Chapter 64: Chapter 64: I Object to This Marriage

Fuyunzi stroked his long beard with a smile and said, "But I think this matter is quite worthwhile."

"Last time, Li Zhenren from Purple Heaven mentioned, with a hint of probing, that you two should try getting along for a while."

It was just as Chu Xuan thought; the Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace was pleased with such matters.

Yet, he racked his brains and said, "This matter is really inappropriate, disciple..."

Fuyunzi waved his hand, "No need to be so troubled, I won’t force you, and our Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace hasn’t fallen to the point of selling our own disciples."

"I tell you these things mainly because Purple Heaven Jade Mansion might make you various promises, even trying to lure you away, but such promises should not be lightly believed."

Chu Xuan nodded, "I’m not stupid, besides, Master had been like a benefactor to me, I would never betray my sect."

Fuyunzi showed a nostalgic expression, "Speaking of which, I have seen Haitang when she was very young, she might not remember me."

"Anyway, you don’t need to rush to refuse now; you can get to know her first and then decide."

Chu Xuan agreed on the surface but thought internally: Impossible.

Aside from the psychological harm Ji Mingyu had left him, making him hesitant about a second relationship,

his constitution also posed significant risks, and he certainly couldn’t reveal that his "Innate Dao Body" was a fake, right?

Even if neither sect’s elders could detect it, what if after marriage, Gu Haitang really ended up having his child, and the result was not the Innate Chaos Dao Embryo?

Do we attribute it to "probability theory"? Better to forget about it.

The two continued discussing a few more things, and Chu Xuan asked, "When are the people from Purple Heaven coming?"

"In half a month."

Just as Fuyunzi finished speaking, someone came rushing outside the hall. Chu Xuan thought it was Jiang Yiyi, but it turned out to be Xiao Yue.

She came in gasping for breath against the doorframe and said, "I object to this marriage!"

This took both people in the hall by surprise.

Before Chu Xuan could react, someone followed right behind Xiao Yue, speaking in an unhurried tone, "They are a perfect match, does it really need your objection, little martial sister?"

Alright, this time Jiang Yiyi indeed arrived, but Chu Xuan was a bit troubled, wondering what these two were up to.

Xiao Yue turned angrily to her ancestor, "Senior and Senior Sister are clearly fond of each other, how can we let Haitang intervene?"

Fuyunzi was somewhat surprised and looked at Chu Xuan, "Is this true?"

Chu Xuan shook his head, "She made it up."

"You see," Jiang Yiyi said proudly, putting her hands on her hips, "I told you, my heart is as clear as a mirror, these two juniors aren’t quite there yet."

Xiao Yue remained unconvinced, "But it will happen sooner or later."

"No, wait," Chu Xuan stopped the two from arguing, "This matter hasn’t even been mentioned by either sect, you act as if a wedding is imminent."

Then he looked at his ancestor, "And you, meddling again?"

Jiang Yiyi wasn’t angry upon hearing this; her eyes were full of curiosity and excitement, "I want to see the legendary Innate Chaos Dao Embryo! I’ve only heard of it but never seen it."

She urged Chu Xuan, "Hurry up and get that woman for me."

Xiao Yue was even angrier, "Ancestor, how can you ignore Senior Brother’s lifelong happiness for your own interest?"

Before Jiang Yiyi could retort, Fuyunzi coughed and said, "Alright, do you not regard me as the Master?"

Though the Master was always kind and amiable, Xiao Yue immediately backed down, bowed slightly, and said softly, "Disciple dares not."

Though Jiang Yiyi planned to play the elder, seeing Fuyunzi’s stern gaze, she unwillingly said, "Okay, let’s leave it at that, we shall go now, Chu Xuan, good luck~"

With that, she dragged Xiao Yue away, leaving the latter unable to chat with her senior brother.

Watching their departing figures, Chu Xuan muttered, "Our ancestor really lives with no cares in the world..."

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Days went by and the sect’s discussions gradually heated up.

Regarding the alliance through marriage between the two sects, it had moved underground, and no one dared talk openly now.

But Chu Xuan clearly noticed that not only the young disciples, but even the sect stewards and elders were looking at him with a special gaze, seemingly encouraging and admiring, leaving him speechless.

Chu Xuan was sober; not only did he not want it, but Gu Haitang might not want it either.

The more noble-born, talented, and beautiful a woman is, the more proud she usually is; it’s hard to imagine she would accept becoming a Dao Companion with a man she doesn’t love.

Regardless, the half-month period finally arrived.

On this day, the Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace opened its gates wide, played elegant music, and several Zhenren came out with their disciples to greet them in person, accompanied by spirit birds and auspicious beasts, showcasing high standards.

However, Chu Xuan did not go to greet the guests, nor did he stay in the Dao Palace’s main hall to serve the Master, waiting for the guests to meet, but instead sat on the bluestone in the back mountain, quietly reciting Huangting.

To this, Fuyunzi had no objections and let him be.

On the other side, Purple Heaven Jade Mansion was led by two Zhenren this time, bringing twelve carefully selected young disciples, clearly unwilling to be outdone by Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace’s new generation.

The two sides joyfully conversed in the Dao Palace’s main hall, with a harmonious atmosphere.

A purple-robed elder sitting on the guest seat’s chief position, looking towards Fuyunzi with a smile, said:

"I’ve heard the Master Zhenren has an outstanding disciple who is said to have an ’Innate Dao Body,’ and possesses a firm Dao heart, with a handsome appearance, truly a rare gem. Would it be possible to meet him?"

The one inquiring was none other than Li Yucheng Zhenren, who had visited before.

Because Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace was relatively closed off, Purple Heaven Jade Mansion didn’t know much about Chu Xuan, only aware of his special constitution and his rapid progress in cultivation over recent years, nearly breaking through annually.

A middle-aged Taoist nun sitting beside Zhenren Li also nodded and said:

"I heard his name is Chu Xuan, correct? To be a top disciple in the Dao Palace and causing the Master to break the self-imposed rule of not taking disciples must prove his extraordinary talent."

"Why not have him come out and meet with our sect’s disciples for an exchange of cultivation insights?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

With such civilized gestures, Fuyunzi naturally couldn’t decline, "The two Taoist friends are too kind. My disciple’s only commendable quality is his steadfastness."

"It’s already late today, and as everyone has traveled from afar, how about tomorrow I have Chu Xuan lead your sect’s elite disciples around the ’Lesser Heavenly Pure Void’ for a tour?"

The two Zhenren from Purple Heaven exchanged a glance and both nodded slightly, even though it was only the afternoon.

This scene naturally fell into the eyes of the Purple Heaven disciples. Among them, only a man and a woman could sit alongside their elders.