Huang Luan hugged Jianchen tightly. She only quietly enjoyed this rare warmth. She did not say anything. The longing and emotions that had been buried in her heart for a long time finally erupted. It was like a suppressed volcano had suddenly erupted. It was abnormally fierce and difficult to suppress.
Jianchen also became dumbstruck. His body stiffened like a statue and he did not move for a long time. Today was the first time he had been hugged by a girl. It was the first time he had felt the embrace of a girl.
Moreover, this was a beauty that could cause the downfall of nations.
Time passed quietly in this strange and ambiguous silence. Good times were always short, and even the most wonderful moments would eventually come to an end.
Jianchen and Huang Luan leaned against each other for an unknown amount of time. Finally, Huang Luan let go of Jianchen's arms. She slowly stood up straight and quickly glanced at Jianchen with some embarrassment. Afterwards, she lowered her head and gently and slowly tidied up her slightly messy clothes. Her cheeks were bright red, completely displaying the shyness of a little girl.
Her appearance stunned Jianchen. Ever since Jianchen had known Huang Luan, the feeling she gave Jianchen was that she was either ice- cold or silent. He had never seen Huang Luan act like a little girl before.
"Is this still the Huang Luan I knew before?" Jianchen could not help but ask himself. From what he knew, the Huang Luan before him was completely different from the Huang Luan he had met before.
Jianchen sucked in a deep breath and smelled the faint fragrance from Huang Luan. He became intoxicated once again. The fragrance and the young girl throwing herself into his arms was a combination that could intoxicate men. If it were not for the fact that Jianchen had reached the level of a Heaven Saint Master and had a powerful will and a firm will, he probably would have lost control of himself.
Jianchen slowly calmed himself down. His gaze was also somewhat complicated as he looked at Huang Luan who was right in front of him. After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "Miss Huang Luan, are you alright?"
Huang Luan gently shook her head and slowly raised her head to look at Jianchen. After this period of recovery, her expression had returned to normal. Although her cheeks were still a little pink, it made her seem even more charming.
Looking at the handsome face that was filled with determination, Huang Luan's gaze gradually became a little blurred. Compared to half a year ago, this face possessed an even more masculine aura.
Jianchen felt his hair stand on end from Huang Luan's gaze. He subconsciously avoided it, as if he was afraid of this gaze. Jianchen was not a three-year-old child who did not know anything. Obviously, he could tell something from Huang Luan's gaze. However, this made him feel extremely troubled. This was because the burden on his shoulders was just too heavy. Although Jianchen seemed to be extremely glorious on the surface, not only was he a Heaven Saint Master, but he was also the Imperial Protector of the Qin Empire. However, only Jianchen himself understood just how great the pressure he would face in the future would be. Right now, he only wanted to focus all of his energy on increasing his strength. He did not plan on thinking about relationships at all.
"Jianchen, it's already been half a year since we parted in Mercenary City. Have you thought about me?" Huang Luan gently looked at Jianchen as she softly asked. Huang Luan was clearly much more straightforward when it came to matters of the heart. She did not beat around the bush and was bold in her actions. She possessed a rather chivalrous demeanor, completely different from You Yue's reserved nature. The two of them had completely different personalities.
"Uh …" Jianchen did not think that Huang Luan would ask such a question. He was immediately stunned for a moment. Huang Luan suddenly became passionate, causing Jianchen, who was used to her cold demeanor, to feel very uncomfortable.
However, Jian Chen returned to his senses very soon. He said rather blankly, "I have."
Huang Luan happily smiled when she heard that. However, she did not know that Jianchen's words were completely different from what she was thinking. This was because when Jianchen said that he had thought about her, he was only thinking about the past from time to time. He did not miss her.
However, this smile did not last for long. Huang Luan's expression suddenly became gloomy. Her expression was filled with deep sorrow and sadness.
Looking at Huang Luan's expression and recalling her abnormal behavior just now, Jianchen's heart sank slightly. He had already realized that Huang Luan had most likely encountered some kind of trouble or difficulty.
"Miss Huang Luan, are you alright?" Jianchen asked again. Previously, when Huang Luan took the initiative to hug Jianchen, Jianchen had a strange feeling in his heart. At this moment, when he saw Huang Luan's worried expression, his heart inexplicably tightened. Now, even Jianchen himself could not say for sure whether this was out of concern for Huang Luan.
Huang Luan glanced longingly at Jianchen's handsome and masculine face as well as the chest she had just hugged. She gently sighed and slowly returned to the window. With her back to Jianchen, she stared at the scenery outside in a daze.
The moment Huang Luan turned around, Jianchen could clearly see a clear teardrop roll down from the corner of her eye.
Jianchen's mood became heavy for some reason. For some reason, Huang Luan's appearance made his heart ache slightly. Vaguely, he could sense that something bad was about to happen to Huang Luan.
After a long while, Huang Luan finally said, "Jianchen, did you know that my father has already betrothed me to the second young master of the Huanggu clan?" Huang Luan's voice was weak and filled with pain. She even seemed to be on the verge of tears.
Jianchen's face changed slightly with that. Although no girl had managed to break into Jianchen's heart yet, Jianchen's heart still became rather heavy when he heard Huang Luan's words. Perhaps because he could tell Huang Luan's feelings for him, Jianchen felt a strange feeling. He really did not want such a beautiful girl to marry someone she did not love.
Jianchen calmed himself down and said, "The Huanggu clan? Is it a peak clan that's no weaker than your Huang family? "
"The Huanggu clan's strength is similar to our Huang family. Our Huang family, as well as the Shi family, Jiede clan, and Dugu clan that you've met before, are all hermit clans. Hermit clans have at least several thousand years of history on the Tian Yuan Continent. They've always had a Saint Ruler as a hermit. They're extremely powerful," Huang Luan said softly.
"Hermit clans? Are they all hermit clans as long as they have a Saint Ruler? "Jianchen asked curiously.
"Not all of them. Hermit families are different from the families in the outside world. Families that can be called hermit families are almost always in a semi-hermit state. They rarely come in contact with the outside world. Only such families are called hermit families. For example, my Huang family is entrenched deep in the mountains all year round. Very few of our family's disciples come out to the outside world. As a result, only a few people in the outside world know of our Huang family's existence. The rest of the hermit families are like this."
"I've already heard about the Saint Ruler's skeleton from uncle Feng and uncle Yun. If it weren't for the Heaven Saint Master from the Qianggan Kingdom finding our Huang family and divulging the Saint Ruler's skeleton, our Huang family definitely wouldn't have appeared in the outside world unless something major happened."
"In the outside world, there are many clans and organizations that are more powerful than our Huang family and the majority of the hermit clans. For example, the eight great kingdoms and three empires of the Tian Yuan Continent, as well as many renowned ancient clans. They're all stronger than our hermit clans, but they only live in seclusion. Among the hermit clans, only an extremely small number of powerful clans can stand up to the eight great kingdoms and the ancient clans. As for the three empires, probably only the ancient clans that have existed for even longer and have an even greater heritage can stand up to them. "
Jianchen gained a deeper understanding of the hermit clans' strength from what Huang Luan had said. However, he never thought that there would be ancient clans that were even more powerful than the hermit clans.
"Just how powerful are the ancient clans?" Jianchen's curiosity was piqued.
"I don't know!" Huang Luan softly said, "I've only read about the ancient clans in the records of the Huang family. I've never heard anyone mention them before. I only know that the ancient clans are huge clans that have existed for tens of thousands of years. Although they exist on the Tian Yuan Continent, no one knows where they are."
"However, the records say that unless something major happens on the Tian Yuan Continent, the ancient clans will not appear on the Tian Yuan Continent. They are a group of true hermit clans."
"I never thought that the waters of the Tian Yuan Continent would be so deep," Jianchen softly muttered to himself. His opinion of the Tian Yuan Continent had undergone a drastic change.
As his strength continued to increase, his domain also continued to expand. Thinking back, when he was still in Wake City, hunting Magical Beasts for Monster Cores to cultivate, Great Saint Masters were already extremely rare in that small third grade city. As for Earth Saint Masters, they were peerless experts. In a place like Wake City, they had the ability to call the wind and summon the rain. As for Heaven Saint Masters, whether it was in the Blue Wind Kingdom or the Kingdom of Gesun, they were lofty existences that were akin to gods. They represented the peak of a kingdom's strength. In times of war, Heaven Saint Masters were even the pillars of support for an army of millions.
Now that he had come into contact with a large clan like the Huang family, Jianchen felt as if he had stepped into an even higher realm. The peak of power was no longer Heaven Saint Masters, but supreme Saint Rulers who had comprehended the mysteries of the world. As for Heaven Saint Masters, they could only be considered as a middle power.
Jianchen lowered his head in thought for a while before saying, "Miss Huang Luan, I've already understood the current predicament of your Huang family from your ancestor. Your marriage with the Huanggu clan must be for the sake of pulling them to your side."
"You've guessed correctly. Although our Huang Family seems to be peaceful, only the true core disciples know what kind of predicament our Huang Family is currently in. If we don't find a strong external aid, I'm afraid our Huang Family won't be able to survive for long. The grudges between us and the Hongfu Clan have accumulated from generation to generation until today. The depth of the hatred has long since reached the point where it can't be resolved. Between our two families, only one is destined to survive. Right now, the Hongfu clan is so powerful that they've completely suppressed our Huang family. Only by joining forces with the Huanggu clan can we intimidate the Hongfu clan and prevent them from acting recklessly. As for me, I'll be the only gift we can offer to the Huanggu clan, "said Huang Luan.
Jianchen remained silent for quite a while after Huang Luan finished speaking. He stood there hesitating for a very long time. The light in his eyes flickered as if he was struggling with something.
A while later, Jianchen made up his mind. He finally made up his mind and said, "If I can find a powerful ally for the Huang family, does that mean I can break off your marriage with the Huanggu clan?"
Huang Luan trembled violently. She slowly turned around and arrived before Jianchen. She could not help but smile faintly when she saw how serious Jianchen was. However, her smile was so helpless and miserable.
"Jian Chen, I know that you are the Imperial Protector of the Qinhuang Kingdom. You must have just become the Imperial Protector of the Qinhuang Kingdom, so your position is not stable. This matter is not only approved by father, but also by grandfather. You and I can't stop it at all. It's better if you don't get involved. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll cause trouble for the Qinhuang Kingdom. Moreover, the other rulers of the Qinhuang Kingdom will definitely not agree with you."
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