How could someone as well-behaved as Sister Yue possibly be a playboy?

“I really don’t want to get married to a complete stranger, but… if it’s my brother, I don’t think I would mind.”

Jiang Yueyue rested her chin on one hand, blinking her beautiful eyes as she looked at him.

The girl's words were a bit too blunt, effectively silencing Ning Xulin's follow-up remarks.

Even ordinary people don't want to be arranged for, let alone the pride of a family... Ning Xulin's original intention was to lay the groundwork before continuing with the next sentence.

But Jiang Yueyue didn't play by the rules at all, and he fell silent for a moment.

Ning Xulin never expected that the girl he was engaged to was actually the junior sister his friend had asked him to help. He had initially breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing an acquaintance, thinking it would be easier to talk to her, but now…

Ning Xulin had a bit of a headache.

But after saying that, the girl sat there obediently, very serious, her bright eyes occasionally glancing at him, but even then, she looked at him very cautiously.

This left him in an awkward position, neither here nor there.

"The engagement was arranged by my father. I have never thought about these things. I hope... Miss Jiang will make plans as soon as possible." Ning Xulin's pale golden eyes showed no emotion.

The implication is that they neither acknowledge nor want to admit it.

I thought the girl would be clingy, or perhaps as fragile as she was that day...

"Brother, do you not like me?" she asked, pursing her lips.

Ning Xulin paused for a moment.

He meant that he didn't have any intention of getting married, but he simply hadn't considered entering into a marriage contract.

But then I thought, after the engagement is dissolved, they will definitely not have any contact again, so wouldn't it be pointless to explain?

"Yes."

Jiang Yueyue blinked, "But, I kind of like my brother..."

When she said the last two words, her voice was so soft it was almost gone, and her bright eyes became evasive.

Her cheeks glowed with a rosy pink, like peach blossoms in spring, delicate and beautiful.

like?

Ning Xulin raised his eyebrows slightly, his expression unchanged. "Miss Jiang must have misunderstood. Saving you that day was at someone else's request."

Entrusted by someone else? She didn't know anyone in this cultivation world, the only explanation was... Yue Du.

The girl nodded. "Oh, I understand."

"In that case, it will be soon..."

Jiang Yueyue stepped forward and interrupted him:

“I like you, brother, not because you saved me that day. You should know that I am from the Jiang family... Even if I have done you a favor, there is no need for me to repay you with my body.”

After saying that, Jiang Yueyue's eyes and brows lit up with a smile.

"I know my brother doesn't hate me," she said softly, her soft red lips pursed slightly, giving her a playful air.

Ning Xulin frowned.

"As my brother said, I never thought of getting married to a stranger before I came here, but it's different when it's you."

The girl placed her fair fingertips on her heart, her expression appearing very serious.

“Tell me here, Brother Xinyue.”

The girl's straightforward words momentarily confused him, but Ning Xulin quickly recovered.

"...But I didn't feel anything."

Ning Xulin's expression remained unchanged, and his tone remained indifferent.

It was as if the person in front of him wasn't expressing love, but rather they were just chatting about everyday things.

"Really? But how will we know if we don't try?"

Patience ran out.

Ning Xulin turned his gaze to the girl, his expression suddenly turning cold. "I have no interest in discussing such useless things, and I have never thought of it, Miss Jiang."

Towards the end, his tone became a bit harsher.

He would never let love interfere with his cultivation.

"Okay." Jiang Yueyue lowered her eyelashes, looking somewhat dejected.

"I will tell my mother when I get back."

Ning Xulin nodded, his expression returning to normal. "Thank you. I'll take you back."

Having learned from his previous experience, he paid close attention to the girl's figure this time.

Fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the Jiang family's house.

The two parted ways.

Ning Xulin sensed the gaze behind him and did not linger.

As he stepped inside, he was met with Jiang Yue's surprised gaze. "Yue'er, why are you back so early?"

"But you're not satisfied with that person?"

It should be impossible... That person is the best of the best in this generation, barely worthy of her Yue'er.

Otherwise, Jiang Yue wouldn't have agreed to the engagement and would have canceled it immediately.

The girl shook her head. "No, it's that he's not satisfied with me..."

Jiang Yue frowned, "That's because he doesn't know what's good for him. My Yue'er is the best!"

"Yes, you're right." Jiang Yueyue buried her head in the woman's arms, snuggling close. "Hug~"

Jiang Yue's heart softened for a moment, and she tried to ask, "Does Yue'er like him? If he does, Mother will tie him up and bring him here."

Actually, it's not necessary. With a marriage contract in hand, the other party can't break it even if she doesn't agree.

In terms of strength, the Jiang family is even more superior.

Thinking of Ning Xulin's appearance, she nodded and said frankly, "I like him."

She liked him so much that she wanted to bring him down from his pedestal and let his calm, pale golden eyes be filled with love.

Aren't they supposed to be high and mighty? ...What if someone in a position of power were to make a move on their love?

Jiang Yueyue's inner desire to conquer was at play.

"What do you like? Appearance?"

That person's appearance was indeed outstanding, but Jiang Yue mainly looked at his talent.

The girl blinked. "That's just one reason."

"Moon, if you only care about looks, Mother can find you many..."

Jiang Yueyue was stunned when she heard this.

Before she could react, her adoptive mother said, "The entire Jiang clan will be yours in the future, so don't fall for a man too easily. Of course... this is just your mother's opinion. If you truly love him, I will fight for it for you."

The Palace of No Worries should not be underestimated, but it's not impossible... Besides, the two are already engaged, so it's perfectly legitimate.

In just a few breaths, Jiang Yue had already made up her mind.

The woman's gentle expression and thoughtful look made it easy to guess what she was planning.

Jiang Yueyue could feel the warmth emanating from the other person; those warm hands encircled her, gently patting her back with a soothing touch.

So warm.

Jiang Yueyue blinked, gently nuzzled against her, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Mother is so good."

Even though she had been back at the Jiang family for a long time, she was still moved.

Jiang Yue was taken aback for a moment, then her heart softened even more. "No, who is Yue'er good to? Yue'er can tell Mother whatever she thinks."

"Yes, I love Mommy the most."

"There's no need for that. Mother, just break off the engagement... in a month."

Jiang Yueyue slightly raised her chin, a hint of interest flashing in her eyes.

Ning Xulin doesn't want to get married, and she doesn't want to either.

So a month is enough; going any longer would interfere with her fishing, which isn't worth it.

……

Inside Sanssouci Palace.

Ning Qi was somewhat disappointed in him. It was all for naught that he had fought against all odds to secure the marriage agreement back then... and now he couldn't even count on him for such a good thing.

Thinking of Jiang Yue's words, he composed himself.

Ning Qi composed himself. "Do you really want to break off the engagement?"

Ning Xulin spoke frankly, "Father, I never thought about those things."

He was born with high hopes and was the most promising genius to ascend to heaven.

For him, matters of the heart were undoubtedly superfluous.

It should be noted that no cultivator in the Upper Cultivation Realm has ascended to immortality in the past thousand years.