Published: February 25, 2025
A young boy with black hair tied with a white ribbon was gently tending to a patch of flowers and grass in the Immortal Valley.
The Huangfu Sacred Sect's Holy Spirit Lineage thrived in this tranquil, vibrant place, far removed from the chaos of the world.
Suddenly, a voice broke the silence, "So, who do you want to marry?"
The boy paused, glancing up from his work, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
His pair of eyes, possessing the spirits of heaven and earth, were pure and clear, seemingly bottomless. He was a remarkably beautiful young man in white!
"Vroom!"
Suddenly, the white-clothed youth sensed a disturbance in the space above the Immortal Valley, realizing that a barrier had been set up to prevent others from peeking.
"Whoosh!"
In the next moment, Dantai Xuanzhong appeared out of thin air from within the Immortal Valley, looking at the extraordinarily beautiful boy with a frown and an unhappy tone, "Xian'er, why are you dressed as a boy again? As a girl, why do you wear men's clothing every day?"
The white-clothed youth chuckled playfully, "Father, daughter finds it quite fun! Also, you mustn't call me Xian'er; daughter is now called Dantai Yu, and you should call me Yu'er."
Dantai Xian'er stepped forward, linking her arm with Dantai Xuanzhong's, acting coyly.
"Alright, alright, Father truly has no way to deal with you." Dantai Xuanzhong shook his head helplessly but affectionately.
"Father, daughter wants to tell you something interesting. Ever since daughter entered the Immortal Sect, she changed her name, and thanks to our Dantai Family's disguise technique, no one knows daughter is a girl yet. Hehe... Isn't daughter impressive?"
Dantai Xian'er mischievously said, "Even my master, the chief of the Holy Spirit Lineage of the Immortal Sect, is unaware of daughter's identity!"
"Impressive, very impressive!" Dantai Xuanzhong chuckled.
"Oh right, what wind blew you here?" Dantai Xian'er complained, "Didn't daughter say that no one in the Sacred Sect should know I'm your daughter? Why do you come to see me often? If the truth is revealed, it would be quite boring!"
Dantai Xuanzhong's expression turned serious as he put away his smile, "Father is here today to inform you about two matters."
"Let's go, we'll talk in the pavilion."
Once inside the pavilion deep within the Immortal Valley, Dantai Xian'er curiously asked, "Father, seeing you so serious, what has happened?"
Dantai Xuanzhong spoke in a deep voice, "Your master is a spy. Do you know what to do from now on?"
Upon hearing this, Dantai Xian'er's previous smile vanished, her eyes glinting with cold light, "Daughter has noted this; daughter knows how to act."
"Good." A hint of a smile appeared on Dantai Xuanzhong's face, "Xian'er, do you have someone you admire now?"
The cold glint in Dantai Xian'erβs eyes faded, and she smiled lightly, "Father, I haven't met any man that catches my eye yet! Why are you suddenly so concerned about me?"
Dantai Xuanzhong smiled, "Daughter, I have picked a young man for you. He is a few years older than you, a dragon among men. I plan to choose an auspicious day to settle your marriage."
Dantai Xian'er shuddered, her smile disappearing, "Who is he? How could he earn your favor so much?"
"Tan Yun." Upon mentioning Tan Yun, Dantai Xuanzhong's eyes inadvertently revealed a deep admiration.
"You often mention him in front of me, but didn't he die?" Dantai Xian'er frowned.
"Xian'er, he didn't die; he has returned alive from the eternal land." Dantai Xuanzhong smiled, "Oh, by the way, your grandfather saw Tan Yun from afar today. He said that Tan Yun is the grandson-in-law he recognizes."
"Really?" Dantai Xian'er remained calm, as if discussing something unrelated to her, "Daughter is quite curious about what makes him so outstanding that both you and grandfather value him so much."
Previously, Dantai Xian'er had heard Dantai Xuanzhong praise Tan Yun multiple times, but she had never inquired about Tan Yun's details.
Then, Dantai Xuanzhong told Dantai Xian'er about Tan Yun, from joining the outer sect to entering the Immortal Sect, revealing his remarkable abilities.