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Chapter 1229 - Chapter 1229 Chapter 522 The Smart Person and the Genius

Chapter 1229: Chapter 522: The Smart Person and the Genius Chapter 1229: Chapter 522: The Smart Person and the Genius It seemed that Lord Bai Chuan was still somewhat angry about his unannounced departure, which explained his conflicted behavior.

After all, in the eyes of the former Sect Head, nothing was more important than the clan, and running away from home was clearly not an action that could satisfy an elder with a strong sense of collective consciousness.

Knowing he was at fault, Tang Luo, uncharacteristically, did not talk back but obediently replied, “Thank you for the clan leader’s care, and for troubling Lord Bai Chuan.”

Seeing Tang Luo’s obedient demeanor, Tang Baichuan’s anger diminished significantly, but looking at the dark Spirit World Passage, he still felt uncomfortable, “Since you figured out our identities, why didn’t you come to our station, and why can’t you let go of your grievance with Tang Yao?”

“What grievance?” Tang Luo waved his hand, “It’s just that the Xiang Family seems to have found a way to detect my location, I can’t leave the Spirit World Passage until this matter is resolved.”

“Is it safe in this passage?”

Although displeased with his clan’s prodigy’s self-reliant temperament, the matter concerned the whole clan, so Tang Baichuan was extremely concerned.

“There shouldn’t be a problem, Chaochang’s Spirit World Passage is an ancient masterpiece, specifically designed to allow Chaochang’s citizens to take refuge and avoid being hunted by the Demon King, capable of shielding all sensing systems.”

Tang Luo was very confident about the performance of the Spirit World Passage.

“That’s good then.”

Since Tang Luo was so sure, Tang Baichuan naturally did not doubt him, but he relayed another important matter, “Regarding your marriage to the legitimate daughter of the Mysterious Moon Sword Supreme, the clan has returned the marriage contract to the Xu Clan, but it was rejected by the Swordsman of Ying City.”

“Rejected?”

This news obviously surprised Tang Luo, “…what does that mean?”

“The letter rejecting the marriage was sent back from Ying City, with a personal reply from the Swordsman of Ying City.”

Remembering the “wait” character on the returned marriage contract that lacked any sincerity.

Tang Baichuan’s face looked very unpleasant, clearly, the woman had run away from the marriage, yet they would not allow the man to break off the marriage, such behavior was nothing short of an insult.

“Uh…”

Tang Luo instantly felt a headache coming on, who would have thought that this inexplicable marriage contract was not yet settled.

Dealing with the Mysterious Moon Sword Supreme alone was headache-inducing, and now another Swordsman had emerged.

Wasn’t it said that the Swordsmen of the Xu Clan were exceptional individuals solely devoted to the sword? Why were they now concerned about their own marital affairs?

“This really is a bit strange.”

Thinking over his words carefully, Tang Luo judged, “From my interactions with Old Yuanzhou Xu, the sword cultivators of the Xu Clan appear quite forthright and honorable, they probably wouldn’t force a marriage. But we know very little about this Swordsman of Ying City, why not write a letter to Ying City and inquire about the situation?”

One should neither idealize humanity too much nor be overly pessimistic, but facing many issues, one can’t help but assume the worst initially.

Just like the rejection of the marriage contract, the first reaction of the clan members was to feel insulted, expecting the most conflict-driven response of forced marriage.

But as far as Tang Luo was accepted as a relative by the Xu Clan, and his name recorded in the ancestral temple of the Heavenly Phoenix Sword Saint lineage, if the other party really harbored such intentions, wouldn’t the Heavenly Phoenix Sword Saint lineage react?

From what Tang Luo understood, the Xu Clan’s group of unyielding swordsmen wouldn’t keep quiet or shy away from making a scene because you were a Swordsman.

From this perspective, perhaps the Swordsman of Ying City’s rejection had other significant implications.

“The matter is already being dealt with by the clan, and I believe there will be a reply soon. But prepare yourself, as there might be the worst scenario, and you could be put in a tough spot.”

“Mm, I understand.”

Tang Luo nodded slightly, maintaining a calm demeanor, but what he truly thought remained his own secret.

Perhaps in the eyes of Tang Baichuan and others, even if the Sword Master insisted on going through with this marriage arrangement, it was just a slightly uncomfortable affair.

However, for Tang Luo, it was quite distressing. For now, all he could do was pray that the girl who ran away from the marriage had planned thoroughly enough and was capable enough, hopefully delaying it for three to five years, to buy time for the worst-case scenario.

Of course, Tang Luo still hoped that this worst-case scenario would not occur because he already had too many other issues to worry about.

After discussing the rejected annulment, Tang Baichuan brought up another issue, “The Longxi Alliance plans to take over Chaochang next.”

“???” Tang Luo was confused, “Isn’t Tang Yao already on it?”

“The Tang Clan’s stronghold is a family design, and what Longxi is planning is different.”

Tang Baichuan differentiated the two matters and instructed Tang Luo, “The clan leader wants you to be the vanguard for the Longxi Alliance and figure out a way to take over Chaochang?”

“Ah!!?”

Tang Luo was stunned for a moment before he responded, adamantly refusing, “Lord Bai Chuan, this isn’t quite right, is it? I’m not good at this sort of thing. Shouldn’t the clan leader himself handle such an important matter?”

“The clan leader has other more important matters to attend to.”

Tang Baichuan looked at Tang Luo with an expression of inexplicable pride and helplessness, explaining, “Lately, the Evil King Palace has aligned with many noble families to cause trouble for Longxi and has bought off several members within the alliance, attempting to create a faction and split the alliance. The clan leader is primarily occupied with handling these issues; as for expanding into Chaochang, he’s leaving that to you!”

“That doesn’t seem right…” Tang Luo was fully resistant, “With both internal and external troubles, we should be focusing all our efforts in one place, especially against a sect like the Evil King Palace, where seriousness can never be too much. Lord Bai Chuan, you should take the elites back to Longxi instead.”

“No need,” Tang Baichuan waved his hand, “Those are just minor nuisances, the clan leader can handle them. You should focus on figuring out how to open a passage to Chaochang for the Longxi Alliance.”

“…”

After all his objections were blocked, Tang Luo resigned himself to the task, “Then, Lord Bai Chuan, did the clan leader provide any tips or methods? After all, to open up a route, there should be a direction!”

“Now that you mention it, I just remembered.”

Tang Baichuan stroked his chin, recalling his conversation with Tang Zhi just before departure.

“Clan leader, entrusting such a big task to him, can he manage it?”

“Is Lord Bai Chuan not confident?”

“I’m confident in his martial arts, but in terms of strategy and governance…”

“Smart people and geniuses are different.”

Handling numerous documents and issuing commands nonstop, Tang Zhi didn’t look up and lightly said, “Finding a way to accomplish a difficult task is what a smart person does. But completing an impossible task, that’s what a genius does. Doesn’t Lord Bai Chuan want to see if our family’s prodigy is a genius or merely a smart person?”

Thinking of Tang Zhi’s words, Tang Baichuan earnestly relayed to Tang Luo, “The clan leader said that you are a genius, so don’t ask, just take this impossible task and get it done!”

“…” Tang Luo found it hard to believe that such insightful words could come from the clan leader, but seeing Tang Baichuan’s serious demeanor, he knew this task was something he could not avoid.