Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 163 - 163 163 Engagement Banquet

163: Chapter 163 Engagement Banquet 163: Chapter 163 Engagement Banquet A tear slipped from Xia Qingzhu’s eyes as she slowly raised her head to look at Ye Xuan, her voice trembling, “Today, I came to ask you, if I am willing to leave the Xia Family, could we ever go back to the way we were?”

Staring at the tear tracks on Xia Qingzhu’s face, Ye Xuan was momentarily startled, then slowly shook his head and said, “Some things, once missed, can never be reclaimed.

If there’s nothing else, I’ll be taking my leave.”

“Hey, what’s the matter with you?

My sister came all this way to see you, and you treat her like this?” The young girl’s face reddened as she angrily scolded Ye Xuan.

“Who are you?” Ye Xuan asked calmly, facing the girl’s bratty demeanor.

“I’m her younger sister.

I just want to tell you that my sister is about to marry far away in Japan.

She came here hoping you could take her away because she has never forgotten you,” the young girl said, her face flushed red.

“Marrying far away in Japan?” Ye Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly as he silently looked at Xia Qingzhu, his thoughts unreadable.

“So, you are getting married.

Congratulations,” Ye Xuan said, still calm.

Watching Ye Xuan unmoved, Xia Qingzhu forced a bitter smile, her eyes filled with despair, and at that moment, she gingerly pulled out a wedding invitation and handed it to Ye Xuan, her voice bitter, “In seven days, it’s my engagement ceremony.

I hope you can come and give me your blessings.”

“Alright, I’ll definitely come.”

Ye Xuan took the invitation and walked towards the exit of the café, but after a few steps, he suddenly turned around to look at Xia Qingzhu, his voice deep, “Don’t you want to say something to me?”

Looking at Ye Xuan’s calm face, Xia Qingzhu’s breath hitched and then she slowly shook her head, no longer uttering another word, but a trace of guilt silently crossed her eyes.

A faint smile appeared on Ye Xuan’s lips.

Without any further delay, he walked out of the café and gradually disappeared from Xia Qingzhu’s sight.

Inside the café!

Xia Qingzhu’s gaze was downcast, tears continuously flowed from her eyes, and by the time she lifted her head, her face was already lined with tear tracks.

“Ye Xuan, I’m…

I’m sorry…

really sorry…

don’t blame me…”

“It seems you were right after all, he really is a heartless man.

You did well this time.

As long as the matter is handled, we will surely not mistreat you,” the girl’s previously angry facade turned sinister, her voice chilling to the bone—a far cry from her earlier youthful appearance, resembling instead a seasoned, fearsome assassin.

…

At Qingyun Small House.

Ye Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing towards the distant heavenly vault, his eyes ancient and profound.

A murmur slowly escaped from his lips.

“Xia Qingzhu, I already gave you a chance, you just didn’t cherish it.

Now, let’s see what exactly you want to do.”

Eyes are the windows to the soul, and no matter how skilled an actor, they often betray themselves.

Ye Xuan knew Xia Qingzhu well.

Although she masked it well, Ye Xuan could still detect something in her eyes.

Hatred, helplessness, guilt, and something indescribable.

The young girl beside Xia Qingzhu, seeming like an ordinary person, who also practiced some Cultivation Technique, completely concealed her cultivation.

In front of Ye Xuan, she dared not reveal even a hint of it.

But who was Ye Xuan?

A Cultivator at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage, having achieved a Demi Immortal body, extremely sensitive to aura.

With just a glance, Ye Xuan discerned that the young girl was an Innate Martial Artist.

Although Ye Xuan did not know what Xia Qingzhu intended to do, it no longer mattered to him because he knew that some were restless to act against him but feared his cultivation.

They could only use Xia Qingzhu as a means to their end.

…

Seven days later.

Jiangnan City, Caesar Hotel.

Various luxurious vehicles were parked in front of the hotel, and renowned figures from all walks of life stepped out of their cars.

Xia Tiejun, the Family Head of the Xia Family, greeted the guests with a beaming smile, clasping his fist in a traditional gesture of respect.

Inside the Caesar Hotel.

Clusters of guests gathered, holding glasses of red wine and occasionally exchanging light-hearted banter.

It seemed less like they were there for a wedding banquet and more as if they were at a casual gathering.

Yet, from the corners of their eyes, they frequently glanced towards the entrance, as if waiting for someone’s arrival.

“Today marks the engagement of my daughter.

I am doubly honored by the presence of all my old friends here,” Xia Tiejun raised his glass towards the guests, but the response was scattered, causing his face to redden slightly with an awkward smile on his face.

Indeed, this engagement banquet appeared splendid and luxurious, and the guests who attended were of no ordinary status.

However, these guests were not here for the sake of the Xia Family but because of one person.

Ye Xuan.

Yes, Ye Xuan.

Ever since Ye Xuan defeated the Immortal Extinguishing Martial Artist and became the top expert in the East, everyone wanted to forge some connection with Ye Xuan.

However, Ye Xuan never met with guests, which left them somewhat helpless.

The so-called Xia Family, once one of the prestigious eight families in the Capital City, had long since declined and lost its former glory.

If it weren’t for the guests knowing that Qingzhu once had a romantic relationship with Ye Xuan, they would not have come at all.

The guests were here under the pretense of attending Qingzhu’s engagement banquet, but in truth, they were waiting for Ye Xuan’s arrival.

If Ye Xuan were to appear, even a slight acquaintance with him would be enough for them to boast about for a lifetime.

“Rumors have been circulating that Mr.

Ye and the daughter of the Xia Family have a past together.

Do you think there’s any truth to this?”

“I doubt it.

If they truly had a past, how could the Xia Family dare to marry off their daughter to someone in Japan?

Wouldn’t they fear Mr.

Ye’s thunderous wrath?”

“Ah, I was hoping Ye Xuan would come.

But it seems like this trip was in vain today.”

The guests whispered among themselves, their voices low, but Xia Tiejun overheared them clearly, which caused his face to flush with a mix of helplessness and regret.

Xia Tiejun could not help feeling regret.

Back when he was still the Family Head, he had strongly opposed Qingzhu being with Ye Xuan.

Years had passed, and the once underestimated young man had grown into a figure revered by all, which naturally stirred feelings of melancholy in Xia Tiejun.

“Mr.

Ye Xuan has arrived.”

Suddenly.

An exclamatory voice came from outside, startling the guests and then spreading ecstatic expressions across their faces as they turned to look at the entrance.

Ye Xuan, dressed in black, slowly walked towards the crowd, and as he reached the center, the guests hurriedly bowed to greet him, excitement evident on every face.

“Nice to meet you, Mr.

Ye.”

“Mr.

Ye, I am the head of the Fang family; here is my business card.”

“Mr.

Ye…”

Before Xia Tiejun could step forward, guests quickly surrounded Ye Xuan, their flattering voices rising as they eagerly introduced themselves.

Just then, Xia Tiejun pushed through the crowd, hastening to come before Ye Xuan and said with a forced smile, “Nephew Ye, please, take your seat quickly.”