Everyone present was captivated by Jun Xiaoyao's divine appearance and aura.
All the women had their beautiful eyes fixed intently, as if their souls were entranced by this handsome youth before them, akin to an immortal descended to earth.
Jun Xiaoyao seemed like an immortal descended to the mortal realm, his aura transcendent beyond the mundane.
"Is this the Jun Family's Divine Son? Hearing about him is nothing compared to seeing him in person; truly a god among men…" Everyone marveled in their hearts.
In this silent moment, a sudden delighted cry rang out.
"Wow, wow, wow! Are you the Jun Family's Divine Son, Jun Xiaoyao?"
A charming young maiden shouted excitedly, her bright eyes sparkling, and crystalline drool was faintly visible at the corners of her tender lips.
"Hmm, and you are?"
Jun Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow, looking at the charming and spirited young maiden.
The first impression he got was…
Short.
Indeed.
Though Jiang Luoli had bright eyes and shining teeth, and was delicate and charming with two dimples appearing when she smiled,
her stature was notably petite, seemingly only around one and a half meters.
"I... I am Jiang Luoli..." Jiang Luoli's pretty face turned slightly red.
"Jiang Lolita?" Jun Xiaoyao slightly tilted his head.
"No… It's not Jiang Lolita, no, it's Jiang Luoli…" Jiang Luoli's face was flushed and her heart was racing, and she was a bit incoherent.
Jun Xiaoyao suddenly understood.
Turns out she's from his mother Jiang Rou's family.
Thinking of this, Jun Xiaoyao smiled slightly at Jiang Luoli and said, "Thank you, Miss Jiang, for honoring us with your presence at this banquet."
Pop!
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao's handsome face, enshrouded in an immortal radiance and hinting a smile, Jiang Luoli felt a tingling sensation all over, like being struck straight in the heart by Cupid's arrow.
For someone obsessed with appearances, Jun Xiaoyao's looks hit all her exciting points.
This was truly the face of an immortal.
Meanwhile, Jiang Shengyi, looking at this nephew who looked too handsome to be human, felt her heart subtly sway.
At first, she wanted to tease Jiang Luoli, but now she found herself a bit dumbfounded.
Because when Jiang Shengyi saw Jun Xiaoyao, a complex, indescribable feeling surged in her heart.
Her Innate Dao Embryo physique actually felt a subtle sense of activation.
"What is happening…" Jiang Shengyi was startled, touching her own slightly heating, fair jade-like face.
"Xiaoyao, come here quickly. This is your mother's distant cousin, your aunt, Jiang Shengyi."
"And Luoli is the Jiang family's treasured jewel, perfect for you two to get acquainted with."
Jiang Rou was smiling as she called Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao was speechless.
So this short little girl was the Jiang family's beloved jewel, the one Jiang Rou and Jun Zhantian had been mentioning for a potential arranged marriage.
"Aunt." Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.
"Oh, that address makes me sound old, call me sister instead."
Perhaps trying to mask her unease, Jiang Shengyi feigned a lighthearted tone, showing her pearly teeth and a captivating smile as she teased him.
She was also observing Jun Xiaoyao, unsure of what kind of physique he possessed.
Meanwhile, Jiang Luoli had been blushing since Jun Xiaoyao appeared and couldn't bring herself to meet his gaze.
The guests who noticed this scene on the other hand, wore expressions of understanding.
It seemed that the Jiang family's treasured gem was almost smitten.
Appearance-obsessed people were truly superficial!
At a corner seat, Ye Xingyun observed the blushing Jiang Luoli, his body trembling slightly with anger, his face turning ashen.
"How did this happen?" An ominous cloud loomed over Ye Xingyu's brow.
Truth be told, he didn't want to provoke Jun Xiaoyao.
But seeing this, Ye Xingyun felt extremely disheartened.
Jiang Luoli was the woman he was determined to have.
Even in terms of looks, Ye Xingyun considered himself no less talented or powerful, nor having a background inferior to Jun Xiaoyao's.
Moreover, in the Moonfall Secret Realm, he did have some interactions with Jiang Luoli.
But now, Jun Xiaoyao had done nothing, and just by his looks, he was already on the verge of winning over Jiang Luoli.
Where's the justice in that?
Is being handsome that impressive?
Elsewhere, Jun Zhangjian sighed, "In just a few years, the Xiaoyao Clan Brother has grown so much."
Jun Zhangjian felt somewhat fortunate now that he did not offend Jun Xiaoyao back then, instead extending the Primordial Heaven Venerable Order and forging a good relationship.
It could be said that was the wisest decision Jun Zhangjian ever made.
Beside him, Jun Xuehuang watched Jun Xiaoyao, her icy blue eyes momentarily lost in thought.
However, unlike Jiang Luoli, she wasn't completely enthralled by appearances.
"This Lord Divine Son lives up to the name, his aura truly immeasurable." Jun Xuehuang gently shook her head.
Jun Xiaoyao was enveloped in divine radiance, veiling his true nature.
At the same time, her peripheral vision caught Jun Wanjie.
From the moment Jun Xiaoyao appeared, Jun Wanjie's gaze had been fixated on him.
His eyes held faint scrutiny and indifference.
Evidently, Jun Wanjie, who hailed from a side branch and struggled against prejudice, naturally felt dissatisfied with a direct lineal Celestial Pride born with a golden spoon.
Why should you have what I must strive for, from the moment of your birth?
"It seems Jun Wanjie is not too fond of the Xiaoyao Clan Brother…" Jun Zhangjian murmured.
"To be honest, even I feel a twinge of envy at the Divine Son's position and treatment." Jun Xuehuang shook her head.
Fortunately, Jun Wanjie was merely a cold observer for now, without taking further action.
The banquet formally began next.
Most attendees' attention remained on Jun Xiaoyao.
The Da Shang Princess, her beautiful eyes gazing infatuatedly at Jun Xiaoyao, yet she still shook her head slightly and softly murmured.
"This princess is unworthy of Lord Divine Son…"
Her words sent a ripple of shock through the surrounding factions.
The renowned Da Shang Princess claimed to be unworthy of Jun Family's Divine Son?
"Who knows how much strength that Jun Family's Divine Son truly possesses? Perhaps he only has a handsome facade."
At this moment, a voice muttered softly, heard by only a few, who turned their gazes.
"It's the Ye Family's Star King Body…" Some eyes flickered.
Was this an unspoken expression of dissatisfaction?
But it didn't seem like the Jun Family's Divine Son had provoked him.
"Young master, you mustn't speak carelessly!"
Beside Ye Xingyun, the Quasi-Saint servant's face changed as he whispered urgently.
"Hmph…" Ye Xingyun's expression grew even darker.
As a Celestial Pride of the Desolate Ancient Ye Clan, can he not even utter a word?
Meanwhile, Jiang Rou was holding Jun Xiaoyao's arm, continually introducing Jiang Luoli.
"Xiaoyao, you're also not too young, it's time to consider letting me hold a grandchild." Jiang Rou smiled.
Hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao was slightly embarrassed.
Talk about "not too young."
Though Jun Xiaoyao appeared tall and lean, like a boy of fourteen or fifteen, he was actually only ten.
Looking at Jiang Luoli, that small girl, Jun Xiaoyao truly felt nothing.
If there were an actual arranged marriage, Jun Xiaoyao would feel like he was committing a crime.
Jiang Luoli's face remained blushing, unable to meet Jun Xiaoyao's gaze.
"Tsk, tsk, who was it that said, they'd never agree to an arranged marriage, no matter what, even if it meant jumping off a mountain…" Jiang Shengyi teased with a sweet smile.
"Sister Shengyi, don't say that. When did I ever say such a thing!" Jiang Luoli pouted, shaking her little head vigorously in denial.
As long as I deny it, it means I've never said it.
"However, he truly is the most handsome person I've ever seen…" Jiang Luoli thought dreamily to herself.
Now she felt that perhaps arranged marriages weren't so bad after all.
Yes, how delightful!
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao mingling with Jiang Luoli and others made Ye Xingyun almost insane with jealousy.
Bam!
Ye Xingyun slammed his wine cup heavily onto the table.
The entire hall suddenly quieted down.
"So, Jun Family's Divine Son, I am Ye Xingyun from the Desolate Ancient Ye Family. Might I have the honor of exchanging a few moves with the Divine Son?"