But there's nothing I can do; I'm powerless and have no say in anything.

"Who cares? We won't lose out anyway, and Qingqing is pretty good!"

Lu Chen boldly took Nie Qing's hand, startling her.

What are you doing?

Nie Qing turned her head to look at Lu Chen, but did not pull her hand back.

"Where are we going? We're already engaged, shouldn't we spend some time getting to know each other? You didn't bring me in here just to be a decoration, did you?"

Lu Chen shrugged.

Nie Qing was stunned for a moment.

She was also very confused at the moment and didn't know how to answer. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Come on, I'll take you to rest for a while. Can you let me have some peace and quiet?"

"OK!"

Lu Chen didn't care; he just wanted some peace and quiet.

This happened so suddenly.

I need to calm down and think about my plans for the future, because it seems I can't back down now.

If someone else is holding a martial arts contest to choose a husband, and you've passed the test and the marriage is already arranged, there's no reason for you to back out now.

That would offend the city lord of Qinglong City.

Nie Qing took Lu Chen directly to a guest room in the city lord's mansion, where they settled down temporarily. After that, Nie Qing left.

This trip lasted for three days.

Lu Chen was quite bored for the past three days. Nie Qing hadn't shown up yet, and he didn't know where to look for her.

The people in the city lord's mansion already knew that he was the future son-in-law, so they were all very polite to him and dared not neglect him.

Lu Chen decided to walk around and familiarize himself with the environment of the city lord's mansion.

The city lord's mansion was enormous, leaving Lu Chen in awe.

Suddenly, he felt a spiritual sense sweep over him, domineering and direct.

This spiritual sense felt very familiar; it was none other than Nie Qing.

"Come here!"

Nie Qing directly transmitted his thoughts through his spiritual sense.

Lu Chen returned to his residence, where Nie Qing was already waiting.

"Come with me!"

Nie Qing got up and left immediately.

Where to?

Nie Qing seemed to be in a much better mood, regaining her usual straightforward and cheerful demeanor. She took Lu Chen's hand and said, "You've been in Qinglong City for several days now, come with me for a walk and a stroll!"

"Going shopping? Sure!"

Lu Chen smiled.

"Meeting a few friends while I'm at it!"

Nie Qing hesitated for a moment, then added a sentence.

The two left the city lord's mansion.

The largest restaurant in Qinglong City was packed with distinguished guests.

Lu Chen and Nie Qing walked hand in hand into the restaurant. As soon as they entered, the waiter rushed over.

"Princess Nie has arrived! This way, please!"

The appearance of Lu Chen and his companion drew everyone's attention.

After all, she is the daughter of the city lord.

The martial arts contest to choose a husband caused a sensation throughout the city, and everyone knew about it.

After all this time, the martial arts contest for marriage had long ended, but the name Lu Chen had already spread throughout the entire Azure Dragon City.

"Look, that's Lu Chen!"

"Him? He's not that great!"

"This person looks completely ordinary!"