
The middle-aged woman advanced slowly. With each step, the increased pressure dropped on Chen Xiang. Although she was somewhat confused by her beauty, the confusion was now swept away. Cold sweat washed his skin. His limbs feel weak. His body feels stiff. That is if he loses all his strength. He can't move. And as the female phoenix was like an eye landing on it, Chen Xiang felt stripped and naked in front of him. He felt as if he could see through it; his vision, his desire .. his ability (body structure).
Quickly, it appeared to Chen Xiang that/that woman was very tough and capable. He must act quickly. He calmed his mind and operated the Tai Chi Divine practice while covering his aura, hiding it within Yin and Yang. He wanted to follow what Su Meiyao and Bai Youyou said and make sure that/that no one knew about what he could and could do. This was all done in just a few moments.
When the two finally entered the room Chen Xiang was in, the phoenix-eyed woman's brows furrowed and a trace of surprise flashed through her eyes. The moment she entered, Chen Xiang's face looked calm, looking at her as if she was an ordinary woman. The one-eyed woman was always aware of her own beauty and elegance. She knew the power she emitted and how that power enhanced her beauty and her beauty increased her strength. He was even confident and arrogant about it. Any enterprising and healthy teenager will be easily entangled and enamored in her charm, attractiveness, or at least influenced by her presence. But after seeing Chen Xiang, the bud of uncertainty from the beauty was rooted deep in his heart.
’’ Xianxian. Your fiancee, here, is totally capable. Much better than that genius bastard** it's from the Yao family! '' The voice of the middle-aged woman was soft. It had a majestic tone, but ruled for it. It can be seen that/that the woman is used to giving orders, and expects those orders to be followed.
Chen Xiang was not wasting time. He cupped his hands to salute and said, '’Junior Chen Xiang met with Senior ... Could this senior be Xue Xianxian's teacher?’
The woman smiled. Unable to say a word because of that charming smile - a smile that could snatch at souls, Chen Xiang realized that/that he was becoming confused. But after seeing and meeting so many kinds of people, he was able to calm his mind. Chen Xiang was shocked at his form of self-control.
'' Yes, you can rest assured and leave your little wife to me! '' The voice of the middle-aged woman was soft. Unlike before with that commanding tone, it was now filled with gentleness.
Xue Xianxian breathed a sigh of relief. She was worried about how her employer and her fiance would feel each other. But still knowing that/it was him and Chen Xiang going their separate ways, an overwhelming and powerful sadness encompassed his heart. While biting his lips in confusion, Xue Xianxian picked up some herbs wrapped in paper and handed them over.
'' I'll have to go with the teacher, but you should come immediately and look for me! ’Xue Xianxian muttered; his head bowed.
Chen Xiang did not expect that/that their time together would very quickly pass. So fast! His heart was also filled with anxiety. He cupped his future wife's face and said, Be happy. We'll definitely be together. I'll find you again. ’
Master Xue Xianxian shook. ''Bad boy! You better have strength above the tier 9 mortal martial realm before you go and look for those martial arts sects. You said you want to look for Xianxian, then you can start seeing me first. Getting a lot of things about me shouldn't be difficult. Once you're done and you can find me, then you'll be able to see it again. ’
After which, the woman turned to Xue Xianxian. ’’ Little girl, let's go. This brat is tougher than you can imagine. Don't worry about him. It's a waste of mind.
Before the women left, Chen Xiang and Xue Xianxian hugged each other. The phoenix-eyed woman then carried Xue Xiaxian away, and Chen Xiang watched them hover in the sky, flying towards the horizon only to disappear in an instant.
When Chen Xiang was sure the middle-aged woman was leaving, he said lowly 'huh', Pretend to be profound. Not telling me anything, and then daring to tell me to go see him ?! Damnit. At least tell me your name!
’’ This woman is very strong. She was the Celestial Empire Empress of the Divine Weapon, and it was known that/it was the divine weapon of Zhu Que, only one of the four divine weapons was in his hands. He accepting your little wife as an apprentice is a good thing. '' Su Meiyao said suddenly.
The Heavenly Empire of Divine Weapons? Chen Xiang had never heard of it. Just when he was about to ask more about this, Bai Youyou interrupted the thought. '' This woman is very tough, and has a strength similar to ours. He was, after that, all one of the deans of the eight major right sects in the Chenwu mainland. It is predictable. However, I didn't expect him to actually come here to receive disciples. ’
Chen Xiang recalled Su Meiyao and Bai Youyou had mentioned the Chenwu mainland. It was from the many great landmasses of the mortal martial world. Within the Chenwu mainland, there were eight true martial arts sects, each with its own dean as the ruler of the territory they occupied. Those sects were at the forefront in strength and pillars in the mortal martial arts world.
'' The Heavenly Empire of Divine Weapons was originally just a sect but then evolved into an empire by relying solely on great weapons refining! And that woman was their queen. '' Su Meiyao said.
Three days passed. By this time Chen Xiang had successfully refined the Baptist marrow and four times and failed only once. He was satisfied with the result, but today was the day for the Chen family patriarch's banquet to begin with. Many families were invited and someone was sent to represent them. Everyone was looking forward to the competition between Chen Xiang and Yao Tianhua.
[TLN: From now on I will use the patriarch rather than the family elders.]
The Chen family banquet gathered many family members. These people did not come just for food, but for competition! The competitive air among the junior generation brings excitement.
Banquets were held in the large field at night. Invitations are busy. Some sipped wine, others ordered from the menu. The whole experience was rich and vibrant.
Some patriarchs from various families also came, but many others had no relationship between them and the Chen family was very poor; instead, they had their representatives. Only the patriarch who was still in a good position with the Chen family was present.
Within the vast field of the Chen family villa, many junior generation members from the various martial arts families of the Southern Martial Empire gathered. Although this fight would be big and intense, most of the attention was gathered on just two, Chen Xiang and Yao Tianhua.
The fact that/it was Chen Xiang could repair Quenching's body and had spread. Moreover, tonight was a competition in alchemy with Yao Tianhua. Knowing the skills of the two, there is a large betting pool that causes attention to this competition to soar higher.
When the party was held for about half a night, one of the invitations could not sit idly by and shout: ’’ Patriarch Chen, when did the alchemy competition between your son and the Yao family begin? We've all waited a long time. In the end, the competition was much more interesting than the others. ’
'’At first I planned to start with a martial arts contest to add fun and hype to everyone's mood, but since everyone has waited so long, let's start now! Let these two young men hold a contest! ’’ Chen Tianhu's voice boomed throughout the field. Suddenly, the atmosphere became quiet.
In the middle of the vast field, a square-high stage was arranged by several old men. As the stage was about to finish, Chen Xiang walked in.
He was wearing black tights, simple clothes for versatile movements. Compared to Chen Xiang, though, Yao Tianhua was extremely eye-catching. Her luxurious dress shone with a golden aura. His sword was sheathed on his waist, his nipples sparkling with inlaid jewels. Yao Tianhua was like a son of the sky. His posture, his clothes, his attitude were arrogance. Even the expression he wore was too arrogant. It makes a lot of people feel uncomfortable and even unhappy.
’’ Yao Tianhua, do you like this bet? For such a big competition, why don't we raise them, ’’ Chen Xiang said calmly.
’No matter what you bet, my Yao family is capable of.’ ’Yao Tianhua said, his voice was flat and cold.
'' Ha-ha-ha, I only bet on my own behalf, not on behalf of the entire Chen family! I did not expect that/that you, as a young and dignified alchemist, need to rely on his entire family just to match my bet, ’’ Chen Xiang said with a smile.
Yao Tianhua's facial complexion changed. He knew that/that without the support of the Yao family, he could not match the bet involving the thousand year old Blood spirit grass.
’’ Young master of the Chen family, don't talk such nonsense. Tianhua was the representative of the entire Yao family in this competition, so it was no big deal in getting the Yao family's support. You are you, and he is her. "" Immediately an old man in an impatient tone said, he is the elder of the Yao family who came with Yao Tianhua.