Chapter 616: When a Girl is Of Age, She Must Be Married Off!

The remaining clan members who hadn't yet dispersed were stunned to see Tuoba Yan flying back so suddenly. What was going on? They had just parted ways less than ten breaths ago, and now she was rushing back in such a hurry.

Perhaps she was reluctant to part?

𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"What's happening?"

"What exactly occurred in the imperial tomb? Lord Sacred Master's attitude towards Mr. Ling Feng seems to have drastically changed!"

"It hasn’t just merely changed! It's as if they're inseparable now! They can't even stand to be apart for a moment!"

"

Ah,

such a beautiful Lord Sacred Master has fallen right into that guy's lap!"

"..."

The Tiance Clan members below started discussing in hushed tones. Hearing their words, Tuoba Yan's face flushed with embarrassment, but she couldn't help it. She couldn't leave Ling Feng's side!

"

Hmm?

"

Ling Feng was momentarily stunned after turning around to see Tuoba Yan flying back towards him. He couldn't help but ask, "Miss Tuoba, is there something else?"

Tuoba Yan bit her lip and transmitted her voice using spiritual consciousness. "The remnants of the Heart-Devouring Red-Dust Gu have not cleared. I... I cannot leave a hundred zhang from you!"

"

Uh...

" Ling Feng rubbed his nose, not expecting the Heart-Devouring Red-Dust Gu to be so troublesome.

He had deeply experienced the excruciating pain of the Gu's effects. Although the parasite had been destroyed, the residual toxins in her body would flare up, causing unbearable heartache and even damaging the source of her spiritual consciousness.

Based on his judgment, it would take at least one or two years for the toxins in Tuoba Yan's body to fully dissipate. While the toxins might lie dormant most of the time, when they acted up, the pain would be severe and potentially life-threatening. Therefore, for the next year or two, Tuoba Yan might not be able to leave his side.

But staying here was out of the question. He still had to return to Tianwei Academy and had many things to attend to. Staying on Wangduan Mountain for one or two years was simply impossible.

After pondering for a moment, Ling Feng lightly coughed and said calmly, "Miss Tuoba, could it be that you also want to see the outside world and plan to accompany me on my travels?"

"

Ah?

" Tuoba Yan was taken aback but quickly recovered, nodding and biting her lip. "

Mm-hmm,

yes!"

Both the grand elder and Elder Hei Yu, who rarely agreed on anything, simultaneously protested, "Lord Sacred Master, this is unacceptable. You still need to lead our clan..."

"

Ah,

grand elder, that's not entirely correct!"

Although Ling Feng felt helpless, he had no choice but to bluff his way through, and told the elders of the Tiance Clan, "Miss Tuoba is still young and lacks experience. By accompanying me to the outside world and gaining some experience, she'll be better equipped to shoulder the responsibilities of the Tiance Sacred Master and lead the Tiance Clan to greatness!"

"

Uh...

" The elders looked at each other.

What he said seems to make sense!

Tuoba Yan clenched her teeth. She was truly powerless at this moment, but the matter of the Heart-Devouring Red-Dust Gu was not something she could openly discuss. If the clan members learned that Great Emperor Tiance had been controlled by a demon sword and turned into a demon himself, they might lose faith, just as she had before.

"Rest assured, elders. I share a bond with the Tiance Clan, and once we leave, I will take good care of your Lord Sacred Master. She'll return in no more than one or two years."

Seeing that the elders were beginning to waver, Ling Feng seized the opportunity to further convince them.

"

Mm-hmm,

Mr. Ling makes a valid point. Our Tiance Clan has remained isolated on Wangduan Mountain for over a thousand years, with little contact with the outside world. It might be beneficial for Lord Sacred Master to go out and gain some experience."

The grand elder nodded in agreement.

When the grand elder agreed, most of the other clan elders followed suit. However, Elder Hei Yu was still hesitant.

He had never been particularly fond of Ling Feng, and that hadn't changed, even now.

But seeing Tuoba Yan's attitude toward Ling Feng, and not knowing the full story, he could only assume that Tuoba Yan had developed feelings for Ling Feng, perhaps even falling for him.

It felt like he had nurtured a cabbage for years, only to have it snatched away by a pig[1].

Alas, his disciple, who had always been quiet and reserved since childhood, was incredibly stubborn when she made up her mind. No one could change it.

"

Sigh...

" Elder Hei Yu sighed deeply at the thought. He could only nod reluctantly, glaring at Ling Feng and warning, "Boy, don't let me catch you disrespecting Yan'er! Otherwise, I'll kill you with one strike!"

"Don't worry, Elder Hei Yu. I'm certainly no match for Miss Tuoba."

Ling Feng shrugged. Since he couldn't stay, kidnapping Tuoba Yan seemed like the only solution.

After some more discussion among the elders, it was decided that after Tuoba Yan returned, they would further discuss leaving Wangduan Mountain.

Everything was settled, and Ling Feng along with Tuoba Yan would depart together at dawn the next day.

Of course, Tuoba Cheng also volunteered to join them under the pretense of being the Sacred Master's bodyguard, but in reality, he just wanted to stick with Ling Feng.

Once a teacher, always a teacher, right?

As night fell, Elder Hei Yu thought Tuoba Yan would return with him, but to his surprise, she followed Ling Feng to the eastern part of the city which was under the grand elder's jurisdiction.

"

Sigh,

when a girl is of age, she must be married off!"

Watching Tuoba Yan's distant figure, Elder Hei Yu felt a pang of melancholy. "Well, well, the imperial tomb has been opened, and the Great Emperor's teachings have been passed to Yan'er. What more is there to say? Except for that...

"That rascal got lucky!"

...

The moon shone brightly, and the stars were few.

In the courtyard where Ling Feng stayed, that despicable donkey placed its hoof on Ling Feng's shoulder while looking at him suggestively. "

Hey,

kid, you did well! You even managed to kidnap the Sacred Master of the Tiance Clan!"

Ling Feng shot the donkey a look and replied irritably, "You think I wanted this?"

"

Hehe,

well, at least now this divine beast will have another servant girl!

Haha,

feels good!"

The donkey was quite pleased with itself, its ears twitching flamboyantly.

"Servant girl..."

Ling Feng shook his head with a smile. Knowing Tuoba Yan's temperament, she'd probably turn the donkey into a eunuch first!

"By the way, kid, did you score any good loot in the imperial tomb?"

The donkey made a rubbing motion with its hooves, its eyes gleaming mischievously at Ling Feng. No wonder this guy had been pestering him all night. It was here to split the spoils.

"No treasures, but I've got some bathwater. Interested?" Ling Feng teased.

"Bath... Bathwater?"

Upon hearing that, the donkey's temper flared. "You brat, I trusted you to—"

But before it could finish berating him, Ling Feng summoned a portion of the Tiance Spirit Spring from the Five Elements Heavenly Palace, suspending it in mid-air. The pure spiritual energy radiating from the spirit spring immediately made the donkey's eyes glow green.

1. TL note: Damn das sad ;-; ☜