"If Uncle Nie's words don't have any prerequisites, then this junior will naturally be endlessly grateful. But if it's on the premise of my cousin's marriage, then I respectfully decline, "Shen Luo said without hesitation.
Nie Renbei frowned. He felt that he had already shown the greatest kindness, but this kid in front of him still wasn't satisfied. He suddenly became angry.
"Caizhu, outsiders don't know the situation of our Nie clan, but do you not know? This time, you secretly ran away from the marriage, and your clan has already been implicated. Fortunately, the second young master pleaded for you, so the governor didn't blame the Nie clan. Do you really only care about your own interests and ignore the clan? If so, won't you let down your father and the Nie clan? "Nie Renbei stopped persuading Shen Luo and turned to Nie Caizhu.
Nie Caizhu's expression immediately changed, and a trace of hesitation flashed through her eyes.
"Only care about your own interests and ignore the clan … Using the clan's righteousness to oppress a weak girl and force her to marry someone you hate. Where is your Nie clan's face? Could it be that your Nie clan's interests are all exchanged with the women of your clan? "Shen Luo angrily rebuked.
"You …"
Nie Renbei didn't expect Shen Luo to speak like this, and for a moment, he choked on the spot.
Nie Caizhu also looked at Shen Luo in surprise.
"Caizhu, tell me, are you willing to go back with them and get married? As long as you say no, then no one can force you today, "Shen Luo said seriously as he turned around and stared into her eyes.
Nie Caizhu met his gaze, and seeing the expression on his face, the string in her heart was finally completely plucked.
"I don't want to." After Nie Caizhu shouted this, she felt much more relaxed in her heart.
"You heard her, she's not willing!"
Shen Luo relaxed, and a trace of a smile appeared on his face as he turned to look at the crowd.
"What a big tone! A disciple from a small sect that couldn't even be considered a third-rate sect actually dared to be so arrogant? Do you really not know the immensity of heaven and earth? "At this time, Granny Long suddenly roared and slammed her palm on the table beside her.
"Pa!"
There was a loud noise, but the table did not shatter. Instead, it sank under the tremendous force. The four legs of the table pierced through the stone slabs in the hall and sank deep into the ground.
Everyone present was shocked. The Second Madam even let out a wail and almost fell off her chair.
Shen Yuange's expression also changed greatly, but he still resisted and held onto the table and chair, not moving.
Shen Luo's eyes flashed slightly as he secretly pondered in his heart. This old woman was able to control her strength so skillfully, so her cultivation must be quite high.
"Venerable Father, don't be angry …" Nie Renbei also felt that something was wrong when he saw this and tried to persuade her.
"Do you think he's qualified to make me angry? The Temple of Spring and Autumn is gone. He's just a stray dog that has lost the protection of a sect. How dare he talk nonsense here! How dare he say such big words? Why don't you think he has the right to do so? "Granny Long sneered and said.
Shen Luo had always felt that his feelings for the Temple of Spring and Autumn were not very deep. However, when he heard the old woman's continuous sarcasm and her disdain for the Temple of Spring and Autumn, he couldn't help but feel angry.
"Why? Of course it's because I'm a man. It can't be because I'm old and thick-skinned, right? "Shen Luo's eyes narrowed as he retorted sarcastically.
"Good, good, good … What a sharp-tongued young man. Today, I'll teach you the consequences of disrespecting your elders!" Granny Long finally became angry and said with a smile.
As she spoke, she had already stood up with the help of her walking stick. It was obvious that she was going to attack.
"Venerable Father, you can't. You're a cultivator in the Late Qi Refining Stage. How can this boy resist? Once you injure him, won't you ruin your reputation? "Huo Kun quickly said when he saw the situation.
"No, no, my son is young and frivolous. He offended you, Granny Long. Please don't take it to heart." Shen Yuange didn't know anything about Qi Refining, but seeing that the old woman was going to attack Shen Luo, he hurriedly said.
"I won't go all out to deal with a young boy," Granny Long said, narrowing her eyes.
"So, as long as I beat you, you won't force my cousin?" Shen Luo raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Beat me? Haha, as long as you can do it. "Granny Long laughed when she heard this.
Nie Renbei's face was calm and he didn't say a word.
"Boy, don't overestimate yourself." Huo Kun frowned and said in a deep voice.
Shen Luo heard this and had a better impression of him in his heart.
Whether it was his previous mention of Granny Long's cultivation level or his stern reprimand now, he hoped that Shen Luo would back off.
"Brother Luo …" Second Madam also called out softly from the side.
This time, Shen Yuange didn't speak. He knew Shen Luo's character very well. He knew that he had always been very pragmatic and would never fight based on personal feelings. Since he took the initiative to ask for a fight, he was most likely confident.
Nie Caizhu suddenly stopped Shen Luo and said, "Cousin, you can't … No one can decide for me when it comes to marriage. If I'm willing to marry, no one can stop me. If I'm not willing to marry, no one can force me."
When she spoke, her expression was dignified and her tone was firm, completely different from her usual gentle attitude.
"Hmph, you don't follow your father's orders and don't see the big picture. It's your fortune that our second young master likes you. Don't overestimate yourself." Granny Long saw this and snorted coldly.
"Forgive me for being unlucky. I can't marry into your government. My father's orders are righteous and I will naturally follow them. But this is against my heart. I would rather die than obey. "When Nie Caizhu said this, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed.
Even Shen Luo looked at her in a new light. His eyes were full of admiration.
"Cai Zhu, today's matter can't be resolved without a fight. But don't worry, I won't be at a disadvantage when dealing with this old woman." Shen Luo looked sideways at her, his back facing the others, and whispered.
"Really?" Nie Caizhu said doubtfully.
Shen Luo nodded heavily and grinned at her.
When Nie Caizhu saw this, she pursed her lips and didn't say anything else.
"This place is too small. Let's go to the yard to fight." Shen Luo said and walked out of the hall.
Granny Long tapped the ground with her walking stick and chased after him with a gloomy face.
When the others saw this, they followed one after another.
Xiao Chun, Uncle Fu, and the others who were waiting outside also surrounded the courtyard.
In the middle of the courtyard, there was a large water tank that was half the height of a person. It was made of brass, and there were carvings of lions holding rings on both sides. It was filled with water, and on top of it floated a dried water lily.
Shen Luo came to the side of the water tank and patted the side of the tank. The water in the tank rippled rhythmically.
"You're not a cultivator of the Spring and Autumn Temple. Why do you cultivate the Water Arts?" Granny Long asked with a frown.
"I can't tell you." Shen Luo said with a smile.
"Humph, deliberately mystifying!" Granny Long snorted and tapped the ground with her walking stick. A layer of invisible aura surged from her feet and swept up the dust on the ground in all directions.
The onlookers couldn't help but retreat when they were hit by the dust.
Shen Luo simply waved his sleeve and dispersed the smoke and dust.
"Be careful." At this moment, a stern voice was heard.
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