After Lin Yan briefly recounted her experiences and answered the elders' questions, she reached out to Zi Che Shao Hao.
It was only then that these elders of Ling Xiao Jian Pai noticed the other person who had returned with Lin Yan.
Of course, this was also deliberately orchestrated by Zi Che Shao Hao. He had come here to propose, not as an enemy.
Seeing Lin Yan extend her hand to him, he slowly walked towards her, simultaneously revealing his hidden cultivation.
The moment his hidden cultivation was revealed, the faces of these elders changed. They looked sternly at the unfamiliar high-level cultivator and made way for him.
"Esteemed Martial Uncles and Martial Aunts, this is Zi Che Shao Hao, a cultivator at the Transformation Stage, and my future Dao Companion."
Lin Yan held his hand as Zi Che Shao Hao reached her side, then smiled and introduced him to the elders.
News of the return of Ling Xiao Jian Pai's Senior Sister, the most beautiful woman in the southeastern region, Fairy Wang Shu, quickly spread throughout Ling Xiao Jian Pai and surrounding sects.
They did not know the current strength of Fairy Wang Shu, but many remembered her beauty during the grand competition of the entire southeastern region.
Later, news spread that Fairy Wang Shu had not returned alone; she had also brought back a male cultivator, a male cultivator at the Transformation Stage.
Many people in the southeastern region were unwilling to believe the truth of this news, especially since the male cultivator mentioned in the news was said to be Fairy Wang Shu's future Dao Companion.
They truly found it difficult to believe that Fairy Wang Shu had found a Dao Companion after being away for a while.
Many in Ling Xiao Jian Pai were also unwilling to believe that their Senior Sister, such a formidable Senior Sister, would actually find a Dao Companion. Although the male cultivator was very powerful, had excellent talent, possessed great strength, and was also handsome, this was not a reason for him to become the Senior Sister's Dao Companion.
This was the first time Zi Che Shao Hao had felt the displeasure of others; this kind of treatment was novel to him.
He did not get angry because of this; instead, he felt that these people truly valued Lin Yan.
Of course, this was also because those who disliked him did not have cultivation levels higher than his and did not dare to confront him directly.
After Zi Che Shao Hao had been there for a few days, the Zi Che family's flying boat entered the airspace of the southeastern region.
The Zi Che family made no attempt to be low-key. Upon entering the southeastern region, they left the flying boat and stood on their respective magical artifacts, circling the flying boat as they flew towards Ling Xiao Jian Pai.
The lowest cultivation level in the entire group was the Nascent Soul stage, and such a retinue sent shockwaves throughout the entire southeastern region.
They arrived at the entrance of Ling Xiao Jian Pai in such a high-profile manner.
Lin Yan had informed them in advance about their impending arrival, and the high command of Ling Xiao Jian Pai was already aware of Zi Che Shao Hao's identity.
It was precisely because they knew his identity that the entire high command of Ling Xiao Jian Pai was pleased with their union.
Of course, this was primarily due to seeing the sincerity of his treatment towards Lin Yan. Especially his statement that he respected Lin Yan's wishes and would accompany her in the future, which made Lin Yan's elders even more satisfied with him.
Now, with the arrival of the Zi Che family's marriage procession, everyone in the southeastern region witnessed the background of Fairy Wang Shu's future Dao Companion.
This time, the marriage procession consisted of ninety-nine people, plus Zi Che Shao Hao, making a total of one hundred. Upon their arrival, under Zi Che Shao Hao's lead, they offered a slight salute to the sect leader and elders before beginning to announce the betrothal gifts.
The Zi Che family's attitude was very courteous, and they felt that they had been given ample respect.
Given the good relationship between the two, Ling Xiao Jian Pai did not play hard to get and agreed to the Zi Che family's proposal.
These betrothal gifts did not enter Lin Yan's private treasury; they were directly sent into the treasury of Ling Xiao Jian Pai.
This was also the Zi Che family's intention, and there were some items not listed on the scroll. These were directly given to Lin Yan by Zi Che Shao Hao.
This proposal ceremony attracted significant attention, and the entire southeastern region was discussing the matter.