Chapter 174: To Whom Does Little Purple Belong?
ing with basic martial arts techniques, Azi’s Uncle Three could crush a hundred of us with one finger...A cold sweat broke out on Hao Ren's forehead."He has some prejudice against you, but don’t worry...Chapter 174: Who Does Little Purple Belong To
With all other guests already sent off, Zhao Guang thought for a moment and then extended his hand, saying politely, "Please!"
He left a few people to guard the entrance and together with a group of elders and important figures from West Sea, he ascended to the conference hall on the third floor.
Hao Ren and Zhao Yanzi were also taken up by Zhao Hongyu.
Entering the conference hall, both parties did not enter the long table meeting room but instead sat in the lounge outside. Old Uncle Zeng and Zhao Guang each took a seat on the central armchairs, with others sitting or standing on either side.
Zhao Guang was seated to the east, while Old Uncle Zeng sat to the west, only separated by a redwood tea table in between them. Next to Zhao Guang was Zhao Kuo, followed by Zhao Hongyu, Zhao Yanzi, and Hao Ren. As for the elders from East Sea, they were all standing.
On Old Uncle Zeng's side, his grandson Zeng Yitao sat next to him, with other accompanying elders also standing.
Despite not being in a long table meeting room, both parties stood separately, creating an intense standoff atmosphere.
"Old Man Zeng, what is it you wish to discuss" After Zhao Guang sat down and picked up a cup of Tieguanyin tea that was served, he said steadily.
"Let's cut the chase, Dragon King Zhao. You know very well that West Sea plans to propose marriage during Zhao Yanzi's zodiac year, yet you still stirred things up. What are your intentions" Old Uncle Zeng didn't touch his cup of tea but instead stared at Zhao Guang and asked sharply.
"Oh This... I seem to be unclear about it." Zhao Guang continued to savor the tea calmly and said.
"Humph! Stop pretending you're clueless! Previously, West Sea had informed East Sea that we would grandly welcome Zhao Yanzi as our bride after her zodiac year, first by engaging in betrothal, then proceeding with formal wedding arrangements!" Old Uncle Zeng clenched his fist and said.
"Old coot, you can just claim to marry someone When did our Aibi agree to become your West Sea's wife" Zhao Kuo couldn't help but shout out.
Aibi!
The old man Zeng slapped his palm onto the wooden coffee table in the middle, leaving a deep imprint!
"What does it mean that you私自訂下婚約 in the East Sea!" he shouted.
*Bang!* *Snap!*
Zhao Kuo also gave a slap, and instantly, the wooden coffee table beside him turned into powder!
"When did our affairs in the East Sea become something for you to meddle with!" Zhao Kuo shouted loudly.
The atmosphere instantly became sharp; both sides were on the verge of drawing their swords. Although there was a super expert, Zhao Kuo, from the East Sea, the elite brought by the West Sea this time had an average strength higher than that of the East Sea!
The old man Zeng took several deep breaths and coldly threw out a sentence, "If you don't give us a satisfactory answer, be prepared for war!"
War!
A large-scale battle in the Cultivation World!
Not only did the elders of the East Sea tremble slightly; even the elders from the West Sea did as well.
No large-scale conflicts had occurred in the Cultivation World for six hundred years, and over these past one or two hundred years, due to human cultivators collectively ascending and the establishment of the dragon race's Inspector System, individual murders hadn't even happened!
The East Sea Dragon Clan and the West Sea Dragon Clan were massive forces. If a war truly broke out, not even Inspectors could stop it!
And in the great war six hundred years ago in the Cultivation World, which involved the六大修真門派 of human cultivators, all major sects lost half their experts and elite disciples! The dragon race didn't officially join, but they were affected by this incident as well, losing sixteen Gān-grade experts!
The old man Zeng's words weighed heavily.
If a war among the dragon clans were to break out because of Zhao Yanzǐ, no one could afford such consequences!
Zhao Kuò couldn't help but speak up, but Zhao Guǎng quickly stopped him and maintained a calm expression while looking at Old Zeng. "What do you intend to do"
"Break off the marriage between Zhao Yanzǐ and this brat. In three years, Zhao Yanzǐ will marry into the Western Sea!" Old Zeng stated firmly.
His arrogant attitude clearly indicated that he was certain the Eastern Sea would back down. With such an attitude, it could be determined what kind of status Zhao Yanzǐ would have if she married into the Western Sea!
Hearing Old Zeng's demand, Zhao Yanzǐ was so angry that she wanted to stand up and speak out, but in the end, she was held back by Zhao Hongyù.
Zhao Guǎng also understood very clearly. The Western Sea was relying on its stronger power to encroach upon some of the Eastern Sea's interests. As for reasons, they could easily find excuses for it. It was true that Zeng Yitāo liked Zhao Yanzǐ, but this brat didn't know what he was made of—arrogant and domineering, bullying the weak and fearing the strong, coveting beauty, with no redeeming qualities from beginning to end!
How could Zhao Guǎng agree to marry his beloved daughter off to such a "prince"
In disagreement, Zhao Guǎng did not wish to give in further. He placed the teacup he was holding on the coffee table with just enough force and said indifferently, "Impossible."
"You—" Old Zeng's body radiated a strong aura; in his impression, Zhao Guǎng was like a soft shrimp who would never put up resistance. He didn't expect him to be so resolute when it came to the matter of his daughter!
But... declaring war openly was something he really dared not do!
The Eastern Sea had accumulated power for over a thousand years, and the Western Sea also had a thousand-year foundation! If they were to truly fight, even if the Western Sea slightly prevailed, it wouldn't be beneficial either.
There seemed to be no movement from the South Sea or North Sea, but in reality, both of them were watching the relationship between the Eastern and Western Seas.
Old Zeng's body trembled slightly. "Fine, I will give you another month..."
"No need. Ah Zi has already chosen her own prince consort, and we respect her choice. Therefore, we won't consider marrying Ah Zi into your Western Sea," said Zhao Guǎng indifferently.
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Hearing Zhao Guang say this, Zhao Yanzi turned to look at Hao Ren beside her, her face slightly red.
In my heart, I didn’t choose him, but compared to Ceng Yitao, Hao Ren is better. She thought silently to herself.
Hao Ren listened quietly as Zhao Guang and Old Zeng discussed, constantly analyzing the relationship between East Sea and West Sea.
Now he understood that his existence as a "son-in-law" was a move to cut off West Sea! Otherwise, if West Sea proposed marriage to East Sea based on their superficial relationship, it would be very difficult for East Sea to refuse!
And now Zhao Yanzi had chosen her own son-in-law, and he had successfully advanced to become a member of the Dragon Clan. If West Sea used this as an excuse again, they’d only be twisting logic!
If Zhao Yanzi were still unmarried and West Sea proposed to East Sea, which refused, it would damage West Sea’s reputation. But if Zhao Yanzi was already engaged and West Sea forcefully took her for themselves, that would be a case of taking what belonged to another!
No matter how you looked at it, East Sea now held the moral high ground! If West Sea provoked a fight deliberately now, they’d only be digging their own graves.
Hao Ren reaching Kan Level before Zhao Yanzi’s birthday banquet seemed like a trivial matter, but strategically speaking, it was a major victory!
"Good!" "Good!" "Good!" Old Zeng glared at Zhao Guang and called out “good” three times. He finally understood that East Sea might be weaker in military strength compared to West Sea, but they were superior in strategy, land-based businesses, and the ability to ally with various forces!
East Sea had been planning these moves for months beforehand; Zhao Yanzi’s birthday banquet was merely a showcase of their lineup.
Zhao Guang didn’t overreact or under-react, but instead made thorough preparations for battle ahead of time!
If West Sea charged hard now, they’d only be walking into East Sea’s trap!
"I bid you farewell!" Old Zeng suddenly stood up and left with a flick of his sleeve. of the line."Zi Zi fell ill, I will bring her to you." Hao Ren got straight to the point."Okay." Su Han gave a flat response. In her opinion, getting sick was not such a big deal.Since he had gotten...