C10 (2/2)

”Is that so? ”Hee hee.” Xian`er slightly raised her head, revealing a faint blush on her fair and charming face.

He had been a servant of the Zhou Mansion for quite some time, but he had never seen a young girl reveal such a delicate appearance to a man. Especially in the past two years, after the young girl's beauty and talent had been spread, there had been no lack of suitors, and the majority of them were all Heaven Chosen of the Azure Province. However, the young lady had an extremely cold expression, like a snow lotus iceberg.

And now, this snow lotus had bloomed for the sake of this young man who did not seem to have any reputation, which caused the guards to be extremely shocked. After the surprise, he immediately realized something and quietly retreated with his body bent forward, knowing that the beautiful scenery in front of him was not something they could enjoy.

”I heard that Uncle Zhou and the others are holding a family meeting. What? Did something happen?” As the two of them walked side by side, Cang Yun tilted his head and curiously asked. From what he knew, the family meetings would usually only be held when major events occurred.

”Hmph, it's still that group of bastards from the Fire Realm.” Zhou Xian'er snorted lightly and said angrily. As she spoke, anger and grievance filled her spirited eyes.

Fire Realm?

In the entire Azure Province, this name was like a thunderclap that rang through one's ears. This was because the Fire Realm was ranked eighth on the World Ranking List, and its foundation and strength were both extremely terrifying. However, what puzzled Cang Yun was that he had never heard of the 'Flaming Sun Realm' and the 'Fire Realm' having any interaction.

After pondering for a while, when Cang Yun saw the worry on the beautiful face beside him, he finally understood and softly asked, ”Is it related to you?”

”Mm. The Fire Realm's Young Master has come to propose a marriage. He wants me to betroth him as his concubine.” Zhou Xian`er lowered her head slightly. Her bright eyes were filled with a layer of mist, and her voice was filled with grievance and indignation.

Become a concubine?

Cang Yun's eyes narrowed as a cold light flashed in his pitch-black pupils. This Fire Realm Young Master was simply too arrogant, he actually wanted to have the precious daughter of the Flame Sun Realm Lord to be his concubine. He was simply relying on his strength to bully others, not to mention Xian'er's expression, she didn't even agree to this marriage.

In the next moment, Cang Yun patted Xian'er's shoulder in consolation and asked, ”Uncle Zhou wouldn't agree to such an overbearing request, would he?”

In Cang Yun's mind, Xian'er's father was an extremely good person, especially towards Xian'er. He doted on her to the extreme, and he probably wouldn't do such a disgraceful thing.

”Father obviously wouldn't agree. But the other uncles are afraid that if they were to reject him, they would anger the world of fire, so...” Zhou Xian`er's voice was filled with grievance and helplessness. A young girl at her age had her own dreams for love and marriage, but living in a large clan like this was something she could not decide for herself.

Cang Yun nodded, and immediately understood the situation. Looking at the young girl who was on the verge of tears, he consoled her gently, ”Don't be so sad, didn't Uncle Zhou and the others still agree?”

”But Big Brother Cang Yun, I really don't want to marry that Fire Realm Young Master.” Zhou Xian'er raised her head, her beautiful face was filled with a helpless begging expression.

This scene had appeared many times in his childhood. In the memory, whenever the girl was helpless, he would go and cry to the boy, and the boy would always pull the girl out of her helplessness without exception.

Gradually, therefore, the girl sees the boy as a faith, and the boy as a duty.

However, times had changed, and they had been separated for eight years. Those scenes and feelings had long become memories. Originally, he thought that things had changed a long time ago, but now that he was faced with such a scene once again, he realized that the feelings were still as profound as before.

Looking at the pitiful person in front of him, Cang Yun followed his childhood habit and gently rubbed his head that was covered by black hair. He then softly said those words that were deeply etched in his memories:

”Don't worry, there's still me!”