Chapter 29: Pre-match turmoil Bei Liyuan and others had just taken their first step...

As Bei Liyuan and the others entered the room, a servant arrived: "Master Liyuan, the master of the family asks you to come to the study."

Nangong Liuchu and Li Youyang were worried and wanted to go together.

The servant said politely, "It's the Bei family's business, and it's a little inappropriate for you two to follow."

Nangong Liuchu crossed his arms and said, "We'll wait outside and not disturb you."

The servant thought about it and said nothing more.

Arriving at the study, Bei Liyuan walked in alone with the servants. Bei Tangfeng put down his books when he saw someone coming in. "When your parents were alive, they arranged a marriage for you with the Wang family. Now the Wang family..."

Bei Liyuan interrupted, "Master, I have never met the young master of the Wang family, and I was not aware of this matter before. Please help cancel this marriage."

Beitang Feng narrowed his eyes. Bei Liyuan was betrothed to the young master of the Wang family, and the Wang family was currently ranked fifth among the aristocratic families. If Bei Liyuan married him, it would undoubtedly give him an extra support. He had originally planned to cancel the marriage, but Bei Liyuan's willingness to do so made him suspicious. "The Wang family is currently ranked fifth among the aristocratic families, and the person you're betrothed to is the young master of the Wang family. Are you really unwilling to do so?"

Bei Liyuan nodded solemnly: "No matter who he is or where he comes from, I don't want him."

Beitang Feng picked up the book again and said, "The Wang family has arrived. Please go to the main hall and explain the situation to them."

Bei Liyuan bowed and retreated.

Beitang Feng looked at Bei Liyuan's back, the corners of his lips slightly raised. The matter of becoming a disciple had already made everyone dislike Bei Liyuan, and the matter of breaking off the engagement would make him the target of public criticism for being ungrateful. Perhaps he didn't need to do anything at all.

…

When Bei Liyuan and the other two arrived at the main hall, it was already full of people, most of whom were from aristocratic families that were on good terms with the Bei family.

Bei Liyuan asked coldly, "Which one is the young master of the Wang family?"

A handsome young man stood up and said softly, "I am you. May I know who you are?"

"Beiliyuan."

Wang Qingyue's gentle face suddenly darkened a bit. The head of the Wang family looked at Bei Liyuan coldly: "Mr. Bei, your parents and I arranged a marriage for you and Qingyue back then, but..."

Bei Liyuan interrupted, "Master Wang, I swore that if I were to marry, I would find someone I love. Young Master Wang and I have never met before, so this marriage is not suitable. I'm here to officially cancel the engagement."

The Wang family's head had originally intended to say that Bei Liyuan was unlearned and unskillful, insisting on accepting Cheng Yanjun as his teacher, and that Qing Yue would definitely not marry him! But now, the latter part of his sentence was forced back. Although he achieved his goal, the feeling was completely different. His young master had actually been broken off from engagement by an ignorant child. How could this save the Wang family's reputation?!

Everyone whispered:

"This is strange. If I were Bei Liyuan, I would definitely cling to the Wang family. Is Bei Liyuan really a fool?"

"Is there any doubt about this? He must have been spoiled by Patriarch Bei. From the fact that he took Cheng Yanjun as his teacher, we can tell that he is used to doing whatever he wants!"

"A rotten tree cannot be carved!"

The head of the Wang family looked at Bei Liyuan with cold eyes, and Wang Qingyue silently clenched his fists.

At this time, Beitang Feng walked in and said with a smile, "What's causing the atmosphere to be so solemn? What's wrong with Patriarch Wang?"

Patriarch Wang said coldly, "Bei Liyuan just called off his marriage with Qingyue."

Beitang Feng frowned: "Li Yuan! You are being too unreasonable. Why don't you apologize to Patriarch Wang?"

Bei Liyuan bowed and said, "Master Wang, I will definitely withdraw from this marriage. No matter what punishment you impose, I will accept it."

Patriarch Wang snorted coldly, "Beiliyuan! You're very good."

Wang Qingyue suppressed his anger and said gently, "Father, since Bei Liyuan is unwilling, I will not force him. Let's call off this marriage today."

Beitang Feng hurriedly said, "Qingyue, let me discuss this matter with Li Yuan again..."

Wang Qingyue interrupted coldly: "No need."

The head of the Wang family took out the marriage certificate and handed it to Beitang Feng.

Beitang Feng sighed: "Forget it."

Then he took the marriage certificate and handed it to Bei Liyuan, who took it and bowed: "If there is nothing else, Liyuan will take his leave."

Beitang Feng nodded.

Watching Bei Liyuan's departing figure, Wang Qingyue's handsome brows furrowed coldly. He had come here today to break off the engagement, but he had thought Bei Liyuan would be persistent. He hadn't expected him to bring it up first: "Father, I have some things to take care of."

"Go ahead."

…

After leaving the main hall, Wang Qingyue took a few quick steps and called out in a gentle voice, "Beiliyuan."

The three of them stopped, and Wang Qingyue walked over and looked at Nangong Liuchu and Li Youyang. He waited until they had retreated a long way before asking, "Do you have any reasons for canceling the engagement? Was it Patriarch Bei who pressured you?"

Bei Liyuan said coldly, "Not really. If I were to form a Taoist partner, I would only be with someone I love. Prince Wang and I are not destined to be together."

Wang Qingyue silently clenched his fist: "Do you already have someone you like?"

Bei Liyuan nodded: "He is the person who treats me the best. To me, he is the bright moon in the sky. In this life, there will only be him in my heart."

Wang Qingyue clenched his fists even tighter. He was a child of destiny with unparalleled beauty. He had been the center of attention since childhood. He had chased out because he wanted to see that Bei Liyuan had to do what he did today, and wanted to see that Bei Liyuan would not be resentful. But what was this now?!

"I wonder who is the person that Mr. Bei likes?"

Bei Liyuan did not answer.

Wang Qingyue hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, I said too much. Now I feel relieved. Although the marriage has been postponed, Mr. Bei can come to the Wang family to find me if he has any difficulties in the future. I have something else to do, so I will return to the main hall."

After Wang Qingyue left, Bei Liyuan took a few quick steps to catch up with Nangong Liuchu and Li Youyang.

Nangong Liuchu couldn't help but ask, "What did he say to you? Why does he seem unhappy?"

Bei Liyuan's eyes were cold and clear: "He is not an important person, don't worry about him."

Nangong Liuchu: ...

"Oh, it really is Mr. Chengyan? Beiliyuan, are you really going to take him as your master?"

Bei Liyuan frowned and took a step forward to protect Li Youyang.

Bei Lishang narrowed his eyes and continued, "You actually protected me. It seems the rumors are true. Bei Liyuan, are you really willing to be the forbidden lover of Cheng Yanjun?"

Bei Liyuan's eyes darkened.

Bei Lishang continued, "Look closely at this Cheng Yanjun. He's quite good-looking, and you're not at a disadvantage. But Cheng Yanjun looks so frail. Can he really satisfy you? Or are you the one above?"

Li Youyang said coldly, "Let's go."

Bei Lishang curled his lips and said, "Leave? Mr. Chengyan, my cousin has a low level of cultivation and little experience. He knows nothing about sex. Practicing with him would be boring. Why don't you try it with me? I will definitely make you cry for pleasure."

There was murderous intent in Bei Liyuan's eyes, and Bei Li Shang gave an invisible wink to the person next to him.

Cheng Yanjun said coldly: "Li Yuan, let's go."

Bei Liyuan clenched his fists, suppressing his anger. Just as he was about to take a step forward, someone beside Bei Lishang stepped forward to block Li Youyang's way: "Mr. Chengyan, my young master has taken a liking to you. Come with us."

Bei Liyuan could no longer suppress his anger, but Nangong Liuchu was quicker to act and cut off the man's arm with a sword.

Bei Lishang was slightly startled and looked at Nangong Liuchu: "Who are you? How dare you commit a crime in my Bei family!"

Nangong Liuchu said in a deep voice: "If you dare to disrespect my master again, I will kill you."

Then he summoned the Xuanbing Sword.

A demigod weapon with Golden Core cultivation was not someone he could afford to offend. Bei Lishang swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

In the distance, Bei Liming curled the corners of his lips. It seemed that his father was overthinking it. Bei Liyuan's ability to come back alive should be attributed to this person. However, just in case, it would be better to directly stop him from participating in the election.

"Go talk to Elder Zhao and ask them to add a pre-selection test. Only those with the Li generation who have reached the Golden Core stage or above can participate."

…

The day before the competition, Elder Zhao summoned everyone to the competition arena. "Tomorrow, the selection of the Bei Family's Young Master officially begins. To avoid risking lives, we've added a pre-competition test. Only those who have reached the Golden Core stage can participate. Now, all members of the Bei Family who are of the Li generation, please come forward and receive the test crystals. I'll activate them later. Those whose crystals turn yellow may participate. Otherwise, they will be disqualified."

Then, a dozen young men stepped forward to receive the crystals one by one. After everyone had received theirs, Elder Zhao moved his fingertips quickly, and all the crystals glowed with a faint blue light: "Now, everyone, inject your spiritual power into the crystals."

In just three breaths, Beili Ming and Beili Shang had already qualified, and then several other people successfully obtained the qualifications.

Half a minute later, the spirit stones of the remaining five people remained unchanged. Bei Lishang looked at Bei Liyuan and said, "If you can't do it, don't force it. After all, nothing is more important than life. Of course, if you really want to participate, why not ask me for help? Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I'll show mercy and help you."

Bei Liyuan sneered: "No need."

After a sound, the spirit stone finally turned yellow. Elder Zhao's eyes darkened slightly. To be on the safe side, he gave Bei Liyuan a test crystal stone for Nascent Soul cultivators.

Bei Liming's eyes also darkened, and he looked at Elder Zhao coldly, thinking that Elder Zhao had not replaced the crystal stone as he had instructed.

Another quarter of an hour passed, and the remaining four were eliminated. Elder Zhao said solemnly, "The competition will continue here tomorrow. Those who passed the test can go back and prepare."

After everyone dispersed, Elder Zhao found Bei Liming and told him about the crystal stone. Bei Liming's lips curled up coldly: "It takes three years to enter the Nascent Soul stage, and even he took ten years. This person must not be allowed to stay."

The next morning, everyone arrived at the competition arena. Elder Zhao said, "To ensure everyone's safety, within one hour, everyone must present an elder who values ​​you. If not, you will be disqualified."

Bei Liyuan frowned. It seemed that Uncle Wang’s death had made them wary. In order to prevent him from participating in the competition for the young master position, the Bei family had really put a lot of thought into it.

Half an hour later, all the contestants except Bei Liyuan had invited the elders to come out.

An hour was about to pass, and Elder Zhao looked at Bei Liyuan and said, "Bei Liyuan, if you don't have the elders to protect you, your qualification to participate in the competition will be revoked."

Bei Liyuan clenched his fist silently: "There was no such rule in the past..."

Elder Zhao interrupted, "It's precisely because there wasn't such a rule in the past that the Young Master's fight resulted in casualties. Are you going to invite the elders or not?"

Bei Liyuan was silent.

Bei Lishang sneered: "Elder Zhao, a loser who has taken Cheng Yanjun as his master, which elder would value him and be willing to work hard for him?"

Elder Zhao asked again: "Beiliyuan, if there is no one to invite, I will announce that you are disqualified."

Bei Lishang urged, "Elder Zhao, except for you, all the elders of the Bei family are here. Who do you want him to invite? Don't waste time, just announce it directly."

Nangong Liuxing came out: "According to what Elder Zhao said, asking an elder to take charge is for protection. In that case, as long as the cultivation level is sufficient, it should be fine. It doesn't necessarily have to be an elder from the clan."

Elder Zhao frowned. "The Bei Clan naturally doesn't allow outsiders to participate in the selection of its Young Master. If this restriction is lifted, everyone can invite powerful individuals. But what if one of them has selfish motives and harms someone from the Bei Clan? Only the elders can shoulder this important responsibility. After all, no matter who becomes the Young Master, it won't affect the position of the elders."

Nangong Liuchu was silent. This explanation made sense. It was indeed not appropriate for outsiders to interfere in the internal affairs of the aristocratic family. Was he really going to let his junior brother lose this opportunity? Not to mention his junior brother, he was unwilling to accept it.

Bei Lishang urged again: "Elder Zhao, don't waste the time of so many of us because of a piece of trash."

Others echoed: "That's right, even if Bei Liyuan really participated, he was just making up the numbers. Let's get started quickly."

Under the urging of the crowd, Elder Zhao walked to the center of the arena and said, "I hereby declare that since Bei Liyuan has failed to find the elders' protection, his participation is cancelled..."

"Wait a minute!"

A handsome man in a black robe landed on the arena on a sword. "I traveled too far, but luckily I made it back in time."

Since the man came on stage, the elders sitting on the stage stood up one after another.

The man in the black robe smiled casually: "No need to be like that, sit down."

However, the elders remained standing.

Elder Zhao stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Why are you back, old man?"

The man in the black robe frowned unhappily: "You are the old man, your whole family is old men."

Elder Zhao: ...