My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

Is the news confirmed?

Huangfu Qi's voice sounded like it was being squeezed out from between his teeth, each word carrying intense killing intent.

The butler nodded vigorously.

"Bang!"

Huangfuqi threw the broken branch on the ground and kicked over the stone table next to him.

The stone table crashed to the ground, smashing several precious plum trees, and petals flew like a rain of blood.

"That old scoundrel from the Du family, what clever tricks he's up his sleeve?"

His roar echoed throughout the entire mansion, making the roof tiles rattle.

The Huangfu and Du families have a blood feud that has lasted for generations, with countless members of each family having died at the hands of the other.

Their relationship was irreconcilable, and would last until death.

Now that he finally had a chance to completely wipe out the Du family, an unexpected event occurred, how could he not be furious?

"The Du family must be destroyed; no one can stop it."

Huangfu Qi's eyes were bloodshot. Even if the Du family and Li Xuancang were to marry, he would not change his plans.

In the city, at the Wang family's residence.

Unlike the Huangfu family's fury, Wang Zhiyuan, the head of the Wang family, was in a secret discussion with several advisors when he received the news.

After hearing the news, his expression remained unchanged; he even picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip.

But everyone could see that his hand, which was holding the teacup, was trembling slightly.

"Gentlemen."

Wang Zhiyuan put down his teacup, his voice as steady as ever.

"Let's put aside the matters we just discussed for now."

An aide said urgently, "Master, we've been planning this for over half a year. If we stop now, what about all the previous investments..."

"I said to put it on hold."

Wang Zhiyuan's voice suddenly rose for a moment, then returned to calm.

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the gloomy sky outside.

Li Xuancang has grown up and is even more terrifying than the Du family.

Li Xuancang's marriage alliance with the Du family was something he had to take seriously and carefully consider his next move.

That night, the imperial city remained sleepless.

Countless aristocratic families were brightly lit, and numerous secret envoys shuttled back and forth in the night.

Numerous sealed letters flew out of the imperial city, heading to every corner of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Everyone is assessing the changes brought about by this marriage and adjusting their own strategies.

The news continued to spread, and Wenxin Academy also learned of it.

"Have you heard? The Prefect of Ganquan County, Li, has married the eldest daughter of the Du family. This is a big deal."

The Du family has a thousand-year history and profound cultural heritage.

Li Xuancang was a rising star and a prodigy. Their marriage had an impact on many forces.

"Li Zhen is a young hero who guards the frontier. The eldest daughter of the Du family is truly lucky."

Many female students at Wenxin Academy had long admired Li Xuancang.

Hearing this news, I felt a little disappointed, but even more so, I felt envious of Du Ruomei.

As the conversation progressed, the crowd turned their attention to Pei Qingyuan, who had recently enrolled in the academy.

"I wonder if Miss Pei has any regrets now?"

The faces of everyone were full of mockery.

Pei Qingyuan also heard the news, her face stiffened for a moment, but she quickly recovered.

After the river channel collapsed and her father was demoted to Yuanlin County, Pei Qingyuan seemed to become a different person.

Despite her mother's objections, she came to the capital and successfully enrolled in Wenxin Academy.

In a short period of time, he had already broken through the Bone Forging Realm, and this talent attracted the attention of many great scholars in the academy.

Wenxin Academy became the premier literary and scholarly center of the Great Yan Dynasty not only because of its literary achievements.

What truly justifies their number one ranking is their strength.

Only with strong backing can one live up to the name of the foremost sacred land of literature and Taoism.

Pei Qingyuan displayed astonishing talent, so naturally she would be given special attention and cultivation by the academy.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling down?"

A melodious voice rang out in Pei Qingyuan's soul, and only she could hear it.

"No, I was just thinking about some things."

Pei Qingyuan said calmly.

Sometimes she wonders what things would be like now if she hadn't been so willful back then.

But what's done is done, and there's no way to change it; she can only look forward.

Now that her family has fallen on hard times and her father's life in Yuanlin County is precarious, she must be strong.

"It's good that you're alright."

The voice in his soul sounded again, "You need the Frost Jade to break through the Nine Yin Frostbite. You must obtain the Frost Jade as soon as possible."

Pei Qingyuan nodded, unconditionally trusting the woman residing in her soul.

If it weren't for women, she would have died long ago.

Her ability to enter Wenxin Academy and make rapid progress in her cultivation was also inseparable from the guidance of women.

Pei Qingyuan composed herself and prepared to head to Wanbaoge.

She had just stepped out of the courtyard when she was stopped by someone.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Pei Qingyuan's chest heaved, her anger and boundless hatred burning fiercely.

She took a deep breath to suppress her anger and hatred.

"Qingyuan, why have you been avoiding me lately?"

Lin Jingyan was dressed in white, exuding an air of scholarly refinement.

A gentleman as fine as jade, unparalleled in the world, truly embodies this sentiment.

He never gave up on Pei Qingyuan, not because he loved her so much, but simply because he was psychologically twisted and wouldn't allow anyone to touch his things.

He instructed the Marquis's mansion to pressure the Pei family, hoping they would make concessions and send Pei Qingyuan to his side as a decorative object.

Unexpectedly, the Pei family remained steadfast in their refusal to submit, and Pei Qingyuan even enrolled in Wenxin Academy, where she displayed astonishing talent.

He knew that several great scholars had taken a liking to Pei Qingyuan and even considered taking her as a disciple.

Lin Jingyan immediately changed his mind and wanted to reconcile with Pei Qingyuan.

In his view, as long as he used a little trick, Pei Qingyuan would pounce on him.

But things didn't go as planned. A few months later, Pei Qingyuan seemed to have become a different person. She ignored him and even deliberately avoided him.

"Young Master Lin's words are truly absurd. Why should I avoid you?"

Pei Qingyuan was as cold as frost, and the admiration and love she had shown Lin Jingyan in her eyes were long gone.

"Where am I going? Do I need to ask you for permission?"

A flash of ruthlessness crossed Lin Jingyan's eyes, but he quickly returned to normal.

Pei Qingyuan didn't notice, but the remnant soul within her divine being saw everything.

"This person is a beast in human form; you must be careful."

The remnant soul reminded Lin Jingyan that she had seen far too many people like this, people who were beasts in human form.

To achieve one's goals, one must stop at nothing; we must never be careless.

"Qingyuan, isn't there some misunderstanding between us? Let me explain..."

Before Lin Jingyan could finish speaking, Pei Qingyuan had already turned and left.

"Click, click click click..."

Watching Pei Qingyuan's departing figure, Lin Jingyan's fists cracked, his fingers clenching until they turned white.

"You don't know what's good for you, I'll make you regret it."

Lin Jingyan's eyes darted around, and a plan formed in his mind. He had already figured out how to deal with Pei Qingyuan.

The news of Li Xuancang's marriage alliance with the Du family continued to spread, causing quite a stir and becoming a topic of conversation for many.

Some young people take Li Xuancang as their role model and dream of achieving great things and marrying the daughter of a noble family.