Yun Shan smiled as he looked at Yun Yun, who stood behind him with a twisted expression and was acting very restrained.
He had only heard that Xu Ran was together with Nalan Yanran, and didn't know that Xu Ran also had feelings for Yun Yun. However, it's normal for a man to be attracted to a graceful and genteel lady like Yun Yun.
Although Nalan Yanran and Yun Yun had a special relationship, according to conventional views, it wouldn't be appropriate for them both to marry Xu Ran at the same time. But rules are made by people, and sometimes, under special circumstances, rules can be changed.
As long as there is mutual affection, nothing else would be a problem.
"Yun'er, what do you think?" Yun Shan turned to look at Yun Yun. Now Yun Yun was the Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect, and her every action represented the face of the Yunlan Sect. Although he was her teacher, he would not arbitrarily decide Yun Yun's life.
Even though he was the former Sect Master, his status within the Yunlan Sect was even lower than Yun Yun's now.
Yun Yun had already broken through to become a Dou Zong at such a young age, and it was even possible for her to reach Dou Zun in the future. Yun Shan might be a Dou Zong as well, but clearly, there was a huge gap compared to Yun Yun.
If Yun Yun had still been young, perhaps he would have made decisions for her, but now it was clearly not possible.
"I will leave the decision to Master."
Yun Yun's cheeks turned red, and her heart felt extraordinarily shy when Yun Shan asked her so directly.
Yet even with her modesty, she didn't want to waste this opportunity. She was very clear that she had developed feelings for Xu Ran. She was destined to marry someone in the future, whether she was willing or not.
So, between marrying someone she didn't love and someone she liked, how should she choose?
She was not foolish; she would make the most correct choice.
Seeing Yun Yun fall into silence, Yun Shan understood in his heart.
Yun Yun was his most proud disciple, and her talent even exceeded his. Even without Xu Ran's help, he believed Yun Yun could become a Dou Zong Expert and perhaps even touch a more profound level in the future.
He had no doubts about this.
He was very familiar with Yun Yun. If Yun Yun was truly unwilling, she would have refused immediately. The lack of refusal meant she was simply too shy to agree.
"If that's the case, I'll make the decision and betroth Yun'er to Lord Xu Ran," Yun Shan declared.
A sense of ambition ignited within him.
If the Yunlan Sect completely committed to Xu Ran, it would definitely rise and easily step out of the Jia Ma Empire.
With Yun Yun's talent, she could accomplish this as well. But Xu Ran was clearly stronger.
Even now, he still couldn't grasp Xu Ran's true strength. All he knew was that Xu Ran was extremely powerful, to the extent that he could easily overturn all the powers within the Jia Ma Empire.
"Oh? So Yun Yun Sect Master will be my wife in the future?" Xu Ran asked knowingly, smiling at Yun Yun.
"Hmph." Yun Yun crossed her arms, feeling both surprised and shy. Looking at Xu Ran's smug expression, she couldn't help but want to go forward and tweak his ears.
"Of course. As her teacher, I am entitled to decide on her behalf. Since I have decided to marry Yun'er to you, as long as a wedding is held, Yun'er will then be your wife. And the Yunlan Sect will become a power under your command," Yun Shan emphasized the importance of the Yunlan Sect.
He hoped that Xu Ran would treat the Yunlan Sect as a weapon in his hand, believing that only when Xu Ran truly became the master of the Yunlan Sect could it possibly see significant development.
He had no doubts that only Xu Ran could lead the Yunlan Sect to flourish.
He wasn't worried at all that the Yunlan Sect would have any problems falling into Xu Ran's hands.
As long as Yun Yun remains the Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect, then the bloodline of the Yunlan Sect will be pure. Moreover, if Yun Yun and Xu Ran were to have offspring, they could certainly have their child become the next Sect Master of the Yunlan Sect.
Clearly, Yun Shan was thinking far ahead.
In fact, after learning of Xu Ran's terrifying strength, he had started to plan. At that time, he wanted to use Nalan Yanran to win over Xu Ran. However, Nalan Yanran clearly did not have as deep a connection with Yun Yun and the Yunlan Sect. If Nalan Yanran truly ended up with Xu Ran, the benefit to the Yunlan Sect would probably be limited.
Therefore, upon learning that Xu Ran was fond of Yun Yun, he was overjoyed.
With Xu Ran by their side, the Yunlan Sect would no longer need to be looked down upon by those powerful forces on the Northwest Continent.
No power dared to underestimate an alchemist as formidable as Xu Ran.
"Since that's the case, my precious Yun'er, come and give your husband a shoulder massage. Hehehe... Your husband is quite tired right now, having traveled so far. It's precisely the time to be comforted by the gentleness of my wife."
Yun Yun's beautiful eyes widened, glaring fiercely at Xu Ran.
How could someone as strong as Xu Ran possibly be tired from such a journey? Could the body of a powerful individual be so weak? Or was Xu Ran just pretending?
"Xu Ran, don't go too far. If you keep this up, I won't marry you," Yun Yun said, her face flushed. Wasn't Xu Ran just teasing her on purpose, thinking she couldn't see through his act?
It would have been one thing if they were alone and unobserved. Now, with her master present, did Xu Ran really expect her to massage his shoulders like a wife would?
Even if she truly married Xu Ran, she would not do such a thing.
"Do you think that you can decide on such important matters of life by yourself? This is no trifling matter. Saying yes to a marriage, then saying no, do you not have Sect Master Yun Shan in your eyes? I think you have no respect for your elders!" Xu Ran said in a calm voice.
"You, you, you!" Yun Yun was so infuriated that her chest heaved violently, and suddenly she didn't know what to say. How did she not realize Xu Ran could be so persuasive?
What did he mean by accusing her of having no respect for her elders?
She clearly...
"Yun'er, since you are destined to be with Lord Xu Ran, you must understand that the husband leads the wife..." Yun Shan also spoke earnestly at this moment.
He did not want any problems to arise between Xu Ran and Yun Yun.
Only if Yun Yun and Xu Ran were together could the Yunlan Sect grow stronger.
"Oh." Yun Yun usually never contradicted Yun Shan's words, especially now that he had grown old, she was even less likely to argue.
Yun Yun reluctantly went behind Xu Ran and began to massage his shoulders forcefully.
The pressure seemed as though she was using all her strength.
However, Xu Ran did not feel any pain at all; her force was not enough to bother him.
On the other hand, it was Yun Yun who ended up hurting her own hands from the forceful kneading.
She was astonished.
Why were Xu Ran's bones so hard? Despite her considerable effort, it felt like his bones and skin were like refined iron, completely unyielding.
She even began to suspect that Xu Ran was made of iron.
Therefore, she applied even more strength, but no matter how much she increased the force on her hands, she still could not budge Xu Ran in the slightest.