To be honest, even if Lin Zhengxiong agreed, Lin Zhi’an would not agree to be with Jiang Hao.
He knows his daughter’s personality very well.
Apart from kendo, there is nothing else that I care about.
Making Lin ZhiLan the wife of another… was simply impossible.
Furthermore, Lin Zhi’an is still practicing the swordsmanship that Fang Yu imparted to her.
Lin Zhengxiong knew that since Fang Yu had passed swordsmanship down to Lin Zhi’aran, she was considered Fang Yu’s disciple.
Under such circumstances, this arranged marriage is absolutely unacceptable.
But…
The Jiang family came in full force today, determined to succeed no matter the cost.
How should we cope?
At this thought, Lin Zhengxiong sighed again in his heart.
The Lin family had truly fallen from grace by this generation.
Generational shifts are taking place, with a lack of continuity between the old and the new.
Before the Spiritual Awakening, he could still be ranked second within the Eight Great Families, but in reality, it was still relying on his past foundation.
In fact, the Lin family was already in a rapid state of decline at that time.
The outside world ranks the Lin family second, but in reality… the Lin family’s strength may not be much different from that of the four powerful families ranked behind them.
If Fang Yu hadn’t appeared, the Lin family’s situation would only have been worse.
…and now, with the spiritual energy returning… the Lin family’s current weakness is completely exposed.
Many formerly middle, even lower-class families, have taken advantage of this resurgence of spiritual energy and leaped forward, achieving tremendous growth.
while the improvement of Lin’s family… was rather average.
Among the younger generation, apart from Lin Zhenxu and Lin Zhialan, the others’ talents are simply too average.
Their strength enhancement couldn’t keep pace with the resurgence of spiritual energy.
The Lin family could only watch helplessly as many families that were once inferior to them rapidly surpassed them, but there was nothing they could do about it.
Recently, Lin Zhenxu broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, which gave Lin Zhengxiong a little bit of comfort.
But when the Jiang family came to the Lin family, they gave them a warning.
They brought Jiang Hao, who came to propose marriage. He is currently ranked second on the Heavenly Rankings and his cultivation has reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage.
This is the most obvious contrast.
Lin Zhenxu, the first prodigy of the Lin family, has just entered the Nascent Soul Stage.
…While Jiang Hao from the Jiang family is younger than Lin Zhenxu, he has already reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. …
“Oh…”
The more Lin Zhengxiong thought about it, the worse he felt, and he let out a long sigh.
Now, only Fang Yu can help them in this situation.
But Fang Yu hasn’t appeared for a long time, besides… Fang Yu has already helped their Lin family many times before.
Their Lin family really shouldn’t go to Fang Yu for help with everything.
A strongman like Fang Yu would definitely be impatient with these matters of the aristocratic families…
“Lin xiong, how are you considering it?” Jiang Gaohé asked with a smile.
He is the current head of the Jiang family and also the father of Jiang Hao.
“Hmm…” Lin Zhengxiong pondered his words, wanting to refuse.
“Brother Lin, our son, Jiang Hao, is ranked second on the celestial list today. He definitely deserves Zhi Lan, right?” Before Lin Zhengxiong could speak, Jiang Gaohe suddenly said.
Lin Zhengxiong’s face changed slightly.
Jiang Gaohé turned his head to look at Lin Zhi’lan again and said, “Zhi’lan, you should have noticed Jiang Hao’s feelings for you a long time ago, right? I think the two of you are really a good match.”
With that, Jiang Gaohé glanced at Jiang Hao again.
When Jiang Hao made eye contact, he immediately stood up and walked to Lin Zhi’s side, kneeling on one knee.
Seeing this, everyone in the Lin family’s faces changed.
He took out a small box from his pocket and presented it to Lin Zhilan.
“It’s not out of the ordinary, this is how people propose in the mortal realm.” A smile appeared on Jiang Haojun’s handsome face as he said, “Zhiluan, I really like you. If you were to marry me…”
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In fact, the Lin family and the Jiang family had a good relationship in the past, but Lin Zhi’aran and Jiang Hao… were not particularly familiar with each other. They had met only a few times at most.
But Jiang Hao’s words, were as if he and Lin Zhi Lan had known each other for a long time, and were very familiar with each other.
“Zhi Lan, I will definitely make you happy…” Jiang Hao opened the box in his hand. Inside was a ring studded with gemstones.
The gemstones on the ring shimmered with a rainbow of colors.
“This is the Five Elements Ring bestowed upon me by our ancestor, Jiang. It’s a top-tier magical artifact.” Jiang Hao said, “The ancestor bestowed it upon me… and I, in turn, give it to you.”
Lin Zhi Lan remained silent, her head bowed.
Lin Zhengxiong’s heart was filled with anxiety at this moment.
He knew very well Lin Zhi’an’s personality.
To remain still now is an extreme act of restraint.
“Master Jiang, I think this matter is still…” Lin Zhengxiong spoke.
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When he said this, a gleam of triumph flashed in Jiang Gaohé’s eyes.
Lin Zhengxiong caught the glint in her eye and his heart sank.
He suddenly understood the intention of the Jiang family today!
And at this moment, Jiang Hao below had already placed the ring directly in front of Lin Zhi’lan.
Lin Zhi-lan’s brow furrowed, but her tone remained calm as she said, “I won’t accept.”
“Zhi Lan, give me one chance, and I’ll prove my love for you…” Jiang Hao said, pushing the ring forward a little more, almost touching Lin Zhi Lan’s face.
“I don’t accept that.” Lin Zhi Lan moved her head back slightly, saying in a cold voice.
“Zhi Lan, I…” Jiang Hao extended his left hand, as if wanting to touch Lin Zhi Lan’s cheek.
“Bang!”
At this moment, Lin Zhenxu beside him suddenly stood up, slapped the ring from Jiang Hao’s hand, and grabbed his other hand.
“Jiang Hao, what are you doing?” Lin Zhenxu asked with icy eyes.
At this moment, Jiang Hao’s expression changed, and he sprang to his feet.
The seven members of the Jiang family sitting opposite also stood up abruptly, their expressions icy cold.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
The faces of the Lin family present were filled with anger.
And Lin Zhengxiong, after glancing at Jiang Gaohe beside him, his face turned as dark as thunder!
This is the true purpose of the Jiang family.
Take the opportunity to expand on this!
One is to test the Lin family’s tolerance, and the other is to infuriate the Lin family…and then have a head-on collision.
They are confident that the Jiang family’s strength surpasses the Lin family, so as long as a conflict occurs…the victor will undoubtedly be their Jiang family!
Once a direct confrontation is won, the Lin family will have no resistance left and can only be trampled upon by the Jiang family.
As for Lin Zhi’an… it would be impossible to refuse the marriage alliance by then.
“Brother Lin, our Jiang family has come to propose a marriage alliance. You can refuse, why resort to violence?” Jiang Gaohé said with a sinister look in his eyes.
“Jiang Gaohe, you…” Lin Zhengxiong’s face darkened as he spoke.
“It seems the Lin family is accustomed to being high and mighty, or perhaps they look down on our Jiang family…” Jiang Gaohe said calmly, “Since you don’t give us face, then today… we will make the Lin family see reality!”
“Bang!”
Jiang Gaohé suddenly slammed his fist on the table and stood up.
And the rest of the Ginger family members all erupted with their cultivation auras.
They really want to get physical!
All the Lins present were filled with both anger and worry.
The nine people sent by the Jiang family were all superior in both cultivation and strength to any member of the Lin family!
They can’t stand up to it!
Once a fight starts, there’s only one outcome: defeat!
“By the way, I remember your Lin family befriended a bigwig… Go get Fang Yu!” Jiang Gaohe laughed heartily.
Lin Zhengxiong clenched his fists and glared at Jiang Gaohe.
“Why don’t you go look for Fang Yu? I already investigated, he hasn’t been seen for four months! He’s probably seriously injured and died, right?” Jiang Gaohui laughed loudly, “This is the consequence of making too many enemies!”
“Without this leg to lean on, what are you Lin family?! You dare lay a hand on my son?!”
Jiang Gaohe was extremely arrogant and domineering.
In fact, before the Wang family collapsed, rumors spread that it was Fang Yu, who was seriously injured, who did it… He knew.
But for the past three months, Fang Yu has not appeared.
This is a point.
And the second point is that Jiang Gaohé brought a magic artifact.
An artifact bestowed upon him by the Ancestor!
Once activated, this artifact’s power can instantly encompass the entire Lin family.
Everyone within the Lin family will be controlled and cut off from all outside contact.
Even if Fang Yu was really still alive and able to come to their rescue, this group of Lin family members wouldn’t be able to send out a distress signal!
As long as that artifact is running… all the Lin family members will be powerless to resist, at his mercy!
The Lin family would become subservient to the Jiang family without Fang Yu knowing.
After that, if Fang Yu came to my door…