() Nangong Xue's home remedies are indeed very effective, it didn't take long for the burns on Xiao Tianhe's body to almost heal, although the color of the new flesh after the scabs fell off was slightly different from the original skin color, but according to Xiao Tianhe's own words: "I can finally go out to meet people."

Nangong Tong had already asked Nangong Yan to bring a message, so the two planned to return to Nanlu City.

"I haven't seen Brother Ting since the end of the Demon Treasure Conference, and the last time I went to Nanlu City to get the Wujue Pill, he was still in retreat and working hard to cultivate, and I don't know if he is out of the customs now. "Xiao Tian Dao.

"He's only a 'forced retreat to practice.'" After the conference, his father gave him a death order that he had to retreat and practice for half a year, and he had to follow. After observing Master Deng's sword-casting, the trial in the Flame Tower, and the adventure of the Lonely Smoke Mountain Pass, coupled with this period of recuperation, it is estimated that the day before he will get out of the customs is almost over, and with his temperament, I am afraid that he will not be able to stand it for a while. Nangong Xue said with a smile.

"Let's go, resign to Patriarch Yan!"

The two left Nanting City and flew back to Nanlu City with a smile and a smile all the way.

Since watching Deng Xianjue cast the knife, Nangong Tong, the lord of the Guixi Department, did not return to Nanjiang City, but stayed in Nanlu City as a guest. After learning the news, the eldest brother Nangong Huai and the second brother Nangong Yu, who rarely interact with Nangong Xu on weekdays, also came from the nearby state city to get together, plus Nangong Xu's father, Nangong Lie, the head of the Nanlu branch, the five of them often drank and talked happily. Not only was Nangong Tong polite to Nangong Xu, but even Nangong Lie, who had always been very indifferent to Nangong Xu, had also changed his attitude greatly. Nangong Huai and Nangong Yu are even more warm and cordial, as if the relationship between the three brothers has always been very close.

Smart people like Nangong Xu naturally know that this is all the face that Nangong Xue and Xiao Tianhe have won for themselves. One day, Nangong Xu once apologized to Nangong Huai for Xiao Tianhe's injury to Nangong Hui, but he didn't expect Nangong Huai, who has always been narrow-minded, to be very open-minded this time, he patted Nangong Xu's shoulder and said: "Hey, what else do you and my brother talk about? That stinky boy took the banned pill of the conference, and being injured by Xiao Tianhe was purely self-inflicted, and he also got the punishment he deserved." Third brother, your vision is really poisonous, except for Zhang Dongzheng, I have never heard of you inviting anyone to join my Nangong clan, I didn't expect you to be 'not a hit, a blockbuster', a trick will attract a rare genius in the world, tsk, admire, admire!"

Nangong Yu also praised: "That's right, that Xiao Tianhe really has a lot of face for our southern foot branch, who will dare to laugh at no one in our branch in the future?"

"Don't just praise that Xiao Tianhe, our Xue'er is also extremely competitive. Third child, I didn't quite agree with your approach of letting Xue'er and Ting'er practice the formation, but after hearing that only Xue'er, Xi'er, and Xiao Wei in the middle of the void world teamed up to skillfully defeat Xiao Yan and the two girls of the Cave Void Realm of the Lan family and the Tong family, I have to admire your original decision. Third child, my father was indeed a little cold to you before, I hope you don't care about your past suspicions, we have made this cup!" Nangong Lie raised his glass and said.

Nangong Xu was so excited that his face was red, he raised his wine glass and drank it up, sighing: "Actually, I didn't expect Xiao Tianhe to be such a genius at the beginning, and it was also because of Xue'er and Ting'er that I was attracted to join. It's a pity that the time he will stay in my Nangong family is probably short, and it is almost inevitable that he will enter the core. ”

Nangong Tong said: "Heh, 'inevitable' things will also happen 'accidentally'. I see that Patriarch Yan spared no effort to help Xiao Tianhe forge a sword, maybe he had other ideas. Master Rong also suggested that Patriarch Yan should do something now for the sake of the future of the Nangong family. In fact, I had already thought of a good idea to keep Xiao Tianhe. ”

"Oh, what is more attractive than the core? Nangong Lie asked.

"Well, you have to get Xiao Xu's consent. Nangong Tong looked at Nangong and said with a smile, "The so-called 'hero is sad to pass the beauty pass', ho ho ......"

"Heh, I know what Lord Kiribe means. Xue'er's girl does have some admiration for Xiao Tianhe, but I haven't asked Xiao Tianhe's opinion yet. Nangong Xu said, "In addition, I don't know why, I always have a feeling of uneasiness about Xiao Tianhe's vague background. ”

"Hey, no matter what his background is, I have talked carefully with that kid, his words and demeanor are all inappropriate, he is humble, mature and steady, standing up to the sky, heroic and dry, he is a man. I dare to guarantee that if Xiaoxue can double cultivate with him, she will definitely not suffer a loss. Nangong Tong persuaded.

"Since the master of Tongbu is willing to vouch for Xiao Tianhe, how can I disagree? Then it depends on what he means. ”

Nangong Lie said: "It's not that I praise my granddaughter, on appearance, beautiful appearance, on figure, graceful, on intelligence, ice and snow smart, on self-cultivation, knowledgeable and courteous, on temperament, elegant and refined, on temper, gentle and lovely, on character, kind and kind." Although he does not pretend to be ten beautiful, he is also the best among people, one in a thousand, and he is a good match for Xiao Tianhe, and he has no reason to refuse. "Nangong Lie's opinion of Nangong Xue is a world of difference before and after the Demon Treasure Conference, he used to be unimpressed, but now he is proud.

"I don't think this matter is far from ten. The two have always been inseparable, maybe they have already made a private decision for life. I heard that the two of them were injured when they went to the Lonely Smoky Mountain, and they are currently recuperating in Nanting City. I have asked the Yan Patriarch to deliver a message on my behalf, so that they can return as soon as they recover from their injuries. Nangong Tong said with a smile.

Regarding the news of Nangong Hui's evildoing, Nangong Yan did not inform others, so Nangong Huai didn't know that his baby son had died.

......

A few days later, Xiao Tianhe and Nangong Xue returned to Nanlu City. When Nangong Xue saw that her grandfather, uncle, and second uncle were all there, she was very surprised, thinking that they were not for Nangong Hui's business

And come?

But looking at the smiling faces of a few people, they don't look like each other.

Xiao Tianhe saluted several people separately.

Nangong Lie and the others met Xiao Tianhe for the first time, so naturally they couldn't help but praise them.

"I have heard that Xiao Xiao's little brother is a genius, and when I see it today, he is really imposing and talented, and he is really worthy of his reputation!" Nangong Lie was very satisfied when he saw Xiao Tianhe's appearance and conversation. Looking at Xiao Tianhe on the left, he is handsome and chic, and on the right, he looks at Nangong Xue Jasper's talent, which is very right. Maybe he really liked the "quasi-grandson-in-law" he had identified in his heart, and he spoke lightly.

Xiao Tianhe was courteous and polite: "The seniors praised it falsely. You are Xuemei's grandfather, and the younger generation should visit earlier, but unfortunately, the seniors were in retreat when they went last time. After that, because of all this, I haven't been able to take the time to meet again, looking at my predecessor Haihan. ”

"Well, you can come and go as often as you go in the future. Seeing Xiao Tianhe so respectful, Nangong Lie was even happier.

"Grandpa, this is ......" Nangong Xue on the side was so shocked that her jaw was about to fall to the ground, why did Grandpa, who had always been as cold as ice, suddenly become so unusual?

Nangong Tong said: "Okay, you go back to the room to rest, and we will catch the wind for the two of you at the dinner!"

Nangong Xue hurriedly waved her hand: "Grandpa Tong doesn't have to be so polite......"

"It's all up to me. There is something to celebrate tonight, and of course there is a big feast. It just so happens that your grandfather, uncle, and second uncle are here, everyone have a good celebration!" Nangong Tong interrupted.

Xiao Tianhe and Nangong Xue glanced at each other, not knowing what Nangong Tong was celebrating.

That night, it can be regarded as the most lively night of Nangong Yuan in Nanlu City, and important people from the Nanlu branch gathered together. When Xiao Tianhe came to the banquet hall, the hall was already full of people.

Nangong Tong, as the master of a department, sits in the chief. On both sides are Nangong Lie, Nangong Huai, Nangong Yu, Nangong Xu, and Zhang Dongzheng. There were a few people sitting further down, Xiao Tianhe didn't recognize them, and they were probably guests of the affiliated family. Nangong Wei and Nangong Xi sat together, and when they saw Xiao Tianhe coming, they got up together and clasped their fists and saluted. Nangong Qiu also came, standing up and bowing to Xiao Tianhe. At the end of the seat sat Nangong Ting, smiling at Xiao Tianhe. Xiao Tianhe glanced at it, and there were two vacant seats opposite Nangong Ting, which seemed to be reserved for him and Nangong Xue.

After saluting everyone one by one, Xiao Tianhe came to the vacant seat, pulled out the chair and was about to sit down, but Nangong Tong suddenly said, "Little brother Xiao, don't rush to sit down first." Today you are the protagonist of the feast, and you have some things to do before the feast begins. ”

"Kiri senior despite the order. Xiao Tianhe was very puzzled in his heart, what else do you need to do to eat a reception banquet?

"Little Brother Xiao, do you still remember, when a few of you received the reward in Nanting City, I once said that I would prepare another big gift for you. Nangong Tong said with a smile, "I have already delivered the gifts of Wei'er and Xi'er, but the two copies of you and Xue'er have not been sent for a long time, today is the opportunity, I want to fulfill my promise and give you two a big gift!"

"That's what happened. Thanks to the wrong love of the seniors, the younger generations are flattered. In fact, it doesn't matter if you don't give it away, the younger generation is not greedy for rewards when they participate in the magic treasure conference. "Xiao Tian Dao.

"That's not good, since you have to do what you say, lest others laugh at me and not believe what I say. Nangong Tong clapped his hands and shouted, "Bring up the gift box!"

The curtain of the inner hall was lifted, and four servants walked out with long sticks carrying a large box.

The long stick was painted red, and the rope of the box was also red, with strands of gold interspersed between the strands. The box is made of brownish-red teak, with eight corners covered with red copper and eight edges wrapped in gold leaf.

"Open it up and take a look, whether you are satisfied with the gift I have prepared. Nangong Tong said with a smile.

Xiao Tianhe found that everyone at the table was smiling at himself, looking at the gorgeous wooden box in front of him, and thinking of Nangong Xue, who had not yet disappeared, he suddenly had a bad premonition: "Oh my God...... Won't it......"

There is no way to do it now, Xiao Tianhe had to open the lid of the box while praying, and when he saw the beautiful green silk in the box, his heart sank: "Sure enough, it's the same as I expected, it's troublesome now......"

The "big gift" in the box is none other than Nangong Xue.

She slowly stood up, stepped out of the box one by one, and stood in front of Xiao Tianhe with a shy and expectant face.

The head is inserted with a phoenix feather golden flower hairpin, the ears are inlaid with pearls from the sea, the hand is wearing a blue jade bracelet, and the jade silk silk skirt is dressed. The eyebrows are peach blossoms, the eyes are full of autumn water, and the cheeks are flying. When he was shy, he glanced up, his eyes seemed to be jade, and his aura flowed; when he was timid, he smiled, and his soft face was like a spring breeze that turned into rain, and the glow was rippling. Qinghui lotus root arm, like a delicate flower pet willow, plump muscles and bones, can also be a peach and plum, Yingying a hand, better than a jade leaf Jin Ke, Wan Ting, comparable to a fairy posture. It is really "the appearance of sinking fish and geese, and the appearance of shy flowers in the closed moon".

Xiao Tianhe was stunned.

After a long time, Nangong Tong coughed and said with a smile: "Little Brother Xiao, it seems that you like this 'big gift' very much?" Everyone, I propose, why don't you change this reception banquet to a wedding banquet and complete the marriage for this couple?"

"Couldn't be better!"

"Congratulations!"

Nangong Ting cheered even more happily.

"Everyone, stop!" Xiao Tianhe suddenly said loudly, and everyone at the table immediately quieted down and looked at Xiao Tianhe together.

Xiao Tianhe frowned and bowed: "Alas...... The lord of the Tong Department also has the kindness of the seniors, and the juniors are grateful to Dade, but please forgive the juniors

You can't get married. ”

Nangong Xue's delicate body suddenly trembled.

"What, don't you think my Xue'er is not worthy of you?" Nangong Lie's expression was so gloomy that he could drip water, and Nangong Xu's face was also very ugly.

Xiao Tianhe hurriedly said: "That's not the case, how dare the juniors be arrogant? Sister Xue, no, Miss Xue, she is talented and beautiful, but the juniors dare not climb high." ”

"Hmph, then what else do you refuse? Xue'er is willing to marry you to double cultivation, and in the future, life and death will depend on each other, stinky boy, this is your blessing!" Nangong Lie shouted.

Xiao Tianhe was about to argue, Nangong Tong sighed and asked, "Little Brother Xiao, don't worry, we all know that marriage must be mutually pleasing." You don't have to be taboo, even if you tell the truth, you already have someone you like?"

"Yes. Xiao Tianhe replied, "The younger generation does already have a place in his heart, and besides, the cultivation time is still short, and he has no intention of getting married." ”

Nangong Xue was already in tears, and she asked softly, "Brother Xiao, is that person Ximen Rui?"

"No, Sister Xue, you misunderstood. My sweetheart...... She is dead. Xiao Tianhe looked melancholy.

"How can this be true! Xue'er is like a flower and jade, and she is not even as good as an ancient person? Hmph! Master Tongbu, this banquet continues to be useless, I will leave first!" Nangong Lie waved his sleeves angrily and withdrew. The three brothers Nangong Huai, Nangong Yu, and Nangong Xu followed, and the other guests also quit one after another, Nangong Qiu handed Nangong Xue a piece of silk cloth, Nangong Wei and Nangong Xi walked over and patted Xiao Tianhe's shoulder gently, and the three of them also left.

"Xiao Tianhe, how can you treat your sister like this! I really misjudged you! You and I will break off from now on!" Nangong Ting glared at Xiao Tianhe angrily, "I hate to ......"

"Brother Ting, stop it, go back to the room!" Nangong Xue scolded.

Nangong Ting snorted angrily and left.

There are only three people left in the hall: Nangong Tong, Nangong Xue, and Xiao Tianhe.

"Alas, maybe I shouldn't have taken care of the affairs of young people, but I regret it now. Little Brother Xiao, I'll be too long-winded, I don't understand, since your crush has passed away, why should you live up to Xue'er's affection?" Nangong Tong asked regretfully.

"Grandpa Tong, don't ask, let me tell you. Nangong Xue wiped away her tears with a silk silk and looked at Xiao Tianhe's eyes, "Brother Xiao, you should know my intentions." I, Nangong Xue, have never really liked anyone, and maybe I don't care about it, but I've loved it in my own way. You have not accepted all the similes in the past, but you have not rejected them. At least when I'm with you, my heart can feel your care and care for me. Brother Xiao, where am I in your mind?"

Xiao Tianhe said frankly: "Sister Xue, you are gentle and kind, I am flattered to be able to win your affection." It's just that...... I owe so much to the person who haunts me. In the more than ten years of acquaintance, I got together with her less and left more, and finally she died because of me...... I'm afraid this knot in my heart will be difficult to solve for the time being. For you, on the one hand, I want to care for you like a brother and sister, and on the other hand, I always want to avoid the love you throw. Now I'm finding that the balance between the two is really hard to manage, and it's my fault that you're having to lose, but I don't know how to make up for it. In my heart, you, like Brother Ting, are more like siblings. You...... Hate me?"

Nangong Xue smiled with tears, but her gentle smile was full of desolation and loneliness: "How can it be? Love is love, hate is hate, since you love, how can you hate? Alas, it has always been just my wishful thinking." I'm curious about what kind of woman she is, and she still haunts you even after she died. She walked to the table and poured two glasses of wine, raised them up and said, "Brother Xiao, since you regard me as a sister, you and I will drink this wine." Heaven and earth are the witnesses, the sun and the moon are the mirrors, the elders are the faith, and we worship not for marriage, but for righteousness, how about it?

"Good!" Xiao Tianhe was moved, "Thank you for your understanding, and thank you for your magnanimity." You and I have a glass of wine today, and the brotherhood will last forever!"

The two of them drank the righteous wine that should have been a happy wine in Nangong Tong's regretful sigh.

"Brother Xiao, Brother Ting, he is young and vigorous, and he doesn't choose to say anything for a while, you must not worry about him. ”

"How so? To say young and vigorous, heh, I really feel awkward. Xiao Tianhe shook his head and smiled.

"Do you know, Brother Ting just came out of the customs this evening, and when he heard that we were back, he rushed over without even changing his clothes. Nangong Xue smiled, "Although he is older than you, he is far less mature and stable than you, and he is like a child." Oh, I can't help it, who told you to hide your real age from us in the first place? ”

"Young people nowadays, you still mention the word 'old' in front of me? Nangong Tong also made a joke.

"By the way, Master Tongbu, you must not know about Nangong Hui yet, right?" Xiao Tianhe asked.

"Oh, I know that. After he recovered from his injury, he accepted the punishment of the clan rules, and he has been thinking about it on the wall. However, some time ago, you asked me where you were, saying that you wanted to apologize to you. I saw that he was very sincere, so I allowed him to go. ”

"Master Kiribe, you misunderstood, I didn't mean this. In fact, my injury in Lone Smoky Mountain this time is related to Nangong Hui. So, Xiao Tianhe told Nangong Tong in detail what happened in the Lonely Smoky Mountain.

"That stinky boy, he really doesn't repent!" Nangong Tong was furious after hearing this, "No, Nangong Hui must have Nangong Huai's consent to go to Lonely Smoky Mountain, and I will definitely ask him for the crime of covering up and conniving!"