How come the celestial technique I stole is so powerful?!

However, Lin Xiaosu said calmly, "The charge of impersonating a suitor is simply absurd! As for the proposal, it is merely a request and not yet decided. Facing the outstanding Heavenly Immortal of Qingqiu, anyone in the world can seek her, so why would anyone need to impersonate? When the noble princess faces many suitors, it's only reasonable to choose the best, highlighting the elegant demeanor of Qingqiu's Seventh Princess. Does the elder believe that the noble Seventh Princess is unworthy of having the right to choose?"

Such a long speech.

Clearly structured.

Logical and airtight.

Laid out on the table, the outside elder was left speechless.

The Great Elder frowned deeply, while the dozen elders behind him exchanged glances.

In any case, his words made sense.

If you're a major family in the mortal world with a daughter, would you still worry about too many suitors?

The more there are, doesn't it just show your daughter's high status?

Furthermore, the final sentence directly hits the core. Just say, does your Seventh Princess have the right to choose?

Even if the Seventh Princess truly lacks the right to choose, would the elders dare to admit it?

Swoosh!

A figure suddenly darted out.

It was a beautiful woman in a floor-length dress.

With tender skin, a coy expression, a lively posture, and a slight blush on her pointed chin, even the tips of her cute little ears were slightly red.

"Seventh Princess!" The Great Elder's face darkened and said, "Return at once!"

Qingqiu is the epitome of elegance and propriety; during a proposal, the object of the proposal should not show up easily.

The Seventh Princess' lively eyes surveyed Lin Xiaosu, filled with surprise and delight. This little handsome guy looks even better up close than from afar; she can't take it anymore.

"Young Master Su, I... I..."

With a swish, a light and shadow spun behind the Seventh Princess, erasing her next words. She was taken away.

Only a stunning silhouette was left behind, a brief appearance.

She didn't say anything excessive, not because she didn't want to but because someone behind her prevented it.

The person who took her away was unclear to the Saintess Qian Ling.

However, under Lin Xiaosu's Heavenly Tao Wisdom Eye, everything was clear...

The light and shadows at the entrance shifted, and five people entered Gui Hall.

Lin Xiaosu's gaze fixed on these five.

The one in the center, dressed in elegant attire, appeared quite handsome but had not completely faded the blackness from his face, slightly compromising his looks.

He should be the tardy main figure, Young Master Li of Xin Pavilion.

Beside him, except for one person who seemed to be a steward, everyone else appeared extraordinary.

A man in guard attire exuded the courage and valor of battles, with armor seams stained with blood, and his arms were incredibly thick. The skin on his hands had peculiar purple-black patterns, each filled with power.

A maid appeared frail but she was Zuo Zhi.

A middle-aged man with three strands of black beard had True Yuan flowing through his body, oppressing the atmosphere more than Lu Sanqian. He was in the Enlightenment Realm, perhaps only a step away from the Enlightenment of God.

As Li Chengnian entered Gui Hall, a smile appeared on his face, and he bowed, "Greetings, Great Elder, and all the elders!"

The Great Elder returned the greeting, "Some mishaps occurred during the welcoming ceremony, not Qingqiu's intention. We hope Young Master Li will forgive us."

Li Chengnian bowed again, "You've spoken heavily, Great Elder!"

Slowly turning around, his gaze gradually landed on Lin Xiaosu's face.

Lin Xiaosu smiled at him.

Though neither showed any hint of hostility on their faces, everyone could clearly see this tense confrontation.

In a secret room behind, the Third Sister and Seventh Princess watched, appearing in front of them was a clear 'heavenly window' of the scene unfolding in Gui Hall.

"Third Sister, look, clearly not on the same level. Brother Su's smile is so charming, his eyes, I think, are like a pool of spring water, while that Uncle Li's face... seems a bit blue?"

Third Sister was speechless too.

Face turned blue?

Didn't Brother Su wind him up?

Well, a sigh is appropriate:

"One is Brother; the other is Uncle. Is this your choice?"

"Hmm, I was just about to clarify with him face-to-face, but you pulled me away, Third Sister... I'll go find him later; if you drag me again, I'll turn against you."

In Gui Hall, Li Chengnian spoke, "Su Lin, is that right?"

"Yes!"

"As the saying goes, a family with daughters will have hundreds seeking them. Proposing, throughout the world, is normal, yet there's an iron rule you should understand." Li Chengnian said, "A daughter of gold and jade deserves only the best and brightest in the mortal world. You must weigh your worth before seeking her; otherwise, it would be laughable!"

"Well said! Then, may I ask your worth?" Lin Xiaosu's smile persisted.

"Insolent!" The steward said in a deep voice, "My young master is well-read, has given up officialdom, and is esteemed as the steward of Xin Pavilion in Beijing. What are you? Do you think you can compare with my young master?"

If Li Chengnian had said this, it would've been a bit overbearing.

However, this was spoken by the steward.

If the steward said it, then there's nothing wrong.

Everyone's eyes fell on Lin Xiaosu, it was time to probe his background.

Although this person had disrupted a meticulously prepared proposal ceremony beyond recognition, he deserved punishment; but a prestigious sect and ancient family should be reasonable. If they can't openly deal with him, let Li Chengnian completely crush him in every way, making him worth nothing, then break his limbs and throw him out of Qingqiu, wouldn't that be better?

Saintess Qian Ling stepped forward, "My junior brother is a direct disciple of the Ancient Sect, is that enough?"

Ancient Sect?

The entire room was shocked simultaneously.

The Ancient Sect, one of the four sects thousands of years ago, now one of the nine sects, its foundation is far beyond the recently risen Mental Path.

Moreover, he is a direct disciple of the Ancient Sect.

Direct disciples are far from ordinary disciples; his master might very well be a Great Power Holding the Way.

Such an identity is definitely not lower than that of the Xin Pavilion Steward.

After all, Xin Pavilion is merely an agency of the Mental Path in the Mortal World, far from being the core circle of the Mental Path.

But the direct disciples of the Ancient Sect are a group very close to the core circle.

The black-bearded elder beside Li Chengnian sneered: "The so-called Ancient Sect, known throughout the world for cultivating the Divine Demon Refining Body Technique. The direct disciples, when they appear in Jianghu, their physical form is unparalleled. Does this young gentleman dare to test the Divine Demon Body?"

"Indeed!" the Qingqiu outer elder agreed: "The Ancient Sect's mountain gate is thirty thousand miles away in the Ancient Divine Ruins. How many have set foot in the land of the Great Wilderness? Lately, there have been many imposters; we must be wary."

He spoke these words with gritted teeth.

Just because an imposture incident had just occurred right under his nose.

And he was unfortunately one of those caught.

The meticulously prepared welcome ceremony ended up serving Lin Xiaosu, while the person truly meant to be welcomed descended from the sky with a dark face, showing signs that he could not escape the punishment of the Elder Council.

Thus, he hated Lin Xiaosu to death.

Saintess Qian Ling laughed: "Wish to test? Very well! Junior brother, you might as well use your physical strength to have a match with this Lord Li."

Lin Xiaosu sighed inwardly, still having to admire the insight of the Ancient Great Power.

Just one choice of origin demonstrated the crisis management capabilities of Saintess Qian Ling.

She chose the Ancient Sect, bringing multiple advantages.

Firstly, the Ancient Sect's status is above that of the Mental Path, not inferior at all, qualifying for competition on the same stage.

Secondly, disciples of the Ancient Sect rarely set foot in the Great Wilderness Country, making exposure less likely, and it was easier to hide Lin Xiaosu's true identity by choosing an extremely distant, extremely unfamiliar sect, preventing people from associating him with the Great Xia Realm.

Thirdly, the disciples of the Ancient Sect specialize in the Divine Demon Body Refining Technique, while he, with the Heavenly Star Body Tempering, was already practicing the Divine Demon Refining Body Technique.

The robust man beside Li Chengnian stepped forward: "Ancient Sect Secret Technique, Divine Demon Refining Body? I wonder how it compares to mine?"

As his voice fell, he stepped forward.

This step made the entire Gui Hall tremble slightly.

This man was exactly the robust fellow who followed Li Chengnian around.

His hand suddenly stretched out, with a light popping sound, and the clothes on his right hand tore to shreds. His arm revealed golden scales.

Each golden scale secretly had a dragon shape appearing.

"Dragon Clan!" Saintess Qian Ling's face abruptly changed.

The Dragon Clan, an ancient mysterious race, their physical strength surpasses even that of the Ancient Sect.

This mysterious race is extremely proud, extremely self-centered, and it's inconceivable that they would associate with the Mental Path, as theoretically, the Dragon Clan looks down on the unorthodox methods of the Mental Path.

Her miscalculation left her heart cold.

She thought she had painstakingly helped this "junior brother" strategize, but it could turn out to be counterproductive—digging a deep pit for him.

However, it was too late to regret now.

The Dragon Clan man's fist was already in front of Lin Xiaosu.

The golden fist was surrounded by golden light, making this seemingly ordinary man at this moment appear like a Heavenly God descending to earth.

The Qingqiu elders' eyes brightened simultaneously.

They naturally had a keen eye.

At a glance, they could tell this man was from the Dragon Clan.

If the Mental Path could even recruit someone from the Dragon Clan, how powerful must they be?

Knocking this disruptive kid to death with a punch and allowing the betrothal ceremony to proceed happily seemed to be the best outcome...

Seeing this punch block all of Lin Xiaosu's retreat paths.

Suddenly, Lin Xiaosu raised his hand!

Punched as well.

His punch seemed unremarkable.

Accurately hitting the fist of the Dragon Clan man.

A loud blast rocked the air.

The Gui Hall cracked!

The Dragon Clan man's eyes widened; on his arm, the golden scales clattered, the dragon shadows flew.

While Lin Xiaosu's arm was very clean, his clothes did not even flutter, only three strands of his hair temporarily lifted off his shoulder, drifting lightly.

Saintess Qian Ling's mouth was half-open, staring in shock at this scene.

The entire room of elders was petrified.

Is this the Ancient Sect's Divine Demon Body?

It seemed plain and ordinary, but with one punch, it could stand against the Dragon Clan?

Without the slightest disadvantage.

The Dragon Clan man roared skyward!

The sound was like a dragon's roar!

Heard in all directions!

His fist slowly retracted, as if the entire Gui Hall became a vast ocean, and this punch seemed to absorb the power of the four seas.

"Die!" the Dragon Clan man uttered a single word, accompanied by a punch with all his power.

Lin Xiaosu's hair gently floated as he lightly sighed:

"I didn't wish to see blood in the Gui Hall, yet you seek trouble yourself, I shall oblige you!"

One punch!

Bang!

The Dragon Clan man was lifted off the ground, thrown out of the Gui Hall, blood spilled in the air, shining silvery, and some pieces of scales, golden scales with silvery bloodstains, this was evidently the scales from the Dragon Clan man's arm, forcibly shaken off by Lin Xiaosu's punch.

The entire scene fell silent as if the room was full of stone statues...