Versatile Mage: The Young Master of Zhou Family

As Zhou Haoyu walked into the council hall, Zhou Hong stopped his conversation with Mu Zhuoyun and waved to Zhou Haoyu.

"Xiaoyu, this is the head of the Mu Family," Zhou Hong took the initiative to introduce him, giving Mu Zhuoyun ample respect.

"I've heard a lot about Young Master Zhou. They say you're exceptionally gifted, and now that I've seen you, you truly are graceful and striking," Mu Zhuoyun stood up immediately and greeted Zhou Haoyu with a cheerful smile.

"You flatter me, Uncle Mu. I had just gone to the Magic Association to awaken a new element recently and didn't greet you properly. Please forgive me," Zhou Haoyu responded modestly, without the slightest trace of arrogance on his face.

In fact, what Zhou Haoyu looked down on the most were those fools who acted high and mighty the moment they gained a shred of power.

Since he was going to be engaged to Mu Ningxue, Mu Zhuoyun could be considered his future father-in-law. Even if the entire Mu Family ended up absorbed into the Zhou Family one day, Zhou Haoyu would never look down on Mu Zhuoyun.

Seeing how amiable Zhou Haoyu was, Mu Zhuoyun felt like a breeze of spring warmth had brushed past him.

In Bo City, Mu Zhuoyun was indeed a big figure, but in the Imperial Capital, he was a nobody. Even the Mu Clan only treated him as a slightly more important servant.

Just a few words in, and Mu Zhuoyun had already formed a favorable impression of Zhou Haoyu. In fact, he increasingly felt that this marriage alliance was the right choice.

Suddenly, Mu Zhuoyun realized something and looked at Zhou Haoyu in disbelief. "You've advanced to the Intermediate Level?"

Mu Ningxue also glanced over in surprise. She knew Zhou Haoyu had exceptional talent, and with the resources the Zhou Family had poured into him, his cultivation would surely progress rapidly.

But she hadn't expected that Zhou Haoyu had already reached the Intermediate Level in just two years.

She had awakened her magic earlier than Zhou Haoyu, yet she was still only at Basic Tier Level-3.

"I broke through not long ago," Zhou Haoyu nodded and replied.

Mu Zhuoyun was so shocked he was at a loss for words. This level of talent had far exceeded his expectations.

"Ningxue, long time no see. You've become even more beautiful," Zhou Haoyu said with a smile as he sat down beside Mu Ningxue.

Zhou Haoyu originally planned to call her by her full name, but now that they were about to be engaged, using a slightly more intimate term would help put Mu Zhuoyun at ease.

"Thank you." Mu Ningxue didn't seem offended and simply responded calmly.

"You two know each other? Ningxue, how come you never mentioned him before?"

Mu Zhuoyun was pleasantly surprised. If they already knew each other, that would make things much easier.

"Uncle Mu, we've run into each other a few times before, even studied together at the library," Zhou Haoyu answered proactively.

Upon hearing this, Mu Ningxue rolled her eyes for once.

Every time they ran into each other in the library, this guy would always stare at the top of her head, making her think there was something up there.

But there never was anything!

Seeing his daughter's reaction, Mu Zhuoyun became even more satisfied with Zhou Haoyu.

Ever since awakening her magic, Mu Ningxue had been cold and indifferent toward everyone else. Zhou Haoyu was one of the few who could stir any emotion in her.

"Ahem~"

"Brother Zhuoyun, since Xiaoyu is here, why don't we stop beating around the bush and get to the point," Zhou Hong coughed lightly and brought the topic back to business.

"Of course," Mu Zhuoyun nodded. After giving Zhou Haoyu another once-over, he said, "Naturally, I agree to this engagement. It's just that Ningxue is still underage can we wait a bit longer?"

"Heh, Brother Zhuoyun, you're too polite. This is only the engagement. The marriage can wait until they both come of age," Zhou Hong replied with a laugh.

Mu Zhuoyun was quite tempted. If the engagement went through, Mu Ningxue would surely gain access to more resources in the future.

"Ningxue, what do you think?" Mu Zhuoyun turned to Mu Ningxue and asked.

"I have no objections," Mu Ningxue replied coolly.

Mu Ningxue understood clearly that this was the best option for both herself and the Mu Family.

"Then let's choose a suitable date soon."

A trace of helplessness flickered through Mu Zhuoyun's heart. This arrangement did feel like a bit of a sacrifice for Mu Ningxue, but there was no other way.

Zhou Haoyu stared directly at the top of Mu Ningxue's head. That dazzling treasure chest still remained unopened.

Looks like it can only be opened after they're officially engaged.

Zhou Hong noticed his odd behavior and whispered, "Let me warn you, don't think I don't know what little plans you're cooking up. After the engagement, keep it in check. Don't go overboard."

"Uh…"

Zhou Haoyu was speechless. In his eyes, it was all about opening the treasure chest, okay?

Thinking this, Zhou Haoyu's gaze shifted again to Mu Ningxue's proud figure fair skin like ice and jade.

Cough cough, actually, taming this ice-cold beauty wouldn't be so bad either.

After further discussion between Zhou Hong and Mu Zhuoyun, they finally decided on an engagement date a week later.

In the days that followed, under the intentional arrangement of Zhou Hong and Mu Zhuoyun, Zhou Haoyu had no choice but to accompany Mu Ningxue around the local landmarks and scenic spots.

Truthfully, Zhou Haoyu had no interest in this kind of boring activity, nor did he think it would open up Mu Ningxue's heart.

But since his father and future father-in-law had arranged it, Zhou Haoyu could only follow along.

Zhou Haoyu planned to take Mu Ningxue on a trip to Magic City after the engagement was completed.

"Haoyu, in two more days you'll be marrying a beauty congratulations!"

Zhou Haoyu had just returned to the clan and was about to head back to his room when a young man slightly older than him blocked his way.

Zhou Haoyu glanced at him and said coldly, "Move."

This young man was Zhou Haoyu's cousin, Zhou Youhong, the son of his third uncle. In the original timeline, he almost ended up marrying the beauty himself.

"Don't be so cold, I'm still your cousin after all."

The smile on Zhou Youhong's face vanished, and a flicker of jealousy flashed through his eyes.

Seeing that Zhou Youhong refused to move aside, Zhou Haoyu didn't say another word and kicked him flying.

That kick had spiritual energy infused in it—Zhou Youhong, an Basic-level mage, simply couldn't withstand it and was sent flying five or six meters away.

Zhou Youhong was completely dumbfounded. He never imagined that Zhou Haoyu would actually hit him. It wasn't until the sharp pain from his abdomen set in that he finally realized what had happened.

Clenching his teeth, Zhou Youhong propped himself up with one hand on the ground, barely managing to stand, and howled in pain, "Zhou Haoyu! Are you insane?!"

"That was just a small warning. If I catch you making moves on my fiancée again, I promise you'll regret being born into this world."

As he said this, Zhou Haoyu's gaze turned noticeably colder.

A few days ago, when Mu Ningxue had come to the Zhou residence, Zhou Haoyu had happened to see Zhou Youhong trying to chat her up.

Originally, Zhou Haoyu had agreed to the engagement with Mu Ningxue just to unlock the chest.

But regardless, she was now his fiancée. How could someone else lay a finger on her?

"I'm going to tell Grandpa!" Zhou Youhong threatened.

"Report all you want. You think Grandpa will take your side?" Zhou Haoyu stopped in his tracks and gave him a sidelong glance. "Still just an Basic-level mage. Truly a piece of trash."

"You—!" Zhou Youhong's face turned as red as pig liver from the rage.

Truth cuts deeper than a blade!