Chapter 827

"Painter Haotian, were the letters sent to the Su family over the past few years intercepted? Why are you unwilling to see me?"

Jiang Huanhuan did not catch up with Su Muqing and the others beside her first, but instead stood on tiptoe, came to Li Hao, leaned her exquisite and lively little face toward Li Hao, and asked while looking up.

The body fragrance of the young girl, accompanied by the scent of her breath like orchids, rushed toward him.

Before Li Hao could respond, Su Muqing's expression beside him turned cold, and she said:

"My Su family would never do such a thing. I wish he would leave, so he wouldn't be an eyesore in my Su family!"

"Muqing."

Su Wanqing's expression changed slightly, and she pulled Su Muqing. After all, there were many geniuses present, and speaking so harshly would make Li Hao too embarrassed.

Lin Jinrou and Jiang Huanhuan both had slight changes in their expressions as they looked at Li Hao, but they saw that Li Hao had no anger.

"I had something to do over the past few years and couldn't get away. Sorry."

Li Hao said to Jiang Huanhuan, turning a deaf ear to Su Muqing's words.

Seeing Li Hao like this, a trace of disappointment appeared in Jiang Huanhuan's eyes, and she said: "It's a pity that Painter Haotian is so wronged. I heard from Wanqing that you only have a short hundred years of soul-life. Why don't you come to my Jiang family? I will definitely recommend you to my father, so you can get the top cultivation resources of my Jiang family. How about it?"

Hearing Jiang Huanhuan's words, the people around had slight changes in their expressions; they did not expect Jiang Huanhuan to promise Li Hao such great benefits.

For a time, the eyes of the few fell on Li Hao. If one could get the cultivation of the Jiang family's top resources, even an ordinary genius could enter the top ranks.

Su Muqing raised her brows, feeling a sense of relief in her heart, but immediately, there was a certain feeling of annoyance. She looked at Li Hao coldly.

Li Hao's expression was calm, and he bowed and said: "I appreciate Miss Jiang's kindness, but I came here only for her."

As he spoke, he looked at Su Muqing.

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned and somewhat surprised.

Su Muqing was also stunned. She clearly did not expect Li Hao to refuse so decisively. Although this Jiang family was slightly inferior to the Su family, the gap was not large. If he could get the cultivation of the Jiang family's core, he would surely have great achievements in the future.

"Painter Haotian, as far as I know, Muqing has a marriage contract with my clan. If you pursue her so bitterly, I'm afraid it will end in nothing. It would be better to..."

Beside her, Lin Jinrou stared at Li Hao and said softly.

Jiang Huanhuan was also stunned, not expecting Li Hao to refuse so quickly after she had gritted her teeth and made the decision herself.

If she had invited many of the geniuses present with these words, the scene would have been sensational, and everyone would have scrambled for it.

Su Wanqing looked at Li Hao deeply and could not help but sigh, having a new realization of Li Hao's persistence.

Su Xuexue looked at Li Hao thoughtfully and did not speak.

"It doesn't matter. I act according to my heart all my life, regardless of the result."

Li Hao said to Lin Jinrou.

Lin Jinrou looked at Li Hao and did not speak again, but suddenly felt that this youth's pursuit did not seem like the previous pursuers of Su Muqing. Could it be that there really is true love in this world? Can it transcend cultivation and transcend longevity?

You must know that with such cultivation from the Jiang family, this immortal path would surely be smooth and the future bright. Why worry about not having a Dao companion?

"Hmph, do you think you can move me with these words? Wishful thinking!"

Su Muqing suddenly sneered and said: "Take advantage of the fact that Huanhuan hasn't changed her mind, I advise you to agree and don't miss the rare opportunity of your life."

Jiang Huanhuan hurriedly said: "Yes, Painter Haotian, Muqing has already said so. It is impossible for her to accept you. She has that Lin family Imperial Son, and no one in the world can surpass him. You cannot have a chance."

Li Hao shook his head slightly and did not explain further.

Seeing Li Hao so persistent, Jiang Huanhuan felt disappointed. The few Jiang family geniuses behind her looked at Li Hao with strange eyes. When Jiang Huanhuan promised just now, they had broken into a cold sweat. If they really recruited this unknown guy, wouldn't they waste a large amount of resources?

But the other party actually dared to refuse, which surprised them. To be able to resist such temptation, could this person have a bad brain?

"Let's go."

Su Wanqing sighed and said.

Jiang Huanhuan and Lin Jinrou did not say anything more, and their eyes looking at Li Hao also had a few more points of disappointment.

As the three major families of the Gusu Imperial Star, the locations of the Jiang family, the Lin family, and the Su family were all arranged in the places closest to the Sword Pool.

Under Su Wanqing's instructions, a futon position was also added for Li Hao.

As soon as Li Hao sat down, he felt a biting sword intent rushing toward him from the Sword Pool in front, containing thousands of layers of Dao rhyme like angry waves. These Dao rhymes were not only the characteristics of the water Dao origin, but also the sharpness of the metal Dao origin, the explosion of the fire Dao origin, and even the formless flow of the time origin.

After everyone was seated, some figures of geniuses from various clans flew over one after another outside the Sword God Peak.

Some flew over driving colorful fans, some princes descended in carriages pulled by nine dragons, and some fairies descended driving colorful immortal clouds, all showing extraordinary postures. Placed outside, they were all geniuses who stood out from the crowd, dragons and phoenixes among men, and geniuses who were hard to come by in a thousand years.

As more and more people arrived, the noise at the scene became louder. The Su family, the Jiang family, and the Lin family naturally became the focus of everyone's attention.

Not long after, five whistling sounds came.

Su Wanqing looked up, immediately rose, and said: "Brother Su Qiyu."

The leading youth had a tall figure and a handsome face. He was dressed in immortal treasures, and there were nine precious immortal pearls on his belt, which were extremely dazzling.

Each of these immortal pearls could withstand a full-force killing move of the peak Immortal Monarch Realm without needing to be activated.

Su Xuexue and Su Muqing also rose one after another to greet him.

Su Qiyu swept his eyes toward the three women, and his gaze immediately fell on Li Hao beside them, with surprise in his eyes, saying:

"Who is this?"

Su Muqing's expression looked a bit unpleasant, and she said: "Just an idler, no need to pay attention."

"Could it be that he is the guy who is rumored outside to want to pursue Sister Muqing?"

Among the four Su family disciples behind Su Qiyu, one of them asked curiously.

Hearing this, the other three all revealed realization, and their eyes looking at Li Hao immediately became unkind, with a bit of contempt.

Su Qiyu had been in retreat during this period, impacting the Immortal King Realm. Hearing this, he asked suspiciously: "Pursuing Muqing?"

He felt surprised and shocked. Was there really such a bold guy on the Gusu Imperial Star who was not afraid of death?

Moreover, the other party could actually sit beside Su Muqing and the others without being beheaded on the spot, which was even more strange.

Worried that Li Hao would be embarrassed, Su Wanqing quickly transmitted the matter to Su Qiyu, informing him of the marriage contract and her father's order.

Su Qiyu was stunned and suddenly realized. When he heard Su Wanqing say that Li Hao only had a hundred years of soul-life, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he could not help but stare at Li Hao.

"Really?"

Su Qiyu asked via sound transmission.

Su Wanqing nodded.

Su Qiyu stared deeply at Li Hao. Hearing the mocking voices of the few behind him, he immediately raised his hand to stop their words.

He understood that there was an Emperor existence sitting behind the other party, which was why his father was so indulgent. Otherwise, with just a marriage contract, how could he possibly make concessions, and even risk offending the Lin family.

Now that the demon race is eyeing them covetously and the pressure on the border is great, the human race in the Northern Region cannot afford internal strife!

"All of you, quiet down. Since it is Sister Muqing's business, I believe Sister Muqing will handle it with discretion."

Su Qiyu said, and then sat aside with a few people.

The four were a bit puzzled, not knowing why Brother Qiyu was shielding this youth, but they were all children of great clans, so how could they not have some thoughts? They all soon stopped talking and just secretly speculated about Li Hao's background and identity. After they were seated, not long after, geniuses from other clans came to visit, but it was just simple politeness to get to know each other.

This Sword Pool laurel competition is both an opportunity for geniuses of various clans to make a name for themselves and an opportunity to build relationships with the three major families.

Geniuses of various clans walked around the scene. In addition to greeting the geniuses of the three major families, they would also chat with some friendly clans, accompany each other, help each other stand firm in their respective families, and help each other for mutual benefit.

As the noise grew louder, several figures flew over.

The leader was an old man with white hair, with a crane-like appearance and a childlike face. He looked kind and did not emit any aura, but his eyes had a soul-stirring feeling that made people afraid to look directly at him.

"Immortal King Tan is here."

Someone whispered. The scene soon slowly became quiet. Those geniuses of the clans who were walking around and visiting each other also quickly returned to their positions.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Immortal Osmanthus has bloomed again this year."

The old man smiled and said: "This time, not only have fourteen Divine Spring Jin Gui bloomed, but the Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus, which blooms once in ten thousand years, will also bloom today. I have calculated the flowering period. Today, we are holding the Sword Pool laurel martial arts discussion. The Immortal Osmanthus is limited, so it depends on who among you can win the top spot with your ability!"

Hearing his words, everyone looked at the six Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus on the highest branch, with light in their eyes.

"I believe you all already know the rules. In a sparring match between peers, those who can win five matches can get a chance to pick the Flowing Frost Silver Osmanthus, and those who win ten matches can get a chance to pick the Divine Spring Jin Gui!"

Immortal King Tan said: "If you can be supreme among your peers, have never been defeated, and no one dares to challenge you again, you will get the chance to pick the Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus."

Hearing this, everyone was in an uproar. To defeat all peers—this difficulty was too high.

"If there are fewer peers participating and you win by default, you will fight against my immortal puppets to supplement to ten wins, which also counts as a victory."

Immortal King Tan said.

Everyone knew about this, but the difficulty of picking the Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus was somewhat unimaginably difficult.

"To defeat all peers, this is too difficult."

"I didn't expect it to be such a rule. Immortal King Tan would rather let the Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus wither than let us get it. But in this way, the scarcity of this item can be considered rare in the world. Although it can only be preserved for ten years, it highlights its preciousness even more!"

Everyone discussed, their eyes glowing. It was just that they had self-knowledge, and their eyes swept toward the Su, Lin, and Jiang families. Only the geniuses of their three families could probably do it.

"So difficult."

Su Wanqing and Su Xuexue both frowned. In this way, they did not dare to say they had full confidence. After all, there were still the Lin family and the Jiang family present.

"It seems that this time it is a head-on confrontation. When the time comes, Sister Su, please yield."

Lin Jinrou said with a light smile.

Su Xuexue said calmly: "I also like that Immortal Rhyme Purple Osmanthus very much."

Su Wanqing pursed her lips slightly. Although she didn't speak, how could a woman not like it?

Su Muqing did not speak, her eyes revealing confidence in her calmness. As the True Phoenix of the Su family, she was at the Sixth Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm and asked herself that she had never encountered an opponent at this realm.

Hearing the noisy discussion at the scene, Li Hao could not help but feel a little curious. Although he saw that the Immortal Osmanthus by the waterfall belonged to spiritual objects, he could not see how heaven-defying they were, so he could not help but curiously ask Su Wanqing beside him:

"Is this Immortal Osmanthus a rare great elixir? What are its effects?"

Su Wanqing shook her head slightly and said: "It's just a rare immortal flower. As for the effects... it doesn't have any effects. It's not the kind of great elixir you understand."

Li Hao was puzzled, "Then why fight for it?"

"Because it's beautiful."

Su Wanqing said softly: "It's beautiful, scarce, and combined with the difficulty of obtaining it, that's why everyone fights for it. Initially, I heard it was just used as a prize for an exchange between families, and later it gradually evolved into a symbol of preciousness and genius. If it were just divine medicine and lingzhi, those vulgar things, we wouldn't come here to fight for them. With just one order, the family would prepare them."

Hearing this, Li Hao was a bit enlightened. It turned out to be something marketed, endowed with the meaning of "genius and preciousness," which was why it was fought for.

"And this Immortal Osmanthus only lasts for ten years, and it withers in ten years. With such scarcity, who wouldn't love it?"

Su Wanqing said.

Li Hao nodded.

At this moment, as Immortal King Tan finished announcing the rules, he raised his hand to set up a battle platform in front of the Sword Pool and laid down a sealing array barrier.

Afterwards, he began to let the geniuses of various clans challenge and perform freely on the stage.

This was both a game of chess for geniuses and a viewing session like a play party. Many immortal attendants interspersed, sending immortal fruits and nectar to eat and drink, which was quite leisurely.

The Su, Jiang, and Lin families did not take action. On the battle platform, geniuses from other clans went on stage one after another to issue challenges and engage in immortal technique duels.

The three major families and other clans slightly inferior to the three major families chose to watch first, calm and composed, not in a hurry to perform as soon as they came up, giving other clans some opportunities to show themselves.

As a big family, they naturally have the style of a big family.

"Lin Jinrou, why didn't that brother of yours come?"

Jiang Huanhuan sat on the right side of the Su family and asked Lin Jinrou on the left side of the Su family.

Lin Jinrou drank a sip of nectar and said indifferently: "If my brother came, would there be any need for others to compete in this Sword Pool gathering? I'm afraid everyone's eyes would be focused on him."

Jiang Huanhuan pouted slightly, but had to admit that if that Lin family True Dragon came, the scene would surely be boiling and explosive, and everyone would surround him.

Hearing the words of the two, Su Wanqing looked at Li Hao, and seeing that Li Hao felt nothing, she felt relieved, but sighed in her heart again.

Time passed slowly, and immortal fruits were constantly presented. Li Hao tasted them silently. Others around him were whispering. Besides occasionally asking Su Wanqing about some things, he just drank by himself. Only his gaze stayed mostly on Su Muqing beside him, and in his mind, he could not help but recall the various encounters with that young girl in the past.

In that border town in the human world, at that tea stall...

After a long time, a burst of intense cheers came, interrupting Li Hao's thoughts.

"So powerful, that Bai Mocheng of the Bai family has actually improved so much. Thirteen battles and ten wins at the Third Level of the Immortal Monarch Realm, too strong!"

"Fourteen Divine Spring Jin Gui, one less."

"It seems that besides the Four Little Phoenixes, this Bai Mocheng will also follow closely and step into the ranks of top geniuses."

Everyone discussed.

On the battle platform, a graceful youth put away his sword, walked down the stage slowly, returned to his family, and sat down beside a sweet-smiling girl.

The girl hurriedly asked about his injuries, her eyes revealing concern, while the youth just smiled indifferently and said: "As long as you like it, once I pick it, I want people to know that what others have, my sister will have too!"

The girl's eyes were full of emotion.

Li Hao understood that the men who came here, besides competing with their peers, some also came to win laurels for the sisters in their clans or the people they admired.

"The Bai family has also begun to gradually show signs of climate over these years."

Su Xuexue glanced and said calmly.

Su Wanqing nodded, and then her gaze turned to Li Hao beside her, saying: "Haotian, why don't you go on stage and try? With your strength, the chance of winning ten matches is still very high, and you can also pick a Divine Spring Jin Gui!"

Hearing her words, Su Qiyu and the others could not help but look at Li Hao, with surprise appearing in the depths of their eyes.

(End of chapter)