Chapter 146

Chapter 146: Breaking the Engagement

The storage bag contained various cultivation resources. Zhou Luo made a rough estimate; even conservatively, it was worth almost a thousand spiritual stones.

Such a lavish gesture made him look up at her in surprise.

Wang Yu Wei maintained her smile as she waited for his response.

"Miss Wang, I, Zhou Luo, am not such a man," Zhou Luo declared, holding the storage bag with firm righteousness.

"After joining, your monthly stipend will be one hundred spiritual stones," Wang Yu Wei stated calmly.

To be honest, when she had first heard the conditions her family offered, even she had been stunned for quite some time.

Because the treatment was already on par with that of the family’s Elders.

Zhou Luo was equally shocked in expression.

He hadn’t expected the Wang Family to offer such generous terms.

Anyone else would likely abandon everything and agree.

But Zhou Luo was different.

He couldn’t give up everything he had in the Lin Family to join an unfamiliar clan, forcing him to adapt all over again—that was too much of a time waste.

So he remained resolute: "Miss Wang, please don’t mention this matter again."

"Are you sure you won’t consider it?"

At that moment, Wang Li finally couldn’t help but emerge from the shadows.

Wang Yu Wei and Zhou Luo both stood up simultaneously.

Zhou Luo cupped his hands in a respectful salute. "Elder Wang, I am aware of the Wang Family’s great kindness towards me. But regarding this matter, I must beg your forgiveness, for I cannot comply."

Wang Li wore a look of regret, yet did not press the issue, merely saying with a smile, "It’s alright, it’s alright."

As he spoke, he walked to the head seat and sat down, then inquired further, "Well then, last night, did any maiden catch your eye?"

"Elder Wang…" Zhou Luo looked troubled.

But Wang Li waved his hand dismissively. "No need for worry. I simply wish to form a friendly bond with you."

Since pulling him into their ranks proved impossible, he could only plan to establish a connection through marital ties, befriending this future second level Pill Master.

Perhaps it could even bring many benefits to the Wang Family in the future.

Hearing these words, Zhou Luo finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Though at this stage, he still held certain requirements regarding concubines.

After all, he didn’t want to marry one back and turn the Zhou Garden into a place of chaos and strife.

And their spiritual roots absolutely needed to be reasonably good.

As for those maidens last night—since their family arranged them for such purposes, they were clearly the less valued sort.

"Elder Wang, I haven’t such thoughts for now," Zhou Luo said.

Setting aside the reasons mentioned earlier, even just managing his eight wives stretched him thin. It was truly a case of being willing but unable.

Adding a few more wives… Just the thought of it.

He could only look on and lament helplessly.

So he ultimately chose to decline.

Everything could wait until he found the dual cultivation technique.

"Nephew Zhou, have you misunderstood my meaning?" Wang Li said, unwilling to give up.

Logically, since the other party was lustful, he shouldn’t have rejected such a favorable offer.

Zhou Luo hastily explained, "Elder Wang, I understand your intention, but I am powerless."

Wang Yu Wei, standing nearby, blushed slightly upon hearing these words and covered her face with a light laugh.

"Very well, since Nephew Zhou insists, I naturally won’t force you," Wang Li said.

As he spoke, he took out a token from his robe and gently slid it across, landing near Zhou Luo.

"Please forgive last night’s incident."

"Our Wang Family holds you in high regard. Should you encounter any troubles in the future, present this token to any Wang Family member for assistance."

Though rejected, Wang Li still extended a measure of goodwill.

Zhou Luo, seeing the token emblazoned with the Wang Family crest, didn’t refuse and repeatedly offered thanks.

"Father, I knew you’d be here."

Just then, a clear voice suddenly rang out from outside.

A young man strode in, dressed in a black cloak with intricate gold-thread patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs.

His features were sharp, his nose high-bridged, and his long hair casually tied back. A few stray locks fluttered untamed in the air as he walked.

Zhou Luo observed the tall, lean man, sensing a demeanor reminiscent of the Qinyuan Sect’s Elder Liu.

On the main seat, Wang Li’s expression darkened. "What are you doing here?"

"I’ve come to break off the engagement," the young man said, arriving in the hall, a faint smile curling his lips.

"Scoundrel! How dare you say that?" Wang Li slammed the table and rose, thundering with rage as he glared.

Zhou Luo stiffened inwardly.

He silently noted that this youth dared speak to his father this way.

In the strictly hierarchical long-life families, that was truly unheard of.

And by mentioning "breaking off the engagement"—

Could he be Wang Lang, the Third Young Lady’s fiancé?

Zhou Luo had first heard that name upon entering the Qinyuan Sect.

Back then, Wang Xian had lamented angrily that Wang Lang had given up studying at the Immortal Sect.

In that instant, Zhou Luo remembered the man.

"Father, this marriage was arranged without my consent. Now that the Lin Family also objects, why can’t we end it?"

Wang Lang met those furious eyes calmly, his composure unshaken.

He did not show any timidity just because the other party was his father.

"Unworthy son, with one palm strike I’ll kill you."

Wang Li flew into a rage, spiritual light radiating all over his body, and was about to take real action.

"Uncle Li, wait a moment."

Outside, Lin Xin hurried over, her expression unusually flustered.

Previously, she had expressed her thoughts to him with a troubled heart.

Originally, she thought that if he refused, she would have to accept fate.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she said it, he was overjoyed and agreed without hesitation.

Furthermore, disregarding dissuasion, he immediately wanted to inform his father about it.

This led to the events unfolding now.

After seeing Lin Xin, Wang Li’s expression softened a little. Suppressing his anger, he said, "Third Young Lady, you must not listen to this unworthy son’s nonsense."

Matters having come to this, unwilling as she was, she ultimately braced herself and said, "Uncle Li, actually, I share the same idea as him."

"What?" Wang Li was greatly shocked, he asked, "Third Young Lady, what exactly do you mean?"

Lin Xin clutched her skirt, biting her lip hard, not speaking.

"Father, I agree, after all…"

Boom—

Before Wang Lang could finish speaking, Wang Li suddenly struck with a palm.

Golden spiritual energy surged out, carrying terrifying might, and heavily crashed onto Wang Lang.

His entire body flew back like a cannonball, directly knocked out of the hall, and lay stiffly on the ground, unconscious.

Zhou Luo’s body trembled.

Wow.

As expected, such rebellious behavior in long-life families was no different from seeking death.

"Servants, lock this unworthy son in the forbidden area, do not allow him out."

The standing Wang Li said furiously.

If it weren’t his own son, this palm strike could have directly killed this little beast.

Outside, servants immediately carried him away for treatment.

In the hall, the other three hurriedly lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound.

Wang Li, his anger somewhat subsiding, also realized he had lost composure. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his mind.

"I’m afraid I’ve let you see a joke."

Sitting back in the main seat, Wang Li said calmly.

After speaking, he turned his gaze to Lin Xin: "Third Young Lady, can you tell me the reason for canceling the engagement?"

"I…"

Lin Xin was momentarily speechless, her heart trembled.

She thought, with his attitude, if there was no explanation, it would be hard to settle this matter.

With difficulty, she raised her head, gritted her teeth, and said, "Uncle Li, actually, I have someone I like."