The Name of Eternity.

Chapter 589 Soul Lifespan Exposed
"That's not necessarily true. The other party is only at the first level of the Immortal Lord Realm."

The image of the young man, his neither humble nor arrogant demeanor, flashed through Madam Su's mind, and she couldn't help but let out a soft hum.

Su Zhenyuan was somewhat surprised and asked, "How is your soul lifespan?"

"This……"

Madam Su overlooked this matter. She had arranged for the young man to go to the Jingwei Hall to measure his soul lifespan, but the feeling she got from him afterwards made her feel that there was no need to test him again.

"Even if he has a thousand-year lifespan and outstanding talent, he is still not a good match for those three children."

Madam Su said with slight dissatisfaction.

Seeing his wife's slightly pouting, playful expression, Su Zhenyuan's eyes filled with tenderness, and he pulled her into his arms.

They had been married for tens of thousands of years, but their affection for each other was extremely strong. Although Madam Su had borne him a son and a daughter, in front of him, her temperament was still the same as when they first met. She was dignified and noble, yet she still had that playful and innocent charm, which he loved very much.

"If that's what you're saying, Madam, then it means it hasn't been measured? In that case, why don't we go and measure it first? After all, someone who can be granted a marriage certificate by the Emperor is no ordinary person, especially since it's a promise left by our ancestors. We, the younger generation, should certainly abide by it."

"Ok."

Seeing her husband say this, Madam Su had no choice but to agree.

……

Upon returning to the palace, Madam Su received a message from Yaoqin and immediately summoned her for an audience.

Yaoqin arrived at the main hall and was taken aback to see that the family head, Su Zhenyuan, had also returned. She immediately knelt down to pay her respects.

Su Zhenyuan nodded slightly. Madam Su, who was standing beside him, asked him to stand up, "What is it?"

Yaoqin looked up cautiously at the family head, Su Zhenyuan, and immediately informed him that Li Hao wanted to pay his respects at the small villa.

Madam Su raised an eyebrow and sneered, "You've only been here for less than a day, and you're already so impatient?"

Su Zhenyuan sensed something and asked, "Madam, is this the young man you mentioned who came to propose marriage?"

"good."

Madam Su nodded and said coldly, "I was worried that he coveted the prosperity of my Su family, so I temporarily arranged for him to stay in the small villa. I didn't expect that he couldn't wait for more than a day. It seems that he came prepared. Well, after coming to Gusu Imperial Star, he should know about the glory and prestige of my Su family after asking around."

Su Zhenyuan nodded, having no doubts about it. It would be strange if people on Gusu Imperial Star didn't know about the Su family's power.

But he didn't have a bad impression of the boy because of this, which is human nature. He said, "That's perfect. I just got back. It's such an important matter, I should see him. Go and have him come over."

These words were given to Yaoqin.

Upon hearing this, Yaoqin glanced cautiously at Madam Su. Seeing Madam Su nod slightly, she quickly and respectfully agreed.

Su Zhenyuan naturally noticed the maid's little actions, but he didn't blame her. She was the lady's personal maid, and it was normal for her to follow her lead.

Before long, Yaoqin returned to Haiyue Palace and brought Li Hao back with a cold face.

Li Hao arrived at the backyard of the Su family mansion and followed Yaoqin into the magnificent main hall.

There were no guards on either side of the main hall, but Li Hao could sense the aura of a Celestial King in the shadows, locking onto him. That feeling made every pore on his body involuntarily contract.

Upon entering the hall, Li Hao saw, besides Madam Su, a tall, handsome middle-aged man sitting beside her. He exuded a restrained aura, a kind of murderous aura, yet appeared rather refined and gentle, as if he were as warm as jade when dressed and as a god of war when undressed.

"Master, I have brought the person here."

Yaoqin knelt down and paid her respects.

Li Hao immediately recognized the man's identity, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Patriarch."

"Kneel down."

Seeing that Li Hao only bowed but did not kneel, Yaoqin couldn't help but whisper angrily.

Li Hao ignored these words, for as a disciple of the Immortal Emperor, he only respected Heaven and Earth.

Su Zhenyuan saw Li Hao's actions but instead of being angry, a smile appeared in his eyes.

Despite being at the first level of the Immortal Lord realm, he was able to withstand the pressure that naturally emanated from him, remaining calm and composed. He was undoubtedly a disciple of the Immortal Emperor.

He knew that as a disciple of the Immortal Emperor, he could not kneel before others, otherwise it would be an offense and blasphemy against the Immortal Emperor.

"It's alright. You are Haotian?"

Su Zhenyuan's expression was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger, yet he possessed an imposing aura that commanded respect without needing to be angry.

Although she didn't have the same cold and indifferent expression as Madam Su beside her, her imposing manner was even stronger. If it were someone else beside her, they would have been terrified and trembling uncontrollably.

Li Hao sensed a faint imperial aura emanating from this patriarch, which made him feel a chill. However, this imperial aura was not as strong as that of the Supreme Avatar. He had just come from before the two emperors, and his endurance was far beyond that of an ordinary Immortal Lord. Moreover, his Dao Heart was extraordinary. At this moment, he was extremely calm and nodded, saying:
"Yes."

Su Zhenyuan asked, "Was that marriage certificate bestowed upon you by your master?"

He had already seen the marriage certificate before, and it was not fake. Moreover, he could tell that the marriage certificate had been held by the Emperor not long ago, and it still retained obvious imperial power.

"Not my master."

Li Hao shook his head. Thinking of that Dao Yuan Immortal Emperor, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He felt only gratitude towards that Immortal Emperor.

"Oh?"

Su Zhenyuan was somewhat surprised. If it wasn't his master, could it be that the other party was of the Emperor's bloodline?
"Those are his offspring?"

"Not at all."

Li Hao shook his head and said, "I haven't become that senior's disciple yet. He gave me this item... just to help a junior."

"Ok?"

Su Zhenyuan was surprised. He was neither a disciple nor a descendant of the Emperor? However, he noticed Li Hao's words, "not yet formally accepted." This meant that the other party might become a disciple of that Emperor in the future.

"What is your relationship with that emperor?"

Li Hao remained silent, unsure how to respond. After all, they had only met once, and in a sense, they were practically strangers.

But that's why he felt grateful; the person who saved him in his most dangerous moment was a complete stranger.

"I'm asking you something."

Madam Su frowned.

Seeing Li Hao's complicated expression, Su Zhenyuan thought for a moment and didn't press the matter further. Instead, he raised his hand and made a gesture, causing a crack to appear in the void. A pitch-black mirror fell out from inside and stood suspended in mid-air.

"Young man, let me see how long your soul will last."

Su Zhenyuan said politely.

As soon as he finished speaking, a beam of dark light shone from the mirror and enveloped Li Hao.

Madam Su gave a slight, cold laugh as she looked in the mirror.

The dark mirror, which normally reflected nothing, revealed its reflection as the dark light shone on Li Hao.

Cultivation level: First level of Immortal Lord Realm.

Soul lifespan: 96 years. When her gaze fell on that soul lifespan, Madam Su's cold smile suddenly froze.

Yaoqin, who was kneeling on the ground, was also secretly peeking. When she saw Hun Shou, her cherry-like mouth opened wide and she forgot to close it. Her eyes widened as if she had seen a ghost.

"Ok?"

When Su Zhenyuan saw the Soul Longevity, he was stunned for a moment, but as the head of the Su family in this generation, he quickly recovered and turned to look at Li Hao.

He was at the first level of the Immortal Lord realm. He had already sensed this level of cultivation, but his lifespan was only 96 years?!

How can it be!

Su Zhenyuan found it hard to believe. Even if one is reincarnated, one's lifespan cannot be erased. How could the other party, who was born ninety-six years ago, have cultivated to the Immortal Lord realm?

Could it be a primordial, chaotic being? Or perhaps a descendant of an emperor?

Born a saint?

A huge wave surged in Su Zhenyuan's heart, but he quickly calmed down. At this moment, he understood that the marriage certificate was not a misunderstanding, nor was it something the young man had obtained by chance. It was perfectly reasonable for the Emperor to bestow the marriage certificate upon the young man!

Furthermore, this move not only allows the young man to gain the Su family's influence, but the Su family will also gain the young man's influence in the future!

The larger the clan, the more it understands the importance of strong alliances, which is why large clans have historically formed marriage alliances.

A marriage between people of equal social standing is better than a poor family's arduous cultivation for thousands of years!
If a marriage is chosen incorrectly, whether it is a noblewoman marrying into a poor family or a nobleman marrying into a poor household, it signifies decline. Once one declines, it is extremely difficult to climb back to one's original social class, and it may require the joint efforts of three generations.

This is true for mortal dynasties, and even more so for immortal and divine clans, since the power of bloodlines will also weaken.

"With a lifespan of less than a hundred years, he has already reached the Immortal Lord realm. His talent is definitely worthy of being a direct disciple of the Immortal Emperor, and even more than enough."

Su Zhenyuan thought to himself, his eyes brightening. His four daughters were exceptionally outstanding. If they could all find such good matches, the next generation of the Su family would be incredibly strong. They would surely be able to quell the turmoil in the Northern Region, establish a firm foothold, and build a Great Wall of a Hundred Stars for the human race in this area!

"how is this possible?"

Madam Su also came to her senses at this moment, her face showing a bit of disbelief, but the Soul Mirror couldn't possibly be wrong, especially since it was controlled by her husband himself.

Marriage certificate, prodigy... combining these two elements seems to make sense.

She felt a pang of discomfort, but thankfully, although she had previously looked down on the young man, she maintained the decorum expected of a member of a prominent family and did not treat him harshly.

Are you here alone?

Su Zhenyuan's face immediately softened as he asked Li Hao.

Li Hao nodded.

However, images of his many close friends in the Southern Region appeared in his mind, as well as the Great Dream Master, the Great Dream Clan, and Gu Yan, Yue Xi, and others within the sect who were willing to fight for him with their entire clan.

Unfortunately, he is now powerless to protect anyone. Before that supreme being, even if he condenses the Dao Source Immortal Seal, he is nothing more than an ant or dust.

"Since it is an agreement made by our ancestors, our Su family will abide by it."

Su Zhenyuan said gently to Li Hao, "Tomorrow, I will call back my daughters. They are all still unmarried. If you find one you like, you can get married right here."

When Madam Su heard his words, she couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, thinking that her husband was too bold when it came to matters of the heart.

Marriage is a major event, and it cannot be held on the spot. It requires a matchmaker and a dowry, and many gifts and betrothal items need to be prepared.

Even if the young man didn't offer any dowry, the Su family wouldn't covet such a small thing. However, they would have to prepare their daughter's dowry carefully, including choosing an auspicious day and informing all the major noble families on Gusu Imperial Star, all of which would take time.

Li Hao sensed the true nature of the Su family patriarch and couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards him. He cupped his hands and said:

"Master, I have already chosen someone, and I hope you will agree!"

At this point, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

He never thought of marrying Ying Xiaoxiao, but she traveled through time to come to him. He only wanted to stay by her side and wait for her to wake up.

If he hadn't used this marriage certificate as an opportunity, given all the news circulating outside the mansion, he probably wouldn't even have had the chance to be by her side.

"Oh?"

Hearing Li Hao's words, Su Zhenyuan was somewhat surprised, but then he thought of his four daughters' renowned reputations. The fact that the other party had come with a marriage certificate meant he was well-prepared, so it wasn't surprising. He immediately smiled and said:

"Then tell me, which one have you taken a fancy to?"

"Miss Su Muqing."

Li Hao lowered his head and said.

In an instant, the palace was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

It was so quiet that there was no sound, as if everything had been paused.

Li Hao's heart skipped a beat. He looked up and saw Su Zhenyuan's slightly surprised expression and Madam Su's angry face beside him.

"impossible!"

As soon as Li Hao looked up, Madam Su angrily said, "Mu Qing is already engaged. No matter how talented you are, she can't marry you!"

Li Hao's heart sank slightly, and his clasped hands sank down as well.

Su Zhenyuan paused for a moment, then said, "Your name is Haotian, right? Then I'll call you Xiao Hao. Since you've come to my Su family, you must know that Mu Qing is already betrothed to the Lin family. It's her good fortune that you've fallen for her, but this marriage..."

Li Hao's heart sank even further, and he said in a low voice, "Patriarch, whatever the conditions, as long as I can do it, I will do it. I hope you will agree!"

He spoke with exceptional seriousness, and his eyes were exceptionally firm.

Madam Su waved her hand, her anger turning into a mocking laugh as she rebuked, "What do you have to compare with the Lin family? Even if you are a direct disciple of an Immortal Emperor, so what? The Lin family is still an Emperor-level family, no less than yours. You are simply delusional!"

Su Zhenyuan's expression changed slightly upon hearing his wife's harsh words. He had seen the marriage contract and knew its contents; it designated the most talented woman in the Su family as his marriage partner. The young man's demands perfectly matched the contract and were quite reasonable, but...

Just as Madam Su said, Su Muqing was recently betrothed to the Lin family. The two had been childhood sweethearts since they were little, and even if we disregard the fact that Su Muqing was the son of the Lin family, from an emotional point of view, he, as her father, could not bear to separate them.

"Xiao Hao, I have three other women. Have you seen them?"

Su Zhenyuan asked.

Li Hao shook his head slightly, "I've never seen her before. I came to the Su family only for her."

"You have some nerve!"

Madam Su slammed her slender white hand on the rattan chair, her face full of anger. "Mu Qing is a true beauty in this world. Do you really think you can marry her just because of that marriage certificate? Are you threatening our Su family?!"

Li Hao remained silent; he naturally had no right to threaten the Su family.

Su Zhenyuan's thoughts raced, and he pondered for a moment. Looking at the boy's silent yet stubborn appearance, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. That emperor really had a sharp eye. It was probably because Mu Qing's reputation had reached his ears that he brought up this marriage agreement in this life.

He felt a bittersweet mix of pain and pride. It was Mu Qing's honor to catch the Emperor's eye, but being remembered by him was not so pleasant.

"How about this, you meet my other three daughters first?"

Su Zhenyuan said gently to Li Hao.

After all, the other party was backed by the Emperor, and he was unwilling to provoke them. Moreover, judging from the contents of the marriage certificate, the Su family was indeed at a disadvantage.

(End of this chapter)