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Her proposal seemed to be without issue.

As Lan Xi had not arrived, as a way to delay time, it also served to entertain everyone.

The Heavenly Emperor looked toward Ya, "Crown Prince, you should accompany Li Huo with a piece of music, and let everyone appreciate your flute playing too."

Lan Yan frowned tightly as she gazed at the woman kneeling in the hall.

If it were just a simple dance, that would be one thing.

If there were ulterior motives, she narrowed her eyes, her pupils filled with coldness.

Ya felt irritable. He had just been rejected by Lan Xi in the morning, and now at this Shichen, Lan Xi had still not arrived; he was not in the mood to accompany anyone else.

"Imperial Father, if everyone wants to listen, I will just perform a piece. As for accompanying, I’m afraid I have not reached that level yet," Ya tactfully refused Li Huo.

Lan Yan was very pleased with Ya’s reaction.

If the woman was willing and the man was not, she felt much more at ease.

She definitely did not want Lan Xi, after marrying into the Heavenly Family, to have to compete with many women for the attention of one man.

Knowing his son intended to refuse and not wanting to slight Lord Bai’s dignity, the Heavenly Emperor had no choice but to say to Li Huo, "How about this, let the Moonlight Fairy accompany you, is that alright?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Huo looked at Ya reluctantly, but with her humble status, she dared not make too many demands. Afterwards, she began to dance as the Moonlight Fairy accompanied her.

Li Huo’s dance moves were graceful and light, like a flame kindled to life. With the wind, she was at times elegant, at times passionate, and at times lively.

For a moment, everyone present was mesmerized.

"So beautiful!"

There was a collective gasp of amazement from the audience.

Ya’s gaze also followed the crowd, but just as he looked up, he saw a blue figure approaching the grand hall not far away.

With her arrival, the crowd also turned their heads, and in one glance, everyone’s eyes widened, holding their breath as they gazed at the young girl approaching.

"Your Highness Lan Xi!"

"Your Highness Lan Xi has arrived."

"Turns out Your Highness Lan Xi dressed in formal attire is even more beautiful!"

"My goodness, there is no one more beautiful than her in this world."

The girl’s unparalleled beauty, her long beautiful hair, her water blue dress trailing on the ground—just her quiet approach seemed to cleanse the surrounding air, making every step seem to bloom with beauty.

In an instant, she made everyone forget the passionate dance, attracting everyone with her pure and holy aura.

Li Huo, who was fervently dancing, felt her cheeks heat up from the astonished gazes of the crowd, waiting for Ya’s eyes to turn toward her.

However, just as Ya looked up, that woman had appeared.

All eyes turned to her, each filled with even more exaggerated praises.

She stopped her dance steps, her face turning white with anger.

This woman really knew how to steal the spotlight.

The Heavenly Emperor finally breathed a sigh of relief on seeing Lan Xi, "Lan Xi, everyone has been waiting for you. It’s good you’ve come!"

By coming, it meant she had thought things through and made her choice between marriage and the Heavenly Lantern.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I’m sorry for being late; I was delayed by some matters," she said.

The Heavenly Emperor did not dare to blame her, quickly offering her a seat and wine.

Of course, with her arrival, everyone also noticed the Rong Feng following behind her.

Zhong Li was the first one to speak out, puzzled, "Your Highness Lan Xi, what are you doing bringing Rong Feng here?"

It was clearly inappropriate for a disciple of the Demon Realm to appear at such an important occasion.

Naturally, Lan Xi knew that at this moment, everyone would have doubts about Rong Feng.

At this moment, Rong Feng also showed a nervous expression, facing the most embarrassing moment in life, being doubted by everyone because of his past blemish.

"Taking advantage of such an important banquet, I also want to announce something.

From now on, Rong Feng is my apprentice, Lan Xi.

I will not pursue his past, and in the future, he will be under my protection.

I hope all immortals present will give Lan Xi this face," Lan Xi said, sitting in her seat, her tone serious and not at all joking.

The Heavenly Emperor and Zhong Li frowned in unison.

Especially Zhong Li, his face full of disbelief, quickly tried to persuade Lan Xi, "Your Highness, you must be aware of his character, such a person is worse than keeping a dog. Sooner or later, he will betray you, just like he betrayed his previous two masters."

Moreover, why would Lan Xi take any apprentice, and yet she chose Rong Feng.

It’s like using a gold mine to plant a poisonous cabbage.

Lan Xi could have any kind of apprentice she wanted, yet she chose a traitor who was despised by thousands.

"Zhong Li, you..." Rong Feng glared, his eyes angry, his face flushed red.

He was about to argue, but Lan Xi stopped him and signaled with her eyes for him to step back.

Rong Feng dared not say more and, holding back his anger, retreated behind Lan Xi.

"General, you’re overthinking it. I have a connection with him, so taking him as an apprentice, of course, I will guide him with care. Do you lack confidence in me as a master?" Lan Xi, swinging the fan in her hand, seemed not the least bit worried about what everyone else was thinking.

Zhong Li wanted to say more but ultimately had to bite his tongue.

After all, Rong Feng truly had a bad reputation, and Lan Xi, being young, was feared to be deceived by someone harbors wicked schemes.

"Rong Feng, as my apprentice, you must stand tall and be a man of integrity. You’ve left the Demon Race and returned to the Heavenly Clan.

Go kneel before the Heavenly Emperor on the altar, let him bear witness, that from this moment on, you are my apprentice.

And in front of everyone, I will help you cleanse your polluted Spirit Root, declaring your return to the righteous path. "

Lan Xi’s unhurried words struck Rong Feng in the heart.

He felt incredibly honored, as if the darker corners of his heart were being kindled, bit by bit.

He stepped forward, knelt in the center of the hall, and bowed his head to the ground.

At that moment, his tears blurred his vision.

If a person is born into misfortune, then one day, he will come across a stroke of luck that others could not encounter in a lifetime.

All his past stains and sufferings were now behind him.

Because at this moment, he had encountered his own fortune deity.

Lan Xi waved her hand, and a vast surge of Spiritual Energy enveloped Rong Feng, immediately driving out the Demonic Qi from his body. Once released, the Demonic Qi dissipated like smoke, instantly purified.

Only then did Lan Xi look towards Rong Feng with satisfaction, saying, "Rong Feng! This is all I can give you."

Rong Feng knelt down again, his head deeply bowed to the ground.

Master, what you’ve given is already more than enough.

If Rong Feng still fails to live up to expectations, he would have no face to meet anyone.

He definitely would not let down her great expectations.

Profound gratitude could not be expressed in words, nor could deep emotions be described verbally.

Rong Feng’s issues were resolved.

The Heavenly Emperor coughed lightly, looking towards Lan Yan, and with a smile said, "Today is not only a victory celebration, celebrating our triumph in the great battle, but also a particularly important day.

That is, the Goddess and I have discussed, and we have chosen this auspicious occasion to announce the engagement of Lan Xi and Ya. "

As the words of the Heavenly Emperor fell, a booming cheer rose from below, "Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to the Goddess. Best wishes to Your Highness Lan Xi and to His Highness the Crown Prince."

Lan Yan nodded and looked towards Lan Xi. Standing up before everyone, she looked at Ya and said, "Lan Xi is to be wed to the Heavenly Clan, and as her mother, I am also very happy. However, I have one request."

Seeing Lan Xi staying silent, her face showing joy, the Heavenly Emperor thought she had no objections.