Battle Through the Heavens: Beauties Abound Starting with Yunlan and Her Disciples

349: Section 349”Miss, I apologize. It was my sister’s rudeness that disturbed you. I apologize on her behalf.”

Xiao Yi Xian stuck out her tongue but did not argue, merely retreating to the side with a grin. Yun Xiancheng ignored their interaction.

He gently raised his hand, and his warm fingertip brushed Luo Xiaotian’s swollen cheek. A gentle stream of Dou Qi slowly passed over, quickly dissipating the stinging pain.

His voice, clear and mellow, carried a soothing power as it sounded by Luo Xiaotian’s ear: ”Does it still hurt?” This single action completely shattered all of Luo Xiaotian’s pretense.

The pain on her face vanished, replaced by an unprecedented flutter in her heart.

She raised her tear-filled, hazy eyes, staring blankly at the incomparably handsome face before her.

Even though she had just been slapped, at this moment, her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would leap out of her throat.

Luo Xiaotian’s heart was wrapped in a massive surge of warmth. Although her plan had suffered a huge setback and she had been beaten, how should she look at it? As long as the outcome of the plan was achieved, the plan was a success. Therefore, Luo Xiaotian was very clever, and her plan had succeeded!

Grievance, shyness, fear, and that irrepressible heartbeat—all these emotions intertwined, making her forget about any plan or composure. Following her instinct, she suddenly wrapped her arms around Yun Xiancheng’s neck, burying her face deeply into his warm embrace, clinging to him, refusing to let go.

The surrounding diners were stunned, completely unable to comprehend how this farce had taken such a sharp turn toward this scene of throwing oneself into his arms.

Meanwhile, Yun Yun and the others exchanged smiles, everything understood without words.

423 The Luo Family Marries Off a Daughter

The commotion at Wenfeng Tower ultimately concluded in a way no one had anticipated. When the news reached the Luo Family, a huge uproar immediately erupted within the mansion.

The Luo Family Head, the middle-aged man who usually had the final say in Guanya City, saw his expression change several times upon hearing the series of events involving his daughter. When the guards sent to investigate returned with the intelligence that “the aura of the group is unfathomably deep,” terror instantly replaced all other emotions.

The Five-Star Dou Zong ancestor of the Luo Family, who had been in seclusion for many years, was summoned out at the fastest possible speed. Inside the Luo Mansion’s banquet hall, the candlelight was brilliant, reflecting brightly off the surfaces.

On the long purple sandalwood banquet table, dishes infused with spiritual energy and fine wines were displayed lavishly, and every piece of silverware was valuable. Yet, the atmosphere in the hall was completely inconsistent with the rich feast, remaining utterly stagnant.

An elderly man dressed in luxurious brocade robes with white hair and beard was leading a group of core Luo Family members, bowing deeply toward the white-robed young man seated in the main position, not even daring to breathe loudly.

”This old man, Luo Cheng, failed to properly discipline his granddaughter and disturbed Young Master and the Celestial Maidens. I hope Young Master will be magnanimous!” Luo Cheng, the Luo Family Ancestor’s voice was steady, but his slightly taut back betrayed his inner turmoil.

As a Five-Star Dou Zong, his soul instinctively sounded an alarm when facing this young man. What made the Luo Family members even more flustered was the other main character of the incident.

Luo Xiaoguan, the young miss who was usually arrogant, spoiled, and ungovernable, was currently curled up obediently in Yun Xiancheng’s arms. Her hands were wrapped around Yun Xiancheng’s waist, and her cheek rested on the fabric covering his chest.

Her eyes were closed, her long lashes fluttering slightly, showing none of her usual arrogance, only serene dependence.

The Luo Family members exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of confusion and difficulty.

Their own young miss had been slapped, but instead of getting angry, she had latched onto the leader of the opposing group. This situation was truly beyond their comprehension. Yun Xiancheng lightly stroked the soft, long hair of the girl in his arms with one hand, while raising a teacup with the other, seemingly ignoring the Luo Family Ancestor’s greetings.

He took a small sip of the fragrant tea before slowly raising his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. ”Old Mister Luo, please rise.”

He did not release any pressure, but his calm words instantly relaxed Luo Cheng’s strained nerves.

As if granted a great pardon, he quickly straightened up and respectfully said, ”Thank you, Young Master.” But like the other Luo Family members, he remained standing with his hands lowered, not daring to take a seat.

Yun Xiancheng and his party maintained a peaceful demeanor, which slightly eased the tension in the Luo Family members’ hearts. Seeing the atmosphere remain stiff, Yun Yun proactively spoke, her tone gentle and graceful:

”Old Mister Luo, there is no need to be so reserved. We are only passing through your esteemed location to borrow the Spatial Wormhole to travel to the Central Region, and we have no intention of causing trouble for any faction. Petty squabbles among the juniors...

“...can be forgotten once they are over.”

She proactively offered an out, and Luo Cheng quickly took it. He forced a slight smile, his face showing difficulty.

”Celestial Maiden, you overstate things. It’s just... alas, to be frank, the Spatial Wormhole is currently unusable for the time being.” He then explained the matter of the Spatial Storm in full detail.

After listening, Yun Yun exchanged a glance with the women beside her, then smiled faintly:

”So that is the case. Repairing a Spatial Wormhole is indeed not easy, requiring a deep understanding of Spatial Law. May I ask about Old Mister Luo’s progress in the repairs? If needed, perhaps we can offer a small contribution.”

She paused briefly, and seeing a flash of doubt in Luo Cheng’s eyes, she continued to explain.

”Although the structure of the Spatial Wormhole is complex, its foundation does not deviate from the scope of Spatial Law. While we sisters do not know much about this path, when one’s cultivation realm is high enough, it often comes instinctively.”

At these words, everyone in the Luo Family was stunned.

Luo Cheng’s pupils contracted sharply. He looked up, his gaze sweeping over Yun Yun, Cai Lin, and Xiao Yan, waves of shock churning in his heart.

Dou Zun? More than one?

Only now did he realize that he had failed to see through the true depth of these women from beginning to end.

Such was the gap between a Dou Zun and a Dou Zong; while a Dou Zong still needed to study the Dao of Space, a Dou Zun could wield it casually, almost instinctively. He had initially thought the group consisted of high-level Dou Zongs at most, but now he knew how wildly mistaken he was.

A young master with an unfathomable aura, accompanied by several Dou Zuns. What kind of terrifying background was this?

One must know that among the top forces in the Central Region—One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and the Four Pavilions—the Four Pavilions only had four Dou Zuns combined. Could this Young Master alone be equivalent to the Four Pavilions?

Luo Cheng’s thoughts spun rapidly as he assessed the current situation.

Just as his mind was reeling from shock, his peripheral vision caught sight of his own disappointing granddaughter.

Luo Xiaotian had woken up at some point and was secretly peeking at Yun Xiancheng’s profile with one eye.

Her small hand was also restless, drawing circles on his lapel. When Yun Xiancheng caught her wrist, she didn’t restrain herself; instead, she lightly tickled his palm with her fingertip.

That coquettish demeanor of a young girl showed none of her usual tyranny. Yun Xiancheng looked slightly helpless and whispered something in her ear.

Luo Xiaotian’s cheeks instantly flushed crimson, yet she still refused to leave his embrace, instead shrinking further inward, burying herself deeper.

This scene was clearly reflected in Luo Cheng’s eyes. His heart, which had been pounding due to shock, suddenly calmed down, and an extremely daring idea took shape. He scrutinized his granddaughter’s infatuated expression, then looked toward the white-robed young master with his extraordinary bearing. A new resolution quickly crystallized in his mind. A risk? This was not a risk; this was a heaven-sent opportunity!

This was a once-in-a-century chance for the Luo Family, enough to change the family’s destiny—to marry Xiao Tian to him!

As long as they could forge a good relationship with a figure of this caliber, the Luo Family’s position in the Northwest Continent would be as solid as Mount Tai, and no one would be able to shake it!

Having figured this out, Luo Cheng no longer hesitated. He stepped forward and bowed once more to Yun Xiancheng. This time, his waist was bent even lower, his posture bordering on humility.

”Young Master, Celestial Maidens, the Luo Family is immensely grateful for your willingness to lend a hand! If this matter succeeds, my Luo Family will certainly offer a generous reward!” He first stated his position, then changed the subject, a sincere smile plastered on his face,

”It’s just... my little girl is mischievous and offended Young Master. Although Young Master has been generous, this old man feels truly uneasy. To show our sincerity, I wish to present a small gift to Young Master, and I implore Young Master to accept it.”

With that, he took out a crystal-clear model of a Flying Boat from his storage ring and offered it with both hands.

”This is the star chaser, a top-tier Spatial Boat that my Luo Family spent three generations of effort building, using Starfall Meteorite as the main material, supplemented by countless Spatial Crystals. The hull is inscribed with a Defensive Grand Array, capable of withstanding the full-force attack of a peak Dou Zong. When navigating a Spatial Wormhole, its speed can reach five thousand times the speed of sound! Its rank can be considered Seventh-Rank Spatial Boat, absolutely essential for your journey!”

He paused briefly, then took out several more storage rings, pushing them all toward Yun Xiancheng.

At these words, the entire hall fell silent.

The Luo Family disciples were individually dumbfounded, unable to believe their ears. How could this be compensation?

This was practically emptying out all of the Luo Family’s liquid assets, aside from real estate, and giving it away! This gesture was far too grand.

Yun Yun was also slightly stunned. These resources were already more than the entire net worth of the former Cloud Mist Sect or even the Jiama Empire. She hadn’t expected the Dou Zong Family that managed a Spatial Wormhole to be able to produce so many resources when marrying off a daughter.

Cai Lin, standing nearby, first frowned upon hearing the list of gifts, then pressed her hand against her cheek, her lips moving as her playful words clearly reached her sisters’ ears:

”Why does this sound less like compensation and more like a dowry? Good heavens, this must be a fifth of the Luo Family’s assets. Is he trying to give his granddaughter away...”

and even her dowry will be packed up and sent along.”

Her words were undisguised, and everyone present, being cultivators of no small skill, naturally heard them clearly. The faces of the Luo Family members instantly flushed crimson, and they all lowered their heads, greatly embarrassed.

At the center of the incident, Luo Xiaotian, froze the moment she heard the clear teasing. She suddenly lifted her head, her already flushed pretty face now even hotter.

Her mind buzzed, leaving only the violent thumping of her heart in her chest, each beat clear and strong. Dowry? Grandpa wants to… betroth me to him?

This thought exploded in her mind, making her dizzy, followed by an uncontrollable surge of excitement and anticipation.

She subconsciously looked towards Yun Xiancheng, her eyes sparkling with moisture, full of shyness and a hidden desire. Not only did she not resist, but a thrill surged in her heart.

She buried her head deeper into Yun Xiancheng’s embrace, her fingers tightly clutching his lapel, as if afraid he would refuse, every inch of her body expressing silent emotion.

424 Of course, there must be a dowry for marriage.

In the utter silence of the room, Cai Lin’s clear mention of “dowry”.

Made the faces of the Luo Family members turn red and white, while Luo Xiaotian buried her head even deeper into Yun Xiancheng’s embrace, her body burning hot, even her earlobes showing an enticing pink.

Yun Xiancheng felt the slight trembling of the girl in his arms, and the small hand clutching his lapel, full of anticipation and reliance. A gentle smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of his lips.

He raised his eyes, his gaze calmly falling on the Luo Family patriarch, who had almost bowed his head to his chest. “Old Mister Luo’s kindness, I appreciate it.” His voice was clear and pleasant, neither hurried nor slow.

“However, this dowry is far too substantial. When I, Yun Xiancheng, marry, I never look at family background or betrothal gifts; I only ask for true feelings. As long as Xiao Yan herself is willing, that is the greatest sincerity to me.”

These words were spoken lightly, yet they carried immense weight. Luo Cheng heard them, and his heart sank sharply.

He does not wish for too much entanglement with my Luo Family.

An alarm blared in the old man’s heart; he knew that once this golden opportunity was missed, the Luo Family would never again be able to climb onto this giant ship. He hastily looked up, his face filled with an even more sincere and grateful smile, lowering his posture even further.

“Young Master misunderstands! This old man has absolutely no intention of using worldly possessions to cling to the Young Master!” Luo Cheng explained urgently, his words heartfelt.

“This child, Xiao Yan, has been spoiled by us since childhood, with a proud and arrogant nature, unaware of the immensity of the world. To receive the Young Master’s favor this time is a blessing she cultivated over eight lifetimes. It’s just… she’s accustomed to spending freely, and this old man is truly afraid that after she marries, she won’t be used to the lifestyle, will lack for necessities, and will feel wronged, and also afraid that she’ll cause trouble for the Young Master.”

As he spoke, he secretly observed Yun Xiancheng’s expression, and seeing no sign of impatience, he continued:

“These external possessions, perhaps insignificant to the Young Master, are, for our Luo Family and for Xiao Yan, a heartfelt gesture from an elder. We only hope she can take these belongings and live comfortably in her husband’s home, and this old man will be at ease.”

These words were spoken with genuine emotion, packaging a highly purposeful marriage alliance as an grandfather’s earnest concern for his granddaughter’s future life.

This preserved the Luo Family’s face and also distanced their relationship, preventing it from becoming too intimate, thus satisfying Yun Xiancheng’s thoughts. Yun Xiancheng understood; this old fox was indeed a perceptive person.

He looked down at the girl in his arms, who already regarded him as her possession, and seeing her gaze at him with a pair of watery, pleading eyes, his heart softened.

Fine. Since they are actively keeping their distance, then I will agree.

“Since it is Old Mister’s kind intention, if I were to refuse again, it would seem heartless.”

Yun Xiancheng finally relented, smiling faintly, “In that case, I accept this marriage. I will accept these dowry items on Xiao Yan’s behalf.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Cheng’s tense body instantly relaxed, and his wild joy was evident. He immediately bowed deeply: “Thank you, Young Master, for your benevolence! Thank you, Young Master!”

Yun Xiancheng raised his hand in a gesture of support, then flicked his finger, and a talisman shimmering with a faint spiritual light drifted onto the table in front of Luo Cheng. He paused, his gaze sweeping over Luo Cheng’s eyes, and continued:

“This talisman is my token for the Luo Family. When the power of the Northwest Jiama Empire expands here, the Luo Family can use this token to join it, which can be considered mutual assistance and support.”

This was the greatest promise he could offer. Although the Luo Family had presented a heavy gift, their foundation was ultimately shallow. Wanting to be an imperial family? That was impossible.

The future empire would undoubtedly be dominated by the forces behind women like Yun Yun, Ya Fei, and Yao Ye, who had deeper ties to him. For the Luo Family to secure a stable middle-tier position in the Jiama Empire through Luo Xiaotian’s connection was already an immense fortune. These words weren’t explicitly stated, but how could a shrewd person like Luo Cheng not understand their implication?

He solemnly put away the talisman, as if holding the future of his family, and bowed deeply once more. This time, it was with heartfelt gratitude: “The entire Luo Family is immensely grateful!”

Yun Xiancheng nodded slightly, and the matter was concluded. He no longer paid attention to the Luo Family members, but instead turned to Yun Yun and the others, saying, “Master, regarding the wormhole, I’ll trouble you all to investigate.”

Yun Yun, Cai Lin, and Big Lion all stood up and nodded. This matter concerned their itinerary, so they naturally wouldn’t be negligent. After the sisters left, the atmosphere in the banquet hall immediately became much more relaxed.

Luo Xiaotian finally dared to lift her head from Yun Xiancheng’s embrace, her pretty little face flushed with excitement and joy. She tugged at Yun Xiancheng’s sleeve, pleading in an almost coquettish tone:

“Husband, this is your first time in Tianya City, how about I take you out for a stroll? The city is so fun!” She was already calling him husband, showing she was very quick to adapt.

Yun Xiancheng looked at the stars sparkling in her eyes and agreed with a smile: “Alright.”

The girl, having received permission, cheered and immediately jumped out of his embrace, grabbing his hand and heading out, eager to show him her “territory.”

Behind the two, Xiao Yi Xian and Nalan Yanran exchanged glances and smiled as they followed.

Tianya City’s night market was brightly lit and bustling. Luo Xiaotian shed her shy and dependent demeanor from the mansion, reverting to her true ’little devil’ nature.

She walked proudly in front, her fiery red tight-fitting attire particularly eye-catching in the night, and the long whip at her waist swayed gently with her steps. “Husband, look, this shop sells ‘Fire Cloud Crystals’ of insufficient quality, and they shortchange customers. I’ve taught them a lesson several times already!”

She pointed to a jewelry shop, a hint of pride in her tone. She led Yun Xiancheng on a “patrol” of the street.

Everywhere she went, the merchants who were accustomed to being “oppressed” by her would cower like mice seeing a cat, nodding and bowing like frightened cicadas upon seeing her.

Luo Xiaotian enjoyed this immensely, believing it to be “authority,” her way of controlling the city. She wanted her beloved to see her impressive and formidable side.

So, she walked up to a stall selling inferior medicinal pills, deliberately put on a stern face, and, mimicking her usual tone, prepared to stage a good show of “punishing evil and promoting good.”

“Hey! You black-hearted seller, daring to peddle these fake medicines to deceive people…” Before she could finish her sentence, Xiao Yi Xian and Nalan Yanran beside her had already walked to the stall. Xiao Yan picked up a pill, sniffed it lightly at her nose, and then her delicate brows furrowed slightly:

“Inferior medicinal ingredients, crude refining techniques, and even mixed with sawdust powder. If ordinary people consume this, at best they’ll suffer diarrhea, at worst it will damage their internal organs.”

Xiao Yi Xian, meanwhile, smiled sweetly at the stall owner, a gentle smile that nonetheless sent shivers down the owner’s spine.

“Sir, deceiving people is not right. This humble girl is not very talented, but I do know a little about medicine. If you sell these pills, within three breaths, someone will surely come looking for trouble, and by then, it won won’t be as simple as just paying compensation.”

The two women worked in tandem, one analyzing the medicine, the other pointing out the consequences, their words gentle, yet more authoritative than Luo Xiaotian’s blustering reprimand. The stall owner was already scared pale, repeatedly bowing and begging for mercy.

Luo Xiaotian stood to the side, watching the scene before her, somewhat dazed.

The impressive display she had intended to show seemed so childish and ridiculous in front of these two sisters, like children playing house. While the girl was in a daze,

Yan Ran looked at the frustrated Luo Xiaotian and softly said to Xiao Yi Xian beside her: “Xiao Yi Xian, looking at her like this, don’t you think she’s very lucky?”

“Oh?” Xiao Yi Xian still had a gentle smile on her face, “Yan Ran, why do you say that?”

“If she hadn’t met such a benevolent person as Senior Brother, who is willing to tolerate her arrogance,” Yan Ran’s gaze carried a hint of the wisdom of experience, “just based on her actions at the Wenfeng Tower, if she had provoked some ruthless passing expert, she would probably have become a cold corpse long ago, and the Luo Family would have suffered along with her.”