Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1573  Chapter 401: Defeating All in the Same Realm

“Haotian Painter, have the letters sent to the Su Family over the past few years been intercepted? Why are you unwilling to see me?”

Jiang Huanhuan didn’t first catch up with Su Muqing and the others beside her. Instead, she stood on tiptoe, approached Li Hao, and with an exquisite, lively little face tilted up, she asked.

The fragrance from the young girl, along with the aroma of her breath, wafted over.

Before Li Hao could respond, Su Muqing’s face had already turned cold, and she said:

“Our Su Family would never do such a thing. I wish he would leave, so he won’t be an eyesore in our Su Family!”

“Mu Qing.”

Su Wanqing’s expression changed slightly as she tugged on Su Muqing, considering that with so many talents present, speaking so harshly would put Li Hao in an awkward position.

Both Lin Jinrou and Jiang Huanhuan’s eyes flickered slightly as they looked at Li Hao, but they saw no anger in him.

“I’ve been caught up with matters these past few years, unable to get away, my apologies.”

Li Hao said to Jiang Huanhuan, ignoring Su Muqing’s words.

Seeing Li Hao like this, a hint of disappointment appeared in Jiang Huanhuan’s eyes, and she said, “Haotian Painter, it’s such a pity for you to wrong yourself like this. I heard from Wanqing that you only have a soul life of a mere hundred years. Why not come to our Jiang family? I’ll surely recommend you to my father so you can receive the best cultivation resources our Jiang family has to offer, how about it?”

Upon hearing Jiang Huanhuan’s words, the expressions of those around changed slightly, not expecting her to promise Li Hao such great benefits.

For a moment, all eyes were on Li Hao. If he were cultivated with the Jiang family’s top resources, even an ordinary talent could advance to the top ranks.

Su Muqing raised her eyebrows, breathing a secret sigh of relief, but then a certain feeling of annoyance arose, and she gave Li Hao a cold glance.

Li Hao remained composed, cupped his hands, and said, “I appreciate Miss Jiang’s kind offer, but I am here only for her.”

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Su Muqing.

At these words, everyone was stunned, somewhat surprised.

Su Muqing was also taken aback, clearly not expecting Li Hao to reject so decisively. Although the Jiang family was slightly inferior to the Su Family, the gap wasn’t large, and being cultivated by the core of the Jiang family would surely lead to significant accomplishments in the future.

“Haotian Painter, as far as I know, Mu Qing has a marital engagement with our clan. Your relentless pursuit might come to nothing, why not…”

Beside them, Lin Jinrou gazed at Li Hao, speaking softly.

Jiang Huanhuan was also stunned, not expecting her invitation, made with gritted determination, to be declined by Li Hao so quickly.

If she had made such an offer to any of the many talents present, the scene would surely have been in uproar, with everyone vying eagerly.

Su Wanqing gave Li Hao a deep look, unable to hold back a sigh, once again gaining a new understanding of Li Hao’s persistence.

Su Wanxue looked thoughtfully at Li Hao, not speaking a word.

“No matter, my actions in life are a matter of conscience, regardless of the outcome.”

Li Hao said to Lin Jinrou.

Lin Jinrou glanced at Li Hao, saying no more, but she suddenly felt that this young man’s pursuit seemed unlike those of Su Muqing’s past suitors. Could it be that true feelings still exist in this world, feelings that transcend cultivation, transcend immortality?

Because with cultivation under the Jiang family, walking the Immortal Path would surely be smooth and the future bright, with no lack of a Dao companion.

“Hmph, do you think your words can move me? Wishful thinking!”

Su Muqing suddenly sneered, saying, “Better agree while Huanhuan hasn’t changed her mind, don’t miss out on this rare opportunity of a lifetime!”

Jiang Huanhuan quickly said, “Yes, Haotian Painter, Muqing has already said so. She can’t possibly accept you; she has that Lin Family Emperor’s Son, no one in the world can surpass him, you can’t possibly have a chance.”

Li Hao shook his head slightly, offering no further explanation.

Seeing Li Hao’s persistence, Jiang Huanhuan felt a pang of disappointment, while the Jiang family talents behind her cast curious glances at Li Hao. When Jiang Huanhuan made the promise, they had been quite nervous, thinking that recruiting such an obscure figure would squander significant resources.

But the fact that he dared refuse left them amazed — could someone resist such a temptation unless their mind was unsound?

“Let’s go.”

Su Wanqing sighed.

Jiang Huanhuan and Lin Jinrou said no more, their eyes on Li Hao carrying more than a hint of disappointment.

As one of the three major families of Gusu Emperor Star, the Jiang, Lin, and Su Families all had seats arranged close to the Sword Pool.

At Su Wanqing’s direction, a meditation cushion place was also added for Li Hao.

As Li Hao sat down, he immediately felt a fierce Sword Intent surging out from the Sword Pool ahead, containing a myriad of layers of Daoist Charm, not only bearing the traits of the Water Dao Origin but also the sharpness of Golden Dao Origin, the explosiveness of Fire Dao Origin, and even the Formless flow of Time Origin.

As everyone took their seats, more figures of family talents arrived successively from outside Sword God Peak.

Some arrived riding colorful fans through the sky, some Princely Heirs descended in chariots pulled by nine dragons, and others, Fairies, arrived on multicolored immortal clouds, all exhibiting extraordinary presence, standing out as remarkable geniuses rarely seen over millennia.

As more people arrived, the noise level on site increased, and the Su, Jiang, and Lin Families naturally became the center of attention.

Before long, the sound of five swift arrivals came.

Su Wanqing looked up and immediately stood, saying, “Brother Su Qiyu.”

The leading young man was tall and handsome, adorned with Immortal Treasures, with nine Treasure Immortal Pearls on his belt, extremely dazzling.

Each of these pearls could withstand a full-force strike from the peak of the Immortal Monarch Realm without activation.

Su Wanxue and Su Muqing also rose and greeted him.