The Lord of Void and Real-Chapter 296 - 292: Sky High and Earth Thick
Chapter 296 -292: Sky High and Earth Thick
“If Uncle Nie’s words come without any conditions attached, I would be immensely grateful. However, if they are predicated on my cousin’s marriage, then I must respectfully decline.” Shen Luo stated bluntly, without hesitation, upon hearing their words.
Nie Renbei furrowed his eyebrows upon hearing this. He felt that he had already shown maximum benevolence, yet this young man in front of him remained dissatisfied, which infuriated him.
“Cai Zhu, outsiders may not be aware of our Nie family’s predicament, but surely you do? Your flight from your arranged marriage has already caused complications for the family. Luckily, the Second Young Master pleaded on your behalf, and the Governor did not blame the Nie family. Are you really going to prioritise personal interests over family duty? Can you face your Father, the Nie family, like this?” Nie Renbei stopped persuading Shen Luo and turned to Nie Caizhu instead.
Upon hearing his words, Nie Caizhu’s face changed immediately, flashing with doubt.
“A compelling argument about personal versus family interests… Using the duty to the family to pressure a vulnerable young woman to marry a man she detests, where is the honour in that for the Nie family? Could it be that your family’s interests are all gained at the expense of the women in your family?” Shen Luo retorted heatedly.
“You…”
Nie Renbei was taken aback by Shen Luo’s words, stunned into speechlessness on the spot.
Nie Caizhu looked at Shen Luo with shocked surprise as well.
“Cai Zhu, tell me, are you willing to return with them to marry? As long as you say you are not willing, then no one can force you today.” Shen Luo turned around, looked into her eyes, and spoke seriously.
Nie Caizhu met his gaze, the expression on his face moved something within her.
“I am not willing.” Nie Caizhu’s heart felt lighter than ever once she voiced this out loud.
“Did you hear that? She doesn’t want to!”
Hearing this, Shen Luo felt relief wash over him. A smile crossed his face as he turned back to address the audience.
“Such audacity! A disciple from a minor faction that cannot even be considered as third-rate dares to act so wildly? Truly unaware of one’s place in this vast world!” At this moment, Granny Long roared furiously, and slapped the table beside her.
“Bang!”
Following a loud noise, the table shockingly didn’t shatter but instead sank deeper, its four legs penetrating the stone slabs on the hall floor and embedding themselves into the ground.
All present were taken aback. The Second Madam even shrieked in horror, almost falling from her chair.
Shen Yuange’s face turned pale, but he managed to steady himself, not moving an inch.
Shen Luo was slightly taken aback, but he soon began to evaluate in his heart; if this old woman could control her strength so finely, it was apparent that her cultivation level was far from shallow.
“Granny Long, do not lose your temper…” Nie Renbei realised things were not proceeding well and tried to mediate.
“He is the one who dares to provoke me? The Spring and Autumn Pavilion has already ceased to exist, all he is now is an orphaned dog who has lost the protection of his sect, yet he dares to make such reckless declarations here! Why don’t you think about your position before spouting such nonsense!” Granny Long scoffed in disdain, continuing to jeer at them.
Shen Luo had always been indifferent towards the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, but hearing this old woman disparaging it was too much for him to bear.
“On what grounds? Of course, it is based on a young man’s fervent spirit and not the thick-skinned audacity of old age!” Shen Luo retorted defiantly, his brows furrowing deeper.
“Very well… So we have a sharp-tongued junior here. Today, let me show you the outcome of disrespecting your elders!” Granny Long, utterly enraged, responded to Shen Luo’s audacity with a chilling laugh.
As she spoke, she already stood up with her walking stick in hand, clearly ready for a fight.
“Granny Long, please reconsider. As a Qi refining late stage cultivator, your power is formidable. This youth will be unable to withstand it. If you hurt him, wouldn’t that harm your reputation?” Huo Kun urgently pleaded upon witnessing this.
“No need, no need. My son is young and impetuous. He has entwined Granny Long, please do not take his actions to heart.” Shen Yuange, clueless about Qi refining, only saw the old woman preparing to strike Shen Luo and quickly interceded.
“To handle a mere whelp, I certainly do not need to exert any effort.” Granny Long replied slyly.
“So, if I win against you, you all will stop pestering my cousin?” Shen Luo raised an eyebrow and asked.
“Beat me? Ha ha, as long as you’re able to.” Granny Long laughed upon hearing this.
Nie Renbei had a calm expression, not uttering a single word.
“Kid, don’t be so arrogant.” Huo Kun frowned tightly, saying in a deep voice.
Shen Luo, upon hearing this, held Huo Kun in slightly higher esteem.
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Whether he was revealing Granny Long’s realm earlier, or his stern reprimand at this moment, was actually hoping for Shen Luo to know his limits and withdraw voluntarily.
“Luo Brother…” The Second Madam quietly called from the side.
This time, however, it was Shen Yuange who didn’t open his mouth. He clearly understood Shen Luo’s character and knew that he was always pragmatic, never competing out of mere ego. Since he had voluntarily proposed the fight, he must be mostly certain of winning.
“Cousin, you can’t … Marriage is something nobody else can decide for me. No one can stop me from marrying the person I want, and nobody can force me to marry someone I don’t want.” Nie Cai Zhu abruptly stopped Shen Luo, saying as she did.
Her expression was serious as she spoke, her tone resolute, utterly contrary to her usual gentle demeanor.
“Hmph, you disobey your father’s orders and lack understanding of the bigger picture. Our Second Young Master taking a liking to you is your good fortune, don’t be ignorant.” Granny Long upon seeing this, snorted coldly.
“Excuse my lack of fortune, I cannot marry into the Governor’s Mansion. If my father orders it rationally, I naturally obey. But in this case, it goes against my heart, and I would rather die than submit.” Nie Cai Zhu’s words made everyone’s face change color in the hall.
Even Shen Luo looked at her with newfound respect, his eyes filled with admiration.
“Cai Zhu, today’s matter can’t be settled without a fight, but don’t worry, I won’t be at a disadvantage dealing with this old woman.” Shen Luo turned his body to her, his back to everyone else, and said quietly.
“Really?” Nie Cai Zhu asked with doubt.
Shen Luo nodded vigorously, grinning at her.
Seeing this, Nie Cai Zhu finally pursed her lips and didn’t say anything else.
“This place is too small, let’s go to the courtyard to fight.” After saying this, Shen Luo was the first to walk outside the hall.
Granny Long, with a somber face, followed him out the door while tapping her walking stick on the ground.
Seeing this, everyone else also followed.
Little Spring and Uncle Fu, who were initially waiting outside, also gathered around the courtyard.
In the center of the courtyard, there was a large brass water jar half the height of a person. It was adorned with an engraving of a mighty lion gripping a ring on both sides and was filled with water with dried lotus leaves floating on top.
Shen Luo arrived at the water jar, raising his hand to lightly slap the edge. The water inside rippled in a regular pattern as a result.
“You’re not a monk from the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, why do you cultivate Water Techniques?” Granny Long, who was several yards away from him, frowned slightly and asked.
“No comment.” Shen Luo said with a smile.
“Humph, playing mysterious!” Granny Long snorted coldly, her walking stick tapped heavily on the ground, and an invisible aura radiated from her feet, stirring up dust and rushing in all directions.
The spectators were unable to resist the blast of dust and involuntarily backed away.
Shen Luo simply waved his sleeve and dispersed the dust.
“Be careful.” Then, a stern shout came.
