parentshiftbook Chapter 7 The Spirit Beast King
Chapter 7 The Spirit Beast King
These words were spoken.
The hall fell silent once again.
Qin Jiu revealed a meaningful look. The Han family was different from what he had expected when he came. The positions of the two families had been completely reversed. After all, Wang Yue's Overlord Blade could rival two martial artists of the same realm.
The Han family only has its remaining internal martial arts practitioners.
He appears to have suffered considerable injuries at this point...
"You bastard."
The Han family patriarch, his face grim, said, "Leaving aside whether you can pass the sect's selection test for disciples, just consider the resources and power the family has given you over the years. You should be prepared to make sacrifices for the rise and fall of the family."
"Furthermore, the Qin family and my Han family are both among the four major families in the inner city."
"Qin Jiu is the current head of the Qin family. Would marrying him be beneath you?"
However, Han Qingyue remained silent.
They remained kneeling, their heads touching the ground, seemingly determined to remain kneeling forever.
This made the Han family patriarch so angry that his chest heaved violently.
"father."
"Father......"
suddenly.
Two shouts came from outside the hall.
Immediately afterwards, two more figures entered the hall.
One was about eighteen years old, and the other was about fourteen or fifteen years old; both were young girls in their prime.
"Father, please don't force my sister."
One of them, with tears in his eyes, said, "My sister has outstanding talent in martial arts and her future is immeasurable. Marrying her off to the Qin family is tantamount to pushing her into a fire pit."
"The Qin family's eldest son's behavior has been known throughout the city for many years; he is arrogant, extravagant, and dissolute, a complete wastrel..."
"Shut up."
The head of the Han family roared, abruptly interrupting him.
His temples throbbed slightly. He first glanced at Wang Yue, then his gaze fell on Li Shi and Qin Jiu.
"Han's family discipline is lax, making the old lady and his nephew laugh at him."
"A marriage alliance is imperative."
"Don't worry, you two..."
"Uncle Han."
Qin Jiu said calmly, "Marriage is based on mutual consent. Miss is devoted to martial arts. Since she has no such intention, I will naturally not force her. After all, you have more than one daughter."
As they were talking.
His gaze fell on the figure that came in from behind.
The two men's faces turned deathly pale in an instant.
Upon hearing this, the Han family patriarch's expression softened slightly, and he was about to nod when Han Qingyue, who had been kneeling on the ground, spoke up.
"Father, the strength of the family lies within itself."
"If we rely on sacrificing others to ensure the stability of our family, then the rise and fall of the so-called family head will only lead to decline. Look at the state of my Han family after the demon attack. If those families that once had marriage alliances with my Han family were to learn of this, would they save the Han family from this disaster? No, they would only bare their fangs and wish they could devour my Han family whole."
"Besides, the Qin family is currently in dire straits. Whether it's me or my younger sister marrying into the family, what will the future hold?"
"Father, give me some time."
"Once next spring arrives, I will join the Xuanxiao Sect and lead the Han family to its greatest prosperity..."
*Slap*
"You beast!"
A clear slap echoed throughout the hall.
Han Qingyue covered her face and looked up in astonishment.
The Han family patriarch's face was ashen, a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, his chest heaved violently, and his raised hand trembled slightly as a result.
"Uncle Han, let's call off the marriage proposal."
Qin Jiu stood up.
With a calm expression, he cupped his hands and said, "You have important family matters to attend to, so we'll take our leave now."
Marriage alliances are for seeking protection.
Now that the Han family has suffered a calamity and its strength has plummeted, even if a marriage alliance can be formed, it will only be a matter of mutual support.
However, judging from the woman's words and actions...
He felt that even if he forced a marriage alliance with the Han family, it might cause some inexplicable trouble, so it would be better to let the Han family share the burden.
After all, the demons attacked, and the internal warriors died suddenly.
Even if the Qin family doesn't say anything, the Han family probably can't cover it up, and the current state of the Han family head is far more dangerous than that of the Qin family.
As for letting Wang Yue take the opportunity to make a move.
Qin Jiu felt it was meaningless.
The Qin family is currently preoccupied with its own problems, and even if they take over the Han family, they won't be able to hold onto these things.
"Nephew, you..."
"May our two families live in peace from now on."
Qin Jiu remained calm as he helped Li Shi up and led the guards out of the hall.
Han Qingyue simply left when she saw them.
His expression faltered for a moment.
......
Outside the Han residence.
Li looked displeased.
Qin Jiu thought it was his own initiative that had upset her, so he quickly explained in a low voice.
"You did the right thing."
Madam Li sneered, "I'm just angry at Han Zheng for raising such children. They've repeatedly refused the marriage alliance with my Qin family. Not to mention that this was an agreement your father made with Han Zheng back then, the three of them still dared to refuse again and again."
"I don't think they're even worthy of entering the Qin family!"
"Mother, please don't be angry."
Qin Jiu shook his head and said, "After what the Han family has gone through, even if they agree to the marriage, I will not agree."
"The reason I asked Han Zheng earlier was simply to test his attitude."
"Now it seems that the Han family is indeed in a very bad situation."
"Once news of the demon attack spreads, the injured Han Zheng will definitely be unable to suppress the other families. Moreover, there are several gangs in the outer city keeping an eye on things. The Han family is now in far greater danger than the Qin family."
Upon hearing this, Li was deeply moved.
I felt both surprised and gratified.
"Xiao Jiu, you are much more mature and have your own opinions now. I am at ease leaving the affairs of the Qin family to you from now on. However, I originally thought of using the Han family's influence to protect you, but now it seems that we need to find another way out."
Qin Jiu nodded.
Just as he was about to answer, someone from the Han family came chasing after him.
"Madam, Young Master Qin, please wait."
A burly middle-aged man strode up to the two of them, bowed, and said, "Our patriarch is deeply sorry about the marriage alliance, so he ordered me to bring this item to you as an apology for the Han family's impolite behavior."
As he spoke, he waved behind him.
Immediately, servants carried out an iron cage wrapped in black cloth.
"There is a third-tier spirit beast in here. It was hunted by the patriarch when he led the guard team. It was only half a step away from becoming a spirit beast king. Its flesh and blood have the ability to reshape one's bones. If a martial artist consumes it, serious injuries can be healed, and even if there are no injuries, one can condense internal energy and advance one's martial arts realm."
The middle-aged man continued speaking.
He glanced at Wang Yue meaningfully.
Qin Jiu was surprised, then pondered for a moment and said, "Then I shall accept it without hesitation."
"Please tell Uncle Han that although the marriage alliance has been called off, the bond between him and my father remains. If possible, the Qin family is willing to form an alliance with the Han family to advance and retreat together in Songshan County."
"I will certainly convey this to the head of the family."
The man's face lit up with joy.
After bowing again, he hurriedly returned to the Han family.
"A third-tier spirit beast..."
"I didn't expect the Han family to still have this. No wonder the Han family hasn't produced another strongman in recent years."
Wang Yue watched the middle-aged man leave, seemingly lost in thought.
Qin Jiu was taken aback and asked, "Uncle Wang, do you know about this spirit beast?"
"Back then, the patriarch and I joined forces to search for this beast. In the end, it was obtained by the Han family. The patriarch, considering his friendship with Han Zheng, did not compete for it. I never expected that it would return to the Qin family in this way."