Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 158 Shen Zizai

Sect Master Hua Tian frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure in his eyes, and slowly said, "Elder Shen, our sect's disciples are perfectly clear about what kind of woman your Shen Yue is! They are not confused at all! If she truly intends to become a Daoist partner with someone else, then this sect master will naturally not interfere. As long as it is a matter of mutual affection, I, Hua Tian, ​​will not stop it."
As for being a matchmaker... well, I'm afraid I'm truly incapable of it. I simply can't be a matchmaker!

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out: "What matchmaker?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Venerable Danhua and Venerable Miaoyin had arrived.

Upon seeing this, Shen Zizai, who was standing to the side, quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Venerable Danhua and Venerable Miaoyin.

Shen Zizai stepped back a few paces, turned to Venerable Miaoyin with a smile, and said, "Venerable One, your arrival is perfectly timed! Shen Zizai greets you. I have come to bother you today because of my granddaughter, Yue'er. I'm sure you have heard that my daughter, Shen Yue, has fallen deeply in love at first sight with your young disciple, Shi Qinghan! Therefore, my daughter is determined to become cultivation partners with Shi Qinghan. I hope you can grant this wish and help these two young people achieve their beautiful dream!"

After saying this, Shen Zizai bowed deeply again, his attitude extremely sincere.

"Shen Zizai, how dare you claim that my Mochen and your Shen Yue are in love?" Venerable Miaoyin's face was as cold as frost, her beautiful eyes shooting like sharp arrows at Shen Zizai as she coldly questioned him.

Although Shen Zizai felt slightly uneasy, he still forced himself to remain calm and replied, "That's right! Yue'er was able to return safely this time entirely thanks to Shi Qinghan's righteous help in saving her from the brink of death. Such a great kindness deserves to be repaid with one's own body. Doesn't this perfectly exemplify the tale of 'a hero saving a beauty'? As elders, why shouldn't we be happy to see it happen?"

Upon hearing this, Venerable Miaoyin glanced sharply at Shen Zizai and snorted coldly, "Hmph! What a life-saving grace, repaying with your body! But Shen Zizai, don't forget that with Shen Yue's mediocre talent and unremarkable appearance, and her lack of discretion in her private life, how can she be worthy of my Mo Chen's extraordinary talent? I will never agree to this marriage!"

Upon hearing this, a fierce glint flashed in Shen Zizai's eyes, but he quickly returned to normal.

He straightened his back and retorted without backing down, "Your Excellency is mistaken! Marriage should be decided by the parties involved. Besides, I firmly believe that Shi Qinghan has feelings for my Yue'er. As long as he is willing, why should Your Excellency interfere?"

Venerable Miaoyin naturally did not miss Shen Zizai's fleeting, strange expression. She discreetly transmitted her voice to Venerable Danhua beside her: "Senior brother, in my opinion, this Shen Zizai seems to have ulterior motives. There must be something fishy going on!"

Venerable Danhua nodded slightly in agreement, and replied via telepathy, "Yes, Junior Sister is absolutely right. You stay here and keep him occupied while I go and investigate!"

Venerable Danhua coughed lightly and said, "You handle your own affairs. I'll come back later!" With a flicker, he disappeared from the hall.

"Shen Zizai, how dare you speak so arrogantly, saying that I cannot make decisions for my disciple? Hmph, very well, I will summon Mo Chen here right now and ask him for his opinion in person, and see what he thinks!" Venerable Miaoyin glared angrily, her whole body exuding a powerful aura.

A barely perceptible glint flashed in Shen Zizai's eyes as he thought to himself, "How could I, a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator, be unable to deal with a mere Golden Core cultivator? That's utterly ridiculous!"

Thinking of this, he suppressed his anger, respectfully bowed to Venerable Miaoyin, and said, "I leave everything to your judgment, Venerable One!"

Seeing this, Venerable Miaoyin frowned slightly, reached out and took out a sound transmission talisman, chanting incantations. As she cast her spell, the talisman transformed into a streak of light and shot out. Time passed second by second, and in less than a quarter of an hour, a tall, handsome young man hurriedly entered the sect leader's hall.

This person was Shi Qinghan. He was wearing a white robe with a blue belt around his waist, and he looked very elegant.

"Mo Chen greets the Sect Master, greets Master, greets Peak Master Shen!" Shi Qinghan dared not be negligent and hurriedly bowed respectfully to everyone in the hall before carefully retreating to stand beside Venerable Miaoyin.

Venerable Miaoyin stared intently at Shi Qinghan and slowly asked, "Mo Chen, this Peak Master Shen claims that you and his granddaughter Shen Yue are mutually in love and has requested my permission for your marriage. What are your thoughts on this? Please speak frankly!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Qinghan felt a chill run down his spine, and Shen Yue's repulsive face involuntarily surfaced in his mind, instantly filling him with a sense of irritation.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then gritted his teeth as he replied, "Master, you are wise. I have absolutely no feelings for Shen Yue. This is absolutely unacceptable!"

"Yes, I understand! Shen Zizai, please leave!" Venerable Miaoyin gave Shen Zizai a cold look.

Suppressing his anger, Shen Zizai said calmly, "Shi Qinghan, how could my granddaughter wrong you? As long as you agree, Beast Taming Peak and the Shen family will be your backers. You won't have to worry about cultivation resources anymore. Think it over carefully! Besides, what's wrong with my Yue'er? She's as beautiful as a celestial being. How many female cultivators in the Five Flowers Sect can be as beautiful as her?"

"Peak Master Shen, no matter how good Shen Yue is, I, Shi Qinghan, am not willing!"

Shen Zizai's eyes widened in anger, as if burning with fierce flames. His sharp gaze shot straight at Shi Qinghan, as if he wanted to see right through him.

Shi Qinghan was startled by the sudden gaze, feeling as if an invisible force was churning wildly in his mind, crashing against his nerves like a raging storm.

He inwardly cried out in alarm, gritted his teeth, desperately tried to calm himself, and quickly and silently activated the spiritual cultivation technique he had been practicing to resist the attack.

He tried his best to resist that strange power, but the strange power was so strong that his face became paler and paler, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The Venerable Miaoyin, who was standing to the side, sensed that something was wrong. She frowned slightly, and a hint of alertness flashed in her beautiful eyes.

With a flash, she appeared beside Shi Qinghan and fed him a Qingling Pill. The refreshing energy instantly cleared Shi Qinghan's drowsy mind.

(End of this chapter)