224: The bitterness of dancing to the heavens

Grand Elder Qian Zheng said, "I've never heard of the Xuan Lei Sect having such a powerful expert hidden there. He shouldn't be from the Xuan Lei Sect; he's likely only there for some reason. Otherwise, they would have long ago forcibly taken that heavenly thunder crystal stone from the Nangong Family."

Wu Jiutian said, "Compared to this expert, there is a Disciple who truly belongs to the Xuan Lei Sect who is the most terrifying!"

"Hmm?" Everyone was stunned. They asked Xiang Lintian, "Vice Alliance Master Wu, what do you mean? Isn't the Xuan Lei Sect Disciple who won the youth competition championship that illegitimate son of the Nangong Family who is Cultivating in the Xuan Lei Sect?"

"No! It's not him. It's a man named Jiang Ye who came from the Southern Region a few months ago and joined their Xuan Lei Sect."

"Someone from the Southern Region? Is there a special reason?"

Wu Jiutian continued, "My willful daughter told me about this. She repeatedly warned me never to provoke that young man. Every person or power that had a grievance with him in the past has been completely uprooted, without exception! Furthermore, his growth is quite terrifying. When he first arrived in the Profound Realm a few months ago, he was only at the Heaven Realm cultivation, and now he has reached the Seventh Stage of Xuan Saint Realm."

Qian Zheng said, "Is Vice Alliance Master Wu referring to the young man who led the combined strength of everyone from the Xuan Lei Sect to destroy a first-stage Emperor Realm expert on the day of the competition finals?"

"Precisely him!"

"This person seems to have a deep relationship with Vice Alliance Master Wu's beloved daughter!"

Wu Jiutian said indifferently, "You don't need to doubt my motives. Here is detailed intelligence on that person. You can take a look at his growth history; it will surely give you a shock."

Immediately, Wu Jiutian waved his hand, sending over a dozen intelligence reports to everyone.

A moment later, everyone was shocked after reading the information!

Xiang Lintian said, "I didn't expect that such a person would appear in the Abandoned Land, which we completely ignored—a natural Pure Yang Body! But can his Cultivate speed really be this fast? The Xuan Battle Physique in our Shen Xuan Alliance has consumed so many resources to reach its current Realm. However, a place like the Southern Region shouldn't have such good resources!"

Qian Zheng said, "Then let him join our Shen Xuan Alliance! He shouldn't refuse."

Wu Jiutian shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's not that simple. Not only would the Xuan Lei Sect not let him go, but given his personality, it's basically impossible to get him to switch sects like that!"

Qian Zheng said, "With your daughter's relationship with him, he's already half a son-in-law to you. If you let your daughter talk to him, there might be unexpected gains!"

Xiang Lintian also chimed in, "If he becomes Vice Alliance Master Wu's son-in-law, won't he directly become a member of our Shen Xuan Alliance?"

Qian Zheng said, "Then let's find a time to arrange their marriage. What does Vice Alliance Master Wu think?"

Wu Jiutian chuckled, "Hehehe, let the young people decide their own matters! My daughter has been spoiled by me; if she's unhappy, she'll run away from home for years and not return. I don't dare to control her now."

Ten days later

Inside the Wu Family residence, Wu Linglong sat alone in the courtyard's pavilion, resting her jade-like cheek on one hand and gazing at the distant sky. She seemed to be missing someone, revealing a sweet smile from time to time.

At this time, Wu Jiutian walked over and laughed, "My dear daughter! Who are you thinking about?"

Wu Linglong was stunned for a moment, then turned around and said with a bit of panic, "No... no one!"

"Hahaha! You still say no? You didn't even notice your father walking over! I've asked your mother, and she said that kid is not bad. Since he's someone you like, your father won't object either!" Wu Jiutian walked to her side, sat down, and gently stroked the back of her head.

"We... we're just together; we haven't reached the stage of discussing marriage yet."

"Hehehe, your father has been through this. He likes you very much too. How is his family? Do you know about them? If you marry him, these things will affect whether you live happily or not!"

Wu Linglong leaned gently on his shoulder, pondered for a moment, and said, "He has been very happy since childhood, and his family gave him plenty of love. His grandfather and father both only married one wife, and there were never any arguments at home. Unlike you, marrying so many wives, each competing for favor with constant schemes and plots. I don't want to stay in a home like this."

Wu Jiutian sighed, "Sigh! Your father didn't want this either. I was an orphan from a young age with no power or background. To survive, I was forced to become a live-in son-in-law for your Eldest Mother's family. Later, I Cultivated desperately every day, just wanting to break free from the shackles of fate."

I met your Second Mother because she had a background in the Shen Xuan Alliance. She saw my potential at the time and hoped I would secure a position in the Shen Xuan Alliance in the future to protect her family. I also did it to obtain better Cultivate resources and become stronger; what was between your Second Mother and me was just a transaction."

It wasn't until I met your mother that I felt what love was. However, I couldn't show too much favoritism toward her. It wasn't until you were born that I had a special feeling, feeling that you were Wu Jiutian's first true child. That's why I dared to openly give all my favoritism to you."

Let me tell you a secret: don't think your mother is usually careless and foolish. She is actually very smart. The more she appears non-threatening to others, the safer she is and the fewer people try to harm her. Otherwise, how could she give birth to such a smart child like you? Hehehe!"

Upon hearing the truth, Wu Linglong immediately felt very guilty. It turned out she had misunderstood her mother all these years. It really wasn't easy for a small woman to live in such a complex family!

After a quiet moment, Wu Linglong asked, "You've already become the Vice Alliance Master of the Shen Xuan Alliance, so why did you still marry the Fourth Mother?"

Hearing this, Wu Jiutian quickly said, "Keep your voice down! I was forced to marry your Fourth Mother. She is from the Wu Family, one of the four major family powers in the Forbidden Ground. Even the Shen Xuan Alliance has to bow its head."

For the first time, Wu Linglong felt that her father's life had not been easy. Giving all his favoritism to the child born from the woman he loved seemed to be the only thing in his life he could truly do for himself.

"The Forbidden Ground again! When the Young Master sets foot in the Forbidden Ground one day, all of them will have to kneel tremblingly before him!" Wu Linglong said with some hatred toward the people of the Forbidden Ground.

Hearing these words, Wu Jiutian was also shaken and said, "Linglong, why do you have such great confidence in that kid? Are there some unknown secrets behind him?"

"Father, I'll tell you, but you are not allowed to reveal it to anyone; only you can know. Otherwise, he might develop a rift with me."

"Alright, your father won't joke with his precious daughter's happiness."

Wu Linglong whispered, "He once mentioned to me that the person behind him does not belong to this continent. The so-called experts here are no different from ants in the eyes of the person behind him!"

"Does not belong to this continent?" Wu Jiutian was puzzled and shocked for a moment!