But the immediate problem was the existing marriage alliance between the two families; the feelings of the eldest sister-in-law, Guan Qinghan, had to be taken into consideration. The overall picture of the two families' alliance also had to be considered. This was not something that could be traded for the mere life of Guan Qingyue.

Everything must yield to the bigger picture! Guan Qinghan, standing nearby, couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. If the matter could be resolved this way, it would be the best outcome. After careful consideration, she believed that if she personally went to beg forgiveness from the Old Master and Third Uncle, pleading for her brother, there would likely be room for maneuvering. The only truly difficult party was the young master Jun, the affected party. "My second brother was truly possessed, swearing to kill Jun Moxie; those were words that struck at the heart. I thought this would be irreconcilable! I never expected this Jun Third Master to be so magnanimous today, agreeing to resolve it this way. This is truly a great joy! The brother-in-law I usually found an eyesore even seems pleasant now!" "Thank you for your generosity, Third Young Master," Guan Dongliu also said with immense gratitude and sincerity. As the head of the family, how could he not understand that this was the optimal moment to quell the Jun family's anger! He immediately turned and roared, "You two little beasts, full of trashy ideas! Hurry back to your guest rooms and reflect in confinement! When I return, I'll flay the skin right off you!"

Jun Wuyi kept his eyes closed and said nothing. The two Guan brothers hung their heads and could only leave. Jun Moxie clearly saw a fleeting smile flash across Guan Qingbo's face...

Guan Qinghan hesitated, then called over two servants, instructing the kitchen to prepare another table of food and send it to them. No matter what they had done wrong just now, they were still brothers.

"Brother Guan!" Jun Wuyi lifted his head slightly, and a cold glint shot from his eyes. Even with Guan Dongliu's cultivation level, facing that gaze made his pupils subtly ache: "Let us consider the younger generation's matter a mere farce for now; but I must state one thing here: if anything similar happens again, do not blame me, Jun Wuyi, for disregarding the marriage ties between our families and showing no mercy!"

"Third Brother Jun, please rest assured. If such a shameful event were to happen a second time, you wouldn't even need to speak. I, Guan Dongliu, will cut off my own head and deliver it!"

Guan Dongliu's expression was solemn. Today's events had placed the Guan family deeply in debt to the Jun family. At the same time, it had been utterly humiliating. One must realize that the Guan family was considered a prestigious clan in the Eastern Region. For the second son to commit such an unwise act over a courtesan was truly a massive disgrace.

"That is excellent. I trust Brother Guan, and I believe Brother Guan is worthy of my trust." Jun Wuyi chuckled lightly, his long fingers gently stroking the blanket on his leg, slowly, slowly saying: "Let the previous misunderstanding end here, but regarding Qinghan, I hope Brother Guan will speak frankly and disclose the true reason for this broken engagement!"

Guan Dongliu was momentarily stunned and was about to speak when Jun Wuyi interrupted him.

Jun Wuyi shook his head slightly and said calmly: "You and I both know that the betrothal agreement made years ago was intended to forge a joyous alliance that both families were pleased with. However, after Moyou died unexpectedly in battle, the Jun family took the initiative to propose dissolving the engagement for Qinghan's happiness. It was only because of Qinghan's persistence at the time, and to soothe her pain, that our Jun family agreed to let her marry in. But this was always a temporary measure; breaking the engagement was inevitable. Everyone in both our families understood this clearly—we were just waiting for the right time, a time when a suitable match for Qinghan appeared!"

"But your visit this time seems unusual, Brother Guan." Jun Wuyi pursed his lips, a line of sternness appearing on his face: "What exactly happened? If Brother Guan still acknowledges my Jun family, please speak plainly; if you are unwilling to say, that is fine too. The divorce documents are in my hand and can be handed to you now! From this day forward, the bonds between our families are severed, and we shall have no further dealings!"

Jun Wuyi’s words were undeniably absolute! Guan Dongliu stared at him dumbfounded, then after a long pause, sighed dejectedly, his normally straight back suddenly slumping. In a low voice, he said: "Third Brother Jun, this matter... ultimately... it is better that you do not know. Otherwise, it will only bring disaster upon the Jun family unnecessarily. In any case, I, Guan Dongliu, am certainly not an ungrateful person; I believe Third Brother should be clear on that point."

"I, Jun Wuyi, am hardly one to shy away from trouble either." Jun Wuyi’s expression was stern. "Is there truly someone in this world who dares to force a marriage? Force the daughter of the Guan family, the daughter-in-law of the Jun family, into submission? This is all the fault of this girl herself." Guan Dongliu sighed deeply, looking at Guan Qinghan with profound helplessness.

"Ah? Father, how could this be my fault?" Guan Qinghan's delicate face flushed, and she shot her father an angry look: What kind of talk was that? How could he speak about his own daughter like that? Those words clearly implied I was tempting fate and attracting unwanted attention! Hmph! Both brothers are useless, and even Father’s words are so off-base! "Qinghan, do you still remember visiting Moyou’s memorial tomb six months ago, on the anniversary of his death?" Guan Dongliu sighed deeply: "Did you happen to encounter a young man in green robes there?"

"It was him?" Guan Qinghan instantly recalled. There had indeed been a young man in green pestering her, following her all the way back, but she had never given him the time of day. In the end, he just disappeared. She remembered one thing he said just before leaving: "I don't care who you are, nor do I care about your status, but you will certainly become my woman!" Ha ha... this person is truly the most shameless scoundrel!"

"That person may be a scoundrel, but this utterly shameless person is surnamed Li." Guan Dongliu gave a wry smile: "He is the only son of the Peerless Heavenly Sovereign, Li Jietian! He is also the sole Young Master of the Blood Soul Manor in the Southern Heavens!"

The moment this name was spoken, it was like a bomb had been dropped. The hall instantly fell into an extreme silence, so quiet you could hear a needle drop! The Peerless Heavenly Sovereign, Li Jietian, was widely acknowledged as the second strongest expert in the world, surpassed only by the Divine Eagle Sovereign, Yun Beichen. In fact, many believed that if Yun Beichen had not coincidentally possessed a companion, a Level Nine Profound Beast, his personal strength alone might not have surpassed Li Jietian's! "After Li Tengyun ascertained Qinghan's identity, he immediately sent someone to notify the Guan family. He stated that if we refused, both the Guan and Jun families would face total annihilation!" Guan Dongliu’s voice was filled with desolation, mixed with shame and powerlessness.

Southern Heaven’s Blood Soul soars to the heavens, Northern winds and snow forge the Silver City! These were the two mysterious powers famous throughout the world. Silver City of Wind and Snow, Blood Soul Manor! This style of action was precisely the long-standing method of Li Jietian and the Blood Soul Manor! They acted without inquiry, achieving their goals through sheer force! Guan Qinghan's face instantly drained of all color! Terrifyingly pale! That troublesome young man was actually Li Tengyun! The sole Young Master of the Blood Soul Manor! He himself might be insignificant, but behind him stood Li Jietian, and the entire Blood Soul Manor! That was an entity that the Guan and Jun families, even the entire Tianxiang Empire, could not afford to provoke.

Could it be— "Ha ha, how old is Li Jietian now? If we calculate, he must be over a hundred years old, right? Yet he can still be so vigorous as to father a son in his twenties?" Jun Mouxiao couldn't help but chuckle, barely containing his mirth: "So, that means he must have been at least eighty when he had this son? Truly an old clam producing a pearl, I admire, I truly admire! I have decided; from now on, Li Jietian will be my idol! Haha..."

So this happened before Niu Bi's time, before the transmigration of Ice Marquis Jun Moxie...

"Moxie, you find this matter so laughable?" Jun Wuyi frowned slightly, somewhat disappointed. For such a crucial matter concerning the life and death of both families, Jun Moxie was actually making light of it? "It is very laughable! Extremely laughable; while the old fossil Li Jietian is laughable, the most laughable one is you!" Jun Moxie turned his head to look at Guan Dongliu and sneered: "The Blood Soul Manor sends a proposal for marriage, and the Guan family cannot afford to offend them, right? So you disregard your daughter's reputation and simply sell her off like a piece of merchandise? Or trade her away?"

"Is it a worthwhile exchange to use the mere chastity and lifelong happiness of one woman to secure the survival and future prospects of thousands in the entire clan?" Jun Mouxiao sneered mockingly.

"How could I possibly want this! Qinghan is my own flesh and blood daughter! She is the only daughter I will ever have! I cherish her equally," Guan Dongliu said, looking at Jun Moxie with some anger. "But there are still over a thousand people in the Guan family! Are we to sacrifice them all because of this incident? Just to preserve my daughter's temporary safety, we should risk the entire Guan family? You simply do not know how terrifying the Blood Soul Manor is!"

"If you send her over to be defiled, can you truly live on in peace afterward? Can you continue your lineage in such disgrace? Will you still feel grateful that by betraying Guan Qinghan, you have latched onto the incredibly thick thigh of the Blood Soul Manor?"

Jun Moxie finally couldn't hold back and exploded. He found the entire situation utterly absurd: "Have you ever considered on what grounds Guan Qinghan should sacrifice herself for your Guan family? What right do you have to trade her entire life for your safety? This act of selling a daughter for glory, yet considering yourselves noble and great? I truly don't know if the words 'shame' and 'integrity' still exist in your hearts!"

"People say that of all things, death is the most difficult, and I say, if you die, you die; what’s the big deal? But to survive in shame—doesn't your chest feel suffocated? Will your future descendants truly prosper and live peacefully?"

Jun Moxie spat out a mouthful of saliva: "What prosperity through generations? To put it bluntly, it’s just a bunch of shameless men and women satisfying their carnal desires! A life form accidentally brought forth through the coincidence of pleasure and orgasm! You guys get your pleasure, your climax, and then you abandon responsibility? What kind of dog-shit reasoning is that!"

"Moxie!" Jun Wuyi commanded sharply: "Do not be disrespectful!" Although he was stopping him, Jun Wuyi did not hide the look of admiration in his eyes! Even though his nephew’s latter remarks were entirely inappropriate! This iron-blooded style was precisely what Jun Wuyi admired most! What is a man? This is it! If one must be despicable, a moment of shamelessness is acceptable, but when faced with a matter of principle, a man must be unyielding! A man's honor and survival must never be maintained by betraying a woman! This is the principle; for this principle, there is no bending back! Better to die than regret! A man should be like this!