Chu Renqing pondered, looking at Li Feng'e's somber face, feeling a bit troubled.

"Elder Lan's generosity is hard to refuse, but my daughter has been promised to the Su Family already. A man without credibility cannot stand, and this puts me in a difficult position."

Li Feng'e had already seen Mad Blade and knew he was from Yinxue Tower, harboring a belly full of anger.

A cultivator from a third-rate sect like Yinxue Tower daring to make advances on the Chu Family's Miss was akin to a toad wishing to eat swan meat.

At this moment, seeing Chu Renqing reject the proposal, she quickly smiled and said.

"Elder Lan might not know, but our Yue Xi has long been promised to Su Family's young master, Su Tangzheng."

"Su Tangzheng just returned from graduating at Stanford University, originally intending to hold an engagement ceremony at this year's Four Spirits Clan gathering, so there's no need for Elder Lan to trouble himself."

Lan Qin immediately smiled and said lightly.

"As far as I know, Miss Yue Xi likes Mad Blade, not that Su Tangzheng."

Saying this, Lan Qing's smile deepened, with a hint of mockery on her face.

"Speaking of Su Family's young master, he's indeed quite amusing."

"On the yacht, he competed in spells against Mr. Yang from Yinxue Tower, but was turned into an ice sculpture by a single spell, which has been circulated as a laughing stock."

"What?"

With this, both Chu Renqing and Li Feng'e's expressions changed.

Sparring between cultivators is quite common.

Su Tangzheng being defeated by a loose cultivator from Yinxue Tower made Chu Renqing—who greatly valued face—instantly uneasy.

Li Feng'e glanced at Chu Renqing and said calmly.

"The victory and defeat in spell duels are as common in military statagems."

"Perhaps the Su family's young master indulged too much in academics. He might be unaccustomed to the ways of spell duels, so occasionally faltering is possible."

As she spoke, she poured Lan Qin a cup of tea.

"With the heritage of the Su Family, even if Su Tangzheng's cultivation isn't satisfactory, he can quickly grow with the family's nurture."

Li Feng'e, saying this, made no attempt to hide her disdain for Yinxue Tower and Mad Blade.

"Compared to the Su Family, Yinxue Tower's foundation is much lacking."

"Even if Mad Blade has extraordinary talent, without elixirs and cultivation techniques, he might never achieve greatness."

This made Chu Renqing's face look much better, as he nodded in agreement.

Lan Qin smiled and shook her head, sipping her tea lightly.

"The foundation of Yinxue Tower is far from what outsiders imagine."

"I witnessed Mad Blade in action against Liu Family's talented disciple, Liu Chuan, and despite Liu Chuan's realm in the art of magic, he was no match."

Chu Renqing furrowed his brows, feeling somewhat uncertain.

"Zhonghai Liu Family's talented disciple Liu Chuan wasn't even a match for Mad Blade's single move?"

Lan Qin nodded seriously: "This matter I witnessed personally, no deception."

Saying this, she hesitated but eventually spoke up.

"Moreover, it seems to me that there has been a significant upheaval within the Su Family."

"Su family's elder, Su Zhenghu, greatly fears Yang Fei and Mad Blade; these two cultivators from Yinxue Tower possess extraordinary, unfathomable powers."

Li Feng'e and Chu Renqing exchanged glances, both feeling a bit uncertain.

Given Lan Qin's status, she wouldn't lie deliberately just to propose marriage.

However, for Yang Fei and Mad Blade, cultivators from a third-rate sect, to influence the mighty Su Family was hard to believe for them.

Seeing the disbelief in their eyes, Lan Qin did not insist.

She said calmly: "Even if I don't tell you these things now, you'll know eventually."

"I just don't want Yue Xi to miss out on such an opportunity."

"This could be an excellent chance for your family, potentially a great opportunity for our Chu Family's rise."

"Yinxue Tower definitely can't be compared to the likes of a small Su Family."

Chu Renqing and Li Feng'e looked at each other, both somewhat incredulous.

But if Lan Qin was speaking the truth, the Chu Family might miss out on a chance to rise to prominence.

Finally, Chu Renqing made the decision: "In that case, I'll give them a chance."

"Tomorrow is the Four Spirits Clan gathering, let's have Su Tangzheng and Mad Blade propose to Chu Yuexi simultaneously."

"Whoever is sincere, whoever has ability, I'll marry Yue Xi to."

Lan Qin was immediately stunned upon hearing this.

Was Chu Renqing planning a martial arts contest for marriage? What was he really up to?

Li Feng'e quietly gave a thumbs-up to Chu Renqing beside him.

Worthy as the head of a family, truly insightful—the idea was ingenious.

This turns Mad Blade and Su Tangzheng's proposal into a competition of Yinxue Tower and Su Family's foundation and resources.

Moreover, their skills can be tested through a spell duel on-site.

It was akin to a modern version of a martial arts contest for marriage.

Without offending the Su Family, they could also assess Yinxue Tower's foundation and Mad Blade's Taoist abilities.

If Yinxue Tower and Mad Blade were as profound as Lan Qin claimed.

Even if Chu Renqing changed his mind last minute, the Su Family couldn't say anything—after all, Su Tangzheng's skills were inferior.

Lan Qin, being clever, quickly understood Chu Renqing's intentions, inwardly cursing the old fox.

However, her face remained calm and serene as she smiled.

"So it's decided, adding this delightful event to the Four Spirits Clan gathering will surely be a finishing touch."

After Lan Qin finished speaking, she bid farewell to Chu Renqing.

Mad Blade, who had been waiting outside with Chu Yuexi, came in.

He politely greeted Chu Renqing and Li Feng'e, Chu Renqing nodded slightly, not saying much.

Li Feng'e glanced Mad Blade up and down, a flicker of disdain passing through her eyes, without saying more.

Mad Blade was well aware, exchanged a look with Chu Yuexi, and left the Chu residence with Lan Qin.

Lan Qin gave Mad Blade a few instructions, told him to prepare, and returned to Blue Qin Restaurant.

Mad Blade returned to the hotel, where Yang Fei's Niu Ji had completed one circulation, the gigantic Bull Demon Avatar dissipating invisibly at the lake bottom.

Mad Blade entered, swearing.

"Besides Chu Yuexi, Chu Family really has no good people."

He recounted today's visit to Yang Fei, who upon hearing, laughed heartily.

"This is a good thing. Whether Su Tangzheng dares to propose or not, even if he does, I'll make him lose face."

Mad Blade wasn't as cheerful as Yang Fei, showing some mild distress.

Yinxue Tower, after all these years, wasn't endowed with cultivation resources and heritage.

Even against Su Tangzheng, Mad Blade wasn't sure of victory.

Yang Fei watched Mad Blade's distressed expression and gave a light-hearted chuckle.

"Don't worry, leave it to me."

Mad Blade looked puzzled at Yang Fei, who punched him in the chest.

"What, you don't believe me?"

Mad Blade shook his head, feeling somewhat relieved inside.

That night, Mad Blade was worried, unable to sleep.

Chu Yuexi called Mad Blade.

Mad Blade suppressed his unease, comforted her until Chu Yuexi smiled through her tears.

Early the next morning, Mad Blade pushed open Yang Fei's room door.

He found the room empty, Yang Fei was nowhere to be seen, and seemed not to have returned overnight.

Mad Blade felt puzzled.

Just then, someone tapped his shoulder; Mad Blade turned abruptly and saw Yang Fei.

With a face showing a hint of weather-worn look, he was nonetheless lively.

"Little Bird Yang, where did you go..."

Yang Fei, as if performing a magic trick, pulled out a Jade Box from his coat and handed it to Mad Blade.

"Today, use this as your betrothal gift and propose to the Chu Family. As for dueling with Su Tangzheng, leave it to me."

Mad Blade took the Jade Box confusedly, opened it, and found a dragon-eye-sized elixir.

The elixir had an earthy yellow hue, radiating a soft glow, making the Jade Box glisten transparently.

The surface of the elixir was covered in mottled patterns, quite mysterious.

Mad Blade took a deep breath, feeling a powerful spiritual energy envelop him, and his pores seemed to open completely, lost in a trance.

He couldn't help but ask, "What kind of elixir is this?"

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