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  "Has Young Master Wang Ting returned from the Xuanzhong Advanced Swordsmen Academy?"

  Wang Ting nodded slightly.

  "Master Wang Ting, since you've already returned, that's just perfect. The old master had previously sent people to look for you at the academy. If you're back, please return home immediately."

  "It doesn't matter."

  Wang Ting finished speaking and his gaze shifted back to the task introduction on the screen.

  At this moment, the image shows a special substance called Star Crystal, not only with pictures and texts, but also detailed explanations of where this crystal may exist, making it easy for people to quickly search in that unfamiliar region.

  Noticing Wang Ting constantly sizing up those 3D images, Zhao Dongqi was slightly taken aback: "Young Master Wang Ting, could it be that you're also here for this task?"

  "Yes."

  "This task is of the Swordsman level, that is to say, only formal swordsmen who have reached the stage of Grand Sword Master can be transported to their destination by entering the light pillar. Young master had just broken through to the High-Order Warrior half a year ago, and at this stage, it's impossible to pass the audit of the light pillar."

  After finishing speaking, Zhao Dongqi seemed to have thought of something and stared at Wang Ting with a look of incredulity: "Young Master Wang couldn't have already..."

  Wang Ting nodded slightly.

  "Official Swordsman, I've actually been promoted to Official Swordsman already."

  Seeing Wang Ting nodding, Zhao Dongqi was stunned and kept muttering to himself, unable to regain his composure for a long time.

  It wasn't until a while later that he suddenly came to his senses, quickly intercepting Wang Ting in front of him. With a mix of surprise and incoherent words, he said: "Young Master, now that you've been promoted to an official swordsman, it's even more inappropriate for you to take on this task! Every time we receive a temple mission, we're transported to a completely unfamiliar region, where we have no idea what kind of dangers lie within. Young Master is still young and has already been promoted to an official swordsman; in the future, who knows, maybe he can cultivate into a high-ranking swordsman or even a great swordsman! Once he becomes a great swordsman, our old master won't need to hand over 20% of the profits to the family's great swordsman every year. Young Master himself will be able to obtain a noble title, and at that time, our entire family will enter a new era. Therefore, during this period, Young Master absolutely cannot make any reckless moves."

  "Alright, I can handle it myself, you may withdraw."

  "Master..."

  "Get out!"

  Wang Ting furrowed his brow, and his expression had already become somewhat displeased.

  "Hmph, Wang Ting, I didn't expect that after studying at the Xuanzhong Advanced Swordsmen Academy for a few months, your skills haven't improved, but your temper has gotten much worse. You even dared to scold Zhao Dongqi, sir! Don't you know that even your father treats Zhao Dongqi with respect?"

  At this time, a clear and melodious female voice came from one side.

  Not far away, a young woman with a sweet appearance and about the same age as Wang Ting was disdainfully pursing her lips in a small group.

  This team consists of six people, and among the six people, except for that girl, they are all swordsmen of good hands, and they are all mid-level swordsmen. Especially the old man who is at the forefront, the medal on his body is actually a great swordsman. The eyes of everyone around him are filled with a sense of reverence.

  Upon seeing the young girl, Zhao Dongqi's face turned slightly unpleasant, but he still bowed slightly in that direction: "Miss Xu Yan, Patriarch of the Xu family, Sir Xu Bieshan."

  "Hehe, no need for formalities, Mr. Zhao Dongqi."

  The one who spoke was Xu Yidou, the de facto leader of the six-person team and also the patriarch of the Xu family.

  However, the Xu family and the Wang family are different. The great swordsmen invited by the Wang family were outsiders who offered their services, while the great swordsmen of the Xu family were old ancestors within the family itself. Although both families had a strong warrior at the level of a great swordsman, this concept was worlds apart.

  Especially the old ancestor of the Xu family is said to have recently been favored by Lord Xi, and there is a trend of being recruited into the door, petitioning the king, and granting a baronial title, with a reputation that is rising day by day.

  "Mr. Zhao Dongqi, have you gotten used to living there all these years?"

  "Thanks for your concern, Elder Xu, I'm doing well."

  "Is that so? I don't think so, Zhao Dongqi's status is such that even the Wang clan leader has to show respect and address him as 'older brother'. But his descendants seem to be quite disappointing. If Mr. Zhao Dongqi is not having a good time on that side, he might as well come over here and sit with us for a bit. I'm sure we won't disappoint Mr. Zhao."

  "Yes, Uncle Zhao, Yan'er hasn't listened to me teach swordsmanship for a long time."

  Upon hearing the two, Zhao Dongqi's face slightly chilled: "Thank you, Patriarch Xu, for your kind intentions. As of now, I have no such plans. As for Miss Yan, if she wants me to teach her swordsmanship, it's not a problem at all. She just needs to agree to this marriage and marry our family's Wang Tingjun, uniting the two families through marriage. In the future, when Miss Yan wants to learn swordsmanship again, I will naturally impart my knowledge to her."

  "Haha, this is unnecessary, a young master like Wang Ting is not simple, our Xu family can't afford to climb so high."

  Xu Yidou said faintly, with a clear intention of refusal.

  And...

  They had refused more than once already, half a year ago when the Wang family came to propose, the Xu family was just like this.

  "Xu Clan Head, Yan'er Miss and our family's Wang Ting Young Master have been childhood friends since they were young, attending the same school from primary to intermediate academy. Moreover, there is something that Xu Clan Head might not know, our Young Master has already broken through to become a formal swordsmen! A 16-year-old formal swordsmen, I believe it will absolutely not be beneath Miss Xu Yan."

  "Official Swordsman?"

  "A 16-year-old formal swordsman?"

  Upon hearing these words, the originally calm and indifferent Xū Yīdōu, Xū Bièshān, and others suddenly changed their expressions. Even Xū Yán's gaze at Wáng Tíng was tinged with a hint of surprise.

  However, this surprise was soon replaced by a kind of indifference. She rolled her eyes and turned away quickly.

  "A 16-year-old formal swordsman..."

  Xu Yidou hesitated for a moment, then said: "I didn't expect Wang Tingxian to break through to become an official swordsman so quickly. It's truly a joyous occasion. However, our family's Yan'er got engaged to Xi Mengzi's nephew, Xi Fangnan's son Xi Jianyuan half a month ago. This matter can't be changed... But my Xu family has another daughter named Xu Han, who is of excellent beauty and was also seen by Mr. Zhao Dongqi before. If Mr. Zhao Dongqi and Wang Tingxian are satisfied, I will go discuss this with the head of the Wang clan to settle this matter and have our two families form an alliance. What do you think?"

  "Xu Han..."

  Zhao Dongqi also had some impression of this name, but she was just a woman in the Xu family, and her status and position were not on the same level as Xu Yan, the daughter of the clan leader.

  Although the Wang family is not a noble family, they are considered a large clan in Bishui City. As the son of the patriarch, how can he take such an ordinary woman? The door and the house do not match, and Xu Yidou's proposal is clearly insulting. At this time, he has already coldly snorted: "Since Miss Xu Yan's marriage has been arranged, we can only blame our Wang family for being too talkative. This matter is over, let's take our leave! Young Master Wang Ting, let's go!"

  Wang Ting furrowed his brow, unsure of what was going on, and didn't leave.

  Seeing this, Xu Yidou seemed to feel that there was something to it, and hastily said: "Wang Tingxian's nephew seems to have a different opinion. Mr. Zhao Dongqi, I think we should listen to Wang Tingxian's opinion first, after all, he is the one who is directly involved in this matter."

  Xu Yan seemed to know that Wang Ting was able to become a formal swordsman at the age of 16, and had some potential. He also meant to help by opening his mouth: "Yes, Wang Ting, we two don't have fate, but you can marry my cousin instead. My cousin is really good, you should seize this opportunity, or you will regret it."

  "Master Wang Ting!"

  It seemed that Wang Ting really didn't leave any thoughts behind, Zhao Dongqi couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed and hastily called out.

  "Huh?"

  "Wang Tingxian's nephew."

  Xu Yidou hastily spoke up: "I don't know what you think? As for the matter of our two families becoming related by marriage, should we go to the Wang family right now and settle it immediately?"

  "What's your intention?"

  "What's your opinion?"

  "Master, don't agree with them."

  Wang Ting somewhat discontentedly withdrew his gaze from the projection about Xingchen Jing's introduction: "Huh? What were we just talking about?"

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