Not only her, but even Hong Jiuquan, who did not go to the Hall of Law Enforcement yesterday, looked surprised.
She had met Su Nian before. When it came to cultivating immortality, she was more enthusiastic than anyone else. How could someone like that destroy her own nascent soul?
Liu Yanqing stroked his white beard, realizing that this matter was not simple.
He took the initiative to ask Second Elder Ran Moli, cupping his hands and saying, "Elder Ran, Su Nian is a young hero in the cultivation world. Fei Fei and the others were able to escape unscathed only because of Su Nian when they encountered danger. What does this male disciple mean by self-destructing his nascent soul?"
"This..." The Second Elder was speechless.
She sighed softly and shook her head. "This is a long story..."
The council chamber fell into a deathly silence.
Just then, the sound of female disciples talking came from outside the door.
"It's Senior Brother Su!"
"He's finally here. The girls who came to propose must be getting impatient."
"Shh—Quiet! Now that Senior Brother Su's cultivation has been mostly destroyed, whether this marriage can succeed... is still uncertain!"
Under everyone's gaze, Su Nian, dressed in white, stood tall and walked with a brisk pace.
He still looks handsome and dashing, but if you look into his eyes, you'll find that they are indifferent and devoid of desire.
Su Nian entered the hall and bowed to the elders. “I heard that Miss Liu from Yuexia Pavilion has come to Quanxiu to propose marriage. However, I am now a cripple and I am worried that this matter will cause trouble for you elders. Therefore, I have come here to meet Miss Liu.”
Liu Feifei stared blankly at Su Nian's profile.
What young girl wouldn't like a dashing and powerful man?
Su Nian's figure that day left an extremely deep impression on her heart. Seeing him again today, she felt that this young man was even more handsome!
"Ahem!" Liu Yanqing coughed, pulling Liu Feifei, who was daydreaming, back to reality.
Liu Feifei realized her lapse in composure and blushed slightly.
Liu Yanqing's gaze was fixed on Su Nian, and he discovered that her nascent soul was indeed destroyed. He immediately felt extremely troubled.
Why did he agree to Liu Feifei's request to propose marriage in Quanxiu?
That's because they valued Su Nian's talent and status. This would not only fulfill their daughter's wishes but also gain them a son-in-law with exceptional talent, and they could also be on good terms with Quan Xiuzong. Wouldn't that be killing three birds with one stone?
But he never expected that in just one day, Su Nian would become a cripple with a shattered Nascent Soul!
If I were to marry my daughter to him now, not only would I lose a gifted son-in-law, but I would also be the subject of gossip among my fellow disciples.
The Second Elder knew that this matter was unlikely to end well.
With her keen perception, how could she not notice the change in Elder Liu's expression?
She sighed and pointed to Liu Feifei beside Elder Liu, saying, "Su Nian, the Miss Liu you're looking for is this one..."
Ye Hua chuckled inwardly.
This is the Fifth Elder of the Moon Pavilion!
The reason he came to propose marriage was because he was eyeing Su Nian's cultivation level, wasn't it?
Now that his cultivation has been completely destroyed overnight, can the Fifth Elder still marry his daughter to Su Nian?
That's definitely impossible!
He wanted to see how Su Nian would handle such an ugly scene!
A barely perceptible smile curved the corners of his lips.
He could almost picture the Fifth Elder going back on his word and Su Nian being embarrassed.
Su Nian looked in the direction Elder Ran pointed, and their eyes met. He raised an eyebrow slightly.
To be honest, he never expected Liu Feifei to come and defend him.
This scene has never occurred in countless lifetimes.
What went wrong at which step did this butterfly effect occur?
Before he could think about any of this, he suddenly noticed that Liu Feifei's gaze towards him was full of admiration.
This worship wasn't because he was a cultivator who had reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm at the age of twenty, but simply because he was Su Nian.
Such a gaze was so intense that it would be difficult for anyone else to bear it.
But Su Nian's heart was now as still as water. She simply cupped her hands slightly and said, "Miss Liu, we meet again."
When Su Nian greeted her, Liu Feifei nodded with a slightly flushed face.
Su Nian got straight to the point, "I have already learned from my junior sisters about the purpose of Miss Liu's visit. I am grateful for Miss Liu's kindness, but I am no longer the exceptionally talented young man I once was. If I were to become engaged to Miss Liu, it would probably ruin the reputation of both sects. Therefore, I would like to ask Miss Liu to return."
Liu Feifei blurted out, "What's there to be afraid of? I like you as a person, not your status or position!"
"Cough cough cough!" Liu Yanqing coughed violently three times, interrupting Liu Feifei from saying what she was about to say.
He was initially worried that the disheartened Su Nian would cling to his coattails, and upon hearing this, he was inwardly admiring Su Nian's self-awareness and wit. However, he never expected his daughter to say something that almost made him furious.
Liu Yanqing picked up the thread and said, "Feifei, stop fooling around! Young friend Su Nian is sensible and knows his manners. It is rare to have such a character at such a young age. Since he has already said so, if we continue to propose marriage, we may hurt his feelings."
"But Father...you know he was wronged, which is why he destroyed his own Nascent Soul! He is a true hero with courage! If we come to propose marriage today and then abandon him, if word gets out, people will gossip about our Moonlit Pavilion!" Liu Feifei pouted and said reluctantly.
Liu Yanqing said sternly, "Feifei! Don't let your emotions get the better of you! Su Nian's cultivation is completely ruined. If the marriage goes through today, not only will I be blamed, but the entire Yuexia Pavilion will also be branded as someone who can't judge people properly! Yuexia Pavilion is one of the three most prestigious sects in China, renowned throughout the land. How can we tarnish our reputation because of a marriage?"
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