Chapter 16: Entanglement Chu Yu walked along the long corridor and was about to reach the pavilion in the center of the lake...

When Chu Yu walked along the corridor and was about to reach the pavilion in the middle of the lake, she didn't even bother to look at it. She said in a deep voice, "Mr. Li, I already have someone I like. I don't want this marriage. If you force me to marry you, it will be of no benefit to you."

Nangong Liuchu curled his lips: "It seems that this matter is easier to solve than Master thought."

Li Youyang hummed softly: "I have no plans to get married."

This voice... Chu Yu quickly raised his head and was stunned. He never thought that the person he loved was actually Cheng Yanjun. However, the person he knew was completely different from the one in the rumors. This was really a blessing from heaven.

Nangong Liuchu frowned at Chu Yu's expression. "Mr. Chu, this is the letter I wrote on behalf of our Master to cancel the engagement. It has our Master's seal on it as proof. Please take it to Patriarch Li, and this marriage will be called off."

Chu Yu came back to her senses and didn't take it. Instead, she looked at Li Youyang and said softly, "Daoyou, I didn't expect it was you. I was rude just now. I hope you can forgive me. But this marriage was arranged by my parents, and I'm afraid it can't be cancelled just by a letter. I mean, why don't we put it on hold for now? If we're still not destined to be together after a year..."

Li Youyang sighed and interrupted coldly, "Don't bother with that. I wanted to ask you to convey it, but now I have no choice but to go there myself."

Chu Yu clenched his fist silently. This marriage must not be cancelled. He must find a way.

As the three of them walked towards the main hall, Nangong Liuchu deliberately slowed down his pace and whispered to Chu Yu, "Young Master Chu, give up. You and my master are not suitable."

Chu Yu's eyes turned cold: "It's not up to you to decide whether it's suitable or not. Since You Yang and I have this engagement, we are destined to be together."

Nangong Liuchu burst out laughing. It was ridiculous that a cultivator with only the cultivation level of a celestial being dreamed of becoming a Taoist partner with his master. In terms of cultivation level, the only two people in the entire cultivation world who could barely match his master were probably Fu Guangjun and Nan Liujing. Nan Liujing was closely related to his master's death, and Fu Guangjun was a martial arts fanatic, so it wouldn't work either.

"Since Master Chu is so determined to get involved, you won't be able to blame anyone else if you lose face later. My Master has made a decision, and no one can change it."

When they arrived at the main hall, before Li Youyang could even open his mouth, the Li family head coldly rebuked him, "You unfilial son, I've really spoiled you. How dare you be so rude? Why don't you apologize to the Chu family head?"

Chu Yu hurriedly said, "Father, Master Li and I have already explained that I am willing to marry you."

Patriarch Chu was stunned for a moment: "Yu'er, are you sure?"

Chu Yu nodded: "I fell in love with Master Li at first sight."

Patriarch Li smiled and said, "Okay, okay, that way we can have the best of both worlds."

Li Youyang frowned and looked at Chu Yu, and Chu Yu looked back at him with tenderness in her eyes.

Li Youyang turned to look at Patriarch Li: "I don't agree with this marriage."

Patriarch Li's face instantly darkened. "You still don't agree? Is it your turn to disagree here? Young Master Chu is the pride of the Chu family. Don't you know what a loser you are? It's good enough that they don't look down on you, and you still don't agree!"

Li Youyang's eyes darkened. It seemed that the rumor that the Li family loved Cheng Yanjun very much was not true. Looking at the appearance of the head of the Li family, Cheng Yanjun was more like a stain and burden to him.

Chu Yu frowned, "Patriarch Li's words are a bit too much. It's not that Youyang is trying to get ahead of others, but I am trying to get ahead of him. I love him. In my heart, he is like the moon in the sky, and I am the one chasing after him."

The head of the Li family:...

Patriarch Chu: ...

What's going on? Chu Yu was so reluctant just now, how come she fell so deeply in love after just one meeting?

Nangong Liuchu smiled and said, "That's true. My master is the best in the world, and not just anyone can care about him."

Patriarch Li and Patriarch Chu asked at the same time: "Who are you?"

Nangong Liuchu bowed slightly and said, "Junior Nangong Liuchu greets the two seniors."

The pupils of both of them shrank, and Patriarch Li softened his tone: "Nephew Nangong is coming with you, why didn't you let me know in advance? That way Uncle Li could make good arrangements for you."

Nangong Liuchu smiled and said, "I'm here to accompany Master on this trip. How dare I trouble Master's family?"

Although the Nangong family wasn't among the four great families, they controlled nearly three-fifths of the spiritual medicine trade in the entire cultivation world. Spiritual medicine was essential for the growth of aristocratic families, and they could be considered their strongest support. Therefore, all the major families would do their best to befriend them. Nangong Liuchu was the most talented of his generation, and in a few hundred years, he might very well become the next head of the family. Naturally, they didn't dare neglect him.

Patriarch Li smiled and said, "Our family is not a problem."

Nangong Liuchu continued, "Regarding today's marriage, I can guess that Patriarch Li wants to find a Daoist companion with good cultivation for Master. Actually, there's no need to bother. As Master's disciple, I will naturally be responsible for his safety. Before I came here, I sent a message to the Nangong family, saying that meeting Master in the future is like meeting me. Patriarch Li should be relieved."

Patriarch Li was stunned. He had paid little attention to Li Youyang and had no idea he had such connections. Given his usual behavior, how did he even connect with Nangong Liuchu? Could he be someone's male lover? While his family needed to maintain good relations with the Nangong family, they wouldn't allow their own heir to engage in such a thing.

"This marriage has already been arranged and cannot be changed. This is the Li family's family affair, and it is not appropriate for nephew Nangong to interfere."

Li Youyang's eyes darkened.

Seeing this, Chu Yu knew that forcing him would only backfire, so she stepped forward and bowed, "Master Li, marriage is no joke. Youyang and I have only just met, so it's understandable that he's reluctant. How about we make a ten-year agreement? If after ten years, he still doesn't want to marry, then this marriage is over for him. But you can rest assured, I'm still willing to protect him with all my strength. As long as he agrees, this marriage will count for me."

Madam Li's eyes softened. It seemed that Chu Yu treated Youyang sincerely. She already felt guilty towards Li Youyang and didn't want to push him too far. She tugged at Patriarch Li's sleeve, and Patriarch Li sighed, "That's all! My dear nephew Nangong, would you like to stay at home for a few days?"

Nangong Liuchu shook his head: "No need, there are still things waiting to be dealt with in the sect, my master and I will go back first."

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Back at Chengyan Palace, Li Youyang had a sullen expression. Bei Liyuan quietly asked Nangong Liuchu about this, and Nangong Liuchu smiled, "During your last trip, Master got into a bad relationship, and coincidentally, the person Master is getting engaged to this time is him."

Bei Liyuan's eyes darkened, and Nangong Liuchu ruffled his black hair: "You are still young, just focus on your cultivation, and leave these matters to us adults."

Bei Liyuan lowered his eyes. He was not a child anymore. In another six years, he would have his coming-of-age ceremony.

At this time, Luo Yinzhu and Chu Yuxing came over: "Nangong Junior Brother, where is Elder Li?"

Nangong Liuchu narrowed his eyes in displeasure when he saw Chu Yu. He was still haunted by her presence and asked instead of answering, "Sect Master, this..."

Luo Yinzhu's face was filled with joy as he explained, "Chu Yu, today he joined our Yunshan Sect as an elder. He said he was unfamiliar with elder matters and wanted to stay in the Chengyan Hall to learn from Elder Li. Where is your master?"

Nangong Liuchu was about to answer when Li Youyang walked out of the room.

The moment he saw Li Youyang, Chu Yu's heart beat faster. He thought he must be crazy, otherwise how could he think about someone to this extent day and night? He knew Li Youyang's attitude towards him, and he also knew that too much entanglement would be disgusting, but he couldn't help wanting to see the other party.

He felt as if he had been poisoned by an incurable poison and could only survive by seeing Li Youyang.

Ever since Li Youyang appeared, Chu Yu's eyes have been glued to him. Although Bei Liyuan was young, he remembered that Cheng Yanjun looked at him in the same way. He didn't like it at the time, and he thought his master didn't like it either.

Luo Yinzhu brought Chu Yu forward and said, "Elder Li, this is Elder Chu. He will be staying at Chengyan Palace. Please make arrangements for him and don't neglect him."

Chu Yu bowed and said, "I will trouble Elder Li for your guidance in the future."

Li Youyang nodded gently: "Nangong, you arrange it."

Chu Yu was ecstatic. He agreed. Does that mean he doesn't hate me that much?

After Luo Yinzhu left, Nangong Liuchu looked at Chu Yu with an impatient expression: "Mr. Chu, please come in!"

Chu Yu nodded, but did not move a step. Her eyes were fixed on Li Youyang until Li Youyang returned to the room.

Nangong Liuchu brought Chu Yu to the room farthest from Li Youyang: "Fellow Daoist Chu, if you don't want Master to be completely disgusted, then give up the idea as soon as possible."

Chu Yu's eyes darkened. "Everything depends on human effort. How can we know if we don't try? But Master Nangong has been trying to stop us. It's hard not to doubt what you really think of Youyang."

Nangong Liuchu frowned, "Fellow Daoist Chu, you need to think carefully before you speak. Master is the person I respect most in this world."

Chu Yu bowed and said softly, "I apologize for my words, Master Nangong."

Nangong Liuchu said, "Fellow Daoist Chu has just arrived at Yunshan Sect and must be tired from the journey. Nangong will not disturb you anymore." After saying that, he left without waiting for Chu Yu's reaction.

Chu Yu touched his nose. He had offended someone's favorite disciple as soon as he arrived. It would not be easy to pursue his wife.

Chu Yu originally thought that he would be able to see Li Youyang every day after moving into Chengyan Palace, but three whole days passed and he didn't even see the shadow of Li Youyang. As the saying goes, one day without seeing you feels like three years have passed. Now that he hasn't seen him for three days, he really can't bear it anymore and plans to take the initiative to find Li Youyang early tomorrow morning.

On the morning of the fourth day, Chu Yu got up early, washed up, and tidied her appearance again and again. After making sure that there was nothing wrong, she took a deep breath and left the room.

Then she saw Li Youyang sitting alone at the table under the pear tree, making tea with his bare hands. Chu Yu felt her heart skip a beat. If she could have this person by her side, she would have no regrets in this life.

Thinking about it, he walked over: "Youyang..."

Li Youyang said calmly, "Sit down."

Chu Yu sat down opposite Li Youyang, and Li Youyang poured him a cup of tea: "I am not the one destined to be with Fellow Daoist Chu."

Chu Yu carefully took the teacup and said, "If we were not destined to meet, we would not have met. Now that we have met, it is fate."

Li Youyang lowered his eyes and gently stroked the teacup with his fingertips. Or should he just kill him?