Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1551: Chapter 394: Soul Life Exposed_2

"What is your relationship with that Emperor?"

Li Hao remained silent, unsure of how to respond, as they had only met once — nearly strangers, in fact.

But because of this, he felt grateful; it was a stranger who had saved him in his most critical moment.

"I’m asking you a question,"

Madam Su said, frowning.

Su Zhenyuan saw the complicated expression on Li Hao’s face, pondered for a moment, and decided not to press any further. Instead, he raised his hand, and a rift appeared in the void from which a pitch-black mirror fell, suspended in mid-air.

"Little brother, let me take a look at your soul life,"

Su Zhenyuan said politely.

As he spoke, a beam of dark light shot out from the mirror, enveloping Li Hao.

Madam Su slightly sneered, looking at the mirror.

The pitch-black mirror originally reflected nothing, but as the dark light shone on Li Hao, his image appeared within it.

Cultivation Realm: Immortal Monarch Realm First Level.

Soul life: 96 years.

When her gaze fell upon that soul life, the sneer at the corner of Madam Su’s mouth suddenly froze.

Kneeling on the ground, Yaoqin was also glancing secretly, and upon seeing that soul life, her little cherry mouth opened wide in astonishment, forgetting to close, eyes widened as if she had seen a ghost.

"Hmm?"

Su Zhenyuan, upon seeing this soul life, couldn’t help but be momentarily stunned, somewhat absent-minded. But as the head of the Su Family of this generation, he quickly snapped out of it and sharply turned to look at Li Hao.

Immortal Monarch Realm First Level? He had already sensed that level of cultivation, but a soul life of only 96 years?!

How is that possible!

Su Zhenyuan found it hard to believe. Even if reincarnated, a soul life is hard to erase. Born only ninety-six years ago and already reaching the Immortal Monarch Realm?

Could it be an innate being of Chaos? Or a Great Emperor bloodline?!

Born into the Saint Realm?

Su Zhenyuan’s heart surged with waves but quickly calmed down. At this moment, he already understood that the marriage contract was no accident, and it wasn’t just luck for this youth. That Emperor’s granting the marriage contract to this young man was entirely justified!

Moreover, this act would not only bring the youth into the Su Family’s circle of influence, but in the future, the Su Family would also gain from this youth’s rise!

The greater the family, the more they understand the importance of strong alliances, which is why great families have arranged marriages since ancient times.

A well-matched marriage surpasses a hundred years of hard cultivation in a humble family!

And if a marriage is ill-chosen, such as a noble daughter marrying into a humble home, or a noble son taking a wife from a poor family, it signals decline, and once fallen, it becomes extremely difficult to climb back to the original class, requiring the joint efforts of three generations, perhaps.

Such is the way of Mortal Dynasties, and even more so for Immortal Divine clans, as Bloodline Power will also weaken.

"To have stepped into the Immortal Monarch Realm with less than a hundred years of soul life, this aptitude is absolutely worthy of being directly taught by an Immortal Emperor, possibly even exceeding that requirement,"

Su Zhenyuan thought secretly, his eyes lighting up. His four daughters were extremely outstanding; if each could find such a match, the next generation of the Su Family would be unbelievably strong. By then, they would surely be able to quell the chaos in the Northern Domain and firmly establish a stronghold for the Human Race, building a Hundred Star Great Wall!

"How is this possible?"

Madam Su, coming to her senses, was somewhat incredulous, but the soul mirror could not be wrong, especially under her husband’s control.

Marriage contract, prodigy... these two combined seemed to make sense now.

This left her feeling slightly uncomfortable, although earlier, despite her inner disdain for this youth, she had maintained the decorum of a great family and had not treated him harshly.

"Did you come here alone?"

Su Zhenyuan, now full of warmth, inquired of Li Hao.

Li Hao nodded.

In his mind, however, flashed the images of many dear friends from the Southern Domain, including the Great Dream Master willing to fight for him at the risk of the entire clan, the Great Dream Clan, and people like Gu Yan and Yue Xi from within the sect.

Unfortunately, he currently lacked the power to protect anyone; before a Supreme, even if he condensed the Tao Origin Immortal Seal, he was just an ant or speck of dust.

"If it is the ancestor’s arrangement, my Su Family will naturally abide by it,"

Su Zhenyuan spoke warmly to Li Hao, "Tomorrow I will call back my younger daughters, who have yet to find suitable matches. If you find one to your liking, you may marry her immediately."

When Madam Su heard that, she couldn’t help but roll her eyes at him. Her husband was overly bold in matters of romance.

Marriage is a big affair; how could it be immediate? It requires matchmakers, a betrothal, and numerous dowries to be prepared.

Even if this young man came with no dowry to offer, her great Su Family wouldn’t covet such things, but her daughter’s dowry needed thorough preparation, including choosing an auspicious date and notifying the prestigious families on Gusu Emperor Star, which all required time.

Li Hao felt a genuine warmth from this Su Family Head, to whom he cupped his hands and said:

"Family Head, I have someone in mind; I hope you will agree!"

As he said this, he could not help but feel a slight tension in his heart.

He had never thought of marrying Ying Xiaoxiao, but she had traveled across space-time for him. That sentiment was something he simply wanted to reciprocate by staying by her side, waiting for her to awaken.

And with all the news outside the residence earlier, if he didn’t use this marriage contract as an opportunity, he feared he wouldn’t even have the chance to stay by her side.

"Oh?"

Hearing Li Hao’s words, Su Zhenyuan was a bit surprised, but then he recalled that all four of his daughters were renowned. This youth coming with a marriage contract undoubtedly came prepared, so it was not unexpected. He smiled and said immediately:

"Then tell me, which one catches your eye?"

"Miss Su Muqing,"

Li Hao said, bowing his head.

Suddenly, in the hall, you could hear a pin drop.

The silence was deafening as if everything had been paused.

Li Hao’s heart couldn’t help but beat once as he looked up, seeing Su Zhenyuan’s slightly shocked eyes and Madam Su’s face full of anger.

"Impossible!"

When Li Hao raised his head, Madam Su immediately exclaimed angrily, "Mu Qing is already engaged. No matter how talented you are, she cannot marry you!"

Li Hao’s heart sank slightly, and his uplifted hands lowered in turn.

Su Zhenyuan fell into a slight silence, "Your name is Haotian, is it? Then I will call you Xiao Hao. Since you have come to our Su Family, you must know that Mu Qing has been promised to the Lin Family. Though it’s her good fortune that you favor her, this marriage..."

Li Hao’s heart sank even deeper, his voice low as he said: "Family Head, whatever the conditions, as long as I can achieve them, I will do my utmost, hoping you will agree!"

He spoke earnestly, with an unusually firm gaze.

Madam Su waved her hand, laughing in anger as she reprimanded, "What do you have to compare with the Lin Family? Even if you are the direct disciple of an Immortal Emperor, the Lin Family is an Emperor Level family. They are not inferior to you; you’re simply dreaming!"

Upon hearing his wife’s harsh words, Su Zhenyuan’s expression changed slightly. He had seen the contents of the marriage contract and knew that it identified the Su Family’s most gifted daughter of this generation as the intended marriage partner. The youth’s request fully met the conditions of the marriage contract and seemed reasonable, but...

As Madam Su had said, Su Muqing was recently engaged to the Lin Family, and those two had been childhood sweethearts, completely in love. Even disregarding the lin Family’s Emperor’s Son status, emotionally, as the father, he was unwilling to separate them.

"Xiao Hao, have you seen my three other daughters?"

Su Zhenyuan asked.

Li Hao shook his head slightly, "I haven’t seen them. I came to the Su Family only for her."

"You’re certainly bold!"

Madam Su’s fair hand slammed onto the dragonwood vine chair in rage, "Muqing is a true phoenix in the world. Do you really think you can take her simply because of that marriage contract? Are you threatening our Su Family?!"

Li Hao remained silent; he certainly had no place to threaten the Su Family.

Su Zhenyuan pondered, looking at the stubborn yet silent youth before him, unable to help but smile bitterly. That Emperor had a keen eye, likely because Mu Qing’s reputation reached the Emperor’s ears, leading him to present this marriage contract in this life.

The feeling in his heart was both painful and proud; capturing an Emperor’s attention was an honor for Mu Qing, but to be remembered like this was far from pleasant.

"How about this, you meet my other three daughters first, and then we’ll talk?"

Su Zhenyuan said warmly to Li Hao.

After all, with an Emperor backing him, he was hesitant to provoke, and moreover, based on the marriage contract, it was indeed the Su Family that was at fault.