38: Chapter 38 The Jiang family is shocked! Not only is he cured of his illness, but his cultivation has also broken through?

Outside the Listening to Rain Pavilion, the morning light was faint.

The members of the Jiang Family, who had not slept all night, still stood outside the courtyard like statues.

Although the Patriarch, Jiang Wudao, had already confirmed his daughter was safe, the others had not seen her with their own eyes, so the heavy stone in their hearts remained suspended.

In particular, the Pill King Gu He. Although he had been driven to the periphery by Jiang Wudao last night, he had not left. Instead, he kept whispering to a group of old cronies not far away.

"I simply don't believe it! The Nine Yin Severed Meridians is a dead end. Even if the Great Emperor were alive, it would be difficult to cure. Can a mere brat like him cure it just by relying on that... that lewd method?"

Gu He stroked his beard, his face full of cynicism. "In my opinion, this is most likely a delaying tactic by that brat, or perhaps he used some tiger-wolf medicine that overdraws potential to create a flash in the pan!"

"Brother Gu's words make sense."

A divine doctor nearby echoed, "If it could really be cured, wouldn't our thousands of years of medical skills become a joke?"

Just as these old fellows were overflowing with sourness,

Creak.

The doors of the Listening to Rain Pavilion swung wide open.

Jiang Wudao walked in front with a face full of joy, followed by a pair of beautiful people walking side by side.

The moment they saw the two, the originally noisy crowd seemed to have been muted, instantly falling into silence.

Everyone's gaze was nailed to the woman beside Xu Chen.

Was this still the sickly Jiang Family Divine Maiden they remembered, with her sallow complexion, gaunt frame, and the appearance of someone who could stop breathing at any moment?

Jiang Liuli now wore a long dress woven from flowing cloud brocade, her waist as slender as a silk ribbon, her posture graceful. Her originally pale face was now as rosy as peach blossoms in March, revealing a shocking vitality.

What was even more shocking were her eyes.

Those eyes were brilliant and radiant, as if they contained the stars and the sea. Just one look made people feel a sense of clarity and oppression from the depths of the Soul.

That was the mark of the complete Awakening of the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart!

"This... this is impossible!"

The Pill King Gu He rubbed his eyes, his chin almost hitting his feet. "This complexion... this vitality... where is this a flash in the pan? This is clearly a rebirth!"

"And..."

A Jiang Family Elder pointed at Jiang Liuli with trembling hands, his voice shaking. "Do you feel it? The Divine Maiden's Cultivation..."

Without him needing to remind them, the experts present had already sensed it.

Although Jiang Liuli did not deliberately release any pressure around her body, the faint Dao rhythm was clearly—

"Four Extremes Secret Realm! And it is at Perfection!"

"Heavens! Wasn't the Divine Maiden only at the Sea of Wheels realm yesterday? Overnight... she crossed the Dao Palace and went straight to the Four Extremes Secret Realm at Perfection?!"

"Is this Cultivation speed... riding a rocket?!"

The crowd completely exploded.

This wasn't just curing an illness; it was bestowing a massive stroke of fortune!

Xu Chen stood beside Jiang Liuli, looking at this group of unsophisticated bumpkins, a calm smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He held Jiang Liuli's hand, showing no intention of avoiding suspicion, but rather as if he were asserting ownership.

"Dear Seniors."

Xu Chen cleared his throat, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"I have fulfilled my mission."

"The cold poison in the Divine Maiden's body has been completely purged, her Meridians have been reshaped, and her Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart has been mended."

"From now on, she is no longer a patient needing medicine to hang onto life, but a true... peerless Prodigy."

Speaking of this, Xu Chen deliberately glanced at the Pill King Gu He not far away, his eyes playful.

"Great Master Gu, I wonder how my 'lewd method' compares to your 'orthodox medical skills'?"

Gu He's old face instantly turned the color of pig liver, and he wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Facts speak louder than words.

Not only did this person save her, but he also helped raise her Cultivation. Such a method, even if it really was 'Dual Cultivation', was a supreme technique that seized the fortunes of Heaven and Earth!

What else could he say?

He could only lower his head dejectedly, pretending to look at the ants on the ground.

"Hahaha! Good! Very good!"

Jiang Wudao was in a great mood, looking at Xu Chen as if he were his own son.

"My worthy nephew is truly a Divine Being!"

"Someone! Pass down the order! Prepare a grand banquet! I want to welcome Young Master Xu and celebrate Liuli's new life!"

Jiang Wudao waved his hand, and the entire Jiang Family immediately sprang into action. Red silk hung high, drums beat, and the originally gloomy Shennong City instantly turned into an ocean of joy.

...

At the banquet, cups were exchanged.

Xu Chen was treated as an honored guest, sitting beside Jiang Wudao.

And Jiang Liuli, the newly recovered Divine Maiden, did not go to the exclusive Divine Maiden seat, but naturally moved a chair and sat beside Xu Chen.

Although she tried her best to maintain the dignity of a Divine Maiden, her eyes seemed to be glued to Xu Chen, occasionally picking food for him and pouring wine. The tender affection in her eyes could practically drown someone.

The young talents of the Jiang Family watching this scene had their hearts shattered.

That was their goddess!

The aloof, proud Jiang Family Divine Maiden who could only be viewed from afar, was now serving someone like a little wife?

What kind of love potion did this Xu Chen feed the Divine Maiden?!

"Ahem, Liuli."

Jiang Wudao looked at his daughter, who seemed to have 'forgotten her father for her lover', and felt sour inside.

"Don't just keep picking food for your nephew, eat something yourself. Your body has just recovered, you need to nourish it."

"Father, I'm not hungry."

Jiang Liuli didn't even raise her head, focusing on peeling a Spiritual Plant shrimp for Xu Chen. "Husband... ahem, Young Master Xu used a lot of his Origin to save me earlier, he is the one who needs to be nourished."

The word 'husband' almost slipped out. Although she corrected herself in time, her blushing ears had already given everything away.

Jiang Wudao's mouth twitched.

Fine.

This daughter was raised in vain.

This wasn't curing an illness; this was clearly sending a sheep into a tiger's den, and the sheep ran in by itself!

"Uncle."

Xu Chen put down his wine cup, stopped playing dumb, and got straight to the point.

"Since Liuli's illness is cured, this Junior should take his leave."

"Take your leave?"

Jiang Wudao and Jiang Liuli were both stunned.

"So soon?" Jiang Liuli panicked, subconsciously grabbing Xu Chen's sleeve, her eyes full of reluctance.

They had only just established their relationship, only just tasted the sweetness, and he was leaving?

"There are still some trivial matters to deal with in the Eastern Wasteland."

Xu Chen patted Jiang Liuli's hand, giving her a reassuring look, then turned to look at Jiang Wudao with a solemn expression.

"However, before I leave, this Junior has one request."

"My worthy nephew, please speak!" Jiang Wudao said quickly, "Not just one request, but a hundred, as long as my Jiang Family can do it, we will not refuse!"

Xu Chen smiled slightly, stood up, and bowed deeply to Jiang Wudao.

"This Junior wishes to ask for the hand of Miss Liuli in marriage."

"The Xu Family is willing to offer three sets of extreme dao imperial weapon Materials, ten Spiritual Plants that grow alongside Undying Medicine, and two scrolls of Great Emperor scriptures as a betrothal gift!"

"I hope Uncle will grant this!"

Once these words were spoken, the whole room was shocked.

This betrothal gift... was too extravagant, right?

As expected of the Ancient Xu Family, it was simply inhumanly wealthy!

Jiang Wudao also gasped. Although he had been mentally prepared, he was still shocked when he heard this list of betrothal gifts.

"This... this..."

Jiang Wudao wanted to be polite, saying things like 'This is too valuable' or 'We need to consider this carefully.'

After all, when marrying off a daughter, one has to maintain some dignity to show that one's daughter is precious.

However.

Before he could speak.

Jiang Liuli, who was sitting next to him, suddenly stood up, so fast that she knocked over the wine cup in front of her.

"I agree!"

Jiang Liuli's voice was crisp and loud, echoing throughout the banquet hall.

She looked at Xu Chen, her eyes full of determination and affection, and even a hint of... urgency, fearing that Xu Chen might change his mind.

"Father! I am willing to marry him!"

"Don't hesitate! Hurry up and agree!"

Jiang Wudao: "..."

All the guests: "..."

Is this... is this the legendary 'grown daughter cannot be kept'?

Your Highness Divine Maiden, where is your restraint? Where is your pride?

He is still proposing, how did you make it look like you can't wait to elope with him?

"Ahem!"

Jiang Wudao coughed awkwardly and glared at his disappointing daughter.

"Since... since there is mutual affection, then naturally I have no reason to break up a pair of lovebirds."

"This marriage, my Jiang Family... approves!"

"Yay!"

Jiang Liuli cheered and, in front of so many people, threw herself into Xu Chen's arms.

Xu Chen took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her slender waist. Looking at this Divine Maiden who was jumping for joy like a little girl, he also found it amusing.

It seems that the 'treatment' that night had an even better effect than expected.

This isn't just the Divine Maiden giving her heart.

This is clearly turning completely into his little fan girl.

"Father-in-law, since the marriage is decided."

Xu Chen hugged Jiang Liuli and winked at Jiang Wudao, "Then this Junior will take Liuli back to the Eastern Wasteland to get married on an auspicious day, how about that?"

"Take... take her back?"

Jiang Wudao was stunned, "So soon? Shouldn't we hold an engagement banquet at the Jiang Family first?"

"No need, Father!"

Jiang Liuli poked her head out from Xu Chen's arms and said seriously, "An engagement banquet is too troublesome, we can just go to the Xu Family and hold the wedding!"

"Besides... besides, I don't want to be separated from my husband."

Jiang Wudao clutched his chest, feeling like he was about to have a heart attack.

"Fine, fine, fine! Go, go!"

Jiang Wudao waved his hand, looking disgusted, "Take her away quickly! Don't stay here and anger me!"

Although he spoke with disgust, the smile and relief in his eyes could not be hidden.

His daughter found such a husband who had strength, background, and treated her so well. What else could he, as a father, worry about?

"Thank you, Father-in-law!"

Xu Chen laughed loudly, picked up Jiang Liuli, and walked out of the banquet hall amidst the envy, jealousy, and hatred of everyone.