Chapter 5

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“Old sect master, brother Ji Zheng, I wonder what’s your take on it?”

Ji Zheng’s brow was furrowed, as if he was thinking very hard.

“Rui’er, what do you think.”

Ji Rui shook her head, causing the resplendent golden thread hanging from her black hair to move.

“No… Father, I refuse. I’ve completed the wedding ceremony with Chu Feng, how can we break up like it is child’s play? Moreover, if we go back on our word now, what about the reputation of our Dual Polarity Sect!”

“Father, I can’t go back on my word at this moment.”

Although Ji Rui’s voice was not loud, her tone was very firm. Being next to her, Chu Feng could hear her clearly.

Although it was rumored that Ji Rui had taken a fancy to Chu Feng’s looks, she knew very well in her heart that she had only decided on Chu Feng because he was easy to control. If it were any other person, Ji Rui might not be able to control their ambitions.

On the surface, it was to satisfy Ji Zheng’s wish, but Ji Rui also had her own selfish motives.

However, Ling Taihe and Ling Cheng of the Northwest Clan were different.

Ji Rui could clearly sense that the two of them had their cultivation at Martial Sage realm and were on par with her in strength. If anything should happen to her father, would the two of them give up their stake on the Dual Polarity Sect?

It would be like putting her neck under someone’s knife. Ji Rui could not bring herself to do such a foolish thing.

Besides, she did not want to see the Dual Polarity Sect, which her father had worked so hard for half his life, fall into the hands of others.

“Yes, you heard what Rui’er said just now. I’m old and I can’t afford to lose face by having my daughter marry twice. Since Rui’er has decided on the son of the Chu family, let the two of them go.”

“However, I must say I really didn’t consider this matter properly. I’m willing to offer the Ardent Flame Inner Elixir as an apology gift and I hope that this matter won’t hurt the harmony between our two clans.”

A jade-colored gourd that emitted a gentle light appeared in Ji Zheng’s hand. Chu Feng had never practiced martial arts, but he knew at a glance that this was a valuable item.

Ji Zheng threw it towards Ling Taihe and made another apology.

Ji Rui’s eyes turned cold. By coming around at this exact moment of the wedding ceremony to break the news of the past wedding engagement, these two probably had a plan up their sleeves.

However, seeing how cautious her father was, Ji Rui also understood that her father was unwilling to become enemies with the Ling father and son, who had extremely high cultivation levels. Fortunately, after some toing and froing, the scene in the hall reverted to its original harmonious state.

Ling Taihe accepted the Ardent Flame Inner Elixir with a fake smile and threw it to Ling Cheng, who was standing at the side. His eyes lit up.

“It’s just an Ardent Flame Inner Elixir. There must be a lot of such trash in the Dual Polarity Sect, right? It would seem that Sect Master Ji is just trying to get rid of a beggar.”

“The Northwest Desert is thousands of miles away from your Dual Polarity Sect. After Cheng’er and I heard about the joyous occasion of your Dual Polarity Sect, we rushed all the way here but we didn’t expect to still be a step too slow.”

“Your Dual Polarity Sect broke the promise first and it’s really disappointing that you want to dismiss me with just an Ardent Flame Inner Elixir.”

“Besides, everything should follow the order of events. Although the two of them have completed the wedding ceremony, they are not real husband and wife yet. In that case, Ji Rui is still the daughter-in-law of our Northwest Clan!”

“Could it be that brother Ji Zheng thinks that my son isn’t good enough for your daughter?”

Ji Zheng’s expression changed for the worse, but he had enough life experiences to calm down quickly.

“Brother Taihe, you’re really making things difficult for me. Rules are fixed, but people are not. My daughter and that boy from the Chu family have feelings for each other and have completed the wedding ceremony. How can I break up a couple?”

“Hahaha! Alright, this matter is indeed a little difficult.”

For some reason, Ling Taihe relented again. Just as Ji Rui thought that there was still a chance for the situation to turn around, Ling Taihe suddenly smiled.

“Why don’t the two of us have a competition?”

Ji Zheng was a little puzzled and asked, “Could it be that you want to…”

Ling Taihe nodded and said, “That’s right. I heard that you were about to break through to the Martial Emperor realm a few years ago. I don’t think you’ll be afraid of a mere Martial Sage like me. If you win, I’ll return the Ardent Flame Inner Elixir; but if you lose, you’ll have to fulfill the promise made back then!”

“There’s no harm in fighting.”

Ji Zheng stroked his beard and said.

If there was any hope of reconciliation in peace, Ji Zheng would never take action.

However, it was obvious that Ling Taihe had specially come to seek a fight.

If he could add another hundred years to his lifespan and protect Ji Rui as she grew up, there would be nothing to worry about.

However, his lifespan was almost up. Once the Dual Polarity Sect broke away from his protection, if Ling Taihe and Ling Cheng joined forces, it would be difficult for Ji Rui to defeat them on her own.

“Father, I’m afraid your body…”

Ji Rui looked at him and shook her head gently.

A trace of affection appeared in Ji Zheng’s eyes. He stroked Ji Rui’s head and said firmly, “Don’t worry about me.”

Chu Feng, who had been standing at the side like a backdrop, sighed in his heart.

Even though he had never practiced martial arts, he was not a fool. It was obvious that the two people from the whatever clan did not come with good intentions and would probably not be above board in a fight.

“The old man has still underestimated his enemy.”

“Eh? No, this is my wife’s father. I must respect my father-in-law.”

Chu Feng looked into the distance curiously again.

Based on his understanding of this world after living in it for 18 years, the capabilities of Ling Taihe and Ji Zheng had reached a terrifying level. They could deal easily with ordinary people like himself with a flick of their fingers.

“Freeloader system, come out! Now that Ji Rui and I are married, I should be able to check in, right?”

Chu Feng asked happily.

“The divine-level son-in-law system is trying to check in.”

“Beep-beep-beep——check-in failed!”

The system’s voice reached Chu Feng’s ears like a bolt from the blue.

His expression could not have been any darker.

“Isn’t it supposed to be possible to check in after getting married?”

“You haven’t really activated the check-in function!”

Chu Feng was getting extremely anxious. What should he do to activate the system! Who can give him the facts!

“The host needs to be a real married couple with Ji Rui… before the system is considered activated…

The system prompted hesitantly.

Chu Feng immediately flared up.

Did I hear that right?!

He needed to be a real married couple with Ji Rui before he could check in!!

How can a fake couple become real when they don’t sleep together? System, are you making things difficult for me!

I’d like to, but she’s so strong. She’ll probably discover my intent before I do anything.

Chu Feng immediately became dispirited.

“Host, actually physical contact can be considered as being a real married couple. You can give her a kiss while she’s asleep.”

Give her a kiss… It was not impossible, but he could probably only kiss her only once in this life because after kissing her, his wife would split him into two.