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

And what about Shao Hanyun?

Such alluring beauty is, to a certain extent, only suitable as a romantic lover, but not as a companion on the path to enlightenment.

Moreover, if the "rumors" about the twists and turns of his joining the Big Dipper Cult are true, given the nature of those old monsters in the cult, it's questionable whether he is still pure and innocent...

"What...what did you say?!"

On the spot, Chi Xuan's face was no longer simply pale, but deathly white as paper, devoid of any color.

After the initial silence, her delicate body began to tremble violently.

Her nascent, deeply affectionate peach blossom eyes, reminiscent of her primordial spirit form, were now fixed intently on Tan Lin.

Her eyes were filled with extreme complexity, and under the watchful eyes of many around her, pain and embarrassment quickly spread through them.

So... he likes that flashy, cheap type like Shao Hanyun?!

No wonder he was so indifferent to her today...

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Chapter 144 The Reactions of the Crowd

What does "treat her like a younger sister" mean?

So what if you think she's not as good as Shao Hanyun?!

Why be so subtle?

Is it to save face for Father, and to win the hearts of the Chi family?

But what am I really in your eyes?!

My thoughts are racing.

Tan Lin's words made Chi Xuan feel cold all over, her vision blurred, and she almost couldn't stand up.

clatter……

She staggered back half a step in the hall before being quickly supported by her older sister, Chi Yao.

At this moment, Chi Yao also looked astonished, staring at Tan Lin beside her in confusion.

For the first time, such a clear emotional fluctuation appeared on her stunningly beautiful face.

She didn't seem too surprised that the other party would politely decline the marriage proposal; on the contrary, she was extremely surprised that the other party said he admired Shao Hanyun!

The other party's vivid and expressive words were completely unexpected!

If the other party truly coveted Shao Hanyun's beauty, they could have easily gotten what they wanted in the Qihuang Pavilion today; it was not at all the wishful thinking they claimed.

Why did he say that?

Could it be that he is really interested in that enchantress, but is particular about romance and wants to peel away the sugar coating little by little to obtain Shao Hanyun's complete body and soul?

Or perhaps the reason they remained unmoved in the Qihuang Pavilion was simply because they were wary of the possible hidden methods of the Beidou Divine Sect, which is why they kept their minds focused.

He was actually a good-looking but rotten playboy.

Or perhaps he has other reasons...

Regardless of the circumstances, publicly refusing the marriage, even if it was a polite refusal, and no matter how much effort was put into saving face for the Chi family,

This is ultimately a refusal to marry, but it cannot change the essence of the matter; it still puts the younger sister in such an embarrassing situation.

At the same time.

As soon as Tan Lin finished speaking, Qin Suyao's expression changed drastically. She was first shocked, then her expression turned into boundless anger and heartache.

She looked at her daughter, who was pale and swaying, then at the boy who remained bowed.

At this moment, her eyes no longer held the gentleness of before, but only a complex scrutiny and deep disappointment.

Her worst fears came true.

However, this matter cannot be entirely blamed on this teenager.

If we really look at it, those clan elders who exaggerated and vividly described the "intimate interaction" between the daughter and Tan Lin at the exchange meeting, and ultimately instigated their husbands to make a decision, are one of the root causes of the current chaos.

Husband, your decision was made too hastily and too suddenly. If you had consulted Tan Lin privately beforehand, things would not have turned out this way.

However, even though she knew the truth, she couldn't help but feel resentful towards Tan Lin.

Regardless, it ultimately broke Xuan'er's heart deeply...

Did he realize how much harm his words would cause Xuan'er?!

Even if he had no intention of getting married, the engagement could be dissolved later. How embarrassing would it be for Xuan'er to refuse in public?

In the main seat, Chi Tianfeng slowly closed his eyes.

His face remained expressionless, but his hand resting on the armrest of the chair tightened slightly.

Unseen by anyone present, several clear finger marks, hidden beneath the palms, instantly appeared on the sturdy armrest carved from the ancient divine wood.

At that moment, he blamed no one but himself.

That was indeed wishful thinking. It turns out that even Chi Tianfeng's daughter could be "looked down upon" by others.

It was thought that the marriage between the Chi and Xiang families after ten thousand years would be a beautiful story...

It's a pity, he was really fond of Tan Lin, the immortal son-in-law... no, nephew.

"Good! What a fine 'dare not do, disdain to do' statement!"

This young friend Tan is indeed a man of true character, passionate and genuine, unbound by worldly constraints, making us old bones truly ashamed..."

After a brief silence in the hall, Xuan Yunzi suddenly clapped his hands in approval, breaking the suffocating atmosphere.

A barely perceptible hint of frustration flashed across his eyes as he spoke; it was something he had no choice but to do.

He believed the other party's claim that she admired Shao Hanyun, the holy maiden of his cult.

But this was the first time he had ever experienced this, and he felt annoyed because Shao Hanyun was so charming and had won over her target too quickly in a short period of time.

At that moment, he felt like he had shot himself in the foot.

The original plan, even the worst-case scenario, should have yielded an indestructible golden body and Chi Xuan, the jewel of the Chi family.

Now, because of Tan Lin's refusal to marry him, all their promising plans for the future have fallen through.

However, after thinking it through and looking back,

As a result, a rift will inevitably develop between Tan Lin and the Chi family from today onwards, and the former will not be able to stay in the Chi family for long. This will make it easier for them to trap this immortal golden body.

The Beidou Divine Cult has always adhered to the principle of not using the "Salvation Technique" unless absolutely necessary.

While these secret methods can subtly influence exceptional individuals to be loyal to the religion, they can also significantly diminish their future achievements.

With the application of secret techniques, the possibility of Tan Lin achieving great physical perfection in the future is extremely slim!

However, if he "voluntarily" joins the sect, then everything will be different. So what if he really swallows Shao Hanyun as bait?

Before the future, a fully realized golden statue will make everything worthwhile.

"Indeed, young friend Tan is a man of true character..."

Standing to the side, Elder Song of the Heavenly Martial Holy Land, after his initial astonishment, couldn't help but reveal a gloating smile on his face.

The current situation is certainly good for those forces who originally thought that the marriage proposal was hopeless.

The marriage arrangement took an unexpected turn for the better; how could it not be good?

Chi Tianfeng wanted to use a marriage contract to bind Tan Lin, this immortal being, and use this as a way to refuse subsequent marriage proposals from all sides, but now it is obviously difficult to achieve his goal.

He wanted to see how the Chi family would back down now.

Amidst the exclamations of praise, he could find no other words than "a man of deep feeling" to describe that indestructible golden body.

He actually gave up this wonderful marriage for a demoness who might have already been visited by the old monsters of the North Star Cult!

Is there really such a romantic soul in this world?

Such youthful spirit...

He almost burst out laughing as he spoke.

To be fair, this boy was so mature for his age that even I subconsciously forgot he was only twelve.

In fact, his current behavior is normal; otherwise, it would be too outrageous.

At the same time, the Song brothers, Qiwen and Qiwu, who were standing in the corner, also snapped out of their astonishment.

A mixture of ecstasy and disbelief filled their hearts.

She rejected the marriage proposal?!

That idiot actually refused to get married!

Hahaha!

Chi Xuan, did you see that?

This is the person you treat with all your heart!

He doesn't even like you!

He's in love with that vixen!

Live it!

He deserved it!

It's okay, he doesn't want you, but I do...

A series of thoughts floated by.

At this moment, a twisted sense of pleasure surged into Song Qiwu's heart, making his gloomy mood, which had become gloomy since Tan Lin's arrival, almost tremble with excitement.

But he quickly realized that even without Tan Lin, there were still exceptional talents like Meng Lu and Song Zecen in the arena.

The chances for the two brothers remain slim.

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? Chapter 145: The ancestor of the Chi family appears

No one cared about the Song brothers' feelings as they sat in the corner.

The incident happened suddenly, and Meng Lu, standing behind Xuan Yunzi, had an extremely interesting and complex expression on his face.

Looking back now, the saintess's methods of winning over men were truly unbelievable.

Before even truly using the "Salvation Technique," this indestructible golden body has already become so obsessed?

They even turned down this wonderful marriage offer!

"This pool of water has been completely muddied..."

Among those present, the representatives of other factions, whether they were on good terms with the Chi family or had ulterior motives and had also come to propose marriage, all reacted differently and had various expressions.

This grand marriage drama was initiated a month ago by the Heavenly Martial Holy Land and many other sects.

However, in the eyes of some cultivators, the evolution of this situation can be described as full of twists and turns...

With what happened today, this indestructible golden body has completely placed itself in the eye of the storm!

I really don't know what they were thinking...

At this moment, Chi Tianfeng, who was in the main seat, closed his eyes and remained silent, and the hall fell into true silence.

The divine thoughts of the crowd surged within the hall as they silently exchanged ideas.

As many people's gazes swept back and forth between Chi Tianfeng, Chi Xuan, and Tan Lin, they also took the opportunity to scrutinize the alluring red figure sitting gracefully in her seat.

There, Shao Hanyun remained silent, her beautiful eyes half-closed, concealing the deep astonishment in them.

As most people in the audience were surprised by...

She never expected that Tan Lin would reject the Chi family's marriage proposal in this way.

Xuan Yunzi, Meng Lu, and others around her believed it to be true, thinking that the other party was really infatuated with her. But how could she not know the truth?

Of course, she acknowledged that this move by the other party would certainly benefit their future "cooperation."