Chapter 199

Chapter 199: Marriage With Third Young Lady

Zhou Luo was somewhat surprised by Lin Xin’s first remark.

He rose and cupped his hands respectfully, saying, "Many thanks for your concern, Third Young Lady."

Lin Xin didn’t say more. Instead, she produced a mid-grade magical artifact and extended it towards him.

"Consider this your reward."

The reward naturally referred to Zhou Luo having saved Wang Yu Wei.

Though the two women belonged to different families, their bond ran deeper than that of biological sisters.

As children, Lin Xin’s mother had taken pity on little Yu Wei after her mother was imprisoned and brought her up alongside her own daughter.

It wasn’t until Yu Wei turned twelve that she was returned to the Wang Family.

Having grown up as playmates, the two had long established a profound friendship.

Therefore, upon initially learning that Yu Wei hadn’t been taken away, Lin Xin assumed she had fallen into a trap, beyond saving, and mourned for a long time.

Had it not been for that letter, she wouldn’t have learned of her friend’s safety so swiftly.

This reward was also Lin Xin’s way of expressing gratitude to Zhou Luo.

After all, without him, her friend might not have survived.

Zhou Luo remained slightly dazed, instinctively responding, "Third Young Lady, truly no need for this."

"You’ve earned it." Lin Xin pressed the magical artifact firmly into his arms.

His act of saving Wang Yu Wei had genuinely astonished her.

In her impression, Zhou Luo had always been cautious, unwilling to undertake even the slightest risk.

Yet for a woman, he chose to lure away the evil cultivators alone.

Had it been anyone else, they likely would have reversed roles—using the unconscious Wang Yu Wei as bait instead.

At this thought, a glimmer of light flashed within her beautiful eyes as she regarded Zhou Luo.

Did he care for Yu Wei too?

Immediately, a pang of regret stirred within her.

If it were true, it boded ill for both of them.

For both were alchemy geniuses within their respective families. Neither family would ever consent to him marrying into her family or her marrying into his.

This was inevitable.

"Yu Wei told me everything. I hadn’t imagined you’d go so far," Lin Xin spoke again, seated by the round table.

Hearing these words, Zhou Luo finally understood why she had abruptly decided to reward him with a magical artifact.

He inquired, "Has Miss Yu Wei returned?"

Lin Xin shook her head. "No. She was taken away."

"Taken away?" Zhou Luo expressed considerable surprise.

Subsequently, he learned the details from her account.

In the past, when Wang Yu Wei woke up, she was already on a crane, and accompanying her was a woman.

That woman was an elder of Biquan True Sect, and it was said she was also a Golden Core great cultivator.

At that time, she was passing by Longfeng Mountain range by chance, and she felt a premonition; she discovered that Wang Yu Wei was actually a dual cultivation body, rare to encounter in a century, so she took her away, intending to introduce her to the Immortal Sect.

Later, Wang Yu Wei requested to send two letters back; one was mailed back to the family, and the other one was naturally delivered to Lin Xin.

It was exactly because of that letter that Lin Xin came to know about the subsequent events.

Naturally, she felt extremely grateful toward Zhou Luo.

"Biquan True Sect?" Zhou Luo asked with confusion, feeling very unfamiliar with this Immortal Sect name.

But quite soon, through Lin Xin’s introduction, he came to understand about this Immortal Sect.

The entire Huoyun Country was divided into five major states, among which Jinyun State was the major state where Qinyuan Domain was located.

Within the state, there were nine grand domains, with Jin Yun Domain as the center, and the remaining eight domains surrounded it like stars encircling the moon.

Qinyuan Domain was to the north of Jin Yun Domain, with the Longfeng Mountain range on its right as a boundary, adjacent to Chimagong Sect.

And this Biquan True Sect originated from the largest domain, Jin Yun Domain.

Within Jin Yun Domain, there were Three sects and three clans, making up six prestigious Immortal Gates.

Biquan True Sect was one of them; it was a sect entirely composed of women, within which multiple Nascent Soul cultivators were reportedly stationed, with profound depth.

One should know that Qinyuan Sect, monopolizing a domain, only had a single Nascent Soul cultivator openly acknowledged.

If Wang Yu Wei could successfully join this sect, that would bring a great advancement event; her future would be boundless.

Precisely because of this, on learning this news, the entire Wang Family immediately boiled with excitement, overjoyed.

If Wang Yu Wei returned successfully later, the Wang Family would not only gain an additional Foundation Establishment strong person, but also receive care from Biquan True Sect.

This matter caused the other four long-life families to feel intense envy.

After hearing this introduction, Zhou Luo nodded slightly.

It seemed after this event, his trade agreement with Wang Yu Wei would likely terminate.

To foster goodwill, the Wang Family would not only free her mother but also provide good care.

He had not expected this woman to possess such fortune, gaining favor from a Golden Core powerful figure.

Zhou Luo felt deep emotion inwardly, though not envy.

That was because Golden Core, for him, was merely a matter of time.

As long as he lived long enough, what level could he not achieve?

"Yu Wei specifically said in the letter, she owed you an enormous favor; she could not come to find you then, so if you were still alive, she would repay this debt of gratitude later," Lin Xin said.

These words made Zhou Luo’s heart tense sharply.

He was not certain whether his use of the treasure might be discovered by that Golden Core powerful figure.

But it should be fine; at that person’s level and status, such minor matters would likely be beneath notice.

Having an Immortal Sect disciple owe him gratitude was still somewhat favorable.

"Miss Yu Wei certainly possesses abundant blessings," Zhou Luo said lightly, chuckling.

Lin Xin nodded in agreement.

Her close friend gaining such a massive opportunity brought her joy as well.

Then she lowered her voice: "There’s one more thing."

Zhou Luo noticed her serious expression and sat up straight: "Third Young Lady, please speak."

Lin Xin, her delicate and fair face tinged with a blush, pressed her red lips together, looking somewhat awkward.

"Grandfather instructed me to return and marry you."

Back then, to refuse the Wang Family, she had chosen Zhou Luo as her shield, and afterward, she wrote to inform her grandfather, Lin Tian Xiong.

When Lin Yan brought reinforcements to aid Jiang City, he also brought the family head’s arrangement.

Lin Tian Xiong did not reproach her for this, merely telling her to return to the family with the reinforcements alongside Zhou Luo, and have the wedding as soon as possible.

Evidently, this family head also wanted to firmly tie Zhou Luo to the main family.

Zhou Luo had foreseen such a development; that was why he made Lin Xin promise three things at that time.

He spoke softly: "Can I decline?"

Lin Xin’s expression showed difficulty: "Fifth Elder said if you decline me, then I must personally apologize to the Wang Family and marry Wang Lang."

She, Third Young Lady, had viewed matters too simply then.

Someone like Lin Tian Xiong, capable of wielding the family head’s authority, easily saw through her clever ploy.

But if the partner was Zhou Luo, he did not mind showing goodwill once more—of course, only if they married quickly.

"What do you think we should do?" Zhou Luo asked in return.

Lin Xin gently bit her lip, her voice quiet: "We can only get married."

She had no right to refuse.

To this, Zhou Luo felt no objection; he said gravely,

"Having the marriage can work, but please remember, Third Young Lady, what you once said."