236: Chapter 236 Dowry

Speaking of the betrothal gift, Zhao Zuoxiang could not help but swallow hard, his eyes shining brightly as he stared straight at Ancestor Ye Rongming's Storage Pouch; he didn't even bother to pretend anymore.

Even Zhao Fenghua looked over as well, and upon seeing Ancestor Ye Rongming look back, his old face could not help but turn red.

Compared to Zhao Zuoxiang's thick skin, Zhao Fenghua was far behind.

But thinking of that incident a few months ago, Zhao Fenghua glared at Zhao Zuoxiang a few times.

This brat actually wanted to dismiss him with five million Spirit Stones and monopolize the reward of one hundred jin of Fifth-Grade Dragon meat paid by Ancestor Ye Rongming.

Fortunately, he had kept his wits about him and asked Ancestor Ye Rongming about it, otherwise, he would have been sold by this brat and still happily counted the money for him!

It was no wonder the clansmen all said that among the many Elders, Zhao Zuoxiang was the most black-bellied; doing things for him required keeping eight hundred tricks up one's sleeve.

Zhao Fenghua and his nephew bickered over this matter for several months before they finally divided the one hundred jin of Dragon meat clearly.

As the middleman and mastermind, Zhao Zuoxiang took sixty percent, while Zhao Fenghua, the laborer who did the actual work, only received forty percent.

Last time, Zhao Zuoxiang took the lion's share, and Zhao Fenghua had been brooding over it, unable to let it go.

Doing the most work while getting the least money.

This time, it was Zhao Fenghua's granddaughter getting married; if Zhao Zuoxiang wanted to get a piece of the pie from Zhao Fenghua's bowl, he probably wouldn't even get a sip of soup without showing some sincerity.

Ancestor Ye Rongming saw the expressions on both men's faces and knew that if he didn't bring out something real today, there was no way he would get past these two old gluttons.

Because there were outsiders present, he couldn't speak plainly, so he could only raise his wine cup and, without leaving a trace, glance at Zhao Fengkun, saying: "This matter is not urgent; we shall discuss it in detail later."

"Right, not urgent. Brother Ye has traveled thousands of miles, so it is inevitable that he is weary from the journey. First, stay here at my Shuangxue Residence and rest for a few days before we talk." Zhao Zuoxiang clearly understood Ancestor Ye Rongming's hint and immediately chimed in.

"Hmm, let Yisong recover from his injuries first. As for the betrothal gift, it won't be too late to discuss it after the two children have met." Zhao Fenghua also caught on, lifted the wine cup on the table to take a light sip, glanced at the foolishly sitting Zhao Fengkun, and issued an order to leave.

"By the way, Brother Kun, you've seen the person, so if there's nothing else, you should head back. Don't delay us in entertaining our in-laws."

What?

Kicking me out?

So fast? They are already calling each other in-laws?

They must have some secret they don't want me to know!

Even if Zhao Fengkun were foolish, he knew there was something fishy about the two of them. How could he be willing to leave? He sat even more firmly and said with a fake smile: "I have nothing to do today, and I am not in a rush to go back."

"Besides, the three of us uncles and nephews haven't eaten together in a long time. It's rare for everyone to gather today, so I'll head back after dinner."

Seeing that this persistent pest refused to leave, Zhao Fenghua and Zhao Zuoxiang were at a loss for a moment.

Zhao Fengkun had originally come to find fault, but Ye Yisong had even passed the examination for the Yuelai Pavilion Third-Class Guest Elder.

Furthermore, if Zhao Fengkun hadn't seen wrong, Ye Yisong seemed to be a Seven-Star Martial Sect; wasn't it said that he was only a Five-Star Martial Ancestor?

Only a few months had passed; this brat's cultivation speed was too fast.

Coupled with his identity as a Fourth-Grade Low Grade Talisman Maker, it had to be said, he was completely worthy of Zhao Fenghua's granddaughter.

As for these identities, if you took any one of them alone, you could find a few Prodigies among the various Families in the East Sea Prefecture.

But, with three identities stacked on one person, even in the East Sea Prefecture, you couldn't find a second person.

In order to send Zhao Fengkun away early, Zhao Zuoxiang ordered the maidservants to set the dishes before dark. The four Martial King experts exchanged cups, and the banquet did not end until the stars filled the sky.

But even until the end of the banquet, Zhao Fengkun had no intention of leaving. Zhao Fenghua, Zhao Zuoxiang, and Ancestor Ye Rongming exchanged glances and could only let him be.

"Xuenü, has the guest room prepared for Brother Ye and his companion been cleaned up?" Once the table was cleared and fresh tea was added, Zhao Zuoxiang summoned the maid waiting outside and asked.

"Reporting to Master, the guest room has been cleaned. According to your instructions, the two distinguished guests have been arranged in the East Courtyard." Xuenü replied respectfully, revealing the level of importance Zhao Zuoxiang placed on Ancestor Ye Rongming and his companion, even personally arranging their accommodations.

Ye Yisong looked up and was quite surprised; Zhao Zuoxiang really knew how to play.

Shuangxue Residence actually kept such a beautiful cat-girl, with a head of white hair like silver threads hanging to her waist, a delicate doll-like face, pointed ears on both sides that were exceptionally lively, and skin as white as snow that seemed breakable at a touch.

"Take Yisong to rest first," Zhao Zuoxiang ordered. "Stay here for a few days, recuperate well, and don't be in a rush to leave."

"Yes, Master," Xuenü bowed and accepted the order.

"Yisong will take his leave." Ye Yisong first looked at Ancestor Ye Rongming, and seeing him nod, he followed Zhao Zuoxiang's arrangement and left with Xuenü.

The group likely had important matters to discuss, and it was inconvenient for Ye Yisong to be present, so they casually found an excuse to send him away.

After Ye Yisong left, Zhao Fengkun's gaze shifted between the three of them, and he chuckled: "Brother Feng, you don't need to worry about me; just discuss the betrothal gift yourselves."

During the several hours of the banquet, Zhao Fengkun, through his own information channels, already had a preliminary guess about the secrets behind the three of them.

He had almost missed a heaven-sent Opportunity; Ancestor Ye Rongming must have obtained some incredible treasure during the beast tide in Cangjiang Prefecture half a year ago, which had caught the eyes of Zhao Fenghua and Zhao Zuoxiang.

Zhao Fengkun had been wondering what kind of potent supplement pills Zhao Zuoxiang had been eating these past few months; after his Breakthrough to Four-Star Martial King, his cultivation was still soaring. So this was where it was!

Even Zhao Fenghua was a bit off; his cultivation seemed to have improved significantly compared to half a year ago.

Associating this with the rumor in the clan's Elder circle that Zhao Zuoxiang had obtained several thousand jin of Fifth-Grade Dragon meat during his trip to Cangjiang Prefecture.

He hadn't believed it before, but today, Zhao Fengkun believed it.

"What, I am marrying off my granddaughter, and you two still want a piece of the pie?" Seeing that he could no longer hide it, Zhao Fenghua spoke directly to state his position: he would not give a single bit of the betrothal gift to either of them.

"Uncle, who am I? I am Qingxue's own uncle, having watched her grow up since she was a child. How could I let her suffer a grievance? For niece Qingxue's dowry, I will contribute two million Spirit Stones." Zhao Zuoxiang did not mention the betrothal gift at all, but the implication of adding to the dowry was self-evident.

"As Qingxue's great-uncle, I will also add two million." Although Zhao Fengkun did not know what the benefits were for the time being, following Zhao Zuoxiang could not be wrong.

"Hmph, you two certainly have a good plan," Zhao Fenghua said dissatisfiedly. He was already heartbroken about giving a portion to Zhao Zuoxiang, and now with Zhao Fengkun added, he was losing out big time.

If he had known it would come to this, he should have driven Zhao Fengkun away earlier to avoid being an eyesore here.

"The Ye Family intends to offer one hundred jin of Fifth-Grade Dragon meat, plus three million Spirit Stones as a betrothal gift, to request the hand of Miss Zhao Qingxue of the Zhao Family." Ancestor Ye Rongming noticed the gazes of the three Zhao Family members and took out the prepared betrothal gift from his Storage Pouch.

What?

Fifth-Grade Dragon meat?

Zhao Fengkun thought he was having auditory hallucinations and was so shocked that his mouth hung wide open.