I'm invincible once I descend the mountain; the beautiful CEO is forcing me to get our marriage

"Please have a seat, sir." Ye An gestured to the sofa, then sat down in the single seat opposite him, looking completely at ease.

Qin Shouyi sighed and sat down on the sofa, while Qin Hai stood respectfully behind him.

The old man looked at Ye An with a complex expression, a mixture of guilt and scrutiny, but more than anything, a sense of closeness stemming from an old friend.

"Mr. Ye, the old man has come to visit you today for two reasons: first, to apologize to you for my good-for-nothing son and daughter-in-law; and second, to settle a matter on my mind."

"You're too kind, sir," Ye An waved his hand. "You're my elder, just call me Xiao Ye or Xiao An."

Upon hearing this address, a warmth welled up in Qin Shouyi's cloudy eyes.

He seemed to see through Ye An the same spirited man who had saved his entire family's lives with a casual gesture.

"Alright, alright... Xiao An." Qin Shouyi nodded. "Regarding the marriage agreement, it's because our Qin family has failed in its moral conduct and is unworthy of you. If you don't want to fulfill it, this old man completely understands and will not force you."

Upon hearing this, Ye An's expression softened somewhat.

He had a terrible impression of Qin Xuecheng and his wife, but he still acknowledged the kindness shown to him by the older generation.

"The engagement is off," Ye An gave a clear answer.

Qin Shouyi seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, then changed the subject.

"Xiao An, actually, there's something even more important I'm here for today."

He gave Qin Hai a wink.

Qin Hai immediately placed the black briefcase he had been carrying on the coffee table and then opened it.

There was no gold or silver jewelry or stacks of banknotes in the box as I had imagined; there was only something wrapped in yellow cloth.

Qin Hai carefully took the items out and peeled off the yellow cloth layer by layer.

A warm, smooth jade pendant, carved with intricate cloud patterns, appeared before Ye An.

The jade pendant was no ordinary item; even from a distance, Ye An could sense a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy within it.

Qin Shouyi's voice carried a hint of solemnity: "This was left here by your master when he went down the mountain to travel. He instructed that when you come down the mountain to fulfill your marriage agreement, he would give this to you."

Ye An's gaze fell on the jade pendant.

What Master left behind?

He reached out and picked up the jade pendant.

The instant his fingertips touched the jade pendant, a vast and pure torrent of information surged into his mind!

hum!

Ye An's consciousness seemed to be detached from his body, and in an instant, he entered a vast starry sky.

Beneath the starry sky lies an unimaginably vast library, where countless books radiate the light of wisdom.

And he was standing at the entrance to the first floor.

"The Primordial Chapter: Condensing Qi into Soldiers", "The Primordial Chapter: Wind Control Technique", "The Primordial Chapter: Minor Divine Evolution Technique"...

Countless spells, techniques, and cultivation insights related to the Innate Realm surged forth like a tide, clearly imprinting themselves on his divine consciousness.

This is not a jade pendant at all; it is a jade slip made with great supernatural powers!

The knowledge contained within is more detailed and profound than all the records about the Innate Stage in the Yunxu Mountain Library combined!

"Xiao An? Xiao An?"

Qin Shouyi's worried voice pulled Ye An's consciousness back from that vast ocean of knowledge.

Ye An snapped back to his senses, a glint of light flashing in his eyes before he regained his composure.

He looked down at the jade pendant in his hand. It felt warm to the touch, and the powerful spiritual energy from before had disappeared. It looked like an ordinary piece of ancient jade.

But the value of this thing is immeasurable.

"Grandpa, thank you so much for keeping this safe for me all these years." Ye An's tone was filled with heartfelt gratitude.

"It's what I should do." Qin Shouyi waved his hand, a bitter smile on his face. "It's just a pity that my Qin family is not fortunate enough to have you become a son-in-law of the Qin family."

He looked at Ye An and said sincerely, "Although the engagement is off, this old man has one more request."

"I know my days are numbered. I only hope that after I am gone, you will consider the bond between me and your master and help ensure the continuation of the Qin family bloodline when the Qin family faces annihilation."

Ye An put away the jade pendant and nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, sir. As long as the Qin family doesn't bring about its own destruction, I will ensure the Qin family's well-being for three generations."

This is not a promise, but a repayment of cause and effect.

This jade slip of inheritance was too important to him; it was enough to offset everything else.

With Ye An's assurance, Qin Shouyi felt completely relieved, as if he had unloaded a burden that had weighed on his heart for decades, and a genuine smile appeared on his face.

He pulled Ye An aside and talked about many past events, how Ye An's master saved their family back then, and which family's yellow wine his master liked to drink and how he always liked to take back moves when playing chess.

Ye An listened quietly, occasionally responding with a sound.

An elderly person's world is small; they can remember a kindness from decades ago for a lifetime.

This feeling is very strange.

He was still recalling the method of "Condensing Qi into Soldiers" in the "Innate Chapter". His true qi gathered and dispersed at his fingertips, turning into invisible qi needles, and then quietly dissipated.

Standing behind Qin Shouyi, Qin Hai remained motionless, his eyes fixed on Ye An, but his peripheral vision never left her.

He couldn't see through it.

This young man didn't have the air of a master at all; he was just like a friendly boy next door.

But the old man's attitude towards him, and that jade pendant from earlier...

Qin Hai always felt that he was facing a ferocious beast that had refrained from using any of its claws and teeth.

This feeling caused the muscles in his back to tense up subconsciously.

An hour later, the tea had cooled down, and Qin Shouyi and Qin Hai got up to say goodbye.

"Xiao An, come over to my house often when you have time. I'll have the kitchen make some of your master's favorite dishes for you."

"Okay." Ye An nodded in agreement and escorted the two to the door.

He opened the door.

Outside the door, Qin Xuecheng appeared to be leaning against the opposite wall with his arms crossed, but his tense shoulders and the anxious glances he made at the door from time to time betrayed his inner fear and unease.

Upon hearing the sound of the door lock turning, his entire body tensed instantly, and he abruptly stood up straight.

Seeing the door open, Qin Shouyi and Ye An walked out together, and Qin Xuecheng subconsciously took a half step back.

When Ye An's deep gaze swept over him, Qin Xuecheng's heart trembled, and he hurriedly avoided his eyes, not daring to meet Ye An's gaze at all.

The moment Qin Shouyi saw this rebellious son, his face immediately darkened.

The atmosphere that had just eased instantly froze. He raised his cane, ready to scold his good-for-nothing son.

Just then, a rapid cell phone ring broke the deadlock.

The ringtone came from Qin Xuecheng.

He frowned, took out his phone, and answered it without even looking at it.

"Who is it? I'm busy!"

I don't know what was said on the other end of the phone.

Just one second.

The impatience and arrogance on Qin Xuecheng's face vanished without a trace, replaced by a deathly pale complexion, and even his lips were trembling.

His hand holding the phone was trembling, and his voice was completely distorted, sharp and somewhat shrill.

"What did you say?!"

The corridor was deathly silent, save for his terrified screams echoing through the air.

"Ruoxue...Ruoxue has been kidnapped?!"