Chapter 1501: Luo Xuanqing's Explanation

Just moments ago, I was wondering what on earth was wrong with this guy, constantly attacking me. Hearing his words, I suddenly understood that he wasn't ill; he already knew about my relationship with Luo Ruoxi!

In the past, when we interacted, I had always wanted to tell him, but often the words would die on my lips, unsure how to explain. Now that he truly knew, I felt a powerful shock, my mind almost exploding.

Just as I was about to ask how he had found out, I suddenly realized that he already knew about Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, so it wouldn't be difficult for him to find out about me.

"Xuanqing... Bro... Brother, I..."

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

I had deliberately befriended him, truly for Luo Ruoxi's sake, so it was perfectly normal for him to be upset.

He might have thought I was sincerely befriending him, but in reality, I was trying to get close to him to court his sister...

"Because of her genius aura, my sister has never had many friends since childhood. Although everyone in the family respects her and dares not contradict her, it effectively isolates her. Every night, you could see her sitting alone on the rooftop, looking at the stars, with an indescribable loneliness."

"As her brother, I couldn't alleviate these feelings for her. I could only do my best to protect her and give her the best! I always thought that if she found someone she liked, she wouldn't be so lonely. I expected her to fall for someone stronger than herself, someone earth-shattering, but I never expected... it would be you!"

Ignoring Zhang Xuan's surprise, Luo Xuanqing gazed at the stars in the sky and murmured to himself.

"I..."

Zhang Xuan felt awkward.

Indeed!

When Luo Ruoxi fell for him, her cultivation was far, far higher than his. The difference was like heaven and earth; they couldn't be compared.

To be precise, he truly wasn't worthy of her.

But feelings are so wondrous; they aren't bound by whether one is 'worthy' or 'unworthy'!

The sense of intimacy they felt upon first meeting was like an innate familial bond, or as if they had been destined for each other since childhood. With one glance, they knew she (he) was the one destined for them, inescapable.

"I've thought about it these past few days. If my sister truly likes someone, and it's you, it's not bad. At least... you're familiar! Although you usually cause trouble, aren't very reliable, say unpleasant things, and are a bit foolish, your abilities are still decent!"

Luo Xuanqing continued.

Zhang Xuan's face was lined with exasperation.

Brother, are you complimenting me or insulting me?

Causing trouble... it seems your ability to cause trouble is even greater than mine, isn't it?

Most importantly, how am I unreliable?

You're the unreliable one...

And saying unpleasant things, being foolish... You're the foolish one!

"Everyone knows my sister refined the Tranquil Space Pearl, making her the Luo Clan's foremost genius. She's no less talented than that person from the Zhang Clan, and furthermore, she's unparalleled in beauty, possessing every advantage in the world. But... I know she isn't happy! It's not just the responsibility weighing on her shoulders, but more importantly... an inescapable destiny!"

His expression darkened, and Luo Xuanqing's eyes reddened. "If it truly can't be escaped, then I hope she can have one passionate love! Someone she truly likes, instead of being forced into a marriage alliance!"

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

Seeing his future brother-in-law still worried about the matter, Zhang Xuan quickly said.

Since that young genius hasn't appeared, the Zhang Clan will certainly send Zhang Jiuxiao for the marriage alliance. He is my student, so canceling the engagement is just a matter of a single word.

There won't be any major problems anymore.

Unless... that young genius appears in a shameless manner.

"You'll handle it? What method do you have to solve it?"

Luo Xuanqing scoffed. "If a marriage alliance were truly that simple, my sister, with her strength, could easily break free. Would she still need to be so desperate?"

"If you truly don't want to, then just don't marry. What's so difficult about that?"

Zhang Xuan grew increasingly confused.

It's just a marriage alliance. One refuses to marry, the other refuses to take a bride. What's difficult about both families breaking off the engagement at the same time?

Now that the Zhang Clan has been dealt with, all that's left is a face-to-face discussion. There shouldn't be any issues now, right?

"You don't know... This marriage alliance isn't as simple as two families uniting. The most crucial thing is..."

At this point, Luo Xuanqing paused. "Never mind, you wouldn't understand even if I told you! I once promised the clan elders that I would kill the person my sister liked, but... your strength is too great; I can't kill you! It's not that I'm unwilling to do it, but that I'm unable... So, it doesn't count as disobeying a family order!"

"Uh..."

So after all that, his fierce determination to kill me was to fulfill a family command.

The family ordered him to kill, and he tried. If he couldn't kill, there was truly nothing he could do.

"If I could find out your identity, the clan probably has too. Be careful. I don't want the person my sister likes to be killed before he has fully matured! And I certainly don't want her to be sad because of it."

Standing up, Luo Xuanqing clasped his hands behind his back. "She asked me to look after you and not let you get hurt. Your current strength is no weaker than mine, so I can no longer look after you... However, the clan has many methods, so you still need to be careful!"

"Thank you for the warning!"

Zhang Xuan cupped his fist.

If it were anyone else attacking me in that manner just now, I would have certainly released the Qilin and Azure Dragon beasts long ago. How could I have willingly taken the beating?

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

At the very least, escaping would still be possible.

"Take care of yourself!"

Without another word, Luo Xuanqing swayed and shot straight forward, disappearing into the night sky in the blink of an eye.

"Sigh..."

Seeing him leave, Zhang Xuan shook his head. He circulated his true qi to recover from his injuries and slowly stood up.

Loving his sister and not wanting her to be harmed, his heart must have been crumbling upon hearing that I was the one she liked.

That he didn't directly charge over and kill me was already a sign of great restraint.

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

Clenching his fists, Zhang Xuan nodded.

No matter how much effort it would take to be with her, he would spare no pains!

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

A man's responsibility and commitment!

"You are a good brother, and a good friend!"

A sigh escaped him.

Luo Xuanqing was indeed a good brother; even if he was unwilling in his heart, he strictly adhered to his sister's requests.

As a friend, he was truly good; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to make Yuan Xiao, Bi Hongyin, and others willingly dedicate themselves to him.

"I'll go find Master Zhan!"

After a while, his injuries completely healed. Zhang Xuan knew that after this incident, Luo Xuanqing would certainly not cause any more trouble. He immediately stopped hesitating and flew towards the Hall Master's residence again.