Chapter 1096: Marriage Alliance
Chapter 1096: Chapter 1096: Marriage Alliance
Small favor?
Jiang Fan didn’t think much of it until these three words were spoken.
He asked suspiciously, "Jian Family Master, are you sure it’s a small favor?"
Jian Lanjiang picked up his wine cup, gazing into the drink, and said meaningfully:
"I am named the Family Head, but I am merely a proxy pushed forth by the elders in the clan."
"There are many things I cannot decide on my own."
"This, you should understand, right?"
Jiang Fan nodded.
Whether it’s the Three God Sect or the Seven Great Sects.
The reason Seven Orifice Nascent Souls can manage the sect.
Is due to the unique nature of the Nascent Soul Realm system, Eight Orifice is half insane, Nine Aperture is fully insane.
For sect management, they delegate trustworthy Seven Apertures Disciples to handle affairs.
In small matters, the Sect Master can decide by himself.
But major decisions must be made by clear-headed Eight Orifice Nascent Souls.
The Jian Family is the same.
Jian Lanjiang said, "I am very willing to shelter the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."
"But I need a reason that can convince the elders to agree."
He looked at Jiang Fan with a meaningful smile, eyes full of appreciation:
"I have thought of a very good reason for you."
"And that is for you to marry into the Jian Family."
Pfft!
Jiang Fan was caught off guard, the wine in his mouth was sprayed out.
He widened his eyes, "Marriage alliance?"
"No, no, I already have a fiancée, several confidantes."
"I really can’t delay your family’s girls anymore."
Jian Lanjiang waved his hand, "What’s the harm in that?"
"You can marry into our family, and the other women can be considered concubines."
That is even more impossible.
Marry into the Jian Family?
Where would that leave Xu Youran and Fairy Yun Shang?
Jiang Fan spoke seriously, "Jian Family Master, I appreciate your kindness."
"Regarding sheltering, let’s pretend I didn’t bring it up."
He made this request to leave a way out for the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, not to rely entirely on the Jian Family.
Exchanging marriage for protection seems too frivolous.
Jian Lanjiang clicked his tongue and said, "Our Jian Family has many beautiful juniors, I will certainly find you an outstanding one."
So he still wanted to marry off one of the branch family girls to him.
He thought it might be Jian Weishuang.
Jiang Fan was even more unwilling to consider it.
He shook his head and said, "Jian Family Master, I’ve drunk enough wine. Could I perhaps train for a few days before the Slaughter Stele?"
He finally understood why Jian Lanjiang was so insistent on persuading him to return to the Jian Family.
It turns out he wanted to recruit him into the Jian Family.
His potential to subdue a Nine Aperture Nascent Soul and overpower six strong members of the Jian Family inspired admiration from him.
Thus came the warm invitation.
Jian Lanjiang watched Jiang Fan for a moment, a thought flickering in his mind, considering whether to let Jian Weishuang marry him.
But he restrained himself.
"Alright, let’s not mention this matter anymore."
"Let’s drink a few more cups, I will personally take you to the Slaughter Stele."
No matter how excellent Jiang Fan is, he is still just one person.
The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion behind him cannot compare to a giant like the Jian Family.
Letting the precious granddaughter marry him wouldn’t be worth it.
Not long after.
The banquet ended, and Jiang Fan came to the depths of the Jian Family.
A hall beside the Madhouse.
In the center of the hall, there was an ancient stele a hundred feet long with traces engraved on it.
It was like an arena, the traces filled with unknown Divine Power Treasure Techniques.
The difference being.
The arena was very ancient.
The stele, in contrast, was relatively recent.
"The Slaughter Stele fell from the sky in Taicang State hundreds of years ago."
"Our Jian Family’s ancestors, with their superior skills, seized it first."
"The Slaughter Skills on it have brought us boundless benefits but also endless troubles."
Jian Lanjiang looked at the stele with a complicated gaze, saying:
"If you are interested, you can also practice the Slaughter Skills you want, but you must be mentally prepared for the consequences."
Jiang Fan nodded, "Thank you, senior, I will carefully deliberate."
He took a deep breath and approached the stele.
From within the stele, a spatial light shot out, absorbing him into the stele’s interior.
From the outside.
A new mark was added to the stele, recording the number of attempts.
"I wonder how long he can last."
Jian Lanjiang was somewhat curious.
Facing an opponent at one’s own strength limit, whether one can win depends on one’s actual combat experience.
The more victories, the higher the survival chances in a real life-and-death struggle.
Until now, the best record was held by an ancestor who practiced the "No-Self Dust-Cleansing Technique."
He maintained a record of enduring for a day without defeat.
Jiang Fan’s strength limit should be at the Sixth-stage Nascent Soul Peak, right?
I wonder how long he can last.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Zong Chaosheng and Jian Weishuang rushed over side by side.
"Grandfather, Mr. Zong says he has important things to discuss with you."
Jian Weishuang said helplessly.
She accompanied Zong Chaosheng, but his attention was clearly not on touring the Jian Family.
Instead, he paid attention to the conversations of others everywhere.
Until he overheard the elders’ excited discussions about the retrieval of the War Corpse, he requested to see his grandfather.
Jian Lanjiang stroked his beard with a smile, "No business, no entry to the Three Jewels Hall."
"Mr. Zong, you came for the War Corpse, right?"
Zong Chaosheng did not hide his intentions, "Jian Family Master, you are wise."
"Junior boldly requests the Jian Family Master to marry the noble daughter to the junior, fostering an alliance between the Divine Movement Sect and the Jian Family."
Jian Lanjiang continued to smile, not the least bit surprised.
Zong Chaosheng had indeed come to inquire about the War Corpse.
If it was confirmed lost, the Divine Movement Sect would go to great lengths to find and claim it.
If it was retrieved, a marriage alliance would be formed.
The Divine Movement Sect was one of the Seven Great Sects, without a Venerate in charge.
The Jian Family’s War Corpse was naturally something they coveted.
Proposing marriage was only natural.
"Which daughter of my Jian Family does Mr. Zong fancy?" Jian Lanjiang asked.
He was happy to see an alliance with the Divine Movement Sect materialize.
Especially a marriage alliance with Zong Chaosheng, one of Taicang’s Eighteen Sons.
He was very pleased.
Zong Chaosheng smiled, "Naturally, it is Miss Weishuang. I humbly request the Jian Family Master to grant this."
Ah?
Jian Weishuang was startled and exclaimed, "Grandfather, I don’t agree!"
This was too sudden!
Jian Lanjiang waved his hand, signaling her to calm down, "Mr. Zong, would you consider someone else?"
"Weishuang is only to marry a member of the Three God Sect or Disciple Chen Jing of the True Word Venerable."
"Others will not be considered."
Zong Chaosheng seemed not too surprised.
The Jian Family would naturally save their best daughter for the Three God Sect.
He smiled, looking at the Slaughter Stele:
"Jian Family Master, I heard that when this stele fell, there was a line of writing on it."
"It was because of that, that it caused such a scramble."
"The line read: ’One who wins ten battles is bound to have the potential for Divinity Transformation.’
Jian Lanjiang’s eyes glinted slightly, observing Zong Chaosheng, "That’s right."
"So, do you have the confidence to win ten consecutive battles?"
In the battles within the stele, not to mention ten consecutive wins.
Even enduring without defeat is rare.
Our ancestor who endured a day without defeat only managed to defeat five opponents.
Far from achieving ten consecutive wins.
Zong Chaosheng gave a slight smile, "I dare to try."
"If I achieve impressive results, I hope the Jian Family Master will grant my wish."
Jian Lanjiang chuckled, "Young ones are really confident."
"Alright, if you can achieve six consecutive wins, surpassing our family’s record."
"There would be no objection to Weishuang marrying you."
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