After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Started Pursuing My Master-Chapter 46 - Giving You a Chance

Chapter 46: Giving You a Chance

“I have other arrangements for Qingyu’s marriage, Holy Son Gu, please leave.”

Luo Yueguan’s cold voice came from the courtyard.

Outside the courtyard, Gu Zhou stood under the wutong tree. He was dressed in green, with a handsome face and a black-sheathed long knife at his waist.

Hearing Luo Yueguan’s response, his face did not show much surprise, and he replied calmly.

“May I ask what other arrangements Sect Master Luo has?”

“I had previously gone to Tianxuan Sect to arrange Qingyu’s marriage, which was to postpone their engagement for a while longer, not to break it off. It seems that some mistake has occurred in the meantime, leading to the rumor that their engagement was dissolved and causing a misunderstanding that brought Holy Son Gu here on this trip. My apologies for the trouble.”

Gu Zhou’s brows furrowed slightly, “If I remember correctly, that Jiang Huai of Tianxuan Sect is now a cripple who can no longer cultivate.”

“That’s correct.”

“Then why would Sect Master Luo betroth Qingyu to such a cripple?”

“Qingyu likes him,” Luo Yueguan answered indifferently.

Gu Zhou suddenly didn’t know how to refute. That statement, “Qingyu likes him,” indeed blocked all his arguments. Fortunately, he had made some preparations before coming.

“Sect Master Luo is a reasonable person. How can you entrust your daughter’s future cultivation path to a cripple? I have brought my greatest sincerity to Qingxuan Sect this time.”

As he spoke, Gu Zhou took out a Blazing Fire Spirit Jade from his storage ring.

On the Guanyue Mountain where Luo Yueguan resided, influenced by her spiritual energy, it was always icy cold. However, the moment the Blazing Fire Spirit Jade was revealed, the temperature of the entire mountain seemed to rise a few degrees, and a warm feeling spread to the marrow.

Luo Yueguan immediately sensed that what Gu Zhou had taken out was a Blazing Fire Spirit Jade that had been nurtured in a spirit vein for over three thousand years.

She and Luo Qingyu both had the Ice Soul Profound Body, and they suffered from the pain of the cold veins during extreme yin periods.

But this Blazing Fire Spirit Jade could greatly warm and nourish the cold veins, improving the flaws of the Ice Soul Profound Body and relieving them of suffering for a long time.

“My sincerity does not stop there.”

Gu Zhou still did not see Luo Yueguan open the door, but he remained unhurried, standing outside and saying,

“Haori Sect has had a long relationship with Qingxuan Sect. Qingxuan Sect provides spiritual materials, and Haori Sect forges them. Each year, the income for both sects reaches nearly three hundred thousand spirit stones. If I marry Qingyu, Haori Sect will only take twenty percent of the profits, and the rest will be a betrothal gift for Sect Master.”

“Besides, I have the innate Fiery Fire Spirit Body. If I were to cultivate with Luo Qingyu, the combination of ice and fire, yin and yang, would greatly benefit both of us. Sect Master should have no reason to refuse.”

With a faint smile on his lips, Gu Zhou was certain that once he finished speaking, Luo Yueguan would come to see him.

But he stood there, waiting for about half an incense stick’s time, only to hear Luo Yueguan’s slow response.

“Holy Son Gu, I thank you for your intentions. But as I said, Qingyu does not like you; she only likes Jiang Huai of Tianxuan Sect. So, Holy Son Gu, please leave.”

Luo Yueguan’s voice was still decisive, and this time even colder, exuding an air of authority that brooked no refusal.

Gu Zhou’s face finally showed a hint of astonishment.

This was unreasonable.

“I want to eat braised pork tonight.”

“Aren’t you afraid of becoming a little pig?”

“No way, Qingyu won’t get fat. If you don’t believe me, Brother Jiang Huai, feel my tummy.”

Gu Zhou heard the affectionate conversation near his ear. He looked back in a daze and caught a glimpse of Luo Qingyu in a black dress, her skirt fluttering, her steps light, a flower crown on her head, and her fair, delicate legs making a ding-dong sound on the ground in her small heels.

And the man beside her, in white clothes, with a handsome face, was smiling, holding Luo Qingyu’s hand in his.

Of course, Gu Zhou did not see Jiang Huai and Luo Qingyu for the first time.

They had met at the Eastern Region competition four years ago, and to this day, he still remembered the fear he felt under Jiang Huai’s sword.

Three months ago, he heard that Jiang Huai had lost his cultivation, and he felt a slight pity, for that sword’s brilliance had stayed in his memory for a long time, even making him consider for a whole year whether to abandon the saber and learn the sword.

“Luo Qingyu?” Gu Zhou slowly spoke, his gaze falling on Luo Qingyu.

He had also seen Luo Qingyu before, at the same Eastern Region competition four years ago. That competition was almost a stage for the two of them from Yuelan Continent. Luo Qingyu, with her Qin Yu sword, defeated a host of geniuses, and just when everyone thought she would be the champion, she lost to Jiang Huai of Tianxuan Sect.

The name Jiang Huai was not only remembered by him but by most of the Eastern Region’s geniuses. This name had once dominated them for a long time. Every time they worked hard to cultivate, they would hear news like “Jiang Huai of Tianxuan Sect has broken through again,” “Jiang Huai of Tianxuan Sect has reached the Heavenly Dao Golden Core,” “Jiang Huai of Tianxuan Sect has tamed the heavenly-grade spirit sword Ye Ning,” “Jiang Huai of Tianxuan Sect has obtained some treasure in a secret realm”… and so on.

It was truly envy-inducing.

Luo Qingyu, whose name was called, paused for a moment and glanced at Gu Zhou, confusion first appearing in her eyes.

The next second, her gaze swept past him as if… she hadn’t seen him at all, and she continued walking towards the courtyard, hand in hand with Jiang Huai.

Jiang Huai also glanced at Gu Zhou, but since it wasn’t his name that was called, he didn’t respond and followed Luo Qingyu back into the courtyard, even taking the time to close the door behind them.

Only Gu Zhou was left standing alone in the wind, disheveled.

……

“Who was that person outside?”

Jiang Huai asked as he closed the door, looking at Luo Yueguan, who was sitting in the courtyard staring blankly at the pond.

“Gu Zhou from the Haori Sect, he came to propose to Qingyu.”

“Did you send him away?”

“I did, but it seems he’s unwilling to leave.”

Luo Yueguan held a handful of fish food in her hand, her delicate little feet soaking in the pond, with koi swimming around them. She tossed the fish food into the pond.

“Don’t bother with him.”

“Isn’t it a bit rude to leave him hanging like that?”

“Some people, the more you reason with them, the more hopeful they become, and they start to overstep their bounds. Being turned away at the door will naturally send him packing. Besides, even without you, I wouldn’t marry Luo Qingyu off to him.”

“Why?” Jiang Huai asked curiously.

“His father once sought me as his Dao companion, offering that Blazing Fire Spirit Jade as a betrothal gift, which I scolded him for and sent him away. These despicable men all think the same way, believing that with something in their hands, women must listen to them.”

Suddenly, Jiang Huai felt that there must be many interesting stories about Luo Yueguan. After all, he knew very little about his master’s past, and since Luo Yueguan had known Chu Xianning for so many years, she probably knew quite a bit.

“Should I step in?” Jiang Huai pondered, raising an eyebrow inquisitively.

“He’s at the early stage of Nascent Soul.” Luo Yueguan gave him a faint look.

“What use would you be? This is not your place to interfere.”

“Heh, I could take on five early stage of Nascent Soul.”

“You’re not old, but you sure talk big.” Luo Yueguan glanced at Jiang Huai.

“It seems you’re quite carefree, not showing any regret even though your cultivation has been wasted.”

“The path of cultivation is about seeking a clear mind, and cultivating the heart is part of cultivation too,” Jiang Huai said, snatching some fish food from Luo Yueguan’s hand and feeding the koi in the pond.

Luo Yueguan gently wiggled her toes, causing the koi to scatter and gather around Jiang Huai, waiting to be fed.

Jiang Huai looked down at the pond, but his gaze was drawn to Luo Yueguan’s gently swaying feet.

Luo Yueguan had a tall and slender figure, with full breasts and hips, yet her calves were slender. Compared to the master’s cold and elegant demeanor, her feet seemed somewhat enticing.

“It’s strange, why does the sect master Luo also smell so nice?” Jiang Huai couldn’t help but ask curiously.

“Is it only allowed for your master to naturally have a floral scent and not for others to have a pleasant fragrance?”

“No, I was just curious about which fragrance you use. It smells quite nice.”

“It’s natural.”

“I don’t believe it.”

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“I can’t be bothered to explain to you.”

Luo Yueguan pouted, about to say something more when Gu Zhou’s voice from outside rang out again.

“Sect master Luo, I have come with all my sincerity this time, yet you refuse to even meet me in person. Isn’t this a bit too much?”

It seemed that even though Gu Zhou was particularly frustrated, his tone was still respectful.

Luo Yueguan replied indifferently, “I have no intention of marrying my daughter to you, so why should I meet you? Go back, there are plenty of beautiful saints in the Eastern Region who are well-matched with you. There’s no need for you to be so persistent.”

“How do I fall short compared to Jiang Huai? If you say that Jiang Huai is still the number one in the Eastern Region and the leader in the Way of the Sword, then I would be convinced. But now, he’s just a waste with his cultivation completely destroyed, and he will live a mortal life from now on. After a hundred years, he will turn into a handful of yellow soil. Even so, you still want to marry Luo Qingyu to him? Isn’t this ruining Luo Qingyu’s life?”

Luo Qingyu, who had been quietly massaging Luo Yueguan’s shoulders behind her, puffed up her cheeks when she heard this. She let go of Luo Yueguan and tightly gripped the sword ring hanging from her wrist.

The little clingy spirit now really wanted to teach this annoying talker outside a lesson.

But the next second, Jiang Huai helplessly reached out and gently poked her puffed cheek, deflating it. He gently grabbed her wrist and took the thin sword from her hand, saying, “Leave it to me.”

Jiang Huai walked to the front of the courtyard door, opened it, and stood there straight and calm.

“Saint Gu, if you’ve heard some rumors about Qingyu and me breaking off our engagement, those are all false. Please don’t misunderstand.”

“Our marriage will still take place as planned in the future. As for my cultivation, that’s not something you need to worry about.”

“Qingyu is my wife-to-be, and sect master Luo has already warned you. Please go back to your home. If you still refuse to listen, I can give you a chance to have a sword fight with me.”

Jiang Huai slowly raised the sword in his hand, his eyes smiling.