Chapter 83: Proposing Marriage

"Sister Ruyue, Fellow Daoist Kuangshi, the two of you have graced me with your presence. I, Shenguang, failed to welcome you from afar, and I hope you two will not mind."

After the woman performed a salute to the two, a hint of a smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.

"What are you saying, Fellow Daoist? It is Ruyue who has come uninvited, and I hope you will not take offense."

Ruyue Xianzi smiled lightly. She and Shenguang were originally good friends, and now that she had a request, she naturally had nothing to say against it. Although she could not be called submissive, she was extremely courteous.

"Come, Fellow Daoist, pay your respects to the Xianzi."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Shenguang Xianzi was slightly stunned, a look of surprise appearing on her face, as Su Zhangqing had already arrived before them, transformed into a streak of light.

"I am Su Zhangqing, greetings to the Xianzi."

"Good, since you are a friend of Sister Ruyue, then you are not an outsider; there is no need for such formalities."

Seeing the two sides so intimate, a flash of imperceptible gloom crossed the face of Kuangshi Laoguai, but it returned to normal in an instant.

"Since our parting back then, the Xianzi and I have not met for a hundred years. I hope you will not take offense at my presumptuous visit this time."

"Fellow Daoist Kuangshi is too polite. You have condescended to visit my peak; is there something you need from Shenguang?"

"The Xianzi is straightforward, but... won't you invite me to sit?"

Kuangshi Laoguai said with a smile.

"Hehe, it is Shenguang who was negligent. Please, two Fellow Daoists."

The next instant, the woman raised her jade hand in a gesture of invitation, and the group displayed their various magical abilities, flying toward the spirit peak ahead.

Looking at it from a close distance, the mountain appeared even more extraordinary. The mountain was lush and green, filled with towering ancient trees and countless exotic flowers and herbs, and one could occasionally see incomparably beautiful immortal pavilions and towers.

With Shenguang Xianzi leading the way, they naturally would not encounter any formation obstructions, but Su Zhangqing was no ordinary cultivator. He had dabbled extensively in the way of formations, and there were dozens of formation Forbidden Seals along the way, all of them extremely terrifying, though they were not activated.

After a while, a magnificent hall came into view.

After entering, everyone sat according to host and guest. As Shenguang Xianzi raised her right hand, a streak of light shot out.

In an instant, dozens of beautiful young girls flooded in, carrying jade trays in their hands, the trays filled with all kinds of spirit fruits.

The items Shenguang Xianzi used to entertain guests were by no means comparable to ordinary mountain delicacies; many of the spirit fruits could cleanse the marrow, strengthen the body, and even increase spiritual power.

Su Zhangqing was knowledgeable, but he had not eaten many of them, so he began to eat without standing on ceremony.

Apart from Shenguang Xianzi, only four people were seated. Ruyue Xianzi and Kuangshi Laoguai went without saying; as Golden Core late-stage cultivators, the two were naturally too embarrassed to gorge themselves.

That demon race member named Shi Yu kept his eyes fixed on these spirit fruits, though it was unknown what he was thinking.

Shenguang Xianzi scanned them with her gaze before finally speaking slowly:

"Sister Ruyue, Fellow Daoist Kuangshi, the two of you have graced my peak; it should not be for a casual visit. If there is something, please speak clearly."

"This..." Ruyue's delicate brows furrowed slightly. She had come here to form an alliance with Shenguang Xianzi to deal with the Yin Corpse Sect together.

She had originally prepared the treasures for her pitch and had a fifty percent chance of success, but who would have known she would run into Kuangshi Laoguai here.

Although she and the other party had no past grievances or recent enmity, their friendship was not deep either.

If such an important matter were discussed in front of him and news leaked... thinking of this, a look of difficulty could not help but appear on Ruyue Xianzi's face.

"If Ruyue Xianzi is unwilling to speak first, why don't I go first?"

Kuangshi Laoguai said with a chuckle.

"Oh, in that case, please speak, Fellow Daoist."

"I have come here to propose marriage for my son."

"Propose marriage?"

The next instant, Shenguang Xianzi was slightly stunned upon hearing this, a dazed look appearing on her face, but she was an old monster who had lived for who knows how many years, so she quickly returned to her normal expression. She did not rush to say anything, but quietly waited for the other party to continue. "To be honest with the Xianzi, I have only this one son. After I pass away, he will have to inherit my mantle. Fortunately, my son's aptitude is not bad; in just a thousand years, he has reached the Golden Core mid-stage."

As he spoke, Kuangshi Laoguai's expression was full of pride; anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was very satisfied with this only beloved son.

"What, it only took a thousand years to reach the Golden Core mid-stage?"

Upon hearing this, Shenguang Xianzi was suddenly startled, a look of being moved appearing on her face.

Ruyue Xianzi was also slightly stunned upon hearing this, a look of shock appearing on her face. One must know that all things in the world are different; take the demon race, for example—their lifespans are generally much longer than humans.

However, there are gains and losses, and the reverse is also true. While their lifespans are long, their cultivation speed is much slower compared to humans.

To reach the Golden Core mid-stage in only a thousand years—such talent and aptitude, while one might not dare say it is unprecedented in the history of the demon race, is definitely rare.

In other words, this guy named Shi Yu would surely have a limitless future.

Thinking of this, Shenguang Xianzi's expression became kinder. Even she would not dare to easily offend such a junior with a limitless future.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Kuangshi is truly blessed to have such a gifted son. It truly makes us envious. Shenguang congratulates you here, Fellow Daoist."

"You are too kind, too kind. Why must the Xianzi belittle yourself? Although my son has some talent, compared to Kong Ling, they are on par."

Kuangshi Laoguai cupped his hands in a salute, his manner also very intimate. He had come here today specifically to propose marriage.

"Could it be..."

Shenguang Xianzi's expression shifted, a look of realization flashing across her face, but she subsequently fell into silence.

Kuangshi Laoguai gave his son a wink. Shi Yu naturally understood, a hint of a smile appearing on his face, and he immediately stood up and spoke to the beautiful woman.

"This junior has come to Shenguang Peak today to ask the Xianzi to grant your favor and allow me to take your beloved daughter as my wife, to form a dual cultivation bond."

"Hehe, Xianzi, I dare not say anything else about my son, but his talent and aptitude are absolutely top-tier among the younger generation. Marrying your daughter to my son is by no means a grievance. In this way, my Shitu Valley and Shenguang Peak will be of one mind. This matter is only beneficial to everyone; I wonder what the Xianzi thinks?"

Kuangshi Laoguai's gaze swept over Ruyue intentionally or unintentionally, with a faint look of gloating.

The dispute between the Yin Corpse Sect and the Hehuan Sect was clear even to the demon race. If he and Shenguang Xianzi became in-laws, it would be good if they didn't kick them while they were down.

Once Ruyue Xianzi saw Kuangshi Laoguai's expression, how could she not know what he was thinking? However, at this moment, it was clearly not appropriate to fall out with Kuangshi, but naturally, she had no good feelings for this old monster in her heart.

"This..."

Shenguang Xianzi lowered her head, a look of contemplation appearing on her face, and she did not say anything.

However, neither Kuangshi Laoguai nor his son were in a hurry; they had come here clearly well-prepared. The old monster reached out and unhooked a Storage Bag from his waist.

"Xianzi, the marriage between the two juniors is, in reason and emotion, beneficial and harmless. Although Kuangshi does not have much wealth, I have prepared quite a few betrothal gifts for my son, and I hope the Xianzi will not find them shabby."

"Betrothal gifts?"

Su Zhangqing's expression stirred.

He knew that while Tianshi Laoguai was seeking a marriage alliance, it had nothing to do with him, so there was no need to pay it any mind.

However, upon hearing "betrothal gifts," Su Zhangqing could not help but take notice; one had to know that a late-stage Golden Core old monster must certainly possess a vast fortune, and he wondered what kind of treasures would be brought out.

Although the other party spoke politely, since he was determined to succeed, the gifts he had prepared must be extremely generous.

There were few things left that could move a late-stage Golden Core existence, and he wondered what the other party would produce? A look of triumph flashed across Kuangshi Laoguai's face, and with a wave of his right hand, a five-colored stream of light flickered.

The next instant, several jade boxes appeared in the void; the boxes themselves were crafted from Cold Ice Jade Essence, which was a treasure of immense value, so the preciousness of what they contained could be imagined.

Even Ruyue and Shenguang Xianzi, though appearing calm on the surface, felt a faint sense of anticipation deep within their hearts.

Kuangshi Laoguai picked up a jade box, and with a wave of his right hand, the jade box flashed with light, and the five-colored radiance dispersed. At the same time, a startling burst of spiritual energy erupted.

"Eh, this is..."

(End of this chapter)