"My father will never let me off easily. When I fought with Steward Wu last night, he must have used tracking powder."
Chu Ting said repeatedly, "We have to leave quickly. The Chu family members might be nearby!"
Li Ziming was also slightly flustered. He hadn't expected such a thing. Although Chu Ting was only guessing, the guess was quite plausible.
"Where are you two preparing to go?"
Just then, a cold voice sounded. The Chu family head looked at Chu Ting, his expression growing colder. "As a member of the Chu family, you want to plunge the Chu family into dire straits. Is this your wish?"
"I told you long ago that I would not marry that imbecile!" Chu Ting said directly. "It's you who is forcing me! I will never go back with you."
"Do you think you can still have your way now?"
The Chu family head's expression was indifferent. "If you don't go back, I will forcibly take you back. For the sake of the entire Chu family, you must marry into the Eighth Prince's manor!"
The Chu family head's expression was indifferent. "No one can stop this. This is also your destiny!"
"Patriarch Chu, he is your own daughter!" Li Ziming spoke up. "Are you really going to ruin her happiness? Forcing her to marry someone she doesn't like."
"As a member of the Chu family, one should sacrifice for the Chu family."
The Chu family head said directly, "This matter is not something your Li family can interfere with. If the Li family dares to meddle again, it will be provoking a conflict."
"My Li family doesn't care about that!"
Li Ziming sneered, "Even if I die today, I will never let you take Chu Ting away!"
"With you?"
The Chu family head gave a cold smile, revealing a hint of coldness. "You are not qualified, and besides, offending the Overlord's manor, your Li family cannot afford to bear the consequences."
"Although my Li family doesn't have much power, we will never be lackeys."
Li Ziming said coldly, "So what if we become enemies with the Eighth Prince's manor?"
"You ignorant brat!"
The Chu family head's expression was cold as he suddenly struck out with a palm, carrying a powerful momentum that was hard to guard against.
Li Ziming retreated explosively, and blood instantly seeped from the corner of his mouth. He hadn't expected the Chu family head to be so fierce. In just one exchange, he was already overwhelmed.
"Are you alright?"
Chu Ting helped Li Ziming up, her face also darkening. She hadn't expected her father to do such a thing. She remembered that when she was young, her father doted on her dearly, but now he insisted on marrying her to someone she didn't like, and moreover, someone foolish.
"You should leave. This has nothing to do with you!"
Chu Ting said, "Ultimately, I cannot escape this."
"No, I absolutely cannot let them take you away!"
Li Ziming stood up again, simultaneously shielding Chu Ting, his expression filled with seriousness.
"Ignorant brat!"
The Chu family head let out a cold laugh, with a hint of coldness. They didn't want to go too far, but Li Ziming's actions had completely infuriated him.
With a wave of his hand, powerful spiritual energy instantly surged towards Li Ziming. The path it took was extremely sharp, leaving no room for reaction.
At that very moment, Li Ziming was sent flying again, blood gushing from his mouth, his face even paler.
"Why are you so foolish? I told you, this has nothing to do with you. Don't get involved!" Chu Ting said hurriedly.
"I said I wouldn't let him take you away!"
Li Ziming's expression was firm. "I don't want anyone to force you to do things you don't like."
Chu Ting stood aside, her eyes showing a hint of emotion, especially Li Ziming's words, which warmed her.
"Having your words is enough!"
Chu Ting gave a wry smile and then walked towards the Chu family head. "Father, since you want to take me, I will go back with you. However, I have resolved to die. If you want me to marry someone from the Eighth Prince's manor, I will never agree."
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The Chu family head's expression was indifferent, carrying immense power, completely disregarding Chu Ting's words.
Chu Ting didn't say anything more and moved towards the Chu family head. She knew that no matter what, she couldn't escape. Perhaps only by sacrificing her life could she escape this calamity.
"Why are you two here?"
Just then, Lu Fan's voice rang out as he looked at Li Ziming. "Why is there blood on your lips? Did you get into a fight?"
"Sect Master!"
Li Ziming was overjoyed. "Quick, save Chu Ting! She can't be taken away. If she is taken away, she will have to marry an imbecile!"
Lu Fan was slightly taken aback and then looked at Chu Ting. "What's going on?"
"This young brother must also be from Beihai Academy!"
The Chu family head said with a light laugh. "This is a private matter of my Chu family, and this young brother doesn't need to know."
"You are the head of the Chu family?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "But your word doesn't count. I want him to tell me himself what exactly happened."
The Chu family head's expression instantly turned cold. He hadn't expected Lu Fan, at such a young age, to be so arrogant, completely disregarding him.
"Sect Master, this matter has nothing to do with you. I don't want to implicate you." Chu Ting said directly. "Take them back to Beihai Academy, and I won't go back."
"You are my Qingyun Sect disciple, how can you not go back!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent as he grabbed Chu Ting and retreated. However, at that moment, the Chu family head lunged forward and looked at Lu Fan. "I've told you, this is not something you can interfere with. Don't meddle here!"
"If I don't find out the truth, wouldn't I be a sect master in name only!" Lu Fan said coldly. "But I am very curious, how can a father harm his daughter."
Out of helplessness, Chu Ting recounted the entire ordeal to Lu Fan. Upon hearing it, Lu Fan became even more indignant and glared at the Chu family head. "As the head of a family, you can't even protect your own daughter, yet you dream of strengthening the family."
"Your mouth is quite sharp, young man. This is not a place for you to meddle!" The Chu family head said coldly. "I'll advise you one last time, don't get involved."
"I am getting involved in this matter today!"
Lu Fan said coldly. "I'd like to see what capabilities your Chu family has."
"This brat is truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Steward Wu spoke up. "Patriarch, shall we deal with him!"
The Chu family head nodded slightly, his expression growing even colder. Lu Fan was so arrogant; he didn't mind giving Lu Fan a taste of hardship.
Upon receiving the signal, Steward Wu immediately stepped forward, intending to put Lu Fan in his place, but he was forcefully repelled by Lu Fan's single foot. His arm even went numb.
"Spirit King realm expert!"
Steward Wu was greatly startled and couldn't believe it. He never imagined that Lu Fan, at such a young age, had become a Spirit King.