"He's now at the peak of the seventh level of the Martial Path. I repeat, the peak of the seventh level of the Martial Path!" Xue Qingqing said as if she was herself.
"What? That's impossible!" Xue Hai exclaimed.
It had only been a month since Ye Xuan had broken through to the early fourth level of the Martial Path. However, Ye Xuan had jumped 11 levels in one month. How was that possible?
"How is it impossible? I saw Ye Xuan's strength increase with my own eyes. Father, you don't know, but an expert came to Lianyun City and gave Old Master Lin some pointers. After that, Old Master Lin directly broke through from the peak of the seventh level of the Martial Path to the ninth level of the Martial Path." Xue Qingqing explained.
"This …"
Xue Hai held his head. This information was too much for him to process.
"Furthermore, Ye Xuan has been accepted as a disciple by the Sect Leader of the Shattered Cloud Sect. He's definitely worthy of me. If the City Lord comes later, just say this," Xue Qingqing added.
Ye Xuan frowned. He hadn't even entered the Shattered Cloud Sect. How could he be accepted as a disciple by the Sect Leader?
However, he quickly reacted. This was taking advantage of the situation.
With his current aptitude, he could definitely obtain the position of the Head Disciple of the Shattered Cloud Sect. It was very possible for him to be accepted as a disciple by the Sect Leader.
"Hahahaha …"
However, when Xue Qingqing's voice fell, Consecrator Lian on the side suddenly laughed.
"Uncle, what are you laughing at?" Xue Qingqing asked, puzzled.
"Little girl, you can't lie." Guardian Lian shook his head.
"Hmph, uncle, if you don't believe me, you can check his realm." Xue Qingqing pouted.
Guardian Lian shook his head. "Haha, I'm not talking about his realm. I can feel that this kid is already at the peak of the seventh level of the Martial Path. I'm saying that he can't be a disciple of the Shattered Cloud Sect's Sect Leader! "
"Why not?" Xue Qingqing didn't understand. Was there a loophole in this lie?
"Little girl, stop fooling around. Guardian Lian was originally a teacher of the Shattered Cloud Sect!" Xue Hai reminded her.
What?
Hearing this, Xue Qingqing and Ye Xuan were both stunned. The person in front of them was actually an instructor of the Shattering Cloud Sect?
No wonder the lie was exposed so quickly. So that was the reason!
"Hmph, you were before, but not now," Xue Qingqing said stubbornly.
"Indeed, I have already left the Shattering Cloud Sect. However, I know that it is impossible for the Sect Master to accept him as a disciple because the Sect Master is not in the Shattering Cloud Sect. Right now, the Vice Sect Master is in charge." Worshipper Lian said with a smile.
Xue Qingqing was at a loss for words. She quibbled, "I was talking about the Vice Sect Leader. I just didn't say it clearly."
"Up to you, but since I'm now the Xue family's consecrator, I can help you cover up this lie." Consecrator Lian said. After all, he had accepted the other party's money.
"Thank you very much." Xue Hai also knew that Xue Qingqing was spouting nonsense. However, there was nothing wrong with impersonating Ye Xuan. After all, with Ye Xuan's aptitude, even if he went to the Sky-splitting Sect, the Sect Master would probably take a fancy to him, let alone the Shattering Cloud Sect.
"It's fine." Consecrator Lian said with a smile.
Sure enough, not long after, another servant came in to report.
"Master, the City Lord has arrived in person!"
Before he could finish his sentence, several figures walked in.
A strange expression flashed across Xue Hai's face. He hurriedly went up to them and said, "Greetings, City Lord!"
This time, the City Lord of Thousand Gold had also come in person. He was a middle-aged man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. He was quite handsome.
However, the young man behind him was extremely ugly. He looked like a pig. His eyes were large, his nostrils were exposed, and his mouth was wide.
When Ye Xuan saw this person, his stomach churned. Xue Qingqing did not dare to look directly at his face. She was afraid that she would spit out the tea she just drank.
Needless to say, this must be the City Lord of Thousand Gold's son.
Ye Xuan was also very puzzled. How could the City Lord of Thousand Gold, who had some good looks, have such an ugly son? Could it be that it was the woman's problem?
"Xue Hai, General Chen said that you want to break off the engagement?" The City Lord of Thousand Gold, Zhang Lie, also went straight to the point.
Xue Hai's forehead was covered in cold sweat. He nodded and said, "Yes."
"No, since I have already agreed to this, how can I go back on my words? If I break off this engagement, how will the world look at me? "Zhang Lie said angrily.
With his status, it was too easy for him to find a beautiful daughter-in-law for his son. If it was not for Xue Hai's background, it would be useless even if Xue Qingqing was stunning.
Now, the most important thing was to lose face. A City Lord actually broke off the engagement. This would definitely make him a laughing stock.
Xue Hai gritted his teeth and did not explain further. He said directly, "City Lord, I have already prepared double the betrothal gift. I will send it to the City Lord's Mansion later!"
Hearing this, Zhang Lie finally could not hold it in anymore. He shouted, "Xue Hai, how dare you! Are you playing with me?"
Before he finished speaking, Consecrator Lian took a big step forward and stood beside Xue Hai.
Zhang Lie frowned. He could feel that this person in front of him was not simple.
"Who are you?" Zhang Lie asked with fear.
"Lian Yuan, Consecrator of the Xue Family." Consecrator Lian replied calmly.
"Hmph, I don't care who you are. You just have to remember that this City of Gold is my territory." Zhang Lie said as he placed his attention on Xue Hai. He said, "I can break off the engagement, but it is too easy for you to return double the betrothal gift. I want ten times!"
What?
Ten times!
Hearing this, everyone present was shocked. The original fifty million taels of silver had suddenly become five hundred million taels of silver, which was equivalent to five million taels of gold. This was a huge sum, and even Xue Hai couldn't take it out in such a short time.
"City Lord, are you asking for too much?" Xue Hai's face sank. He could take out five hundred million taels of silver, but to sell off most of his properties, this was a huge sum to him.
"If you want to break off the engagement, then take out ten times the betrothal gift. Otherwise, I will not agree!" Zhang Lie said coldly.
Ye Xuan, who was at the back, could not sit still. He had done something similar before. He suddenly felt that his price was too low.
Zhang Lie wanted five hundred million taels of silver, but he only offered three million taels of silver. The difference was too big.
One had to know that any item in Yu Jin's Yin and Yang Ring would be worth more than five hundred million taels of silver.
"What a loss. If I had known, I would have shouted more. Otherwise, I might have been in the ninth rank of the Martial Path!" Ye Xuan regretted it. He was too young at that time. He was afraid that he would anger the Sky Yuan Sect Protector by shouting a high price.
Seeing Ye Xuan and Xue Qingqing walking over, Zhang Lie said sternly, "No wonder you want to break off the engagement. So you ran away with this pretty boy. Brat, you even dare to hit my subordinate. Are you tired of living?"
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