Chapter 1942: Marriage Proposal
Pei Donglai furrowed his brows slightly. As a member of the Human Imperial Palace, he was extremely familiar with the Emperor's List. The moment Silver Moon finished speaking, a name came to his mind—Lin Feng.
Lin Feng had been listed on the Emperor's List over a year ago. It was said that his cultivation was only at the Martial Emperor Realm, and he had fought against Ji Shang on the day of Ji Shang's enfeoffment. Unfortunately, he had not been present for that battle and had not witnessed it. Without a doubt, the person he had just spoken with was Lin Feng.
Silver Moon looked at Pei Dongqing and said with a smile, "Pei Dongqing, according to your logic, members of the Ancient Saint Clans should naturally be stronger. But then your uncle, Pei Donglai, is inferior to others. Does that mean your Pei Clan is too weak, or is your uncle too weak?"
"Little Moon, that's enough." As Silver Moon's words fell, Yin Rui scolded her. Pei Donglai was no ordinary person, after all. Behind him stood the Pei Clan and the Human Imperial Palace. He had even gone out of his way to gift them a Demon Emperor Turtle Pill earlier. Yet this girl Silver Moon kept mocking him—it was truly improper.
Pei Dongqing felt his face burn. His earlier words had indeed carried that implication, and now Silver Moon's retort made it feel like he was slapping his own face.
Silver Moon, however, turned her gaze to Lin Wushang and winked at him playfully, her mischievous nature on full display. This made everyone present instantly understand the situation—it seemed that both Pei Donglai and Lin Feng had come with their own agendas today.
"What Little Princess Silver Moon says is true. In the past, when I was at the Martial Emperor Realm, I might not have been Lin Feng's equal. But how can martial arts be judged by a single realm alone? That would be too arbitrary. As for who is truly stronger, the two of us are no longer on the same level, so there is no need to compare," Pei Donglai said calmly, making the atmosphere even more intriguing. Wasn't his implication clear? He and Lin Feng were not on the same level, so there was no need for him to compare himself to Lin Feng.
"Then I can only congratulate you, Senior, for being born a few years earlier," Silver Moon said with a giggle. Anyone could see that she was siding with Lin Feng.
Silver Moon was very uncomfortable with Pei Donglai's gift of the turtle pill and his earlier insinuations. She could clearly hear their purpose in coming, and she was determined not to let them succeed, so she did her best to mock and ridicule them.
"Little Princess Silver Moon is mistaken," Ji Jiang stepped forward and said slowly. "On the day Ji Shang was enfeoffed, when Lin Feng fought him, Ji Shang did not go all out. He underestimated Lin Feng, which allowed Lin Feng to escape by luck. Later, when Ji Shang wanted to unleash his true strength, the War King Academy stopped the fight and forbade further combat. Otherwise, how could Lin Feng, a mere Martial Emperor Realm cultivator, have fought against Ji Shang?"
"You are from the Ji Clan, so naturally you speak on Ji Shang's behalf," Silver Moon retorted, unconvinced.
"I am merely stating the facts. In the past, Pei Donglai held the third seat on the Emperor's List. Everyone here knows who the two people ahead of him were—what extraordinary figures they were. The Little Princess's comparison is truly absurd," Ji Jiang continued. Someone from the Yu Clan also stepped forward and said with a smile, "Pei Donglai is already considered a senior figure to us younger generations. He was a dominant force in his time. Comparing him to Lin Feng is already elevating Lin Feng's status."
Seeing this situation, many in the crowd thought to themselves that Lin Feng had indeed offended many people. The Ji Clan needed no further explanation—the battle on the day of Ji Shang's enfeoffment had thoroughly enmired them. Moreover, they had heard that Ji Wuyou's eyes had been blinded because of Lin Feng, and Ji Wuyou was betrothed to Yu Jing. The two families were closely allied, so naturally they stood together. In comparison, Lin Feng seemed isolated and weak.
"What kind of logic is that? According to you, the younger generation can never surpass their predecessors. Then people like Ying Cheng and Ji Shang would also be inferior to the figures on the previous Emperor's List. And on the current Emperor's List, there are several people here—Senior Battle Monk, Senior Xie Yue, and my Silver Clan's Yin Gutian. Are you saying they are all inferior to the previous generation's list members?"
Silver Moon was displeased. These people's words were irritating, ganging up together as if they wanted to belittle Lin Feng until he was worthless.
"Silver Moon, there's no need to waste words on people like them," Lin Feng said calmly, causing those people's expressions to stiffen slightly. Lin Feng then turned his gaze to Yin Rui and said, "Senior, your cultivation far surpasses mine. Although I have some good items, I fear you might not think much of them. I have here a green lotus, formed from Dao intent, which I would like to gift to Little Princess Silver Moon as a token of my sincerity."
With that, Lin Feng waved his hand, and a green lotus materialized, radiating a wondrous Dao intent as it floated gently toward Silver Moon.
"I like this green lotus," Silver Moon said, reaching out her hand. The lotus landed in her palm. Yin Rui smiled and nodded, saying, "This Dao-conceiving green lotus is extremely precious for Little Moon. You have put much thought into this."
"Senior, there is another matter I wish to discuss on this trip," Pei Donglai spoke again. He had not intended to bring it up so soon, but given the current situation, he decided to settle this matter first.
"Donglai, feel free to speak your mind," Yin Rui said politely.
"Little Princess Silver Moon has reached the age of eighteen, in the prime of her youth, with many admirers. My nephew Dongqing has long held deep affection for her. This time, I have come hoping to make it a double celebration on Senior's birthday—to finalize a marriage alliance. The Pei Clan and the Silver Clan would become in-laws. If this comes to pass, I believe both the Pei Clan and the Human Imperial Palace would be delighted."
Pei Donglai spoke with a smile, causing Lin Wushang to grow anxious. He called out, "Brother!"
He had come today purely to offer birthday congratulations and to make contact with the Silver Clan, laying the groundwork for future relations. He had not expected Pei Donglai to bring Pei Dongqing to propose marriage.
"No!" Silver Moon also cried out urgently.
"Little Moon!" The person beside her, her father, scolded her. This matter was of great importance—how could she speak recklessly?
"Silence. Your grandfather will decide," Silver Moon's father said sternly, causing Silver Moon's eyes to fill with grievance. She looked pleadingly at Lin Wushang.
Although Yin Rui had vaguely guessed that Pei Donglai had this intention, when Pei Donglai personally proposed the marriage, Yin Rui still wore a solemn expression. The Pei Clan and the Silver Clan were both Ancient Saint Clans. Such a marriage alliance was extremely delicate—it could affect the entire power structure of Holy City Central Province. On the surface, it seemed like a good thing, but every good thing has its negative side. How sincere was the Pei Clan's proposal? Or was it merely Pei Dongqing's whim? If so, it might turn the two Ancient Saint Clans into enemies instead.
"Senior," Lin Feng also spoke at this moment, causing Yin Rui to turn his gaze to him.
"My younger brother, Lin Wushang, and Little Princess Silver Moon share mutual affection. I, Lin Feng, boldly propose to the Silver Clan on his behalf," Lin Feng said, looking at Yin Rui.
"Ridiculous," someone from the Ji Clan sneered before Yin Rui could respond. "Lin Feng's younger brother, Lin Wushang, proposing to the Silver Clan's little princess? Did I hear that correctly? What status do you have? Can Lin Wushang possibly match Little Princess Silver Moon?"
Lin Feng turned his gaze, and in an instant, a pair of Death Eyes pierced directly into that Ji Clan member. His pitch-black pupils radiated a terrifying death intent, surging into the opponent's mind, causing his face to turn ashen and his expression to change drastically.
"How dare you!" Ji Jiang and other Ji Clan experts shouted angrily, stepping forward toward Lin Feng. A terrifying, rolling aura swept out, rushing at Lin Feng, causing his long robe to flutter loudly.
"I only looked at him. Why make such a fuss? Is this what you call status? Fragile and weak," Lin Feng said calmly, withdrawing his gaze. The Ji Clan members' faces turned iron-gray as they glared at Lin Feng.
"Senior Yin Rui, if this marriage is finalized, the Pei Clan will spare no effort in cultivating Pei Dongqing and Little Princess Silver Moon. The Human Imperial Palace will also contribute," Pei Donglai continued. Yin Rui's eyes held a deep, profound light, but he made no statement.
"I, Lin Feng, have traveled all the way from a remote, insignificant place, and I have only this one younger brother. Whatever I possess, my brother Wushang will also have. The ancient scriptures I cultivate, as well as my cultivation resources, will all be given to my brother's wife in the future."
"In the face of my Pei Clan, how dare you speak of ancient scriptures and cultivation resources?" Pei Dongqing sneered at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng looked at Pei Dongqing with a hint of contempt and said, "How does your Pei Clan's foundation compare to the War King Academy?"
Pei Dongqing's expression froze, then he said, "The Pei Clan is my family. You are merely a student of the War King Academy."
"And you are merely a descendant of the Pei Clan. In the future, my status in the War King Academy may not be inferior to yours in the Pei Clan. As for resources—does your Pei Clan possess the Heavenly Derivation Scripture?"
"The Heavenly Derivation Scripture?" Pei Dongqing's expression stiffened. Some of those present had heard rumors that Lin Feng might have cultivated the Heavenly Derivation Scripture. Now that Lin Feng had personally said it, he undoubtedly possessed it.
Seeing Pei Dongqing remain silent, Lin Feng sneered again. With a thought, patterns like an ancient tree appeared on his body. In an instant, a power of ten thousand laws emanated from Lin Feng, an affinity that was startling.
"This is..." Yin Rui's eyes suddenly flashed with sharpness.
"The Heavenly Marsh Ancient Tree. Does your Pei Clan have it?" Lin Feng asked again, causing the crowd to draw in a cold breath. The divine tree Heavenly Marsh—Lin Feng had actually obtained the Heavenly Marsh Ancient Tree from the Divine Tree Valley.
Lin Feng understood clearly that if he did not show some real backing today, his reputation alone would not be enough to sway the Silver Clan. No matter how great his talent, he was still only a Martial Emperor Realm cultivator.
"As for what other resources I have, I won't bother listing them all for you. In short, the ancient scriptures I possess are no weaker than those of your Pei Clan. As for resources like Dao Seals, I am not lacking either," Lin Feng said calmly, seemingly speaking to Pei Dongqing but actually addressing the Silver Clan.