Xiang Zhaozheng laughed heartily, "If Chu Ning's status as the son-in-law of the Xiyue Sect becomes a reality, it would be a great boost to the Wenjin Sect. At least this way, if the Xuanti Sect tries to rally other forces in Bai City against the Wenjin Sect, those forces would have to consider whether it would provoke retaliation from the Xiyue Sect."
Watching Chu Ning leave on his flying sword, Xiang Zhaozheng's smile faded, a trace of gloom in his eyes. After so many years, Fan Zhou had still not appeared, and he had already prepared for the worst in his heart.
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Chu Ning returned to the Xiyue Sect, and his days regained their previous tranquility.
Seven months later, Xie Shouping and Xiang Zhaozheng came to the Xiyue Sect. As Chu Ning's teachers and elders, they formally proposed marriage to the Xiyue Sect.
