Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 533 The Engagement Begins

Chapter 533: Chapter 533 The Engagement Begins

"What kind of person? Such audacity, to dare insult the Liu..."

A young man dressed in an expensive, custom-tailored suit interrupted himself when he turned around and saw the speaker.

Liu Xu also looked towards the newcomer, his brows deeply furrowed as he coldly stared at the other and said, "Murong Mingyue, we have no grudges, do we?"

The person was none other than the daughter of the Murong Family, the business queen who was fully in charge of the Murong Family’s affairs, Murong Mingyue.

Murong Mingyue was dressed exceptionally beautifully today, wearing a light blue gown that gently swayed with each step, the diamonds embedded at the neckline sparkling under the light like the brightest star in the night sky.

Her tall figure displayed elegant curves accentuated by the long gown, giving her the semblance of a modern-day Luo goddess.

With her arrival, the group of youngsters quieted down, especially the young men, who were now staring at Murong Mingyue with fiery gazes.

Even the young women from the Nine Gates of Yandu were enviously fixated on Murong Mingyue, far outclassed both in attire and in beauty.

Although Liu Xu’s face showed anger, deep within his pupils flickered a fierce heat, thinking if he could have this woman beneath him, that would truly be an accomplishment.

Murong Mingyue raised an eyebrow and scoffed, "I have no grudges with you, I just simply find you unbearable. What, you have a problem with that?"

She knew, Qin Chuan would also be attending today, and that Liu Xu would not get his way.

She also knew why Qin Chuan came here today. If it were not for supporting Qin Chuan, she would have been utterly uninterested in the Lu Family’s double celebration for a birthday and an engagement ceremony.

"Liu Xu, young and already an Energizing Skill Grandmaster, will soon join the Grandmaster Battle Team. Murong Mingyue, what grounds do you have to dislike him?"

A young woman from a prominent family angrily glared at Murong Mingyue and challenged her.

Murong Mingyue looked down at her with contempt and mockingly said, "Who I like or dislike is none of your business, is it? But tell me, Qi Mei, defending Liu Xu so much, could it be that you fancy him?"

She deliberately raised her voice, and upon her saying this, Qi Mei’s face instantly paled.

Indeed, she fancied Liu Xu, a secret well-known within their circle of wealthy second-generation youths. It wouldn’t matter in their usual private gatherings, but today was the day the Lu and Liu families united through marriage, and any misunderstanding could lead to serious trouble.

"What are you babbling about?"

Qi Mei, flustered, said, "I—I simply can’t stand you."

Murong Mingyue snorted, "There are plenty who can’t stand me, and what are you in all this? Sadly, the man you like is getting engaged to another woman today. You’ll never have your chance again."

"You, you..."

Qi Mei was on the verge of tears.

Being someone who highly valued her reputation, Qi Mei was deeply humiliated by Murong Mingyue declaring her feelings for Liu Xu in front of so many people. Where could she put her face then?

In fact, her worries were needless; the banquet hall was already filled with many attendees, and the words Murong Mingyue had spoken were only heard by the young people in their circle.

As for the older generation, they had no interest in such trivial matters.

Liu Xu glanced coldly at Murong Mingyue, "I’ve heard, Miss Murong, that you have a close relationship with a pretty boy from some small place. You’d better be careful, Miss Murong, not to be swindled of your wealth and beauty, especially since you are a contender for the Murong Family’s heir. It would be quite bad if a scandal were to break out."

Upon hearing his words, the surrounding youngsters all lit up with anticipation.

They were indeed very interested in the gossip within their circle, particularly when it involved a grande dame like Murong Mingyue and her romantic rumors.

Murong Mingyue’s gaze immediately turned icy, as she stared intently at Liu Xu and said, "I hope you can still laugh later."

After speaking, she turned and walked away.

Nowadays, she was one of the three main heirs vying for succession within the Murong Family. The circles she mixed in were not those of the younger generation, but rather those of the inheritors.

Not only Murong Mingyue had come from the Murong Family, but also her third uncle, Murong Jing, and her aunt, Murong Qin.

Beside Murong Jing was a young man, none other than his son, Murong Qingfeng, who was currently looking around.

And next to Murong Qin, there stood a burly middle-aged man—her husband, Long Sanlin.

Other than being an in-law to the Murong Family, Long Sanlin also held another title—that of the Long Family, which was one of the Nine Gates of Yandu.

"Hmph!"

Spotting Murong Mingyue looking over, Murong Jing gave her a cold glance and then shifted his gaze away.

Murong Qin also gave Murong Mingyue a cold look, and by her side, Long Sanlin’s eagle-like eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent.

"I didn’t expect Uncle and Auntie to be here too. They’re really working hard for the position of Family Head!" Murong Mingyue said with a cold laugh, her face filled with sarcasm as she watched Murong Jing and Murong Qin making efforts to curry favor with others.

With the status that Murong Jing and Murong Qin held, there was no need for them to ingratiate themselves with anyone. Yet, in their conversations, they clearly lowered their stance as if they’d forgotten their identities.

Murong Mingyue, on the other hand, couldn’t be bothered to maintain such relations. With her business acumen, she needed not engage with these ignorant nobodies.

Besides, her purpose for attending today was not the banquet—she was waiting to help Qin Chuan. Thus, she simply found a quiet spot to sit down.

"Elder Lu, on such a joyous occasion of your eightieth birthday, your heart must be blossoming with happiness, having gained a grandson-in-law, huh? Hahahaha..."

At that moment, another Family Head from the Nine Gates of Yandu arrived: the patriarch of the Liu Family, Liu Zhihong.

Following him, other big shots from the Nine Gates appeared.

The Family Head of the Ye Family, Ye Zhong; the Master of the Long Family, Long Qianqiu; the Family Head of the Jiang Family, Jiang Lin; the Mu Family Master, Mu Chenghuang; and others who had arrived earlier.

At this point, all the leaders of the other eight Gates of Yandu were present, except for the Family Head of the Murong Family, Murong Fu.

As these Family Heads arrived, they also brought with them their clan’s top warriors. It was no exaggeration to say that today, the Lu Family had gathered not just the top magnates of Yandu, but also the pinnacle of martial prowess.

Lu Family Master, Lu Yaosheng, stood up with a teacup in hand, scanned the room with his eyes, and burst into laughter, saying, "Thank you, dear friends and family, for gracing us with your presence. Without your well-wishes, I wouldn’t have reached today. Please allow me to toast with tea instead of wine, to your health, to our friendship, and to this beautiful life!"

"Good!"

Everyone cheered in response.

"Besides celebrating my eightieth birthday today, there is another piece of joyful news to announce!"

With rosy cheeks and a beaming smile, Lu Yaosheng said, "I have decided to marry off my grandniece, Lu Yanwu, to Liu Family’s Liu Xu!"

"Now, please welcome my grandniece, Lu Yanwu!"