Whoosh.
A spiritual wind suddenly swept through the Ling Clan sacred realm. Divine rainbows descended from the sky, signifying auspicious omens.
Ling Xiao stared dumbfounded at the flawless, perfect face before him, momentarily captivated.
Descriptions like 'fairy-like beauty' or 'city-toppling grace' were utterly inadequate to capture Nian Qingyun's supreme loveliness. If one word could summarize it, it would be 'breathtaking'.
At this moment, her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, her exquisitely painted celestial face bearing a trace of anger. She was like an orchid in a secluded valley, a cool mountain breeze; the very essence of heaven and earth's beauty was concentrated on her face. Her starry, bright eyes held a wave-less, ripple-less detachment, as unfathomable as the deep sea. Her elegant nose stood proud, her cherry lips slightly parted. Paired with her icy, aloof temperament, she truly seemed like an immortal who had mistakenly fallen to the mortal realm, stunning the very heavens.
"You..." "It's better to keep this on." Just as the chill in Nian Qingyun's eyes was about to erupt into anger, Ling Xiao gently replaced the white veil over her face. "Wife, you must remember, this face is for my eyes only. No one else is allowed to see it."
"You... are utterly shameless!" Nian Qingyun gritted her silver teeth. Just as she was about to turn and leave, Ling Xiao suddenly scooped her up in a princess carry and swiftly flew towards Xiao Yun Peak.
"Utterly shameless? Fine, then let me show you what true shamelessness is." Ling Xiao laughed heartily, completely ignoring the envious looks from the surrounding Ling Clan members, and vanished in an instant.
"You... Let me go!! Let me go!!"
"Young Master...is just too badass..." Ling Rui and the others stood in front of the great hall, watching the disappearing figures, their faces filled with awe. In the entire Sacred Province, the only one who dared to be so forward with Nian Qingyun was probably their Ling Clan heir. There were even rumors that any man who had any contact with Nian Qingyun, intentional or not, had lost an arm by her hand. But now... the dream goddess in the eyes of all the Sacred Province's prodigies was being carried in Young Master Ling Xiao's arms in a domineering manner. Even though they were engaged, if this news spread, the entire Sacred Province would likely boil over instantly. Young Master Ling Xiao, you're about to become famous!
"If you don't let me go now, don't blame me for being impolite!!" Nestled in Ling Xiao's embrace, Nian Qingyun's face was red to the tips of her ears. Especially the masculine, virile aura emanating from him caused her Dao Heart, frozen for seventeen years, to suddenly feel flustered. This damned scoundrel actually dares... dares to take liberties with me?
"Wife, how exactly do you plan to be impolite? Don't forget, I'm your fiancé now. If you kill me, you'll be a widow." Ling Xiao smiled mockingly. Sure enough, the colder the woman, the more shy she is inside. I haven't even started my offensive yet, and this Divine Maiden's neck is completely flushed. The Dao of Emotionlessness? Heh, what utter rubbish!
"Ling Xiao!!!" Terrifying waves of energy suddenly surged throughout the Ling Clan sacred realm.
Ling Xiao looked coldly at the Dao Palace Divine Maiden before him, her spiritual power churning, her figure growing slightly blurred. A sinister coldness suddenly surfaced on his face. "He got your 'first time'? Which 'first time'? Don't you think you owe me a proper explanation?"
Being cuckolded was something Ling Xiao naturally couldn't tolerate. Of course, the main reason was that Nian Qingyun was truly too beautiful; he not only coveted her but wanted to possess her completely. So, love doesn't disappear; it's just that you turn ugly.
"You..." Nian Qingyun's pretty face froze, her imposing aura instantly wilting somewhat.
"If you won't say, it's fine. But if I hear about it from someone else..." Ling Xiao gave a cold laugh, deliberately putting on a sinister expression. He didn't truly believe Nian Qingyun had anything with Lin Xi. But there was some connection between them, and what he needed to do was sever it completely. Otherwise, complications might arise when he killed Lin Xi later. After all, as a designated Son of Destiny, Lin Xi's Karma wasn't something Ling Xiao could compare to. In doing things, one must be thorough and leave no leaks.
Hearing Ling Xiao's words, the coldness on Nian Qingyun's face intensified. That incident was the only stain on her Dao Heart. Especially now, even if she didn't acknowledge Ling Xiao's status, the entire Sacred Province knew she was this Ling Clan heir's fiancée. If Lin Xi spread what happened that day, her reputation would surely plummet. Thinking about it this way, she had misjudged Lin Xi. She hadn't expected him, defeated by Ling Xiao today, to become so angry and humiliated that he would mention it openly.
Ding. Daughter of Destiny feels suspicion. Congratulations, Host, for gaining 3000 Villain Points.
"Won't say? Fine. When your reputation is in tatters, it might just match my 'utterly shameless' notoriety." Ling Xiao nodded, grabbed Nian Qingyun's jade-like hand, and forcibly pulled her into the main hall on Xiao Yun Peak.
"Let go of me!" Nian Qingyun glared coldly at Ling Xiao, feeling somewhat wronged inside. This Ling Clan heir is indeed as rumored—ferocious and tyrannical. I'm not even married to him yet, and he's this domineering. What about in the future...
"Wife, today is our engagement. It should be a happy occasion. I can let bygones be bygones regarding past matters. But from now on... I hope you and your husband will be of one heart and mind." Ling Xiao turned his hand, took out the two glazed cups given by Duan Wuyong from his Qiankun Bag, filled them with wine, and offered one to Nian Qingyun. "This wine is a rare immortal brew long treasured by the Heavenly Sword Immortal Sect's Grand Elder. Have a taste, wife."
"Hmph." Nian Qingyun turned her head away, her eyes utterly cold. She had been entirely unwilling to become engaged today. But it was her Master's order, which she couldn't disobey. Moreover, the Ling Clan was powerful, and this Ling Xiao was overbearing and forceful. She had no choice but to become his fiancée. But even so, in Nian Qingyun's mind, she would merely bear this title while experiencing the mortal world. As for being 'of one heart and mind'? That was simply absurd. After today, she would leave the Ling Clan and travel the Eastern Territory to seek her own opportunities.
"Whether you like it or not, you are now my fiancée, Ling Xiao's. If you wish to break off the engagement, that's not impossible. Whenever you can defeat me in a fight, I will let you leave." Ling Xiao smiled faintly, a clear note of mockery in his tone.
Early Profound Void Realm, Ethereal Dao Principle. Nian Qingyun's strength was undeniably formidable. Even in the entire Sacred Province, those her age who could surpass her wouldn't number more than ten. But who was Ling Xiao? The inheritor of the Heavenly Demon True Body, a villainous great demon king with a system. As long as he didn't seek death, he was destined to be a figure who would crush his generation. For Nian Qingyun to think she could defeat him was pure fantasy.
"Ling Xiao, you said it yourself!!" Upon hearing this, Nian Qingyun's body immediately shimmered with spiritual light, clearly eager to give it a try.
"Wife, no matter how much you hate your husband, we can't call off the engagement right after it's made. Come, come. We might not have the 'first cup of milk tea in autumn,' but let's finish this cup of wine. We can discuss everything tomorrow." Ling Xiao shook his head with a smile, drank the wine in his cup first, then looked at Nian Qingyun with a teasing expression.
"You..." Nian Qingyun hesitated for a moment, but ultimately said nothing more. Ling Xiao was right. Calling off the engagement on the same day would be a slap in the face to the Ling Clan. It would also be hard to explain to her Master. She took the cup and drank a sip.
But...
Why did the look in Ling Xiao's eyes as he watched her hold a trace of inexplicable,sinister cunning?