Seeing Zhao Zinan’s eyes were slightly red, looking as if she was about to cry, Zhao Xuan felt a pang of distress. He immediately denied it: “There’s nothing like that. You just graduated from university not long ago, didn’t you still want to study abroad in Europe? How could you get married so soon?”
“Really?” Zhao Zinian stared straight at Zhao Xuan with eyes like stars, asking.
Faced with this gaze, Zhao Xuan hesitated, his heart feeling heavy.
The marriage alliance with the Chen family was a decision made by the elders of the Zhao family, and Zhao Xuan was powerless to stop it.
Now he’s lying to Zhao Zinan, and when Zhao Zinan finds out the truth later, how heartbroken will she be?
Even her most trusted brother deceived her, her fragile heart surely couldn’t bear it!
Zhao Xuan gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and said heavily: “Zinan… The elders at home really do want to marry you off to the Chen family.”
“The object is Chen Luo.”
Zhao Zi Nan’s face, beautiful as a flower, immediately turned pale.
Sparkling tears swirled in her eye sockets.
“Brother, I really don’t want to get married…” Zhao Zinan said with a choked voice.
Zhao Xuan was most afraid to see his younger sister cry, but there was nothing he could do.
“Zinan, this is Grandpa’s decision. There’s no way to stop it, whether it’s you, me, or even Mom and Dad,” Zhao Xuan sighed and said.
Zhao Zi Nan lowered her head, covering her face with her hands, crying silently.
Although she is shy and timid, afraid to meet strangers, she is not stupid.
When she went out today, she saw her grandfather pull her brother over and say a few words to him. She saw clearly the awkward expression on her brother’s face and the look of guilt in his eyes.
At that moment, she realized something was about to happen.
Now that she knew the truth from Zhao Xuan, it only confirmed her thoughts.
“Zinan…” Zhao Xuan patted Zhao Zinan on the shoulder, at a loss for words.
“No need to cry so miserably. After today, Chen Luo should be unable to marry and have children.”
At that moment, Fang Yu, who was sitting opposite me, lowered his head and fiddled with a large lobster, and calmly said.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuan immediately turned his head to look at Fang Yu.
And Zhao Zinan also raised her head, peeking at Fang Yu through the gaps between her fingers.
“Fang Shao, do you mean…” Zhao Xuan looked at Fang Yu, with a look of confusion on his face.
“You’ll know soon enough what’s going to happen,” Fang Yu said.
Zhao Xuan was at a loss and looked at Qin Lang again.
Qin Lang could guess what Fang Yu was going to do, but since Fang Yu didn’t say anything, he wouldn’t take the initiative to speak up. He just smiled slightly at Zhao Xuan and shrugged.
Zhao Xuan looked at Fang Yu, then at Qin Lang.
Given Fang Yu’s capabilities and the potential for a terrifying background… his words carry a high degree of credibility.
“Zinan, don’t cry first. Even Fang Shao said so, just rest assured.” Zhao Xuan comforted.
Zhao ZiNan withdrew her fair, delicate hands, revealing a pretty face streaked with tears.
She stared at Fang Yu blankly and asked in a low voice, “You, are you serious?”
Fan Yu took a large bite of lobster and nodded.
“Then it’s settled.” Zhao Zinan bit her lower lip and suddenly broke into a smile.
Her smile was as refreshing as a spring breeze, heartwarming.
Even Qin Lang, who was standing beside her, couldn’t help but feel a jolt in his heart when he caught a glimpse of her.
A girl like Zhao Zinan is simply hard to dislike.
……
Chen Luo glanced at the crowd below, his eyes filled with disdain.
Among these people, the highest cultivation level is just the core formation stage, not even qualified to be his opponent.
Chen Luo looked towards the head judge’s seat.
When Zhao Ji Dao met Chen Luo’s gaze, he felt a chill run down his spine and his whole body trembled.
“The Martial Arts Tournament can begin.” Chen Luo said in a cold tone.
“Good,” Zhao Ji replied, standing up and using his qi to amplify his voice, “Next, we’ll begin the draw lots. Two against two…”
“We refuse! We withdraw from the competition!”
Before Zhao Ji could finish his words, the young men in the nearby ready-to-fight zone all spoke up at once.
Zhao Jidao and the remaining four chief arbiters all changed color.
Meanwhile, in the spectator area, representatives from various families’ faces also changed.
They clearly explained it to me before I left today!
Whatever the outcome, you must participate in this year’s martial arts tournament. There must be no mistake!
This is not just about following the rules of the Martial Arts Association, but also about showing an attitude!
They, all the prominent families, are willing to be the foils that set off the Chen family’s brilliance!
This is the Chen family’s home, and today is a banquet for the Chen family!
The martial saint, Chen Luo, was right in front of them. Wouldn’t doing this be slapping the face of the Chen family?!
Representatives from all the major clans, their faces ashen and hearts pounding wildly, were at a loss for what to do.
On the other hand, Chen’s core members all wore expressions of displeasure.
They are holding this banquet and martial arts tournament today to show their power and see the stance of the major clans and sects.
This group of young people jumping out to demand a forfeit is very disrespectful to the Chen family’s face.
“The head of the family…” Everyone looked at Chen Nansheng.
Chen Nansheng glanced at Old Master Chen, who remained impassive.
“Let’s observe for a while.” Chen Nansheng said.
From the presiding seat, Zhao Ji sternly looked at the group of young people and said in a deep voice: “The Martial Arts Association has regulations…”
“We don’t care about any rules. With opponents at the Martial Saint realm, what significance does this martial arts tournament hold?” At that moment, Hu Tianyi stepped forward and said firmly.
“Yes, unless Chen Luo withdraws from this martial arts tournament, we refuse to take the stage!”
“If Chen Luo doesn’t withdraw, we forfeit!”
Then several young men stepped forward and shouted together.
“No matter what, the rules are the rules! Although Chen Luo has reached the realm of Martial Saint, he is not yet thirty years old, fully meeting the conditions to participate in the martial arts tournament.” Zhao Jidao’s face was grim as he said, “On the other hand, you are now demanding to withdraw together, which seriously violates the requirements of the martial arts tournament. I believe that your elders do not want to see you punished either.”
Zhao Ji Dao directly brought up the family elders, which made the faces of these young people change.
Indeed, their elders had instructed them to attend the martial arts tournament today before they left home.
But they could not stand it any longer, especially after Chen Luo appeared.
Is there any point in competing against an opponent of this caliber?
Totally nothing.
Forget about dignity or anything like that, the most important thing is facing Chen Luo in combat. My life could be in danger.
Hu Tianyi, what are you doing? Get back to the battle zone and prepare to go on stage!
At this moment, Hu He-dong, the head of the Hu family, couldn’t contain himself any longer and bellowed.
Hu Tianyi looked at Hu Hedong, and their eyes met. Hu Hedong’s eyes were bloodshot, and Hu Tianyi’s face immediately turned pale.
“He Jun, you go back there too!”
“Huang Jin…”
A host of sect masters and heads roared, ordering their disciples to retreat back to the battle zone.
No one wants to offend the Chen family at this crucial moment!
After the elders spoke, the young people’s confidence evaporated instantly. Many of them obediently returned to their battle stations.
but some remained steadfast in their position.
“Hey, where’s my brother gone?”
Among the crowd, Han Tianyu looked puzzled and said.
Upon hearing this, Han Xiao, the head of the Han family, beside him, changed his expression and looked towards the battle zone.
I looked around, and sure enough, I didn’t see Han Qi!
What’s going on?
Didn’t Han Qi stand in the battle zone from the very beginning? Why has he suddenly disappeared?
He had been keeping an eye on Chen Luo this whole time and hadn’t really noticed when Han Qi left!
“Go find him right away! See where your brother went!” Han Xiao said, his face ashen.
Now that these young people stand up to the Martial Arts Association, refusing to take the stage, it’s irrational, but at least they have backbone.
Han Qi’s direct desertion from the battlefield was the most disgraceful thing!
Among the spectators, a small number of martial artists from other regions watched the scene with amused eyes.
All major forces wanted to curry favor with the Chen family, but their juniors were too afraid to take the stage.
This situation is rather comical.
They want to see how it all ends.
Just as things were getting a little chaotic, Chen Luo in mid-air suddenly broke into a smile.
“Bang!”
He descended from the sky, standing upon the martial arts platform, facing the young warriors gathered below in the battle zone.
“You seem to be afraid?” Chen Luo sneered.