Meldrick turned his gaze toward Thomas and Daniel before delivering his message. "Sofia brought her man back. His name is Severin."
Daniel's eyes widened upon hearing that, and he responded angrily, "What is the meaning of this? Didn't Birk inform Sofia that we'll destroy their sect unless she marries me within the next few days?"
In truth, the members of the Unbeaten Wind Sect had no actual intention of going against the Stormy Moon Sect. They believed that Birk would eventually consent to the marriage if they exerted some pressure on him. The result they had been aiming for was to foster closer relations between the two sects and bolster their collective strength. Sofia did eventually return, but she returned with a man.
Thomas also clenched his fists and muttered, "Birk is being very disrespectful toward the Unbeaten Wind Sect."
Meldrick secretly delighted in satisfaction as he observed the father-son duo's growing rage and the heightened emotions among their elders.
He stepped forward and bowed before saying, "I feel bad for your son too. That guy she brought back is an unaffiliated practitioner, the likes of which are blatantly unsuitable for Miss Sofia. She ought to be marrying someone like your son."
Daniel immediately asked, "Do you genuinely believe that Sofia should marry me?"
Meldrick responded without hesitation, "Absolutely. Only someone of your stature would be fit for Miss Sofia. I came here to relay this information to you for your benefit and the sake of Miss Sofia's future."
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