Chapter 3: Not Breaking Off the Engagement, But Getting Married?

"I knew this kid would definitely show up."

Deacon Sanfeng clicked his tongue, this brat really didn't need to come, for it brought him no benefits and would only expose him to mockery from the other side.

However, he could guess why the boy had come. This young man was even more slippery than himself, probably not wanting the Gu Family to fall out with both the Liu Family and the Heavenly Cold Sect simultaneously. He must have planned to swallow the injustice himself.

Just thinking about this pained his heart for his grandnephew.

Slippery... It might be because he couldn't cultivate, lacking the protection of strength. Damn, I must put in even more effort, striving to get that Soul-Shaping Pill for the lad within ten years!

"Mm."

"Since you're here, take a seat and listen."

Gu Zhan's gaze flashed with surprise but still, he nodded and gestured for him to take a seat.

"Great-uncle, it's just a matter of calling off a marriage..."

"It's not a big deal, I've inquired about it."

"Miss Liu is the Heavenly Pride Girl after all, and I'm indeed not a suitable match."

"As for the past favor owed to the Liu Family, couldn't we just keep it owed for now? We can repay it in other ways in the future. There's no need to insist on marriage, right?"

Gu Changge didn't take his seat obediently. Instead, he chuckled twice and spoke to the Gu Family elders in a carefree manner.

His words took those Heavenly Cold Sect disciples and deacons, who had been ready to sneer, by surprise.

The intended mockery turned into a low mutter, "The kid knows his place."

However, the faces of the Gu Family members were all creased with frowns.

Deacon Sanfeng gave a grin, stood up, and pulled his grandnephew to a seat, saying, "You, quit your babbling."

"What do you think our Gu Family is?"

"Do you know that out of the nineteen cities in Qingzhou under our control, three were conquered by your parents?"

"Even if you can't cultivate, what's yours in the Gu Family remains yours, and no one can criticize it snidely. Otherwise, I'd be the first to disagree!"

"Family Head, would you say... isn't that right?" After speaking, he turned his head to sweep a glance at the Gu family members and bowed to Gu Zhan.

After his words, Gu Family members nodded one by one, their gazes on Gu Changge filled with fondness.

What did this youngster take them, his elders, for?

"Young man, do you know why our Gu Family stands as the foremost in Qingzhou?"

"Do you think it's merely from the scheming and bearing disgrace of our ancestors?"

"We're not like those sects; we share the same bloodline. It's not your fault that you can't cultivate, but if we don't support you when you need it, then it's the Gu Family's fault!"

Gu Zhan, as the Family Head, looked fiercely at Gu Changge, his eyebrows raised as he spoke.

With those words, the Gu Family members one by one put down their tea cups and silently regarded those from the Heavenly Cold Sect.

"Now, Family Head Gu, if the younger generation agrees to it, why persist in refusal?"

"This doesn't appear to benefit either of us."

The Heavenly Cold Sect Elders found themselves in quite a quandary at this point. They had heard that the Gu Family was famously stubborn, but now they saw it first-hand. Even the junior had agreed, yet they still weren't willing?

And, judging by their looks, they seemed ready to fight, which wouldn't work out well for those who had come from the sect!

Although the Heavenly Cold Sect might be slightly stronger than the Gu Family, on Qingzhou's ground, they may not be able to suppress the Gu Family so easily!

"May I speak to you alone..."

Liu Qingqing was exceptionally calm at this point, once again bowing and speaking to Gu Zhan.

This time, Gu Zhan didn't refuse outright but instead looked towards Gu Changge.

Seeing him nod, the Family Head finally got up and walked toward the exit of the hall, saying, "Child, remember, this is the Gu Family."

The other numerous Elders and Deacons of the Gu Family saw this and said no more, following the Family Head out of the grand hall.

Only Gu Sanfeng whispered in his grandnephew's ear, "You youngster better be careful, the prettier the girl, the better they are at deceiving."

"Sister... why would you bother talking to him?"

"Exactly, our Heavenly Cold Sect isn't from Qingzhou, but they wouldn't dare lay a finger on us!"

"Qingqing, you need not worry. Although our sect is not located in Qingzhou, the Gu Family wouldn't dare to make a move against us!"

"If you wish to leave, I as an Elder can safely take you away."

The people from the Heavenly Cold Sect were baffled as to why Liu Qingqing insisted on speaking alone with this young man who seemed completely devoid of cultivation.

But upon facing Liu Qingqing's emotionless, icy gaze, they all shut their mouths and left the grand hall, arriving outside to exchange unfriendly stares with the Gu Family members.

That Elder from the Heavenly Cold Sect silently activated the Jade Talisman in his possession, requesting reinforcements from the sect.

The Gu Family also had a few old monsters, but they certainly wouldn't get involved in this matter unless it was a life-or-death situation for the family.

To be safe, it was still better to notify the sect for backup!

Before coming, he was quite confident. However, seeing that the Gu Family was really so single-minded had made him uncertain about whether they would dare to make a move.

For a moment, only two young people were left in the Council Hall.

Liu Qingqing raised her hand, and a stream of Spiritual Energy closed the hall doors, also activating the Array within that isolated sounds.

"Miss Liu, as you have seen, I, Gu Changge, also wish to resolve the issue peacefully," Gu Changge said, all the while sizing up the other party.

Her beauty could sway nations, and although she wore a white Daoist Robe, it nevertheless highlighted her exquisite figure.

If one were to marry her, it would indeed be good... But alas, mortals differed from the divine. Even if the Gu Family forced them into marriage, what good would it do?

Could they really force her to stay at the Gu Family afterwards? That wouldn't be reasonable on any grounds!

"To annul the marriage is only the wish of the sect. My Liu Family has never forgotten the favor of the past, and Liu Qingqing will never forget it either."

"The Sect does not quite understand my thoughts. There are difficulties on my part as well, which I can't explain clearly to you in a moment."

"However, I did not come to the Gu Family today to annul the marriage..."

Liu Qingqing's normally icy demeanor seemed to melt quite a bit at that moment, her voice becoming much softer and more pleasant to the ear, gradually stepping closer as she spoke.

"What does Miss Liu mean?" Gu Changge was somewhat puzzled at that moment. Being unable to cultivate, annulment was reasonable, but not annulment—what did she want from him?

Could she really be desiring his body? But he did look quite attractive, he had to admit.

"As long as you are willing, then let's get married!"

Liu Qingqing stopped a step in front of the young man, looking into his eyes, her tone serious and sincere!

Looking into Liu Qingqing's phoenix eyes, Gu Changge felt somewhat dazed for a moment.

Wasn't this kind of treatment reserved for the main character?

Did he have it too?

"Married?" Gu Changge asked with disbelief.

"But... there's one thing I need to make clear in advance. Due to the Cultivation Technique I currently practice, even after getting married, I cannot consummate it with you for the time being."

"We'll need some time. Once I secure the position of Saintess, the issue with the Cultivation Technique can be resolved."

Liu Qingqing nodded without hesitation, trying to make her voice as gentle as possible.

Being used to acting cold in the sect, she found it a bit difficult to adjust to speaking normally.