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Finally, the only thing that made Ye Feng struggle to get past his mental barrier was the issue of the marriage proposal. According to the Ethereal Clan's own words, Alfalfa vowed to annihilate them entirely because her grandmother was killed by her own kin.
Now, if Ye Feng agreed, he would have to marry Ling Er as an outsider, which would essentially be a choice leading to the self-destruction of the Ethereal Clan.
Regarding this, Xuan Lao expressed some sentiment, saying, "If they had a choice, do you think they would choose you? In my opinion, the current Ethereal Clan truly poses no threat to humanity. The super strong members of this clan have all fallen, and in this generation, they can only adapt to survive. This is what it means to seek common ground while reserving differences!"
Xuan Lao's words made Ye Feng waver. To be honest, the conditions presented by the Ethereal Clan had already stirred his interest. Given the foundation of this Ten Thousand Year Clan, even if it had fallen into disrepair, it must still possess numerous hidden treasures. Just their promise of materials for the Heavenly Origin Pill was an enticing reward!
Moreover, with the unspoken enmity he had already formed with Alfalfa, this alliance seemed inevitable! Thus, Ye Feng took a deep breath, looked at everyone, set aside his previous biases, and politely said, "Seniors, I appreciate your goodwill; however..."
The opening statement was fine, but the tone that followed left people feeling uneasy. The three elders exchanged glances; they couldn't understand why such tempting conditions weren't enough to sway the young man before them. Even Ling Er showed an angry expression as if to say, "Am I not pretty enough? What more do you want? Just agree to help our Ethereal Clan!"
However, what Ye Feng said next was something these people could never have guessed!
"I agree to your request; however, I think you should cancel the marriage proposal. Feelings are a mutual matter; such a forced engagement will only yield counterproductive results. Therefore, there is no need for you to bind me with this. After all, our interests align!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was in an uproar. The three elders looked at each other in disbelief; they never expected that the young man's character would be so resolute. Ling Er's father revealed a glimmer of excitement in his eyes and laughed heartily after observing him for a while: "Good lad! Good lad! It’s no wonder Ling Er has taken a liking to you. Young friend, actually marrying Ling Er off to you is not forcing you at all for our Ethereal Clan!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng was taken aback; it seemed that they were quite willing? Wasn't this supposed to be a humiliating union?
In fact, it was quite the opposite of what he thought. The middle-aged man continued with a smile: "When Ling Er first recommended you to us, we were somewhat indifferent because there are many excellent young men in this world. However, you truly opened our eyes—indeed very impressive!"
This felt like being treated as a prized son-in-law. Ye Feng felt a bit embarrassed and glanced at Ling Er only to find her face had turned from pale to bright red like a ripe apple; he couldn't tell if it was anger or shyness!
However, he realized that these members of the Ethereal Clan genuinely wanted him as their son-in-law. This made Ye Feng even more anxious; things had developed far beyond his control. He wasn't sure whether coming here was good or bad!
In his mind, Xuan Lao cheered him on: "Idiot! You’ve hit the jackpot with such a good fortune; just enjoy it quietly. Trust me kid; with this girl supporting you, your path will surely be smoother in the future!"
Ye Feng felt quite awkward; deep down he didn't want to accept such a marriage proposal. Yet for some reason, their smiles and amicable demeanor robbed him of the courage to refuse again because he seemed to see a hint of affection in Ling Er's eyes—not hostility. Could it be that she already had feelings for him?
"This is not at all what I imagined..." Ye Feng sighed inwardly while maintaining an indifferent facade on the surface. However, in the eyes of the Ethereal Clan members, he had already become one of their own. Several young men approached him respectfully and then the three elders came over!
The elder seated at the top was currently the highest-ranking elder of the Ethereal Clan. He patted Ye Feng on the shoulder and shifted from his earlier negotiating stance to that of a kind old man: "Today, don’t rush back; stay here and let my clansmen discuss our plans with you."
After saying this, he left with the other two elders, leaving a bewildered Ye Feng who didn’t know how to respond. Ling Er's father—the current leader of the Ethereal Clan—also approached him and kindly said: "Specific matters will be discussed after lunch; some clansmen will communicate with you about them. You should rest for now; after talking so much you're probably tired. Let Ling Er show you around as a way to relax!"
After saying that, he swiftly exited the scene! The remaining young men, although filled with jealousy towards Ye Feng, adhered strictly to the clan rules, knowing that the man before them would eventually become the son-in-law of the Ethereal Clan. They all politely dispersed, leaving only Ling'er and him in the vast hall.
Ye Feng felt even more awkward, a sense of helplessness washing over him. The dramatic scene was too beautiful; it was Ling'er who broke the silence first, stepping in front of him and softly saying, "Follow me."
Ye Feng responded with a hesitant "uh-huh." For some reason, he found himself following her, and compared to his earlier apprehension upon arriving that morning, he now felt completely devoid of speculation. His feelings towards Ling'er shifted from trepidation to ambiguity.
Earlier, he had been clueless; now that he understood the girl's intentions, Ye Feng's heart raced. To be honest, he was just a young man full of vigor. To claim he had no impure thoughts about girls would be nonsense. Moreover, Ling'er was undeniably a stunning beauty!
Ye Feng was puzzled as to why he hadn't noticed this before. Meanwhile, Ling'er displayed an air of modesty, setting aside all previous prejudices. She seemed increasingly like a shy maiden as she led Ye Feng through the castle's underground, treating it as a way to familiarize themselves with the environment. However, the awkward atmosphere between them lingered.
More importantly, throughout their walk, Ye Feng struggled to find topics to discuss with her. Ling'er appeared to have shed her earlier domineering demeanor and now resembled a quiet maiden, making Ye Feng even more anxious.
Xuan Lao, however, seemed unfazed and teased Ye Feng in his mind: "Oh, feeling shy? I remember how enthusiastic you were with Zhao Wan'er—so affectionate and touchy-feely. What’s wrong? Is it different with another woman?"
"Xuan Lao, please stop joking around and tell me what I should do now!" Ye Feng was too lazy to bicker with him and sought advice instead.
Xuan Lao chuckled and replied, "What should you do? Do you want to take her out into the wild right now or wait until later for some romantic fun?"
"Xuan Lao!" Ye Feng was infuriated; this old man had no shame at critical moments! He was not that kind of person! Shaking off those indecent thoughts from his mind, his face turned beet red, and he felt a wave of heat rising within him!
At that moment, Ling'er suddenly turned around and saw his flushed face. She couldn't help but chuckle lightly and said, "Is it really that serious? When you were following me earlier, I didn't see you this nervous. Don’t tell me this is your first time out with a girl!"
Her tone was so casual that it seemed devoid of shyness; however, Ye Feng could sense her underlying insecurity from her flushed ears—it was merely bravado!
Being teased by a young girl was not in line with Ye Feng's masculine pride. In his past life, he had encountered many women; in this life, he merely borrowed a young man's body—how could he truly fear women?
"Of course not! But I wonder if you thought about becoming my bride when you initially wanted to kill me?" Ye Feng suddenly seemed to have an epiphany and smiled as if transformed.
As expected, Ling'er's face turned crimson at his words. She quickly turned away and flusteredly said, "I don’t understand what you’re talking about. Didn’t you say you rejected this marriage? Why are we discussing this now?"
Looking at her delicate back, Ye Feng took a moment to carefully observe her silhouette. This woman had gone from being cold when they first met to furious encounters and now to this flirtatious dynamic—the relationship had developed too rapidly for him to accept!
However, from the words of the Ethereal Clan elders, especially those of Ling'er's father, Ye Feng understood how difficult things were for her. To ensure the Ethereal Clan continued to thrive, this woman must have endured countless hardships outside! For some reason, he suddenly felt a pang of heartache!
This feeling of heartache was not entirely caused by Ling'er, but it reminded him of Zhao Wan'er far away. For the sake of her brother and the legacy of the Northern Jin Kingdom, she had made countless sacrifices. He couldn't help but wonder where she was now.
Perhaps it was due to having suppressed his emotions for too long. In recent days, Ye Feng had focused solely on strengthening his cultivation, completely ignoring his feelings. At this moment, there were no more distractions; only the girl before him, pure and captivating. He instinctively opened his arms just as Ling'er mustered the courage to turn around.
She was about to say something when she suddenly noticed Ye Feng's ambiguous gesture, leaving her momentarily stunned. Her face flushed even more, and as her red lips parted, a breath-taking fragrance escaped. Ye Feng looked at her, lost in thought, but ultimately lowered his arms and softly asked, "Are you feeling wronged?"
Upon hearing this, Ling'er trembled slightly, tears welling up in her eyes. For the sake of her family, establishing a bond with a young girl like herself felt somewhat abrupt. However, this boy amazed her; at least from what she had observed during her days of following him, he was exceptional.
Compared to all the young men in her family, Ye Feng was unmatched. What more could she hope for? Thus, Ling'er bravely pursed her lips and smiled as she replied, "Not at all!"
Ye Feng noticed a hint of sadness deep within her eyes and said with compassion, "Even if I look at you while thinking of other women, even if we have never shared any romantic past, can you accept being enemies one moment and lovers the next?"
Ling'er's expression froze; her body trembled slightly but she stubbornly refused to shed tears. A proud smile curved her lips as she declared, "For the sake of my family, anything is acceptable!"
Hearing this, Ye Feng's expression changed slightly before he suddenly broke into a smile. He reached out gently to wipe away the tears from her eyes and then playfully pinched her nose. With determination, he said, "Although I don't quite like that answer, I will still forge this alliance!"
The girl smiled sweetly! Ye Feng turned his head; they had already arrived on the ground, gazing at the hazy castle walls in the distance. There lay Ning Cang City, where a target awaited him for assassination!
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