Chapter 3048 — Xuanchen Plays Matchmaker
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Yet on the surface, he still put on an air of deep concern and said, "Master, how are Little Eleven's injuries?"
"Not too bad. Her life is not in danger, but her strength is completely gone." Elder Xuanchen sighed. "Little One, it just so happens there is something I need to discuss with you—about Little Eleven's marriage."
"Ah?" Little One was momentarily stunned, then laughed bitterly to himself. Surely Elder Xuanchen was not about to betroth Little Eleven to him? That would be a fine mess.
"It is like this: Little Eleven has lost her strength, and I feel that her staying with you is no longer quite appropriate." How could Elder Xuanchen fail to see what was in Little One's heart? But he understood as well—Little One was a man who had set foot on the Heavenly Dao alongside him, and to marry a crippled Little Eleven would indeed be a burden to him.
"Ah? Master... I never meant that..." Little One had not expected Elder Xuanchen to say such a thing. Could this be a test? The thought made him wave his hands in hurried refusal.
"Little One, this is not your idea—it is mine!" Elder Xuanchen said. "I intend to betroth her to Kang Jingming. Kang Jingming will most likely never rise another level; he advanced by swallowing pills, and has basically no chance of setting foot on the Heavenly Dao. If he and Little Eleven remain here, it can be counted as leaving the Five Luminaries Sect on this side with an heir."
"I see..." Little One thought it over, and indeed it made sense—so long as Elder Xuanchen did not hold anything against him, that was enough. He nodded. "Then this is a happy thing. Congratulations to Little Eleven!"
"Eldest Senior Brother, don't forget to attend my wedding!" Little Eleven smiled at Little One. She had come around to the idea as well: Kang Jingming was handsome, and most importantly, he suited her. Little One might be powerful, but he would surely go with her father to Cloud Tier Island.
"Haha, of course!" Little One laughed. "When the time comes, Eldest Senior Brother will certainly present a grand gift!"
"Then thank you, Eldest Senior Brother!" Little Eleven's mood had improved somewhat today.
"By the way, what did you come to see me about so early? Has Taganlong woken up?" Elder Xuanchen waved a hand, signaling that the matter of Little Eleven was settled for now, and changed the subject.
He had examined Taganlong's condition the day before and was not worried. In his view, Taganlong would certainly awaken today.
"Yes, Master. Taganlong has woken up, but his body is still rather weak, so he could not come to pay his respects in person!" Little One said.
"Oh, that is no matter. I understand!" Elder Xuanchen said. "I will go and see him myself in a little while."
"Very well, Master!" Little One said. "Then I will take my leave first."
"While you are on your way, send Kang Jingming to me. I have something to discuss with him!" Elder Xuanchen told Little One.
"Yes!" Little One nodded and withdrew.
Before long, Kang Jingming arrived at Elder Xuanchen's room. Having already broken off his engagement with Little Taohong, he had been quite happy these past few days. But he had also heard the news that Little One had been injured by Wei Zhao, so now he had no choice but to walk in wearing a pretense of sorrow.
"This disciple pays his respects to the honored Master, and greets Senior Sister Eleven!" Kang Jingming said respectfully. But when he saw Little Eleven on the bed, wrapped all over in gauze, he was still startled. What was this? Had the silver needles in her body been pulled out? Only pulling them out could produce such an effect, surely?
At this thought, Kang Jingming could not help laughing inwardly. Little Eleven was Elder Xuanchen's daughter—now that she had been reduced to this state, could Elder Xuanchen possibly let Wei Zhao off lightly? Clearly not!