Published: December 26, 2024
As Qin Chen comprehended in the Ancient Medicine Hall, in the most central luxurious mansion of Cang Xuan City, a powerful figure radiating a terrifying aura entered a hall located at the back of the mansion. This hall seemed to exist within an endless void, connecting to the sacred veins beneath Cang Xuan City.
The entire hall resembled a brand-new space, incredibly confined, with powerful Earth Saint Laws intertwining around, absorbing the terrifying sacred energy from beneath Cang Xuan City, making it look like a fairyland.
This mansion was the lord's residence of Cang Xuan City, and the middle-aged strongman was none other than Ao Lie, the lord known as the first person of Cang Xuan City.
This was the might of the lord's mansion.
The entire lord's mansion had merged with the sacred veins beneath Cang Xuan City, allowing it to summon the sacred veins for defense against enemies, displaying several times the combat power.
As soon as Lord Ao Lie entered the hall, the experts who had been waiting within stood up in respect. These individuals emitted horrifying auras, each being an Earth Saint expert, with the leader being Cai Gaofeng, the chief steward of the lord's mansion.
Ao Lie sat on the main seat of the hall, and only then did the experts take their seats.
“Everyone, what do you think of this Li Dongyu?”
With a wave of his hand, Ao Lie conjured an image of his previous meeting with Li Dongyu. The flames of aura erupted from every pore of his body, and the energy of the Earth Saint Laws flowed with every gesture.
“Impressive, unfathomable. The Soul Fire Family is indeed extraordinary. Although this person has not stepped into the Earth Saint realm, he already possesses the strength of an Earth Saint. It’s only a matter of time before he enters the Earth Saint realm. Even though I am currently at the Earth Saint cultivation level, it won’t be easy to subdue him in a short period.” One of the Ao family experts spoke, his gaze flickering, pragmatic and calculating, showing no shame in not being able to subdue Li Dongyu.
“This Li Dongyu is indeed strong. With his talent, becoming a top-tier Earth Saint in the future is not an issue. The key point is that it’s rumored that the princess of the Soul Fire Family, Li Wanxue, is betrothed to Yunzhou's prince, Yun Mengze. If our Ao family can form an alliance with the Li family, returning to Yunzhou should pose no problem.”
“Indeed, Lord. Our Ao family's power is still not solid enough, as you alone are a unique Earth Saint. If we can marry into the Soul Fire Family, it would indeed greatly benefit our Ao family.”
Everyone expressed their agreement.
“Hmph, is that so?” Ao Lie's eyes flickered before he sneered. “Li Dongyu is indeed remarkable, but my daughter is not someone anyone can marry. If one wishes to marry my daughter, they must show something of real value. Moreover, the marriage between the Li family and the Yun family is merely a rumor; no one knows the truth. There are many intricacies involved. If it is true, what gives the Li family the right to seek an alliance with my Ao family? If they truly are connected to the Yun family, they might not need us at all.”
“Lord, do you mean that there’s an issue with the Li family marrying into the Yun family?”
“The marriage between the Li family and the Yun family may not have a problem, but for the Li family to come to us, it certainly isn’t that simple.” Ao Lie's gaze flashed.
“Could it be for that treasure?”
One expert exclaimed in shock.
“Very likely.” Ao Lie chuckled coldly. “Otherwise, why would Li Dongyu come to Cang Xuan City? Just to attend our grand event? It seems far from that. I suspect the Li family has learned a secret and wants a share of it.”
“That could be troublesome. If the Li family has set their sights on that treasure, I fear…”
“It's not that serious. I, Ao Lie, am no pushover. Otherwise, the Li family wouldn’t send their Soul Fire family heir here, and especially not to propose marriage. Haha, my daughter is not so easy to marry. I, Ao Lie, don’t need to sell my daughter to maintain the status of my Ao family.”