Chapter 1215: Chapter 1215: Waiting
In the inner chamber is a woman who appears to be in her early thirties.
The woman is dressed in wedding attire, a phoenix crown and red robe, surrounded by busy maids helping her get ready.
"All of you, get out." Fang Muxue shouted angrily.
The maids around her looked troubled, "Mr. Qin instructed that the lady must be well dressed..."
"Is this the Guu Family or the Qin Family?" Fang Muxue said coldly.
"Will you leave by yourselves, or do I have to force you out?"
"Mercy, Lady Muxue." The maids showed fear.
They were just ordinary people, and even if some had a little cultivation, they couldn’t withstand Fang Muxue, a martial artist.
The woman shook her head, "You all should leave for now."
"Yes." The maids slowly retreated.
"Muxue, come over here." The woman sat on the bed, graceful and beautiful, speaking softly.
"Auntie." Fang Muxue quickly walked over to the woman.
"I heard from your father that you threw a big tantrum yesterday and even left home, is that true?" the woman asked softly.
"Yes, I was furious..." Fang Muxue said angrily.
The woman shook her head, interrupting, "Your father is stubborn, but he cares deeply for you. Don’t upset him."
"Also, you needn’t worry about your auntie’s affairs."
"I’m getting on in years. Eventually, I do need to get married. Do you want your auntie to end up alone?"
The woman spoke gently, teasing her a bit.
Fang Muxue pouted and said, "But auntie said you were going to wait for that person?"
"That person?" The woman was suddenly lost in thought and fell silent.
Not far away, Xiao Yi glanced at the woman.
In his eyes, the woman appeared to be in her early thirties, not a stunning beauty but gentle and charming, gracefully beautiful.
However, he was very clear that the woman’s age was not as it appeared.
For martial artists with deep cultivation, appearance does not correlate with age.
For martial artists at the Earth Extreme Realm and above, blessed with the power of Heaven and Earth Martial Arts, a lifespan can easily exceed hundreds of years.
Not to mention those at the Heavenly Extreme Realm or even the Saint Realm, Saint King Realm, and so forth.
Of course, this is similar to cultivation level; as long as one’s own cultivation surpasses another’s, one can sense the true cultivation through their aura.
The same goes for age; if one’s martial arts power and cultivation surpass another’s, they can also accurately sense it.
At this point, the woman came back from her trance.
A trace of a bitter smile appeared on her gentle face; she shook her head, "Not waiting anymore."
"Hmm?" After the woman recovered, her gaze shifted to Xiao Yi not far away.
"That young man, he looks quite handsome; is he your intended?"
"No." Fang Muxue’s face showed a hint of blush, and she shook her head repeatedly.
"He’s my brother’s friend."
"Oh?" The woman gave a surprised smile, "A friend of that brat Shushu?"
"To be recognized by Shushu as a friend, and in turn recognize Shushu as a friend."
"This person and Shushu must be quite close."
Saying this, the woman looked at Xiao Yi, smiled, and nodded.
Xiao Yi also nodded and returned the gesture, "Senior Yun Shang."
He naturally knew that the woman was Guu Yunshang.
However, Xiao Yi knew little about Guu Yunshang, having only vaguely heard the name.
Rumor has it that in those years, Guu Yunshang was a martial arts genius known throughout the Four-direction Domain.
Her family background, talent, and beauty were all top-notch, with a trail of admirers.
Of course, that was decades ago.
However, Xiao Yi was slightly puzzled; if she was a martial arts genius back then, why is her current cultivation only at the peak of the Saint King Realm?
Indeed, Guu Yunshang was only a peak Saint King Realm martial artist.
This could not escape Xiao Yi’s perception.
If one could be renowned in the Four-direction Domain as such a talent, one’s achievements should be at least above a Martial Arts Emperor.
"Senior Yun Shang, since you are waiting for someone, why not continue waiting?" For some reason, Xiao Yi suddenly wanted to ask this question.
Guu Yunshang was slightly stunned, then smiled.
"I spent my entire youth waiting, only to receive decades of silence."
"Is there still any meaning to wait?"
"Forget it." Guu Yunshang shook her head, "You’re still young. I could say more, but you wouldn’t understand."
Xiao Yi smiled knowingly, "Half and half, but I understand that the word ’wait’ carries a lot of weight."
"Because that word is hard to say, and if said, it might weigh down a lifetime."
"However." Xiao Yi frowned slightly, "He who waits may suffer greatly."
"Yet, who knows, the one who is waited for may not have it easy either."
Guu Yunshang’s eyes flashed with a hint of emotion, "Do you have someone to wait for? Or is someone waiting for you?"
"I don’t know." Xiao Yi shook his head, "But I have someone I need to find."
"Ha." Guu Yunshang smiled slightly, then looked at Fang Muxue, "Muxue, you and this young sir should leave."
"The wedding feast is about to start, and I still need to prepare."
"Yes, auntie." This time, Fang Muxue nodded obediently.
"Senior Yun Shang, farewell." Xiao Yi nodded and stepped outside.
At this time, inside the room, Guu Yunshang slightly pulled Fang Muxue.
"What’s up, auntie?" Fang Muxue asked, puzzled.
Guu Yunshang’s face was serious, "This young sir is outstanding. I don’t know if you might be interested in him."
"But, I advise you not to be."
"Why?" Fang Muxue asked in confusion.
Guu Yunshang shook her head and said gravely, "His eyes."
"I can see that in his eyes, apart from the one he’s looking for, there is no room for any other woman."
Fang Muxue nodded.
...
Outside the inner chamber.
Xiao Yi was waiting.
Seeing Fang Muxue come out, Xiao Yi hurriedly came to her side, his face sober, "Be careful later."
"What’s wrong?" Fang Muxue asked.
"Senior Yun Shang is a bit off." Xiao Yi said solemnly.
"What’s off?" Fang Muxue asked in confusion.
"Her eyes." Xiao Yi said intensely.
"Her eyes again?" Fang Muxue showed a look of surprise.
Xiao Yi didn’t notice this look of surprise, but nodded, "Her eyes are lifeless; they appear bright and clear, but inside they’re a dead gray."
"What do you mean?" Fang Muxue was startled.
Xiao Yi shook his head, "In any case, be careful."
...
Inside and outside the Guu Family, the decorations were already up, and the feasts were everywhere.
The guests started to take their seats.
Fang Muxue, Xiao Yi, and another person went to the main hall.
Regardless of the Fang Family’s status in the Four-direction Domain, and the fact that they were relatives by marriage to the Guu Family, the Fang Family’s seats would not be outside.
They were in the main hall’s guest of honor seats.
The three sat down, and opposite them were the Qin Family’s seats.
At the head seats were two elders, one being the old patriarch of the Guu Family, and the other, the old patriarch of the Qin Family.
Xiao Yi took a look at the two; he knew that just from their aura, without perception, he could tell their strength was unfathomable.
However, the old patriarch of the Guu Family gave him the impression of a moderate person.
While the old patriarch of the Qin Family exuded a dominating presence; even in old age, he did not seem frail, but instead gave a shockingly overbearing impression.
...
Second update.
