"Then, I must congratulate Grand Elder Ling Yue."

Wei Kun glanced at Ling Yue with a smile. Although Wei Kun was smiling, there was a trace of gloom in his eyes. Unexpectedly, despite Ling Quan's severe injuries, this old rascal Ling Yue actually broke through to the Celestial Tier at this critical moment. The Ling Family truly has luck on their side.

Hmph, but no matter what, this old thing Ling Yue has just advanced to the Celestial Tier and is still no match for him. As long as Ling Quan dies and Wei Hong marries the Ling Family's young lady, controlling the Ling Family would just require some effort to kick Ling Yue, this stumbling block, out of the way.

"Hehe, Patriarch Wei is too kind."

Grand Elder Ling Yue stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"However, it is a joyous event that Grand Elder Ling Yue has broken through to the Celestial Tier. Why don't our two families combine our joy? A marriage alliance between the Wei and Ling families would be beneficial to both."

Wei Kun's eyes shimmered with light as he spoke with a smile. Clearly, Wei Hong had no intention of giving up. Since he dared to come, he wasn't afraid that the Ling Family wouldn't agree.

"Combine our joy?"

Ling Yue frowned, his face darkened. This Wei Kun was really shameless. Although he hadn't sternly rejected him, the meaning in his words was all too clear—how could the Ling Family's young lady possibly marry into the Wei Family?

"Patriarch Wei, to speak frankly, there's no need for our Patriarch to come forward. I can reject Patriarch Wei right now. Our Ling Family will not agree to this marriage."

Grand Elder Ling Yue shook his head and directly refused.

They were already two rival families. During this time, the Wei Family had been exerting pressure on the Ling Family, and now they were proposing a marriage alliance. Could you say there's no ulterior motive? It's just a wishful attempt to annex the Ling Family, which is pure fantasy!

"Grand Elder Ling Yue, are you sure you can represent Patriarch Ling Quan? You should know that once certain decisions are made, there's no turning back."

Wei Kun's face darkened, and his voice grew more somber.

Upon hearing this, Grand Elder Ling Yue frowned. He knew Wei Kun was someone who meticulously planned and acted only with certainty. However, he couldn't think of what the Wei Family could do if the Ling Family refused. After all, the Patriarch had already broken through to the Middle Stage of the Celestial Tier, and he himself was also a strong Early Stage Celestial Tier, completely unafraid of the Wei Family.

"Hahaha, Patriarch Wei, in this matter, the Grand Elder can represent me!"

At that moment, the restaurant door swung open, and a hearty laugh resounded from within, followed by a figure who took the lead and walked out from the restaurant.

Upon hearing the hearty laugh, Wei Kun's expression changed, his gaze turned toward the restaurant's direction, and indeed, Ling Quan, dressed in loose clothes, walked over with a steady gait and a smile on his face.

"He's not injured?!"

Wei Kun's face changed again, a look of astonishment flashed deep in his eyes, and he subconsciously glanced at the elderly man in the red-brown robe beside him, only to see the red-brown robed elder similarly stunned for a moment.

What on earth is going on? Wasn't Ling Quan supposed to be struck by Ice Sword Qi? How is he now standing before him, perfectly fine, and the aura he emits even suppressing Wei Kun?

Nearby, Wei Hong's face also turned a bit unsightly. The Wei Family had received news that the Ling Family had gone to great lengths to invite Third Grade Earth Tier Alchemist Master Xu Li to heal Ling Quan.

However, it was heard that when Master Xu Li left the Ling Family's door, his complexion didn't look good, and being just a Third Grade Earth Tier Alchemist, how could he possibly cure the Ice Sword Qi released by a Celestial Tier Great Perfection expert?!

"Patriarch Ling Quan, have you recovered from your injuries?"

Wei Kun's eyes became sharp as he carefully observed Ling Quan, trying to see if Ling Quan was just putting on a show or if he had truly recovered.

Upon closer inspection, whether it was Ling Quan's demeanor, gait, or aura, Wei Kun found no flaw; there was only one possibility, this guy had truly recovered.

"Hehe, just a minor injury, it's long healed, but I still appreciate Patriarch Wei's concern."

Ling Quan gazed at Wei Kun, saying with a smile.

"Then congratulations to Patriarch Ling Quan. However, I, Wei Kun, personally came to propose, and you avoided me; isn't that somewhat lacking in hospitality?"

Recalling how he and his companions had waited here for quite some time, Wei Kun's expression slightly cooled as he spoke.

"I'm sorry, Patriarch Wei, I was just having breakfast at that time."

Ling Quan chuckled as he replied.

Upon hearing this, Wei Kun's face immediately darkened, his expression turning extremely gloomy. Breakfast, was that more important than meeting him, the Patriarch of the Wei Family?!

"Patriarch Ling Quan, as you just said, the Grand Elder can represent you in this matter, does that mean you're rejecting a marriage alliance with my Wei Family?"

Wei Kun took a deep breath, his eyes suddenly becoming extremely sharp as he stared at Ling Quan.

"Correct, our Ling Family rejects this marriage!"

Ling Quan met Wei Kun's gaze and responded bluntly. In that instant, the aura he emitted spilled forth, reaching the Middle Stage of the Celestial Tier.

"You've broken through to the Middle Stage Celestial Tier?"

Wei Kun's face changed once more, turning extremely unsightly, his world suddenly feeling upended. Not only was Ling Quan not injured, but he had even advanced to the Middle Stage Celestial Tier. What on earth was going on?!

"However, so what if it's the Middle Stage Celestial Tier? Since Wei Kun dared to come, he wasn't afraid that the Ling Family wouldn't give their daughter in marriage. This marriage, the Wei Family is determined to have."

Wei Kun gently exhaled, suppressing the shock Ling Yue and Ling Quan had given him, his gaze regaining its sharpness.

"Patriarch Ling Quan, I have someone to introduce to you."

Wei Kun glanced at Ling Quan, Ling Yue, and later from among the others like Ling Feng, then stepped aside to reveal the red-brown robed elder beside him.

"This is the Ninth Elder of the Ancient Sword Sect, Elder Zhi Huo."

Wei Kun smiled faintly as he spoke.

"Ancient Sword Sect member?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Ling Quan, Ling Yue, and the rest of the Ling Family changed drastically.

To the Ling Family, the Ancient Sword Sect was a behemoth, and since Ling Quan was previously heavily injured and almost killed by a single move from the Ancient Sword Sect's Second Elder, the Ling Family was still very wary of the Ancient Sword Sect.

Seeing that it was finally Ling Quan's and Ling Yue's turn to change complexion, Wei Kun's mouth curled into a smile.

"Forgive me for failing to welcome you from afar, Elder Zhi Huo."

Ling Quan remained silent for a moment, lightly exhaling before speaking.

Although everyone in the Ling Family was furious about the Ancient Sword Sect seizing the Ling Family's Spirit Jade Ore Vein, they couldn't afford to oppose the Ancient Sword Sect. The arm couldn't twist the thigh; understanding priorities, Ling Quan was clear on this, but when did the Wei Family associate with the Ancient Sword Sect?

"Hehe, no problem."

Elder Zhi Huo replied with a faint smile, his wrinkled face showing a hint of a smile. However, his next words made the faces of Ling Quan and the others abruptly change.

"I've come this time to propose a marriage alliance for Wei Hong."

Elder Zhi Huo looked at Ling Quan and the others, hands clasped behind his back, smiling as he spoke.

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