Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 1386: Chapter 1383: Steps to the Sky, Riding the Dragon - The Swift Groom (First Update)

”Jealousy?” Bai Xi shook his head. ”A group of good-for-nothings who can’t even protect their own homeland isn’t worthy of my interest!”

Zong Cheng’s expression shifted slightly but quickly recalled something, letting out a sly chuckle. ”Ah, my bad memory! Of course, Brother Bai wouldn’t care for those native Ghost Race folks. After all... Brother Bai is soon to become the esteemed son-in-law of the Luo Family!”

At this, Zong Cheng squinted mischievously. ”I heard tomorrow’s banquet will mark the first appearance of this Luo Family eldest daughter in this realm, and she’s even going to take a master! Has Brother Bai been invited?”

”Of course!” Bai Xi replied openly, smiling faintly. ”Not only was I invited, but my father has already prepared to officially propose marriage to the Luo Family at the banquet!”

Hearing this, Zong Cheng was momentarily stunned, a flicker of jealousy flashing in the depths of his eyes. But he quickly concealed it and clasped his hands toward Bai Xi.

”So that’s the case. Then my early congratulations to Brother Bai. May you win the beauty’s favor soon!”

”Well said! Well said!” Bai Xi laughed as well, though how much sincerity was hidden in that smile, only he himself knew.

Being from distinguished Ghost Race families, neither of them believed in such brotherly camaraderie. In truth, the Ghost Race operated this way—everything prioritized self-interest.

Thus, neither of them took these compliments to heart.

But tomorrow’s banquet did weigh heavily on both their minds.

The reason was simple. Although these foreign Ghost Race families hadn’t been in this realm for long, they had formed clear hierarchies.

For example, the two of them came from the Bai Family and the Zong Family, respectively.

These two prominent families were on par with the Wan Clan in terms of strength, which was why they dared to freely pass judgment on Wan Gaoxing.

However, they were also well aware that their tier wasn’t the highest in this realm.

If one were to name the most powerful family in Chuzhou City, it undeniably had to be the Luo Family.

And it wasn’t just due to a disparity in strength; it was even more because the invasion of this realm had been spearheaded by the Luo Family.

There was even a rumor that an influential figure from the depths of the Ghost Realm backed the Luo Family.

As a result, the eldest daughter of the Luo Family, who had just entered this realm and had yet to make a public appearance, naturally attracted attention from all sides.

What’s more, this banquet was a master-apprentice ceremony.

But who the master was—no one knew.

This only added an air of mystery to the banquet.

In such a situation, Bai Xi exuded great confidence. It wasn’t just his self-assurance, but also his confidence in his family.

After all, rumors were already spreading in Chuzhou City about a possible alliance by marriage between the Luo and Bai families.

This was clearly a narrative pushed by the Bai Family.

Although Zong Ma’s heart churned with envy, his focus soon shifted. With a sinister tone, he growled, ”Damn it. That guy Wan Gaoxing will definitely show up at this banquet. Didn’t he leave to search for the Ancient Mirror? Seems like he came back empty-handed!”

”When the time comes, I’ll seize the opportunity to humiliate him in public and vent this pent-up frustration!”

Of course, Zong Ma’s actions weren’t just motivated by jealousy.

In reality, Wan Gaoxing’s unruly and capricious behavior had long made him and Zong Ma adversaries. This was just a convenient excuse and opportunity!

Bai Xi, however, remained silent. All his thoughts were focused on the upcoming banquet.

Because deep in his heart, a certain ambition was buried.

Everyone assumed he was coveting the Luo Family’s power, but who truly understood his real intentions?

Thinking of this, a cold smile played on Bai Xi’s lips.

He cared little for the so-called Luo Family’s power.

What he truly valued was the legendary figure rumored to stand behind the Luo Family.

If he could leverage this connection and gain favor with such a figure, only then would he truly ascend to greatness—perhaps even reaching the depths of the Ghost Realm.

As for Wan Gaoxing... Bai Xi couldn’t even be bothered to spare him a thought.

Thanks to the banquet, the entire Chuzhou City had become lively.

Yet beneath the surface liveliness lay an undercurrent of hidden tensions.

Not a single aristocratic family wasn’t plotting to extract some benefit from the occasion. And so, in those unseen corners, conspiracies and schemes unfolded one after another.

Against this backdrop, the waves stirred by the Wan Clan heir’s return quickly dissipated into nothing.

Standing by the window, Xue An slowly retracted his Divine Sense, which had been enveloping the city.

To avoid alarming anyone, Xue An had restricted his Divine Sense to places with little resistance. Still, he had uncovered many unspeakable secrets.

But the information Xue An truly sought remained elusive.

Yet there was no trace of impatience on his face.

On the contrary, moments like this made Xue An even calmer.

Because he could feel himself inching closer to the truth.

The room was not empty; Ying Ning, Que Wenyuan, and many others sat quietly, waiting.

Que Wenyuan looked at Xue An’s silhouette against the window, her expression complicated.

She desperately wanted to know what secrets this seemingly young man, about her age, carried.

Why even his mere silhouette exuded such a soul-captivating aura, compelling one’s gaze to linger?

At that moment, Xue An spoke softly without turning around. ”I just searched again. No abnormalities found as of now! This suggests the clues are likely hidden within the hands of these Ghost Race aristocrats!”

He turned to Ying Ning and the others with a faint smile. ”If that’s the case, tomorrow’s banquet will be crucial! So... who’s willing to accompany me?”

Ying Ning looked surprised. ”We... we can go as well?”

Xue An nodded. ”Of course!”

”But we...” Ying Ning hesitated, wanting to mention how they, as native Ghost Race members, would undoubtedly provoke uproar if they attended.

But Xue An cut her off with a smile. ”If I say you can, then you can!”

”Then I’ll go!” Que Wenyuan, who had long been itching to join, exclaimed eagerly.

Xue An nodded. ”Alright!”

Que Wenyuan hadn’t expected Xue An to agree so easily and was momentarily stunned.

Xue An smiled slightly. ”The rest of you also prepare yourselves! I have a feeling that tomorrow’s banquet will be unexpectedly... lively!”

”Understood!”

Meanwhile, in a lavish courtyard of the Wan Clan, Wan Henxin had already smashed several dozen exquisite tea sets in a fit of rage.

No servants dared approach, with everyone keeping their distance.

Finally, Wan Henxin collapsed onto a chair she had broken herself, her heavily made-up face twisting with hatred.

”How dare he hit me?”

She could still vividly recall the slap Xue An had given her. From childhood, no one had so much as touched a hair on her head.

And this time, the one who had struck her was her own beloved brother.

Thinking of the look her brother had given her at that moment made Wan Henxin’s heart ache as if insects were gnawing at it.

”No! I have to find out right now, how dare he protect those wretches so shamelessly!”