Bab 43: Dates
Buy Ling Hua a gift!?
Zhao Wen and Zhao Jia looked at each other?
Cai'er don't you already have Huizhong? Has she not sacrificed enough for you? Son, if you don't end this, Mother can only see that Ling Hua meets her maker.
Zhao Jia's hand twitched. Little Punk, you have your hands in two pots? Is Daughter-in-law not enough for you? Must I use the Heavenly Punishing Paddle to mend your delinquent ways?
Suddenly, Ling Fan cracked her knuckles. Humph, he thinks he can buy me with a gift? Do I look like someone's mistress? I'll-I'll cut him!!!
CRACK! CHINK!
Cold pressure blasted out from Ling Fan and a thin membrane of ice quickly formulated at her feet.
For the first time, everyone turned their attention to her.
"Who's that?"
"Are my eyes seeing correctly? A little girl is displaying the aura of a Martial Adept!"
Several others gazed at Ling Fan as though she was a rough diamond. Clearly she was a new talent.
Someone asked, "Matriarch Zhao, who is this young child and what is her bone age?"
Zhao Qiang provided answer. "Everyone, this is Ling Clan's Young Miss Ling Fan. She is currently 6 years old."
Hisses erupted all about.
"Six years old!"
"A Martial Adept at six!? Is this the daughter of Patriarch Ling and Fierce Fairy?"
"Ling Dreamboat sure hid her well!"
Unbeknownst to all, Fang Lijuan took a deep look at Ling Fan.
Jin Bo shuffled forward as he recalled that Ling Fan had spoken earlier. "Junior Ling, if this King is correct, you seem to have intimate knowledge regarding Lord Godkiller. May I ask, what exactly is your relationship is with him?
Zhao Jia snorted, "Junior, you can't view her just as Ling Clan's Young Miss....If you must know, Lord Godkiller's disciples are in fact the Ling Clan's guardian beasts. Offending her is courting death. In fact, Lord Godkiller dotes on her."
Everyone stiffened and redoubled their stares at Ling Fan. Her attention, however, was planning on how she was going to jump over the wall and cut out Zhao Ding's eyes. Later tonight, he sure was gonna get his.
Jin Bo changed his tune immediately. Sporting a bright smile, he asked, "Young Miss Ling, if you have time, I'd like to invite you over to our Jin Clan. Our chefs are renowned throughout Savant City...they'll be happy to make whatever sweets your desire."
"Miss Ling Fan, our Chen Clan..."
"Young Miss, our Lei Clan..."
In less than three breaths, Ling Fan received invitations to visit all the leading clans. However, the little adorable girl was still occupied. She was imagining over and over again how she was going to impale Zhao Ding's with her sword.
Waving her hands to calm the crowd, Zhao Wen said, "Everyone as you can see Junior Ling is still very young. Shouldn't you be making such inquiries to her father Patriarch Ling? Those without guardian beasts, wouldn't this be an opportunity to visit the Ling Clan now?"
Swoosh! Someone left behind a trailing voice, "Matriarch Zhao, thanks for the hospitality. This one has an important engagement."
Swish!
"This Lei also has things to do!"
In less than two breaths, the only ones left were Fang Lijuan and Jin Bo. Zhao Qiang shifted about uncomfortably as Fang Lijuan stared at him like he was a chicken bone. The tension was slowly rising between the two.
The sound of light pattering steps entered the Hall. Long Mei Xing appeared. She carried a tray with a teapot and a delicate cup. Stopping before Zhao Jia, she winked, "Grandmother, Mei Xing has brought over your special afternoon tea."
Ling Fan motioned Gray Shadow over.
"Young Miss, you have something to say," asked Gray Shadow.
"Mhm..Earlier someone happen to mention that Master Zhao Ding is married. Is this true? What's her name? That person also said, she's a peerless beauty...is this true?"
While Ling Fan interrogated Gray Shadow, Fang Lijuan noticed Zhao Qiang attention was immediately centered on Long Mei Xing. Eyes narrowing, she asked, "Qiang, who's this? Is she a cousin, I have yet to meet?"
Seeing as the conversation was leading away from Lord Godkiller, Jin Bo asked, "Matriarch Zhao, do you have any suggestions on how to choose Lord Godkiller's disciple?"
As Long Mei Xing offered the cup to Zhao Jia, Zhao Qiang said, "Miss Fang, you should know she is my fiance, Long Mei Xing."
Fang Lijuan stiffened.
Zhao Wen rubbed her glabella. Couldn't her brother be more delicate? She could only smooth things with a distraction.
"Juniors Fang and Jin, tomorrow why don't you bring your guardian beasts to Dragon Claw Cliff. Just as my Big Brother suggested, we will hold a competition prior to the duel. Since there are three beasts, we will have them do a battle royale. This way, each beast will have an opportunity to display their merits and Lord Godkiller can choose accordingly."
Gray Shadow's eyes scrunched. How was she going to reply without exposing Tian Cai's identity?
Zhao Jia's nodded approvingly at Long Mei Xing. Having her reside in her abode, turned out to be a very good decision. Already, she knew all of Zhao Jia's likes and dislikes. During this short time, she had already determined her to be a good match.
"Good Child, when Zhao Qiang returns, we can think of an auspicious date."
Long Mei Xing trembled and she threw a lovingly look at Zhao Qiang. Immediately, his Battle God persona collapsed and his eyes softened as he met her gaze.
Fang Lijuan's aura burst. "Zhao Qiang, you sure have guts! What about our years in 4th Heaven?"
Zhao Jia spat out her wine. In Zhao Qiang's eyes, it sprayed in slow motion. To his horror, Zhao Jia pulled out the Heavenly Punishing Net. His eyes constricted endlessly. Weren't the spikes bigger than before. And then he remembered an important matter. His grandmother had recently upgraded the f*cking net!
"You!!!!" exclaimed Zhao Jia, pointing furiously at her grandson.
Oblivious to those happenings, Gray Shadow was sweating bullets. Ling Fan had been waiting several breaths for an answer.
"Sister Gray! You not speaking clearly proves Master Zhao Ding does have a wife. Is it some secret for you not to reveal that?"
Although, Gray Shadow didn't want to reveal Tian Cai's identity, Mu Huizhong was the problem. How was she going to explain that demonic woman to Ling Fan?
"Er this...Young Miss...Master Zhao Ding is is in fact married. However, they are separated. Most likely, she-she will never return."
"Eh.."
On the other side of hall, Zhao Qiang walked over to Long Mei Xing and clasped her hand. His intention was to somehow grab her and run. "Miss Fang, those days in 4th Heaven ended long ago. Back then, didn't I say we could be nothing more than Brother and Sister? In my eyes, only Long Mei Xing may be my Dao Partner."
As soon as he finished his words, Zhao Qiang began to make preparations for the getaway. If necessary, they would elope to some other heaven.
Long Mei Xing's eyes misted over.
On Fang Lijuan's jade like forehead, a thick line of fury formed and her eyes turned black.
Jin Bo immediately stepped back, "Matriarch Zhao, apparently you have a more important matter to attend to. How about you finalize the details for tomorrow and I'll be sure to bring over our guardian beasts."
Nodding, Zhao Wen replied, "Forgive this seat for not showing you out. We'll send word to you later."
As Jin Bo left, Ling Fan's big black eyes softened. "She-She may not return? Sister Gray, how can that be?"
Inwardly, Gray Shadow was thanking the divinities the b*tch wasn't coming back. Although she had yet to meet Mu Donghai, Gray Shadow knew all the Mu women were batsh*t crazy.
Putting her best miserable face on, she replied, "Young Miss may not know, but Master Zhao Ding's wife was asked to return to her clan. For many years they had been immersed in a clan war. Both sides are lead by Grand Empyreans. As such, she surmised, she would be cannon fodder. Master Zhao Ding, in fact was lamenting the other day that she wasn't returning."
Ling Fan trembled. Big Brother must be a poor lonely, sad soul.
In Gray Shadows memory, Tian Cai was sitting down the other morning, carefully tasting his cup of joe.
"It's not the same. It's never tasted the same since she left. Mu Fiance' will I ever be able to taste your coffee again? Even your younger sister Mu Huiqing cannot brew the same as you."
"If-If it helps Master Zhao Ding feel better. You may tell him that Miss Ling Hua has dearly been looking forward to their date tonite," said Ling Fan with watery eyes.
Gray Shadow's eyebrows and cheeked stretched with perplexion. If he feels better?
Zhao Jia, who was about to bag up Zhao Qiang for a century in the Heavenly Punishing Net, somehow heard Ling Fan's words.
Date!
Zhao Wen, who was about to forcibly settle down Fang Lijuan, heard as well.
Date!
Before anyone could move, Empyrean might filled the room. In one brilliant flash, Zhao Jia and Zhao Wen disappeared with Ling Fan.
Zhao Qiang released a huge sigh of relief as Long Mei Xing looked at him adoringly.
Gray Shadow was scratching her head. What just happened?
"Zhao Qiang, if you insist on marrying her, she can only be the second wife. When you won the competition in 4th Heaven, you knew the winner would be betrothed to me. If you must know, Father has come personally this time to set the marriage date."
Zhao Qiang face blanched whiter than snow.
Patriarch Fang!!!
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