96: The Trials of Cloud City

Liu Yixue spent a warm and romantic night.

The scene where Xie Chen proposed to her publicly amidst the sea of flowers gave her an unprecedented feeling.

On the way back to the Ice and Snow Sect, Liu Yixue was still immersed in the beautiful and magnificent scene from last night, unable to fully return to her senses.

The accompanying Female Disciples smiled sweetly upon seeing this.

They had never seen their Sect Master, who was usually cold and unapproachable, display such a shy, maidenly demeanor.

Sure enough, love really can change a person's temperament.

"Sect Master, in two days it will be your Grand Wedding with the Young Lord. The Old Ancestor must have prepared enough dowry for you to marry off splendidly.

In the future, the powerful alliance between Yuntian City and the Ice and Snow Sect will surely spread the Sect's influence throughout the Snow Domain."

"Mhm."

Liu Yixue, immersed in happiness, unconsciously responded. A blush slowly rose on her cold Jade Cheeks, making her look incredibly lovely.

The Female Disciple smiled shyly and waited quietly beside her.

The galloping Spirit Steed quickly sped toward the Ice and Snow Sect.

"Whoa~"

Suddenly, a rough neighing and whinnying, accompanied by the heavy pounding of hooves, galloped from the end of the road, kicking up a pervasive cloud of yellow dust that obscured everyone's vision.

The netherworld chariot rapidly approached and passed the Ice and Snow Sect's White Spirit Treasure Steed. The splashed dust and sand hit the face of the Ice and Snow Sect Female Disciple who had just lifted the curtain.

"Who was that? They saw the Ice and Snow Sect's Carriage and didn't even bother to yield, daring to gallop past! They must have a death wish."

The Female Disciple wiped the dust off her face and cursed loudly at the disappearing netherworld chariot.

Hearing this, Liu Yixue immediately advised, "Forget it, Yulian. The main business is important; let's not create extra trouble."

Yulian chuckled, "Sect Master, what's wrong with you today? You're so agreeable! In the past, if you encountered something like this, you would definitely have upheld the Sect Master's dignity."

Liu Yixue said coldly, "You Girl are becoming more and more improper. Since when did this Sect Master need you to lecture me on how to act?"

Instead of being afraid, Yulian moved closer and said, "Sect Master, are you feeling nervous about marrying Young Lord Xie?

Last night, the Young Lord prepared such a magnificent Proposal Ceremony; you must feel very sweet inside, right?"

"Shut up! You have no filter. Hurry up and drive the Carriage."

Having her secret exposed, Liu Yixue blushed, uttered a delicate complaint, turned her face away, and stopped speaking.

Yulian showed a look that said, "I understand," and immediately obediently went to drive the Carriage.

The White Spirit Treasure Steed continued toward the Ice and Snow Sect, while the netherworld chariot had already stopped outside the gates of Yuntian City.

As soon as Shen Lian stepped down from the chariot, a Guard immediately approached him fawningly, took out a Brush and Ink, and said, "This great Cultivator must be here for our Young City Lord's wedding.

Comfortable rooms have already been prepared in the city. As long as the great Cultivator leaves his mark here, someone will immediately arrange a place for you to stay."

Shen Lian frowned, glanced at the Guard, and replied, "I'm not here for the wedding. However, since you said your Young City Lord is getting married,

then I wish them a long and happy marriage. Also, tell me how to get to the City Lord's Manor. I have business to attend to."

Hearing that the visitor was not attending the wedding, the Guard's face immediately fell.

But out of fear of the Cultivator, he still politely asked, "May I ask, great Cultivator, what business you have with our City Lord?"

Boom—

The next moment, a wave of Aura Pressure struck, forcing the Guard directly onto his knees.

"You talk too much nonsense. Just tell me where your City Lord's Manor is. Don't waste my time here."

The Guard was breathless from the pressure and couldn't utter a single word; he merely pointed toward the southeast direction inside the city.

"Hmph!"

Having obtained the desired information, Shen Lian quickly retracted his Aura Pressure. The netherworld chariot immediately transformed into a Black Cloud and rushed back into his body. Ignoring the gasping Guard, he swaggered through the city gate.

Upon entering the city gate, everything visible was filled with a festive atmosphere.

All the towers were decorated with lanterns and streamers, and especially in the middle of the street, Large Red Cloud Silk covered the road, stretching for ten miles until the entrance of the City Lord's Manor.

Shen Lian chuckled softly, feeling zero empathy for the scene.

"Countless experiences prove that marriage is a grave where time is wasted. Why do some people refuse to believe this, knowingly jump into the pit, and not realize that being alone is better?"

Shen Lian was extremely resistant to the idea of forming a Dao Companion relationship. In his ninety-nine lifetimes, only during the period of amnesia did he almost get trapped within the 'Besieged City'; the rest of the time, he disdained touching this great killer weapon.

Can love help him attain the Dao?

Obviously not.

Since it cannot, why bother wasting time on romance?

However, since the City Lord's Manor was celebrating a joyous event, he decided to abandon his plan to find the City Lord and inquire about clues regarding the Outer Domain.

No matter how overbearing Shen Lian was, he wouldn't choose this time to disturb someone's celebration.

He might as well gather information at the Zhao Family Inn before making a decision.

At this moment, inside the City Lord's Manor, there was also a scene of great joy.

The City Lord called Xie Chen over and instructed him, "Chener, your Grand Wedding is in two days.

I see that your Revered Master is deeply devoted to you. After you get married, quickly break things off with those lovers in the city, understood?"

Xie Chen replied, "Father, please rest assured. Even if you hadn't mentioned it, your son would definitely handle it properly and guarantee that Yixue won't suffer any grievances."

As he spoke, a hint of intense Killing Intent was hidden deep within his eyes.

Over the years, he had been secretly involved with many women outside of Liu Yixue's knowledge.

Now that he was about to get married, none of the women he was involved with could naturally be allowed to stay.

After all, he knew his Revered Master's temper; she hated people who were unfaithful in relationships the most.

"Good, as long as you understand." The City Lord nodded. "Right, the First Grand Protector who Guards the Guyue Peak Old Residence took leave yesterday.

You temporarily Guard it for a day. If you find suitable candidates, you can recruit them to serve in my City Lord's Manor."

Xie Chen frowned, "Father, I don't understand. Now that we have the assistance of the Ice and Snow Sect, do we still need to recruit those Loose Cultivators?"

The City Lord said, "You don't understand. Although the marriage alliance between the Ice and Snow Sect and Yuntian City can increase our influence, one must be strong oneself. As long as the strength in our hands is sufficient,

that is the most reliable thing. After all, the Empress of the Xuan Sheng Immortal Dynasty is meticulously plotting to destroy my Xie Family. Without enough Experts guarding us, the Xie Family would have long been finished."

Xie Chen said, "I understand. Is it still the old rule: anyone who takes half a step back after three palms can be considered for recruitment into the City Lord's Manor?"

"Yes. You currently possess both the Cultivation Technique, the 'Profound Ice Art,' and my Xie Family's 'Blazing Sun Force.'

The 'Cold Sun Art,' which you created through Fusion, combined with your cultivation at the third level of Undergoing Tribulation, plus the blessing of the Guyue Formation,

means that as long as you don't encounter a Cultivator of the Primordial Chaos Realm, no one can shake you in the slightest.

In terms of strength, you are actually above the First Grand Protector.

Even against a Peak Undergoing Tribulation Cultivator, you have enough ability to protect yourself."

Hearing the City Lord say this, Xie Chen was filled with pride: "Compared to my Revered Master, I still have a long way to go."

"Haha, son, your Revered Master is several hundred years old. Based on your current talent development, your future accomplishments will definitely surpass your Revered Master's.

After all, how can a descendant of my Xie Family always be suppressed by a woman?"

"Father, rest assured, I will definitely not disappoint you. I will go now to Guard the Purple Alley Old Residence and screen suitable Household Servants for the City Lord's Manor."

"Mhm, go."

Having finished speaking, Xie Chen cupped his fists and departed immediately.

The City Lord sighed deeply, watching his son's retreating figure, and muttered to himself, "My Xie Family is destined for brilliance and glory."