After the master's proposal, all eyes turned to Li Su, awaiting his response. The atmosphere was tense, but the master's gaze held no pressure, giving Li Su the freedom to make his own choice. Su Yun, on the other hand, blushed with embarrassment, unable to meet Li Su's eyes. Her heart raced with anticipation and nervousness.
The master seemed to have already sensed Su Yun's affection for Li Su and saw this as an opportunity to resolve the matter. Having raised Su Yun since she was a child, the master considered her as a daughter. If Li Su agreed to the proposal, it would finalize the arrangement. Su Yun felt both shy and thrilled, eagerly waiting for Li Su's answer.
Li Su hadn't replied yet, but it was hard for him not to be fond of Su Yun. She was a beautiful and well-behaved junior sister, even without considering his special abilities. Moreover, her spiritual roots were of the fifth rank, making her a highly desirable companion. Their offspring would undoubtedly possess strong spiritual roots, which would also benefit Li Su's own cultivation.
Currently, Li Su's spiritual roots had reached a bottleneck, unable to progress beyond the eighth rank. Despite having 50 descendants with spiritual roots, none of them had surpassed that rank. The cultivation world lacked effective methods to enhance spiritual roots, and even Li Su's numerous concubines couldn't compensate for this limitation. However, if he had children with Su Yun, their offspring's spiritual roots would further elevate his own.
Although Li Su was willing to marry Su Yun, he understood the implications of accepting the master's proposal. It would bind him to the master's plans for his cultivation. The master hoped that by marrying Su Yun, Li Su would return to Feixianzong and focus on his cultivation, overcoming the golden core bottleneck. Li Su was aware that conforming to the master's wishes might hinder his personal cultivation path.
Taking a minute to contemplate, Li Su finally spoke up. He expressed his willingness to marry Su Yun but also mentioned the uniqueness of his cultivation method. He emphasized that being tied down to one place would hinder his progress. He assured the master that he would practice with integrity and avoid any dubious practices. This statement allowed Li Su to both accept the marriage proposal and maintain his freedom in cultivation.
The smile on the master's face faded as she considered Li Su's proposal. Li Su suggested making a bet: he would aim to break through the golden core stage within five years. If he succeeded, he would marry Su Yun but request permission to continue his cultivation in his own way. Su Yun would be allowed to stay at Feixianzong and pursue her own cultivation. If he failed, he would marry Su Yun and return to Feixianzong to cultivate.
Li Su's bet caught the master's interest, despite her initial reservations. The master inquired about the details of the bet, and Li Su outlined his conditions. Regardless of the outcome, he intended to marry Su Yun, but he would prioritize her cultivation and not confine her to the Li residence. Su Yun's face blushed crimson once again, but her heart swelled with joy. It seemed that Senior Brother Li truly cared for her. Whether he won or lost the bet, he insisted on marrying her.
The master's gaze shifted to Su Yun, contemplating the situation. It was clear that she would marry Li Su, regardless of the bet's outcome. The proposition seemed to amuse the master, who eventually agreed to the bet. The tension in the air dissipated, leaving a sense of resolution and anticipation for the future.