Liu Bai felt nothing for Luo Qingqing. After ignoring her completely, he went straight to the Luo family. General Luo Feng had already heard he was coming to propose, so he had people prepare everything early and warmly welcomed him into the house.
After all, Liu Bai wasn’t just the eldest son of the Liu family—he was also the youngest Battle Spirit in the entire Great Zhou, someone who could kill a 7th stage Battle Spirit in a single strike! His future prospects were limitless.
He would undoubtedly become a Battle King—maybe even more!
For the Luo family to forge a bond with someone like that was far more valuable than any military title. Of course, none of this was what Luo Feng valued the most.
What mattered most was—his daughter liked him.
As long as his daughter was happy, everything else was secondary.
“Xiao Bai… A’Li has followed me in countless battles these past years and suffered a lot. I’ve always hoped she could marry into a good family. I know she’s always liked you. Now that you like her too and the feelings are mutual, that’s the best outcome.”
“From now on, I entrust her to you!”
Luo Feng pulled Luo Li over and placed her hand in Liu Bai’s.
Liu Bai held it tightly, unwilling to let go. He smiled and said, “Uncle, rest assured, I’ll treat A’Li well.”
“Mm, I believe you.” Luo Feng looked at the two with satisfaction, then said, “Now that the proposal is done, when do you plan to get married?”
“Father, there’s still time. Brother Liu Bai and I are only sixteen,” Luo Li replied with slight annoyance.
Getting married at sixteen wasn’t unheard of in the Great Zhou, just rare.
Besides, both Liu Bai and Luo Li were in their rapid cultivation phase. Luo Feng worried that if they married now and stayed glued together, it might delay their progress.
“As long as A’Li agrees, I want to get married tomorrow,” Liu Bai said.
Luo Li blushed. She didn’t expect him to be in such a hurry.
Luo Feng was also stunned, then scolded, “You brat, can’t wait to consummate the marriage, huh?”
Liu Bai was taken aback, then chuckled helplessly, “Uncle, that’s not what I meant. I just want to be with A’Li as soon as possible, for the rest of my life.”
“You mean to say you don’t want the wedding night?”
“I do.”
“Haha, at least you’re honest.” Luo Feng burst out laughing, then looked at Luo Li, “A’Li, I respect your decision. You can marry whenever you want.”
“I’ll listen to Brother Liu Bai,” Luo Li replied shyly.
Luo Feng was speechless.
She wasn’t even officially married yet, and already she was obeying him like a proper wife!
Luo Feng could only sigh at how capable Liu Bai was—to win over his daughter so thoroughly.
“Alright then, we’ll go with Xiao Bai’s plan. The wedding is tomorrow!”
“Mm…”
Soon after, news of the Liu and Luo families’ engagement spread across the capital.
Everyone was stunned.
So sudden?
“No way, wasn’t Liu Bai rumored to dislike the Blood Rakshasa? How is he getting married to her already?”
“Proposing today and marrying tomorrow? Isn’t that way too fast?”
“Tsk tsk, amazing!”
“Now the royal family’s in trouble. One is the General’s residence that controls the military, and the other is the capital’s number-one family, unmatched in wealth and power. With this marriage alliance, the royal family will have to tread carefully.”
“More than carefully—it’s total dread!”
“The Empress probably wouldn’t dare move against either family now.”
The whole capital was abuzz with gossip.
In the palace, the Empress of the Great Zhou also received the news, her face grim. “I didn’t expect them to ally so quickly. That brat Liu Bai, is he really that eager? I never realized how smitten he was with that Luo Li!”
At that moment, Luo Qingqing also returned to the palace.
Her face was full of frustration.
After being snubbed by Liu Bai, she grew more and more unwilling to accept it. Back in her sect, she had always been admired, treated like the center of the universe. No matter where she went, people would flatter her. So why, in Liu Bai’s eyes, did she seem completely insignificant?
It made no sense!!
When the Empress saw her return, she coldly snorted, “I told you to find a way to control Liu Bai, and now he’s about to get married!”
“Your Majesty, this happened so suddenly…”
“Suddenly? Hmph! If you had managed to catch his attention at the birthday banquet, maybe he wouldn’t be marrying Luo Li. In the end, you just don’t have enough charm!” The Empress shook her head.
She touched her still somewhat alluring face and sneered, “It’s a shame I’m no longer young. Otherwise, I wouldn’t mind seducing him myself!”
Luo Qingqing’s lips twitched.
You’re the Empress—should you really be saying something like that?
She complained silently in her heart but didn’t dare voice it.
“Forget it. Since Liu Bai and Luo Li are getting married, your beauty trap probably won’t work for now. Let’s wait and see how things develop,” the Empress sighed helplessly. New chapters come out on novelping.com first.
The next day.
The Liu family’s wedding procession arrived at the Luo residence.
They took the bride, Luo Li, back to the Liu residence.
The Liu family was adorned with lanterns and decorations, full of festive joy. Many came to attend the wedding, hoping to curry favor with the Liu family.
Nearly all the prominent figures in the capital showed up.
Even the royal family sent gifts.
Though displeased, they still had to save face.
Someone couldn’t help but click their tongue in amazement, “First the birthday banquet, now a wedding—Liu family’s been having nothing but joyous events lately!”
“Right? They must be drowning in gifts!”
Soon, the bride, Luo Li, entered the Liu residence, and Liu Bai, dressed in a bright red robe, full of vigor, came out to greet her.
He looked dashing in red, radiant with energy. As the youngest Battle Spirit in the Great Zhou, he drew countless admiring gazes.
“Actually, Luo Li’s looks and talent aren’t lacking. Especially her beauty—on the day of Liu Bai’s birthday banquet, I saw her. She could easily be called the most beautiful woman in the Great Zhou. No wonder Liu Bai fell for her.”
“The youngest Battle Spirit of the Great Zhou paired with the most beautiful woman of the Great Zhou—it’s a match made in heaven!”
“Exactly! Congratulations to the Liu patriarch and Young Master Liu!”
Voices of praise echoed continuously.
Liu Bai held Luo Li’s hand and slowly walked into the main hall.
Because her head was covered with a red veil, Luo Li couldn’t see the path clearly. She could only let Liu Bai guide her forward.
Her heart thumped wildly throughout the process.
She was really marrying Brother Liu Bai.
She had imagined this scene before, but now that it was happening, she found herself even more nervous—and happier—than expected.
Thinking of how she’d spend the rest of her life with Liu Bai, she was filled with anticipation and longing for the future.
Before, tomorrow and the future didn’t mean anything to her. Her life had always revolved around two things—cultivation and killing enemies on the battlefield.
But now everything was different.
Because Liu Bai existed, the once dull and lifeless future suddenly became bright and colorful.