Chapter 614: Chapter 270: Eliminating Hidden Dangers, Cyan Simurgh Phoenix, Spirit Void Talisman Scripture

After Patriarch Hongg left with his twin daughters, Fu Yongfan entered holding a long list of gifts along with the matching presents.

Fu Changsheng took it and glanced over.

He only selected the method for creating the Life Replacement Talisman’s incomplete scroll, the Purple Luo Celestial Fragrance Grass that can enhance the divine sense of demon beasts, Celestial Thunder Bamboo, and Three-Star Stone, letting Brother Fan charge the rest into the family treasury.

Finally.

He pointed to the seat below and let Brother Fan sit down.

A technique was applied to the array, closing it, then he began to speak:

"Brother Fan, are you interested in taking another co-wife?"

Fu Yongfan was momentarily stunned but then immediately thought of the Hongg family’s twin sisters who had been frequently casting flirtatious glances his way at the banquet. Since he had already suspected this, Fu Yongfan was not too surprised and saluted:

"Marriage affairs are originally dictated by parents and matchmakers.

Logically, I should not have any objection.

But you know my situation, Father.

For years, I’ve been stuck at the Qi Refining stage, without mastering any skills in the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, and Jade Lotus hasn’t despised me for it. I’ve been so grateful, why would I dare to hope for the blessing of having both of them?"

The feelings between Brother Fan and Jade Lotus are deep.

He can understand.

But precisely because of this, even if the Hongg family’s twins marry in, they will only be used for alliance, unable to sway Brother Fan.

The most crucial thing is.

Brother Fan’s aptitude is too poor.

If he could cultivate with Hongg family’s daughters, his future path might be longer.

Fu Changsheng said:

"Don’t be in a rush to refuse this matter; discuss it with Master Cai and Jade Lotus first. It’s not too late to respond to me once you’ve reached a decision."

Fu Changsheng did not want any rift to form between the couple.

Fu Yongfan wanted to say that discussing this was unnecessary, but he swallowed the words back; it was just a formal step, no harm at all.

Once he left the Council Hall.

Upon returning to his courtyard, Fairy Lady Cai and Jade Lotus were speaking about something, Jade Lotus’s eyes were red, seemingly having cried.

Fu Yongfan immediately hurried over, showing concern:

"What’s happened, why are you crying?"

"Brother Fan, don’t mind her, she’s a mother now, and yet can’t handle anything." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Fairy Lady Cai was somewhat regretful.

This daughter was doted on due to childhood illness, but now had developed into a timid character, even after entering Foundation Establishment and becoming a mother, she remained indecisive.

If she herself could live for several more decades.

With her care, she could be a little more assured.

But how many years does she have left?

If she cannot help her daughter become independent before passing, she cannot rest in peace.

Jade Lotus felt aggrieved from her mother’s scolding, and now with Brother Fan’s return, she couldn’t hold back her tears:

"Husband, mother said.... said you want to marry the Hongg sisters, is it true?"

At the banquet.

The demeanor of Patriarch Hongg and the Hongg family twins was obvious to any discerning person, especially Fairy Lady Cai.

Fu Yongfan, who isn’t good at lying.

Bravely said:

"Father did mention this to me, but I rejected him outright."

Upon hearing this.

Jade Lotus’s tears turned to smiles.

Fairy Lady Cai, feeling comforted yet shaking her head, said:

"Brother Fan, this marriage cannot be refused."

Jade Lotus’s smile immediately vanished, nervously gripping Brother Fan.

Brother Fan patted her hand, sat on the stone stool opposite Fairy Lady Cai, thoughtfully saying:

"Mother, if you’re worried about jeopardizing the alliance between our Fu family and the Hongg family, rest assured. Yongrui, Yongfuu are both unmarried, Father can choose one of them."

"Brother Fan, tell me, why did your father choose you?"

Fu Yongfan paused.

This aspect.

He hadn’t thought deeply.

Seeing this, Master Cai slowly said:

"Years ago, you defied your mother’s opposition and insisted on marrying Jade Lotus; it was your father who convinced your mother. Your feelings for Jade Lotus, do you think your father wouldn’t understand? Yet why did he choose you over Yongrui or Yongfuu; is it just to disrupt your harmony?"

Awakened from a dream.

Fu Yongfan muttered:

"Mother, are you saying father has ulterior motives?"

Enlightenment struck.

Master Cai was quite gratified.

Yet seeing his daughter still clueless, she couldn’t help but sigh.

Master Cai pointed to the array.

Fu Yongfan understood immediately, using a technique to close the courtyard’s array.

Fairy Lady Cai’s face turned solemn, slowly speaking:

"Brother Fan, do you remember years ago, the Elder Council discussing the matter of appointing a Crown Prince?"

Fu Yongfan nodded slightly.

Back then, it was initially brought up by the eldest uncle to secure his position, but was eventually dismissed by Grandmaster Yu’s words, "The Patriarch is in his prime, the appointment of a Crown Prince can wait," and thus no action was taken.

Fu Yongfan’s heart stirred:

"Mother, are you saying Father has moved to appoint a Crown Prince?"

The Gongsun Family and Hongg Family both underwent internal strife due to issues of succession, and for this reason the Elders have privately discussed that settling the next Patriarch candidate in advance would be wise.

Otherwise.

It is easy to cause family turmoil.

Fairy Lady Cai furrowed her brow and said:

"The true intentions of the Patriarch are unknown to us, but if you marry a Hongg family woman, you gain a Ninth-Grade Noble Family as leverage; if you successfully reach Foundation Establishment in the future, your hope of inheriting the Crown Prince position increases substantially."

Fairy Lady Cai left one thing unsaid.

Among the Patriarch’s children, only Yongyi has a Ninth-Grade relative-in-law; over the years, Yongyi has repeatedly achieved merits and enjoys considerable standing in the clan, having entered Foundation Establishment for over a decade, nearing a breakthrough to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.