bookbashuk Chapter 163 Jin Yunteng
Chapter 163 Jin Yunteng
Chapter 163 Jin Yunteng
"This Peng Clan envoy has arrived at just the right time!"
After the guards withdrew, Yun Canghai turned to Shi An and Yun Xi and said with a helpless expression, "You two go back to Tianren Pavilion to rest first. We will discuss this further after I send them away."
However, to Yun Canghai's surprise, Shi An merely exchanged a glance with Yun Xi before shaking his head and saying, "No need. Since Yun Xi has already offered herself to Heaven and Earth, then we will not allow others to covet her."
"I will go with you and completely extinguish their hopes."
After saying that, Shi An turned to Yun Xi and said, "You should go back and rest first. I will handle this matter properly."
However, as soon as Shi An finished speaking, Yun Xi shook her head repeatedly and said, "No, I want to come too."
"Oh well!"
Looking into Yunxi's firm yet gentle eyes, Shi An smiled helplessly, but his heart was filled with warmth.
This is the Yunxi he loves. She is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside. Although she appears to be gentle and easy to bully, she is actually very strong inside. If anything happens, she will never leave you alone.
Squeezing Yunxi's soft little hand, Shi An turned to Yun Canghai and said, "Senior, let's go!"
"OK!"
Seeing the loving couple, Yun Canghai didn't refuse, or rather, he thought the arrangement was good, so he went outside first.
Seeing this, Shi An and the other person moved and followed Yun Canghai to the Celestial Clan's reception room.
There, Jin Yunteng of the Peng Clan sat upright in the guest seat, his golden robe making him appear extremely noble, with a faint smile on his face, seemingly confident about what was about to happen.
However, when Jin Yunteng saw Yun Canghai appear with Shi An and Yun Xi, and the two of them entered hand in hand, the smile on Jin Yunteng's face froze for a moment, but he quickly recovered.
He then slowly rose and bowed slightly to Yun Canghai, saying, "Grandpa Yun, it's been a long time. How have you been?"
After finishing, without waiting for Yun Canghai's response, Jin Yunteng looked at Yun Xi and said, "Grandpa Yun, I have come here because I heard that Miss Yun Xi has returned. I have come to visit her and hope that we can further discuss the matter of marriage."
"Unexpectedly, Miss Yunxi has already found her husband!"
His words carried a subtle chill, and his gaze swept over Shi An, clearly showing his displeasure with this "uninvited guest."
At the same time, seeing their young master's attitude, the other Peng clan members behind him immediately began to speak sarcastically.
"A mere human dares to presume to contend with my Peng clan? They should take a good look at themselves in the mirror."
"Exactly, how dare some nobody challenge my Taigu Pengshan?"
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Despite these harsh words, Shi An's expression remained unchanged, and his aura did not shift in the slightest, as if he were facing a group of insignificant ants.
On the contrary, upon hearing the Peng Clan members' slander of Shi An, Yun Xi's eyebrows furrowed, her beautiful eyes flashing with malice, and she retorted sharply, "Jin Yunteng, is this how you, the Primordial Peng Mountain, treat your guests?!"
Clearly, although she is usually gentle, she will not remain silent when it comes to Shi An or the person she has chosen.
At the same time, Yun Canghai's expression also darkened. After glancing at the chattering Peng Clan members, he said in a stern voice, "The Peng Clan has come to our door, and our Heavenly God Mountain naturally treats them as honored guests. However, if you are ignorant of etiquette, I'm afraid I'll have to personally make a trip to the Ancient Peng Mountain and ask Brother Luan Tian for advice!"
Seeing that Yun Canghai was angry, Jin Yunteng knew when to stop and quickly waved his hand, putting on a smile: "Please don't be angry, Grandpa Yun. They just misspoke."
After saying that, Jin Yunteng coldly swept his eyes over the Peng Clan members behind him, and everyone immediately fell silent.
Then, Jin Yunteng looked at Shi An with a forced smile: "May I ask where this gentleman comes from, and what methods he has used to win Miss Yunxi's heart?"
Upon hearing this, Shi An took a step forward and chuckled, "You haven't heard of me?"
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Shi An's words, Jin Yunteng's face showed a hint of surprise, and then he said, "Judging from your words, you seem to be quite famous."
"However, please forgive me, brother. I have been traveling outside the region for many years and have not set foot in the Desolate Region for a long time. Therefore, I am not very familiar with some of the outstanding talents who have recently emerged in the Desolate Region."
Of course, Jin Yunteng wasn't truly unaware of who the other party was. After all, Shi An's battle with that man of divine flames in the Void God Realm had shaken the entire Eight Domains. But as the saying goes, to suppress someone, you must first suppress your own forces.
He pretended not to know, partly to test Shi An's background, and partly to give Shi An a warning: "Don't be fooled by your seemingly impressive appearance; you're just a rising star in front of me, not even worthy of my attention."
Shi An could easily see through Jin Yunteng's little scheme, but he didn't expose it. He simply smiled and said, "I'm afraid my affairs have already been heard by people in the Upper Realm."
"I never imagined that Brother Jin, as the grandson of the ancient Peng clan patriarch, with such a status and position, would be so ignorant and closed-minded. It truly makes one doubt the future of the Peng clan."
"Um?"
Shi An's blunt sarcasm immediately turned Jin Yunteng's face cold, and his pupils, like little suns, shot out golden beams as they opened and closed.
"Brother, you are truly eloquent. It seems Miss Yunxi was deceived by your silver tongue, which led her to make this foolish move!"
After saying this, Jin Yunteng turned to Yun Canghai and said, "Grandpa Yun, I think you also know why my clan and your Celestial Race have formed a marriage alliance. This is all to deal with the great calamity. Your clan has an array, and my clan has an array diagram. The marriage alliance concerns the future of both clans. I hope Grandpa Yun will think it over carefully."
"Yun Teng is right!"
Just then, a voice of agreement came from outside the hall, and an old man walked over.
It was Yun Jinhai, the elder of the Celestial Race who was close to the Peng Clan. He was half Peng and half Celestial, and also a powerful Venerable of his generation.
"Brother, I know you're worried about the powerful figure behind this boy, but we're about to leave this realm and head to the upper realm. Why are you still like this?"
Yun Jinhai entered the reception room, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Shi An and Yun Xi, his expression carrying an undeniable authority: "Yun Xi, as a member of the Celestial Race, you should prioritize the interests of your clan. A marriage alliance with the Peng Clan would be of immense benefit to both of our races; you must not act recklessly."
Upon hearing this, Yun Xi frowned, about to retort, but Shi An gently pressed her shoulder. Shi An stepped forward, looking directly at Yun Jinhai, his voice steady and firm: "Elder, you are mistaken."
"The great calamity in the desolate region concerns all living beings. How can it be traded for a personal marriage? Furthermore, Yunxi already has someone she loves. If we force a marriage, it will only increase hatred and will not benefit either race."
(End of this chapter)