At the dining table, Qin Yang, Ling Quan, and others had just finished breakfast when a maid brought a cup of tea.

"Patriarch, people from the Wei Family have arrived."

It was at this moment that Fu Bo stepped forward and said to Ling Quan.

"The Wei Family?"

Ling Quan raised an eyebrow, with a hint of coldness in his eyes. During his illness, the Wei Family had never stopped pressuring the Ling Family.

"Big brother, what are the Wei Family people here for?"

Ling Feng also furrowed his brows.

"Hmph, what else could they be here for? They probably think I am gravely ill and don't have many days to live, so they've come to hit us when we're down."

Ling Quan snorted coldly and said, and indeed, his analysis of Wei Kun's intentions was extremely accurate.

"Patriarch, how should we respond?"

Elder Ling Yue asked. Currently, the Ling Family had two Celestial Tier experts and was not afraid of the Wei Family in the slightest.

"Elder, you go take a look first, but don't reveal that you have just advanced to the Celestial Tier. Let's see what exactly the Wei Family's intentions are."

Ling Quan thought for a moment and instructed.

"Yes, Patriarch."

Elder Ling Yue nodded and replied.

In the hall.

"Patriarch Wei, what breeze has brought you here?"

Elder Ling Yue looked at Wei Kun, who was sitting on the hall sofa, and said somberly.

The Ling and Wei Families are originally enemy families with many disputes over interests. The two families rarely interact, and at most, Ling Quan and Wei Kun would exchange mocking words when they meet in public.

At this moment, three people were sitting on the sofa. Ling Yue recognized Wei Kun and Wei Hong, but he did not know the elderly man in the reddish-brown robe.

"Hahaha, Elder Ling Yue, I come with good news this time."

Wei Kun's rugged face was full of smiles as he laughed heartily and said.

"Good news, what good news?"

Elder Ling Yue raised an eyebrow, unable to think of any good news the Wei Family could bring to the Ling Family.

"Hehe, in any case, it's something good. Where is Patriarch Ling Quan? I need to discuss this matter personally with him."

Wei Kun said with a smile.

Elder Ling Yue frowned slightly. He knew that Wei Kun's request to see the patriarch was surely to gauge the patriarch's current condition.

"Patriarch Wei, our patriarch is not available to meet guests right now. Whatever you have to say, you can say it to me."

Elder Ling Yue directly refused Wei Kun's proposal and said.

"That's not very courteous. This matter is of great importance and concerns the future of both our families."

Seeing Elder Ling Yue's refusal, Wei Kun wasn't angered. Instead, his eyes flickered with amusement, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

It seemed that his guess was right; Ling Quan must be gravely ill, unable even to meet for a moment.

"What? Does Patriarch Wei think I'm not worth your time?"

Elder Ling Yue frowned and asked.

"Haha, how could that be? Oh well, no matter, since it's good news, it doesn't matter to whom it's conveyed."

Wei Kun laughed and said.

"Patriarch Wei, what exactly is this good news? Forgive me, but I don't understand."

Elder Ling Yue asked doubtfully. Wei Kun mentioned good news from the start—hmph, what good news could the Wei Family possibly bring to the Ling Family?

"Hahaha, it's like this, Elder Ling Yue. I specifically brought my son to the Ling Family today to propose marriage!"

Wei Kun's rugged face was full of excitement as he said with a laugh, truly as if encountering a joyous occasion.

"A proposal?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Ling Yue had a look of astonishment on his face, and then his expression darkened slightly. So Wei Kun came to propose marriage?

The Ling and Wei Families were hostile towards each other. How dare he come to the Ling Family to propose? Has he lost his mind?

"Indeed, ever since my son Wei Hong met Miss Ling Xiaoyu twice, he's been unable to forget her. So I thickened my skin to come and propose! Haha, if our Wei Family and the Ling Family become one, our prestige in Yukun City would surely soar!"

Wei Kun laughed loudly and said.

"Elder, this is a small token I've prepared for Miss Xiaoyu."

Wei Hong, who was standing by, smiled and then placed a delicate glass box he was holding on the coffee table.

Inside the glass box was a verdant, transparent piece of jadeite, carved into the shape of an ancient zither. The zither even had intricate patterns, appearing very exquisite.

"Imperial Green Glass Type."

Elder Ling Yue glanced at it and could tell that the jadeite zither was of the Imperial Green Glass type, quite valuable. However, the Ling Family had been dealing in jadeite for generations. Though the Imperial Green Glass type was rare, this wasn't enough to impress him.

"Patriarch Wei is considerate, but marriage is not a trivial matter. This decision is not mine to make."

Elder Ling Yue said plainly. Though he left a trace of politeness in his words, he inwardly felt disdain. Having grown wise with age, he could see through a few of Wei Kun's intents. A marriage alliance was just a ruse; he likely believed the patriarch was finished and sought to take over the Ling Family.

"Haha, marriage is indeed not to be taken lightly. That's why I've come personally to discuss it, Elder Ling Yue. Please let Patriarch Ling Quan come out for a meeting."

Wei Kun said with a smile.

"Patriarch Wei, our patriarch is not available to meet guests today."

Elder Ling Yue shook his head and said.

"Elder Ling Yue, this is not right. Our Wei Family stands on par with your Ling Family as a distinguished family. I've come personally today, and yet your patriarch avoids meeting me. Isn't this poor hospitality?"

Wei Kun's expression sank slightly as he spoke. He wanted to see with his own eyes how badly Ling Quan was injured.

"Patriarch Wei, our patriarch is indeed unavailable. Perhaps you could visit another day. As for the proposal, in my opinion, let's put it on hold for now. After I consult with the patriarch and Miss Xiaoyu, we will inform the Wei Family."

Elder Ling Yue frowned slightly and said.

"Elder Ling Yue, my Wei Family has come sincerely to propose marriage, yet you keep deflecting. Isn't that disregarding our Wei Family? I hope Patriarch Ling Quan will come out to meet me."

Wei Kun's face darkened, his voice turning cold as he spoke.

As soon as he finished speaking, the aura of a Celestial Tier Early Stage Peak expert from Wei Kun spread out, pressing entirely on Elder Ling Yue.

There is a significant gap between the Celestial and Earth Tiers. Even a Great Perfection Earth Tier expert cannot withstand the aura of a Celestial Tier expert.

However, to Wei Kun's surprise, when his aura pressed onto Elder Ling Yue, the latter's expression did not change at all.

"What, does Patriarch Wei intend to use force here in the Ling Family?"

Elder Ling Yue sneered, releasing his aura, easily blocking Wei Kun's pressure.

"You, you've advanced to the Celestial Tier?!"

Wei Kun's pupils contracted, his face changing slightly as he spoke in a deep voice.

At this moment, the aura surrounding Ling Yue was indeed that of a Celestial Tier expert, which was why he could withstand the pressure from Wei Kun's use of inner power.

"Haha, indeed, I recently encountered a benefactor and stepped into the Celestial Tier in one leap."

Seeing Wei Kun's expression change, having been caught at a disadvantage, a gleam of pride appeared in Elder Ling Yue's eyes as he laughed heartily.

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