King of Creation-Chapter 54 - Immortal Spirit Girl

A bitter smile appeared on the corner of Ye Zhen’s mouth as he had basically figured out the cause and effect of the situation.

The matchmaker’s words were quite sharp.

After praising Miss Hee, she abruptly ushered Lady Yua out, “Hurry along now, the Ye family’s match isn’t something you can aspire to, off with you, quickly.”

Lady Yua, already finding it hard to save face, couldn’t care less about her dignity.

“You think you, a sharp-tongued matchmaker, can say it’s Hee Bancheng proposing and it’s really him?

Who knows if you’re conspiring to deceive, would Hee Bancheng even look his way?”

Mother Mi Jiangxue was so angered by these words that her face flushed red, and she was about to tear up the marriage contract she pulled out from her bosom when a deep voice suddenly came from outside.

“Who says I don’t fancy Ye Zhen, Young Hero Ye?

Such a worthy son-in-law is someone even I, Hee Changhong, can’t ask for.” In his deep bass, Hee Bancheng, dressed in brocade and satin, hands clasped behind his back, leisurely stepped into the Ye Family Mansion.

As the saying goes, one’s living environment affects one’s temperament.

Having lived a life of luxury, Hee Bancheng exuded the aura of a wealthy and substantial businessman with every move he made.

Upon entering, everyone, from the Ye Tiancheng couple to Lady Yua, was overwhelmed by Hee Bancheng’s presence.

It was clear to all that this man was someone significant.

However, what this seemingly important figure did next was enough to make their eyes pop out of their heads.

As Hee Bancheng casually stepped into the Ye Family Courtyard, upon seeing Ye Zhen, he hastened his pace and rushed to Ye Zhen’s side, bowing and making a gesture of respect, “I pay my respects to Young Hero Ye!”

My goodness, is this the behavior of a future father-in-law?

Ye Zhen took a casual glance and thought to himself, Hee Bancheng was in a pitiful state that day on Qingniu Mountain, but now in his silken robes really did seem to exude the air of a wealthy magnate.

Afterward, Hee Bancheng assumed a very humble posture in greeting Ye Zhen’s parents and then broached the main topic.

“Mr.

Ye, Mrs.

Ye, I come today specifically to propose a match for my daughter, and I hope you, the worthy couple, won’t find me overly impulsive.”

As he spoke, Hee Bancheng waved his hand, and a line of porters began bringing gifts into the courtyard, quickly filling the entire yard.

“Outside, there are ninety-nine carts of modest gifts.

I ask you, the worthy couple, to kindly accept them,” Hee Bancheng said, pointing outside.

Lady Yua, who was still stunned, when she heard this, peeked outside and almost bit her tongue off in shock.

My heavens, from the gate to the alley, a long line of carriages filled with gifts was arranged so far that one couldn’t see the end of it, and judging by the tracks they left, those gifts were definitely not light.

With Ye Zhen present, Hee Bancheng didn’t dare to take any airs and, after showing some sincerity, turned to the Ye Tiancheng couple and said, “Of course, marriage is a serious matter and shouldn’t be taken lightly.

May I ask you, the worthy couple, to allow this old man to enter and discuss further at a slower pace?”

Mother Mi Jiangxue was about to nod in agreement when Ye Tiancheng suddenly nudged her with his elbow and gestured to Ye Zhen, prompting her to quickly grasp the situation.

Who was Hee Bancheng?

If he were to officially travel anywhere, even the magistrate of Gold City County Town would have to accompany him.

And now, he was treating their Ye Family with the utmost respect and deference.

Why was that?

The Ye Tiancheng couple weren’t fools; they had long realized that it was naturally because of their son, Ye Zhen.

Naturally, they needed to consult Ye Zhen for his opinion on this matter.

“Zhen’er, what exactly is going on here?”

“Mother, let me handle this,” Ye Zhen stepped forward and said.

“But this matter of marriage…”

Mi Jiangxue was about to say something else when Ye Tiancheng nudged her again, indicating his broader experience and insight.

“Alright…”

As Mi Jiangxue nodded, Ye Zhen took the marriage contract from her hands and in front of Lady Yua, he tore it to shreds.

Even though this was Lady Yua’s original intention, as she watched the marriage contract being torn up and Ye Zhen seemingly become even more desirable, her face turned deathly pale with a touch of unwillingness.

“Lady Yua, I must apologize for making you anxious without having discussed with my mother in advance.

The marriage contract is destroyed, so let’s end this matter here, please,” Ye Zhen made a gesture to see her out.

Lady Yua’s expression turned awkward in an instant – to leave or not to leave was the quandary.

She had already lost the face to stay, but leaving also felt unsatisfactory.

She had a lingering feeling that the rumors in town might not be reliable.

But Ye Zhen maintained his ‘please’ gesture, motionless, forcing Lady Yua to stamp her foot in frustration and reluctantly stepped out of the Ye Family’s door.

When she saw who was seated in the first carriage as she left, she jumped in shock, immediate regret flooding her like a tide.

After sending Lady Yua off, Ye Zhen’s gaze turned back to Hee Bancheng, who quickly started to smile apologetically, “Young Hero Ye.”

“Elder Hee, I am grateful for your kind intentions, but I am unworthy of them,” Ye Zhen said.

As these words were spoken, both Hee Bancheng and the Ye Tiancheng couple’s expressions changed at once, and a figure inside the carriage at the doorway trembled continuously.

“Why?

Young Master Ye, why is this?

My daughter is a national beauty, knowledgeable, and well-mannered, and her needlework is second to none.

Could it be because of what happened that day at the bandit stronghold?” Hee Bancheng was anxious.

“No!” Ye Zhen shook his head.

“Then why?”

Ye Zhen merely smiled bitterly.

He had seen Miss Hee, indeed a beauty that could drive nations to war, and had felt pity for her, but why?

Because he was very clear that his future path would be one of constant strength building and challenge; his companion on this road would definitely not be Lady Yua’s daughter, nor the nation’s beauty, Miss Hee.

Even if he reluctantly agreed, it would only harm them.

At that moment, the matchmaker whispered a few words into Mi Jiangxue’s ear.

Just as Mother Mi Jiangxue considered the advice, she turned to Ye Zhen and asked, “Zhen’er, this is a matter of lifelong importance.

Won’t you reconsider it?”

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope reappeared in Hee Bancheng’s eyes.

“Mother, I have already considered it thoroughly and can only fail to meet Elder Hee’s kind intentions!” Ye Zhen firmly shook his head.

“Why, why is that?

If so, why did you save me that day?” At the moment Ye Zhen refused, Miss Hee rushed out of the carriage, her face streaked with tears as she cried.

“That day, when I was in despair, you descended like a War God from the heavens, killed Guoo Shanfeng, and rescued me.

If I had known this would happen, why did you bother saving me on that day!”

It turns out that ever since Ye Zhen saved her, the image of him, like a War God, had been seared into Miss Hee’s heart.

From then on, she lost her appetite for food, and Hee Bancheng went to great lengths to find out his daughter’s thoughts.

It was only then, with a thick skin, that he came to the Ye Family to propose marriage, only to have Ye Zhen refuse him on the spot.

Listening to the lament of Miss Hee, her appearance brought forth such pity that even the Ye Tiancheng couple felt deeply saddened.

Everyone present, including the matchmaker, looked hopefully toward Ye Zhen, wishing that Miss Hee’s tears could make him change his mind.

“I’m sorry, at that time, my only thought was to save a life; I never considered this would happen….”

With those words, the last shred of hope from everyone was shattered, and Miss Hee cried even louder, covering her face as she ran back to the carriage.

“Alas, it’s my fault.” Hee Bancheng sighed deeply, “I knew all along that Young Hero Ye was not someone to be contained by a small pond like this, yet I still harbored that greed.”

“Alas, I shall take my leave now!

Oh, and these humble gifts, I hope Young Hero Ye will accept them as a small token of my gratitude for saving my life.

On that day, you left in such a hurry that I didn’t have the chance to offer anything.” With these words, Hee Bancheng swept his robes and walked towards the gate.

“Elder Hee, please take these gifts with you,” Ye Zhen quickly said.

Hee Bancheng paused, “What, Young Hero Ye finds them too light?

These hundred carriages of gifts may not be half of my family’s wealth, but they’re nearly there.”

“Elder, when I saved a life that day, was it for money?” Ye Zhen firmly refused Hee Bancheng’s kindness.

In truth, it wasn’t that Ye Zhen was foolish; he could have taken the wealth without any qualms.

But sudden wealth can bring disaster; such a vast sum, presented so ostentatiously, would not be a problem if Ye Zhen was home, but if he left, it would surely bring misfortune to his parents.

That’s why Ye Zhen resolutely refused it.

And with that, Hee Bancheng left with his heartbroken Miss Hee.

Later on, Miss Hee would remain unmarried for life, forever yearning for the youth who appeared like a deity to save her from the den of thieves….

After Hee Bancheng left, Ye Zhen’s mother, Mi Jiangxue, became anxious, “Zhen’er, you don’t want this, you don’t fancy that, you even look down on someone like Miss Hee; who exactly do you want to marry, or rather, what kind of person do you want to marry?”

“What kind of person do I want to marry?”

This thought flashed through Ye Zhen’s mind, and the image of Fairy Caiyi suddenly flitted across his thoughts.

“Fairy Caiyi?

She’s a True Disciple, and I’m just a minor Outer Disciple….” Before the thought fully formed, Ye Zhen crushed it to nothingness.

What of being a True Disciple!

Ye Zhen was already the number one Outer Disciple of Qiyun Sect and, soon enough, he would become an Inner Sect Disciple.

Even if True Disciples are one in ten thousand, one day Ye Zhen would reach that stage.

By that time, Ye Zhen would surely be worthy!

“My companion, even if she isn’t Fairy Caiyi, will certainly be a girl like the Immortal Spirit Girl!”

Leaving these words behind, Ye Zhen turned and walked back into the house, leaving the Ye Tiancheng couple looking at each other in confusion, “Who is Fairy Caiyi?”

Whoosh!

At that instant, a piercing whistling sound rang out, and as Ye Zhen burst out of the house like lightning, a paper letter had already stabbed into the Ye Family Mansion door like the tip of a knife.

The two-inch long letter was buried up to the seal!

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