Chapter 1293 - 922: What Is Regret?

Zhang Chen did not object, and Mrs. Zhang, his only elder, had no opinion either, thus the matter was settled.

"With all the troubles I have now, will I bring unpredictable crises to the Zhong Family?" Zhang Chen spoke hesitantly.

Zhong Wubai shook his head upon hearing: "Troubles? My Zhong Family has never feared any trouble. Besides, I have high hopes for you. Since I am optimistic about you, I need to place a heavy bet before you rise up; otherwise, how can my Zhong Family place a heavy bet once you truly ascend one day? With your means, the Zhang Family will eventually return to your hands, and you will lead it towards further glory, then reorganizing the Eight Great Clans. As for the Great Victory Human King, although he harbors ill intentions towards you, with us old fellows protecting you, saving your life won’t be an issue."

Upon hearing Zhong Wubai’s words, Zhang Chen gave him a deep look, lifted his cup for a toast:

"Since Elder Zhong says so, it would be pretentious for me to say more; let’s keep it in the drink. I have only one thing to say: as long as Zhong Xiang is willing, I have no objections at all."

"Good! Leave the next steps to me; I will go to the Inspection and Supervision Department to find a suitable high person to select a good date for engagement, then discuss the wedding date." Zhong Wubai said to Zhang Chen.

While they were talking, they drank some more wine, then Zhong Wubai left, full of excitement, leaving the family sitting quietly at the table eating.

"I can’t believe you’re already at the age of marriage." Mrs. Zhang said with a sigh, lifting her cup to drink a glass of wine.

"Indeed, I too have reached marrying age!" Zhang Chen sighed softly.

People always have to marry!

In that historical space-time, people are too far removed from the present time-space, so distant that Zhang Chen’s Reincarnation Mark cannot sense Lady Biyun’s trace. The future changes of Heaven and Earth are unpredictable; Zhang Chen must leave his bloodline in the world, right?

Zhong Wubai walked all the way to Zhong Xiang’s room, where Zhong Xiang was still dressed in male attire, slowly transcribing a book in his hand.

"I’ve settled the marriage matter with Zhang Chen; you have no objections to your marriage with Zhang Chen, right?" Zhong Wubai asked Zhong Xiang.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiang blushed, lowered his head further, seemingly buried in the book: "All up to Grandpa."

Seeing Zhong Xiang’s expression, Zhong Wubai laughed: "Zhang Chen is a dragon among men; marrying him is the best decision of your life. Ever since the farewell in the Northern Land, I’ve watched his every step of growth closely; he’s someone worth placing the heavy bet on for our Zhong Family. Those blind folk of the Zhang Family, having a True Dragon yet not ensnaring him, instead wanting to push him to apologize to Prince Pingbian, what a waste!"

"Zhang Chen’s father, Zhang Shicheng, once schemed against the Great Victory royal family; I fear the royal family will not let it rest! Although they temporarily agree to restore Zhang Chen’s status, they merely want to use him to see if he can stir waves within the Zhang Family, even tear apart the Eight Great Clans. Once the Eight Great Clans are destroyed, I fear the Human King will settle accounts, and our Zhong Family will be implicated." Zhong Xiang hesitated: "We shouldn’t drag the whole family into turmoil for my marriage; you may as well drive me out, so that I can marry Zhang Chen without any issues!"

"Ah, do you underestimate Grandpa? Is Grandpa the type to fear trouble? Zhang Chen is now alone; marrying him makes him part of our Zhong Family. With us supporting from behind, plus people like Xie Lingyun assisting greatly, the chances of Zhang Chen reclaiming the Zhang Family are significant. Once the Zhang Family takes over the Zhang Family, our Zhong Family connects with such an Ancient Race, and the future rises as well. As for the Great Victory Human King? The Eight Great Clans are not fools; how could they senselessly engage in self-defeating conflict? For the Great Victory Human King, supporting Zhang Chen to control the Zhang Family, using the Zhang Family to contain and divide the Eight Great Clans, is the most correct choice; Zhang Chen will be fine." Zhong Wubai’s voice was full of confidence:

"Rest assured and wait for the marriage."

"When we returned from the Northern Land years ago, I once said there are only two people in this world who are worthy of marrying you from your generation: one is Zhuge Cheng, and the other is Zhang Chen. Your vision is excellent; you chose Zhang Chen at the time, which shows your vision surpasses Grandpa’s by far." Zhong Wubai’s voice was full of nostalgia.

No one knows, Zhang Chen was long since Zhong Xiang’s objective; high-end hunters often appear in the form of prey.

Zhong Xiang was speechless upon hearing this, recalling her mastery of the Qilin Flame, yet still being ravaged by Zhang Chen. Thinking back to their occasions of tomb raiding, her way of recognizing Zhang Chen’s potential imposed too great costs.

Back then, she wielded the Qilin Flame, yet still fell for that despicable, shameless scoundrel. Since then, Zhong Xiang felt that lad was material for great deeds.

From childhood to adulthood, Zhong Xiang never lost; who would have known one day she’d trip over a little mound, overturned by a little bumpkin? And endured such terrible humiliation?

Zhong Xiang once heard the best way to revenge on a man?

Is to marry him!

Eat his, live in his, then birth a spoil child, waste all his riches, irritate him daily, ensuring he never has peace.

Watching the flush on Zhong Xiang’s face, Zhong Wubai laughed heartily, then turned and walked out of the room, to the backyard to instruct the servants to prepare the carriages, heading towards the Inspection and Supervision Department.

Inside the Inspection and Supervision Department

Xie Xuan and Xie Lingyun sat facing each other, looking at one another, with a slightly tense atmosphere between father and daughter.

"You’re not young anymore; it’s about time you considered marriage," Xie Xuan said to Xie Lingyun, with a heartfelt tone. "If you don’t get married soon, your peers in Kyoto are already settling down one after another. If you regret it later, it will be too late."

Xie Lingyun replied expressionlessly, "I have already reached the Tenth Tier, granting a lifespan of millions of years, with hopes for the great path of immortality. Who could possibly be a match for me?"

"Among the current talents in the world, the only one worthy of you is Zhang Chen. We’ve watched Zhang Chen grow along the way, and you should know how great his potential is. If you miss out on Zhang Chen, you truly risk a lonely end," Xie Xuan said, looking at Xie Lingyun, his voice filled with emotion, "It’s not that I’m pressing you, but your mother’s dying wish was for me to find you a good match. Zhang Chen is indeed the best choice for you."

Upon hearing her mother’s final wish, Xie Lingyun fell silent.

Xie Xuan saw Xie Lingyun’s expression and sensed an opportunity. He quickly asked, "What do you think of Zhang Chen?"

"A very important and good friend," Xie Lingyun immediately replied without thinking.

"A good friendship can develop into romance. Both of you have great talents. He can accompany you for millions of years of immortality, and even guard your path. Supporting each other could be a great choice. Just think, after millions of years, when everyone you know is gone, having someone by your side is a joyful thing. At least you won’t be lonely." Xie Xuan advised earnestly.

"Lonely?" Xie Lingyun heard these words and fell silent.

"You should think about it carefully," Xie Xuan said, "and once you’ve decided, give me a straightforward answer."

"If it means being with him for millions of years, I suppose I could accept that," Xie Lingyun said.

"Great! I’ll invite Zhang Chen over right away to propose," Xie Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and made a firm decision, slapping his thigh.

Xie Lingyun didn’t object as she sat there. Just as the atmosphere between father and daughter was harmonious, a guard announced Zhong Wubai’s arrival.

Zhong Wubai is now a Tenth Tier powerhouse, which makes it impossible for Xie Lingyun and Xie Xuan to refuse his request to meet.

Moreover, the two have become implicit allies due to Zhang Chen’s matters, so there is even less reason to refuse Zhong Xiang who came for a visit.

A few days ago, Xie Xuan rushed back from the outside world because he wanted to plead for Zhang Chen, and he stayed in the Inspection and Supervision Department.

Xie Xuan and Xie Lingyun welcomed Zhong Wubai in. After they sat down, Zhong Wubai took a sip of tea before getting to the point: "I requested to see you two leaders today for a private matter."

"A private matter? What private matter does the elderly gentleman have?" Xie Xuan asked curiously.

"It’s regarding my daughter’s marriage! My daughter is already betrothed, and I wanted to ask Leader Xie to help choose an auspicious date," Zhong Wubai said with a face full of joy.

Xie Xuan was shocked: "Who in the world could be worthy of your family’s Qilin Child?"

Zhong Xiang dazzled an era with his brilliance, and Xie Xuan found it hard to imagine anyone being worthy of Zhong Xiang.

Suddenly, a figure flashed in his mind, making his heart skip a beat as he thought to himself, ’Could it be him?’ He thought of Zhang Chen. If anyone could be a match for Zhong Xiang, it would surely be Zhang Chen.

Among all the young talents in Kyoto, Zhang Chen seemed the only fit for Zhong Xiang.

"Could it be that the son-in-law I had my eyes on has been snatched away by someone else?" Xie Xuan cursed internally with anxiety but maintained his composure, asking, "Who is the young man worthy of Zhong Xiang?"

"Who else could it be? You also know him; it’s Zhang Chen. The child is unfortunate. He lost his parents at a young age and struggled alone in the Northern Land, constantly battling life and death. Later, he suffered a broken engagement, betrayed by his family in Kyoto, wandering without anyone to comfort him. When I mentioned the proposal, he immediately agreed," Zhong Wubai said, full of emotion.

Hearing Zhong Wubai’s words, Xie Xuan became anxious: "How can Zhong Xiang marry Zhang Chen? How can Zhong Xiang be betrothed to Zhang Chen?"

"Why can’t Zhong Xiang be betrothed to Zhang Chen? You speak so strangely," Zhong Wubai replied with dissatisfaction.

Xie Xuan realized his loss of composure and quickly tried to recover: "I just think Zhang Chen comes with so much trouble. I’m not sure the Zhong Family can withstand such a storm."