Sofia frowned and retorted, "Do they intend to turn against us simply because two of their guys have reached level two saint? Aren't they afraid of our strength if we throw everything on the line to defend our sect? Our disciples are almost on par with theirs in terms of attainment."
Birk then explained, "They haven't declared war against us yet, but the son of the Unbeaten Wind Sect's leader is interested in you. He pleaded with his father to arrange marriage."
Sofia was flabbergasted. "Didn't you tell him that Severin and I are already together?"
Birk responded, "I did inform them, but their attainment is so high that they hardly take us seriously. They even threatened to attack our sect if you didn't return within a week to accept their marriage proposal."
"They're crossing the line." Severin's face soured, his anger simmering to a boil.
"This is utter ludicrousness. Forcing a marriage? These people are unreasonable," Sheila added indignantly.
Diane reassured Sofia, "Don't worry, Sofia. We have Severin. Those goons would be asking for trouble if they came."
Jeanluc, the great elder, asked Sofia, "What is Severin's attainment level, if I may ask? We'll probably have to consume some pills in the next couple of days to raise our attainment. That is our only hope of contending with the Unbeaten Wind Sect."
Severin reassured them, "Be at ease, everyone. With me around, they'll leave here empty-handed if they show up now and try to pull a fast one." He glanced at Sofia, then grinned coldly and said protectively, "They're pushing their luck if they think they can snatch my woman away."
Birk beamed with delight. "A level three saint! How amazing! I ought to address you as 'senior' if we go by attainment."
Severin was speechless. That was quite the remark from his father-in-law.
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