Jiang Feng gnashed his teeth and said.
“If it were that simple, why would I have spent so much effort to throw him into the Myriad Beast Mountain Range?”
Jiang Changling snorted coldly.
“You are the son of my Jiang Changling. Such acts of bullying others with one's influence cannot be done too openly. Jiang Lie had a good relationship with the City Guard when he was alive. If we go too far, it will be difficult for me to explain to the City Guard.”
An idea flashed through Jiang Feng's mind, and a hint of malice flickered in his eyes:
“Father, when he gets married, I’ll bring some people to cause trouble and stop him from getting married? As long as he can’t get married, we can naturally expel them from Tianwu City according to the clan rules.”
Jiang Changling stood up, and a sharp glint shot from his sinister eyes.
“Not only must you not cause trouble, but you must personally congratulate him on behalf of the Jiang family. This will show our magnanimity. However, causing trouble doesn't necessarily mean we have to do it ourselves. The hooligans and scoundrels on the streets, if used well, can also be of great help…”
...
Today’s Tianwu City was much livelier than usual. The news of the good-for-nothing Jiang Chen getting married had spread throughout the small city.
Logically, Jiang Chen getting married wouldn't be worth caring about, but his intended bride was a beggar found by the roadside. With some people adding fuel to the fire, this immediately became the hottest topic in the small city.
Even those who didn't know Jiang Chen wanted to join the wedding to liven things up. It wasn't out of well wishes, but to see how this good-for-nothing would make a fool of himself.
The Jiang family, as the foremost family in Tianwu City, also gave Jiang Chen plenty of "face".
Half the street was covered with a red carpet, but the direction it extended was under a large scholar tree. It was said that young master Jiang Feng explained that it was under this tree where Jiang Chen met the female beggar. This explanation drew a burst of laughter from the crowd.
Despite the grand scene, the procession to fetch the bride was incredibly shabby. Spectators filled both sides of the street. As Jiang Chen, clad in red robe wedding attire, appeared, he drew whispers from the surroundings.
“Is he really Jiang Lie’s son? Jiang Lie was once one of the top three experts in our Tianwu City. How can his son be so incompetent, marrying a beggar…”
“Like father, like son. He’s twenty years old and relies on his grandfather to support him.”
“What father? He was a deserter on the front lines. I’d say it’s like father, like son.”
“I heard the beggar is also disabled. You see, normal people wouldn’t marry such a good-for-nothing. But he’s really thicker-skinned than city walls. He should have had a quiet wedding, but he’s making such a spectacle of himself. He’s thicker-skinned than city walls.”
“However, this Jiang Chen seems a bit different from the rumors…”
Jiang Chen’s gaze was clear, his steps firm, and he exuded a detached and refined aura. Regardless of the ridicule and disdain from the crowd, he seemed completely unaware, always wearing a smile on his face, his robes fluttering, exuding an indescribable elegance.
Judging by his appearance alone, he had captivated many young ladies. However, upon remembering that he was a foolish good-for-nothing, they couldn't help but give a wry smile.
Jiang Chen had long anticipated this situation. In reality, he could have married in a low-key manner, but he chose to do the opposite.
Jiang Feng already harbored murderous intent towards him, and it was highly likely that the new head of the Jiang family, Jiang Changling, was also involved. In Tianwu City, Jiang Changling and his son could cover the sky with one hand.
Only by placing himself at the center of the stage could he obtain temporary safety. This wedding was not just a performance for the residents of Tianwu City, but also for the father and son.
At the entrance of the courtyard, a familiar and detested figure appeared—it was Jiang Feng, who had come to "congratulate" him. Chapter 7 Overwhelming Su Wei
Jiang Feng, in a white jade satin robe, possessed an extraordinary demeanor, like an immortal descended to the mortal world. He treated the guests attending the ceremony with utmost warmth and kindness, without a trace of arrogance, busying himself with arrangements as if he were the host.
“Young Master Jiang Feng is truly benevolent. He even brought so many gifts. If I had such a relative, I wouldn’t even see them, let alone come to the ceremony,” a guest marveled in a low voice.
“Indeed. I heard that Young Master Jiang Feng is about to be accepted as an outer disciple by the Cloud Mist Sect, one of the Nine Eastern Sects. The Jiang family is about to soar!” another chimed in.
“Cloud Mist Sect? That’s a sect that has produced a Divine Traveling Great Power! Is your news true or false…” someone asked with disbelief.
Seeing Jiang Chen in his wedding attire, Jiang Feng walked up enthusiastically, a hypocritical smile on his face.
“Jiang Chen, this carpet was specially prepared by your elder brother for you. Are you satisfied?”
Jiang Chen smiled slightly, his tone indifferent.
“So it was prepared by you. You are very thoughtful. However, I cannot let my wife wait for me under the scholar tree, so the etiquette is a bit off. I hope Big Brother Jiang Feng will not blame me.”
Jiang Feng laughed heartily and patted Jiang Chen’s shoulder.
“Haha, of course. It’s your big day. These are all congratulatory gifts I prepared for you. I heard you married a beggar, and some troublemakers have mocked you.
If you ask me, getting married is a good thing. Although your martial arts cultivation is not good, you’ve gotten married before me, your elder brother. I envy you greatly.”
Jiang Chen also smiled, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes.
“Brother Feng is joking. If you envy me, with Brother Feng’s talent, couldn’t all the beggars in the Eastern Desolation flock to you with just a word?”
Jiang Feng’s smile faltered, and the muscles in his face twitched involuntarily.
He suppressed the anger in his heart, struggling to maintain his smile, but his eyes gradually turned cold. He realized that the foolish Jiang Chen was gone. The current Jiang Chen was unfathomably cunning and would surely become a major cause for concern for him and his father in the future!
...
It was nearly noon.
The courtyard was crowded with spectators, but most of them wore mocking expressions, as if waiting to witness a joke.
“Look, Jiang Chen is here. That’s Jiang Lie’s son, Jiang Chen. Not only is he not smart, but he can’t sense spiritual energy. It’s fortunate for him to marry a beggar…” someone sneered in a low voice.
“This is my first time seeing him. He looks fine and doesn’t seem mentally ill?”
Another person scoffed, “Then you don’t come to our street often. He’s twenty years old and only at the Body Tempering 1st Layer, relying on his grandfather to support the family. Poor old man. I guess the beggar he’s marrying is also disabled. Who would marry him if they were normal?”
Suddenly, a commotion arose from in the distance.
“Miss Su Wei is here!”
At the end of the street, an elegant figure approached. She was graceful and beautiful, with light makeup that made her look delicate and charming. There was a youthful innocence in her eyes, along with a hint of allure. As she walked slowly, her dress fluttered, revealing her graceful figure intermittently, making her irresistibly charming.
In an instant, all eyes were drawn to her, filled with infatuation and adoration.
“So beautiful, she’s like a fairy from a painting…”
“Miss Su Wei has personally come to congratulate Jiang Chen. How magnanimous!”
“She gave Jiang Chen several years, but he’s still incompetent, even marrying a beggar. He’s truly let Miss Su Wei down after all these years of waiting!”
“Someone as beautiful as Miss Su Wei should only be worthy of a human prodigy. What is Jiang Chen to dare to covet Miss Su.
“Jiang Chen must regret it to death. Compared to Miss Su Wei, how could that beggar girl have the face to lift her veil?”
Most of the commotion around was mockery. Jiang Feng and Su Wei exchanged glances, revealing smug smiles. This was exactly what he wanted to see. Moreover, the real show was just beginning.
The crowd waited with anticipation, eager to see Jiang Chen’s family humiliated. Especially some of Su Wei’s admirers, who were already prepared to mock the beggar bride.
“The bride and groom have arrived~”
As the officiant’s loud announcement faded, the clamor in the hall gradually subsided. Jiang Chen strode to the stage, awaiting the bride’s arrival.
The bedroom door slowly opened, and a graceful figure emerged. The legendary beggar bride finally appeared, walking slowly towards Jiang Chen.
The moment the door opened, the noise in the courtyard instantly turned into silence. Even the smug Su Wei’s mouth fell open, and she stood there frozen, as if she had seen something incredible.
In the eyes of the crowd, the figure was graceful and elegant, her every movement like blooming flowers, making all things seem dull and dim.
Although she wore a phoenix coronet and robes, they were merely the cheapest ones purchased. However, the simple wedding attire could not hide her alluring curves.
Beneath her slender willow waist, her hips were full and round; Although her jade breasts were tightly wrapped within the wedding attire, the bulging fabric hinted at their fullness. Her exposed delicate hands were like condensed fat, as if ten thousand times more lustrous than the most exquisite brocade in the world.
Although the red veil completely covered her face, making her features invisible, the alluring aura she exuded was enough to captivate everyone present.
Gasps of admiration intertwined. It wasn't just the men; even the women who had come to watch were stunned, unable to recover for a long time. Those who had prepared to mock the bride had forgotten what they were supposed to do.
If Su Wei was earthly beauty, then this woman was a celestial fairy! Although her face was hidden, her beautiful jawline under the red veil evoked endless imagination.
In fact, Nangong Wan'er had tried her best to conceal her aura. But unfortunately, her succubus bloodline was inherently enchanting. Even though she tried her best to restrain herself, the charm she displayed was irresistible to ordinary people.
At this moment, her heart raced. She had intended to lie low in Tianwu City to avoid the current situation, but unexpectedly, she had been pushed to the forefront.
When she tried to escape Tianwu City, she found that the disciples of the Tai Xuan Sword Sect had not left the surrounding area. Now that her cultivation was lost, even an ordinary person could kill her. At this moment, she could only take things one step at a time.
Her steps were incredibly graceful, as if she were walking on clouds, elegantly approaching Jiang Chen.
Even Jiang Chen was slightly dazed. When he first saw her, she was in rags. Now, she was like a fairy descending to earth, captivating everyone's hearts.
Su Wei's expression was filled with extreme resentment. Her chest felt as if it were being crushed by a thousand-pound boulder. If not for the maid supporting her, she would have collapsed. She had originally come to see Jiang Chen make a fool of himself in front of everyone.
But now, her carefully applied makeup and coy demeanor had become the biggest joke. Her fingers were clenched tightly, her nails digging into her flesh. The shame and anger surged within her like a tide, threatening to drown her.
Jiang Feng stood aside, his face terrifyingly grim, his eyes fixed on the graceful figure as if he wanted to devour her. He had come here to see Jiang Chen lose all face in front of the people of Tianwu City.
But who would have thought that the beggar who was ridiculed was such a stunning beauty, even more so than Su Wei!
Looking at the infatuated gazes of the surrounding crowd, Jiang Feng felt an indescribable pain in his heart, as if the people mocking earlier were not Jiang Chen, but him, the Jiang family's top prodigy.
He abruptly turned around, his eyes terrifyingly sinister, and secretly vowed, “Jiang Chen, don’t be smug for too long! Soon, not only will you be driven out of Tianwu City, but even this new bride will become my plaything!”
Jiang Chen had lived two lives, but in his previous life, he had only devoted himself to cultivation.
This was his first marriage, and he couldn't help but feel nervous. He stepped forward to hold Nangong Wan'er’s hand. Nangong Wan'er flinched as if electrocuted. As a high-level demon and a peerless prodigy of the Nine Tribulation Demonic Sect, her Dao heart should have been incredibly resilient. But the moment Jiang Chen touched her, her demonic blood began to surge, and her heart rate quickened.
A tingling sensation spread through her hand. This man seemed to possess a unique charm. If an ordinary man had touched her like this, she would have wanted to kill him a thousand times.
But Nangong Wan'er felt no aversion towards him. Instead, she felt a sense of comfort, as if this man possessed a magical power that evoked a natural closeness and affection towards him.
Beneath the red veil, Nangong Wan'er's beautiful eyes revealed a look of shock.
This man might not be as simple as he appeared!
The two walked into the courtyard and faced Jiang Hai, who was seated in the main seat.
With the officiant’s recital,
“First bow to heaven and earth… Second bow to the elders…”
The two knelt and bowed to Jiang Hai.
“Husband and wife bow to each other…”
She lowered her head, and through the gaps in the veil, she saw Jiang Chen’s feet. She felt that this man now had a different bond with her. The hand holding hers no longer felt awkward and gradually relaxed, obediently remaining in the man’s grasp. The two slowly lowered their heads. Perhaps because Nangong Wan’er was tall, their heads bumped into each other. Jiang Chen hastily backed away, and Nangong Wan’er’s veil accidentally fell off as she bowed, revealing her beautiful face. With only light makeup, she had already captured everyone's heart. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes like spring water, charming yet dignified and elegant.
Many in the audience gasped. Some women showed jealousy towards such beauty, while the men’s eyes were filled with envy and resentment, feeling as if they had eaten a dead fly.
Such a beautiful woman marrying the foolish Jiang Chen. If they had known this beggar bride was so beautiful, how could this good-for-nothing have gotten lucky.
Suddenly, a commotion came from outside the courtyard. A gruff voice roared:
“Where is that brat Jiang Chen? Get out here! Chapter 8 Hooligan Xie Sandao
Just then,
A dozen hooligans rushed into the courtyard.
The leader was the leader of the street hooligans—Xie Sandao.
A scar ran across his face, making him look ferocious.
He had an arrogant expression and exuded power,
Causing the surrounding crowd to be aghast.
His strength had reached the fifth layer of Qi Condensation,
He was a rare expert among commoners.
The commotion in the crowd quickly subsided.
In normal times, Xie Sandao bullied the villagers frequently.
Everyone looked at Xie Sandao with fear,
Afraid to meet his gaze, lest they be targeted by this hooligan.
Jiang Chen stepped forward,
Protecting Nangong Wan'er behind him, and rebuked:
“Xie Sandao, it’s my wedding today. I don’t think I invited you. What are you doing here!”
Xie Sandao brazenly pulled up a chair and sat in the center of the courtyard,
Putting on an arrogant demeanor.
“What am I doing here? Your father owes me one thousand taels of silver. We agreed to repay it in three years. Now it’s been seven or eight years. Either repay me three thousand taels with interest, or exchange this courtyard for the debt! I’ve been looking out for your difficulties these past few years and didn’t ask for it, which shows my kindness! Stop talking nonsense and pay up!”
A dozen hooligans stood behind Xie Sandao, their faces filled with sinister smiles.
Jiang Chen looked at Xie Sandao coldly.
“My father owes you money?”
“That’s right.”
Although Jiang Chen was once the number one good-for-nothing in Tianwu City,
Everyone knew how capable Jiang Chen’s father, Jiang Lie, was. By the age of thirty, he had already reached the eighth level of Innate realm, making him the top expert of the Jiang family and a renowned figure in the entire Tianwu City.
If not for his death on the front lines,
Jiang Chen wouldn’t be suffering such humiliation now. How could such a person owe money to Xie Sandao?
This was clearly extortion.
“My father didn’t know street thugs like you. Get lost!”
The surrounding spectators’ eyes were practically shining.
Seeing Jiang Chen marry such a beautiful wife had already made them extremely unbalanced, and they were about to leave. Unexpectedly, such a big scoop appeared halfway.
Xie Sandao had come prepared and wasn’t going to leave so easily.
“Hey, you want to renege, don’t you? Your father owed me money, and I have an IOU as proof.As expected, Xie Sandao took out a white piece of paper from his pocket.
It stated that Jiang Lie owed Xie Sandao one thousand taels of silver and was required to repay it within three years, along with Jiang Lie’s signature.
“We originally agreed to repay the money in three years. Who knew your father ran off to fight on the front lines to evade the debt? I heard he died not long after. The son pays the father’s debt. Now, you exchange this courtyard for the debt, and I’ll take a loss. This matter will be settled.”
Jiang Chen’s gaze was cold.
“Xie Sandao, if you want to extort, find someone else. Don’t cause trouble at my Jiang family. Get lost.”
Xie Sandao let out a sinister laugh.
“You refuse to admit it, right?”
“Come and see! This is outrageous! Not repaying debts, it’s outrageous!”
A dozen hooligans began to shout loudly, their voices echoing through the heavens.
Not to mention the hundreds of people present,
Even the neighbors who liked to watch the excitement from the surrounding streets gathered around.
Jiang Chen getting married in the morning, and in the afternoon, Jiang Chen owing money.
These were all big news!
It seems like in the future, they would have to hang around Jiang Chen’s house more often.
The neighbors whispered and discussed amongst themselves.
“I never thought Jiang Chen was not only untalented but also owed so much money outside. What a prodigal son.”
“You didn’t understand. It was Jiang Chen’s father who owed the money, and Xie Sandao has come to collect the debt from his son.”
“How is that possible? If Jiang Chen owed money, it would make sense. What kind of person was Jiang Lie? How could he owe money to Xie Sandao?”
“When people are poor, their ambitions diminish. Jiang Chen is already twenty years old. Even if his mind has become smarter now, he can’t even open his meridians for Qi Condensation. He’s not here to collect a debt; he’s here to drive him away…”
“Jiang Chen is in trouble now. Xie Sandao is a scoundrel. No one can control him when he throws a tantrum. I think the Jiang family boy won’t be able to keep this courtyard.”
The surrounding neighbors discussed in detail,
Watching with great interest.
Some had even brought stools and melon seeds,
Watching intently.
Today’s entertainment depended on the Jiang family.
Xie Sandao, seeing that the audience was in place,
Immediately began his passionate performance, slapping the IOU in his hand with a bang.
Xie Sandao acted as if it were real.
“A debt must be repaid. This is only natural. Now, either you repay me three thousand taels with interest, or you get out of this house and exchange the house for the debt!”
Jiang Feng, hidden behind the crowd, revealed a smile.
The matter was proceeding according to his plan, and everything seemed to be under control.
At this moment, Xie Sandao saw Nangong Wan'er behind Jiang Chen, his lewd eyes widened.
He said with a lewd smile, "If you don't want to repay the money, it's also acceptable. Hand over your newly married wife to me, and you won't lose anything. She's like the top courtesan in the big city. Sleeping with her would cost a mere hundred taels or so…”
Behind Jiang Chen, Nangong Wan’er’s beautiful eyes seemed to be spewing fire.
If not for her severe injuries, she would have already turned this hooligan into ashes.
If she were to marry a handsome young man like Jiang Chen,
She could barely accept it.
But if it were this lewd hooligan,
She would rather die at the hands of those human martial artists who were chasing her.