Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

With Zhou Chun in tow, Zhou Daoyi returned once again to the Su Family’s stronghold.

This caused Su Renmei some surprise, and he couldn’t help but reveal a look of astonishment as he looked at the two and asked, "Oh, Taoist Friend Zhou and Nephew Zhou have arrived so quickly, could it be that a decision has already been made?"

"Indeed, this junior has made a decision."

Zhou Chun replied with a calm expression.

And his calmness immediately made Su Renmei’s heart skip a beat, sensing that something was amiss.

Hence, he did not continue along the lines of Zhou Chun’s words to inquire about the decision. Instead, with a wave of his hand and a gentle voice, he said, "This is not a place for discussion, please follow me inside for a talk."

Having said that, he led the way and turned towards the inn.

Seeing this, the two from the Zhou Family exchanged glances and followed him inside.

Once inside the quiet room of the stronghold, Su Renmei invited the two from the Zhou Family to sit down before looking at Zhou Chun and asking, "Nephew Zhou mentioned before that you had already made a decision. Is that an agreement?"

"No, this junior does not agree to this matter."

Zhou Chun shook his head, directly giving Su Renmei the disappointing reply he had been hoping to avoid.

After speaking, he then bowed with his hands clasped towards Su Renmei, "This junior appreciates the esteem of Senior Su and the Su Family, but I truly do not currently harbor any desire to seek a Dao companion. Moreover, I have only met Miss Su once and there is absolutely no emotional foundation."

"Furthermore, entering into dual cultivation companionship is one of the most significant events in a cultivator’s life, and must not be taken lightly!"

As he said this, Zhou Daoyi immediately took the opportunity to add, "Indeed, indeed, a melon forced off its vine is not sweet, what more the choice of a dual cultivation companion."

A melon forced off its vine may not be sweet, but it quenches thirst!

Su Renmei, with a grave look, gazed at the two from the Zhou Family, silent and pondering.

Before Su Yuzhen opened her Purple Mansion, finding her a suitable Dao companion was an order from the Golden Elixir Ancestor of the Su Family.

Neither he nor Su Yuzhen herself could defy it.

Zhou Chun, the best candidate they had identified after numerous assessments, was someone they absolutely did not want to give up on unless there was really no other choice.

However, Zhou Chun’s current attitude was making Su Renmei realize the difficulty of the situation.

After a long silence, he finally looked at Zhou Chun and asked, "Nephew Zhou, do you plan to dedicate your life to the Dao and never bond with a Dao companion?"

Upon hearing this question, Zhou Chun couldn’t help frowning, finding it difficult to respond.

He clearly understood the implication behind Su Renmei’s question: he had not yet given up hope. @@novelbin@@

Yet, he did not wish to lie just to outright reject the offer.

After hesitating for a while, he finally spoke in a low voice, "Senior can see clearly that this junior indeed does not have the intention of finding a Dao companion at the moment. As for whether I will bond with someone as a Dao companion in the future, it is hard to say!"

Sure enough, upon hearing this response, a light flashed in Su Renmei’s eyes as he promptly opened his mouth to say, "Since Nephew Zhou is not the kind of person wholly dedicated to the Dao, then why not consider the matter of becoming Dao companions with Yuzhen?"

"I am aware that matters of the heart cannot be forced, but feelings can also be cultivated!"

"Nephew Zhou and Yuzhen both possess exceptional talents, and if you become Dao companions, you will have centuries together in the future. Such a long period should soften even the hardest of hearts, sparking affection, should it not?"

Speaking to this point, Su Renmei said with full confidence, "You may think that I am praising my own, but Nephew Zhou, if you become Dao companions with Yuzhen, it will definitely be a gain for you. Once you spend some time with her, you’ll realize how wonderful a woman she is!"

His statement caused Zhou Chun and Zhou Daoyi to look at each other, furrowing their brows.

Leaving aside whether Su Renmei was praising his own, Zhou Chun and Zhou Daoyi were both well aware of their intentions for visiting the Su Family’s stronghold today.

Having decided to tactfully decline the marriage proposal, how could they be swayed by Su Renmei’s words and waver in their decision?

Therefore, Zhou Chun quickly composed himself and, with a grave face, looked at Su Renmei and said, "This junior accepts Senior’s kind intentions, but I truly do not intend to seek a Dao companion right now."

With that, he also bowed with his hands clasped, "Miss Su is perhaps indeed a very fine woman, but this junior may not be the right match for her. I ask that Senior Su consider this matter carefully."

Do you think I don’t know if you are a good match, young man?

Su Renmei looked at Zhou Chun, whose determination was evident, and felt a bit exasperated.

From the beginning to the end, they never took Zhou Chun’s other circumstances into consideration.

Whether Zhou Chun would truly fall in love with Su Yuzhen was not of particular concern to them.

They were only interested in Zhou Chun’s cultivation level and physique, hoping that he would assist Su Yuzhen in her cultivation.

In their calculations, even if Zhou Chun and Su Yuzhen became Dao companions, Su Yuzhen would not stay at the Zhou Family for long periods. She would mainly remain at the Su Family to cultivate.

At most, he would only need to join her for dual cultivation a few times when necessary! Read exclusive content at NovelBin.Côm

Zhou Chun was fully aware of this, which is why he rejected the proposal without hesitation.

He was not concerned about the "formal marriage," but could not tolerate being treated as a "human cauldron," a tool for cultivation.

It was an insult to his personal dignity!

But Su Renmei didn’t understand why Zhou Chun was so stubborn.

In his view, the offer from the Su Family was very generous, and Zhou Chun and the Zhou Family should be the big winners in this marriage proposal.