There was nothing special about the banquet. It was just a gathering of some neutral patriarchs of the Lu Family and some Family Patriarchs affiliated to the Lu Family. For one thing, it was to celebrate Lu Zhengyang's recovery. For another, it was to calm people down.
All the Family Patriarchs of families above the fifth rank in the territory of the Lu Family were here. The hall was filled with hundreds of people. Lu Li and Jiang Qiling made love for two hours. They didn't show up until the banquet began.
Of course, no one cared about Lu Li's tardiness. Instead, they thought he had to put on airs.
Lu Renhuang and Lu Ling hadn't shown up yet. As soon as Lu Li came out, he was surrounded by people. All kinds of flattery came out and many people toasted him.
Lu Li was not only the most powerful young master of the Lu Family, but also a super powerful warrior and one of the backers of the Lu Family.
The fact that Lu Li had three Earth Immortal Realm warriors with him scared the hell out of the Human Sovereign Realm warriors.
Lu Li was calm. He wasn't very enthusiastic, but he didn't push people away either. When someone offered him a toast, he took a sip. When someone flattered him, he just nodded with a smile.
After a round of drinks, Lu Renhuang came out with Lu Ling and Lu Feixue. The hall was bustling again.
Lu Renhuang had become more reserved. He was not as arrogant and unruly as he was when he was the future Family Patriarch of the Lu Family. When someone offered him a toast, he would drink it up, smile from ear to ear, and say some words of comfort and encouragement from time to time.
This time, more than half of the Lu Clan's powerhouses were imprisoned. Although they hadn't been sent to the Demonic Island yet, the outcome couldn't be changed. The Lu Clan's powerhouses were greatly reduced.
A few years ago, when Lu Zhengtan was the Family Patriarch, those people already had a conscience to remain neutral. Therefore, Lu Renhuang's attitude was good and he had won over many people.
Lu Ling and Lu Feixue sat quietly. Lu Ling was indifferent. She only took a sip of tea when someone offered her a toast. She showed no respect.
In the past, she had more than a dozen Renhuangs under her command. As the ruler of the Yunwu Empire, she was naturally not too enthusiastic about these people.
It was already a great honor for Lu Renhuang to be here.
After a few rounds of drinks, someone suggested putting Lu Li, Lu Ling and Lu Feixue back into the family tree. Lu Li didn't mind and Lu Renhuang agreed.
After all, the blood of the Lu Clan flowed in his veins, and the current Lu Clan was no longer the Lu Clan of the past.
"Miss Ling, you've reached the marriageable age, right?"
A patriarch of the Palace of Blue Lions looked at Lu Ling with a smile and suggested, "Future Family Patriarch, it is time to find a marriage for Lady Ling.
I am willing to propose marriage to Miss Ling on behalf of our Young Chief. Our Young Chief has just turned 30 this year, and he is also in the Renhuang Plane.
His talent is definitely inferior to Lady Ling's, but his character is superior. If he can marry Lady Ling, the entire Blue Lion Residence will definitely feel honored … "
Before the patriarch of the Palace of Blue Lions could finish his words, Lu Li pulled a long face. A glint of coldness appeared in Lu Ling's eyes but Lu Renhuang remained calm.
"Hmph!"
Lu Li snorted and interrupted the patriarch of the Palace of Blue Lions. The patriarch looked at Lu Li's expression and smiled in embarrassment. He didn't dare to go on.
Lu Renhuang threw Lu Li a glance. Even though he didn't blame Lu Li, Lu Li didn't want to lose his temper.
Lu Feixue had not said anything since she came in. When she heard what the elder of the Mansion of Blue Lions said, she became excited. She said, "Brother, Ling-er is of age. It's time to find a husband for her."
Lu Li was 23 and Lu Ling was four years older than Lu Li. She was 27.
Young ladies of other families would be old by now. But Lu Ling was special. She had been ruling the Northern Desert, the Clouds Plains, the Serenity Plains and the Deserted World all by herself. She didn't have time for love.
Also, Lu Ling was at the Human Sovereign Realm. She could live for thousands of years. Compared to that, she was only in her twenties. She didn't look old at all. She was still as pretty as a young girl.
Of course!
More importantly, there were billions of people at the Great Land. Which young master could catch Lu Ling's eye?
Sixth or seventh rank families might be fine, but most of the 12 Royal Families held grudges against Lu Ling. She couldn't go to the Great Buddhist Temple to pick a monk.
Apart from the Great Buddhist Temple, the only family that was on good terms with Lu Li was the Tumulus of Universe. Ye Luo, the son of the Tumulus of Universe Family, had always been in love with Lu Hongyu. Last year, he went to propose marriage.
Apart from Ye Luo, few young masters were worthy of Lu Ling.
Lu Ling was at the Human Sovereign Realm. She was of fire phoenix birth. She was gifted with a skill called Fire Phoenix Splitting Skies. She could teleport people.
She also had fire phoenix flames that could burn Earth Immortal Realm warriors to death. She could defeat Human Sovereign Realm warriors with such abilities. She could even kill Earth Immortal Realm warriors with a sneak attack.
The scariest thing about her was her strategy and wisdom. She was beautiful and graceful. Lu Li thought about it and realized that there was no one at the Great Land that was worthy of her.
Lu Li and Lu Ling depended on each other since they were young. She was Lu Li's everything.
Lu Li loved Lu Ling deeply. Lu Li didn't know what to feel when someone proposed marriage to Lu Ling all of a sudden. He felt that something that belonged to him was being taken away.
That was why he snorted and interrupted the patriarch of the Palace of Blue Lions.
A future master of a seventh rank force wanted to marry Lu Ling? What a fool's dream.
Lu Renhuang took a look at Lu Ling. He smiled gently and said, "Back then, when my father arranged a marriage for me, I was dissatisfied. In the end, I ran away in a fit of pique, which caused my father to be poisoned. Indirectly, I led to the disaster of the Lu Family.
So … I will not interfere with Ling-er and Li-er's marriage. If your young masters and young ladies think they are outstanding, they can pursue them. Ha, ha, ha! "
Lu Li and Lu Ling were relieved to hear Lu Renhuang's words. If Lu Renhuang really arranged a marriage for Lu Ling, then neither of them knew what would happen next.
Lu Renhuang and Lu Renhuang did not know what would happen next. Fortunately, Lu Renhuang was not inflexible.
The young masters of the major families were itching to have a go. They looked at Lu Ling with passion.
Lu Ling's abilities and forces aside, she was beautiful as well. It would be worthwhile to shorten one's life to have such a beauty.
The future master of the Palace of Blue Lions, in particular, had reached the Human Sovereign Realm. He was handsome and charming.
Born in a major family, he had an extraordinary temperament. He believed that he was the only one in the entire eastern region who was worthy of Lu Ling. For a moment, he was in high spirits.
"Future Family Patriarch!"
A patriarch of the External Clan of the Lu Family suddenly stood up and looked at Lu Feixue. He bowed to Lu Renhuang and said, "I have a son who is infatuated with love. He has been admiring Lady Feixue for a long time.
He hasn't gotten married for years because of Lady Feixue. Lady Feixue, you should know my son. For the sake of my son, I have the courage to propose marriage to you, future Family Patriarch. I hope my son can marry Lady Feixue … "
"…"
Lu Li rolled his eyes. He was speechless. Had those old guys lost their minds?
They were treating Lu Ling and Lu Feixue like goods. They wanted to reward them according to their contributions after the war was over?
Were they going to divide up the women of the Lu Family?
"Oh?"
Lu Renhuang was tempted. He had heard about what happened to Lu Feixue. He sympathized with his sister's tragic fate.
Now that all the warriors of the Palace of Gods had been captured, if he could find a good marriage for Lu Feixue, it would soothe her wounded heart.
"Feixue, what do you think?"
Lu Renhuang decided to sound out Lu Feixue's mind. If possible, he would play matchmaker.
Lu Feixue's expressions changed. She made up her mind but said nothing.
"Young Master!"
Ming Yu, who was sitting behind Lu Li, suddenly stood up with a red face. Lu Li was surprised. He looked back and asked, "Ming Yu, what is it?"
Ming Yu threw Lu Feixue a look. Suddenly, he dropped to one knee and said, "Young Master, Feixue and I are in love. We are in love. Please, Young Master."
"Eh?"