I Can See Your Combat Power-Chapter 964 - 258: Engagement
Chapter 964 -258: Engagement
My name is Tang Luo, I am twenty years old this year, and I am a diligent and tenacious martial arts master. Even if a mountain crumbled before me, I wouldn’t furrow my brow, but right now, I am panicking like never before!
“What sister-in-law? Who is she, and when is she coming? How could such a big deal not be discussed with me first? Where did you get this news from?”
Laden with questions like rain, Tang Xing bombarded his brother, and as the Spiritual Fire Pride looked up, he noticed his older brother’s attempt at composure, yet his face was somewhat pale.
In all his life, this was the first time Tang Xing had detected a hint of nervousness in his brother, which he found incredibly amusing. He hurriedly laughed and said, “Brother, you are an unparalleled genius of our times, isn’t it just about taking a miss from the Xu Clan? What is there to be nervous about!”
“Am I nervous about this?” Tang Luo responded coldly, “A marriage arranged solely by my parents’ command is like making a joke of one’s lifetime of happiness. Do you think I’m the type who likes to gamble my whole life away?”
Seeing his brother’s serious expression, Tang Xing realized the gravity of the situation, but upon hearing the content, he couldn’t help but carefully observe Tang Luo’s complexion, and cautiously said, “But… weren’t you once the Gambling God of Xiling City? You used to like betting very much…”
As Tang Luo’s face grew darker, Tang Xing wisely shut his mouth, not delving further into the topic. His eyes nonchalantly surveyed the surroundings, and he quietly took a few steps back, cautiously forming a Vajra Seal behind his body.
After all, a snap of the void finger hurt so much, and Tang Xing didn’t want to get hit again for no reason.
But at this moment, Tang Luo had no mood for such frivolous antics. As soon as he heard his mother Xu Shuhui mention a miss from the Xu Clan, his brain almost exploded.
Of course, he didn’t want to marry a stranger. If it were a miss from a normal family, it would be fine to refuse the marriage and make some compensation. But confronting a miss from the Yuanzhou Xu Clan was another ordeal, as it would be akin to humiliation—after all, the tradition of the Xu Clan was to take in sons-in-law, and allowing their miss to “marry down” into Longzhou was only out of consideration for his external kinship status and exceptional martial arts talent.
“This must be some kind of curse!”
Muttering a curse under his breath, Tang Luo felt a touch of despair. Even after living in this realm for twenty years, he still couldn’t become accustomed to the way clans blurred the lines of interpersonal boundaries.
It seemed like everyone wanted to arrange something for him. Over the years, he had been trying his best to go along with it, but when his mother wanted to arrange his lifelong affair, he couldn’t help feeling somewhat irritable.
Tang Xing, sensitive to his brother’s displeasure, softly consoled, “Brother, don’t be nervous. The letter says your sister-in-law is a miss from the Mysterious Moon lineage of Middle Ying City in Yuanzhou, with outstanding looks and a good family background. She should be a good match for you, right?”
“Good looks and family background make for a marriage? Do you think it’s about breeding?” Tang Luo, upset and out of sorts, couldn’t help but vent at Tang Xing, then immediately apologized, “Sorry, I’m a bit agitated right now, and my tone wasn’t right. I have to go to the Sect right away. Remember to take the Age-Retaining Pills back to Jiejiang City and deliver them to the Ning Family.”
Having said that, not waiting for Tang Xing’s response, Tang Luo took off, soaring towards the Sect. He had to resolve this matter before his father Tang Sen and his mother Xu Shuhui returned to Longxi!
Once he arrived at the Sect of Lanshan City, he found that everyone had a beaming smile on their faces, and even the looks they gave him were filled with joy. Holding back his confusion, Tang Luo approached Sect Head Tang Zu to express his doubts.
“Minister Luo doesn’t know?” Tang Zu appeared very surprised, “This marriage proposal has been settled several months ago. The Xu Clan has greatly favored Minister Luo even breaking the custom that women do not marry outsiders. Furthermore, the Mysterious Moon Sword Sect’s Sword Venerable has prepared a generous dowry. I’ve heard that Miss Xu Qingyue is also recognized as the jewel of Ying City. Minister Luo is indeed very fortunate!”
Such views on marriage were superior, but Tang Luo was too exhausted to retort and could only point at himself, “Let’s put aside whether it’s fortunate or not, for such a major incident, shouldn’t someone consult with the person involved, which is me? I am the Tang Clan’s finest young warrior, yet you’re just going to stand by and watch the Xu Clan employ their beauty trap without doing anything about it!?”
“How can you speak like that? The affairs of clan members are the affairs of the Sect, and Minister Luo’s business is a major concern of the Sect! If the Xu Clan intended to take in a son-in-law, the Sect would never agree. But this is about giving away a daughter, not taking in a son-in-law. Besides, could a mere girl subdue the unrivaled pride of Longxi?”
Tang Zu’s face was filled with confidence in Tang Luo as he exclaimed, “What’s more, there are the commands of our parents and the words of matchmakers. The Sect Head and Lady Tang wouldn’t have chosen wrongly for Minister Luo. Minister Luo, you should meditate in peace on Aran Mountain, and leave the wedding preparations to the Sect. We will ensure that this event becomes the grandest ceremony in Longxi!”
Looking at the Sect elder buzzing with enthusiasm, Tang Luo’s mouth twitched, and he turned around to leave, thinking the Sect would have stood up for him. Now, it seemed like he had made a miscalculation!
Tang Luo, having left the Sect, made his way to the Wind Media Department and immediately sought out Tang Feng, who was busy with documents, and dragged him into a quiet chamber.
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“My mother mentioned a marriage proposal to me in Yuanzhou. Do you know about it?”
Tang Feng looked completely clueless, “The clan’s messages are all delivered by the Wind Media Department. How could I not know about it!”
“If you knew, then why didn’t you mention such important news last time you came to Aran Mountain!?”
“Marrying a wife is a minor affair. Why would it need a special trip to convey? Besides, the young lady chosen by the Sect Head and Lady Tang can’t be wrong.”
After saying this, Tang Feng then said to Tang Luo, “You’ve come at the right time. I have a matter of great importance to seek your help with.”
At this moment, Tang Luo was in no mood to deal with intelligence matters for the Wind Media Department. After several prompts of “I’m busy, I’m busy,” he turned to leave, but was stopped by Tang Feng, “This matter is indeed very important, concerning an exceptional strong individual!”
“There are so many powerful individuals in the world, if we care about each one, we wouldn’t be able to live.”
Tang Luo turned away, dissatisfied, “Besides, you should go to Xiao Clan’s leader with such matters, why come to me!”
“We already have!” Tang Feng said earnestly, “The Wind Media Department has informed the Xiao Clan’s leader, asking him to be responsible for the defense of Boma City. And for Lanshan City, we are relying on Minister Luo!”
“Hmm?” Hearing Tang Feng speak so seriously, Tang Luo turned around, puzzled, “Are you saying this extraordinary strong individual is targeting the Tang Clan? What’s their background?”
“We don’t know yet, but from his movements, it’s very likely he’s targeting our clan!” Tang Feng said gravely, “This person’s origins are mysterious, but his strength is immense. He cultivates both spirit and body. As soon as he emerged, he got into trouble with Buddha’s Country in Zhongzhou, repelled Liaoyin of the Esoteric Sect’s Victorious Venerable, and even exterminated the entire Non-Heaven Cultivating Family, showing extreme lethality. Buddha’s Country in Zhongzhou has named him the Devil Lord Hook Chen!”
