friend; I never thought about wanting any reward for helping her!" Gu Fei smiled and shook his head.

Afterwards, once Xiao Yixian, Cai'er, and Qing Lin finished celebrating Zi Yan's breakthrough to Dou Sheng, Gu Fei continued to rest to recover his energy.

After absorbing some of the energy from the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, Gu Fei felt he was only one final step away from being a Nine-Star Dou Zun, and he had originally planned to start his breakthrough after a sleep.

But unexpectedly, after sleeping for two consecutive days and nights, Gu Fei woke up to find that he had broken through directly to a Nine-Star Dou Zun.

"It would be great if I could keep breaking through just by sleeping."

After waking up refreshed, Gu Fei felt the energy within his body and smiled.

"I wonder when I will be able to step into the realm of a Saint!"

Because of Zi Yan's breakthrough, a fire was ignited in Gu Fei's heart; he was getting closer and closer to being a Half-Saint.

With Zi Yan becoming a Dou Sheng, Gu Fei also couldn't wait to step into that realm.

And then launch the final charge toward that unprecedented realm.

Gu Fei also knew that the gap between a Nine-Star Dou Zun and a Half-Saint, or even a Dou Sheng, was incomparably vast.

Because, to achieve the status of a Half-Saint, one must still endure the arduous process of Nine Turns to Sainthood.

Compressing and refining one's Dou Qi nine times.

Many people spend their entire lives stuck at this stage, eventually dying in sorrow.

"This kind of thing cannot be rushed."

Gu Fei withdrew his aura, stopped checking his internal state, stood up, and walked outside the main building.

Yesterday, Xiao Yixian told him that to welcome the Lei Clan delegation, the Ancient Clan had prepared a banquet and had invited Gu Fei to attend.

Gu Fei was not very willing to go, but the invitation letter had already been delivered to his doorstep, so it would not be good to decline.

After tidying up a bit, Gu Fei headed toward the location of the banquet.

On the way, Gu Fei heard some rumors about the purpose of the banquet, but he did not care about them, so he did not pay much attention.

After arriving at the banquet site, the Lei Clan disciples had all arrived, and Lei Dong, sitting in the front row, also saw Gu Fei's arrival.

He first looked behind Gu Fei to confirm that Zi Yan had not come, and only then did he look at Gu Fei with a gloomy expression.

Gu Fei glanced at Lei Dong indifferently and also sensed his slightly hostile gaze.

However, he did not care and found his seat to sit down.

Xun Er's gaze also fell upon Gu Fei; the expression in her eyes was very complex.

There was unwillingness, confusion, loss, and also some reluctance to let go.

From beginning to end, Gu Fei did not look at her once, which made Xun Er feel as if she had fallen into a bottomless abyss.

"It is true, the women by his side are all so outstanding... it seems he does not lack one more like me!"

"If the flower is fragrant, the butterflies will come... I must become even more outstanding!"

Xun Er thought silently to herself, unconsciously clenching her fists.

Compared to the complex emotions of the younger generation, the Lei Clan Elders who arrived looked at Gu Fei with appreciation.

At twenty-something years old, Gu Fei was already a Nine-Star Dou Zun; this talent was even more terrifying than Lei Dong's had been, and what was even more terrifying were the people around him.

Not long after Gu Fei arrived, Gu Yuan, Gu Lie, and other Gu Clan Elders also entered the venue one after another.

"Haha, the Ancient Clan and the Lei Clan have not interacted for over a decade. Now that you have come, everyone must enjoy themselves..."

After everyone had arrived, Gu Yuan expressed his welcome to the Lei Clan Elders, and after both sides exchanged some pleasantries, the banquet officially began.

As the banquet started, the Lei Clan's swift and decisive character was displayed to the fullest; as soon as Gu Yuan finished his polite remarks, a Lei Clan Elder stood up and said: "Clan Leader Gu Yuan, we have come this time to propose a marriage for Lei Dong, and these are the gifts our Lei Clan has brought."

After the Lei Clan Elder finished speaking, a large number of boxes filled with rare treasures appeared.

"I wonder who the Lei Clan wishes to propose to this time?"

Gu Lie asked.

"Naturally, it is Clan Leader Gu Yuan's daughter, Miss Xun Er!"

The Lei Clan Elder said.

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately caused a stir throughout the venue; they were not surprised, but rather had expressions that confirmed what they already knew.

This news had actually spread a few days ago; the Gu Clan Elders and Gu Yuan had long known the Lei Clan's intentions, and many Elders felt that, given Lei Dong's excellence, he was a good match for Xun Er.

Gu Yuan had asked just now only to go through the motions and prevent any complications.

Otherwise, if the other party changed their mind, he, Xun Er, and the Lei Clan would all be left in an awkward position.

"Xun Er, what is your opinion?"

Gu Yuan naturally would not agree directly; he doted on this daughter of his very much and naturally had to consult her own opinion.

Xun Er's attention had been on Gu Fei the whole time, and upon hearing Gu Yuan's question, she stood up and refused without hesitation: "Father, I only like Gu Fei; in this life, I only want to be Gu Fei's wife."

"In my eyes, Gu Fei is the most outstanding person in this world!"

Hearing these words, Gu Fei's brows furrowed slightly.

He did not expect that Xun Er would actually announce her feelings in public like this.

The Lei Clan had just proposed, and Xun Er's words could be said to completely disregard the Lei Clan's face, or even rub the Lei Clan's face into the dirt; Lei Dong already felt his face turning red, and there was anger in his heart.

As soon as Xun Er's words fell, the members of the Lei Clan looked at her with furrowed brows.

Gu Yuan also did not expect that Xun Er would refuse so bluntly; his gaze lingered on Xun Er and then shifted to Gu Fei, his brows furrowing.

He was not worried about offending the Lei Clan, but he just did not expect Xun Er to be like this now...

Gu Yuan remembered that before Xun Er and Gu Fei were married, this situation was exactly the opposite of what it was now; it had completely reversed.

"Xun Er, we all know that Gu Fei's talent is extremely strong, and he is even the most outstanding talent of the Ancient Clan, but there is always someone better, and there is always a heaven beyond the heaven; one should not be so certain about everything, and there must always be room for maneuver."

A Gu Clan Elder stood out to smooth things over.

Gu Lie appeared somewhat awkward on the side; since the matter involved his own grandson Gu Fei, he really found it difficult to say anything.

Xun Er was unimpressed by the Elder's persuasion and continued, "There may not be someone better, and there may not be a heaven beyond the heaven; Gu Fei's talent is simply the best of his generation, and no one can compare to him!"

"In my heart, he is the most outstanding person!"

Xun Er said this once again, and Lei Dong could finally no longer endure it; he stood up, Dou Qi surging on the surface of his body, and if he did not restrain himself, he would go straight for Gu Fei.

"Hmph, he is the most outstanding person?"

"He is nothing but a coward hiding behind a woman!"

Lei Dong stood up and said very unconvinced; clearly, he felt that with his Half-Saint cultivation, he was more outstanding than Gu Fei.

A few days ago, he could have completely defeated Gu Fei in public, but the suddenly appearing Zi Yan had stolen his thunder; if it were just Gu Fei, how could he have forced him to leave in such a dejected manner!

Gu Fei looked at Lei Dong indifferently, not wanting to engage in a war of words with him.

Xun Er, however, did not intend to let it go at that.

"Lei Dong, do you think your talent is remarkable? Do you think you can be mentioned in the same breath as Gu Fei?"

"I ask you, how old are you this year? I'm afraid you're nearly thirty, aren't you? Nearly thirty, and you have only barely reached Half-Saint; what was your cultivation when you were twenty-two?"

Xun Er issued a series of questions.

(End of this chapter)