Covering the Sky: The Years I Was the Empress's Strictest Master

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Chapter 141 Arranging a Marriage

Scattered fragments of wisdom from past lives are being digested little by little...

Tan Lin pondered silently.

That point in time must have been very close to when he last returned to that secret place in his previous life...

We just need to wait for Shao Hanyun to bring the remaining fragments of the stele, which are the remnants of the Yin-Yang Divine Millstone that were destroyed millions of years ago.

If he were to provide further stimulation at that time, he would be able to completely pinpoint the location of the treasure.

By utilizing the ancient tea tree of Wudao, he can save a lot of time in fully developing the rudiments of the Dao in this life.

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As the sun slowly set in the west, the stone appreciation and exchange meeting continued in a subtle yet restless atmosphere.

During this time, although Shao Hanyun placed the remnant of the Human Emperor's Stele and the Divine Source here for people to study and comprehend, attracting many people to try their luck,

However, when everyone saw that Song Zecen, Meng Lu, and other prodigies had failed one after another, and that their souls had been backfired by the Daoist energy, their Dao foundations were almost unstable,

Most people immediately abandoned their idea of ​​studying the broken stele and gradually shifted their attention back to the strange stone area.

There, surrounded by twin lotus blossoms from the Chi family, Tan Lin strolled through the area of ​​unusual stones.

He would occasionally pause, tapping lightly with his fingers or using his source magic to sense the few stones that Chi Xuan was curious about.

Unfortunately, the contents of these stones were either unremarkable or their value did not match their price, so Tan Lin simply advised Chi Xuan against buying them.

time flies.

There was no suspense whatsoever.

Although several remarkable stones were unearthed by the prodigies in the latter half of the day, yielding ancient spiritual herbs, rare divine iron, and other valuable items, causing a minor stir, the discovery of these stones did not prevent the discovery of some extraordinary stones.

But no one can surpass the awe-inspiring impact of Tan Lin's "Seven-Colored Treasure Tree".

Even though Song Zecen of the Heavenly Martial Holy Land later gritted his teeth and chose another valuable rare stone, he only managed to extract a piece of "Star Silver" of acceptable quality, which barely salvaged some of his reputation.

However, with Tan Lin's outstanding achievements preceding him, his accomplishments pale in comparison and seem lackluster.

It is worth mentioning that during the exchange meeting,

Chi Xuan stayed close to Tan Lin, chattering like a little bird, trying hard to find topics to talk about.

She seemed to be trying to dispel the gloom in her heart caused by Shao Hanyun, and also seemed to be declaring something to the female cultivators around her who wished they could devour Tan Lin.

Chi Yao was much quieter, only occasionally glancing at Tan Lin with her clear, beautiful eyes.

Her cool and aloof expression revealed little emotion, but if Chi Xuan were to pay close attention at this moment, she would be able to detect it.

The subtle distance between her and Tan Lin that existed a few days ago when she was undergoing her tribulation had been worn away considerably.

As the absolute focus of attention, Tan Lin's expression remained as calm as a still well, without the slightest ripple.

Through the [Perspective of All Causes], he could see in detail the thickness and changing nature of the causal threads connecting all the geniuses in this place.

Just as those causal threads had stabilized and were no longer easily broken due to their thinness, and he was preparing to withdraw, another wave of turmoil arose.

Da da da……

A steward from the Chi family hurried through the crowd and came straight to the three of them, bowing slightly.

"Ladies, Mr. Tan..."

The patriarch has ordered that the three of you proceed to the main hall of the 'Heavenly Pool Palace' immediately, as there are important matters to discuss.

"Dad is looking for us?"

Chi Xuan was taken aback, somewhat puzzled:

"The exchange meeting isn't completely over yet... Is there something urgent?"

The deacon's expression was serious as he whispered:

"The patriarch and his wife, the clan elders, and several clan ancestors are all present, as are distinguished guests such as the Supreme Xuan Yunzi of the Northern Divine Sect and Elder Song of the Heavenly Martial Holy Land."

"I don't know the specifics of the matter; I'm merely relaying the order."

Upon hearing this, Chi Xuan and Chi Yao exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of seriousness in each other's eyes.

The fact that their father summoned them at this time with such formality, and with outsiders present, suggests that it was likely related to a major life event for them.

"Shall we go then?"

Chi Xuan hesitated for a moment, then looked at Tan Lin beside her.

"Since you have summoned me, I shall go."

Tan Lin said slowly.

Seeing this, it's unclear what Chi Xuan was thinking, but she seemed reassured.

The three of them then stopped delaying.

Led by the steward, we left the increasingly deserted Appreciation Pavilion and headed towards the most magnificent Heavenly Pool Palace in the core area of ​​the Chi family.

Speechless all the way.

But the atmosphere was inexplicably somewhat oppressive.

Chi Xuan put away her usual carefree and playful demeanor, her little hands unconsciously clenching her sleeves.

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at the same time.

Tianchi Hall, main hall.

The magnificent palace is constructed with ancient cold jade and purple-gold divine wood. The dome is painted with a celestial map, and the ground is paved with warm and lustrous jade, showcasing the rich heritage of the Chi family over tens of thousands of years.

At this moment, the hall was packed, and the atmosphere was solemn.

Sitting in the main seat, Chi Tianfeng was composed and exuded an air of authority.

Beside her, Qin Suyao, dressed in a palace gown, looked elegant and noble, but her brows held a hint of worry and complexity that she could not hide.

On either side of the lower seat sat several elders of the Chi family, each with an air of profound wisdom. At this moment, they were all looking down, their expressions unreadable.

They were just there to make up the numbers; the real people in charge were behind the screen in the back hall, where several of the Chi family's patriarchs were present.

Moving the gaze downwards, one sees Xuan Yunzi of the Beidou Divine Sect sitting in the guest seat, stroking his beard, looking calm and collected, with a glint of shrewdness occasionally flashing in his old eyes.

Beside him sat Meng Lü, who had long since left the Jianzhen Pavilion.

On the other side, Elder Song, who had come with them from the Heavenly Martial Holy Land, had a slightly gloomy expression.

Song Zecen also appeared here, standing behind him, his gaze fixed on the entrance.

When he saw Tan Lin enter with the Chi sisters, his expression became increasingly unpredictable.

Besides these people, there were also a dozen elders or representatives from other major powers present, along with other outstanding talents.

Da...da...

At this moment, as Tan Lin and the other two entered the hall, countless gazes fell upon them, each with a different expression.

"Yao'er, Xuan'er, Lin'er, you've come."

Chi Tianfeng spoke first, his loud voice breaking the silence in the hall:

"You all performed well at today's stone appraisal and exchange meeting, especially Lin'er, who truly has a discerning eye for treasures..."

He kept his words brief, but everyone present could hear the warmth in his tone.

"Uncle, you flatter me."

Tan Lin bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant.

Chi Yao and Chi Xuan also greeted their parents, elders, and guests present.

Chi Tianfeng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and slowly said:

"Today, as we discuss the matter of marriage again, I, Chi, have something to say beforehand to settle any disputes..."

He paused, his gaze falling on Tan Lin and Chi Xuan, a hint of gentleness and decisiveness flashing in his eyes:

"My daughter Xuan'er is of marriageable age, intelligent and lively, with considerable talent."

Lin'er, you are a scion of a long-standing family friendship with the Chi family. You possess an indestructible golden body, unparalleled talent, and upright character.

You two are of similar age, and both are liked by my wife and me.

From what I've observed recently, you two get along well, and Xuan'er is especially... quite close to you..."

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Chapter 142 My Sister's Engagement: Why Can't I Be Happy?

“Xuan’er is especially close to you…”

Chi Tianfeng glanced at his daughter as he finished speaking.

In an instant, Chi Xuan's pretty face flushed bright red. She lowered her head, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her clothes.

At this moment, she felt both shy and a little bit of inexplicable anticipation and trepidation.

On the other side, a flicker of emotion crossed Chi Yao's clear and beautiful eyes.

Even though she had only just arrived, she could already guess the unspoken meaning behind her father's words.

And as expected, Chi Tianfeng's voice became even more steady and powerful as he continued:

"My Chi family and the Xiang family of the Southern Region have been on friendly terms for generations, with a very deep historical connection."

Today, I, Chi Tianfeng, in the name of the head of the Chi family, solemnly and frankly announce my intention to betroth my daughter, Chi Xuan, to Tan Lin, a young man from a family with whom we have a long-standing friendship, and to establish a marriage contract.

"When the two of them have achieved sufficient cultivation and are a little older, they will then proceed with their marriage!"

boom……

These words shocked all the cultivators in the hall!

Although many present had anticipated that the Chi family might use Tan Lin's indestructible body to deal with the pressure from various marriage proposals,

But no one expected that Chi Tianfeng would announce it so decisively and formally in public.

Unexpectedly, this indestructible golden body had only been in the Chi family for a few days, yet Chi Xuan, one of the twin lotus blossoms, had already developed a strong liking for it, even feelings for it...

As a result, at least half of the people present had essentially failed in their plans.

However, a glint of cunning flickered in the eyes of Xuan Yunzi of the Beidou Divine Sect.

His hand stroking his beard paused slightly, and a smug smile appeared on his lips.

Become!

The Holy Maiden Shao Hanyun of his sect had already been invited to the hall. At that time, he knew with just a glance that everything was going exceptionally smoothly!

The bait is released, and the fish take the bait. Now all that's left is to slowly pull the line and put the fish in the basket.

In other words, that indestructible golden body was almost within the grasp of his Northern Dipper Cult.

The fact that the Chi family wants to form a marriage alliance with them is undoubtedly a tremendous and unexpected joy.

Chi Xuan, one of the most beloved daughters of the Chi family, has now arranged her future marriage.

So now all they need to do is plan carefully and focus all their efforts on securing the marriage between the innate Dao embryo Chi Yao and the Holy Son Meng Lu.

Thus, the pair of twin lotus flowers of the Chi family will fall into the hands of his cult.

Once their cult has completely taken control of Tan Lin, Chi Xuan, and Chi Yao, they can indirectly bind the Undying Golden Body, the Chi family, and the Big Dipper Cult through this relationship.

With the three parties united, they can plot their hegemony in this vast world.

Even considering the worst-case scenario, if the marriage between Meng Lu and Chi Yao does not go through,

However, Chi Xuan, being her sibling, also possesses extraordinary talent and seems to have developed feelings for Tan Lin. Given that she will undoubtedly be very easy to control in the future, using her indestructible golden body as a medium…

A series of thoughts floated by.

Xuan Yunzi seemed to have already seen the future of the Divine Sect gradually encroaching on the Chi family, growing stronger and stronger, and having an additional Great Perfection Golden Body Guardian War God who would dominate the nine heavens and ten earths.