"This is rather troublesome," Chu Qing thought to herself. In her eyes, the match between Chu Mo and Nayi was a marriage made in heaven, perfect in every aspect. Their union would have been a grand event for the entire Cultivation Realm. Only now did she realize that she, and even Nayi, might have been a bit... wishful in their thinking.

Therefore, when Chu Mo spoke those words, her first reaction was that she must not let Chu Mo finish his sentence; otherwise, this matter... might truly turn from a joyous occasion into a massive regret.

"Little brother, listen to your sister... don't rush into a decision," Chu Qing said.

Another voice came from Nayi, who, after speaking out loud, had a pale complexion with mist in her eyes. She slightly lowered her head without speaking.

Don't be fooled by her openly confessing her love at the foot of Nameless Mountain, gathering all kinds of support, or the heart-to-heart talk upon the mountain... That was already the limit of what Nayi could do.

The moment she shouted out, it was merely an instinctive reaction which she later regretted.

She had fallen for this young man to whom she was betrothed, but she also had her own pride. That pride was fragile in the face of genuine feelings, but it still existed.

So, she lowered her head, feeling somewhat sad and aggrieved, and remained silent.

However, at that moment, everyone in the room suddenly realized something—who had shouted for the third time?

Chu Mo was very clear that the third voice came from within the Divine Mirror of the Heavens.

At that moment, Chu Qing and Nayi, along with Hu Lie and Yue Qingcheng at the side who felt embarrassed but had to pretend nothing had happened, all came to their senses, realizing that something was amiss. They gaped at the jade in Chu Mo's hand.

"It... it can speak?" Chu Qing stared at Chu Mo, dumbfounded.

Nayi also forgot her shyness, or deliberately set aside her sorrow and grievances, and looked at the jade in Chu Mo's hand with surprise. Though silent, her expressive eyes were brimming with curiosity.

No greed!

Not a hint of greediness!

Even though the artifact rightfully belonged to the Shui Family, Nayi did not think of claiming it back for even a moment, perfect as the divine artifact may be. In her heart, it wasn't as precious as that person.

Feelings are strange. Some people may live together for years and never develop such feelings, while others, with just one glance, can commit to each other for a lifetime.

Hu Lie muttered, "A dharma instrument with a spirit, yes, but I've never seen one with such a powerful spirit... This is too supernatural."

Yue Qingcheng also looked at the jade in Chu Mo's hand, utterly shocked and nearly lost for words.

In that moment just now, Chu Mo truly wanted to return the Divine Mirror of the Heavens and retrieve his grandmother's jade bracelet!

He didn't want to agree to this marriage!

With Qi Xiaoyu's life and death uncertain, and a future so unclear, how could he commit to this marriage now? What right would he have to say he likes Qi Xiaoyu?

As for the words Qi Xiaoyu said at the moment she leaped into the eye of the storm, Chu Mo had long since cast them out of mind, far beyond the Nine Heavens.

Chu Mo had once been tender-hearted, even somewhat flustered facing Nayi's affection, but back then, Chu Mo was still a boy who had not yet weathered many storms. He had since grown, and developed his own ways and insights to deal with many things.

He didn't want to be misunderstood, nor did he want to delay anyone else.

He had anticipated his cousin Chu Qing's refusal. It was clear that she had a great relationship with Nayi and was eagerly promoting the marriage.

But what he didn't expect was that not only did Nayi muster the courage to stop him from continuing, but even the Divine Mirror of the Heavens itself... didn't agree!

"I am a divine artifact, flawed but spirited," an ancient and vicissitudes-laden voice emanated from within the Divine Mirror of the Heavens: "Artifacts choose their masters, not the other way around. The Shui Family were merely temporary keepers, not my true master. I did not flee because the object of the token exchange was you, my master. Otherwise, if a divine artifact chooses to flee, who could stop it?"

Everyone present was overwhelmingly shocked.

The declaration was not only overwhelmingly domineering, but also clear and logically sound; with just a few words, everything had been explained with absolute clarity!

What it meant was, if the Shui Family had given it as a token to someone else that year, it would have immediately vanished into thin air! It didn't reject the person because he was Chu Mo! In other words, it had no relation to the Shui Family; it chose Chu Mo!

Thus, even if Chu Mo wanted to return it today, it would not consent!

Hu Lie's mouth twitched violently as he looked at the jade in Chu Mo's hand, unable to help muttering, "An eye-opener... truly an eye-opener. From now on, if anyone boasts to me about having an artifact, I'll smack them right across the face..."

"..." The others were all rendered speechless.

For some reason, when Yiyi heard the "artifact" in Chu Mo's hand speak, she didn't feel lost; instead, she experienced a sense of relief as if a burden had been lifted.

At that moment, Chu Qing chuckled, "Little brother, do you see? This... is Heaven's Will!"

Chu Mo also had a speechless expression with a few black lines on his forehead, then he glanced at Yiyi with a hint of apology on his face.

Yiyi then looked up at Chu Mo and said, "Can we... give each other some time? Let's not rush into any decisions, okay?"

Chu Mo hesitated, remembering that although he had only known Yiyi for a short period of time, her extensive protection of him ultimately made it impossible for him to harden his heart; he nodded, "I have myriad troubles, and my fate is full of hardships; you need to think it over carefully."

Yiyi smiled softly, "I will."

Just then, a noisy commotion suddenly came from outside, followed by the door to the private room where they sat being forcefully pushed open. It banged against the wall, shattering the sturdy wooden door instantly.

A tall and sturdy young man barged in furiously, his gaze sweeping over several people in the room before finally settling on Chu Mo, who sat beside Yiyi.

"You're Chu Mo?"

The young man's voice was frigid, filled with intense jealousy.

Upon seeing this man, Yiyi's face changed subtly, and she said coldly, "Qin Xiaotian, what are you doing here?"

Chu Qing also frowned, "Mr. Qin, you'd best not start trouble here."

"Hahahaha!" The robust young man laughed uproariously, "I do as I please, women shouldn't interfere!"

Hu Lie spoke coldly, "Qin Xiaotian, this is not a place for you to act wildly!"

"Little tiger, who are you to speak to me like that? Maybe if it were your brother, but unfortunately, he's already been made into an elixir," Qin Xiaotian said with a sneer.

"You're courting death!" Struck at the heart of his pain, Hu Lie erupted in rage, jumping to his feet all at once.

At this time, the outside crowd, coming to witness the commotion, were stunned by the scene and then, recognizing the brawny young man, hastily retreated.

They didn't dare to watch the excitement any longer!

"Qin Xiaotian, don't be ungrateful. Now, immediately, right away... get out!" Chu Qing's face was as cold as frost, her voice icy.

Yiyi was also visibly angry, saying coldly, "Get out!"

"Chu Qing, others may fear you, but I sure don't. Don't look at me like that. You'll be my cultivation partner eventually! No one can stop it!" Qin Xiaotian boasted brazenly and then looked at Yiyi, "You chose this thing? A coward who only knows how to hide behind a woman and dare not speak?"

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