Bai Zihan's grin widened, a flash of teeth glinting beneath the pale glow of the jade lanterns.
Since Father gave him such an important mission, he need to make sure to take it seriously.
"Tell me," he said suddenly, his voice smooth yet carrying a strange weight, "do you know what qualities one must have to become my sister's husband?"
The question hung in the air. Then one after another spoke out in eagerness, desperate to answer correctly.
"Good cultivation, of course! Strength to match her status!"
"Fame—without matching the fame of Fairy Bai Xueqing, how can one be shameless enough to claim her?"
"Background! Only a family with enough prestige can stand beside her."
"It must be appearance! Otherwise, how can one make a good couple with Bai Xueqing, hailed as the Number One Beauty?"
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Their answers tumbled out in rapid succession, each trying to sound more certain than the last.
