Long River Eternity

Ji Cangxuan's expression at this moment was truly remarkable. He was stunned at first, then filled with surprise, and then a gloomy look spread across his face. Finally, he managed a smile and congratulated, "Congratulations, Team Leader Lin."

"Hahaha, I never thought I could hear such great news today. Team Leader Lin's wedding will surely become the biggest event in Jiuzhou. Don't mind if my Ji family comes to ask for a glass of wedding wine. The Ji family will definitely give you a generous gift." Ji Yunze said with a smile at this time.

"Manager Ji is too polite. I will personally deliver the invitation to your door when the time comes." Lin Ding responded with a smile.

"Then, Team Leader Lin, goodbye. Let's go." Ji Yunze said to the other members of the Ji family, and then followed their guide towards his seat.

"Fifth Elder..." Ji Cangxuan had just uttered these three words with a look of dissatisfaction when he was interrupted by Ji Yunze: "Alright, no need to say more. The people around Lin Ding are indeed not ordinary people. From now on, if it is not necessary, do not offend them."

"I understand." Although Ji Cangxuan's face was still full of dissatisfaction, he agreed calmly.

Lin Ding and his companions were also led by the guide to their seats. They were not in the same area as the Ji family, and were dozens of meters away from each other.

All the seats surrounded the ring. Lin Ding and his friends were located in the second row in the middle of the south side. The seats on the south side were obviously more upscale than those on the other three sides. Obviously, this was the VIP seat.

Several people were arranged in the second row. It was obvious that the first row was reserved for those with high positions and power. For example, although several elders of the Ji family did not sit in the middle seats, they were also in the first row. Ji Cangxuan was in the second row behind them.

With Lin Ding's status, he shouldn't be here. It's obvious that the Jiang family wants to win over Lin Ding. However, some etiquette cannot be violated after all. Being able to sit in the second row in the middle is already giving enough face to Lin Ding and others.

After sitting down, Wei Wu looked at the rings on Lin Ding and Liu Xianxian's hands, scratching his head and face with a tangled look. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "When did you two get engaged? How come I didn't even know about it?"

Liu Xianxian smiled slightly and said, "With so many staff members present just now, if I hadn't said that, whether it was true or not, the news that 'Lin Ding was considered as a candidate for the Tianshu Pavilion Master' would have spread throughout Zhongzhou City tomorrow.

Given his current fame in Zhongzhou, if he were to acquire this identity, all his actions would be scrutinized, and every word and deed would be magnified infinitely by those with ulterior motives. This would do him no good but only harm.”

"So your engagement is fake?" Wei Wu asked.

"Yes, how could I not inform you about such a thing?" Liu Xianxian said as she was about to take off the ring on her hand.

Lin Ding, however, grasped Liu Xianxian's hand and said with a wicked smile, "Although the news of my candidacy for Pavilion Master won't spread tomorrow, the news of my engagement to you might spread throughout Zhongzhou City, so you can't take it off for the time being."

Liu Xianxian looked at Lin Ding in surprise: "You...did you do this on purpose?"

"You were the one who suggested this. I was just going along with it." Lin Ding said with a smile.

"I was trying to help you out with good intentions, but you actually played tricks on me. How despicable." Liu Xianxian bared her fangs and pretended to punch Lin Ding.

Lin Ding held Liu Xianxian's fist and said softly, "Don't worry, I will give you a formal proposal. Don't take off the ring yet, okay?"

"Hmph, who wants to marry you? Stop being so naive." Liu Xianxian turned her head to the other side and said coquettishly.

“不跟我结，那你可就嫁不出去喽，谁敢娶你我就揍死谁，我倒要看看整个九州有谁能胜过我。”林定嘴角上扬，霸气尽显。

"Arrogant! I think you have become a bad person." Liu Xianxian said stubbornly, but the smile that she could hardly suppress betrayed her inner feelings.

"Lin Ding, your expression now makes you look like a villain in a novel." Wei Wu said with a smile.

"He is the villain. He has even learned how to cheat in marriage." Liu Xianxian said excitedly, waving her fist.

"That's right. There's no way I could be a candidate for Pavilion Master. Every Pavilion Master must pass on his or her cultivation to the next Pavilion Master. And if my genetic lock can't be unlocked, I won't be able to absorb nuclear energy in this lifetime. How can I become Pavilion Master? So, you've walked into a trap yourself." Lin Ding looked at Liu Xianxian with a smile.

Liu Xianxian was stunned. It turned out that she had dug a hole for herself. She couldn't help but stamp her feet in anger: "I won't help you next time!"

Lin Ding quickly put on a coaxing smile and said, "I'm so touched that you're willing to help me! Don't be angry, you can punish me however you want when we get home. Look, the game has begun."

While a few people were chatting, the viewing seats were gradually filled with people, except for the row of seats in front of Lin Ding and his friends, which was still empty.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xianxian turned her gaze towards the arena. At this moment, she saw a group of young contestants step onto the stage, led by the host, who was introducing the relevant information of the contestants one by one.

There were only sixteen contestants, some from prominent families, others selected from other states. All were among the most gifted young men. After all, reaching the Jade Eternal Realm before the age of ten was a true genius among geniuses, so it was only natural that there weren't many.

Liu Xianxian didn't pay attention to the host's introductions. She didn't know any of them anyway. She lowered her head silently and looked at the ring on her finger.

Just now she thought it was just a show and didn't look at it carefully. Now Liu Xianxian gently stroked the ring and observed it carefully.

The ring is cast from a metal that resembles gold, gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight. The ring is composed of two intertwined metal willow branches, with a jadeite shaped like a willow leaf set into the ring, creating a lifelike effect.

There is also a line of small words engraved on the ring: The world has changed, but my love remains unchanged.

Liu Xianxian looked at the line of small words, her eyes became a little moist, and the corners of her mouth slowly rose, blooming into a happy smile.

At this moment, the host on the stage had finished introducing all the contestants and then excitedly said, "Today, we are honored to invite Pavilion Master Nian of Tianshu Pavilion, the ministers, and the heads of various families to watch the competition and cheer on our young talents. Now, please allow Pavilion Master Nian to give his speech!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, more than a dozen figures suddenly appeared in the sky. The one in the center was undoubtedly Nian Zhongsheng. To his left stood Zhan Tianqiong and his ministers, excluding Mo Qingchen. To his right stood the heads of the various clans, led by an impressive old man with white hair.

Everyone lined up in the air, emitting an unparalleled powerful aura. Many of the children on the stage were intimidated by this overwhelming aura and involuntarily stepped back, fear on their faces.

Only Feng Hao, Feng Xi, Ji Haoyu, and a few other children stood firm and didn't retreat. Feng Hao even raised his head and looked directly at the group of big men in the sky without any fear.

When Nian Zhongsheng saw Feng Hao below, the corners of his mouth curled up and he revealed a satisfied expression.