On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

Chapter 321: Let me court your daughter

"There is no way I can allow such a thing! I will not stand by and just watch our family fall because of this guy!" Ming Jian said angrily.

"Humph, who do you think you are, Ming Jian? Have you forgotten who has the final say!? You will do as I say, and that's final," Old Ming retorted sternly, his voice booming with authority and leaving no room for argument.

Ming Jian clenched his fists in frustration.

"Father, are you out of your mind? How could you let this kid be in charge of such an important thing! You even gave Liang Wei's position to him.

Liang Wei is already close to advancing to the peak of the martial art realm, and in a couple of years, he would definitely reach the divine martial art in his mid-thirties, and yet you gave his position to someone… like him!"

Ming Jian's eyes burned with anger as he spoke, his words dripping with resentment. Not only did Chen Tian try something on his beloved daughter, but he even took Liang Wei's position.

He was one of the people that trained Liang Wei and watched him grow. Now, to see someone like Chen Tian swoop in and take his place was infuriating.

"Dad, you got it wrong. Chen Tian is a strong and skilled martial artist. He's even a Divine Martial artist like you!" Ming Ming tried to reason with her father, hoping to calm him down.

She couldn't allow her father to get into a fight with Chen Tian, and for some unknown reason in Ming Ming's heart, she wished her father would acknowledge Chen Tian.

But Ming Jian was not easily swayed. "I don't care how skilled he is. He's definitely lying. He's a divine martial artist? Do you see me as a three-year-old kid that you can fool with such nonsense?" Ming Jian's face was red with anger.

Chen Tian appeared much younger than Liang Wei, who achieved the rank of Peak Martial artist.

Even if it was his father, Ming Jian wasn't going to let his family be ruined. If it came to going against his father, then Ming Jian was willing.

"Y-You!" Old Ming's face turned red due to being upset at his son. "Young man, don't take his words to heart, this kid doesn't know a thing." Old Ming turned to Chen Tian, worried that Chen Tian would get upset and refuse to help them.

In truth, Old Ming had never seen how strong Chen Tian was, but he trusted Butler Wan's words; he knew Butler Wan would never lie to him.

Chen Tian simply nodded, understanding the situation between father and son. "Don't worry, Mr. Ming, I can understand Patriarch Jian's worries."

"Good, thank you, young man. I appreciate your understanding," Old Ming replied gratefully. He was pleased with Chen Tian's response and felt a growing respect for Chen Tian's character.

"Humph, if you understand, then you should leave now. Better not make yourself a laughing stock in front of everyone," Patriarch Jian interjected sternly, still skeptical of Chen Tian's abilities.

Ming Jian's only desire was for Chen Tian to get out of his house and never return, and to stay away from his daughter and not bring any trouble to their family.

"If Patriarch Jian is not convinced of my abilities, then I have a solution," Chen Tian replied confidently.

A hint of amusement danced in his eyes, a stark contrast to the seriousness of the situation. Chen Tian wouldn't have cared at first, even if Ming Jian or anyone else didn't believe in his abilities.

After all, as a previous powerhouse in the nine heavens, a realm mortals could only dream of, his past achievements spoke for themselves. Why would he need the approval of a weak mortal?

But Chen Tian felt a compelling need to participate in that expedition due to the potential benefits he believed it held.

For some reason, a deep intuition, perhaps honed by years of experience, pulsed with certainty. Chen Tian believed that the place was an ancient ruin of those very ancient gods who participated in the legendary Chaos War.

If it really was an ancient ruin, the benefits that Chen Tian could gain would be unimaginable. Imagine, powerful artifacts left behind by deities, lost techniques that could propel him to unimaginable heights of power, or even an elemental crystal! Chen Tian knew that he needed to go, no matter what.

Hearing Chen Tian's words, Ming Jian's expression turned sour. "What solution are you talking about, kid?" His tone was filled with skepticism. Everyone looked at Chen Tian expectantly, waiting for his response.

"Chen Tian…" Leng Zhiqing whispered inwardly, her eyes filled with concern. She had been observing everything from the start but didn't speak since even if she did, what could she do in such a situation? The best option for her was to stay silent to avoid troubling Chen Tian.

Leng Zhiqing's hand tightened as she held her sister's hand, silently conveying her concern for Chen Tian.

Chen Tian took a deep breath before speaking confidently, "Since Patriarch Jian is worried about my abilities, why not allow me to prove myself? If Patriarch Jian is willing to give me a chance, I am confident that I can demonstrate my skills and abilities."

Ming Jian's expression was still stern, reflecting his skepticism towards Chen Tian's proposal. He glanced at Chen Tian, considering his words.

"Mm, that's a good idea." Old Ming, sensing the need to ease the tension in the room, was the first to speak up, breaking the tense silence.

It was also good idea since it would be a good opportunity to witness how strong Chen Tian was.

"I agree with Sir Chen Tian's suggestion." Butler Wan also nodded in agreement, showing his support for such an idea.

Chen Tian never broke his gaze from Ming Jian, who was silent for a moment before finally nodding in agreement. "Very well, kid. I agree with your proposal. But if you lose, you must leave this house and never show me your face again, and you better stay away from my daughter."

"F-Father!"

"Little Ming!" Ming Jian looked at his daughter with a stern expression, telling her not to get involved in this.

Chen Tian remained silent for a moment, contemplating Ming Jian's conditions, before finally nodding in agreement. "Very well, I agree with your proposal."

"Good, at least I can count on you to have some backbone."

"But I have a condition," Chen Tian continued, his eyes locked with Ming Jian's. "If I win, you must promise me two things."

Ming Jian's expression darkened, but he still nodded, curious about what Chen Tian's conditions would be.

'Heh, you're just a little kid who scammed this old man of mine, yet you still have conditions. Humph. Later, I will probably deal with you.'

"What are your conditions?" Ming Jian asked curiously.

Chen Tian smirked. "First, you must allow me to participate in the expedition."

"Fine," Ming Jian replied, slightly taken aback. "And what's the second condition?"

Chen Tian's smirk widened as he said, "You must… let me court your daughter with your blessing."

"Wh-at!!!"

"Hahh!!!!"

Inside the room, everyone froze in shock and disbelief at Chen Tian's unexpected second condition.

Ming Jian's face turned red with anger, his fists clenched tightly in response to Chen Tian's unexpected second condition.

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