48: There is a younger sister?!

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

During this period, Zhao Yi learned that Zhao Tianming had come to cause trouble and even specifically brought Huang Meihua to apologize.

When Chen Xuan saw Huang Meihua's graceful bow, he almost couldn't resist leaning into her ear and whispering, "Madam, you wouldn't want to..." and similar words.

But unfortunately, it wasn't time yet.

At the same time, Zhao Yi also understood Zhao Tianming's feelings for Zhao Wenwen, but it was all too late.

...

Inside the secret cultivation chamber of the Zhao family head, Zhao Yi and Zhao Tianming sat cross-legged on the floor.

"Alas, as your father, I've been busy with family matters in recent years, and I truly didn't know about Tianming's feelings for that young lady. It was my fault as a father!"

"It's alright, Father. Wenwen is a person with her own opinions. On the night she married Chen Xuan, she told Chen Xuan, and he hasn't touched Wenwen since!" Zhao Tianming said truthfully.

"In that case, this Chen Xuan is indeed a gentleman; he won't go against others' wishes!"

"However, if things continue like this, Chen Xuan will certainly not stay in my Zhao family for long. His only goal is to have a descendant, and now he can't touch Zhao Wenwen..." Zhao Yi frowned.

In front of Zhao Tianming, he hadn't even said the most crucial part!

That was, even if Chen Xuan got his wish under the premise of sacrificing everything, the child born with Zhao Wenwen would not be of his Zhao family Bloodline!

He had also conducted investigations during this time. Chen Xuan truly was a Personal Disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect, and furthermore, he possessed several excellent Alchemy Fire Spiritual Roots. If he truly had descendants, there was a high probability they would have the same Alchemy Fire Spiritual Root!

But the biggest problem now was that his Zhao family couldn't provide for Chen Xuan's needs!

"What's so difficult about that? It just so happens that I, your son, know some girls at the Yihong Brothel, so let them..."

"Absolutely not! What your father needs is my Zhao family's Bloodline, Bloodline! Once my Zhao family has a Disciple with exceptional talent, then the future will directly soar to the heavens, understand?"

"But... he doesn't fancy the women of my Zhao family. This is a difficult problem! Perhaps it's better to let him go! He's with Wenwen all day now, and I'm afraid something might happen."

"Foolish beyond belief!"

"You simply don't know how sought-after he is! In just this one month, he guided a young Disciple of my Zhao family to become a first-rank Talisman Revered Master!

If we let him go now, he'll go to the Gao family or the Huang Family the next day—no, probably even the same day. This would be a devastating blow to my Zhao family!"

"So we must keep him. Once his value is thoroughly squeezed out in the future, Tianming, you can then kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. It's not impossible," Zhao Yi said.

"Tianming, your father is truly a beast in human form, despicable, shameless, and utterly vulgar! Knowing that Chen Xuan is a gentleman, he still wants to strike him down. He's truly detestable!" Qian Muli transmitted her voice to Zhao Tianming.

Zhao Tianming chose to remain silent. He thought the same as Zhao Yi and had almost agreed with his words just now. If his Revered Master heard it, there would definitely be a big problem!

Anyway, he felt an inexplicable hostility towards Chen Xuan and wanted to get rid of him quickly.

"Revered Master, rest assured, I definitely won't lay a hand on Brother Chen."

"Hmm, I trust Tianming's character. As long as you don't act impulsively, you won't make a big mistake! Alright, you two father and son continue your discussion. I won't interfere."

"..."

"Tianming, why are you spacing out?"

"Oh, nothing. Your child was just thinking about how to deal with this Chen Xuan. After all, the Bloodline of my Zhao family is mainly wood attribute, so his fire attribute is indeed needed."

"Your father is very troubled by this matter, alas!"

"Hmph, that Chen Xuan is truly picky. He doesn't want any woman who isn't beautiful!"

"Beautiful woman..." Instantly, a figure flashed through Zhao Yi's mind.

"Alas, for the future success and fame of my Zhao family, I can only go talk to her!"

"Who?"

"Your aunt."

Zhao Tianming: "!!!!"

After being shocked for a long time, Zhao Tianming finally managed to squeeze out a sentence: "Father, isn't this inappropriate? Leaving aside the issue of our seniority with him, aren't you afraid my aunt will beat you?"

"Cough cough, you little brat, as her elder brother, how dare she lay a hand on me? Although Ling Wu has a very fiery temper and enjoys martial arts, she is still a member of my Zhao family and should contribute to my Zhao family."

"I still think it's improper. Brother Chen and I are already sworn brothers. If he suddenly becomes a generation older than me, I won't even be able to face him."

"But among all the women in my Zhao family, only her beauty is sufficient, even exceeding what's needed!"

"Father, I still..."

"My decision is made. Say no more."

...

In Chen Xuan's courtyard.

"Alas, why am I always just a little bit short! No matter what, I can't Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment! I'm clearly just re-walking the path of Cultivation, so it should theoretically be very easy!"

Watching Chen Xuan's frustrated complaints, Chen Wenwen gently hugged him from behind.

"It's alright, husband. Cultivation is something that should be done slowly. Always rushing for success is not good for your body."

"But Wenwen, you're progressing so quickly, while I'm stuck in place. I'm really getting a bit anxious."

At this moment, Chen Wenwen was already at the third level of Foundation Establishment Cultivation. In just one month, she had consecutively Broken through two minor stages! This Cultivation speed was among the very few in the entire Mountain and Sea Realm!

"Husband, you've just encountered a Bottleneck. Once you Breakthrough the Bottleneck, you'll definitely be even more powerful than me."

"Really?"

"Of course it's true. When has Wenwen ever lied to her husband!"

"Haha, my Wenwen is truly understanding!" Chen Xuan said, then flipped over, pinning Chen Wenwen down, intending to Cultivate thoroughly again and strive to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

And just as the two were Cultivating, Zhao Yi appeared opposite Chen Xuan's courtyard.

"All of you step back. Ling Wu and I have important matters to discuss!" He dismissed the servants who were following him.

Then, he adopted a cautious demeanor and gently knocked on the door.

"Thump thump thump!"

"..."

No one paid him any mind.

"Ling Wu? It's me, I know you're in the house!"

"What is it?" Hearing that the visitor was Zhao Yi, an impatient voice came from the courtyard.

"Cough cough, your brother, your brother has come to discuss important matters!"

"What, could it be that someone in the Golden Core realm has attacked?"

The door burst open with a "bang," and a woman of exquisite beauty and wild temperament appeared before Zhao Yi.

"Who is it? I'll have a good fight with him!"

"Cough cough, no one has attacked. I'm here for something else."

"Go, go, go. You're the family head. Even if you're looking for someone to discuss things with, you should go find those old geezers. What are you doing here at my place!" She directly showed him out.