After the Engagement Was Broken Off, I Was Pursued by Peerless Holy Maidens

Chapter 2: Publicly Breaking Off the Engagement at the Banquet:

At this moment, the Xia family had already arrived at the Xingyu Grand Restaurant.

Today was the engagement banquet between Xia Feng and the eldest daughter of the Liu family. Friends and relatives from both sides, as well as the noble powerhouses from all across Xingyu City, had all gathered.

Yet, the atmosphere felt strangely tense.

Xia Feng, the young city lord of Xingyu City, held a prestigious status. The Liu family’s eldest daughter was hailed as the city’s proudest genius. The two should have been a perfect match.

However, Xia Feng was already sixteen years old and still hadn’t developed any inner strength—still stuck at the Martial Disciple Realm.

In contrast, the Liu family’s eldest daughter was just fifteen and already a 9th stage Profound Realm cultivator. She was considered the number one prodigy in Xingyu City. The gap between the two was only growing wider.

Naturally, this marriage couldn’t earn the blessings of the crowd.

Still, because Xia Feng was the young city lord, no one dared to mock him to his face.

Shortly after Xia Feng and his family arrived, the Liu family also entered the restaurant, accompanied by a proud-looking stranger.

Xia Feng’s father warmly welcomed them. Liu Tianxiang, the Liu family head, chatted with him enthusiastically, showing no signs of anything unusual.

The Liu family’s eldest daughter was indeed beautiful, though her expression was rather cold.

She glanced at Xia Feng, then walked straight onto the stage originally prepared for entertainment. In a calm voice, she said, “Dear family and friends, I’m sorry, but today’s engagement banquet is cancelled. Xia Feng and I are not compatible in personality. I believe he’ll find someone better than me in the future.”

The entire room fell silent.

Did… did she just call off the engagement?

Xia Feng’s expression darkened. He had expected this possibility.

But he never thought she would be so heartless—breaking off the engagement in front of everyone during the banquet. How was the Xia family supposed to save face?

Xia Feng’s father’s face changed drastically. He turned toward Liu Tianxiang and said, “Liu Tianxiang, is this your decision?”

Liu Tianxiang replied with a smile, “Brother Xia, this is Xiaoyu’s decision, but I respect her choice.”

Xia Feng’s father shouted angrily, “Liu Tianxiang, I damaged my dantian to save your life, and my cultivation has stagnated ever since. This is how you repay me?”

Calling off the engagement was one thing—he had been mentally prepared for it.

But to wait until today, of all days, to publicly break it off? That was clearly an intentional slap in the face—to humiliate Xia Feng and disgrace the Xia family.

Still smiling, Liu Tianxiang said, “Brother Xia, I will never forget that you saved my life. But you also know Xia Feng’s aptitude. He’s already sixteen and still a Martial Disciple. As for Xiaoyu, her future doesn’t belong in Xingyu City. I can’t sacrifice her entire life just to repay your kindness. As a father, I hope you understand.”

“If that’s the case, then why did you refuse when we visited your house and asked you to call off the engagement yourselves?” Xia Feng’s father was furious.

Liu Tianxiang sighed, “Back then, I held onto a bit of hope. Maybe Xia Feng would encounter some stroke of luck and become a martial artist. If he could at least do that, coupled with his status as young city lord, the engagement might have been acceptable. But unfortunately… he’s been a complete disappointment.”

“You—!”

Xia Feng’s father clenched his fists tightly, burning with rage.

Nice words, but it was all calculated. They had clearly waited until today to cancel the engagement—purely to humiliate Xia Feng and the Xia family.

Xia Feng stared at Liu Shiyu on the stage, face cold, fists clenched.

His mother came to his side and gently comforted him. “Feng’er, are you alright?”

She was afraid her son couldn’t take the blow. Though she was angry, her first concern was still him.

Xia Feng shook his head. “Mother, I’m fine. I’m just sorry that you and Father had to suffer this humiliation with me.”

His mother smiled. “Your father and I have seen worse. Let the engagement be cancelled. With your looks, my Feng’er will have no trouble finding a wife.”

“What’s the use of good looks?”

As Liu Shiyu stepped down from the stage and passed by, she casually dropped that line without even stopping.

Xia Feng’s mother’s expression darkened.

“Liu Shiyu!” Xia Feng said coldly.

She turned around and smiled. “Do you really think good looks alone are enough to attract girls? This world values strength.”

“Oh, really?” Xia Feng narrowed his eyes but soon smiled faintly. “Two or three years ago, you used to follow me around every day, calling me ‘Brother Feng’ this and ‘Brother Feng’ that. You said I was the wind, and you were the rain—destined to be together. You even promised to be my little maidservant for life, serving me loyally. So tell me, back then… wasn’t it all about my looks? Just thinking about how the proud genius of Xingyu City once acted like a lovesick puppy in front of me… makes me feel oddly satisfied.”

“Shut up!” Liu Shiyu yelled, her face dark with anger.

Liu Tianxiang and his wife also looked embarrassed. Xia Feng had exposed it all in front of the crowd—clearly trying to humiliate them in return.

Liu Shiyu coldly said, “Xia Feng, I’ve already made a breakthrough. I’m now a 1st stage Earth Realm cultivator and have been accepted as a disciple by the Grand Elder of Mist Mountain Sect. The gap between us is beyond repair.”

“Hiss—Mist Mountain Sect? That’s a mid-tier sect! Its sect master is a Martial Venerable, and their Grand Elder is a 9th stage Heaven Realm Martial Lord! I can’t believe Liu Shiyu joined Mist Mountain Sect and was even taken in by the Grand Elder! The Liu family is going to be the top family in Xingyu City!”

“With Mist Mountain Sect’s support, they won’t just dominate Xingyu City—none of the nearby cities would even come close to rivaling them!”

“Liu Shiyu joined the Mist Mountain Sect… she and Xia Feng really are from two different worlds now.”

The guests were all shocked and filled with envy toward the Liu family.

Xia Feng suddenly understood everything. His face sank.

So this was the real reason they chose today to break off the engagement—to show off Liu Shiyu’s accomplishments in front of all the noble families and powerhouses of Xingyu City.

It was also their way of declaring that the Liu family was about to rise. From this day on, even the city lord’s estate might be ostracized.

What a cunning Liu Shiyu. What a calculating Liu family.

“Xiaoyu, say your piece and let’s go. Why waste time with a useless fool?” said the unfamiliar man who had been standing silently beside the Liu family.

“Yes, Master,” Liu Shiyu replied respectfully.

Master?

He’s the Grand Elder of Mist Mountain Sect… the 9th stage Heaven Realm Martial Lord?

Everyone turned to look at the stranger in unison, eyes full of awe.

Some lower-tier sects didn’t even have a single 9th stage Heaven Realm Martial Lord. Xingyu City’s strongest figures—such as the city lord and the heads of the three major families—were only at the Martial King level within the Heaven Realm. The gap was massive.

“Useless fool. Just be a good young city lord of Xingyu City. Don’t bother thinking about Xiaoyu anymore,” said the Grand Elder of Mist Mountain Sect, glancing at Xia Feng.

Useless fool!

Xia Feng’s fists clenched tightly, anger boiling in his heart, but he forced himself to hold it in.

The man was a 9th stage Heaven Realm Martial Lord. If he lost control and provoked him, it wouldn’t matter if Xia Feng died—but it could bring disaster to the entire Xia family.

He wasn’t a child. Inside him was the soul of an adult. He could endure this.

“Who dares be so bold as to humiliate my husband like this?!”

Suddenly, a furious voice echoed through the restaurant.