539: The marriage proposal from the Yan Yang Sect

Outside the Mountain Gate of Xuan Yin Palace.

Just as Yang Lingchen was waiting impatiently, Mu Qingcheng finally appeared before his eyes.

"Lingchen pays respects to Senior."

Yang Lingchen stood up and bowed; after all, the other party had saved Li Hanyan, so the necessary courtesies could not be skipped.

"I didn't expect that it would actually be you." Mu Qingcheng's beautiful eyes revealed a trace of surprise.

She had completely not expected that in only two or three years, the young man before her had actually broken through from the Heavenly Net Realm Sixth Layer to the fifth layer of the Myriad Illusions Realm.

One must know that even for the top-tier Prodigy Geniuses of the Central Plains, it would take hundreds of years to break through from the Heavenly Net Realm Sixth Layer to the fifth layer of the Myriad Illusions Realm.

At this moment, Mu Qingcheng had to admit that she had indeed misjudged him back then.

However, even knowing that Yang Lingchen's talent was outstanding, she would not bring Yang Lingchen back to Xuan Yin Palace.

Because Xuan Yin Palace had always only accepted Female Disciples; if she brought a man back, it would likely cause a great impact on her reputation.

"Senior, where is Sister Hanyan?" Yang Lingchen asked.

"Hanyan... she is in seclusion." Mu Qingcheng's expression changed slightly, but she quickly returned to normal.

"Then can I go in and wait for her?" Yang Lingchen frowned.

"That is not possible. According to the rules of Xuan Yin Palace, men are not allowed to stay overnight." Mu Qingcheng's expression returned to indifference.

The reason she did not let Yang Lingchen see Li Hanyan actually had a reason.

When Li Hanyan first arrived at Xuan Yin Palace, she was taken a fancy to by the Palace Master of Xuan Yin Palace, Mu Xiya.

In order to let Li Hanyan focus on Cultivating in Xuan Yin Palace, Mu Xiya had acted on her own authority and sealed Li Hanyan's memories of family affection and love.

In other words, apart from knowledge regarding Cultivation, Li Hanyan was now a blank slate; the past had completely disappeared from her memory.

"Then when can I see her?" Yang Lingchen asked seriously.

"I don't know about that. Junior Sister Hanyan is currently in seclusion for a Breakthrough in her Realm; perhaps it will take a few years, or perhaps a few decades," Mu Qingcheng said.

"I heard that someone named Yan Qingyun wants to propose to her. Is that true?" Yang Lingchen asked coldly.

He could tell that Mu Qingcheng clearly did not want him to see Li Hanyan.

"It is true. Someone from Yan Yang Sect has already come to discuss it. As for the final decision, it depends on how Revered Master decides," Mu Qingcheng said.

"Mu Qingcheng, I am very grateful that your Xuan Yin Palace saved Sister Hanyan, but one thing is one thing. Li Hanyan is my woman. If your Xuan Yin Palace dares to let her marry someone else, then don't blame me for being impolite."

Yang Lingchen's tone became clearly rigid; his own woman was being used by others as a tool for a political marriage—one could see how furious he was at this moment.

Although Mu Qingcheng's strength was far superior to his, Yang Lingchen remained fearless.

Some things could be endured, but being cuckolded was something Yang Lingchen absolutely would not allow to happen.

"Impolite? I'm afraid you don't have the qualifications to say that right now, do you?" Mu Qingcheng's cold eyes revealed a trace of disdain.

Although Yang Lingchen's talent was excellent, she still did not think highly of Yang Lingchen's future, as Cultivation required massive resources to support.

In Mu Qingcheng's view, Yang Lingchen, who had no background, was destined not to achieve much in the future.

The Deserted Valley Star Domain was different from the Lower Realm; this world focused on influence and resources.

Because those who could reach the Myriad Illusions Realm or higher generally had decent talent, rapid improvement naturally required the cultivation of major powers.

Otherwise, even if your talent was good, you would need to spend countless time to accumulate growth.

And Yang Lingchen happened to belong to the type of person without the cultivation of a major power.

For such a Genius to grow up is incredibly difficult; perhaps they improve very quickly in the early stages, but in the Late Stage, it is not so easy, otherwise, the Heavenly Dao Realm Cultivators of this world would be as common as dogs.

"I may not have the qualifications now, but if your Xuan Yin Palace dares to marry her off to someone else, then we shall see."

Yang Lingchen coldly glanced at Mu Qingcheng, then turned and left Xuan Yin Palace.

He was not a reckless person; he knew exactly what his current standing was.

The priority now was to quickly improve his cultivation level.

Yang Lingchen knew that only by possessing powerful strength could one set the rules of this world, while the weak could only follow the rules.

Additionally, before the marriage contract between the two major powers was finalized, Yang Lingchen did not want to act rashly.

After all, Xuan Yin Palace and Yan Yang Sect were not small powers in the Central Plains; facing them head-on was not a wise choice.

"For the sake of Junior Sister Hanyan, I won't haggle with you this time. I hope you don't do something that leads to your own death."

Watching Yang Lingchen's receding figure, a flash of killing intent passed through Mu Qingcheng's eyes.

She had wanted to deal with Yang Lingchen directly, but after thinking about it, she held back; after all, it was understandable for the other party to have some emotions.

After returning to Xuan Yin City, Yang Lingchen entered seclusion mode; to find Li Hanyan, his current strength was far from enough.

Yang Lingchen had also considered sneaking into Xuan Yin Palace, but the risks were too great; after all, there were many experts within Xuan Yin Palace, far from comparable to those powers in the Eastern Province.

Time passed in the blink of an eye, half a month went by.

Under Yang Lingchen's unremitting efforts, he finally raised his cultivation level to the Peak of the fifth layer of the Myriad Illusions Realm, only needing a single opportunity to break through to the sixth layer of the myriad illusions realm.

...

Xuan Yin Palace, Palace Master Hall.

A voluptuous and alluring woman with mature charm and luxurious attire was sitting on the Palace Revered Master's throne.

She was dressed in white snow-colored robes, her beautiful eyes were mesmerizing, and on both sides of her thin, rosy lips were two shallow dimples. Her beauty was like the bright moon, and her snow-white, slender neck made her look exceptionally elegant and noble. Her voluptuous, mature figure was enough to incite a strong desire for conquest at a single glance.

Although calling her a beautiful woman, she did not look old, and even possessed a unique mature beauty.

This mature and charming woman was none other than the Palace Master of Xuan Yin Palace, Mu Xiya.

"Sect Master Yin Soul, I wonder why you have come from afar?" Mu Xiya's voice was calm and elegant.

"Palace Revered Master Mu, I am sure you are already aware that my son favors your Disciple Li Hanyan. Today, I have brought my son here to propose marriage."

A mature and steady middle-aged man with an extraordinary demeanor spoke.

This mature and steady middle-aged man was none other than the Sect Master of Yan Yang Sect, Yin Soul.

Standing behind him was a handsome young man with an extraordinary temperament; this person was his youngest son, Yan Qingyun.

"Sect Master Yin Soul, Hanyan is my newly accepted closing Disciple, and I have no intention of letting her marry out," Mu Xiya said calmly.

Li Hanyan possessed the Mysterious Yin Physique, and her Physique was very suitable for the Cultivation Technique of Xuan Yin Palace, so Mu Xiya would naturally not easily offer her up for a political marriage.

Although Xuan Yin Palace did not restrict its Disciples from marrying, true Core Disciples and Elders were not allowed to marry, especially the Palace Revered Master; they were forbidden from marrying out for life.

Yin Soul laughed and said, "Palace Revered Master Mu, we are both understanding people. If there are any conditions, why not just say them directly?"

In Yin Soul's view, there was no deal in this world that could not be made; it just depended on whether the conditions offered were sincere enough.

"Sect Master Yin Soul, since you are so straightforward, I cannot disregard your Face."

Mu Xiya smiled charmingly and said, "These two children are still very young. Let them spend some time together first. If they get along well, then we can discuss the marriage alliance; what do you think?"

Yin Soul was, after all, a Sect Master, and Mu Xiya did not want to offend the other party too deeply, which was why she proposed such a reason.

As for the marriage alliance between the two major powers, she had no intention of agreeing to it; after all, Li Hanyan possessed the Mysterious Yin Physique, and once she grew up, it would be of great benefit to Xuan Yin Palace.