Chapter 50

Tonight, Nan Ying stands by the window, her makeup exquisitely beautiful.

Dressed in a snow-white robe, the hem of her dress sways, outlining her graceful and slender figure.

Her hair is neatly tied up, revealing her slender and fair swan neck, her eyes like water, and her lips full and red.

Standing there, she seems to dim the brilliance of the surrounding lights, drawing the attention of countless onlookers, some men even showing signs of infatuation.

Looking at Su Yi, Nan Ying lightly bit her red lip, her eyes misty with a hint of melancholy, and said, "I thought that without your cultivation, Brother Su wouldn't bother with such gatherings. Don't misunderstand, I have no intention of mocking you."

Su Yi remained expressionless, ignoring her completely, too lazy to deal with this woman.

In his past life, he detested such hypocritical people the most.

"Su Yi, it's been a long time."

Suddenly, a commotion arose in the crowd, and a group of people approached, all dressed in fine attire, exuding an air of authority, clearly high-ranking figures.

The one who spoke was an elderly man with gray hair and a vigorous spirit, his eyes sharp and piercing, almost intimidating.

However, when his gaze fell on Su Yi, his expression softened with a hint of sorrow.

"Uncle Zhou."

Su Yi bowed slightly.

This man was none other than "Qingfeng Sword Elder" Zhou Huaiqiu, the fourth-ranking elder of the Qinghe Sword Mansion.

Back when Su Yi was still an outer disciple of the Qinghe Sword Mansion, Zhou Huaiqiu had always been quite appreciative and supportive of him, offering him much care.

At the same time, Su Yi noticed that among those following Zhou Huaiqiu were Ni Hao, Li Tianhan, the head of the Li family, and other important figures of the Li family.

Zhou Huaiqiu sighed lightly and said, "I've heard about what happened to you in Guangling City. Whatever the case, don't let it bring you down. Living a good life is the most important thing."

Su Yi's eyes flickered, and he nodded.

Zhou Huaiqiu hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Su Yi, don't take it the wrong way, but I suggest you leave Wen Lingzhao as soon as possible."

"She is now a 'Master's Disciple,' and you should understand the weight of that title. You... are destined to be unable to be with her."

After saying this, Zhou Huaiqiu, worried about upsetting Su Yi, patted his shoulder in comfort.

"Brother Su, Uncle Zhou is just looking out for you. Don't misunderstand," Nan Ying said softly, "We all know that with your current status, if you continue to be with Wen Lingzhao, a Master's Disciple, it will only bring disaster, not fortune."

Though she said this, a hint of schadenfreude flashed in her eyes.

Su Yi ignored Nan Ying and said to Zhou Huaiqiu, "Uncle Zhou, you don't know, I've already had the intention to dissolve this marriage."

Zhou Huaiqiu looked relieved and said, "I'm glad to hear that."

Nan Ying's lips curled into a mocking smile. Was this still the proud outer disciple sword leader from back then?

It seemed that a year of living as a赘婿 had already shattered his pride, forcing him to bow to reality!

Ni Hao had been watching coldly from the side, not bothering to intervene.

Warriors and ordinary people were from two different worlds.

Seeing this, Su Yi realized they had misunderstood.

The reason he wanted to dissolve the marriage was simply because he didn't want to wear a green hat unknowingly!

How could he possibly care about the troubles a "Master's Disciple" might bring?

Shaking his head, Su Yi didn't bother to explain.

"Brother Zhou, the banquet is about to start. Should we go in?"

Li Tianhan, who had been silent, suddenly spoke with a smile.

Zhou Huaiqiu nodded and said to Su Yi, "You're being blocked here because you don't have an invitation, right? Come with us then."

With that, he stepped forward.

The others followed closely.

The guards stationed nearby stepped aside, not daring to obstruct them.

Hu Quan couldn't help but whisper, "Son-in-law, they must be mistaken. You clearly have an invitation, even a VIP one, and Lord Fu Shan specifically instructed..."

"Never mind, let's go."

Su Yi smiled, interrupting him, and walked toward the Longmen Bridge with his hands behind his back.

Hu Quan hurried to follow.

As a mere steward, he had no invitation and had to stay close to Su Yi.

As night deepened,

In the center of the Longmen Bridge, above the Dacang River,

A three-zhang high, ten-zhang wide platform was surrounded by tables and chairs, the torches casting a bright light.

When the Longmen competition began, this place would become the center of attention.

At this moment, many important figures from Guangling City and Luoyun City were already seated around the platform.

From Guangling City, there were the city lord Fu Shan, the head of the guards Nie Beihu, the head of the Huang family, Huang Yunchong, and other important figures.

From the Wen family, since the head of the family, Wen Changjing, had gone to the Tianyuan Academy many days ago, the second elder of the main branch, Wen Changqing, was in attendance.

From Luoyun City, the city lord Li Jianyu, the head of the Mo family, Mo Haolong, and other important figures of Luoyun City were present.

When Zhou Huaiqiu and his group arrived, the important figures from both cities stood up, smiling and greeting them.

This scene caused a stir in the nearby area.

"Look, that's 'Qingfeng Sword Elder' Zhou Huaiqiu, a prominent figure of the Qinghe Sword Mansion!"

"During this Longmen competition, the outstanding young talents from which family might be chosen by Lord Zhou Huaiqiu to become disciples of the Qinghe Sword Mansion!"

"Who is that woman? Her beauty is extraordinary!"

"She is an inner disciple of the Qinghe Sword Mansion, named Nan Ying, a fairy-like figure, and a renowned beauty in the Yunhe County City!"

"When will I have the chance to participate in such a banquet? I would die content..."

... On the nearby river, the sails were dotted, and the lights were brilliant, the people on the boats excited, their faces filled with longing and anticipation.

This was a grand banquet for the elite, a place where the most talented competed.

For the people of the two cities, being able to participate was already a great honor!

Amidst the excited chatter, Zhou Huaiqiu, Li Tianhan, Nan Ying, Ni Hao, and others took their seats.

Li Tianhan seemed to notice something and said, "I see that most people are here, but there's an empty seat next to Lord Fu Shan. Who is it for?"

The important figures present looked over, their curiosity piqued.

City Lord Fu Shan, the host of the Longmen Banquet, naturally had the central seat, closest to the Longmen platform, with an excellent view.

However, there was an empty chair next to him.

Fu Shan laughed and said, "This is for a distinguished guest. As for who it is, I'll keep it a secret for now."

The crowd was surprised, speculating wildly.

A distinguished guest?

Who could it be?

Could it be someone even more important than Zhou Huaiqiu?

Huang Yunchong and Nie Beihu exchanged glances, guessing the identity, their hearts racing.

This seemingly ordinary seat next to Lord Fu Shan held significant meaning!

However, since Fu Shan didn't want to reveal it, they wisely kept quiet.

At the same time,

In the nearby area of the banquet venue, many figures gathered.

Most were young talents from the major clans.

They weren't qualified to sit at the banquet and could only watch from the sidelines.

"Eh, Su Yi, how did you get in here?"

When Su Yi and Hu Quan appeared, they were quickly recognized.

The one speaking was none other than Wen Shaobei!

His face was full of surprise, as if he couldn't believe Su Yi was still able to participate.

The other young talents of the Wen family were also taken aback.

Su Yi glanced at Wen Shaobei, almost admiring his resilience.

Earlier in the day, he had been slapped hard by Huang Ganjun, and the bruises on his cheeks hadn't fully faded, yet he was already bouncing back.

"He's Su Yi? Sigh, a waste of a Master's Disciple's husband, it's just not right."

The young talents from other clans whispered, pointing and discussing Su Yi.

Su Yi ignored them, his gaze calm, enjoying the night scenery.

From here, the Dacang River was dotted with lights like stars, the reflections shimmering with the flowing water, a beautiful sight.

Seeing Su Yi remain silent, Wen Shaobei snorted and looked away.

Today was the Longmen Banquet, with many important figures present, and no one dared to act rashly.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A drumbeat echoed through the night, deep and resonant, spreading far and wide.

The people on both banks of the Dacang River were excited, the drumbeat signaling the start of the Longmen competition!

At the main venue, the conversations stopped, and all eyes turned to the Longmen platform.

City Lord Fu Shan of Guangling City and City Lord Li Jianyu of Luoyun City both ascended the platform, becoming the focus of attention.

Su Yi also looked over.

Li Jianyu, dressed in a silver-patterned robe, was tall and imposing, his presence commanding despite his age.

As the drumbeat ceased, Li Jianyu's gaze swept the crowd, and he spoke in a deep voice,

"Today's Longmen competition is different from the past. Lord Fu Shan and I have agreed that the young talent from the city that wins first place will gain control of Lingzhu Island for ten years!"

The crowd was stunned, surprised by this news.

Clearly, they had no idea about this major announcement and were taken aback.

As the commotion died down, Li Jianyu smiled and said, "Fortunately, Elder Zhou Huaiqiu of the Qinghe Sword Mansion is here to witness this."

In the VIP seats, Zhou Huaiqiu stood up and smiled, "It's an honor for me."

"Ha ha ha, Brother Zhou, please take your seat."

Li Jianyu laughed heartily, looking at Fu Shan, "Lord Fu Shan, is this acceptable?"

"No problem."

Fu Shan smiled, calm and composed.

"Great!"

Li Jianyu waved his hand, "Since that's settled, let's not waste any more time. Let's start the Longmen competition now!"

With that, he and Fu Shan stepped down, clearing the platform.

Almost simultaneously, a figure from Luoyun City leaped out, rushing onto the platform.

"Who from Guangling City will face me in this first match?"

It was a silver-robed young man, a sheathed long sword at his waist, standing tall and handsome, his presence captivating.

As soon as he appeared, he drew the attention of everyone present.