Chapter 817: The 817th Burial: Farewell, Liu Xu

The grand hall was magnificent, luxurious, and solemn, serving as the temporary residence the Ancient Liu Family prepared for Su Han.

"Your Highness, if you need anything, you can instruct the servants. Our Liu Family will do our utmost to meet your needs."

The Green Lotus Saint arranged accommodations for Su Han and his group, then cupped his hands in farewell to greet other guests.

Once the Green Lotus Saint left, Su Han and the others could relax a bit.

"Your Highness, in this martial duel for marriage, the Dugu Imperial Son and the Meng Po Empress have set their sights on you. You must be careful, prioritize your safety, and do not need to concern yourself with winning and losing with them. Once you achieve Instant Sanctification, a day of reckoning will naturally come."

Eunuch Sun gently admonished Su Han, not wishing him to be rash and impulsive.

Coming to participate in the martial duel for marriage was Su Han’s own decision. The Flying Immortal Great Emperor and the imperial court were indifferent; winning the beauty would be best, but if not, it was also acceptable.

Compared to the Green Lotus Saint, Su Han was more vital to the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, and the Flying Immortal Great Emperor sent Eunuch Sun to protect him this time to prevent further incidents with Su Han.

The martial duel for marriage had yet to start, and a vendetta had already formed with the Dugu Imperial Son and the Meng Po Empress. Though these grievances would be inevitable sooner or later, Su Han had yet to achieve Instant Sanctification, which Eunuch Sun felt was lacking.

If Su Han achieved Instant Sanctification, he would be able to stand on his own; Eunuch Sun would have no further concerns.

The pressing matter was to break through to the Saint Realm, for strength was the eternal truth.

"Thank you for the reminder, Eunuch!"

Su Han understood Eunuch Sun’s meaning and responded without arrogance, much to Eunuch Sun’s satisfaction.

"Li Lao, Qingyue, you’ve endured a long journey, you must be tired. Get some rest first!"

Su Han turned to Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue and said.

Though they were of little help regarding the martial duel for marriage, Su Han brought them to broaden their views and horizons.

By standing high and seeing far, one recognizes the vastness of heaven and earth; staring at the sky from the bottom of a well will never nurture a strong heart.

Since Su Han intended to cultivate Li Qingyue, he had to be responsible for her, taking her to see the wider world and many great factions, and observe the top prodigies, which would benefit her.

"Thank you, Your Highness. We’ll take our leave and rest now!"

Li Mingliang knew Su Han had things to attend to, so he was the first to speak, leading Li Qingyue away.

Then Eunuch Sun also departed, but his Divine Sense enveloped the entire great hall, ready to thwart any external threats at their inception.

In the empty great hall, only Su Han remained, standing with his hands behind his back, waiting quietly.

As for whom he was waiting for, it went without saying—it was naturally Liu Xu.

Su Han couldn’t meet Lu Yunxian directly or inquire about Elder Liu Rumei; only through Liu Xu could he learn about changes within the Ancient Liu Family.

"Your Highness, it’s Liu Xu. May I come in?"

The Green Lotus Saint was indeed trustworthy; it wasn’t long before Liu Xu’s voice sounded outside the hall.

"Come in!"

Su Han spoke, and the hall door opened, letting a graceful figure enter from outside.

The familiar white dress was the first to catch the eye, but her Qi-Blood was abundant, and her battle spirit high, like a proud white peacock, drawing attention.

Liu Xu had a tall stature, and beneath the white dress, a pair of even whiter, long, and beautiful legs shimmered with a jade-like luster, making her especially alluring in the great hall.

Her dark green hair cascaded like a waterfall to her waist, resembling an actual green silk. As a member of the Ancient Liu Family, she naturally harbored a trace of the Liu Divine’s bloodline, hence her hair was dark green instead of black, though the shade was so deep it appeared somewhat black.

She approached Su Han briskly, smiling, her white slender arms extending and her waist twisting lightly.

Liu Xu was quite beautiful; though not one of the top ten beauties of the Central Plains, she was not lacking in suitors. But her fiery personality could be hard for some to accept.

"Miss Liu, long time no see!"

Su Han smiled slightly, engaging in small talk. He had no romantic feelings for Liu Xu since he already had Tongyan in his heart, and no one else compared.

"It’s only been half a year, not that long. I’m still at the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer, no progress. Yet, you’ve surpassed me, reaching Semi-Saint and becoming renowned in the Central Plains. Impressive!"

Liu Xu’s fiery personality remained unchanged, her familiar tone revealing no malice toward Su Han.

Firstly, they had shared adversities during the Sword Tournament, and secondly, she admired Su Han’s achievements.

Before leaving the Imperial Capital, she had warned Su Han to beware of King Yama’s Palace, and her warning had come true. However, Su Han’s reaction had surprised her; after being ambushed, he chose to retaliate strongly, sparking a Great Emperor’s war and shocking the entire Central Plains, creating an uproar.

Liu Xu admitted she wouldn’t have the courage or daring to seek revenge against King Yama’s Palace in Su Han’s position, given its notorious reputation.

This aspect of Su Han made Liu Xu admire him greatly, and when the Green Lotus Saint approached her, although he didn’t state it explicitly, he implied a wish for her to befriend Su Han, possibly even becoming cultivation partners.

Liu Xu wasn’t foolish, and she found Su Han admirable, yet she had no strong feelings for him, preferring to let things take their course.

After some simple reminiscing, Su Han moved to the main topic.

"Last time, you told me the Green Lotus Fairy was a Divine’s daughter, adopted by your family head. But now that she’s advanced to the Saint Realm, why propose a martial duel for marriage to marry her off?"

Since Su Han came for the martial duel for marriage, his question didn’t arouse Liu Xu’s suspicion.

"I’m not entirely sure about that; this decision came from the family head shortly after her breakthrough."

Liu Xu shrugged; although she was a prodigy of the Ancient Liu Family, she had no right to partake in such core matters.

"Is the martial duel for marriage the will of Emperor Liu, and did the Green Lotus Fairy agree?"

Su Han wanted to know if the duel for marriage was Yun Xian’s idea or if she was coerced by the Ancient Liu Family.

"It was proposed by the family head. As for the Green Lotus Fairy, she hasn’t voiced an opinion. Also, she doesn’t live with us, and we see her rarely, so I don’t know her stance. But she’ll surely appear at the martial duel for marriage tomorrow, and then you’ll see her."

Liu Xu’s response gave Su Han a sinking feeling. His questions remained unanswered, leaving him slightly agitated.

"This martial duel for marriage may not necessarily be to marry her off; it could be to recruit a husband. We’ll only know tomorrow, but I heard a rumor."

Su Han perked up, awaiting Liu Xu’s next words.

"It’s said that the Green Lotus Fairy’s Origin Source is damaged and requires Yin and Yang Dual Cultivation to heal, or she faces a life-threatening risk!"