"The arrival of a distinguished Taoist to celebrate this old man's birthday is truly an honor for me. Please take the seat of honor, Taoist Wang Ye!" Su Yuanqiao was indeed very courteous.
However, Wang Ye did not sit down but instead took out a red envelope from his bosom. Eighteen years had passed, and the red had faded considerably, but you could still vaguely see the golden 'double happiness' character on it.
"Youngster Wang Ye has come this time for two reasons, one is to celebrate Old Master Su's birthday. The second is to fulfill the marriage contract with Miss Su Wanqing."
Boom!
The moment Wang Ye said these words, the originally joyous and harmonious scene instantly exploded into chaos.
Miss Su Wanqing of the Su family actually had a marriage contract with a Wudang Taoist?
Yang Junsheng, who was in the midst of proposing marriage, was even more shocked; a little Taoist dared to compete with him for a bride?
"Is that true? Miss Su Wanqing has a marriage contract with this Taoist?"
"It must be false. How can Taoists get married?"
"Who says they can't? Taoists can marry. But a marriage contract, that doesn't seem real. What era are we in, who still does marriage contracts?"
"Right, I think this Taoist's brain is broken, and he's come to cause trouble."
The crowd below was discussing when Yang Junsheng had already stood up and shouted, "Get lost! You stinking Taoist, swindling and deceiving, you've even dared to scam your way here! Someone, throw him out."
As Yang Junsheng spoke, several of his bodyguards stepped forward, intending to physically remove Wang Ye.
"Wait!"
Su Yuanqiao shouted softly.
The matter of the marriage contract was known only to him.
Eighteen years ago, the Su family indeed had a secret marriage contract with the Wang family, and no outsider knew of it.
After the contract was made, the Wang family disappeared. After eighteen years, Su Yuanqiao had almost forgotten about this matter.
But unexpectedly, today this marriage contract appeared again. Although the Wang family had vanished, the marriage contract remained an unresolved issue. If what Wang Ye held was the true marriage contract, it might be better to take this opportunity to destroy it. If it was false, then there was no need for courtesy.
"Let me see the marriage contract."
"Yes," Wang Ye replied, handing over the marriage contract to Su Yuanqiao.
Su Yuanqiao took the contract, opened it, and indeed, it was exactly as he remembered. Moreover, there was only this single copy of the contract, eliminating any possibility of it being a fake.
"Where did you get this marriage contract from?"
"I have had it since I was three years old and went up the mountain," replied Wang Ye to Old Master Su.
"Do you know where your family is now?"
Wang Ye shook his head, "I do not know."
Family, Wang Ye had no memories of any.
Since he could remember, all he knew were the people within the Taoist gates. The closest to him were his six senior sisters and his master.
"You don't even know where your family is, you're basically an orphan. Grandpa Su, you mustn't believe him. This kind of swindler is no different from a begging stray dog."
"Everyone agree with what I'm saying?"
Yang Junsheng mocked him unabashedly.
Wang Ye ignored him entirely, treating him as if he were just a barking dog.
The guests below, hoping to curry favor with the Yang family's wealth and power, followed suit in ridiculing Wang Ye.
Seeing that Wang Ye was ignoring him, Yang Junsheng felt even more irritated. Normally, mocking others brought him great joy, but being ignored by the object of his mockery made him feel like a fool.
Only Su Yuanqiao knew that the Wang family was once a great clan, which was why he had entered into a marriage contract with them.
However, eighteen years ago, the Wang family disappeared overnight. Now, Wang Ye was merely a little Taoist who had just come down from the mountain, with nothing to his name. Naturally, the marriage contract could not be acknowledged.
"Taoist Wang Ye, you say that you went up the mountain at three years old, but where have you been cultivating, and who is your great master?" Su Yuanqiao casually asked another question.
"I have been cultivating at Wudang Qingxu Temple, and my master is Taoist Wang Yifeng."
"Wang Yifeng? Is that the esteemed person who holds the title of Immortal King in this world?" someone from the guests immediately asked.
"My master does know some medical arts, but I have never heard him mention the title of Immortal King in this world," Wang Ye replied.
"Master Wang Yifeng has always been low-profile. Back when he traveled in all directions, he took it upon himself to save the common people. Someone with the title of Immortal King in this world, of course, he wouldn't mention it openly."
As the crowd discussed, Yang Junsheng immediately jumped out to challenge, "Bullshit, just look at this kid's loser face. You believe him when he says he's Wang Yifeng's disciple? In my opinion, he's a fraud."
"That... seems to make sense. The Immortal King Wang Yifeng has been out of sight for many years, who knows where he is quietly cultivating! So it's possible for someone to impersonate his disciple."
"I think so too, this kid is definitely not any Immortal King's disciple."
Seeing the crowd supporting him, Yang Junsheng grew more complacent, "You fraud, get lost! Don't be an eyesore here."
Just as everyone was questioning Wang Ye, Su Yuanqiao suddenly coughed violently. He was aware of the Immortal King Wang Yifeng and, moreover, the man was his benefactor. Twenty-five years ago, Su Yuanqiao suddenly fell seriously ill. After visiting scores of hospitals with no diagnosis, it was Wang Yifeng who appeared and cured Su Yuanqiao using his extraordinary silver needle acupuncture technique.
Twenty-five years had passed, and Su Yuanqiao's serious ailment had returned. He had been wondering where to find Master Wang Yifeng, and unexpectedly, his disciple had arrived. For Su Yuanqiao, this was an opportunity. Whether Wang Ye was truly Wang Yifeng's disciple or lying, Su Yuanqiao had to try.
"Given that you're the distinguished disciple of Master Wang Yifeng, you are indeed a guest of honor in the Su family. However, this marriage contract is indeed somewhat inappropriate. So, in light of the past relationship between the Wang and Su families, I will offer you one million to cancel this marriage contract, how about that?"