But soon, she found her smile fading, as everything she could see was filled with what she’d longed for in her dreams, yet couldn’t obtain.

The things she cherished as dreams were just ordinary items to be tossed aside for others.

Su Buyu took a deep breath, constantly reminding herself: "Do not lose composure, do not lose composure."

Despite this, the jealousy and resentment in her eyes were obvious.

The only consolation she felt was that her father and mother didn’t like Su Li; they preferred her, who was more considerate and close.

Su Buyu’s hands, hanging by her sides, suddenly clenched tightly, and the veins on her hand stood out from the excessive force.

So what if they liked her more.... She still didn’t have the Kunwu Divine Wood, nor did she possess any Divine Artifacts.

Clearly, she was much more outstanding than Su Li, wasn’t she?

Master Hao Yuan.... Why, why does Su Li get the True Monarch’s favor?

Su Li kept smiling, looking at everyone’s changing faces, continuing to say infuriating words: "These things seem to have only this use."

Su Li twitched her ears and got the satisfaction of hearing several gasps.

The heaviest breath belonged to Zhiyu Zhenre, whose breathing was as rapid as a suffocating fish, and who looked at Su Li without a hint of maternal warmth.

Su Li glanced indifferently, feeling nothing.

Just as Master Zhiyu was about to explode, Master Tanmu suddenly slapped his forehead, his face turning grim as he said, "We’ve got trouble."

"Something’s coming up," Tanmu True Monarch echoed.

As soon as their voices fell, several points of glimmer in the distance grew brighter, and a majestic flying device appeared before everyone.

The visitors were young and old, all gathered outside the Sword Sect, blocked by the Protective Sect Array at the Mountain Gate.

"Look at what you’ve done." Master Zhiyu finally seized the opportunity, sharply and maliciously saying, "Useless thing that ruins everything."

"Mother, calm down, it’s the junior sister’s fault; you can teach her slowly later, don’t get yourself worked up."

Su Buyu said, "Junior sister, your vanity sometimes really brings trouble to the family."

Su Li retorted, "Is it really good to dress up jealousy and greed so elegantly?"

Su Buyu shook her head, "Junior sister, you really are...." She gave a bitter smile, "Look at these people outside...."

Su Buyu’s words abruptly stopped, her cheeks blushing awkwardly, revealing a girlish shyness.

Wait, wait.... Su Li turned away unhappily. Master Hao Yuan, dressed in an ethereal blue robe, emerged from behind her back.

Master Hao Yuan scanned the Huayu Pavilion, his expression peaceful and calm, seemingly unaffected by its transformation.

But Su Li could swear, she saw Master Hao Yuan’s forehead throb violently just now.

He must have been shocked by his excellent taste.

"Greetings, True Monarch." Su Buyu’s sweet voice drew everyone’s attention.

Everyone present was a True Man or True Monarch, each with a clear sight and sharp hearing. Su Buyu’s emotional shift was completely visible to them.

Suddenly, the gaze cast upon Master Bi Hai and Master Zhiyu was somewhat strange.

Looking at these two, seemingly unaware, some frowned, some pursed their lips, some smirked in disdain.... the Sect Leader sighed a deep breath, shaking his head and turning away, unable to bear watching.

The adopted daughter openly showing affection to the fiancé and future destined Daoist couple of their real daughter, yet Master Bi Hai and Master Zhiyu remained composed, showing remarkable tolerance.

Or perhaps, Su Buyu was their real daughter?

If it weren’t for Su Li’s resemblance to Master Bi Hai and Master Zhiyu, one might truly become convinced of this suspicion.

Master Hao Yuan nodded slightly, his gaze forward as he said, "Since this matter was caused by Su Li, I shall handle it myself."

After speaking, he flashed and appeared outside the Protective Sect Array.

His voice as cool as spring water, carried with strands of warmth, spread hundreds of miles, "The treasures of light are all given by me to my destined Daoist couple, Su Li. Those who wish to seize them must first get my sword’s approval."

Master Hao Yuan’s open and mindless support made Su Buyu’s eyes turn red with jealousy.

Not only her, every woman within the Sword Sect and hundreds of miles around felt envious of Su Li’s good fortune.

After all, that is Master Hao Yuan, the most likely First Disciple to ascend in today’s world.

What merits or abilities does Su Li have to be worthy of his deep love and affection?

Seizing the moment when people were dazed, Su Buyu moved to Su Li’s side, biting her teeth hard and said, "You must be very pleased with yourself?"

Su Li shook her head with a laugh, ah... the world is drunk, and I alone am awake, it’s the taste of solitude.

"It’s all a misunderstanding; we just thought a great treasure was appearing.... now, we’ll leave immediately."

Just as Su Li and Su Buyu were whispering, those who had arrived with great momentum and strength left in disgrace and bad luck.

Who doesn’t hide their precious treasures, fearing they might be known and lead to murder and robbery?

Even closest parents, siblings, masters, and sect members are sometimes not fully trustworthy.

And Master Hao Yuan’s destined Daoist couple is truly extraordinary, saying carefully, that’s called having something to rely on, arrogant and vain.

Behind the protective array, facing the dazzling treasure, their eyes seemed almost blinded.

Just how many treasures and Divine Artifacts must be piled up to achieve such a stunning scene?

"You are not worthy of Master Hao Yuan, you will only hold him back. If...."

"If what, you want to say if it were you, you would be worthy of him?"

"Father, I..." Su Buyu suddenly felt frantic and fearful, her tone shifting from anger to timid, for Master Bi Hai had focused his bright gaze on them.

Not knowing how much of their conversation he had heard.

Su Buyu did not dare to gamble, "Father, I, I was just...."

"Indeed, Bu Yu is indeed more suitable. How about you talk to Master Hao Yuan and let Bu Yu have the engagement instead? Your cultivation level is low, and you are not well matched with Master Hao Yuan."

Su Buyu suddenly raised her head, the joy coming too suddenly, she couldn’t believe her father would have such thoughts.

Su Li fiddled with the hair hanging over her chest, still puzzled how Master Bi Hai could say these words with justified confidence.

Was it because of their blood relation?

As soon as Master Bi Hai spoke, the more he felt this proposal was correct. Thinking back to the ridicule and his daughter’s indifference earlier, her blank expression, his chest clamped with a sigh.

She clearly did not treat him with the respect due to a biological father. Madam was right; this daughter was born to spare them, to collect debts from them.

Such an excellent son-in-law as Master Hao Yuan naturally suits the one with deeper blood ties like Su Buyu.

He feared that Master Hao Yuan would become alienated because of this unfilial daughter. With Bu Yu, there would be no such worries.