My Silly, Sweet Wife

”What? He’s a Qi Refiner?”

”How is that possible? A month ago, when he fought Jitian Daoshou on Tai Lake, he was still a Martial Artist. Although his presence was strong, he definitely wasn’t a Qi Refiner.”

”Indeed, for a Qi Refiner to break through, they’d need to retreat for at least half a year. It’s not that easy to accomplish.”

”Could he be deceiving us?”

”Deception? Are you joking? Can you mimic the presence of a Qi Refiner? Or do you doubt your ancestor’s words?”

In an instant, the entire venue erupted.

The Chen Family members looked at Ye Guichen with fear.

Even Chen Jintian showed a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

If Ye Guichen is also a Qi Refiner, this matter might be quite tricky.

Plus, with Gongyang Lang involved, it’s as if they have two Qi Refiners on their side.

The Chen Family wouldn’t fear ordinary Martial Artists, but they’d certainly be cautious around Qi Refiners.

Being targeted by Qi Refiners is indeed troublesome.

The atmosphere felt ominous.

No one dared to act rashly, everyone stared at each other with fierce vigilance.

Ye Guichen remained unmoved, pointing at Chen Ziran: ”Let him go, and then let me kill all your Chen Family members to avenge my master!”

”Young man, even if you’re a Qi Refiner, do you really think you can walk out of here?” Chen Jintian spoke with a stern face when Ye Guichen arrogantly spoke: ”Our intelligence was perhaps mistaken, there might be some misunderstanding. Ye Guichen, I can offer you an opportunity. I heard you’re Ziran’s fiancé. Very well, I still acknowledge your presence. After you return, I will let Ziran marry you, and I will inform some malicious forces that you are the son-in-law of our Chen Family, so they would reconsider before targeting you.”

He extended an olive branch.

Ye Guichen was taken aback, not expecting that Chen Jintian, who was just declaring his intent to kill him, was now showing goodwill.

Yet the words felt like condescension, as if agreeing would be a benevolence granted by him.

Ye Guichen shook his head, preparing to refuse, when sudden laughter echoed from behind: ”Haha, Chen Jintian, who would’ve thought? You’ve emerged after such a long retreat, seems like the matter has become quite complicated.”

Upon hearing this voice, many Chen Family members felt a terrifying pressure, involuntarily taking two steps back.

Chen Jintian’s expression was rather unpleasant.

He didn’t speak, instead he looked towards the entrance.

Three people arrived there.

The leading person appeared to be a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man dressed casually, maintaining a wicked smile at the corner of his mouth. Upon entering, he walked directly towards Chen Jintian.

Then he glanced at Ye Guichen twice: ”Are you Ye Guichen?”

Ye Guichen frowned: ”Who are you?”

”Dongfang Hong.”

”Pft!” Ye Guichen almost choked on his soda.

Dongfang Hong...

This name is too bizarre.

Gongyang Lang’s expression changed slightly upon hearing the name, instinctively moving closer to Ye Guichen, his body unknowingly tensing more.

From his demeanor, he seemed more fearful of Dongfang Hong than Chen Jintian.

Ye Guichen naturally noticed Gongyang Lang’s change but said nothing, instead he asked, ”What do you have to teach?”

”It’s nothing really, I just heard the Chen Family had visitors, so I came to take a look.”

As Dongfang Hong spoke, his gaze swept over the Heavy Sword in Ye Guichen’s hand, his smile deepening mysteriously: ”Young man, our Dongfang Family has a daughter, she’s only nineteen, beautiful and talented in martial arts, already an Innate expert. How about trying your luck with our Dongfang Family’s daughter?”

”Dongfang Hong, what do you mean!” Chen Jintian’s hair stood on end upon hearing this.

This was sheer arrogance.

Ye Guichen is still nominally the Chen Family’s son-in-law, yet Dongfang Hong openly wanted to steal him away.

That’s not all, all the hidden noble families of Xianju Mountain know that Dongfang Family has a stunning and talented girl.

Many families proposed marriage when the girl turned eighteen, but were all rejected.

Yet unexpectedly, Dongfang Hong came to the Chen Family at this critical moment to propose marriage.

This not only slaps the Chen Family’s face but also is a form of recognition for Ye Guichen.

Chen Jintian couldn’t fathom why the Dongfang Family would go to such lengths for Ye Guichen.

Ye Guichen was equally puzzled, not understanding the situation.

Gongyang Lang’s eyes were bulging like a cow, as if hearing something unbelievable.

As a Qi Refiner, he must’ve heard of the Dongfang Family.

Compared to the Chen Family, the Dongfang Family is quite prestigious.

Just within the Dongfang Family, there are three Qi Refiners, with deep foundations linked to cultivator sects.

There’s even a rumor that a talented young disciple from the Dongfang Family has joined the Penglai Pill Sect, becoming the Sect Leader’s Direct Disciple.

In the future, that disciple is bound for greatness.

Just this connection alone makes many hidden noble families unable to keep up.

While the Pill Sect isn’t extremely powerful, no family or sect wants to provoke them.

The reason being, the Pill Sect’s elixirs are essential for cultivation; maintaining a good relationship with the Pill Sect ensures rapid family growth.

For that reason, producing an Alchemist in the family might even outshine the excitement of achieving a Qi Refiner.

Gongyang Lang was very perplexed why Dongfang Family got involved.

From his memory, Dongfang Hong is merely ranked third in the Dongfang Family, yet still at Qi Refinement stage two now.

Compared to someone like Chen Jintian, who recently reached Qi Refinement stage two, Dongfang Hong is likely superior even at the same level.

Seeing Ye Guichen remaining silent, Dongfang Hong kept smiling and asked again: ”Young man, how about it?”

Everyone held their breath.

Even Chen Jintian felt the situation was too dire.

There was essentially no choice.

Ye Guichen seemed to be pulverized by a huge pie.

Only a fool would refuse.

Moreover, if Ye Guichen agreed, he’d receive the Dongfang Family’s protection, and even if he killed many from the Chen Family, no one could touch him today.

Ah, it seems like the young lad won’t be killed today.

Chen Jintian sighed inwardly.

However, just when everyone thought the outcome was settled, Ye Guichen cupped his hands towards Dongfang Hong: ”Mr. Dongfang, what great kindness do I deserve from you? Haha, besides, my fiancée is right there, how could I turn to someone else?”