Xiuxian: Beautiful Women Like Clouds

On the other side, a rather handsome middle-aged man was kneeling respectfully before an old man, making a request.

"Clan leader, I really like Yi Shuishui so much, I hope you can marry her to me." The middle-aged man pleaded.

"Qi Hu, she's your sister-in-law!" The clan chief couldn't help but stomp his cane heavily, his face showing embarrassment.

"No matter what, I must have that sexy woman!" Qi Hu said with burning eyes.

"To tell you the truth, if my wife weren't so strict, I would also like to try it out myself." The clan chief's tone shifted, his cloudy old eyes narrowing, his face darkening.

"I never imagined that you, clan leader, would be so old..." Qi Hu took a step back, his face showing disbelief.

"Now you're all on your own, kid. But if you want my help, you should know what price you'll have to pay!" the old patriarch sneered.

"Clan leader, this is a rare thousand-year-old ginseng that can prolong life. If I can truly win the heart of the beauty, I will reward you handsomely." Qi Hu respectfully opened a brocade box. The ginseng inside had actually grown hands and feet, just like a child, and was wrapped by a red thread, unable to move at all.

Qi Hu exchanged pleasantries with the clan chief for a while before taking his leave.

"So what if she's my sister-in-law? Who told her to be so beautiful?" Qi Hu clenched his fists, staring in the direction of Yi Shuishui's residence.

Back then, when his elder brother married Yi Shuishui, he was captivated by her beauty at first sight and couldn't sleep at night. If he hadn't been afraid of his elder brother's power, he would have simply stolen the bride away.

Finally, he distanced himself from Yi Shuishui, fearing he would lose control of himself. When he returned after achieving success in his cultivation, he was overjoyed to learn that his elder brother had passed away many years ago.

Inside the house...

"Grandpa, I also have feelings for Aunt Shui Shui. Can I have a kiss with her?" A sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy asked stammeringly, his face flushed.

“Little brat, you’re all grown up and you still have so many ideas. Even if your Aunt Shui Shui were to wait in line, it wouldn’t be your turn.” The old clan chief put down his dragon-headed cane and frowned.

"Grandpa, you accepted gifts from both Uncle Qi Hu and the Second Prince of Tianxian Kingdom. Their goal is the same: Yi Shuishui. Aren't you afraid of offending both of them?" the boy asked, somewhat puzzled.

"No problem, I have a brilliant plan!" The old clan elder chuckled slyly.

At this moment, Yi Shuishui was like a piece of the fattest fresh meat, surrounded by many hungry wolves. It was a matter of who would have the last laugh and win the beauty's heart.

Meanwhile, Lu Hao, besides diligently cultivating, also took Zi Xuan horseback riding in the fields. He especially loved watching Zi Xuan ride horses; her cascading hair flew about, each strand glistening, and her pretty face was slightly flushed, making her incredibly charming.

"Your horsemanship has improved so quickly in just a few days!" the horse said, seemingly speaking in human language.

Upon hearing this, Zixuan pursed her red lips and remained silent, continuing to move up and down, her glistening sweat dripping down her face.

When the two returned from their trip, a letter arrived from Zixuan's clan, saying that there were important matters to discuss and they should return immediately.

Soon the two returned to Zixuan's family. Lu Hao always changed his appearance when he came here, and apart from Yi Shuishui who knew his identity, no one else knew.

"Uncle Qi Hu!" As soon as Zi Xuan entered the family's council hall, she was greeted by a middle-aged man with a warm smile. This man was her father's younger brother.

"It's good that Xuan'er is back. This must be your friend. He's quite handsome." Qi Hu was very enthusiastic on the surface, but deep down, when he looked at his beautiful niece, a strange light flashed in his eyes, though it only lasted for a moment.

At this moment, many clansmen were sitting in the hall. The oldest one in the group was the leader, and he was stern and unsmiling, leaning on a dragon-headed cane.

"I have invited you all here today to discuss an important matter," the elder clan leader said, gesturing for everyone to quiet down.

"What is it?" Qi Hu asked with a light laugh, feigning ignorance.

"I've thought about it for ten days and ten nights, and my hair has turned gray from thinking about it. I've decided to marry Yi Shuishui off," the old clan chief said in a shocking statement.

"When am I getting married?" Yi Shuishui, sitting in the corner, stared wide-eyed, her expression incredulous.

"What right do you have to decide my mother's marriage?" Zixuan's expression changed, and she said coldly.

"On what grounds? It's because I'm the head of the clan, isn't that enough!" The old clan leader glanced around and said coldly.

"You..." Zi Xuan was about to say something more in anger when she was interrupted by the other party.

"As a daughter, how can you not be more considerate of your mother? She raised you all by herself with great difficulty, and no one knows the hardships she endured. She has cried countless times. Moreover, she is still young. If she can find a lifelong partner to rely on, it would be a blessing," the old patriarch said, using both gentle persuasion and firmness.

"Do you think my mother should find a Daoist partner?" Zi Xuan turned her head and asked Lu Hao, and all eyes were on him at this moment.

Upon hearing that he was to find a Daoist partner for Yi Shuishui, Lu Hao was immediately filled with energy.

“Hmm, uh… I think she’s still young and has a long life ahead of her. She really should find a Daoist partner for her.” Lu Hao nodded in strong agreement.

"You...you're absolutely infuriating! You didn't even speak up for me!" Zi Xuan glared at Lu Hao and said angrily.

"Second Uncle, do you think we should find a Daoist partner for Mother?" Zi Xuan asked Qi Hu hopefully.

“My elder brother has been gone for many years, so my sister-in-law can indeed find a Daoist partner.” Qi Hu surprisingly agreed.

Zixuan asked all the men in the room, and they all nodded in agreement. After all, if Yi Shuishui got married, they might all have a chance to get close to her.

"Mother...would you like to get married?" Zixuan asked her mother.

"I...I'm willing!" Yi Shuishui lowered her eyelids, her beautiful eyes seemingly filled with glistening tears. She wanted to say no, but she was afraid that Zixuan, with her impulsive nature, might do something foolish for her sake.

"Since your mother has said she's willing, then it's settled." The old clan chief made the decision directly.

At this moment, all the men in the room were extremely excited. Qi Hu had a smug look on his face, and Lu Hao also had an expression of self-confidence.

"Among you, who is fit to be Yi Shuishui's husband?" the old clan chief asked, taking a light puff of his pipe.

"I..." Many men's voices rang out in the arena.

"If you want to choose a husband for my mother, I will no longer object, but there is one condition: that person must be approved by my mother, otherwise I will never agree to this marriage," Zixuan said with tears in her beautiful eyes.

"Alright, it's a deal!" The old patriarch nodded.

After much deliberation, Yi Shuishui kept shaking her head, not liking a single person among them.

"This won't work, that won't work, do you really want to be with that beast Lu Hao?" Qi Hu said angrily when he saw Yi Shuishui reject him.

"If she really has her eye on Lu Hao, is that not enough?" Lu Hao narrowed his eyes, stood up and said coldly.

"Then I advise Yi Shuishui not to even think about it. Even if she waits in line, it won't be Lu Hao's turn," Qi Hu said disdainfully.

"You fucking dare say that again!" Lu Hao said angrily when he heard the other person say that he wouldn't even get a turn in line.

"I said it's none of your business if Lu Hao isn't involved, why are you so angry?" Qi Hu asked, puzzled.

“You…” Lu Hao was about to teach this brat a lesson, but the clan chief stopped him.

"There's no need to argue anymore. Since Yi Shuishui won't choose, then this old man will choose. She will marry Qi Hu," the old clan chief said, his words sure to shock.

"What? He's my uncle!" Zixuan couldn't sit still the moment she heard Qi Hu's name.

"Xuan'er, we are family, why don't we become even closer?" Qi Hu said sincerely.

“That’s right, your second uncle isn’t an outsider either. It’s like keeping the good stuff in the family. He’ll definitely treat your mother well,” the old clan chief said at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Zixuan remained silent. What the old clan leader said was indeed reasonable. Her second uncle was indeed closer to her, but it still made her feel uneasy.

Yi Shuishui kept wiping away her tears. If she had to choose, it would only be Qi Hu, who also had the highest cultivation level.

"Since no one objects, let's make it a date. Everyone, come and have a drink at the wedding!" Qi Hu said eagerly.

"Who says I don't object? I'm the first to disagree!" Lu Hao stood up abruptly and said coldly.

"What gives you the right to object!" Qi Hu's face instantly turned cold.

"Even I didn't dare to take my mother-in-law hostage, and you dare to take my sister-in-law hostage?!" Lu Hao said, both shocked and furious.

"You're not necessarily more powerful than me." Lu Hao became angrier as he spoke, and smashed the tea table to pieces with a single punch, causing drops of tea to splash everywhere.