Marriage into the Family?

Translator: CinderTL

Yang Xinli watched his younger brother walk away, a look of concern on his face, though inwardly he was overjoyed. He just wanted to grab Yang Xinyu and give him a big kiss.

Yang Xinyu's actions undoubtedly pushed Xu Sanyan towards their side, but of course, he couldn't say it so bluntly. Instead, he expressed concern, "Brother Xu, while your actions were satisfying, they might have consequences. My eldest brother, whom you might not know well, he..."

Yang Xinli hesitated, seemingly reluctant to speak ill of his elder brother, and waited for Xu Sanyan to ask.

"What he does is none of my concern. I'm here to work for Prince Rui," Xu Sanyan didn't take the bait.

Yang Xinli swallowed the words he was about to say and simply replied, "Brother Xu is absolutely right."

He then handed the letter back to Xu Sanyan, "I won't disturb you further. If you're interested, you can visit my residence after meeting with my father. Farewell."

Xu Sanyan nodded, took the letter, and watched Yang Xinli leave.

He then slapped a banknote on the counter, "Clean up the body."

The shopkeeper timidly peeked out, "Rest assured, First Master, I'll take care of it."

Xu Sanyan returned to his room, sat cross-legged on the bed, and pondered silently.

The Eldest Son had sent Wang Chengming and Yang Xinyu to prevent other factions from contacting Xu Sanyan. Unexpectedly, Wang Chengming acted on his own and messed things up.

This turn of events was likely not the Eldest Son's intention.

But Xu Sanyan didn't regret it, nor did he fear retaliation from the Eldest Son. His own strength was his confidence!

As long as the Immortal Cultivators behind Prince Rui didn't intervene, Xu Sanyan was invincible. He wasn't even afraid of a Peak Stage Celestial Being Realm martial artist.

Xu Sanyan opened the letter left by Yang Xinli and read it. Moments later, he crumpled it into shreds.

The letter contained nothing but polite words and their offered price—mundane items and a monthly Spirit Ascension Pill for cultivation.

Xu Sanyan wasn't interested. The Spirit Ascension Pill felt off to him; even if it were given freely, he wouldn't dare take it.

Now, two of the five major factions had arrived. Prince Rui and the Immortal Cultivators behind him likely wouldn't come, leaving only Yang Qizhu yet to appear.

Yang Qizhu was Prince Rui's second daughter, the prodigious woman Bai Wuxia had mentioned.

Speak of the devil, there was a knock at the door, and a soft female voice called, "Young Master Xu, I, Yang Qizhu, request an audience."

Xu Sanyan raised an eyebrow. She came personally?

"Please, come in."

The door opened, and a woman in a light red dress stood gracefully.

She was tall with a slender neck, her hands naturally crossed in front of her, wearing red-patterned boots. Her face was dignified, exuding a serene aura.

Two men, presumably guards, followed behind her.

Yang Qizhu said to them, "Wait outside."

"Yes."

Xu Sanyan asked curiously, "Miss Yang, a royal princess, why would you personally come to see a wild martial artist like me?"

Yang Qizhu smiled slightly, lifting her skirt to sit on a chair, "Young Master Xu is no ordinary wild martial artist but a Celestial Being Realm expert. Of course, you're worth my personal visit."

Xu Sanyan looked her up and down. Her demeanor was approachable, and anyone who saw her would naturally feel goodwill.

But Xu Sanyan was different. He just wanted to sleep with her.

This was a different style from Tang Huanhuan, Xiu He, and Madam Wu.

Tang Huanhuan had a strong martial aura, bold and generous. Xiu He was tender and delicate, while Madam Wu was like a ripe peach, each with their unique charm.

But Yang Qizhu had a noble air that made one want to conquer her.

Xu Sanyan never shied away from such thoughts. After all, wasn't it a man's nature to fantasize about beautiful women?

Xu Sanyan's gaze was full of aggression, a smirk on his lips, "Miss Yang, what brings you here so late at night?"

Yang Qizhu seemed oblivious to the meaning in his eyes, her gaze calm, "Young Master Xu, you can call me Qizhu. I assume my brothers have already sent people to see you?"

Xu Sanyan nodded in acknowledgment.

Yang Qizhu continued, "Young Master Xu, you must already know that compared to them, I have no military power, no support from officials, only my maternal relatives behind me, making me the weakest."

Xu Sanyan had already learned this from Bai Wuxia, and also knew that besides her maternal relatives, she had her master, also a Celestial Being Realm martial artist.

He wondered how she managed to gain such support.

"Forgive my bluntness, but with so many of Prince Rui's children, you don't seem to have much of a chance."

Generally, unless all of Prince Rui's sons died, it wouldn't be her turn to inherit the throne.

Women were naturally at a disadvantage in this regard; there was no way around it.

Yang Qizhu naturally understood this, but things had come to this point. She had no choice but to fight. Moving forward gave her a slim chance, while giving up would leave her at the mercy of others.

This was a path of no return.

Yang Qizhu smiled, a small dimple appearing on her cheek, "Young Master Xu, you're mistaken. Not only in previous dynasties but even in this one, there have been female emperors. If others can do it, why can't I?"

Xu Sanyan shook his head inwardly. The rebellion hadn't even succeeded, and she was already eyeing the throne?

"What can I get?"

Xu Sanyan didn't care who ascended the throne; he only cared about what he could gain.

Yang Qizhu didn't answer directly but instead asked, "Young Master Xu, you must know of the Cui family from Xiang City, right?"

"I do." That was her maternal family.

Yang Qizhu nodded slowly, "The Cui family has a son named Cui Yousheng, who joined an Immortal Sect twelve years ago. Last year, he sent a letter expressing his intention to help me seize the throne."

Cui Yousheng?

Xu Sanyan's eyes flickered slightly, unable to hide his surprise. Someone from the Cui family had joined an Immortal Sect?

No wonder the Cui family was willing to stand behind Yang Qizhu, likely because of this letter.

Xu Sanyan asked curiously, "If that's the case, you just need to invite him, and no one would be able to compete with you."

Yang Qizhu smiled bitterly and shook her head, "I don't have that much influence. He's my uncle, and he's only willing to help me once out of respect for my mother. But my mother has passed away, and my uncle hasn't returned in years. Our bond has faded."

This was human nature. When the gap between two people's statuses is too large, they might help you once out of past affection, but only once.

Xu Sanyan pondered silently for a moment before asking, "Why are you telling me all this?"

Yang Qizhu lowered her voice, "Along with the letter came some resources."

Xu Sanyan's eyes lit up, "Qizhu, speak plainly."

Yang Qizhu's lips curled slightly. Xu Sanyan was indeed pragmatic. The moment he heard she had treasures, his tone changed.

"I can secure a cultivation method and a spirit pill for you. If you're willing to marry into the Cui family, they will help you pursue the Immortal Path."

This was the offer Yang Qizhu had discussed with the Cui family head before coming. In her view, it was a very generous offer, especially since it included an Immortal Path cultivation method, the lifelong pursuit of many martial artists.

Xu Sanyan couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. He didn't lack cultivation methods at the moment, and if the spirit pill was something like the Spirit Ascension Pill, he didn't need that either.

As for marrying into the family...

Xu Sanyan looked Yang Qizhu up and down, a smile tugging at his lips, "If it were you, I might consider it, but you're not a Cui."

He didn't lack cultivation methods, and if the spirit pill was something like the Spirit Ascension Pill, he didn't need that either.

Yang Qizhu's expression froze for a moment before quickly returning to normal, "The Cui family has a daughter, more beautiful than I am. Young Master Xu, why not meet her first?"

Xu Sanyan shook his head. The Cui family was certainly taking a different approach. While others tempted with high positions or pills, the Cui family was after his body.

(End of the Chapter)

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