Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1121: Unexpected Change

Mountain and Sea Realm, Wanling City.

In the hall of the Xu Family, Xu Xinlan sat in the main seat with a frosty expression, silent.

A middle-aged woman, still full of charm, was chattering non-stop at her: "Xinlan, for True Person Wang to take notice of you and want to take you as his disciple is a huge fortune. You must learn to cherish it!"

"Have you looked at how old you are? And a widow at that, but he is a Golden Core True Person..."

"Sister-in-law, stop talking!"

Xu Xinlan was at the peak of her annoyance and directly interrupted the other’s prattling: "I have already pledged myself to another, not to mention a Golden Core True Person; even if it were a Nascent Soul True Immortal, I wouldn’t aspire to such heights."

She paused, then added: "Please go back and tell the clan that no matter what True Person Wang has promised, I do not agree!"

"You!"

The middle-aged woman’s eyebrows immediately shot up, her triangular eyes revealing a malicious and spiteful look: "Xu Xinlan, don’t fail to appreciate the kindness. What kind of person is True Person Wang? Given that he has taken a liking to you, do you think you still have room to refuse?"

"Be sensible and marry over obediently; it will be good for everyone’s face. Besides, it will be a matter of pride for our Xu Clan as well."

"The pride of the Xu Clan?"

Xu Xinlan was provoked into laughter: "When my late husband passed away, and the family assets were coveted, I sought help from the clan. What did the clan leader say at that time?"

"A daughter who is married off is like water that has been spilled; they can’t and do not wish to manage!"

"Now you talk about the Xu Clan; don’t you find it laughable?"

The middle-aged woman was rendered speechless, her anger fueled by embarrassment: "I’m not going to discuss this with you. In any case, True Person Wang is preparing a betrothal gift, and the great elder has already agreed. You’re getting married whether you like it or not!"

"Furthermore..."

She sneered: "Don’t expect the Yin Family to help you; they can hardly save themselves now!"

Having said that, the middle-aged woman left with a flick of her sleeve.

Watching her departing figure, Xu Xinlan’s heart turned icy cold.

She felt like a moth on the web, struggling in vain, unable to break free from the strands entwining her.

In recent years, the outside world had become increasingly dangerous. Natural disasters and catastrophes were incessant, Evil Wraiths and bizarre entities thrived, countless villages and strongholds suffered, and many people died tragic deaths.

The situation in Wanling City was relatively good; after all, it was one of the nine cities of the outer sect of the West Sea Sect, with strong defensive capabilities, making it very safe to live in.

But over the years, the West Sea Sect had increased taxation, and business had become increasingly challenging. For a widow like Xu Xinlan, maintaining such a large enterprise was not easy.

Although she had received care from the Yin Family, it was originally due to Wang Chen’s favor, and since Wang Chen had left nearly thirty years ago, that favor had long faded.

With no other choice, Xu Xinlan had sold a few shops to barely sustain her family’s business.

What she did not expect was that, her own, the Xu Clan, after moving into Wanling City from the outskirts, set their sights on her small enterprise, and even sought to marry her off as a concubine to a newly advanced Golden Core!

Xu Xinlan had specially inquired about True Person Wang and knew that his character was deplorable. Not only did he indulge in pleasures, but he was also proficient in The Way of Harvesting and Nourishing, rumored to be a phony with a Golden Core cultivated through natural treasures and riches.

Marrying such a man would undoubtedly mean jumping into a pit of fire, making living a few more years all the more difficult!

Xu Xinlan was crystal clear about the Xu Clan’s intentions, and how could she possibly agree to them!

But she was powerless and alone, whereas the Xu Clan, though lacking in Golden Core Cultivators, still had over a dozen Purple Mansion Cultivators. With the clan elders pressuring her, she had almost no chance of resistance.

Today was another forceful move by the Xu Clan, and Xu Xinlan felt a noose tightening around her neck.

She could hesitate no longer!

She suddenly stood up, returned to her room to pack her luggage, placed all valuables and items like the house deed into her Storage Bag, preparing to leave home.

Xu Xinlan still owned a small residence in Wanling City. She could hide away there, and as long as she remained behind closed doors, not venturing out or meeting anyone, it was unlikely for both the Xu Clan and True Person Wang to find her.

As for the mansion and two shops, they could only be given up for now.

However, what she did not expect was that the moment Xu Xinlan returned to the main hall, she encountered a middle-aged cultivator with a stern face, sitting arrogantly on the master seat, drinking tea.

"Uncle Five!"

Xu Xinlan’s heart suddenly sank.

The man was one of the Xu Clan’s high-tier Purple Mansion cultivators.

Although they were related, Xu Xinlan was not at all familiar with this uncle.

His presence meant that the Xu Family had completely torn their face off.

Xu Xinlan deeply regretted that she had not left earlier, clinging to her family’s fortune; perhaps things would have been different.

"Xinlan, where do you intend to go?"

The middle-aged cultivator put down his tea cup and said with a smirk, "You’re about to be married soon, it’s better to stay at home and dress yourself up nicely. In a couple of days, on an auspicious day, True Person Wan will send someone to pick you up."

Xu Xinlan’s eyes flared with anger, and she couldn’t help but clench her fists.

The middle-aged cultivator’s gaze sharpened, pointing a finger at Xu Xinlan, and she suddenly found herself unable to move.

Xu Xinlan bit her lip hard, hating that her own cultivation level wasn’t higher. She was desperate to fight but couldn’t, feeling both angry and sad.

The middle-aged cultivator chuckled smugly and continued, "Your parents are no longer with us, so as your uncle, I’ll act as your elder. You don’t need to worry about family affairs anymore; I will have someone take care of it."

He looked at his niece with a mocking look, as if she were fish on a chopping board.

This matter was settled, and no upset would be tolerated.

Xu Xinlan had no choice but to accept her fate!

What followed was just as expected.

The high-tier Purple Mansion cultivator personally oversaw the takeover of the mansion and the shops belonging to Xu Xinlan by the Xu Clan.

And Xu Xinlan herself was confined to her boudoir, not allowed to leave.

To prevent her from struggling and escaping, the Xu Family placed restrictions on her, sealing her mana!

Two days later, with the service of two maids, Xu Xinlan was forced to don a big red wedding dress, and then she was lifted onto the flower sedan chair, and taken to the Wang Family amidst sounds of celebration.

Sitting in the flower sedan chair, Xu Xinlan felt as if her heart had died, and the bright rouge could not mask her pale complexion.

"Wang..."

She closed her eyes as tears rolled down her cheeks.

Nearly thirty years of hard waiting, Xu Xinlan didn’t know if Wang Chen was still alive, nor did she know if her perseverance held any meaning.

If Wang Chen was still alive, would he still remember the promise between them?

However, just as Xu Xinlan felt engulfed by despair, the flower sedan chair suddenly stopped, and a commotion could be heard ahead.

An incident occurred?

Xu Xinlan’s eyes suddenly snapped open, a strong palpitation rising in her heart.

She felt as though she was about to face a tremendous upheaval!

The next moment, the curtain of the sedan chair was abruptly lifted.

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