Battle Through the Heavens: I Am the Righteous Path

Gu Qinghan stared at Gu Lie in a daze, not coming back to his senses for a long time.

Gu Lie had just finished talking about arranging a marriage for herself, and the next moment he asked her how she felt about Xiao Yan. It was clear that he had no intention of hiding his purpose at all.

"Um, Master Gulie, what do you mean by this?"

Although Gu Qinghan knew it in his heart, he still pretended to be stupid and asked back.

Not to mention that Xiao Yan already has several wives, Xiao Yan himself is not the kind of person who flirts with other women. Just from the past few years of getting along with each other, Gu Qinghan understands that if Xiao Yan had not encountered any accidents, Xiao Yan should only have Xiao Yixian as his wife now.

What's more, Xiao Yan is the person Xun'er likes, and she is even willing to fight against the family for Xiao Yan. The reason why Gu Qinghan followed Xiao Yan was because of Xun'er's request and Xun'er's trust in him. It is true that he has feelings for Xiao Yan, but if he really gets together with Xiao Yan, it would be too cruel to Xun'er.

"Tsk, girl, I've said it so clearly, but you still don't understand?" Gui Lie smacked his lips and continued, "What I mean is, if you feel good about that guy, why not take this opportunity to arrange a marriage between you and that guy?"

"Engagement?"

Although he had already understood what Gu Lie meant just now, Gu Qinghan still couldn't help but twitch his eyebrows when he heard Gu Lie's straightforward statement. He spoke after a long while.

“But that’s Miss.”

"It's impossible for Miss to be with him." Gu Lie interrupted Gu Qinghan before he finished speaking, "I admit that Xiao Yan's strength is indeed good. Even compared with the younger generation of the Eight Clans, he is an extremely outstanding existence."

"But for our ancient clan, personal strength and talent alone are far from enough."

For the eight clans, the marriage of the clan leader's children is particularly important. However, there are two aspects to consider: one is talent and strength, and the other is the other party's family background.

It is true that talent and strength are important, but for the ancient clan, your talent and strength do not need to be ridiculously high, as long as you can reach the level of a genius, it will be enough.

What the Gu Clan really values ​​is the power represented by the other party. This is the primary criterion for the Gu Clan to choose a fiancé for Xun'er. In the end, they decided on Lei Dong, who has both strength and family background.

As for Xiao Yan, his strength is definitely sufficient, and it can even be said that it exceeds the judgment standards of the Ancient Clan. However, his family background is almost non-existent. Even if the Tianhe Alliance is taken into account, it is still not worth mentioning in the eyes of the Ancient Clan.

In other words, Xiao Yan had no qualifications to marry Xun'er, not even a chance.

“But then again, it’s such a pity that such a talented young man with extraordinary strength just missed out on the opportunity to join the Ancient Clan.” Gu Lie pinched his chin and said slowly, “You have been following him for the past few years, and you should have seen with your own eyes what he has done in the past few years. In just a few years, he unified almost all the forces in Zhongzhou except for the Soul Palace. This achievement is unprecedented and will never be repeated.”

“Although our Ancient Clan can also do this, we have to admit that we are definitely not as fast as him, nor can we do it as well as he does. Moreover, Xiao Yan himself does not have any family background. This means that Xiao Yan has almost achieved something that only the Eight Clans can do by relying on his own abilities. This achievement is truly remarkable. It is definitely worth it for the Ancient Clan to be on good terms with him.”

"Of course, that guy is already very powerful among the younger generation, and he also founded the Tianhe Alliance. It would be easy to be criticized if he just randomly picked a girl from the ancient tribe to be engaged to him. More importantly, if the selected girl from the ancient tribe is not of high status, it would be difficult for both parties to take her seriously, and this marriage alliance would naturally not be that solid."

"After much thought, you are the most suitable person among the ancient clan."

Having said this, Gu Lie paused and glanced at Gu Qinghan.

"As for the young lady, you don't have to worry. I heard from Gu Zhen and the others that Xiao Yan has no intention of that kind towards the young lady. He completely treats her as a sister. In other words, the young lady is just unrequited love." Gu Lie shook his eyebrows unhappily and continued, "Although it is unpleasant to see Xiao Yan ignore the young lady's love, it is indeed a good thing for us. Whether Xiao Yan dares not to have any thoughts because of the huge gap in status between him and the young lady, or he simply treats the young lady as a sister, the result is the same."

"That means the only one who truly agrees and supports this relationship is Miss herself."

Gu Lie spoke calmly and calmly about this fact which was particularly cruel to Xun'er.

Yes, this is what makes Xun'er most uncomfortable. The relationship that she values ​​is not supported by anyone except herself, including Xiao Yan.

"It's hard to keep a relationship going when you're alone. If you aimlessly walk down a road with no end in sight, your determination will slowly wear out over time." Gu Lie turned around, put his hands behind his back, and said leisurely, "In my opinion, it's only a matter of time before Miss gives up this relationship, so you don't have to worry."

After hearing what Gu Lie said, even Gu Qinghan couldn't help but agree in his heart, because Gu Lie was not forcibly misinterpreting the relationship between Xun'er and Xiao Yan, but that was the fact.

However, Gu Qinghan did not feel happy at all.

Xun'er is a person who has been opposed by everyone and silently persists in her feelings for Xiao Yan.
"You don't have to be too nervous. Things don't have to come to this." Gu Lie glanced at Gu Qinghan slightly, "I just told you in advance so that you can be mentally prepared. If there is really a need for an engagement or alliance in the future, you understand what to do, right?"

Gu Qinghan's eyes were slightly startled, and after a long time his expression became gloomy and he nodded slightly.

"Yes"

On the other side, Xun'er brought Xiao Yan into the space gate opened by Gu Lie. After stepping in, the scene changed again and they came to a solemn and ancient courtyard. Two ancient clan guards stood solemnly at the gate of the courtyard. Xiao Yan was shocked when he sensed it slightly. The two guards guarding the gate were actually low-level semi-saints!

Xiao Yan was amazed once again. The peak Nine-Transformation Dou Zun was a grassroots staff member, and the gatekeeper was a low-level Semi-Saint. This configuration should be something that only the Eight Clans could come up with.

On the plaque on top of the towering courtyard gate were written the three words "Chief's Mansion" in bold and powerful fonts.

"Miss Xun'er, welcome back." One of the guards greeted Xun'er respectfully with a solemn expression, "The clan leader and the elders have been waiting inside for a long time."

As the two guards raised their hands at the same time, the huge door slowly opened. Xun'er nodded slightly and walked into the courtyard. Xiao Yan followed.

Walking through the huge courtyard filled with flowers and flowing water, Xiao Yan secretly sighed at the huge size of the clan leader's mansion. It was not obvious from the outside, but after entering, he found that the clan leader's mansion was ridiculously large. At a glance, it was probably larger than the Xingyun Pavilion. The breeze was blowing, the birds were singing, and the flowers were fragrant. The ancient and quaint scenery made people feel happy. Along the way, Xiao Yan also saw many ancient clan guards. Their strength was the same as the two standing at the door. They were all at the semi-saint level. The closer the guards were, the stronger they were. There were even high-level semi-saints!

(I finally understand why Senior Yao said that we must make friends with the eight clans.)

Xiao Yan thought to himself that when he founded the Tianhe Alliance a few years ago, Yao Chen mentioned the matter of the Eight Clans to Xiao Yan more than once, and strongly warned Xiao Yan that if he wanted the Tianhe Alliance to develop smoothly to the end, he must have a harmonious relationship with the Eight Clans.

To be honest, Xiao Yan had built up the Tianhe Alliance to its current level over the past few years, and he was somewhat arrogant in his heart, which even Xiao Yan himself did not deny. However, this trip had completely destroyed Xiao Yan's arrogance, and he came to a very clear conclusion in his heart.

If he really offended the eight clans, the Tianhe Alliance that he had created with all his heart would be destroyed in a moment.

When Xiao Yan thought so, he followed Xun'er to the end of the courtyard. There stood a hall with a long history that could be felt with the naked eye. At the door stood two one-star Dou Sheng late-stage guards from the ancient clan.

As Xun'er and Xiao Yan arrived at the entrance of the hall, a majestic middle-aged man's voice was heard from inside the hall.

"come in."

Xiao Yan followed Xun'er into the hall and looked around. Four stone pillars with coiled dragons stood in the four corners of the hall. The ground was covered with red carpets woven with precious materials that were rarely seen even in Zhongzhou. At the top of the larger hall, there were more than a dozen not-so-high steps. Above the steps, a dignified man with short hair and a mustache, who looked like a middle-aged man, sat on the main seat. On the left and right stood two men who looked like old men.

"Father, Xun'er is back."

Xun'er came to the bottom of the steps and looked up at the middle-aged man sitting on the main seat. Xiao Yan didn't know how to address him, so he didn't say anything. He just raised his hand and clasped his fists to salute the five people on the steps, and his eyes stayed on the middle-aged man on the main seat for a while.

(Is that Xun Er's father?)

Somehow, Xiao Yan became nervous. This was inevitable. He had heard Yao Chen say before that the strongest person in this era should be Xun'er's father.

The patriarch of the ancient clan, Gu Yuan, is at the peak of the late Nine-Star Fighting Saint!

Hearing Xun'er's greeting, Gu Yuan stood up and slowly walked down the stairs, asking as he walked.

"Xun'er, did you gain anything from this experience with the ancient Bodhi tree?"

"Father, the ancient Bodhi tree that appeared this time is too dangerous. My daughter was unlucky and failed to seize the opportunity."

Xun'er answered respectfully, and Gu Yuan's majestic expression revealed a look of kindness.

"It's okay, it's just an ancient Bodhi tree. If you miss this opportunity, you'll miss it."

It's just an ancient Bodhi tree. Only the eight ancient tribes could say this. Only the eight ancient tribes could not take the opportunity of the ancient Bodhi tree seriously.

At this time, Gu Yuan also walked down the steps and came in front of Xun'er and Xiao Yan. He glanced at Xun'er, then turned his gaze to Xiao Yan. After staring for a moment, he asked.

"Xiao Yan, do you still remember me?"

"When you sent Xun'er to the Xiao family when I was little, I accompanied my father to meet you once. However, I was still young at that time, and my memory of you is not so clear. As a junior, I should have visited you a long time ago, but I have been unable to do so due to the gap in status and timing. I hope you will forgive me."

Xiao Yan clasped his fists and bowed his head, answering truthfully and respectfully. Gu Yuan chuckled and his voice softened.

"Thank you, Xiao family, for taking care of Xun'er over the years. To be honest, I was always worried that Xun'er would not be used to being alone in your Xiao family, but through the reports from my subordinates, I found that I was worrying too much."

"As a father, it is natural for Uncle Gu to worry about his daughter. Xiao Yan is very pleased that Xun'er has such a loving father."

Xiao Yan responded neither humbly nor arrogantly. Gu Yuan smiled and touched his chin, looking Xiao Yan up and down.

"You are a young man, but you speak in a serious manner. People who don't know you would think you are old."

As he was talking and laughing like this, Gu Yuan's expression suddenly became serious, and he spoke in a deep voice and got to the point.

"So this time, you and Xun'er came to the Ancient Clan not just to visit me, right?"

"Yes."

Xiao Yan responded in a deep voice, without hiding anything.

It's okay to use some rhetoric when facing those juniors, but when facing a superior like Gu Yuan who is already at the top in terms of strength and status, using those little tricks is just seeking death. He is not like those juniors of the eight clans who have lived for thousands of years. How can he not see what you are thinking?
In this case, it is better to be straightforward and honest.

Xiao Yan clasped his hands together and Zheng Sheng spoke.

"This time, I am not only here to visit you, but I am also daring to discuss something with you." Xiao Yan's face was serious, and he said in a deep voice: "I hope that the Ancient Clan can sign an alliance with the Tianhe League under my jurisdiction." (End of this chapter)