Chapter 874: Chapter 873: The Man in Memories

“Liuu Tianyuan?!”

Su Han’s body shook violently, his gaze fixated on the fiery red figure, plunging into deep reminiscence.

The figure, like the shadow, lacked a discernible face; only two pitch-black eyes revealed that this was a person.

In his memories…

…

“Su Han, Qingyao is not a suitable match for you. You should abandon this idea.”

In front of a thatched cottage stood three figures.

The first was Su Han, dressed in white, his black hair falling like flowing ink.

The second was a woman of captivating allure, a stunning beauty radiating elegance and charm.

She was Liuu Qingyao.

The third person, the one who spoke, looked about thirty years old, his hair a striking green, dressed in bold red attire, resembling a groom ready for his wedding day–a peculiar sight.

His name was Liuu Tianyuan.

Faced with Liuu Tianyuan’s cold indifference, Su Han did not react with anger or silence as one might expect. Instead, he grinned mischievously, saying, “What nonsense are you talking about? Qingyao and I haven’t just started dating yesterday, you know…”

“Humph!”

Before he could finish, Liuu Tianyuan interrupted with a cold snort, “I said, Qingyao is not a suitable match for you. The Liuu Family will never let this matter continue! Qingyao is young and reckless, following your lead, but the Liuu Family is not blind. If this keeps up, you will only drag Qingyao down and dishonor our family’s reputation!”

“What a joke! Our Liuu Family is one of the Three Holy Clans; how could we let Qingyao be involved with someone as uncouth as you?! If you’re unhappy, work hard on your cultivation. If you can someday reach a level where the Liuu Family takes notice, and if Qingyao hasn’t married by then, perhaps you’ll have a chance. But now? Absolutely not!”

Liuu Tianyuan stared at Su Han, his expression cold and resolute, his voice unwavering. Snorts of derision punctuated his speech, belittling Su Han to the core.

But Su Han knew these weren’t Liuu Tianyuan’s true feelings, so he stayed calm.

“Elder Brother-in-law, don’t joke around…” Su Han pushed Liuu Tianyuan lightly.

Liuu Tianyuan’s face darkened; despite his cold attitude, this guy still had the nerve to act cheeky. Truly shameless…

He looked at Su Han with a trace of helplessness but forced himself to maintain his composure, saying, “Do you even realize the kind of power the family is mobilizing? Do you understand the consequences you’ll face if this keeps up? Don’t think Qingyao loves you so much that the Liuu Family won’t act against you–that’s nothing but wishful thinking!”

“Elder Brother-in-law, I know you’re just joking with me. Back when Qingyao and I got together, you didn’t oppose us, right…” Su Han chuckled.

Beside them, Liuu Qingyao remained silent, watching Su Han clown around.

In truth, both Su Han and Liuu Qingyao knew that everything Liuu Tianyuan was saying today didn’t come from his heart.

When Liuu Tianyuan first learned that Qingyao and Su Han were involved, he wasn’t exactly thrilled, but he certainly didn’t object. He’d even considered helping Qingyao fight for freedom within the family.

But today, Liuu Tianyuan spoke with a different tone. It was obvious he’d been threatened–or perhaps it wasn’t him who had been threatened, but Su Han.

“Don’t you love eating Clear Water fish from Moon Lake? No problem! Though it’s hard to get, given my status as your elder brother-in-law, I’ll make sure to fetch ten or even twenty of them. Pair that with Bamboo Leaf Green from Windless Inn–what a perfect match! Elder Brother-in-law, rest assured, I’ll…”

Liuu Tianyuan wanted nothing more than to slap Su Han to death on the spot. His mind dwelled elsewhere; Su Han’s ramblings barely registered.

Indeed, Liuu Tianyuan didn’t oppose Su Han and Qingyao being together, but his lack of opposition didn’t mean the family shared his stance!

As one of the Three Holy Clans in the High-Grade Star Domain, the Liuu Family’s power was terrifying. Liuu Qingyao and Liuu Tianyuan were the children of the current patriarch. Even leaving Liuu Tianyuan aside, just Liuu Qingyao herself held exceptional significance–she was born amidst auspicious omens, with dragons and phoenixes, birds gathering in harmony–a spectacle of grandeur.

Many in the family placed enormous expectations on her. Liuu Qingyao did not disappoint them; her aptitude in cultivation was remarkable. At the age of sixteen, she was named one of the High-Grade Star Domain’s top ten beauties–a moniker earned not solely for her looks, but also her unparalleled potential.

An immensely powerful Sect Master from a formidable High-Grade Star Domain force even personally invited Liuu Qingyao to become a Holy Maiden.

To everyone’s astonishment, Liuu Qingyao rejected the offer.

Not only did she refuse, but she used a mission as an excuse to escape the family–and eloped with Su Han!

When the Liuu Family learned of Qingyao and Su Han’s relationship, countless admirers of Qingyao were crushed. To preserve Qingyao’s reputation, the family tried to suppress the news with plans to deal with it later.

But no one expected Qingyao to elope!

The news not only reached the Liuu Family but reverberated throughout the entire High-Grade Star Domain, enraging the clan. They dispatched a high-ranking enforcer to hunt Su Han down and bring Qingyao back!

When Liuu Tianyuan learned of this, he was shocked and immediately set off under the guise of searching for Qingyao.

Only Liuu Tianyuan knew where Qingyao and Su Han had fled to, as Qingyao had once jokingly mentioned their hideout to him. To his amazement, it proved true.

And thus, their current confrontation unfolded.

“Su Han, do you think I’m joking?”

Liuu Tianyuan took a deep breath and said solemnly, “Do you even understand what you’re doing? Do you realize the damage this brings to the Liuu Family’s reputation? Qingyao is young–she doesn’t understand–but you, surely you’ve considered this? Yes, this might just be the Lower-Class Star Region, seemingly beyond the family’s reach. But as soon as the clan gives the order, at least half the forces in the Lower-Class Star Region will comply immediately and search for you both!”

“Once you’re found, can you even begin to imagine the consequences?”

Seeing Su Han’s uncertain expression, Liuu Tianyuan softened his tone, “Let Qingyao leave with me now. I’ll do everything I can to suppress this scandal. And you… if you truly love Qingyao, then as I’ve said, focus on your cultivation. Reach a level where the family can’t ignore you, and no one will object when the time comes.”

“But now, it’s impossible!”

“If you persist in this reckless behavior, it’ll be too late when the family arrives!”

“Big Brother…”

Liuu Qingyao finally spoke, but before she could continue, Liuu Tianyuan interrupted, “Qingyao, if you keep following him like this, you’re harming him! You know the family’s power–don’t act naive. Forces in the Lower-Class Star Region have already received orders. If the family truly wants to find you, no matter how vast the world may be, you won’t escape!”