The two exchanged a few more pleasantries. Hun Qianxue mostly inquired about his insights gained at the Five Elements Tower. Han Xuanji responded vaguely, only saying that the harvest was bountiful and had helped him greatly, expressing his gratitude for the Hun Family's assistance.
The more Hun Qianxue looked at Han Xuanji, the more satisfied he became.
This young man possessed extraordinary talent yet was neither arrogant nor impetuous. He never complained when wronged, and now, after performing a great service, he remained humble and polite.
Looking across the entire Hun Family, and even the various major powers of Qianhun City, it would be difficult to find a second Junior as outstanding as him.
A thought suddenly popped into his mind, and he couldn't help but steal a few more glances at Han Xuanji.
"Xuanji, your talent is peerless and your future is limitless. I ask you, do you have any plans for marriage in your heart?"
Han Xuanji was slightly taken aback, but immediately understood the meaning behind Hun Qianxue's words. His expression remained calm as he slowly shook his head.
"Patriarch, this Junior's heart is set on the Great Dao; I have no such plans for the time being."
Hun Qianxue was not surprised. Instead, he nodded with a smile, his tone becoming even more earnest.
"I understand. A person of Cultivation should prioritize the Great Dao."
"I just wonder if you have someone you fancy? I see that Qianling is a cheerful child with decent talent. Over these years, she has treated you with sincerity, and the two of you seem to get along harmoniously."
"I feel that you are a match made in heaven. I wonder, what are your thoughts regarding Qianling?"
Hun Qianling, who was standing to the side, felt her cheeks flush instantly upon hearing this. She reflexively lowered her head, her heart filled with both shame and joy, yet also a hint of trepidation as she quietly peeked at Han Xuanji's expression.
Hearing this, Han Xuanji was not surprised. He had known this scene would come and had long since prepared his response.
"Lady Qianling has a bright personality and treats others with sincerity. She has taken great care of Xuanji, and I have always kept that in my heart."
Upon hearing this, the smile on Hun Qianxue's face deepened, and the expectation in his eyes grew stronger.
Han Xuanji then pondered for a moment. His expression was calm, but his tone carried a bit more gravity.
"However... the path of Cultivation is long. Xuanji is currently only an Eternal Dao Lord with shallow cultivation, and the road ahead is unknown."
"As for matters of personal affection, I wish to wait until my cultivation becomes difficult to advance and truly requires a period of settling down before considering them."
He paused and looked at Hun Qianxue with a candid gaze.
"Right now, I want to focus my mind entirely on Cultivation."
These words neither directly refused nor rashly accepted; instead, they left the choice to time. And this was indeed Han Xuanji's true thoughts.
Hun Qianxue was not displeased. On the contrary, he nodded repeatedly, his appreciation growing even further.
"Good! What a fine 'prioritizing the Great Dao'! Your words are perfectly sound. The path of Cultivation is like rowing upstream; one must indeed be single-minded."
He paused and said thoughtfully:
"Indeed, once you reach the Eternal True God Realm, you can probably consider this matter."
"With your Aptitude, stepping into the Eternal True God Realm is a certainty. At that time, your Realm will be stable, the road ahead will be open, and you will have leisure time to think about other things."
"As for the Saint Realm, that is a long-term goal; there is no need to rush it for now."
In Hun Qianxue's eyes, Han Xuanji's declination was reasonable and definitely not a mere excuse.
After all, with Han Xuanji's talent, breaking through to Eternal True God was only a matter of time. Once at that Realm, the speed of cultivation would slow down, and he would indeed have the energy to consider marriage. It would be more secure to bring the two together then.
He was extremely satisfied with Han Xuanji's answer in his heart, becoming increasingly convinced that Han Xuanji was the perfect match for his sister.
To this, Han Xuanji was not foolish enough to say that he didn't think reaching the Saint Realm was difficult; he simply nodded silently. He calculated his current speed and realized it shouldn't take long to reach Eternal True God. At that time, it would also be impossible for him to fully reveal his cultivation.
However, reaching the Saint Realm would indeed take some effort. If the day for marriage truly came, Han Xuanji wasn't opposed to it. After all, there were no downsides for him. As for Hun Qianling, a flash of disappointment crossed her eyes after hearing Han Xuanji's words, but it quickly vanished. Since Han Xuanji wasn't overly resistant, he must have considered the matter, and likely had some good feelings toward her.
"By the way, regarding the matter of choosing treasures from the treasury we mentioned earlier, there is no rush. Think it over carefully and see what you want—whether it be Spiritual Materials for Cultivation, Secret Techniques, or Dao Artifacts for protection. The treasury should have whatever you desire. If not, you can tell me."
Hun Qianxue patted Han Xuanji's shoulder, his tone softening.
"I will give you a list later. Tell me what you want, and I will have someone fetch it."
Han Xuanji's heart stirred, knowing his opportunity had come. He immediately cupped his hands and said:
"Thank you for your understanding, Patriarch. This Junior feels that treasures depend on fate. Some precious items might not necessarily be the most suitable for me. It would be better if I went to the treasury personally to see with my own eyes and pick something that fits my heart. I ask for the Patriarch's permission."
Hearing this, Hun Qianxue agreed without hesitation, not suspecting a thing.
"It should be so. Cultivators choosing treasures is all about affinity. It is best if you go and see for yourself. Come, I will personally lead you there and introduce the collection in the treasury to you."
With that, Hun Qianxue led Han Xuanji toward the depths of the Hun Family estate. Seeing this, Hun Qianling hurriedly followed. The blush on her face had not yet faded, but her eyes were full of curiosity, wanting to see what treasure Han Xuanji would ultimately choose.
The Hun Family treasury was located in a massive underground palace at the deepest part of the Hun Family residence. The entrance was hidden behind an inconspicuous rockery, surrounded by layers of Restrictions and guarded by several Eternal True God level guards. The security was tight, showing its importance.
As Hun Qianxue raised his hand to undo the Restrictions, the rockery slowly moved aside, revealing a deep passage. The sides of the passage were embedded with glowing spirit jade, lighting the way. The air was filled with dense Spiritual Qi, and one could faintly sense many powerful auras. These were the fluctuations released by the experts guarding the treasury. Each aura contained majestic power, representing the foundation the Hun Family had inherited over many years.
It was precisely because of the existence of so many experts that the Hun Family could stand tall and unyielding.
Han Xuanji followed behind Hun Qianxue with a calm expression. Even when he sensed the aura of those True God level treasures, there was no greed in his eyes, only an imperceptible trace of anticipation.
What he cared about more was the Sign In opportunity here.
After walking through the passage for a moment, the view suddenly opened up as a giant underground palace came into sight.
The palace was cast entirely from black profound iron, with complex runes carved onto the walls to stabilize the space and prevent the aura of the treasures from leaking out.
Hun Qianxue led Han Xuanji to the center of the palace and gestured with his hand.
"This place is the Hun Family treasury, storing the accumulations of my Hun Family over countless years."
Han Xuanji looked at the countless jade platforms in the hall. Each platform held a treasure: there were Dao Artifacts flashing with cold light, Spiritual Materials emitting a warm aura, yellowed ancient secret manuals, and crystals containing the power of Laws. It was a dazzling array that made one's eyes wander.
Hun Qianxue's tone carried a hint of pride.
"In here, there are Spiritual Materials and Dao Artifacts of the Eternal Dao Lord level, as well as treasures of the Eternal True God level. There are even several Ninth-Grade Eternal Dao Artifacts of infinite power."