148: Arrogant Liu Qiong, beautiful woman takes action

Li Shaopeng felt puzzled by her distant attitude, but he still responded with a smile: "Hahaha, our talents are comparable. Since you've already achieved Condensing Core, I certainly won't be far behind."

With that, he took out a blue brocade box and handed it over: "Yaner, this is a premium aquamarine pearl necklace I selected from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. I hope you like it."

Liu Yuyan didn't even glance at it, looking directly at him and saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Li, but I won't accept your gift."

"Yaner, are you afraid of owing me a favor?"

"That's not it. Fine, I'll be direct with you. I don't have feelings for you and won't agree to your marriage proposal. Please take your betrothal gifts and go home."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions changed!

Liu Tong immediately roared, "Nonsense! Marriage is not a game; how can you refuse it just like that?"

Liu Yuyan snorted, "You also know this isn't a game, yet you agreed without my consent?"

"What? Is there something wrong with Young Master Li? Do you actually think he's not good enough for you?"

"Whether he's good enough or not, you should always ask for my opinion first, understand?"

"We should indeed consider your thoughts, but please also state your reason for refusing Young Master Li."

While the father and daughter were conversing, Li Shaopeng regained his composure, biting his lip as he asked, "Yaner, I also want to know, what exactly did I do to make you so repulsed? Weren't we getting along perfectly before?"

Liu Yuyan angrily retorted, "What was good before? We've always just been ordinary friends, alright? It's been three years since we last met; I've almost forgotten what you look like, yet you still have the nerve to propose? Don't you ever consider other people's feelings?"

Li Shaopeng's expression instantly froze: "Ordinary friends? Weren't we childhood sweethearts?"

"What are you thinking? Childhood sweethearts? Don't be ridiculous. Calling you an ordinary friend is already giving you too much credit. In my eyes, you're no different from a stranger."

Liu Yuyan quickly retorted, as if afraid Lin Yuan might misunderstand.

"A stranger... a stranger... Heh heh... So in your eyes, I'm just a stranger..."

The young man mumbled, his eyes dull and his demeanor utterly dispirited.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan couldn't help but sigh: "Young Master Li, I know your feelings for Yaner are deep, but she truly doesn't like you. There's no need for you to be fixated on one person."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze fell upon him.

"Who are you?"

Liu Tong frowned.

This young man could use such an intimate address as 'Yaner,' which implied that the relationship between him and Liu Yuyan was not simple.

"I am Lin Yuan. Greetings, Family Head Liu."

"Lin Yuan?"

Everyone murmured the name, searching their memories, but found no matching person.

Although Lin Yuan had achieved astonishing results in the Inner Sect Assessment, Qingyun Pavilion was too far from Cloud Ripple Sect, and the news had not yet spread.

The Liu Family had received the news, but they didn't know his specific name.

Therefore, none of them recognized him.

"Heh heh, where did this brat come from? How can you comment on the feelings between Young Master Li and Yaner?"

From the side door of the main hall, a purple-robed young man strode in with his hands behind his back, his face full of arrogance.

Liu Qiong, the Young Clan Chief of the Liu Family, Liu Yuyan's elder brother, possessed the Purple Glow Spirit Body, and his talent was extraordinary.

Seeing the newcomer, Liu Yuyan's face darkened, and she immediately reprimanded him, "Presumptuous! Liu Qiong, as the Young Clan Chief, how dare you speak disrespectfully to such a distinguished guest as this Young Master? Is this how our Liu Family treats guests?"

These words made everyone raise an eyebrow.

The young woman was actually scolding her own brother for this young man; it seemed their relationship was even more intimate than they had imagined.

Liu Qiong instantly laughed, "Liu Yuyan, do you know what you're saying? To target your own Family for an outsider, are you worthy of our parents? Are you worthy of the Liu Clan's ancestors? How could our Liu Family have such an ungrateful person like you?"

"You!"

Liu Yuyan was about to retort when she suddenly heard a "slap," and a deep red palm print appeared on Liu Qiong's face.

Everyone was shocked!

A slap!

Liu Qiong was actually slapped!

He was the son of the Liu Family Head, with an extremely noble status, and this was the Liu Residence. To slap their Young Clan Chief on the Liu Family's territory—that was too bold!

Liu Qiong was also stunned.

He never imagined that he would be slapped in his own Family!

This was completely disregarding the Liu Family!

"You're seeking death!"

He quickly reacted, his eyes spewing fire, pointing directly at the Mei Fu who had struck him!

Everyone also looked at Shen Mingzhu.

This woman was wearing a white cloud-patterned ruqun, like a ripe and tempting peach, from which water could be squeezed at any moment.

So beautiful!

This was everyone's first reaction!

Shen Mingzhu was already extremely beautiful, and with the nourishment of the Yin Yang Divine Skill, her face was even more radiant and captivating, making people feel a desire to possess her with just one glance.

Facing the enraged Liu Qiong, the Mei Fu's pretty face turned cold: "A mere Junior dares to be presumptuous in front of me? Is this how Family Head Liu disciplines his children?"

"What are you? How dare you criticize my Liu Family?"

Liu Qiong raised his eyebrows and turned to his father: "Father, please punish this person severely!"

Hearing this, Liu Tong raised his hand, but instead of attacking the Mei Fu, he struck his own son.

"Slap!"

With that slap, both of Liu Qiong's cheeks were covered in red marks.

And he was completely bewildered!

Why?

Why did his father hit him?

Could this woman's background be terrifying?

Others might not know the Mei Fu's identity, but how could Liu Tong, as the Liu Family Head, not recognize her?

This was the Shouzuo of Yun Yao Peak, a Dao Platform Realm expert!

Her status in Cloud Ripple Sect was only below the Sect Master and the Grand Elder!

Even their Liu Family Old Ancestor needed to show her three points of respect!

How could Liu Qiong dare to provoke such a person? Wasn't he seeking death?

"Apologies, Chief Shen. It was my son who was ignorant and offended you. Please do not take it to heart."

Liu Tong cupped his fists and said with a fawning smile.

Chief Shen!

At this moment, Liu Qiong finally understood her identity. While his expression was startled, he still felt unwilling: "Even if she is Shouzuo, she can't just attack me for no reason, can she?"

Shen Mingzhu said coldly, "Family Head Liu, I truly don't want to bother with a Junior, but your son is so ignorant. How can you expect me to forgive him?"

Liu Tong's face instantly darkened. He turned and roared, "Unfilial son, don't be rude! With Chief Shen's esteemed position, she can hit whoever she wants. As a Junior, even if you're hit, you must obediently accept it!"

These words were outwardly lecturing his son, but in reality, they were mocking the Mei Fu.

Shen Mingzhu naturally understood the hidden meaning in his words and couldn't help but sneer, "You want to know the reason so badly, so I'll tell you. Yaner is my Disciple, and this Young Master beside me is the Sect Master's personal Disciple. You came up and spoke wildly, offending both of them. My slap was already light!"