Top Grade Pure Beauty CEO-Chapter 692 - Uncomfortable First Update

Chapter 692: Chapter 692 Uncomfortable [First Update] Chapter 692: Chapter 692 Uncomfortable [First Update] “Nascent Soul Realm first stage?” Li Xiaoyao’s brows were tightly furrowed, as Ling Tian’s actual combat strength far exceeded his own Cultivation Level by a great deal.

Li Xiaoyao knew well that the stronger the Cultivation Level, the greater the gap between realms would be.

Otherwise, Ling Tian wouldn’t have been able to easily deal with Li Yunchen and his two companions with his power alone.

Spirit Condensation Realm and Nascent Soul Realm might seem to be only one realm apart, but in reality, there was an essential difference. And although Li Yunchen and his companions seemed to have numbers on their side, those numbers held no advantage in a real fight.

Li Xiaoyao didn’t dwell on it, as at least Ling Tian’s Cultivation Level was much lower than he had anticipated. If he wanted to kill him, he had plenty of methods at his disposal; being a little careful, it should not be a problem.

Although it wasn’t certain that he would have to take action against Ling Tian on this trip, preparing for the worst was a habit for Li Xiaoyao.

At this moment, Jindu Military District families’ building.

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The news of Zhen Jiangjun’s grandson’s engagement had already spread, and the fiancée was the eldest daughter of the Nangong Family.

The engagement banquet was held at the State Guesthouse, and the guests in attendance were influential figures from all over the capital, some of whom even had power not inferior to that of Zhen Jiangjun.

It could be said that more than half of the top figures in the elite circles of Jindu had gathered here.

Nangong Yin, with his wife and daughter, had arrived in Jindu yesterday, and ever since her arrival, Nangong Ling’er hadn’t shown a trace of a smile, exuding an aura of coldness that warned others to stay away.

She had accepted the reality and was willing to marry into the Zhen Family.

She was very resistant to the political marriage, but it was inescapable – if she didn’t marry, her clan would walk towards extinction.

Enduring shame and living in secrecy was indeed disgraceful, she could take charge of her own life, but she could not watch her kinsmen and her parents meet their demise due to a single thought of hers.

“Creak!”

The door opened, and Nangong Yin and his wife stood at the entrance, looking at their daughter at the dressing table. His brows furrowed tightly as he said, “No need to marry, let’s go back. Contact the other Sects, I don’t believe they would dare to lay hands on us!”

“Dad, I will marry,” said Nangong Ling’er in an indifferent voice as frosty as ever, seemingly causing the temperature in the room to drop a few degrees.

She stood up from the chair and walked over, suddenly showing a smile, “Being able to have a marital alliance with the military is a fortunate matter for our Nangong Family.”

Nangong Yin looked at his daughter, who normally never ceased to have laughter and joy, who had no concept of sorrow. Yet, due to these events, she matured instantly; but the cost of such maturity was heart-wrenching.

“But you…”

Nangong Ling’er cut him off, “Dad, it’s getting late. We should join the banquet so as not to be seen as lacking manners.”

“Eh.”

Nangong Yin opened his mouth, wanting to assert himself, but when he thought about the lives of his people being in jeopardy because of a single decision, he closed his mouth.

Exiting the room, they went downstairs into the banquet hall, where the guests who had come to offer congratulations all shifted their gazes towards them.

“This girl has certainly blossomed into beauty.”

“The young man from the Zhen Family is lucky.”

“Such broad hips, she will surely bear sons.”

“Which Nangong Family is this? Does such a family exist in Jindu?”

There were still some people who were unclear about the origins of the Nangong Family, but if someone asked, someone else would answer, since there were quite a few who knew the background of the Nangong Family.

“The Nangong Family from the Eight Great Sects of Xuan Country, you don’t know this?”

“The Eight Great Sects of Xuan Country!”

“Holy cow, for real? One of the Eight Great Sects of Xuan Country is getting married to the young man from the Zhen Family? They’re actually at the point of discussing marriage?”

“What wedding talks, what matchmaking, it’s just a trade of interests.”

“But I heard that the Nangong Family and the Li Family seemed to have a good relationship. How come they turned around and got involved with the Zhen Family?”

“If it weren’t for the affair of the Li Family, would we have today’s scene? Hehe, old man Zhen really has some clever tricks, seizing the opportunity to take the Nangong Family in his grasp.”

Someone by the side asked, “The Li Family? Are you talking about the Li Family from Xuan Country?”

“Aside from the Li Family from Xuan Country, which other Li Family dares to confront Ling Tian? Speaking of which, that Li family’s boy is indeed quite a character. If he had been born twenty years earlier, the landscape of Xuan Country might really have changed.”

“The boy of the Li Family from Xuan Country? Could it be Li Xiaoyao?” The man who asked was about thirty years old, scholarly looking, and wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses.

“Exactly that kid, a troublemaker through and through. I went out of my way to check his file, and from the moment he emerged, he’s been causing trouble everywhere. But this time, he probably won’t escape so easily. After all, Ling Tian isn’t the type to suffer in silence.”

The man with glasses stroked his chin and didn’t speak, but he had a strange idea in mind.

Ling Tian won’t forgive Li Xiaoyao?

I’m afraid Li Xiaoyao won’t forgive Ling Tian either. That fellow is vengeful by nature and is definitely not one to be trifled with.

It’s just that this time, the person he’s offended has quite the large backing. If he wants to come out unscathed, it’s going to be quite difficult.

The engagement banquet went smoothly, it was just a formality; both families gathered to share a meal.

Zhen Jie watched Nangong Ling’er throughout, and Nangong Ling’er didn’t keep her cool façade. Having made her decision, she didn’t curse her fate or blame others. To show a cold face to the elders of the Zhen Family would only be detrimental.

“Ling’er, I’ll take you out for a walk,” said Zhen Jie.

“Okay,” replied Nangong Ling’er sweetly, with a smile that set Zhen Jie’s heart ablaze, making him feel as if she liked him quite a bit as well.

When Zhen Jie first learned that his grandfather had proposed to the Nangong Family, he couldn’t believe it. And when he found out that the Nangong Family had actually agreed to the marriage, he felt he was the luckiest man in the world.

Once they left the State Guest House, Nangong Ling’er’s smile disappeared.

She could put on an act in front of Zhen Jie’s elders, but at that moment, she just wanted to be herself.

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As for what Zhen Jie might think, it was irrelevant to her.

“Ling’er, let’s go to the pedestrian street. I know a really good restaurant there,” Zhen Jie said excitedly. Turning his head, he was met with Nangong Ling’er’s cold expression.

“Hmm,” her voice was chilly, flat, and utterly different from her previous warmth.

Zhen Jie felt a sense of unreality. He rubbed his eyes and looked again, only to see the same expression.

What’s going on?

“Are you… not feeling well? Otherwise, shall I take you back to your room to rest?” Zhen Jie asked cautiously.

“Fine.” Nangong Ling’er turned and walked back to the State Guest House, striding towards the upstairs so quickly that Zhen Jie was left behind.

Hurrying to catch up, they took the elevator. During the ascent, Zhen Jie tried several times to start a conversation, but upon seeing her ‘keep out’ expression, he shut his mouth again.

The elevator door opened, and Nangong Ling’er entered her room.

“Bang!”

The door closed, leaving Zhen Jie outside, with a twitch at the corner of his mouth.

As soon as she was inside, Nangong Ling’er ran back to her room and huddled in a corner by herself, a few tear drops hanging on her beautiful lashes, her slight shoulders shaking as she cried soundlessly.

It was too much to bear, this feeling of deceiving herself and others was terribly painful. She thought she could handle it, but it was still very difficult.