Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 344 I think we'll see each other again soon

And here.

It wasn't just high-level cultivators who came for the "Lamp King," who symbolized supreme glory.

Many more young monks, yearning for beautiful love and eager to showcase their own talents, gathered here.

This place is a popular spot for young men and women to arrange marriages, and also a romantic place for young couples to express their love.

On ordinary days, the young men from aristocratic families are elegant and exude aristocratic air;

The young ladies were gentle, virtuous, and elegant in their manners.

However, at this Lantern Festival, in order to win the favor of their beloved, they would also fight over her, even resorting to physical violence!

On the arena, swords flashed and profound energy surged...

They each used their unique skills to win a chance to date a beautiful woman or a handsome man, hoping to take their relationship to the next level.

Therefore, in previous years, young cultivators accounted for as much as 70% of the participants in the Mandarin Duck Lantern Festival!

This year will likely be no exception.

In particular, the prodigies who have risen to fame on the list of prodigies in recent years, as well as the young fairies who have recently been listed on the list of beauties of Zhongzhou, have become the focus of everyone's attention.

According to sources within the Yuanyang Tower, many men and women eager to find a partner have already entrusted the tower to help them find suitable matches.

I don't know if it's true or not...

It is highly likely that this is a "smokescreen" deliberately released by Yuanyanglou!

However, if it can bring about a happy marriage, Yuanyang Tower will naturally be richly rewarded.

Even if the deal falls through, the goodwill remains, and it can be a good opportunity to befriend major families, top powers, and smaller sects. Why not?

Therefore, a popular rumor has been circulating in Zhongzhou:

The influence of Yuanyang Tower is now showing signs of surpassing that of Zhenbaoge!

Its power is immense, with branches all over the world, and it is no less powerful than the Treasure Pavilion!

However, no one knows who is behind the Mandarin Duck Tower; it remains a mystery.

Some have boldly speculated that the Mandarin Duck Tower might have been secretly built by the Treasure Pavilion itself.

After all, Treasure Pavilion already had a strong presence in Zhongzhou, so it was not impossible for it to expand into new "business areas".

However, this view was quickly opposed, with some arguing that Yuanyanglou was more likely founded by several closely related aristocratic families.

These prominent families jointly created this unique "platform" in order to build good relationships and expand their networks.

But no one knows the truth.

Only a few highly credible and varied speculations have been left to circulate in the world, becoming popular topics of conversation among people.

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The March wind, cool yet carrying a hint of warmth, is intoxicating and incredibly pleasant.

Time flies, and the end of the month is already here. There are less than two days left until the grand opening of the Mandarin Duck Lantern Festival on the first day of the fourth lunar month.

For the past two weeks, cultivators from all over Zhongzhou have flocked to Dream City.

The streets were bustling with activity, filled with the sounds of people, and incredibly lively.

The sounds of hawking, laughter, and the spiritual energy fluctuations of magical artifacts mingled together, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Li Qingyuan and his group traveled day and night, enduring hardships, and finally arrived in Menggui City before the Lantern Festival began.

That afternoon.

They entered the city and randomly found a restaurant to stay in, intending to conserve their energy and be in high spirits for the upcoming lantern festival.

The group did not choose the most conspicuous Mandarin Duck Building in the central position.

After all, their trip was not to find a Daoist partner, nor did they intend to participate in those complicated social interactions.

For them, this lantern festival was just a lively celebration.

Why join in the unnecessary crowds when it's just a trip to enjoy the scenery and lights and relax?

Almost at the same time that Li Qingyuan and his group checked into the restaurant, a beautiful figure in white appeared like a fairy.

It was a stunningly beautiful woman with a light veil over her face, accompanied by an old woman. The two of them slowly walked into the restaurant and booked two rooms.

However, their room was not on the same floor as Li Qingyuan's group.

The woman and the old woman lived on the third floor, while Li Qingyuan and the others lived on the second floor, thus cleverly separating them.

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Inside a private room on the third floor of the restaurant.

The air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.

Su Yaoyue sat upright in the wooden chair, her eyes fixed on a book of 'Cultivation Miscellany' on the table, her gaze focused.

Yet it seemed as if he wasn't seriously considering the contents of the book, but rather quietly immersed in his own thoughts, with everything around him appearing so peaceful.

At this moment.

Granny Lan finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked:

"Miss, why don't we stay at the Mandarin Duck Pavilion? We can meet some talented young men there..."

Before she could finish speaking, Su Yaoyue calmly interrupted her:

"Granny Lan, is Father looking for you again?"

Granny Lan was slightly taken aback, her expression becoming somewhat strange, and she secretly marveled:

Isn't Miss wise and kind-hearted?

How did you suddenly think of this...?

However, the patriarch had indeed instructed her, but Su Yaoyue was clearly unwilling, so there was nothing she could do...

After a long silence, Granny Lan seemed to have thought of something, and then slowly spoke:

"Miss, the master is only doing this for your own good..."

"The Canglan Continent can never compare to the Central Plains, and that junior can never be your partner..."

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"enough!"

Su Yaoyue coldly interrupted, "That's enough. I don't want to hear it a second time!"

"What my father and mother think is their business."

"The people I've chosen will not change because of others..."

“If you truly care about Yao Yao, then stand on my side and appease Father.”

"You can say that I'm focused on spiritual cultivation and pursuing the Great Dao, and that they should stop causing trouble and meddling unnecessarily..."

Granny Lan sighed, her eyes filled with pity, and said:

"Alas, who knows when he will arrive in Zhongzhou, or when he will rise to become a decent powerhouse..."

"Now, Miss, your physique has fully awakened, and your cultivation is progressing by leaps and bounds. And he..."

"The gap between you two will only widen in the end..."

"Miss, why waste your precious youth waiting for someone you don't even know..."

"Since my heart is with him, I believe he will eventually come, and I am willing to wait for him!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yaoyue's eyes instantly lit up, shining brightly like the most dazzling star in the night sky.

A sweet feeling welled up inside her, and she thought:

"Junior Uncle, I think we'll see each other again soon, right?"

This was the last thing Li Qingyuan said to her before leaving Black Mountain City!

She always kept it in mind and firmly believed in it!

My junior uncle is a man who possesses miraculous abilities...

Seeing this, Granny Lan sighed inwardly.

She understands the innocent and pure love of youth, after all, she came from that time herself.

That feeling of being moved was tinged with shyness and sweetness, yet also filled with uncertainty.

She seemed to see her younger self, someone who had also been infatuated and persistent in a relationship...

However, they are not a good match!

A country boy and a young lady from a prestigious family are separated by too many obstacles, and ultimately it is impossible for them to be together!

She only hoped that, as time passed, the young lady would gradually forget that boy...

With that thought in mind, she went back to her room to rest, leaving Su Yaoyue alone in the private room.

Su Yaoyue seemed to remember something, and the smile on her lips lingered, beautiful and radiant!

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