Chapter 83: Yuan Family Descendant

Yuan Ziqi failed to propose marriage, but he was not disappointed. Although the Zheng family daughter was good, it wasn't that he had to marry her. In the end, as the eldest grandson of the Yuan family of Yuanjiawan, what kind of woman couldn't he marry? His father once said that if this trip didn't work out, he planned to propose to Elder Zhao of the Qingyu Sect for his young daughter. Although that beauty's appearance was not as good as the Zheng family daughter's, her status was precious, even higher, and her limbs were complete.

He looked at the red reward sealed by the Zheng family again—one spirit stone. It wasn't much, nor was it little, but he didn't plan to open it. This was his first time going out to propose marriage, so he would keep this reward as a souvenir.

Under the crescent moon, walking on the mountain road, tonight's breeze was blowing, bringing the chill of melting snow from the slopes on both sides, making one feel increasingly clear-headed. This was his first time leaving the protection of his home and walking the world alone. Although he hadn't gone far, only a hundred miles from home, it was quite interesting.

He looked curiously at the dark mountains around him, unable to help but imagine, wondering if there were any highway robbers, or if he would encounter any accidents that would allow him to test the twin blades in his hands?

What one hopes for comes true; he really ran into an accident ahead—someone was fighting in the middle of the road!

Yuan Ziqi rushed over excitedly, but after recognizing the people, he couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed. He recognized both people fighting; they were the two "talents" from the banquet just now—one was the Bai Yun Swordsman from Bai Yun Villa, and the other was the young Sect Master of the Three Mystical Sect.

It was just that the fighting between these two was different from others. The young Sect Master of the Three Mystical Sect was sitting cross-legged on the ground, sweat beads constantly seeping from his forehead, and white mist rising faintly under the blowing cold wind. The Bai Yun Swordsman was suspended in a very strange posture, his legs clamped tightly, his buttocks twisting from time to time. Looking at his face, it was flushed red, his eyes were unfocused, and he was staring blankly at something unknown ahead.

After seeing clearly, he couldn't help but add a bit of admiration for Liu Xiaolou. If he remembered correctly, Liu Xiaolou should be at the third level of Qi Refinement, three levels lower than the Bai Yun Swordsman, yet he had actually forced the Bai Yun Swordsman to such a point. Even if he couldn't hold on in the end, it was a victory despite defeat. No wonder he could be a Sect Master; one had to admire him.

Putting away his own five-colored twin blades, Yuan Ziqi stepped forward a few steps to persuade them. "Two brothers, what is this for? You were fine just now, why are you fighting here? For my sake, Yuan, how about you stop now? If there is anything you can't get past, you can talk it out properly."

Liu Xiaolou was indeed unable to hold on anymore; after all, the difference in true qi was too great. Seeing someone persuading them to make peace, he immediately went with the flow and withdrew the Deep Abyss Mystical Stone Array.

He wiped his sweat and complained, "Brother Yuan, this battle is not my fault. It is that fellow Yun who is bullying people too much. He failed to propose marriage and insists on blaming me."

Yuan Ziqi said to the Bai Yun Swordsman, "Brother Yun... Brother Yun?"

The Bai Yun Swordsman woke up as if from a dream, exhaled a long breath, but ignored Yuan Ziqi, instead saying fiercely to Liu Xiaolou, "What kind of evil method is this? Truly shameless!"

Liu Xiaolou curled his lips. "This is just an illusion array. You see what you think about. Who is truly shameless, you know in your own heart."

Yuan Ziqi scratched the back of his head. "Two brothers, what does this mean? What's wrong with an illusion array?"

The Bai Yun Swordsman's face turned red. He didn't want to say more, spat, and turned to leave. "I am ashamed to be associated with a thief like you!"

After he left, Liu Xiaolou told Yuan Ziqi about how he had inexplicably vented his anger on him and drawn his sword at the slightest disagreement. Yuan Ziqi sighed and said, "Sect Master Liu, don't be angry. I have heard a little about Brother Yun's affairs. His family is forcing him to marry a... well, a woman he doesn't like very much. This is a common occurrence, so he has had some disputes with his family. In short, when he left home, he agreed with his family that within three months, he must find a beautiful lady of equal status, otherwise, he would have to return to the villa to get married."

Liu Xiaolou nodded. "No wonder."

Yuan Ziqi said, "As far as I know, this is the second family he has visited to propose marriage. Brother Yun... it's not easy for him..."

Liu Xiaolou said, "That still has nothing to do with me... Hmm? The second family? Is there a third?"

Yuan Ziqi said, "The Li family of Damu Mountain is also seeking a son-in-law. The Li family daughter is also famous. I hope Brother Yun achieves his wish this time."

Liu Xiaolou was thoughtful. "The Li family of Damu Mountain? Are they very famous? Are they worthy of his Bai Yun Villa?"

Yuan Ziqi nodded. "That is the main branch of the Xunyang Sect. Hasn't Sect Master Liu heard of them? They are not just worthy; if Brother Yun can achieve his wish, it would be climbing high."

The Xunyang Sect was also a great sect of the world. Liu Xiaolou had heard of them; their fame was only slightly weaker than the Qingyu Sect, but they were by no means inferior to sects like Zhanglong or Dongyang. The Li family of Damu Mountain being one of the main branches of the Xunyang Sect meant that the Li family occupied high positions such as elders or even Sect Master of the Xunyang Sect all year round. It was a family background that Liu Xiaolou could look up to but never reach. Although Bai Yun Villa was considered a high-ranking family among the secular families, compared to them, it could indeed be called climbing high.

"Are you not going, Brother Yuan?" Liu Xiaolou asked again.

"Damu Mountain is not a place just anyone can visit. My family didn't receive an invitation, so it's not like I can go just because I want to." Yuan Ziqi was very honest about this.

Liu Xiaolou still had a good impression of Yuan Ziqi, so he traveled with him at night, hoping to form a good relationship. Even if he couldn't help himself in the future, being able to get to know a direct descendant of a high-ranking family would always be something to be proud of.

Yuan Ziqi was a kind person, and since it was his first time in the world, his knowledge was limited, and his prejudice against different sects was not deep. Liu Xiaolou talked to him about the dangers of the world, urged him to be careful, and added some deliberate flattery from time to time, which moved him deeply. Therefore, after leaving Luo Mountain, he had almost become a confidant with Liu Xiaolou and changed his address to "Brother Liu."

At the intersection at the foot of the mountain, he issued a sincere invitation, wanting to invite Liu Xiaolou to Yuanjiawan to sleep together, but was politely declined by Liu Xiaolou.

Liu Xiaolou said sincerely, "Brother Yuan, you are a good person and do not look down on me because of my background. I will keep this in my heart. But your family's status is noble. If I go, I fear it will cause displeasure and bring unnecessary trouble to you, so let's forget it. When you have time in the future, please be sure to visit Wulong Mountain. I will certainly sweep the bed and wait for you."

Yuan Ziqi asked a few more times, but still couldn't move Liu Xiaolou, so he sighed, "Brother, you are truly a sincere person, thinking of me everywhere. Since that's the case, let me go to Wulong Mountain."

Liu Xiaolou was stunned, thinking to himself, why are you so honest? So he said, "How about this, you just said you need to go home to get married. After you get married, we brothers will gather properly, wouldn't that be better?"

Yuan Ziqi nodded. "It's a deal!"

Thus, the two parted in tears.

After walking far away, Liu Xiaolou took a big detour and headed due east. Following the route he had inquired about earlier, he chased with all his might. By noon the next day, he finally saw the figure he had been chasing for half a day in the wild fields ahead.

It was the Bai Yun Swordsman.

Only then did Liu Xiaolou slow his pace, hanging far behind, carefully following him for another three days until they arrived at a range of rolling mountains.

Damu Mountain had arrived.

PS: The book will be on the shelves tomorrow at 12:00 noon. There is a message about the launch after this chapter. ===== CHAPTER 84 =====