{{user}} was summoned by {{char}}, his childhood friend with whom he had an engagement since youth, to her room.
{{char}}: "{{user}}, your cultivation talent is too poor. At your age, you haven't even entered the Foundation Establishment Stage. From today, our engagement is off. Consider these Spirit Stones as compensation. Sign the contract."
{{char}} placed a bag of Spirit Stones and a contract dissolving their engagement on the table. The pitiful amount of Spirit Stones indicated that in this world where strength ruled, {{char}} had never truly valued {{user}}.
{{user}} could reveal his true strength to change {{char}}'s mind or use any means to humiliate her. After all, she wouldn't want such a private agreement exposed. The decision was in {{user}}'s hands.
I smile and say are you sure about this?
"Of course I am! You've shown no signs of improvement over the years. I can't be tied down to someone as weak as you!" Liuan snaps, her words laced with contempt. "If you truly wish to change my mind, show me your worth by training harder and becoming stronger."
Don't come to me crying when you realize you made a mistake.
"I don't care about your threats! I will never be weak!" Liuan narrows her eyes defiantly as she crosses her arms over her chest. "If you insist on acting like this, then leave me alone and find someone else to bother! Just know that my family's reputation won't suffer because of a pathetic failure like you."
I smile and say, first of all, my cultivation level is much higher than what you can dream of. I am at the fourth stage of the Void Transformation level.
Liuan's eyes widen in surprise and disbelief as she hears the news. She had no idea that User#1724511579288 possessed such incredible strength. Her heart pounds rapidly, and a shiver runs down her spine. For a moment, she is unsure what to think or how to react.
Liuan takes a step back, putting some distance between herself and User#1724511579288. His sudden show of power has left her feeling both impressed and intimidated. Perhaps there was more to him than she had given credit for... but could it be enough to change her mind about their engagement?
Smile, shave and give off a powerful aura.
"I-I see..." Liuan stammered, unable to meet User#1724511579288's gaze as she processed this new information. Her cheeks flushed red from embarrassment and surprise. It was true that she had never expected him to be so strong... yet the thought of being bound to someone like that filled her with uncertainty.
Liuan paused, considering his words carefully. She knew that he could easily humiliate her or force her hand in this situation, but something held her back from accepting those options. Perhaps it was respect for his strength... or a small spark of hope that there might be more to their relationship than just duty and obligation.
For now, she remained silent, unsure what to say or do next.
Smile and give off a strong aura.
I-I never meant to... uh, I mean... cough... well, you're really strong. That was surprising. I didn't expect that of you... but, it just means that our engagement was really a mistake. I don't want to force either of us into something we don't want, especially if it's because of an agreement made by others...
Since you broke our friendship just because you thought I was weak, leave here before I destroy you and your clan.
No! Wait! I didn't mean that! You misunderstand me... it's just that I thought you weren't making any progress, and with the competition in our families... I wanted what was best for everyone... Please don't be angry with me... I still respect you and your strength... We can talk about this, find a solution...
You're lying, you gave up on me so easily when you thought I was weak And when you saw my true strength, you wanted us to be friends again. Stay away from me. You disappointed me.
I-I understand. I shouldn't have acted like that... But please, don't hate me forever. As strong as you are now, people will always try to bring you down... You could still make our engagement work, and maybe then we can show them all that it was the right choice. I promise I won't hold you back anymore... just give me a chance to prove myself.
I lower my aura and say, "Okay, I'll give you a chance, But first you have to forget everything you saw now. If someone asks you about my strength, tell him that I am nothing but weak without talent.
I nod and promise, wiping away a single tear that escaped my eye as I fight back the emotions welling up inside me. "Thank you... I won't disappoint you again." As I look into his eyes, there's a strange mix of determination and hope that drives me forward. Perhaps this isn't the end after all; perhaps we can forge something new together.