# Chapter 1972: Resolving the Marriage Contract
The Pei family expert stared at Lin Feng. The Heavenly Derivation Scripture—if they could obtain this ancient sacred scripture, the Pei family's strength would experience a leap forward as a whole. For an ancient clan, this was absolutely a fatal temptation. Without a doubt, even if the Pei family's ancestors were to step forward, they would choose the Heavenly Derivation Scripture.
Marriage was merely a means for both sides to borrow each other's influence, but obtaining the Heavenly Derivation Scripture would strengthen their own power.
The crowd all fell silent. Clearly, the Pei family expert was tempted. That was the Heavenly Derivation Scripture.
The Pei family expert fixed his gaze on Lin Feng, silent for a moment, before finally speaking, sneering coldly: "Ridiculous. The Heavenly Derivation Scripture—are you willing to actually hand it over?"
"I said, I only have one younger brother. You just need to answer me: if I hand over the Heavenly Derivation Scripture, are you willing to give up this marriage?" Lin Feng said slowly.
"Be careful of a trick," someone beside the Pei family elder reminded him. They were all seasoned figures. If Lin Feng was truly willing to produce the Heavenly Derivation Scripture, why wouldn't he go directly to the Silver Clan instead of coming to the Pei family? Even if the Pei family gave up, wouldn't the Silver Clan then hate Lin Feng?
"Even if my Pei family cancels the marriage, your younger brother probably still won't be able to fulfill his wish."
"I'll naturally handle the Silver Clan as well," Lin Feng said with a faint smile, causing the Silver Clan members to also pause in surprise. Was Lin Feng planning to give them the Heavenly Derivation Scripture too?
The Pei family elder fell silent again, unable to see through Lin Feng's intentions. After a moment, he laughed and said: "Hand over the Heavenly Derivation Scripture first."
"Do you take the Heavenly Derivation Scripture for a plaything? Hand it over first? Now, the Pei family will announce publicly: if I am willing to pay the price of the Heavenly Derivation Scripture, your Pei family will dissolve the marriage contract," Lin Feng remained as calm as ever, causing countless thoughts to flash through the Pei family elder's mind. He knew very well that once such words were spoken, they would inevitably offend the Silver Clan. But the Heavenly Derivation Scripture...
After hesitating for a moment, the Pei family elder turned his gaze to Yin Rui of the Silver Clan and spoke: "Brother Yin Rui, if my Pei family obtains the Heavenly Derivation Scripture, we will certainly give the Silver Clan sufficient compensation as a sign of respect."
Yin Rui's expression stiffened. Then the Pei family elder turned back to look at Lin Feng and said: "Fine. As long as you are willing to use the Heavenly Derivation Scripture as the price, once my Pei family obtains the Heavenly Derivation Scripture, we will dissolve the marriage contract with the Silver Clan."
The Pei family elder always took obtaining the Heavenly Derivation Scripture as the premise. This way, the Silver Clan side could understand them more easily, and the words wouldn't be so absolute. Without the Heavenly Derivation Scripture, his words would naturally be invalid.
Hearing the Pei family elder's words, Lin Feng revealed a smile and said: "Senior is indeed righteous. For the sake of family interests, even a marriage contract can be cast aside."
The Pei family elder's expression contracted. He looked at Lin Feng, a cold light flashing in his eyes, and said: "Where is the Heavenly Derivation Scripture?"
"I need to think it over," Lin Feng said with a smile.
"You're playing with me?" A chilling aura emanated from the Pei family elder, eroding toward Lin Feng.
"Senior, I, Lin Feng, never made a definite promise," Lin Feng declared loudly, causing the Pei family members to all look displeased. One of them stepped forward, a terrifying pressure descending upon Lin Feng. A purple aura seemed to rush toward Lin Feng—it was Pei Donglai.
"Are you here to offer congratulations? Is this the Pei family's way of receiving guests?" Lin Feng mocked. The Pei family elder waved his hand and said: "Donglai!"
Pei Donglai withdrew his aura, but a murderous intent flickered in his eyes. On the day of the Imperial List Inquiry, he had stood on the Human Imperial Palace's side and couldn't do much. But now, Lin Feng actually dared to come to his Pei family and cause trouble.
"Brother Yin Rui, my apologies for this matter. Afterwards, I will send someone to your residence to offer an apology," the Pei family elder said to Yin Rui, expressing his regret. "Let us continue discussing the marriage of the two young ones. Don't let some rude fellows affect our mood."
Yin Rui snorted coldly, looking very displeased. But Lin Feng turned his gaze to Yin Rui and said with a smile: "Senior Yin Rui, if the Silver Clan still insists on proceeding with this marriage under these circumstances, I will present the Heavenly Derivation Scripture to the Pei family on the wedding day. Senior Yin Rui heard what the Pei family expert just said. The Silver Clan can imagine the consequences."
As Lin Feng's words fell, the expressions of both the Pei family and Silver Clan members changed. Lin Feng's words were too venomous. He had made the Pei family make that promise earlier precisely to lay the groundwork for this statement. And just now, even though the Pei family knew Lin Feng might be tricking them, they had to take the risk and say it. The Heavenly Derivation Scripture—no one could refuse such temptation.
"What a venomous tongue. My Pei family does not welcome you," a Pei family expert said angrily. Pei Donglai's cold aura once again pressed down on Lin Feng, causing Lin Feng to laugh and say: "Fine. Since the Pei family is expelling guests, I won't be shameless enough to stay. I'll take my leave now."
Having said this, Lin Feng actually turned around and, with Lin Wushang, walked toward the Pei family's exit. His body slowly rose into the air, causing the crowd's expressions to stiffen once more.
"Senior Yin Rui, consider my words just now. The Pei family was the first to intend to break the marriage contract. If the Silver Clan breaks it now, it's not unreasonable. If Silver Moon marries Wushang, and after they have children, I will have Wushang teach the Heavenly Derivation Scripture to their offspring when they step into the Martial Emperor Realm. At that time, their children will visit the Silver Clan to pay respects to you, the great-grandfather. Given the relationship between our two families, even presenting the Heavenly Derivation Scripture to the Silver Clan would not be impossible."
Lin Feng's voice rolled forth, causing Yin Rui's heart to stir slightly. Just now, Lin Feng had said he would give the Heavenly Derivation Scripture to the Pei family. Now, it was the Silver Clan that had the opportunity to obtain it.
"Still the same words as before: if the Pei family and Silver Clan form a marriage alliance, I will present the Heavenly Derivation Scripture to the Pei family on the wedding day. Senior Yin Rui can gamble on whether the Pei family chooses the Heavenly Derivation Scripture or their credibility. How to choose between the two, Senior Yin Rui can decide for himself."
The rolling voice continued to drift over, while Lin Feng's figure gradually disappeared from sight. The Pei family members' faces turned completely black. They had all been played by Lin Feng, and played thoroughly.
If Yin Rui insisted on fulfilling the marriage contract, the outcome might be that on the wedding day, the Pei family would obtain the Heavenly Derivation Scripture and then break off the engagement.
If Yin Rui chose to abandon the marriage contract, the outcome might be that years later, Lin Feng and the Silver Clan would be on good terms, and Silver Moon would bring her children carrying the Heavenly Derivation Scripture back to the Silver Clan to visit the elders and present the scripture to them.
Such a choice seemed too simple. Even a fool would choose the latter. Just as Lin Feng had said, the Pei family had acted unjustly first for the sake of the Heavenly Derivation Scripture. Even if the Silver Clan broke the contract, the Pei family would have nothing to say.
"That Lin Feng fellow, what ruthless methods. A few words created this situation," the congratulatory guests laughed inwardly. This matter had nothing to do with them, so they were happy to watch the excitement. For many ancient clans, they did not want to see the Pei family and Silver Clan form a marriage alliance.
All people acted for profit. Faced with great profit, the Pei family could not escape worldly concerns either, which was why they fell into Lin Feng's scheme. This was fundamentally an unsolvable situation. Lin Feng had righteously declared that for the sake of his only younger brother, he could give everything, including the Heavenly Derivation Scripture. Any ancient clan would have made the same choice as the Pei family—even knowing it might be a trap, they would still walk into it.
The root of everything was that the ancient scripture Lin Feng spoke of was the Heavenly Derivation Scripture—a powerful ancient sacred scripture that no ancient saint clan could refuse, one that could enhance a person's talent and comprehension.
Lin Feng left, handing the difficult problem over to Yin Rui. Everyone's gaze turned to Yin Rui, causing his heart to struggle. If he fulfilled the marriage contract, Lin Feng would really hand over the Heavenly Derivation Scripture to the Pei family. Could the Pei family refuse then? He believed they could not. In that outcome, the Silver Clan would lose all face, while the Pei family would obtain the Heavenly Derivation Scripture. Clearly, this was Lin Feng threatening him: try fulfilling the marriage contract and see.
If you don't fulfill it, we become friends, able to build good relations and become in-laws.
Lin Feng had bound the Silver Clan to himself.
"Brother Yin Rui, don't fall for that bastard's tricks," the Pei family elder said, seeing Yin Rui's flickering eyes.
"Wasn't Brother Pei quite quick to make that promise just now?" Yin Rui raised his head and said indifferently, causing the Pei family elder's expression to stiffen.
"It's because Lin Feng is too cunning. Brother Yin Rui saw that too."
"I did see it. But Lin Feng might be cunning once more. The Pei family won't suffer any loss, and might even have the possibility of obtaining the Heavenly Derivation Scripture. But forgive my Silver Clan—we cannot afford to gamble. Farewell," Yin Rui said coldly, giving a slight bow to the Pei family elder. Then he waved his hand and led the Silver Clan members away.
This scene caused the Pei family members to all look grim. But could they blame the Silver Clan? If their positions were reversed, they would make the same choice.
Or rather, if the Silver Clan stood in their position, they would also do the same. Unsolvable.
"Lin Feng!" The Pei family elder exuded a trace of killing intent. An invisible void storm surged upward.
"Brother Pei, farewell."
"Farewell!"
The other arriving guests also excused themselves and left one after another. Staying here was also awkward; it was better to leave early. Soon, the lively feast became empty, with only the neatly arranged banquet tables remaining, but no people.
The Pei family members all had iron-green faces. At this moment, heaven and earth felt especially cold, permeated with a chilling killing intent, as if a desolate wind was sweeping through, making people shiver.
Of course, Lin Feng no longer cared about any of this. Since he had decided to use this method, he understood very well that he would completely offend the Pei family. But he couldn't worry about that anymore. If even this couldn't stop the Pei family and Silver Clan's marriage contract, perhaps he would use even more ruthless methods.
The events that happened here quickly spread out, causing the Pei family to lose all face. Meanwhile, in the Silver Clan, a young girl revealed an innocent, brilliant smile, secretly thinking that Lin Feng fellow really had some methods. He could come up with such a brilliant idea, making the Pei family fall flat on their faces.