First meeting with Jiang Lanzhi

As the engagement date approached, many forces from Linxian Heaven came to offer congratulations.

Xiao Fan was quite indifferent to these things.

He merely acted as a qualified tool for marriage alliance, following his mother's arrangements.

At this engagement banquet, Xiao Fan saw many Elders from various Schools. Although he didn't have a deep impression, he at least had an impression, mainly because these forces had once extended an olive branch to him, offering to take him as a Disciple.

However, the price was not higher than Tai Xuan Holy Land, so Xiao Fan did not go.

Yuhua School, Taiyi Sect, Linglong Pavilion, Yanyue Mountain, Feixian Tower…

Any force with a well-known name in the Cultivation world would come to offer congratulations.

Xiao Fan was also the Saint of Tai Xuan Holy Land, so he naturally knew about his engagement. Therefore, Tai Xuan Holy Land also sent Elders to congratulate him and presented many generous gifts.

Spirit Beasts, Spirit Stones, Spirit Medicine, Spiritual Veins, Sharp Weapons, Cultivation Technique scriptures—everything was available.

In addition to his identity as the Saint of Tai Xuan Holy Land, Xiao Fan was also the Young Master of the Xiao Family, so Yaoguang Holy Land also sent people to attend the engagement banquet.

However, as a peer, Xiao Fan did not see Ye Tianwei. He heard that Yaoguang Holy Land had replaced its Saint, because Ye Tianwei's image at that time was indeed not very good.

A dignified Saint snatching food from a dog and eagerly bending over for others was simply embarrassing to think about.

Many forces that came brought their own Sect Leader's or Head's daughters, or core female Disciples, to the Xiao Family.

When these female Cultivators met Xiao Fan, most of them were shy, and even if there was no topic, they would find one to engage in awkward conversation, probably hoping to establish a connection.

After all, it was normal for a Cultivator to have three wives and four concubines, let alone the Young Master of the Xiao Family. If they caught his eye, they could establish a connection with the Xiao Family.

This was a prominent aristocratic family standing at the pinnacle of this world. Establishing a connection would immediately elevate one's status.

The Jiang Family was the best proof.

The Jiang Family was previously at odds with a certain force. When the news of their marriage alliance with the Xiao Family spread, the other party immediately ceased hostilities, shook hands in reconciliation, and even offered blessings, saying they would be friends forever.

Even some Elders of certain forces shamelessly offered their Sect Leader's daughters to be his concubines or maids. As a Saint of the Righteous Path, I naturally refused them sternly.

Xiao Father and Xiao Mother came out to greet the guests. At the end, the two pulled Xiao Fan aside, and Xiao Mother said:

"Xiao Fan, ever since you came back, all you've done is Cultivate. It's been a month, and you haven't even taken the time to go see Jiang Lan Zhi."

"This is too outrageous! At least meet her and talk to her!"

She spoke with a sense of disappointment, as if wondering why he only thought about Cultivation and didn't know how to get along with girls.

Hearing this, Xiao Fan's father rubbed his forehead. 'You brat, you act innocent in front of your mother, but you try to catch me in the act in front of me, huh?'

Seeing Xiao Father's action, Xiao Mother became furious:

"What are you rubbing your forehead for? All you do is Cultivate all day, and you've led our son astray! Aren't you so great? You used to have a bunch of confidantes around you. At least teach our son some skills!"

"Xiao Fan's Heart-Nature is still too naive. If he had half your ability to charm women, I wouldn't have to run around so much."

"Xiao Fan's current state is all your fault!"

Xiao Fan stood obediently to the side, listening to his mother's lecture.

Unexpectedly, as she lectured, the topic somehow shifted to his father.

Xiao Fan's father wanted to cry but had no tears. What an unprovoked disaster!

"My dear, you said at the time not to teach him these things."

"Whatever I say goes! Are you a big man with no opinion?"

"Can our son be like you? My son is so excellent, what's wrong with marrying a few more?"

Xiao Fan remained silent, just standing there.

Finally, the lecture concluded, and Xiao Fan had a look of being thoroughly taught, like a well-behaved child.

"Oh, okay, Mother, I understand. I'll go now and promise to get along well with Jiang Lan Zhi," Xiao Fan said with a smile.

"I'm telling you, you need to be bolder and communicate and spend more time with Jiang Lan Zhi. Don't just focus on Cultivating all day. Jiang Lan Zhi is a good girl, don't let her down, or I'll be the first to deal with you," she said, feigning anger.

Xiao Fan darted away, disappearing from sight. He certainly didn't want to be scolded.

As for being innocent?

If being innocently lustful counted as innocent, then he was indeed quite innocent.

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Jiang Lanzhi was arranged by the Xiao Family to stay in the Immortal Court Villa in the core area. This was a place where only the Family Head, direct line Elders, and Genius Disciples were qualified to reside.

Allowing her to stay here showed Xiao Mother's fondness for Jiang Lanzhi.

Accompanying Jiang Lanzhi were two maids she brought with her, but Jiang Lanzhi preferred to be alone.

She wanted to Cultivate, and she didn't want anyone to discover her secrets, so being alone was the most suitable.

Her goal was to become powerful enough to crush Xiao Fan at the same level. Only then would she feel secure.

"Lanting."

"Mother is truly biased towards this Jiang Lanzhi. It's one thing to let her meet others here, but she even named the villa after her."

Xiao Fan was slightly surprised, becoming even more curious about this Jiang Lanzhi. What kind of charm did this woman possess?

That could make his mother care so much.

Xiao Fan knocked on the door. The ones who opened it for him were two curvaceous Nascent Soul women. They recognized Xiao Fan at first glance.

"Young Master-in-law," the two maids bowed and said respectfully.

"No need for formalities. Is your Young Miss inside?"

"The Young Miss is in her boudoir. I will go notify her to come out and see you now."

Xiao Fan stopped her and said, "No need. I'll go see her myself."

"Yes."

The moment Xiao Fan stepped into Lanting, Jiang Lanzhi, who was meditating and Cultivating in her boudoir, immediately sensed Xiao Fan's arrival.

Relying on her Cultivation experience from her previous life, she had already Cultivated to Golden Core Late Stage and would soon form her Nascent Soul.

But she had a Qi Concealment Art, which could hide her aura, only showing a Golden Core Stage - Initial Stage cultivation to outsiders.

A seventeen-year-old Golden Core Stage - Initial Stage could already be described as extraordinarily talented; there was no need to reveal more.

"Is he finally coming?"

"You heartless man, I trusted you so much in my previous life, loved you to the point of no return, yet you only wanted to use me as a stepping stone."

"In this life, I won't let you succeed!"

In Jiang Lanzhi's heart, she had already thought of thousands of ways to deal with Xiao Fan. In this life, as long as I don't fall for you, you won't be able to use me again!

Creak~

Xiao Fan didn't even bother to greet her, directly pushing the door open and entering.

It was fine to put on an act in front of outsiders, but there were no outsiders here, so why bother acting?

Jiang Lanzhi sneered inwardly. He was still so self-centered!

Xiao Fan gave a polite smile and greeted her:

"Are you the one I'm going to marry?"

"Quite pretty."

Xiao Fan smiled harmlessly, simply doing as he pleased.

He carefully observed Jiang Lanzhi: her rosy cherry lips, clear and bright like vermilion glaze; her jade-like face blooming with spring; her willow-like eyebrows above her peach-blossom eyes seemed to be alluring, bright and captivating.

Her pair of beautiful eyes were calm and unruffled, as if they had seen through the cold and warmth of the human world. The smile on her face was very natural, yet it felt a little forced. Her delicate face was like a flower, with light makeup accentuating her pretty features.

Her entire demeanor was serene and elegant, exuding grace and dignity in every gesture and smile. That charming yet unassuming expression made one feel joy involuntarily.

"No wonder Mother likes her. She's definitely a dignified, well-behaved girl, beautiful and intelligent," Xiao Fan thought to himself.

He said seriously, "Hello, my name is Xiao Fan. I'll make time to come back and sleep with you in the future. Remember to wash up nicely, okay?"

He was truly being serious while making inappropriate remarks.

However, in Jiang Lanzhi's beautiful eyes, thousands of thoughts and worries flowed, and faintly, there was also a strong sense of hatred.

Although she always wore a smile, that deep-seated hatred in her Soul was difficult to conceal.

This left Xiao Fan baffled. Did my opening line offend her?

Just as Xiao Fan couldn't find an answer, he noticed that Jiang Lanzhi actually came with a golden script.

Shocking, the Daughter of Luck is actually my fiancée!