Chapter 222: Breaking off the Engagement and Sending Her Away

Corner on the second floor of Haizhou University Library.
A beautiful figure, even when sitting there quietly, exudes an unparalleled tranquil and elegant temperament, causing studious students to occasionally look up and secretly admire.
Someone wants to go up and strike up a conversation, but is afraid of disturbing and ruining this beautiful moment.
The thick books are open and have been sitting there for over twenty minutes without being turned. In the past, Lin Jia Mo would have read at least a hundred pages.
She, who has always been calm and indifferent, has now stirred up endless waves in her heart.
A bit restless, a bit worried, a bit joyful...but mostly filled with anticipation.
She once fantasized about this day, but it wasn't a strong desire.
As she said to her best friend Yang Fei, liking or not liking, it's just a matter of changing the person, which doesn't make much difference to her.
But in the end, it is still unsatisfactory. If it can be changed, it would feel better.
"I don't know how he plans to explain this to the Zhou family."
"Ending the engagement, no matter how it is resolved, is very embarrassing for a family like the Zhou family."
With a sigh in her heart, Lin Jiamo took off her glasses, rubbed her temples, and pondered for a moment before taking out three ancient coins from her bag and holding them in her palm. Then, she squinted her eyes and gently threw them on the table.
The first time, she had a calm expression.
The second time, her brow relaxed.
The third time, her eyebrows slightly furrowed.
A total of three times, it was herself, Yang Fan, and the Yin and Yang Sect.
The results of the first two divinations were good, but the last one, regarding the Yin Yang Sect, may be affected by the breaking-off of the engagement.
However, with her current abilities, it is difficult to determine the specific impact.
"Doesn't seem to have a big impact..."
He whispered in his heart and Lin Jia confirmed the information quickly via mobile message to Yang Fan.
At this moment, Yang Fan had just arrived at the outskirts of the Zhou family manor and was led into the backyard by the manor's steward. He checked his phone and saw the message: "Maybe we should forget about it. I just had a fortune-telling session and the results weren't that good."
Yang Fan stopped in his tracks, staring at his phone with a look of surprise.
"Friend Yang! Your visit is a great honor for our Zhou family, bringing radiance to our humble abode!" exclaimed Zhou Wentai, the spirited patriarch of the Zhou family, as he hurriedly approached.
他身旁跟着周星宇，笑着抱拳：“杨…见过杨前辈！”
今时不同往日，杨凡和他修相差太多，网络微聊上说是继续平辈论交，但真见了面，再以‘杨兄’之类称呼，他自己都说不出口。
Zhou Xingyu has also made progress in the past year and has reached the seventh level of Qi cultivation. However, compared to several others, he is slightly inferior. He had a cultivation level of the fifth level of Qi cultivation initially, while Ye Rongzheng from the Ye family, who is at the same level as him, has reached the peak of the ninth level of Qi cultivation. As for Jiang Yue, she has opened up a much larger gap.
"Mr. Zhou, Brother Xingyu!" Yang Fan smiled and returned the greeting, "I apologize for visiting suddenly, please forgive me."
"Don't say that, Mr. Yang. The doors of Zhou's house are always open and we are always ready to welcome Mr. Yang. Please come in!" Zhou Wentai waved his hand and invited Yang Fan, leading the way inside.
Zhoujiayuan is located in the suburbs and appears to be a village from the outside, except that all the buildings are relatively upscale, with villas scattered and towering. Its area is larger than that of Yonghe Village.
Entering a three-story villa with a welcoming gesture, Zhou Wentai instructed the butler to prepare tea and engaged in casual conversation for a while. After a moment, his eyes flickered and he tentatively asked, "I wonder what brings you to Haizhou this time, fellow Yang?"
The Kyoto Cultivation Conference has just ended, and many foundational cultivators from various sects have gathered in Dongyang County, preparing to confirm the exact time for the opening of the secret realm with the Yin and Yang Sect, the sooner the better.
But Yang Fan quietly arrived in Haizhou, and he guessed that Yang Fan might want to enter the secret realm first, but now he showed his traces at his own home, which was a little puzzling.
Yang Fan began to think that he wanted to enter the secret realm secretly to avoid gossip, but he originally had no intention of searching for resources first. He said directly, "The secret realm is about to open, I have to go in first to see how to deal with those monster beasts. Foundation stage monster beasts inside are a great threat to Blue Star cultivators."
"So that's how it is."
Zhou Wentai nodded, "This issue was discussed at the Kyoto Conference. The consensus was that with Yang's cultivation, he can drive those powerful beasts to one place. As for the Nascent Soul stage and Foundation Establishment stage beasts, they are allowed to roam freely. This can be considered as part of the training experience for Blue Star cultivators entering the secret realm. Only through life and death struggles can one quickly grow and become stronger. How is it possible to progress and become powerful without paying a price?"
Yang Fan nodded, "Survival of the fittest, whether it is resources or territory, we have to strive for them ourselves. I will discuss with several leading monsters. In addition..."
After a moment's hesitation, Yang Fan showed a slightly embarrassed expression, saying, "I saw someone near Haizhou University from a distance, and I'd like to ask the Zhou family for help to investigate their background and identity."
"Oh?" Zhou Wentai was surprised. "What kind of person? If you're looking for someone in Haizhou, my Zhou family still has some connections."
Yang Fan glanced at the butler standing aside.
'Zhou Wentai immediately understood and waved his hand to dismiss the butler, becoming even more curious about who Yang Fan was looking for.'
'Yang Fan took out his phone and opened the photo album, getting up to hand it to Zhou Wentai.'
The photo was taken from a distance, but it is very clear and can distinguish facial features.
Zhou Wentai stared at the stunning woman on the screen, blinked his eyes, suddenly realized, it seems he is attracted to her, couldn't help but jokingly said:
"Yang has a friendly perspective and a love for beauty, which everyone possesses. I will have someone find her for you immediately! Xingyu, take this photo and investigate promptly!"
Smiling, Zhou Xingyu stepped forward and said, "Senior Yang, please send the photo to my phone..."
His gaze fell upon the photo, and he was taken aback for a moment, feeling a sense of familiarity. After a short pause, he immediately remembered who the person was and smiled, saying, "Alright, I will personally go and investigate."
"Friend Yang, please have a cup of tea. This is this year's new tea, grown by ourselves from mountain tea plants..."
Two of them chatted casually, and in less than five minutes, the phone placed on the table behind Zhou Wentai lit up.
After a while, reminded by Yang Fan, he picked it up, answered the call, and laughed, "Ah, I'm getting old and can't keep up with the times. I still can't get used to this phone..."
Yang Fan's spiritual sense naturally allows him to hear the voice on the other end of the phone, but the call was hung up after it was connected.
Zhou Wentai looked at his phone for a while, then looked at Yang Fan and said, "Sorry, Yang Daoist, I have something urgent to attend to. Please wait a moment."
"Old man Zhou is casual."
Zhou Wentai went to the next building, entered a study room, waved his hand to create a barrier, and asked with a frown, "What's the matter that's so urgent?"
Zhou Xingyu respectfully said, "Third Uncle Ancestor, I know this woman. She is the unmarried fiancée from Xingzhou. She has the Wood Spirit Root but cannot cultivate. You have met her before, but she was still young at that time, so you don't remember..."
After listening to the detailed explanation, Zhou Wentai pondered: "It's her. Um~ It seems that Yang Fan is attracted to her not only because of her beauty. I guess he has recognized her single spiritual root aptitude for cultivating immortality. What is her current situation? Can she not cultivate yet?"
"No, my family has tried many methods before, but none of them worked, so they eventually gave up. I just called Xingzhou, and she said she is studying for her master's degree at Haizhou University. Xingzhou wants to get married after we both graduate, and it seems like he cares a lot about her."
"Cannot cultivate…" Zhou Wentai repeated in a low voice, saying, "Since I cannot cultivate, what use is there for an ordinary mundane woman? Compared to the Yin Yang Sect and Yang Fan, it is insignificant. Cancel the marriage, you go take care of this!"
Zhou Xingyu's lips moved, but in the end, he swallowed back his words. Even if Lin Jiamo could cultivate, the Patriarch would still cancel the marriage in the current situation and give her to Yang Fan in exchange for friendship.
“Remember, what happened today must remain a secret, this marriage never existed, handle it properly in Singapore, don't cause any trouble for me!”
“Yes, Granduncle!”
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