The antique-style writing remained relatively calm, and his expression was quite amiable. However, a fierce flame was burning within his cunning and calculating eyes.

Damn it, how dare he run off with his little apprentice behind his back? What audacious brat!

If he finds out, he'll beat the crap out of him!

"Well, let me think about it. I'll give you an answer tomorrow, okay?"

Bei Yan thought about it and decided to discuss it with Jun Lin before making a decision, since Jun Lin's silver hair and silver eyes were too unusual in this world.

"Still need to think about it? Junior Sister, you really don't love us anymore, sigh~!" Shangguan Shu.

"My junior sister is like water spilled from a cup, she's not even married yet, and the water's already almost gone. Sigh~!" Shangguan Mu said.

Bei Yan was speechless and rolled his eyes at his two senior brothers: Please, you two, have some decency!

Antique felt a vein throb on his forehead, and it took him a long time to suppress the anger that was about to erupt from his heart.

He endured it all to catch that brat!

He forced a somewhat amiable smile onto his face. "Alright, then think it over carefully. Your teacher and your two senior brothers are waiting."

Bei Yan was quite surprised by Gu Dong's agreeable demeanor today. She hadn't expected her master to be so open-minded in his teaching.

Even in something as trivial as this, she was so understanding; she suddenly felt a sense of admiration for antiques.

Although the name is "Antiques," the person behind it is quite up-to-date with the times!

"Then, Master, I'll go meditate now." Bei Yan stood up, preparing to leave.

"Go ahead. By the way, if you really don't want to attend the palace banquet, I can speak to the emperor. After all, as the Grand Elder of Qingze, the emperor will still give me this much face."

Antique smiled and looked at Bei Yan with his shrewd eyes.

Bei Yan's eyes lit up, and he put on a fawning expression. "Master, my master, with your ethereal and righteous demeanor, unparalleled spiritual power, and dashing charm!"

You're the best master in the world, aren't you? Please, have mercy and save your disciple! I really don't want to be forced into a marriage of convenience!

Shangguan Shu and Shangguan Mu stood to the side, speechless.

It must have been really tough on my junior sister, saying such things against her conscience. Tsk tsk tsk.

The antique dealer still had a kind face, but perhaps because he was a little flattered by the praise, his smile widened even more.

"Yes, but I have one condition."

Bei Yan nodded frantically, "Tell me, tell me! As long as it's within my power, I'll go through fire and water for you!"

"Bring your sweetheart to me tomorrow. If I think he is good enough for you, I will help you cancel that banquet."

The antique man picked up his teacup, took a leisurely sip, and squinted his eyes. "Tsk," he thought, "this tea brewed with spring water from the mountaintop just tastes different."

“This…” Bei Yan hesitated. She didn’t know if Jun Lin had any way to hide his silver hair and silver eyes.

She always remembered what Junlin had told her the first time he met her: he must not let others know of his existence, or he would bring about his own demise.

A soft, furry touch came from his neck. Bei Yan tilted his head and saw Jun Lin rubbing his neck with a fluffy cat head.

Seeing the little guy looking over, Jun Lin nodded to Bei Yan without leaving a trace. Bei Yan didn't react at first and stared blankly at Jun Lin.

After realizing what was happening, Bei Yan looked uncertainly into Jun Lin's silver eyes. Seeing the certainty in those eyes, Bei Yan swallowed hard.