Heavenly Cold Sect, within the cave dwelling of a Direct Disciple, a noise of objects being thrown and smashed echoed.
Soon after, an exceedingly angry voice erupted.
"What!?"
"Not cancelling the engagement, but instead returning after marrying in the Gu Family!?"
"Damn it, what on earth is Junior Sister thinking!?"
Wang Yu looked at the extremely nervous servant girl, his face terrifyingly grim.
He had thought that this trip to the Gu Family would see the end of the marriage matter, yet the news he now received left him no choice but to be furious!
It was known that, besides being a Direct Disciple, he was also a Prince from the Northern Domain Royal Family.
When Liu Qingqing joined the Heavenly Cold Sect, he noticed that this girl's physique was extraordinary, to say she was a born cauldron would not be an exaggeration. If he could perform a suitable Secret Technique and engage in Dual Cultivation with her, it would tremendously benefit him, even enough to contest for the position of Crown Prince!
This was a woman he had set his eyes on early, and now she was to marry that cultivation-incapable waste from the Gu Family?
Although the Heavenly Cold Sect aimed to contest for the position of Sect Saintess, their Cultivation Techniques must not break the Primordial Yin, Liu Qingqing should not go to that extent.
But what if?
Even if it were truly nothing serious, for him right now, it felt as though he had swallowed a fly, terribly uncomfortable.
However, there was still a chance to turn things around...
Wang Yu took out his Communication Jade Token, and immediately sent a message to the Northern Domain Royal Family, asking them to pressure the Gu Family.
In these six states of the Northern Domain, the Gu Family was recognized as the leader of Qingzhou, and the Heavenly Cold Sect controlled Wuzhou, yet his Imperial Family occupied half, owning three states.
His joining the Heavenly Cold Sect was also the Imperial Family's effort to win over the Heavenly Cold Sect by placing him there.
After Wang Yu sent the message, he calmed down somewhat, ignoring the servants who were cleaning up; he directly left the cave dwelling and headed towards the main hall of the Heavenly Cold Sect.
As expected, when he arrived at the main hall, the Sect Master and others were already informed of this matter.
"Disciple pays respects to Master, and to all the Elders," Wang Yu's expression had returned to normal as he bowed and greeted those present.
"You're here because of Qingqing, right?" The Sect Master, seeing his disciple approaching, immediately understood his purpose.
This Imperial Heir, also quite talented, was naturally treated with respect by the Imperial Family, and thus, the Sect Master took him under his wing.
"Master, our Heavenly Cold Sect has never had a precedent of the Sect Saintess marrying. I believe this action is inappropriate."
"Moreover, that boy from the Gu Family is just an unable-to-cultivate waste. Qingqing is currently the most likely candidate among many contenders, nearly assured to succeed in obtaining the position of Sect Saintess; marrying him is simply damaging to our Heavenly Cold Sect's reputation!"
"Please, Master, give an order allowing your disciple to go to the Gu Family to stop this absurdity!"
Wang Yu's voice carried some anger, yet it was controlled just right, as if he truly cared for the reputation of the Heavenly Cold Sect.
Seeing this, several Elders also shifted their gazes towards the Sect Master.
This matter was indeed much too unexpected, even they had not imagined that Liu Qingqing would not call off the engagement.
But the Gu Family was not a soft persimmon after all; no Elder wanted to be the first to speak up, as turning against the Gu Family would have no benefits.
"This is Qingqing's own decision..." The Sect Master also felt a headache at this moment; if the Gu Family were to force them, the Heavenly Cold Sect naturally would not fear.
But this being Liu Qingqing's own choice, if they went to the Gu Family, then they would be in the wrong.
"Junior Sister must have been misled by someone, please allow your disciple to go down the mountain to make a trip."
"No need for others to follow; your disciple alone will go and persuade."
"If unsuccessful, it won't lead to any significant consequences."
Wang Yu once again spoke, bowing deeply as he did, his words brimming with sincerity.
"Very well, then you shall visit the Gu Family."
"If you cannot change Qingqing's mind, there is no need to force her."
"The Gu lad possesses no talent for cultivation, with a lifespan of just a few decades. Once Qingqing returns to the Sect for a few seclusions, those decades will have passed."
"Because of a mere mortal, the Heavenly Cold Sect does not wish to see conflict with the Gu Family, and the Northern Domain Imperial Family likely feels the same."
The Sect Master shook his head, sighed softly, and finished speaking, even reminding him not to act recklessly because of his status as an Imperial Heir.
Before Wang Yu had arrived, everyone had already discussed that this matter need not be taken too seriously.
Liu Qingqing was certainly no fool; it was not likely she would stay with the Gu Family for long—it was merely to settle some karma.
As for Wang Yu, being her master, he naturally knew his own ulterior motives.
However...
Since the Saintess was beyond what the Gu Family deserved, she was equally beyond what a royal scion like Wang Yu deserved!
"Thank you, Master, for your blessing. I understand!"
Having received the answer he desired, Wang Yu's face lit up with joy. After bowing to his master and the Elders, he hurriedly took his leave.
Only after he had descended the mountain did the Sect Master and the Elders exchange meaningful glances and disperse with a light laugh.
The Imperial Family hoped to place a prince to ultimately take over the power of the Heavenly Cold Sect, but the Sect could just as well use this prince as a pawn.
The message Wang Yu received was even deliberately passed on by the Sect Master through an Elder.
In this way, if there were any conflicts with the Gu Family, it would be between the Imperial Family and the Gu Family, not the Heavenly Cold Sect!
Regardless of what they truly thought, at least outwardly they supported Liu Qingqing's choice, and if it truly came to a marriage day, the Heavenly Cold Sect wouldn't mind offering some gifts to forge good relations with the Gu Family.
And all this was naturally based on the premise that the lad from the Gu Family couldn't cultivate.
"Junior Sister Liu... is aloof towards me, yet she wants to marry that talentless waste; I truly don't know what she's thinking!" Wang Yu muttered to himself as he left the main hall, quickly gathering some items from his cave dwelling before descending the mountain.
This time he descended without any Elder to protect him.
However, being a full Great Realm higher than Liu Qingqing, coupled with his own Heavenly Cold Sect direct disciple status and royal identity, he had no need to worry about safety.
He boldly and unhindered flew through the air towards Qingzhou and the direction of the Gu Family!
...
Meanwhile, at the Gu Family's Back Mountain, a servant came to the courtyard gate and gently knocked, asking softly, "Young master, are you awake?"
The door did not open, but Gu Changge's voice came from inside, "What is it?"
"The Family Head summons you to the Inner Court," the servant quickly informed him, adding since the young master was awake, he would now take his leave. With a respectful bow towards the courtyard, the servant quickly departed.
Inside, Gu Changge, upon hearing the summons from the Family Head, got up to leave.
The fact that he could cultivate was certainly no secret, nor had he intended it to be.
He would simply use the Soul-Shaping Pill as an excuse. As for whether the effects of the Soul-Shaping Pill were a bit too exaggerated, it didn't matter...
"This item... keeping it in the courtyard seems unsafe, yet carrying it might lead to discovery."
Gu Changge frowned, pondering where to temporarily store the Soul-Shaping Pill to find an opportunity to return it to Liu Qingqing, when suddenly the system's storage space appeared before him.
"All set!"
The system proved to be reliable indeed. Although this storage space was currently only one cubic meter in size, it was sufficient to hold an Elixir Bottle, and he was certain it would go undetected!