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"After discussing with Yunxuan, to make amends with the Cao Family, we decided to arrange a marriage between the Ye Family and the Cao Family, allowing Ziyan to marry Young Master Cao Fang of the Cao Family and become his concubine!"

Ye Zhengshui said with a smile.

"What? Arranged marriage? Concubine?"

Ye Zhengqing and Ye Ziyan's expressions drastically changed.

"Zhengshui, do you know what you are saying?"

Ye Zhengqing glared at Ye Zhengshui with anger.

"Second Uncle, what do you mean by this?"

Ye Ziyan also looked at Ye Zhengshui with a face full of anger.

"Of course, I know what I'm saying. This is a decision unanimously made by Yunxuan, myself, and Third Uncle. It's the only way to quell the anger of the Cao Family, especially since the Cao Family has the Wanxiang Sect backing them, which we can't afford to offend."

"Letting Ziyan become Cao Fang's concubine is the best way to resolve the enmity between the two families. Although it may seem a bit unfair for her, considering Cao Fang is an inner disciple of the Wanxiang Sect and a master at the Opening Spirit Realm, Ziyan, whether it be in terms of status or strength, can't possibly become Cao Fang's main wife. Being a concubine isn't too bad, and she will gain more in the future."

Ye Zhengshui said with a playful look.

"Ye Zhengshui, don't be too complacent. Are you still human, doing such things?"

Ye Zhengqing stared at Ye Zhengshui furiously.

"Big Brother, I'm doing this for the sake of the Ye Family; you should understand me."

Ye Zhengshui looked at Ye Zhengqing and said.

"I will never marry Cao Fang, nor will I ever become his concubine, unless I'm dead!"

Ye Ziyan declared righteously, her eyes filled with determination.

"Ziyan, you should consider the family's interests."

Ye Zhengshui's face turned gloomy.

"Let whoever wants to marry do it; I won't do it."

Ye Ziyan said sternly. At this point, Ye Yunxuan stood up, looking at Ye Ziyan and her father, and said:

"You all might not know that Xiao Yifeng has already been killed by a strong one from the Sovereign Spirit Gate, falling off a cliff, with no corpse left."

"What? How is that possible?"

Ye Ziyan and Ye Zhengqing's expressions changed again, incredulous.

"My dear cousin, if you don't agree, I guarantee that Uncle's fate will be the same as Xiao Yifeng's!"

Ye Yunxuan said coldly and boldly.

"Ye Yunxuan, you..."

Ye Ziyan pointed at Ye Yunxuan angrily.

"Ye Zhengshui, is this the son you raised?"

Ye Zhengqing's face looked terrible, his eyes shining as he looked at Ye Zhengshui.

"Big Brother, don't blame me. Those who are part of the Ye Family must always be prepared to contribute. Whoever isn't willing is a traitor, so don't blame me."

Ye Zhengshui sneered.

Meanwhile, at the Xu Family in Sihuang City, Xu Ruoxing stood in a pavilion, quietly drinking wine, his eyes gleaming with sharpness.

At that moment, Xu Huai approached, looking at Xu Ruoxing and said: "Ruoxing, the Ye Family just announced they plan to let Ye Zhengqing's daughter, Ye Ziyan, marry Cao Fang as a concubine to mend relations between the two families."

"Now, the Ye Family has connected with Fengyun Academy through Ye Yunxuan, and the Cao Family is backed by the Wanxiang Sect through Cao Fang. The Du Family has the City Lord behind them, leaving us Xu Family without a strong support. I'm afraid..."

"I never expected it to end like this, but father, you don't need to worry too much. They have backing; it does not mean we Xu Family have none!"

Xu Ruoxing's lips curled with a playful smile, his eyes shining brightly.

Time flew by, and three days quickly passed. During this time, Xiao Yifeng completely refined the Spirit Pill of the Nirvana Realm adept.

His strength surged to the Fourth Level of the Gathering Elixir Realm, nearly reaching the Fifth Level, and a segment of the Eighth Major Acupoint within him opened up slightly.

He then consumed and refined those two fifth-grade Spirit Fruits, finally pushing his realm to the Fifth Level of the Gathering Elixir Realm and even reaching the peak of the Fifth Level, potentially breaking into the Sixth Level at any time.

With Xiao Yifeng's growth in power, each advancement in his realm required immense energy. Others would have likely broken into the Opening Spirit Realm by consuming these Spirit Pills and Spirit Fruits, yet he merely ascended to the Fifth Level of the Gathering Elixir Realm.

However, despite only advancing three realms, Xiao Yifeng's combat strength had significantly increased, making it possible for him to instantly defeat masters at the Ninth Level of the Opening Spirit Realm.

After enhancing his powers, Xiao Yifeng pulled out the Storage Ring of the Nirvana Realm adept and marked it with his blood to claim ownership. His soul flowed into it, revealing everything within the ring to his mind.

The Storage Ring contained a pile of Spirit Crystals, Spirit Stones, and dozens of Soul Stones, along with a gray token engraved with "Yellow Springs."

"Yellow Springs, could it be the Nether Sect?"

Xiao Yifeng's eyes narrowed. From the Jade Slip given by his master, Xiao Yifeng knew of certain powerful sects within the Ancient Realm, among which was the mysterious and formidable Nether Palace, known for sending people to Yellow Springs Hell, akin to the soul-reaping envoys of Hell.

Perhaps this adept from the Nirvana Realm was a member of the Nether Palace, and more importantly, the Nether Palace was one of the great forces that had initially opposed Master Xiaoyunzi within the Three Sects, Four Halls, and Seven Ancient Realms.

Initially, Master Xiaoyunzi was betrayed by his disciple Feng Wuya, causing grievous injuries, and then ambushed by the coalition of strong members from these seven supreme forces, forcing him to escape severely wounded to Earth, with the Nether Palace being one of those powers.

Setting these thoughts aside for now, Xiao Yifeng's eyes turned towards a peculiar flower amidst the Storage Ring's contents, displaying two petals, one vibrant crimson, radiating intensely hot energy, and the other ice-blue, emitting a chilling aura.

Xiao Yifeng's soul exited the Storage Ring, his hand glowing as the flower appeared, exuding powerful energy.

"An Ice-Fire Spirit Flower!"

Long Qian exclaimed, looking at the strange flower in Xiao Yifeng's hand.

"Ice-Fire Spirit Flower, what's that?"

Xiao Yifeng asked in surprise.

"The Ice-Fire Spirit Flower is a kind of Spirit Flower born of Heaven and Earth, containing immensely powerful energy. Incredibly rare, it might not be seen once in a millennia."

"It aids in rapid power enhancement, sought after by countless strong ones. Unexpectedly, you obtained it by chance, and refining it could further boost your physical strength."

Long Qian said directly.

"Seems like I'm indeed lucky!"

Xiao Yifeng smiled softly and immediately swallowed the Ice-Fire Spirit Flower. Two terrifying energies, one icy and one fiery, surged into his entire body, causing an explosive sensation.

Xiao Yifeng swiftly operated the Nine Stars Tyrant Body Art, absorbing and refining the vast ice and fire energies within the Ice-Fire Spirit Flower.

Quickly, the ice and fire energies seeped into Xiao Yifeng's body, commencing another tempering to amplify his physical strength.