Chapter 611: Chapter 269: Ruins Beast Egg, Betrothal Gift, Dragon Assistant Body

"Yuanyuan, this is a Tier Three High-Grade [Cyan Simurgh Spirit Talisman]. Once activated, it can transform into a Tier Three Cyan Simurgh to fight for you. Keep it with you, and remember, if you sense anything amiss, leave immediately. We have a long future ahead of us, and I will avenge Fu Family for you as your husband."

He gave a few instructions.

Then Qiu Kui left first.

Zhang Yuanyuan carefully placed the [Cyan Simurgh Talisman] close to her body. With this spirit talisman, she had a chance to escape even if she encountered a Great Cultivator of the Purple Mansion.

Her gaze coldly turned towards the direction of Demon-Defying City.

Since she couldn’t handle the Fu Family alone, she would find an ally.

If she remembered correctly.

The enmity between the Gongsun Family and the Fu Family was already out in the open.

Otherwise.

Today, the entire South Huai Family gathered at the Fu Family, and yet the Gongsun Family didn’t show up.

However.

To avoid attracting Luo Haitang’s attention.

It’s better to be cautious.

She decided to wait until the Fu Family banquet ended before heading to the Gongsun Family, by which time the guests would be leaving, and an extra person on the road would not be noticed.

.....

At the Fu Family banquet hall, after three rounds of drinks, Luo Haitang found an excuse to get up and leave, as her presence made the entire banquet atmosphere uneasy.

As she left the Inner City of Demon-Defying City.

Luo Haitang inadvertently glanced at the main peak of the Fu Family behind the city.

Her eyes flashed with a hint of doubt.

Vaguely.

She felt as if a powerful aura was hidden in the back mountain of the Fu Family, an aura much stronger than her own, yet upon careful sensing, she couldn’t find anything:

"It seems I was overthinking."

The Fu Family was just a Foundation Establishment Clan.

All the elders in the clan were gone.

How could they possibly produce a cultivator stronger than her?

After all.

She was only one step away from the Golden Core.

However.

Coming here today.

She didn’t leave empty-handed. At least, the Fu Family’s construction of Demon-Defying City was quite impressive, and she could propose to the Patriarch to invite the Fu Clan Members to build one in their own territory.

With Luo Haitang’s departure.

The banquet atmosphere suddenly lightened considerably.

Everyone scrambled to toast to Fu Changsheng.

Fu Changsheng was quite amiable, accepting all the toasts, and after three rounds of drinks.

He noticed Shangguan Feng giving him a look, indicating that the three Eighth-Grade Noble Families had come with something important to discuss.

The four moved to the Council Hall.

After closing the Array.

Grand Elder Nangong first offered a somewhat grudging congratulations:

"Fu Clan Leader, today Elder Luo personally came to support your household, obviously indicating that the Luo Family holds your Fu Family in high regard. If the Luo Family shares any resources in the future, they will undoubtedly consider your Fu Family as well. By then, Fu Clan Leader, don’t forget about us old folks."

Grand Elder Shi nodded in agreement.

After all, Luo Haitang was the strongest force of the Luo Family, ranking among the top five in the entire Jingzhou’s Purple Mansion combat force, and her actions represented the Luo Family’s stance.

Shangguan Feng cleared his throat.

Guiding the conversation back to the main topic:

"Changsheng, the three of us came here primarily to discuss something significant with you....."

Shangguan Feng quickly transmitted a message.

Upon hearing it, Fu Changsheng’s pupils shrank with some surprise, mixed with a hint of expectation and excitement, but after a moment hesitated and shook his head:

"Uncle Feng, wasn’t there a talk about the Court planning to restart the campaign against the Yinan Tribe? If so, how could we spare the manpower?"

At the mention of this.

Grand Elder Nangong was annoyed.

With a hint of resentment, he said:

"According to the latest news I received, it seems the Court’s plans have been postponed again, and there won’t be any campaign against the Yinan Tribe for at least the next ten years."

Ah?!

Fu Changsheng was stunned.

The change came too swiftly.

With some unease in his heart, he decided to use the system to exchange for information to see the exact situation later.

The four of them discussed the proposed matter for a while.

Finally, Elder Shi and Elder Nangong left first.

Only Fu Changsheng and Shangguan Feng remained in the Council Hall.

Shangguan Feng looked intently at Fu Changsheng, stroked his beard with a smile:

"Changsheng, aren’t you curious about what gift I’m giving?"

Upon hearing this.

Fu Changsheng’s heart suddenly raced.

He quickly stood up and bowed:

"Uncle Feng, has your esteemed family agreed to my marriage with Hongyu?"

"Yes and no."

Shangguan Feng, who had watched Fu Changsheng grow up and knew him well, coupled with his daughter’s affection for him, didn’t beat around the bush and said directly:

"Before Hongyu closed up for her retreat, she sent me a message saying she had already privately pledged herself to you for life and asked me to persuade those old guys in the clan."

Paused for a moment.

Shangguan Feng continued:

"Although you are now the head of an Eighth-Grade Noble Family, Hongyu is already a half-step into the Purple Mansion, and taking one more step means becoming a Great Cultivator. Naturally, the old guys in the clan are one hundred percent unwilling."

He had to use his status as a Grand Elder and father.

Tirelessly persuading.

Only then did those stubborn elders relent a bit:

"This matter was originally infeasible, but seeing Hongyu’s determination, they didn’t completely refuse, though they gave three conditions."

"First, if you want to marry Hongyu, your cultivation level must at least be on par with hers, meaning if Hongyu has broken through to the Purple Mansion, then you too must become a Great Cultivator of the Purple Mansion before proceeding."

Upon hearing this, Fu Changsheng’s initially elated mood instantly calmed a bit.

Currently.

Hongyu was already a half-step into the Purple Mansion.

Which means.

He had to first open the Niwan Palace to be eligible for the proposal.

The premise is.

Before that.

Hongyu doesn’t break through to the Purple Mansion.