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Chapter 313: Shen Yi's Gratitude
Chapter 313: Shen Yi's Gratitude
"Don't overthink it."
Xu Wanwen helplessly watched the little maid walk away and followed her.
A Qing's idea was completely impossible.
With her exceptional talent, she had mastered over eighty percent of the Xu Clan's array techniques at a young age.
How could such a person be given to another power?
What would be the point of the Xu Clan's existence then?
From the moment she opened that thick book, A Qing was destined to become the Clan Patriarch of the Xu Clan.
Unless she was a cunning and ruthless person who could make Shen Yi marry into the Xu Clan... But looking at her demeanor in front of Shen Yi, she was like a little white flower waiting to be plucked, so that was even more impossible.
Instead, it was herself.
Xu Wanwen's eyes flickered, and she could roughly guess that Shen Yi wanted the Xu Clan's Malevolent Qi Spirit Root.
Agreeing to such a trivial matter was no problem at all.
After all, once he took the Spirit Root and left the Xu Clan, with his strength, he could easily renege on his promise, and who could stop him?
Then, she would be left alone, weeping day after day...
Xu Wanwen imagined a grand drama of love and hate in her mind, and with her restless thoughts, she headed towards the wooden house.
Compared to the previous night.
This time, in broad daylight, the elders of the clan gathered together, clearly causing a bigger stir in the village.
The curious villagers gathered around.
Seeing the Clan Patriarch standing solemnly at the entrance, he welcomed the youth in blue inside.
"Isn't he borrowing the Four Symbols Demon Suppression Array to recover from his injuries? Is he leaving now that he's healed?"
"What if he sells us out after he leaves?"
"In my opinion, Da Qian isn't a good person either. They might have been involved in the previous incident."
Hearing the villagers' discussions, Xu Hongde frowned and gestured for them to be quiet.
But unusually, he did not drive them away.
Today's matter concerned every member of the Xu Clan, and they all had the right to listen in.
Seeing A Qing and Xu Wanwen's playful behavior, Xu Hongde sighed, "You two, come in as well."
After saying this, he turned and led the two girls inside.
Inside the not-so-spacious house, seven elders were seated in a circle.
They had no intention of making things difficult for Shen Yi; they had even prepared a seat for him next to the Elder Lady, making it less like an interrogation and more like a casual chat.
Since Shen Yi had come to the Xu Clan to seek refuge and was now ready to leave after his seclusion, it was natural for him to have plans to depart.
They had lived in seclusion for many years, and outside, they had a formidable enemy like the Radiant Light Cave. To say they weren't worried about being betrayed would be insincere.
However, the conditions they had planned to discuss with Shen Yi had already been decided by the Clan Patriarch, leaving them with no need to put on an arrogant front.
The main reason for calling Shen Yi here was that the Elder Lady wanted to discuss the matter of the marriage alliance.
"Lord Shen."
The Elder Lady gestured for Xu Wanwen to pour tea for Shen Yi, "With your high position, you must have many important matters to attend to. I won't beat around the bush; I've asked you here today because I have a question to ask you."
Upon hearing this, A Qing immediately became anxious.
Why was this so rushed?
She had prepared many long speeches for this day, but would they not give her a chance to speak?
Xu Wanwen held the teapot, her emotions slightly complex.
She hadn't thought of competing with A Qing; as she had said earlier, she believed Shen Yi was extraordinary, and if he were the one for the marriage alliance, she wouldn't feel wronged.
But she didn't have any romantic feelings for him.
However, for some unknown reason, upon hearing the Elder Lady's words, she inexplicably felt a bit nervous.
Shen Yi lifted his teacup and looked at the woman standing before him, her presence nearly blocking his entire field of view. He sighed and furrowed his brows, "Could you please move a little?"
"Oh."
Xu Wanwen quickly snapped out of her daze and hurriedly stepped aside.
"As it happens, I also have something to discuss. Please, go ahead." Shen Yi said calmly, looking across.
The old lady smiled, "Actually, what I want to say is quite simple. Given your situation, Lord Shen, any power would be eager to have you. For our small clan, Xu, to keep a grand figure like you is nothing but a pipe dream."
"But if we're just talking about a marriage alliance, what are your thoughts, Lord Shen?"
After speaking, the old lady waved at Xu Wanwen, "This girl may have a simple mind, but her abilities are not to be underestimated. With the support of Da Qian's heritage, she is destined to become a Soul Transformation Cultivator in the future."
This statement was a great show of respect.
Although the Temple of Martial Arts was rich in heritage, the Xu family had accumulated resources over the years, enough to cultivate a Soul Transformation Cultivator.
As she spoke, the old lady narrowed her eyes, carefully observing Shen Yi's expression.
Seeing no change in his expression, only a calmness as he gently set down his teacup, the old lady smiled, "Of course, if Lord Shen truly values our small clan and finds this girl worthy, we would never object."
At these words, a hint of surprise flashed across Ah Qing's pale face, and she nodded eagerly.
Xu Wanwen rolled her eyes in exasperation. This girl seemed to not understand the implications of such an offer; only in her dreams would Shen Yi agree to such conditions.
He had the ability to slay the Demon Sovereign of the Thirty-Eighth Abyss and had come to this remote place to marry into their clan.
However, what would Shen Yi's decision be?
Thinking of this, Xu Wanwen anxiously glanced at him. If he rejected the offer, she would likely have to hide in the array for the rest of her life.
After finally getting out and witnessing so many wonders, she couldn't help but recall the black-robed girl she had seen in Monster Suppressing City, living the life Xu Wanwen envied.
"Why don't you, just give it a try?" Xu Wanwen stammered hesitantly.
Even if the scenario she had imagined came true, and he remained cold and unfeeling, she would accept it.
Hearing this, even Xu Hongde couldn't help but rub his temples.
Both his daughter and niece seemed to have never seen a man before.
The other clan elders smiled bitterly, but their eyes still turned towards the youth.
They were genuinely curious about his decision.
"Are you done?" Shen Yi glanced at them and slowly stood up. "I also have something to discuss with all of you."
"Please, Lord Shen, speak your mind." The old lady's face lit up with a smile. Asking for terms wasn't scary; it meant there was still room for negotiation.
"I want Xu's Supreme Spirit Root."
As soon as Shen Yi finished speaking, everyone except the two girls' faces changed drastically.
The Xu family's protective array was their most closely guarded secret.
Had the girls revealed even this to him? Xu Wanwen's face turned bitter. Did she really have the qualifications to bring such a valuable dowry?
"Of course, I won't take it without giving something in return."
Shen Yi turned to the crowd, "In addition to the Spirit Root, I also want all of you as my reward, as promised earlier."
His voice echoed within the room, "All of you."
Hearing this, Xu Hongde's face showed confusion.
His words made it sound like the Four Symbols Demon Suppression Array had failed, and a Demon Sovereign had emerged from it."
(End of Chapter)
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