302: Pan Zhenbang's proposal

In the following days, Xun Xiuyuan took Ji Yunshu sightseeing, visiting all the scenic spots in the Lieyang Great World.

At this time, a discussion was being held in the City Lord's Mansion of Fire Phoenix City.

An elder of the Fire Family directly said, "Family Head, our Fire Family has staked all its assets on World Lord Xun. Do we need to keep a backup plan?"

Fire Phoenix glanced at that elder and said, "No need. You've all seen the information from the Old Ancestor. Moreover, this is not something that can be accomplished overnight; we cannot be timid."

That elder was not against relocating; he just felt that if Xun Xiuyuan's strength was not as strong as rumored, then the Fire Family would be put in a passive position.

Another True Saint of the Fire Family spoke, "The Family Head is right. Even if we move out and don't have the backing of the Barrens, can we not protect ourselves? We have six True Saints, so don't underestimate ourselves."

Fire Phoenix smiled, looking at the five people below, and said, "World Lord Xun's daughter and Pan Zhenbang of the Pan Family have a romantic relationship. The main purpose of World Lord Xun coming to the Lieyang Great World is this matter. As for saying hello to the head of the Battlefield Alliance, that's just an excuse from World Lord Xun."

Pausing, Fire Phoenix continued, "A Heavenly God Realm expert who doesn't even put the Lieyang Great World in his eyes is frightening to think about. Also, regarding the matter between the Lie Family and the Pan Family, World Lord Xun and the Lie Family will have to face each other sooner or later. We cannot waver."

At this point, opinions were basically unified. Fire Phoenix's words convinced the five True Saints.

Pan Family.

Forbidden Land.

Pan Xiaoyue and Pan Zhenbang sat atop the mountain, with Patriarch Pan Chen also nearby.

Pan Xiaoyue recounted everything that happened during her trip to Fire Phoenix City. After she finished, Patriarch Pan Chen fell silent.

After a long deliberation, Pan Zhenbang said, "I never agreed to Father's promise to the Lie Family. Yunshu, a young girl, came all the way to the Lieyang Great World. If I don't go out, it's unreasonable both emotionally and logically."

Patriarch Pan Chen's regret was evident at this moment.

He said helplessly, "There are people from the Lie Family in the Pan Family. As soon as you appear, the Lie Family will surely know. If they go back on their word then, the Lie Family will certainly take action against the Pan Family."

Pan Zhenbang looked at his father and said, "Even if I die, I must give Yunshu an explanation. Otherwise, what's the point of a man living?"

Patriarch Pan Chen looked at his son in front of him, and finally, as if having made up his mind, said, "Good! Since that's the case, I will personally go to the Lie Family to break off the engagement."

Pan Zhenbang looked at his father, this father who constantly humbled himself for the Pan Family.

"Father, let me go instead."

Patriarch Pan Chen shook his head, "If you go, you'll never come back. I'll go to the Lie Family, and you go to Fire Phoenix City. It's settled."

Seeing Patriarch Pan Chen's determination, Pan Zhenbang finally agreed.

A week had passed since Xun Xiuyuan and Ji Yunshu returned to Fire Phoenix City. Fire Phoenix still led all the True Saints to greet them at the city gate.

This showed great respect to Xun Xiuyuan.

Fire Phoenix said, "World Lord Xun, I have some news about the Pan Family."

Xun Xiuyuan glanced at Ji Yunshu, who was also looking at Fire Phoenix with anticipation.

Xun Xiuyuan smiled and said, "Then tell me."

Fire Phoenix smiled and said, "Patriarch Pan Chen, the Family Head of the Pan Family, went to the Lie Family to break off Pan Zhenbang's engagement. He was severely injured by the Lie Family, and it was World Master Yang who stepped in to save Patriarch Pan Chen's life."

Xun Xiuyuan stopped, glanced at Ji Yunshu, and smiled, "This Patriarch Pan Chen is a bit interesting. Is there anything else?"

Fire Phoenix smiled and echoed, "Regardless of the Pan Family's strength, their family traditions are truly excellent. In the several realms where the Pan Family is located, their prestige is so high that it even surpasses that of the World Master."

Xun Xiuyuan didn't respond, knowing there was more to come.

"Pan Zhenbang has also come out of his seclusion and is on his way to Fire Phoenix City. He encountered several attacks from the Lie Family, but with the help of the Yang Family, he was safe and sound. He is expected to arrive at Fire Phoenix City tomorrow."

Fire Phoenix revealed all the remaining news.

Hearing this, Ji Yunshu felt a pang in her heart and said to Xun Xiuyuan, "Dad, if Pan Zhenbang catches your eye, I hope you can help his father, Pan Zhenbang."

Xun Xiuyuan said, "As long as he comes and confirms his relationship with you, then the Pan Family will be my in-laws, Xun Xiuyuan's in-laws. Of course, I must help my in-laws. It's perfectly justified, City Lord Huo, wouldn't you agree?"

Fire Phoenix nodded and said, "That's right."

Pan Zhenbang arrived in Fire Phoenix City on the morning of the second day, accompanied by Pan Xiaoyue.

At this moment, Pan Zhenbang stood before Xun Xiuyuan, covered in wounds.

Pan Zhenbang looked at Ji Yunshu by Xun Xiuyuan's side and said hoarsely, "Yunshu. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting for so long!"

Ji Yunshu looked at the injured Pan Zhenbang; all her resentment vanished. She walked up to Pan Zhenbang, caressed his face, and said, "It wasn't a wasted wait. It's important to see a person clearly, and even more important to see your own heart clearly."

Then, Pan Zhenbang directly knelt before Xun Xiuyuan and said, "Uncle Xun, I want to marry Ji Yunshu. I hope you will agree."

Ji Yunshu also turned to look at Xun Xiuan.

Xun Xiuyuan looked at Pan Zhenbang in front of him and smiled, "If you want to marry Ji Yunshu, then ask her. I respect Ji Yunshu's choice."

As soon as Xun Xiuyuan said this, both Ji Yunshu and Pan Zhenbang's faces lit up with joy.

Pan Zhenbang did not get up. He turned to face Ji Yunshu, "Yunshu! Are you willing?"

Ji Yunshu glanced at Xun Xiuyuan, then faced Pan Zhenbang, helped him up, and solemnly replied, "I am willing."

Xun Xiuyuan smiled and disappeared from the spot.

Lie Family.

Lie Shang looked at Yang Dingtian and said with a fake smile, "The Pan Family looks down on my Lie Family. Breaking off the engagement is fine, but Patriarch Pan Chen must pay a price."

Yang Dingtian frowned and said, "What kind of price?"

Lie Shang glanced at World Master Yang Dingtian and asked in confusion, "World Master Yang, as far as I know, the Pan Family and the Yang Family don't have much of a relationship. Why did you help them?"

Yang Dingtian couldn't possibly say, 'It's because of World Lord Xun of the Barrens,' could he?

"The Pan Family's Old Ancestor fell in the Yuan Ling Sect's campaign. No matter what, he contributed to the Lieyang Great World. Isn't it normal for me to help him?"

Yang Dingtian gave a reason that wasn't really a reason.

Lie Shang was too lazy to play guessing games with Yang Dingtian anymore and directly said, "I can release Patriarch Pan Chen, as long as Pan Zhenbang is executed. I'll give World Master Yang face and no longer make things difficult for the Pan Family."

The Lie Family's target was originally Pan Zhenbang. Since they couldn't get Pan Zhenbang, then as long as Pan Zhenbang died, it would be fine.