Chapter 41

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Chapter 41: The Only Relative

You You had anticipated Long Xi would choose the Wu Family. Though he’d hinted at selecting her during his visit, Xun Rong was right—this decision concerned the entire Long Family, not just him.

Long Xi finally bowed toward Wu Yue and declared, "I thank the celestial maiden. I, Long Xi, pledge myself as your Follower. Through the trials of immortality, I shall never abandon you."

Wu Yue giggled, waving for her chosen ones to rise. She spun to face You You, eyes gleaming with triumph. "My turn’s done! Now you pick!" Her tone dripped with childish competitiveness.

You You stood calmly. "I choose the An Yi Yuan Family as my relatives."

Silence fell. When no second name followed, the Grand Priest stammered, "Th-that’s all?"

"Just the Yuan Family," You You confirmed.

Murmurs erupted below:

"One family? What about the rest of us?"

"See? This celestial maiden’s incompetent—too scared to build a proper sect!"

"Why Yuan? They’ve only got that dying Elder. Useless for founding sects!"

The Grand Priest pressed, "Noble Lady, perhaps reconsider? Only Yuan Family?"

"Not enough?"

"It’s… unconventional."

You You tapped her chin. "Then I’ll pick a Follower too." She turned to the white-haired elder in the crowd. "Elder, will you join me?"

Elder: "…"

Ling Qi: "…"

Crowd: "…"

Grand Priest: *internally screaming*

The square exploded in gasps. Even Wu Yue’s smugness faltered as she studied You You. "You… really want that wrinkled old man?" She leaned closer, whispering conspiratorially, "I’ve got prettier ones. Want to trade? But not Long Xi—he’s mine!"

"Young Mistress!" A Wu Family elder yanked her back, then sneered at You You. "Our celestial maiden pities your ignorance. Let the Wu Family teach you how to pick proper relatives."

"No need. Yuan suits me."

The Wu Family Head scoffed. "Commoners shouldn’t play noble games. You’ll ruin your sect before—"

"Who says she can’t choose?!"

A azure phoenix descended, its tail feathers painting the sky. Upon it stood a crimson-robed man whose beauty silenced the crowd. He landed beside You You, smirking at the Wu Family. "Long Family? Mediocre. Only fools prize them."

Long Xi gaped. "Feng Rong?!"