"Brother Su."
Another long night passed. Li Xinnian met with the elders of Duravia Trade Prefecture, and afterward, full of worry, he came with Nangong Qingya to find Su Chen.
The Li Xinnian of today was thirty-eight years old, a truly outstanding gentleman; his features were even a few degrees handsomer than Li Chang'an's. By his side was his tag-along, Nangong Qingya.
This Nangong Qingya was truly stunningly beautiful.
Li Wei had seen a woman of the Nangong family before—Nangong Yazhi, the one who had trapped Li Yunlin back then. This Nangong Qingya was even more beautiful than Nangong Yazhi.
The young girl from back then was now already forty-one years old. The former girl was now full of womanly charm.
This young woman wore a black, tight-fitting long dress, which had many openwork sections revealing glimpses of delicate skin. The collar, in particular, boldly revealed an expanse of fair skin that could make one's blood surge.
The long dress had a slit on the side that reached mid-thigh, revealing her long, slender legs and making her appear even taller.
Black hair fell along the cheeks of her already beautiful face, and she wore heavy makeup, making her look even more bewitching.
Among the female cultivators of Eternal Sun Prefecture, there was a beauty ranking, and this Nangong Qingya ranked near the top.
Countless cultivators of the Eternal Sun Prefecture's younger generation wished to win her favor, but since Nangong Qingya stayed by Li Xinnian's side year-round, it also saved her a lot of trouble.
At this moment, the two of them walked towards Su Chen.
This kid, Su Chen, was dressed in green robes, leaning against a tree. His gaze was profound, and he, too, was a handsome man rarely seen in the world.
But the alluring night also made this number one talent among the Eternal Sun Prefecture's young geniuses feel a bit more melancholy.
"Brother Su."
Hearing Li Xinnian call his name, Su Chen felt a sense of melancholy in his heart and merely nodded slightly.
Li Wei reviewed Li Xinnian's historical events.
These three young people were the top three of Eternal Sun Prefecture's younger generation.
All of them came from the Skyveil Sect, which had brought the Skyveil Sect unparalleled fame.
That Wuyazi must be laughing even in his dreams.
Especially since these three had adventured together for many years, their bond was deep.
...
"Brother Su, during the family's Great Ceremony a few days ago, I already asked the family elders. The family has agreed to propose marriage on your behalf."
Li Xinnian smiled at Su Chen. "My Li family has already sent a large betrothal gift on your behalf. Please rest assured regarding your matter, Brother Su."
"Hm?"
Su Chen, who had been lost in melancholy, instantly rallied, his eyes shining brightly. "Truly?"
After sixty thousand years, Su Chen had thought his heart was already incomparably calm. But many years ago, while he, Li Xinnian, and Nangong Qingya were adventuring in the Ten-Direction Ancient Ridges, he met an inner sect disciple of the Aeternus Sect, Liu Rusi, within a secret realm.
It was almost laughable, really. At that time, he and Liu Rusi even got into a conflict.
He fought a major battle against the Aeternus Sect's group of a dozen or so people, was severely injured, and ultimately triggered a trap deep within the secret realm.
Everyone was trapped there for thirty days before Li Xinnian finally rescued them.
It was during those thirty days that the other Aeternus Sect disciples developed malicious intentions toward Liu Rusi, and he stood on her side.
In the end, the two of them supported each other and managed to survive. Those thirty days felt like three hundred years. His heart, which he had thought was already as still as stagnant water, finally stirred.
"Of course it's true."
Nangong Qingya covered her mouth and laughed charmingly, her every move alluring.
"It's not like Xinnian would lie to you, right? Have you heard of the Li family's Divine Tree? The Li family's Divine Tree bears one Primal Origin Blood Fruit every few decades, and it's included in the betrothal gifts.
There's also a Dharma Treasure, something even our Nangong family couldn't get, no matter how we tried."
"I just wonder if, when Xinnian marries me, the betrothal gifts will be this valuable."
Nangong Qingya stared reproachfully at Li Xinnian, her expression so alluring that it made Li Xinnian avert his gaze.
"Ahem..."
Su Chen gave a light cough, goosebumps rising all over him.
He somewhat missed the Nangong Qingya from when they first met.
This Senior Sister originally had a willful temperament, but back then, she was also very shy.
But later, Senior Sister started to love dressing up. It seemed as long as she could make Li Xinnian blush, she would be happy all day, and so she became like this.
He ignored Nangong Qingya and instead said gravely to Li Xinnian, "Xinnian, if I can successfully marry Rusi, I will owe your Li family a great debt."
"Brother Su, you speak too gravely." Li Xinnian smiled faintly.
He didn't have many friends, let alone brothers and sisters. After spending these years together, he truly regarded Su Chen and Nangong Qingya as his own brother and sister.
"What's too grave?" Nangong Qingya suddenly linked her arm with Li Xinnian's.
"It's not serious at all! Our Xinnian owes the family another ten thousand years of stipend!"
"Brother Su, don't listen to her nonsense."
Li Xinnian's voice was calm. As he pulled his hand away from Nangong Qingya's ample bosom, his cheeks were already slightly flushed.
He said gravely: "Brother Su, just wait for the good news."