The Great Elder slowly walked up to Liu Zixuan and said with a smile, "Whether it’s a Hidden Sect or an ordinary family, in front of Xiaoxiao, Ling Xiao and I have always played the role of parents without any special distinction." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Liu Zixuan nodded, "I can see that."

"As her parents, who wouldn’t want their daughter to marry a man who’s heroic and strong? If I were to say there were three reasons to marry her off to you, it might just as well be one."

The Great Elder chuckled, "It’s simple, you’re different from those disciples. Even though you didn’t say, we can tell you’re a man with a sense of responsibility and maturity far beyond those disciples."

"In all honesty, there were times when Ling Xiao and I secretly observed several promising disciples, thinking that once Xiaoxiao was completely healed, we would entrust her to that man. Unfortunately, none of them met our expectations."

"Gu Huaqiu must be one of them," Liu Zixuan laughed.

The Great Elder nodded slightly, "Before this, Hua Qiu was indeed someone we closely watched. His talent for Sword Dao and his background both met our requirements. Yet, despite all his virtues, his narrow-mindedness disqualified him. We would never hand our daughter over to someone like that!"

Upon hearing this, any annoyance Liu Zixuan felt earlier towards the Great Elder vanished.

The Great Elder, disregarding his feelings and wanting Xiaoxiao to marry, is a mother’s genuine intention, albeit somewhat hurried.

Seeing Liu Zixuan suddenly silent, Sword Venerable Ling Xiao abruptly asked, "Do you not fancy my daughter?"

Liu Zixuan gave a wry smile and shook his head, "Sect Leader, you’ve misunderstood. Xiaoxiao is beautiful and pure. Any man would be attracted to her, but I already have a girlfriend. How could I let the Princess of the Profound Sword Sect become my girlfriend too!"

"You can break up with your girlfriend!" Xiaoxiao interjected.

"Impossible!" Liu Zixuan raised his hand suddenly, his eyes filled with determination.

Not to mention others, Liu Zixuan had more than one close female companion. Xiaoxiao, being the cherished jewel of the Hidden Sect, certainly the Sect Leader and the Great Elder would not allow their daughter to be just one of Liu Zixuan’s women.

Upon hearing this, both Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and the Great Elder displayed a forlorn expression.

The Great Elder, shedding her usual cold demeanor, sighed like an ordinary mother, "Seems the heavens don’t favor my daughter!"

"Oh well," Sword Venerable Ling Xiao said as he walked toward the large chair.

Liu Zixuan stood up and cupped his fist toward the two, "Although I can’t marry Xiaoxiao, I have a way to cure the innate side effects brought by her Ice Skin Jade Bone!"

"What!"

The previously disheartened Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and the Great Elder suddenly changed expressions, trembling as they looked at Liu Zixuan.

"How could it be possible? Every skill my parents have surpasses yours, and throughout the years, they’ve only managed to suppress my side effects with Profound Ice. How could you, a Martial Artist at the Half-Step Emperor Realm, heal me?" Xiaoxiao said, her face slightly pale.

Indeed, the matter between her and Liu Zixuan was orchestrated entirely by Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and the Great Elder, which she always resisted.

But after Liu Zixuan’s rejection, and coupled with the previous battle outside Peach Blossom, Xiaoxiao suddenly found Liu Zixuan mysterious, compelling her to explore him further.

Her inner disdain transformed in nature, leaving behind the usual defiance.

While the Great Elder was in thought, Sword Venerable Ling Xiao’s eyes suddenly lit up, "Indeed, if a Qilin can be healed, why can’t Xiaoxiao?"

Previously, Bai Jingjing’s Profound Yin Constitution was cured by Liu Zixuan by eighty percent, and the remaining twenty percent was assisted by the Jiang Family because Liu Zixuan’s medical skill at the time wasn’t quite proficient. However, with time sharpening his ability with the Holy Medical Scripture, it was no longer an arduous task to cure Ice Skin Jade Bone.

He then spoke, "After all, Ice Skin Jade Bone is innate, curing it won’t be a matter of one or two days."

"We understand that, but rest assured, no matter how long it takes, we trust you and will provide any help you need!"

Sword Venerable Ling Xiao, having only one daughter, found any way to save Xiaoxiao worth any cost!

Liu Zixuan waved his hand, "Help isn’t needed, but since I won’t be staying long in the Sect, Xiaoxiao might have to follow me after I descend the mountain."

Upon hearing this, Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and the Great Elder fell silent.

Having watched Xiaoxiao grow up due to her constitution, they’ve always been extremely protective, making sudden separation tough for them!

Liu Zixuan picked up the Nether Fire Stone from the table, "You can think about it. I’ll return to Peach Blossom House first."

"Alright," Sword Venerable Ling Xiao and the Great Elder didn’t stop him and fell into deep silence.

Meanwhile, Liu Zixuan strode outside.

But before reaching Peach Blossom House, a disciple with a mysterious demeanor approached and blocked Liu Zixuan’s path.

"What’s the matter? Didn’t have enough of a fight earlier?" Liu Zixuan frowned, thinking it was about Xiaoxiao.

The disciple shook his head, "Master Xuan, you’re holding the Nether Fire Stone, aren’t you?"

He addresses him as Master Xuan, a term no one uses in the Sect.

This immediately changed Liu Zixuan’s expression, "Are you sent by Ya Fei?"

The disciple nodded, "Sister Ya Fei instructed me to help you deliver the Nether Fire Stone to the Medical Immortal Sect, after which your master will be freed."

"How can I be sure you’re telling the truth? What if I give you the Nether Fire Stone and the Medical Immortal Sect doesn’t release my master?" Liu Zixuan asked seriously.

"Come with me," the disciple said softly to Liu Zixuan, looking around.

Liu Zixuan followed the disciple, soon arriving at the back of Sword Mountain, where he saw a silhouette standing beside a large rock from afar.

"Ya Fei?" Liu Zixuan asked in surprise.

This is the Profound Sword Sect, so what kind of person is Ya Fei to freely come and go here? Not even the first time he came he wasn’t blindfolded.

"Oh dear, I thought Master Xuan forgot about me!" Ya Fei slowly turned around, revealing her enchanting face that captivated Liu Zixuan, swaying her alluring figure as she approached step by step.

Liu Zixuan frowned, "Looks like I really underestimated you earlier. Who would’ve thought you’d dare to appear under Sword Venerable Ling Xiao’s watch!"