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Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Bitter Regrets, Humiliation of the Zhang Family

After the conversation.

Shangguan Feng immediately understood Fu Changsheng’s intentions.

He couldn’t help but think it was a pity.

Fortunately, he hadn’t mentioned the name of the noblewoman he had in mind.

He then said:

”Alright, I understand your meaning. Since your marriage contract is still valid, Zhang Huanzhi’s interference is an act of forcibly taking a woman. No matter where, the Liuu Family and Zhang Family have no justification. Let’s go, we’ll head to the Liuu Family now to bring your bride back.”

”Thank you, Uncle Feng.”

Fu Changsheng felt a surge of joy.

Shangguan Feng used sword flight, taking Fu Changsheng with him, flying swiftly. In just under two hours, they traversed Qilian Mountain and arrived at the Liuu Family’s mountain gate.

...

The Liuu Family was brightly decorated, full of festivity.

Liuu Clan Leader was discussing with a steward the arrangements for the banquet three days later, after all, the Zhang Family had spent thirty thousand Spirit Stones, and it had to be a grand affair.

At this time.

A servant ran in, flustered and anxious:

”Clan Leader, the Foundation Establishment Elder from the Shangguan Family.....”

Foundation Establishment Elder?!

The servant hadn’t finished speaking.

Liuu Clan Leader Liuu Qingyun immediately rushed down the mountain, quick as a flash, he never expected that Zhang Huanzhi could invite Shangguan Hui, a Foundation Establishment Elder’s presence was a great honor for the entire Liuu Family.

Liuu Qingyun was trembling with excitement.

Indeed.

He had chosen well with the Zhang Family alliance.

At the foot of the mountain.

A tall figure came into view, looking somewhat familiar, and when the figure turned, revealing Fu Changsheng, Liuu Qingyun’s brow immediately furrowed, but then he felt a sense of relief, thinking it was the perfect timing, sparing him a trip to the Fu Family to break off the engagement.

About to speak.

He saw a Sword Rainbow descend from the sky.

Liuu Qingyun blinked because the person before him wasn’t Shangguan Hui, but Shangguan Feng. His heart skipped a beat, sensing trouble, yet he quickly cupped his hands in salute and said:

”Elder Feng has come from afar, my failure to greet you is unforgivable.”

”You certainly deserve it, proposing one woman for two husbands, how could you engage in such nonsense.” Shangguan Feng, not wanting to delve into matters with Liuu Qingyun, impatiently waved his hand and said: ”Go and bring out your girl Meizhen, the Fu Family is here today for the marriage.”

This....

Liuu Qingyun was stunned.

He had promised Meizhen to Zhang Huanzhi, how could he hand her over.

He reacted quickly, speaking at once:

”Reporting to Elder Feng, it’s truly regrettable, my Meizhen no longer harbors feelings for the Fu Clan Leader. Three years ago, Meizhen intended to break off the engagement, but the Fu Clan Leader unreasonably refused to hand over the engagement letter. Now, Meizhen feels the Zhang Family Clan Leader is a better match, and plans to marry into the Zhang Family in three days, so... apologies for any inconvenience to Elder Feng.”

Sharp-tongued and distorting the truth.

Fu Changsheng let out a cold laugh.

He clapped his hands.

He saw an old servant escorting a woman with lingering charms walking in.

”Jiangg Family!”

Liuu Qingyun exclaimed upon seeing the woman.

He realized why he couldn’t find her; it was because Fu Changsheng had hidden her away. Shocked and incensed, he knew his previous words were untenable.

At this point, he dropped the act, speaking frankly:

”For noble families, what matters in the marriage of their children is not personal feelings but family interests. Meizhen did intend to marry into the Fu Family, but our Liuu Family spent considerable resources to train her as an alchemist. The Fu Family, with just a marriage contract, wants a Tier One Middle-Grade Alchemist for nothing; where in the world would such a good deal exist? Since Elder Feng says it’s one woman for two husbands, let me announce in front of you, the marriage contract between the Liuu Family and the Fu Family is null from today!”

Having decided to marry Meizhen into the Zhang Family.

The Liuu Family stood with the Zhang Family in joining Shangguan Hui’s faction.

He wasn’t afraid of offending Shangguan Feng anymore.

Fu Changsheng anticipated Liuu Qingyun’s excuse, knowing that a heartless person wouldn’t abandon the thirty thousand Spirit Stones at stake. He immediately responded coldly:

”Clan Leader Liuu, are you implying that my Fu Family is trying to get something for nothing?!”

”Isn’t that the case? Previously, when your Fu Family discovered a Yani Gang Stone Ore Vein and had Spirit Stones, I sent people to propose marriage, but your Fu Family used those Spirit Stones to buy a shop; that’s an undisputed fact!”

He paused.

Liuu Qingyun glanced askance at Fu Changsheng, sneering:

”Of course.”

”Your Fu Family is ruthless, but we Liuu Family can’t be ungrateful. Let’s consider it a return for the generosity of your ancestors. I’ll give you a chance, just like the Zhang Family, produce thirty thousand Spirit Stones, and I’ll let Meizhen leave with you immediately.”

The Fu Family was pillaged just four years ago.

In his view.

Even if the Fu Family could turn stone into gold, they couldn’t produce thirty thousand Spirit Stones.

He had heard; the Fu Family borrowed Spirit Stones from Shangguan Feng to barely acquire a shop in the Marketplace, and they still had debts left unpaid, so where would they find thirty thousand Spirit Stones:

”Since your Fu Family can’t produce....”

He was about to mock them.

But Fu Changsheng suddenly slapped his storage bag.

A glimmer of light.

And the sounds of clinking and clattering filled the air.

In the blink of an eye.

A small mountain of thirty thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones was piled up in front of Liuu Qingyun:

”This....”

Liuu Qingyun was dumbfounded.

This was thirty thousand Spirit Stones, how could this little brat Fu Changsheng have so many, how could he have earned so much in just four years?

As they spoke.

Unbeknownst to them, Shangguan Feng had ascended the mountain. At that moment, he was flying with Liuu Meizhen and Nanny Liuu down the mountain.

The Liuu Clan Leader felt deep regret, knowing he should have asked for sixty thousand Spirit Stones instead of thirty thousand. Fu Changsheng had saved Shangguan Hongyu, and Shangguan Feng would have surely been willing to pay. This deal was a huge loss!

Yet, before a Late Stage of Foundation Establishment elder, he didn’t dare renege on his word.

Now, with the same thirty thousand Spirit Stones, they had offended both the Fu Family and the Zhang Family, ending up on bad terms with everyone.

Liuu Qingyun considered whether to swallow his pride and say something pleasant to patch up relations with Liuu Meizhen.

But Liuu Meizhen beat him to it, bowing slightly:

”Clan Leader, this is my last time addressing you as a daughter of the Liuu Family. From now on, I, Liuu Meizhen, am no longer part of the Liuu Family. Brother Changsheng, let’s go.”

Shangguan Feng took to the skies with them and they left the Liuu Family immediately.

.....

The news quickly reached the Zhang Family.

Zhang Huanzhi, buoyed by the joy of imminent marriage, was busy with wedding preparations. Invitations had been sent, and every tree in the Zhang Family courtyard was draped with red ribbons, awaiting the grand wedding in three days.

Upon receiving news from his spies.

Zhang Huanzhi was stunned for a long time. When he understood, he slammed his palm onto the Drunken Immortal Table, which shattered with a crash, leaving Zhang Huanzhi seething with rage.

The Zhang Family lacked an alchemist.

He valued Liuu Meizhen’s talent in alchemy, and spent heavily to marry her. The joyous occasion was nearly upon them, yet Fu Changsheng had intervened again.

First, it was the Hundred Treasures Pavilion in the Marketplace.

This time, it was Liuu Meizhen.

If word spread.

The Zhang Family would soon become the laughingstock of Anyang County.

This Fu Changsheng clearly opposed the Zhang Family at every turn, Zhang Huanzhi sneered: ”The days ahead are long. We’ll see what happens.”