Chapter 1573: A sudden engagement

“Wh-what engagement?”

Situ Changkong asked, utterly confused.

“Brother Situ, have you forgotten such an important matter?” Huo Dongping said with some displeasure, “It’s about Dianmo and our Huo Jian. Ten years ago, we had an engagement for them.

However, our Green Wood Sword Art is a kind of cultivation for virgins, and one cannot lose their virginity before reaching the Saint-Grade.

That’s why I haven’t brought it up all these years, but the engagement is still valid.

Now, Huo Jian has successfully made a Breakthrough into the Saint-Grade, and is now a true Saint-Grade expert, so he is no longer restricted and can get married.”

“This…”

Situ Changkong swallowed with difficulty, his voice dry as he said, “Brother, wasn’t that just a joke back then? How can you take it seriously?”

At this moment, he remembered the engagement Huo Dongping spoke of; in fact, it was just a jest. At that time, Huo Dongping, being drunk, saw Situ Dianmo’s delicate and beautiful appearance and said he would betroth her to his Grandson, Huo Jian.

However, there was a prerequisite, as just mentioned: Huo Jian had to achieve something with his Green Wood Sword Art and step into the Saint-Grade.

Situ Changkong, also having had some alcohol at the time, didn’t take what the other party said to heart at all, for in his view, whether one could step into the Saint-Grade was a completely ethereal matter; many people spent their entire lives unable to cross that threshold.

Could it be that if Huo Jian never advanced to the Saint-Grade, his Granddaughter would have to wait forever? That would be like living as a widow, completely impossible.

This matter later passed, Huo Dongping never brought it up again, and Situ Changkong had completely forgotten about it. Only when the other party mentioned it today did he vaguely remember it.

Huo Dongping said solemnly, “How could it be a joke? I was serious.”

“No, Brother, I thought you were just saying it, and you haven’t mentioned it again after all these years…”

Situ Changkong was interrupted by Huo Dongping’s wave of hand just as he spoke halfway, “Whether I forgot or not doesn’t matter. I’ve already inquired, and your Dianmo is not yet married.

They are both a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven. Even without the previous engagement, it couldn’t be more suitable now.”

In fact, Huo Dongping didn't just casually bring up this marriage; he truly was joking back then.

However, he never expected his Grandson's Cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds recently, reaching the Saint-Grade at just over twenty years old, which made him suddenly remember the previous engagement.

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However, he didn't act rashly. He first sent someone out to inquire about Situ Dianmo's situation, even secretly getting photos back.

After confirming that she had grown into a graceful and incomparably beautiful woman, and Huo Jian was also extremely satisfied, he then brought up the old matter again.

If Situ Dianmo had been fat, ugly, and vulgar, then the previous engagement would have remained a joke, and he would never have mentioned a single word about it again.

Situ Changkong naturally didn't know any of this. He looked at An Daoquan with difficulty.

The previous conflict with Yunxia Mountain was because Feng Xiaokuang had taken a liking to Situ Dianmo. The situation there hadn't completely calmed down yet, and he had originally come to the Heavenly Palace for help. Now, another engagement popped up, putting him in an extremely difficult position.

If Ye Bufan hadn't been there, he could have agreed without hesitation, but now his Granddaughter already had someone in her heart, so this engagement was completely impossible to agree to.

An Daoquan shook his head slightly, indicating that he couldn't help with such a matter either.

Situ Changkong, left with no choice, could only brace himself. He swallowed hard and said with difficulty, “That, Brother, this really won’t do…”

“Situ Changkong, what do you mean? Do you think my Grandson isn’t worthy of your Granddaughter?”

Huo Dongping’s expression completely turned cold, “Our Huo family originates from the Green Wood Sword Sect, the Sect Leader of the Sword Sect.

My Grandson, Huo Jian, is even a young Martial Saint, a handsome and rare young talent. Could this engagement still be a disservice to your Dianmo?”

“This… Brother, I don’t mean that. Huo Jian is indeed excellent, but I haven’t told Dianmo about this matter. That girl already has a boyfriend…”

“Isn’t it just having a boyfriend? It’s not like she’s married. What a big deal!”

Huo Dongping waved his hand indifferently, “Young girls are not very mature mentally, and they can easily be deceived by sweet words. This is very normal.

However, when she sees the excellence of our Huo Jian, she naturally won’t put that man in her eyes anymore. You don’t need to worry about this; let Huo Jian handle it himself.”

“Yes, Grandpa Situ, as long as you agree, I will definitely make Sister Dianmo like me.”

Huo Jian patted his chest, looking full of confidence.

In his opinion, he came from a prestigious family, was a Saint-Grade expert, had good looks, and had abilities. How could he be compared to a man from the secular world?

As long as Situ Dianmo saw him, she would naturally dump that man. This was already a foregone conclusion, without

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any suspense.

“I… Brother…”

Situ Changkong wanted to say something more, but Huo Dongping directly waved him off.

“Alright, Brother Situ, this matter is settled. As long as you have no objections, let the children handle it themselves.”

Huo Dongping was equally confident; his Grandson was the youngest Martial Saint in the entire Heavenly Palace. As long as Situ Dianmo wasn't blind, she would naturally fall for Huo Jian.

Even if she remained stubborn, simply killing that boy with a sword would be no different from killing an ant; a secular person dying is just dying.

In this world, as long as absolute strength is in one's hands, there is nothing that cannot be resolved.

Then he asked, “By the way, why have you two come to the Heavenly Palace?”

Situ Changkong sighed. It seemed that the engagement matter could only be dealt with later. First, he had to resolve the immediate crisis.

“It’s like this, Brother. We have something to report this time…”

Situ Changkong recounted the entire story of Yunxia Mountain's entry into the world, from their arrival at Xuanyuan Pavilion to propose marriage, how they forcefully abducted Situ Dianmo, and how Ye Bufan broke their legs.

Finally, he said, “Yunxia Mountain was originally a hidden Sect, but it violated regulations by entering the world and colluding with external enemies, acting arrogantly and doing as it pleased. We came this time to ask Lord Huo to come forward and uphold justice.”

“Yunxia Mountain? How dare they violate the rules set by our Heavenly Palace.”

Upon hearing this news, Huo Dongping's expression instantly darkened.

Seeing his attitude, An Daoquan and the other immediately felt a surge of joy: “Indeed, we ask Lord Huo to come forward and punish Yunxia Mountain.”

“This seems impossible.” Huo Dongping shook his head, “Lord Huo is currently in seclusion for a Breakthrough and has reached a critical stage. He cannot be disturbed at this time.”

Situ Changkong immediately said anxiously, “Lord Huo, what should we do?

If Yunxia Mountain cannot be stopped from acting recklessly, I fear other hidden Sects will follow suit, and then the entire Huaxia might descend into chaos!”

So he even changed his address from ‘Brother’ to ‘Lord Huo’, reminding the other party that this was no longer a private matter, but a major issue concerning the entire Huaxia martial Dao world.

Huo Dongping pondered for a moment, not answering his question, but instead asked, “By the way, who did you just say injured the Young Sect Master of Yunxia Mountain?”