Chapter 11: The Fortunate One Whose Destiny Is Shaped by the Hatred of Losing His Beloved

Four Seasons City.

The Zhao family residence was adorned with lanterns and banners, filled with exuberant celebration. The entire mansion overflowed with joy.

Only yesterday, Zhao Yan had been accepted into the Xuanshin Dao Sect—not as an outer disciple or even an inner disciple, but directly as a core disciple. To attain such a status, one had to either become a Foundation Establishment disciple or take a Golden Core elder as a master. Zhao Yan had accomplished the latter, becoming the disciple of Elder Zhou Buer, a Golden Core cultivator of the Xuanshin Dao Sect.

Moreover, it had been discovered that Zhao Yan was born with both the Royal Body and a royal-grade bloodline—a dual innate endowment. The combination of these two was said to rival any divine bloodline or supreme talent. According to Zhou Buer, Zhao Yan was destined for Golden Core and might even have a chance to reach the Nascent Soul ancestor level.

The entire Zhao family felt as though they were witnessing the dawn of their clan’s rise.

Within the main hall, Zhou Buer inquired, “Patriarch Zhao, I’ve heard that my disciple Zhao Yan is actually engaged, and insists on marrying before accompanying me to the Xuanshin Dao Sect. Is this true?”

Zhao Zheng, Zhao Yan’s father, replied with a smile, “The young lady’s name is Shen Qianxue. She is exceptionally beautiful and is currently a disciple of the Taixuan Dao Sect. I’m sure, Elder, you’ll be fond of her when you meet her.”

“I am quite pleased with this daughter-in-law,” he added.

Zhou Buer’s curiosity was piqued. “Is that so? Now I am quite interested in this young woman.”

Just at that moment, several streaks of white light descended from the sky.

It was Shen Qianxue, accompanied by her father and several Foundation Establishment disciples.

Chu Feng did not immediately demand the annulment of the engagement; instead, he chose to observe proper etiquette before taking action. In this minor, insignificant family, just consider Shen Zhong—he was only at the fifth level of Qi Refinement. Any Foundation Establishment disciple could eradicate the Shen family as easily as crushing an ant, to say nothing of the Zhao family, which was on par with the Shen family.

“Is the Zhao father and son present? Come out and meet us at once.”

As the white light faded, Shen Qianxue and her companions appeared within the Zhao residence.

At the forefront stood Liu Dong, a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak of his realm. Chu Feng had entrusted him with handling the annulment.

Zhou Buer’s brows furrowed. Sweeping his divine sense over the newcomers, he instantly perceived their cultivation and status.

Five Foundation Establishment cultivators. They were surely disciples of the Taixuan Dao Sect.

As for the other two—one was a woman at the seventh level of Qi Refinement, the other at the fifth.

The woman was indeed strikingly beautiful, radiating a subtle allure that brimmed with charm. At first glance, Zhou Buer felt a strong sense of approval and confidence in her.

Recalling what Zhao Zheng had said earlier, the young woman’s identity was obvious.

Could she be my disciple’s fiancée? It seems my disciple has excellent taste—this daughter-in-law has my approval. I wonder about her aptitude, though. If she proves to be moderately talented, I wouldn’t mind taking her as a disciple. In fact, since she has entered the Taixuan Dao Sect—even if only as an outer disciple—that alone might make her worthy.

But these Foundation Establishment cultivators… Their expressions were unfriendly, and an uneasy feeling rose in Zhou Buer’s heart.

Still, Zhou Buer did not step forward, allowing Zhao Zheng to rise and greet the guests with a smile. “Brother Shen, niece Qianxue, you’ve returned.”

“Splendid, truly splendid! My son has been longing for you, Qianxue. Your return could not be more timely—he’ll soon be leaving, and this is the perfect opportunity to settle the marriage.”

Shen Zhong’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly interjected, “Patriarch Zhao, please don’t misunderstand. I have not brought my daughter here for her wedding with Zhao Yan.”

“We have come to annul the engagement.”

Annul the engagement.

Zhao Zheng’s expression changed instantly, his eyes growing sharp as he fixed Shen Zhong with a piercing stare, then turned to Shen Qianxue. “Qianxue, is what your father said your own wish as well?”

Shen Qianxue nodded. “Yes, I have come to annul the engagement.”

“A fine thing, this annulment,” Zhao Zheng said furiously. “My son Zhao Yan, born with the Royal Body and royal-grade bloodline, has limitless prospects. If he were not so devoted to you, Shen Qianxue, do you really think you are worthy of him?”

“In the past, I might have agreed to annul the engagement, but now, I’m afraid our Zhao family cannot accept this.”

“But don’t be too pleased with yourselves. Previously, had you been willing to marry my son, you would have been his rightful wife. Now, at best, you might become his concubine.”

“Insolence!”

Before Shen Qianxue could respond, Liu Dong could contain himself no longer. “How dare you speak disrespectfully to Lady Qianxue! You must have a death wish.”

His formidable Foundation Establishment aura erupted, pressing down on Zhao Zheng.

Zhao Zheng was like a lone boat on a stormy sea, sent crashing to the ground.

Just as Liu Dong prepared to follow up, a furious voice rang out.

“Don’t hurt my father!”

A young man rushed forward, face contorted with anger. He hurried to his father’s side, helping Zhao Zheng to his feet, then turned to Shen Qianxue.

“Qianxue, do you truly wish to break off our engagement?”

His identity was clear.

Zhao Yan.

When Zhao Yan appeared, hidden in the shadows, Chu Feng received a prompt from his system.

[New Child of Destiny detected: Zhao Yan.]
[Age: 18]
[Cultivation: Qi Refinement, stage two.]
[Innate Royal Body, royal-grade bloodline.]
[Fate Value: 500,000 points.]

This was a full 400,000 points higher than Shen Qianxue’s.

[Background: Zhao Yan is a reincarnated great cultivator. He recently awakened memories of his past life, combining the fate of both lifetimes. His extraordinary talents, bloodline, and physique match those of a Sacred Body. Thanks to his former-life memories, his cultivation speed exceeds all norms.]

Chu Feng was astonished.

So that’s how it is. Truly, a Child of Destiny.

When one encounters such a figure, there are only two options: suppress or subdue.

But with Shen Qianxue in the picture, subjugation was out of the question—suppression was the only path.

Five hundred thousand Fate points—enough to unlock the Fate Shop and purchase treasures such as life-extending pills.

[Beep, beep, beep.]

Before Chu Feng could celebrate, the system chimed again.

[Ancient great cultivator reincarnated, a powerhouse at the Integration Realm, detected. This individual bears an irreconcilable grudge against the host over a woman—the hatred runs deep. Host is advised to flee immediately.]

Again? Has this system lost its mind?

Sure enough, the system interface updated.

[Zhao Yan, Child of Destiny.]
[Age: 1,018 years.]
[Cultivation: Integration Realm, peak.]
[Innate Royal Body, royal-grade bloodline.]
[Reincarnation of a Heavenly Lord. With two lifetimes’ accumulation, he reached the Integration Realm just past a thousand years. He and the host bear an enmity over a woman—irreconcilable. Host is strongly advised to escape at once.]