Chapter 2465: Chapter 2463: Out of Our League
Nie Xiaoqian looked bewildered, not expecting that her father had arranged such a significant matter for her.
Her heart belonged only to Ning Caichen; how could she consider marrying someone else?
Nie Xiaoqian secretly gestured to Long Fei, hoping he would help her speak up.
Long Fei just smiled lightly, and it was unclear if he got her message, leaving her feeling anxious and almost spilling everything to her father.
Once the food and drinks were served, there was a clamor of drums outside.
The Nie Family Head Clan originally resided in a city inn and had spies arranged there.
As soon as Long Fei arrived, they got word and brought a band with drums and gongs, along with a flower palanquin, personally coming to visit.
Originally, the Nie Family Head Clan Elders didn’t think highly of Nie Rongsheng.
Nie Rongsheng was merely from a side branch; how could one marry into their main line, it was a disgrace for them.
However, by chance, this side branch member struck it lucky and connected with a remarkable person.
The Nie Family Head Clan quickly responded, immediately sending an Elder to visit and finalize this marriage with Nie Rongsheng.
For Nie Rongsheng, it was an unexpected blessing falling from the heavens.
He gladly accepted and set the marriage for the day Long Fei returned.
A group of people gradually entered from outside, led by the Nie Family Clan Leader in the Capital City.
Following behind were the Head Clan’s elders and the young man marrying Nie Xiaoqian.
Once they arrived, Nie Rongsheng quickly stood up, taking his wife to greet them.
Everyone exchanged pleasantries, with Nie Rongsheng inviting them over to pay respect to Long Fei.
Many in the Nie Family’s younger generation in the Capital City had seen Long Fei before.
He single-handedly fought against Prince Ma, alarming the youth of every family in the Capital City.
Among the crowd, many young people exclaimed in excitement, "It’s him, there’s no mistaking it."
"Oh my, seeing a Divine Being again!"
"He’s indeed familiar with Nie Rongsheng!"
"What fortunate chance did Nie Rongsheng have to know such a person?"
"..."
A group of young people discussed Nie Rongsheng, showing no courtesy and addressing him by his full name.
The face of the Nie Family Elder showed the same envy and resentment toward Nie Rongsheng.
The Nie Family Clan Leader bowed with cupped hands to Long Fei and pulled over a young man, instructing him, "Xukun, hurry and pay respect to the Emperor."
The young man, looking ingratiating, came over and repeatedly bowed to Long Fei, "This humble one’s name is Nie Xukun, paying respects to the Emperor."
He had the features of a charming face, somewhat handsome, but lacked a bit of masculine vigor.
Long Fei nodded at him and told the Nie Family Clan Leader, "This disciple of yours has outstanding talent, indeed a match for my disciple."
Nie Xiaoqian’s face turned grim, wanting to hide under the table.
This master really hadn’t gotten her hint!
Asu laughed while drinking wine, sitting beside to watch the fuss, quietly patting Nie Xiaoqian’s arm, signaling her not to worry.
Upon hearing Long Fei’s praise, the Nie Family Clan Leader rejoiced and responded quickly, "It’s truly Xukun’s honor to earn the Emperor’s favor. My nephew has high talent. At a young age, he has already broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm; in the future, he will surely be a hero of Yama Nation. With him taking care of the Emperor’s disciple, the Emperor can definitely be at ease."
Nie Xukun straightened his back, boasting to Long Fei, "To be honest with the Emperor, all the Capital Ten Heroes are my brothers. Among the younger generation, I’m quite a face. Little Qian with me will never be wronged."
Long Fei chuckled lightly, "I believe you."
The Nie Family Clan Leader raised a glass in delight and asked, "So is this marriage settled?"
The others breathed a sigh of relief, fearing Long Fei might not agree.
Nie Xiaoqian puckered her lips, ready to jump up and reject the marriage.
Yet Long Fei maintained a composed face, saying, "I don’t have any issues, but it must be agreed upon by Little Qian’s new master."
"New master?"
Everyone exchanged glances, looking towards Nie Rongsheng.
Nie Rongsheng had only bragged that Long Fei took his daughter as a disciple, but never mentioned a new master for his daughter.
Everyone looked towards the Tianyin Sect Leader Nanguo Ren, thinking he might have accepted Nie Xiaoqian.
Nanguo Ren cleared his throat, looking at Long Fei.
He thought Long Fei deliberately wanted to have Nie Xiaoqian join his sect to elevate the Nie family.
For him, it would be all gains and no harm.
As long as Long Fei indicated, he would immediately acknowledge.
Who would’ve thought, Long Fei didn’t even look at him, introducing, "Little Qian’s master is in Yama’s Palace, presumably busy and can’t come out now. However, if you want to ask, I can send someone to invite her over."
"Yama’s Palace?"
The crowd shook in shock, almost spitting blood, sweat forming on their foreheads.
The Nie Family Clan Leader stammered, "Not sure, which sect under Yama’s Palace did Little Qian join?"
"Meng Po!"
Long Fei calmly introduced.
The Nie Family Clan Leader and the Clan Elders’ heads practically spun, trembling as they exclaimed, "So, it’s Immortal Meng, wonderful, wonderful."
Nie Rongsheng was equally stunned, staring at his daughter in disbelief, feeling dizzy from excitement.
Everyone knew Long Fei was the Human Realm Emperor; despite his high status, he was a guest and would eventually leave.
But Meng Po was different; she was the Immortal Monarch of Yama’s Palace.
Being accepted under her tutelage was a rare chance impossible for many.
The Nie family was merely a third-rate small clan, hardly considered second-rate.
Right now, Nie Xiaoqian’s status had soared; they were beyond reach now.
If word got out, the Zhao Clan depending on Emperor Song might desire to have their disciples seek marriage ties.
Long Fei smiled at the Nie Family Clan Leader, "Clan Leader, would you like to invite Little Qian’s teacher over now?"
The Nie Family Clan Leader dared not, shaking his head repeatedly, saying, "No hurry, no hurry. Fairy Meng Po has her important affairs; we wouldn’t dare disturb her for such a small matter. With Little Qian under Immortal Meng’s tutelage, it is an honor for our Nie family. I will return to discuss with the Clan Elders, and this marriage isn’t urgent yet."
Nie Xiaoqian giggled, surprised her master had such a trump card, easing her worries.
Long Fei nodded, "Since that’s the case, I won’t insist. Matters of the children should be their choice. They are grown up; they will make their own decisions. I believe if Xukun truly succeeds in the future, Little Qian would naturally see it."
"Indeed, indeed, the Emperor is right."
The Nie Family Clan Leader knew Long Fei was giving the Head Clan some face and a graceful way out.
He realized he was foolish to think the Emperor would give his disciple to such a small clan.
Nie Xukun lacked this awareness, suddenly shouting at the scene, "Second Uncle, what does this mean? Won’t Little Qian marry me? I’ve sent invitations out; if I don’t bring Little Qian back, I’ll lose face in the Capital City. Second Uncle, our Head Clan cannot yield like this!"
"Silence!"
The Nie Family Clan Leader scolded, glaring at Nie Xukun, repeatedly cupping his hands towards Long Fei in apology, "Emperor, Brother Rongsheng. We’ve disturbed you enough today, we shall leave you for your reunion. Until we meet again, farewell, farewell."
Afraid of causing trouble, he swiftly bid farewell to Long Fei and Nie Rongsheng, guiding the group hastily away.
Nie Xukun, still discontent, shouted at Nie Xiaoqian, "Little Qian, just wait, Cousin will definitely marry you."
Previously he didn’t think much of Nie Xiaoqian, but now with her heightened status, he was fixated on her.
If he married Nie Xiaoqian, he’d gain great face in the Capital City.
Nie Xiaoqian wrinkled her nose at him, too lazy even to see him off.
This famed playboy of the Capital, she held no admiration for.
She joyfully smiled at Long Fei, not expecting this heart knot to be easily untangled by him.
In the future, achieving success in her studies, she wouldn’t worry about being casually paired with someone.
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