It looked like a family gathering, but everyone's face was filled with worry and anger. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Has there been no response from the Taichu Hall of Wandao Sect yet?"

On the main seat, the current head of the Wu family, Wu Yanhai, couldn't help but ask.

In the past few days, this was not the first time he inquired about this matter.

But he had to be this anxious.

If they couldn't get the support of Wandao Sect, even if the Buddhist Sect didn't migrate to the Chang'an Domain, the Wu family would fall from grace.

Because the old ancestor not only failed at breaking through but also suffered a backlash, with limited time left to live.

They tried all the methods they could think of, but to no avail.

The passing of the ancestor was an unchangeable fact.

So, while the issue of the Buddhist Sect's migration was still unresolved, Wu Yanhai wanted to find a way out for the Wu family. Otherwise, the Wu family would be weakened by antagonistic forces even before the Buddhist Sect's migration was finalized.

As the Chang'an Domain was one of the great domains occupied by the Human Clan, the cultivation resources were incredibly rich. Once they couldn't hold on to the current resources, it would be even more difficult to rise again.

To this end, he wanted to marry off his most talented daughter to Lu Jin'an as a concubine.

He didn't expect Saint Lu to favor the Wu family, just hoped that with the prestige of Saint Lu, other forces wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

This way, even if the ancestor passed away, the Wu family would still have time for others to take the ancestor's place.

"Head of the family." An elder from the Wu family said, "Taichu Hall hasn't responded yet."

After some hesitation, he couldn't help but say, "I think Taichu Hall probably ignored our proposal because, whether it's Mu Jianxian or Saintess Zhu next to Saint Lu, they are both women of extraordinary talent...

In my opinion, we shouldn't have proposed marriage. There's never been any rumors of Saint Lu being lustful, and what we did might have already offended Taichu Hall and Qingmiao Palace."

"Fourth Elder, that's not right." The Second Elder slowly said, "Saint Lu is still at the Two Realms Pass slaying demons and hasn't returned to Taichu Hall yet. How do you know this plan won't work?

Besides, Bi Qiong bears the Transparent Sword Body, destined to become a Sword Immortal in the future. Her talent is no less than Mu Jianxian and Saintess Zhu. As for her background... When Bi Qiong attains the realm of the Divine Hidden Sword Immortal in the future, our Wu family will be a First-class Family, no weaker than Qingmiao Palace."

"Besides!" The Third Elder also spoke up, "Both Mu Jianxian and Saintess Zhu are geniuses in the Sword Dao, indicating that Saint Lu has a fondness for sword cultivators. Therefore, Taichu Hall not responding now just means Saint Lu hasn't returned to Taichu Hall yet."

The Fourth Elder frowned and was about to speak when the family head hurriedly asked, "What about the disciples of the Wu family who are fighting at the Two Realms Pass? Have they contacted Saint Lu?"

Upon hearing the family head's voice, there was a moment of silence among those present.

The family head was really anxious.

Although the Wu family was a powerful Second Grade Family, how could they privately contact Saint Lu at the Two Realms Pass?

Moreover, given the strict military orders at the Two Realms Pass, unless the Wu family had significant military information to report, there was no chance to contact Saint Lu; the disparity was too great.

And how could the disciples of the Wu family possess important military intelligence?

Their Second Grade Sect's intelligence capabilities couldn't possibly compare to the first Immortal Sect in the world, Wandao Sect.

As for falsely reporting military information... that was absolutely out of the question.

Wu Yanhai also realized he had lost his composure a bit and sighed helplessly.

To think that their Wu family was also a millennia-old family of immortal lineage, who else would not give some face, except when facing the Five Sects and Seven Schools in the past?

Unfortunately, now they could only truly rely on Wandao Sect.

As for the forces that had previously been on good terms with the Wu family... heh, it would be fortunate if they didn't take advantage of the Buddhist Sect's migration to hit them when they were down.

After all, in the Chang'an Domain where Wandao Sect was located, there aren't many opportunities to reshuffle one's status.

"Family head, what if Taichu Hall has already discarded our engagement note?" The Fourth Elder hesitated for a few seconds, but couldn't resist speaking: "Nowadays, the ancestor might pass away any day now, and we must prepare for the possibility of failure in order to minimize losses at the least."

No one opposed his words after he spoke them.

Wu Yanhai tightened his grip on the chair's armrest. After a moment of silence, the Third Elder suggested, "Head of the family, perhaps we could write another letter of apology, saying that the people below misunderstood and wrote 'concubine' instead of 'maid'..."

Hearing the Third Elder's words, Wu Yanhai's gaze became sharp: "What do you take my daughter for? Bi Qiong possesses a one-in-a-million Transparent Sword Body, how could she be a maid?!"

The Third Elder took a sip of tea: "Head of the family, the future of the Wu family is more important. What if one day Saint Lu..."

"Silence!" Wu Yanhai directly cut off his voice: "Making Bi Qiong a concubine is already my bottom line. If you think it's unsuitable, go and take the ancestor's place!"

"Exactly." The Second Elder also supported the family head: "Saint Lu already has Mu Jianxian and Saintess Zhu by his side, so the main wife is destined to be only one, and it's not shameful for Bi Qiong to become a concubine..."

The proposal of marriage was his idea, and Wu Biqiong was the daughter of the family head, so naturally, he had to side with the family head.

"Our Wu family originally migrated alongside Wandao Sect, and no matter what, Taichu Hall cannot ignore us, so we'll wait for the news..."

Before he finished speaking, someone rushed in from outside: "Reporting to the family head, Saint Lu has already set off from the Two Realms Pass."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yanhai first felt a sense of relief, then couldn't help but grow nervous again.

Though Wandao Sect had a one-way Space Crossing Gate to the Two Realms Pass, returning from the Two Realms Pass to Wandao Sect required taking a flying boat or traveling through the air.

But regardless, Saint Lu would return to Wandao Sect within three days, and a response would surely arrive within three days.

If there isn't any...

Wu Yanhai's eyes flickered: "Everyone should go about their own business and prepare for the worst. In these three days, do not let the news of the ancestor's condition leak out.

We must hold on until Wandao Sect resolves the Buddhist Sect's settlement!"

The shadows inside the hall dispersed one by one, while a maid ran hastily to the backyard and relayed what had just transpired to Ninth Miss Wu Biqiong.

After hearing this, Wu Biqiong slightly smiled: "Father still cares about me, that's good."

The maid's eyes flashed, and she quietly asked, "Miss, are you really content with this?"

"Why wouldn't I be content?"

"What about Mr. Sun? Didn't you like him..."

"Can he compare to Saint Lu?"

Wu Biqiong looked at herself in the mirror: "And when did this young lady ever say she liked him?"

That Mr. Sun was nothing but a lowly commoner from the Lower Realm. If not for possessing the Great Burning Ancient Body, who would pay any attention to him?

If she could seize this opportunity to get close to Lu Jin'an, that would be a great achievement.

The maid stared blankly at her young lady: "But..."

"But what?" Wu Biqiong cast a cold glance at the maid, her eyes glimmering: "Leak this information to Mr. Sun, and then spread it widely."

The maid nodded numbly and stepped out of the room.

Wu Biqiong's lips curved into a smile. That Mr. Sun had stayed at Wandao Sect, and according to rumors, had a decent relationship with Lu Jin'an. After all, Mr. Sun had boasted about it often enough.

This was a perfect opportunity to use his mouth to inquire about Lu Jin'an, and then use the rumors to compel Lu Jin'an to come willingly or not.

After all, the Wu family was among the first batch of families to migrate to the frontier of the Two Realms Pass with Wandao Sect back then. Wandao Sect had to show some respect and personally address this rumor.

By then, as long as Lu Jin'an came, she would have ways to approach him.

The methods of the Upper Realm were indeed far superior to those of the Lower Realm!

Wu Biqiong took the long sword from the dressing table, grasping the hilt, her eyes glinting as she stared at the sharp blade.

Because of Yang Guan, many Possessors were exposed in the Lower Realm, and to be on the safe side, she had to make several preparations.

If she could get close to Lu Jin'an, nobody would suspect her.

"I should thank that useless old ancestor for botching his breakthrough, otherwise I wouldn't have such a good opportunity."

Wu Biqiong let out a mocking laugh, feeling rather pleased.

Once that petty old ancestor was dead, she would have a way to control the entire Wu family.

Inserting such a thorn in the Chang'an Domain, let's see what Wandao Sect will do in the future!

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