Super War God in the City-Chapter 456 - Chapter: Distinguished Guests Fill the House

At the foot of the Murong Family’s mountain, two figures appeared once again.

"Those just now looked like people from the Gu Family, and they seemed to have come with a marriage proposal, I wonder who is seeking an alliance with whom!" one of them said.

"Heh, who else could it be? If I saw correctly earlier, it should have been Gu Liangji, accompanied by the third son of the Gu Family. The Murong Family has certainly seen its share of troubles lately, and Murong Zun, that old man—really, I’m impressed by how hard-hearted he can be toward his own daughter," the other person said with a sneer.

"I get it, this old fellow supposedly found his granddaughter who was lost outside and brought her back. Could it be an alliance with the Gu Family’s third son is in the works!" the person from earlier muttered.

Among the Five Peaks Noble Houses, the circle is so small that everyone pays close attention to each other; it’s almost impossible for any event, even as minor as the death of a dog, to escape the notice of the other families!

What’s more, with such a major event occurring in the Murong Family, any attempt at concealment would be futile.

"Right, let’s head up, and pass on our congratulations while we’re at it. We can discuss everything in one go to save us another trip," said the person who was speaking later.

These two were none other than Xiang Hou and Mu Ji, with the last speaker being Xiang Hou.

"Alas, our Five Peaks have been on the wane. I can understand the feelings of that old Murong Zun!

Just take this time, for example, when none of the Five Peaks could produce a true expert, and we ended up being stepped on by a young man just over twenty years old—it’s sad!" Mu Ji couldn’t help lamenting.

"Old Mu, what’s done is done, don’t speak out of turn. Young Master Ling’s talents as a young prodigy may still represent an opportunity for our Five Peaks!" Xiang Hou reminded him calmly.

"Heh, don’t worry, I’m just venting to you and reflecting a little. But, as the leader of the Five Peaks, the Gu Family won’t be easy to persuade," Mu Ji said with a worried expression.

After leaving the Zhongnan Academy, the two returned home to arrange their own family affairs—as they had both lost sons, there were certainly matters that needed attending to.

Afterward, they got together to discuss which family they should try convincing first. After much consideration, they felt the Ye Family in Dongyue would be the best choice.

The Ye Family had always stayed out of conflicts and was relatively easy to talk to. In addition, they were the strongest presence in the Five Peaks Noble Houses after the Gu Family. If they could win over the Ye Family, then secure the Murong Family, the remaining opposition from the Gu Family would be much easier to overcome!

The two first went to the Ye Family, but to their surprise, after being apprised of the situation, the family only deliberated for the time it took to drink a cup of tea before agreeing without further discussion!

The two left the Ye Family almost without spending any effort persuading them, and the success made it feel almost surreal to them.

In truth, the Ye Family had placed a satellite call directly to Ye Shuai. Upon hearing the news, Ye Shuai felt somewhat helpless.

If he refused, Ling Fan would definitely respect his wishes and not force the Ye Family to submit, but he couldn’t afford to refuse, for he had to give face to the War Emperor.

Moreover, Ling Fan must have had some long-term plans in place, and as a friend, Ye Shuai could only offer his full support. Thus, the Ye Family’s choice was simple—they agreed!

Xiang Hou and Mu Ji walked side by side, climbing the stone steps up the mountain.

"Brother Xiang, should we come another day? I have a feeling that with the Gu Family here, things seem a bit uncertain! Wouldn’t it be more prudent to deal with them one by one?" Mu Ji felt uncertain.

Xiang Hou pondered and said, "We’ve already come this far. Since we’ve settled things with the Ye Family, even if these negotiations fall through, we can still report back to Young Master Ling.

Moreover, if they’re not truly convinced, even if we trick them temporarily, it’s useless. If they haven’t seen Young Master Ling’s true abilities, it will be hard to win them over, especially the Gu Family. If things go south, Ling Fan himself may have to step in!"

"That’s true, we’ll do our best and then we’ll have an explanation for Young Master Ling when he asks," Mu Ji nodded in agreement.

The Mountain Gate Disciples were surprised to see more visitors arriving, as many distinguished guests had already come today!

Seeing the imposing air of the two visitors, the Mountain Gate Disciple dared not neglect them and hurriedly inquired with the utmost respect, learning that they were heads of two other families, his heart started pounding as he rushed up the mountain to report.

At that moment, Xiao Chubing, accompanied by Murong Fei, had already arrived in the grand hall.

Previously, Xiao Chubing had already come to understand many things while in her room, realizing that as long as one is alive, there is hope. Since she couldn’t choose her fate, she had to bravely face it!

Thus, the current Xiao Chubing had less of a deathly aura and had regained some of her past vitality.

When Murong Fei had gone to summon people, she was momentarily stunned upon seeing her cousin, feeling as if Xiao Chubing had changed, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on what was different.

As soon as they arrived in the great hall, everyone’s eyes lit up, especially those of the Gu Family. They saw the Head of the Gu Family, Gu Liangji, furrowing his brows and nodding slightly.

In terms of beauty, Xiao Chubing was a top choice, and if she truly was a chaste woman, there was nothing to criticise, except that her cultivation was somewhat weak!

However, being in the realm of a martial artist given the conditions of the Secular World was already impressive. In the future, with additional resources, she still had much potential for development.

Not to mention others, the young man seated next to Gu Liangji was immediately captivated, his eyes gleaming with interest. This man was none other than Gu Liangji’s third son, Gu Sheng.

He had been with many women, but he had never seen one like Xiao Chubing who exuded an ethereal charm and a semblance of softness, reminiscent of Daiyu from "Dream of the Red Chamber." She immediately caused his heart to stir.

In truth, Xiao Chubing’s Daiyu-like appearance was a result of her recent spiritual afflictions. Her already stunning beauty now had an additional touch of sorrow and frailty, presenting a vulnerable allure.

Even Gu Liangji’s second daughter, Gu Manjing, couldn’t help but stare in amazement, thinking her brother might have stumbled upon a treasure, and that Xiao Chubing’s demeanor would likely suit his taste perfectly.

Without hesitation, she turned her head and saw Gu Sheng’s eyes practically glued to Xiao Chubing!

As for Murong Qi, he too was dazzled, having seen his cousin for the second time. To speak candidly, based solely on looks, Xiao Chubing would indeed be considered among the upper echelons even in the Martial Arts World.

He felt somewhat of a pity that his cousin was marrying Gu Sheng, but it was just that—a fleeting pity, as nothing would change as long as his grandfather lived.

Murong Zun observed everything and silently nodded to himself, it seemed the Gu Family was quite pleased!

"Yan’er, this is the Head of the Gu Family, and next to him is the third son of the Gu Family. Come forward and meet them," Murong Zun instructed with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chubing’s gaze swept emotionlessly over everyone present, pausing only a moment longer on Gu Liangji and Gu Sheng to commit their faces to memory.

The only thing that made her uncomfortable was Gu Sheng’s frivolous and burning gaze, which she found utterly disgusting!

Seeing that Xiao Chubing made no move, Murong Zun’s face darkened slightly, "Yan’er, did you not hear what I just said? Go and greet the two gentlemen!"

Xiao Chubing’s knuckles turned white as she clenched her fists. She had neither the mood nor the will to open her mouth.

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Gu Liangji understood some of the underlying circumstances; he guessed that Murong Yan was coerced as well, but that was not his concern.

Whether she spoke or not didn’t really matter to him. He was about to address the issue when suddenly, a Mountain Gate Disciple rushed into the hall.

"What’s all the panic about? Haven’t you noticed the esteemed guests here?" Murong Zun’s gaze turned icy as he reprimanded, somewhat angrily.

The disciple who had just barged in broke out in cold sweat, hastily explaining, "Please forgive me, my superior. The Heads of the Xiang and Mu Families have arrived, and I have come to report!"

"Hmm? What are they doing here?" Murong Zun’s eyebrows rose, as it seemed today was indeed a day for honored guests.

The entire hall, including the Gu Family, was filled with surprise.

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