Many people were sizing up Yang Feilong, who wore a faint smile on his face.
He was neither overly friendly nor distant.
Han Yun, linking arms with Yang Feilong, smiled and returned the greetings.
"Sister, I just received some news," a young man who bore a resemblance to Han Yun walked over and said to her.
"What news?" Han Yun was taken aback.
"It's said the Lin family is coming to propose marriage." the young man stated.
"The Lin family, to propose marriage?" Han Yun's brow furrowed. "Who in our family does the Lin family wish to marry?"
"Who else could it be? Naturally, it's you, Sister!" the young man said with a smile. As he spoke, he glanced at Yang Feilong, a flicker of dissatisfaction in his eyes, as Yang Feilong appeared so young, even younger than himself.
Really, why did Sister find such a young boyfriend?
Hearing her brother's words, Han Yun's face showed annoyance. "Just have Father reject them!"
"It's not that easy to reject!" Han Yun's brother, Han Jing, said helplessly. "After all, the joint operation last night went quite smoothly between our families! Perhaps it's because the Jinwu Sect offended you, Sister, that the Lin family specifically apologized to our family and the Mo family!"
Han Yun's brow furrowed.
Before Han Yun could speak, Han Jing continued, "Moreover, the Lin family's sincerity is immense. The betrothal gifts are priceless, and Lin Wushuang broke through to the Spirit Martial realm last night! After Father heard this news, he discussed it with Grandfather and the others, and they are leaning towards agreeing to the Lin family's proposal! Lin Wushuang, at only twenty-five or twenty-six years old, has reached the Spirit Martial realm. His future prospects are limitless! He could potentially become a Yuan Martial realm cultivator in his early thirties! The Lin family had many young master candidates before, but with Lin Wushuang's breakthrough, he has been directly designated as the young master! Unless others surpass him later, they cannot shake Lin Wushuang's position as young master!"
"How can this be?" Han Yun was shocked and angry.
Lin Wushuang, the Lin family's prodigy, and now the designated young master!
She knew her family could not refuse such terms.
"I suggest you clarify things with your boyfriend. Otherwise, when the Lin family's proposal entourage arrives later, he might be humiliated!" Han Jing whispered. "Alright, I won't say more. Consider it. But time is short, so make your decision quickly!"
Han Jing then left. Before departing, he glanced at Yang Feilong again, a look of indifference flashing in his eyes.
He was very displeased with the idea of Yang Feilong, this young man, becoming his brother-in-law, and thus did not greet Yang Feilong.
"What's wrong?" Yang Feilong approached with a light smile, seeing Han Yun's troubled expression.
If he were to use his divine sense, he could have overheard the siblings' conversation, but he didn't. It was too impolite. Of course, he could tell that the young man disliked him, even detested him, and he deduced that the young man had brought bad news, or else Han Yun wouldn't be like this!
"You should go," Han Yun said, biting her lip.
"Go? Where?" Yang Feilong was taken aback.
"Let me send you away!" Han Yun's eyes reddened, and she said in a low voice.
"What happened?" Yang Feilong's expression turned serious.
Han Yun thought for a moment, then recounted what her brother had told her.
"The Lin family and our Han family are both top families in Qinglan City. Lin Wushuang, the young generation of the Lin family, has now broken through to the Spirit Martial realm and has been designated as the Lin family's young master. My family will likely agree to the Lin family's proposal!" Han Yun said with a bitter laugh.
"I don't want to make things difficult for you!"
"However, thank you for your good intentions!"
Hearing Han Yun's words, Yang Feilong was silent for a long time. After a pause, he asked, "Are you willing?"
"Of course, I'm not willing, but what choice do I have?" Han Yun said helplessly, her face etched with a sense of powerlessness.
This was not something she could decide.
In fact, she was considered very outstanding. Her father also approved. Originally, Yang Feilong just needed to come for a formality. After all, Yang Feilong had showcased his ancient martial arts talent yesterday, and with his youth, her family, though not verbally agreeing, would have essentially settled it after meeting him.
This way, she would also have an easier time later, no longer facing the issue of arranged marriages.
Who would have thought that after happily bringing Yang Feilong over, she would receive such a crushing blow? If her mental fortitude wasn't strong, she would have broken down on the spot.
But even without breaking down, she felt utterly miserable now!
She felt her life was filled with darkness.
What about Lin Wushuang?
His combat prowess was excellent, his talent was good, and his appearance, though incomparable to Yang Feilong, was not bad. She didn't care about a man's looks, but she cared about the feeling. She didn't want an arranged marriage because, to her, it would hurt her feelings and treat her as a mere tool.
A tool for an arranged marriage.
Although many girls in her family eventually became tools for arranged marriages, she didn't want to be one of them.
Why did she find Yang Feilong?
Because Yang Feilong appealed to her, and more importantly, she genuinely liked Yang Feilong.
But now, she was to be married into an arranged marriage with someone she disliked, and Lin Wushuang was not a good match.
She didn't mind a man having multiple wives, as many men in her family had more than one wife. But what about Lin Wushuang? He was known for his womanizing, she knew this.
Of course, in ancient martial arts families, this situation wasn't considered too severe.
They believed that having good talent, strength, and a few women was normal.
"If you don't like it, I'll help you!" Yang Feilong grinned.
Looking at Yang Feilong's smile, Han Yun stared at him blankly.
"What? Is that not okay?" Yang Feilong said with a smile. As he spoke, he drew Han Yun into his embrace, and her body trembled.
Then, Yang Feilong looked into Han Yun's eyes, his face beaming, and said, "You are my girlfriend now, and no one can take you away from me!"