Chapter 1482: Luo Xuanqing's Confession

Just a moment ago, he had wondered what had gotten into the guy, attacking him relentlessly. Now, hearing these words, he understood—it wasn't madness but... he already knew about his relationship with Luo Ruoxi!

In their previous interactions, he had always wanted to tell him, but the words often stuck in his throat, unsure how to explain. Now that he truly knew, he felt a violent shock, his mind about to explode.

Just as he was about to ask how he had found out, he suddenly realized—the other party already knew about Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy; it shouldn't be hard to track him down!

"Xuanqing... big... brother, I..."

For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

His deliberate effort to get close to him had indeed been for Luo Ruoxi's sake, so it was only natural that it had displeased him.

He had thought he was befriending him sincerely, but in reality, he was trying to curry favor to woo his sister...

"My sister, because of her genius halo, has never had any friends since childhood... The entire family, though they respect her and dare not contradict her, actually isolates her... Every night, I can see her sitting alone on the rooftop, gazing at the stars, indescribably lonely."

"As her brother, I can't take care of that feeling, so I can only protect her with all my might and give her the best! I always thought she would fall for someone stronger than her, someone earth-shattering, but I never expected... it would be you!"

Ignoring Zhang Xuan's astonishment, Luo Xuanqing gazed at the stars in the sky, muttering to himself.

"I..."

Zhang Xuan was embarrassed.

Indeed!

When Luo Ruoxi liked him, her cultivation was far above his—a difference like clouds and mud, incomparable.

Strictly speaking, he really wasn't worthy of her.

But feelings are so wonderful; they simply cannot be constrained by worthiness or unworthiness!

The affinity they felt upon first meeting was like an innate bond, as if they had been betrothed since childhood. One glance told them that she (he) was the destined one, inescapable.

"I've been thinking these days too. If my sister really has someone she likes, it's not so bad that it's you... at least, you're familiar! Though you usually like to cause trouble, aren't very reliable, say unpleasant things, and are a bit dull, your abilities are still decent!"

Luo Xuanqing continued.

"..."

Zhang Xuan's forehead was covered in black lines.

Brother, are you praising me or scolding me?

Causing trouble... you're even better at causing trouble than I am, aren't you?

Most importantly, where am I unreliable?

You're the unreliable one...

And saying unpleasant things, being dull... you're the dull one!

"Everyone knows that my sister refined the Still Void Pearl and is the number one genius of the Luo family, not a bit inferior to that one from the Zhang family. Not only that, she is also peerlessly beautiful, blessed with all the world's advantages... but I know she is not happy! Not just because of the burden on her shoulders, but more importantly... her inescapable fate!"

His face darkening, Luo Xuanqing's eyes reddened: "If it truly cannot be escaped, I would rather she have a passionate love! Have someone she truly likes, rather than being forced into a political marriage!"

"Don't worry, I'll handle the marriage alliance..."

Seeing that his future brother-in-law was still worried about this, Zhang Xuan quickly said.

Since that little genius hadn't appeared, the one the Zhang family planned to send for the alliance was inevitably Zhang Jiuxiao, who was his student. Calling off the engagement would be as simple as a word.

There shouldn't be any major problems anymore.

Unless... that little genius showed up in a shameless way.

"You'll handle it? How will you handle it?"

Luo Xuanqing sneered: "If the marriage alliance were that simple, my sister could easily break free with her strength. Why would she be so desperate?"

"If she really doesn't want to, she just won't marry. What's so difficult about that?"

Zhang Xuan grew more confused.

It's just a marriage alliance. One refuses to marry, the other refuses to wed, and both families call it off. What's so hard?

Now that the Zhang family was settled, all that was left was a face-to-face talk. There shouldn't be any issues, right?

"You don't know... this marriage alliance isn't simply a union of two families. The most important thing is..."

At this point, Luo Xuanqing stopped: "Forget it, telling you won't help you understand! I once promised the clan elders that I would kill the person my sister likes, but... your strength is too great; I can't kill you! This matter isn't that I didn't try, but that I couldn't succeed... so it doesn't count as defying the clan's orders!"

"Uh..."

Zhang Xuan was stunned.

So all this time, his fierce desire to kill him was to fulfill the clan's command.

The clan ordered him to kill, he tried to kill, but he couldn't—there was nothing he could do.

"I could find out your identity, and the clan probably has too. Take care of yourself. I don't want the person my sister likes to be killed before he's fully grown. And I don't want her to be sad because of it."

Standing up, Luo Xuanqing clasped his hands behind his back: "She asked me to take care of you and keep you from harm. Your strength now is no less than mine, so I can't take care of you anymore... But the clan has many methods, so you still need to be careful!"

"Thank you for the warning!"

Zhang Xuan cupped his fists.

If it had been anyone else attacking him with that method, he would have long released the Qilin Beast and Azure Dragon Beast. How could he have willingly taken the beating?

With these two divine beasts, even if a Luo family expert wanted to kill him, it probably wouldn't be easy!

At worst, he could still escape.

"Take care!"

Saying no more, Luo Xuanqing shook his body and shot straight forward, disappearing into the night sky in the blink of an eye.

"Sigh..."

Watching him leave, Zhang Xuan shook his head, circulated his true energy to heal his injuries, and slowly stood up.

Doting on his sister and not wanting her to be hurt, hearing that he was the one she liked must have been devastating.

Not charging over and killing him on the spot was already restraint.

"Don't worry, I'll treat Luo Ruoxi well and won't let her suffer any harm..."

Clenching his fists, Zhang Xuan nodded.

No matter how much hardship he had to endure to be with her, he would spare no effort!

This was his promise to Luo Xuanqing, and also to himself and Luo Ruoxi.

A man's responsibility and duty!

"You're a good brother and a good friend!"

He sighed.

Luo Xuanqing was indeed a good brother. Even if he was unwilling deep down, he strictly followed his sister's requests.

As a friend, he was also good; otherwise, he couldn't have made Yuan Xiao, Bi Hongyin, and others willingly give their all for him.

"Go find Master Zhan!"

After a while, his injuries fully healed. Knowing that Luo Xuanqing would surely not cause any more trouble after this, Zhang Xuan hesitated no longer and flew again toward the direction of the Hall Master's Hall.