15: Tonight at 7 PM, I will come to pick up my bride!

The Ouyang Family.

Standing before Ouyang Mingqiang was an exquisite woman.

Her figure was curvaceous, her skin snow-white, and the lotus mark between her brows added an extra touch of elegance.

One couldn't tear their eyes away.

She was Ouyang Yaoxi.

"You want me to give myself to that lecher Wang Ming? Impossible! In this life, I, Ouyang Yaoxi, will only recognize one man, and that is Ye Chen!"

Ouyang Yaoxi's chest heaved; she was utterly livid.

She never dreamed that while she was away, the Family would do so much behind her back!

Breaking the engagement with the Ye Family and forming an alliance through marriage with the Wang Family!

What kind of trash is Wang Ming? How could he be worthy of being Ouyang Yaoxi's man?

Ouyang Mingqiang frowned and said, "A marriage is the command of parents and the word of a matchmaker; this is not up to you. Besides, you don't know Xiao Ming. He isn't actually like what you think."

Ouyang Yaoxi sneered. "You're already calling him 'Xiao Ming.' It seems you've received quite a few gifts from him, haven't you?"

"Impudent!"

Ouyang Mingqiang naturally caught the sarcasm in his daughter's voice and roared in anger, "I don't care what thoughts you have; you will go through with this marriage whether you want to or not!"

With that, he suddenly shouted, "Mingming!"

Ouyang Mingming walked in.

Ouyang Mingqiang waved his hand. "Take Yao Xi back to rest. Without my permission, she is not to leave her room!"

Ouyang Mingming looked at Ouyang Yaoxi and urged, "Yao Xi, let's go. Your father is doing this for your own good."

"A fine 'for my own good'!"

Ouyang Yaoxi gave a cold laugh and turned to leave.

She could see it now; the entire Family had already reached a consensus to sell her to the Wang Family.

But as long as it was something Ouyang Yaoxi didn't want to do, no one could force her!

She had made up her mind; she would sneak out tonight and find Ye Chen!

At worst, she wouldn't come back to this home; she would take Ye Chen and fly far away!

Soon, Ouyang Mingming returned.

He said in a heavy voice, "Big Brother, Yao Xi has a stubborn streak. Once she sets her mind on something, even ten oxen couldn't pull her back. This matter might be difficult to handle."

"Difficult to handle?"

Ouyang Mingqiang's eyes narrowed. "Then we'll find an opportunity to cook the rice before it's too late!"

Ouyang Mingming's eyes widened. "You mean... use drugs?!"

Ouyang Mingqiang picked up his teacup and took a sip. "This must be handled with care. It's only for Yao Xi; we absolutely cannot involve Xiao Ming in it."

Plotting against his own daughter wasn't a big deal, but if he plotted against Wang Ming and made him unhappy, that would truly be losing both the bait and the fish.

Can't do that!

Wang Ming must remain sober.

It would be best to send her straight to Wang Ming after drugging her!

"Won't this be a bit too cruel to Yao Xi?" Ouyang Mingming felt a bit of hesitation.

Ouyang Mingqiang sighed softly. "It's for her own good. After some time, she will naturally understand our good intentions."

Hearing this, Ouyang Mingming said no more and turned to look for the medicine.

Ouyang Yaoxi was already at Foundation Establishment Layer One; ordinary drugs would have no effect on her.

A surge of spiritual power would render them useless.

He had to find a potent drug, preferably the kind that could easily take down even a Vicious Beast!

...The next day.

Wang Tianfeng brought Wang Ming to the Ouyang residence.

"City Lord, Xiao Ming, please, have a seat!"

Ouyang Mingqiang greeted them warmly.

Wang Tianfeng got straight to the point. "Patriarch Ouyang, I've come this time to discuss the marriage between Ming'er and your daughter."

The marriage!

Ouyang Mingqiang was startled, then immediately showed a look of pleasant surprise.

He hadn't known how to bring it up, but he hadn't expected the other party to take the initiative!

It was exactly what he wanted!

Immediately, Ouyang Mingqiang smiled. "I wonder what suggestions the City Lord has?"

Wang Tianfeng said, "The sooner the better. How about..."

Ouyang Mingqiang blurted out, "Let's make it today!"

Wang Tianfeng's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly; he almost lost his composure.

He thought Wang Ming was impatient enough, but he didn't expect Ouyang Mingqiang to be even more eager!

Was he that desperate to have his daughter take the rod?!

For a moment, he was actually at a loss for words.

"Is it a bit too fast?" Ouyang Mingqiang couldn't help but ask when he saw Wang Tianfeng remain silent.

Wang Tianfeng smiled. "It is indeed a bit rushed. Setting up the venue, inviting guests—there might not be enough time."

Ouyang Mingqiang said dismissively, "People of the Jianghu, why bother with such formalities? It's all just a ceremony."

He suggested, "They can go straight to the bridal chamber. As for the ceremony, we can make it up later."

Wang Tianfeng thought to himself, 'Good grief, you really know how to be a father!'

He even began to suspect if something was wrong with Ouyang Yaoxi; otherwise, why would Ouyang Mingqiang be in such a hurry?

Even if he wanted to curry favor with the Wang Family, since the matter was already settled, there was no need to be so pushy, right?

Wang Tianfeng frowned. "Why don't we call your daughter out and let the two young people discuss it themselves?"

He was still a bit uneasy and felt it necessary to check the goods first.

Ouyang Mingqiang suddenly looked troubled.

With Ouyang Yaoxi's stubborn temper, if she were called now, this marriage would likely be ruined!

"Patriarch Ouyang, is there some inconvenience?" Wang Tianfeng's brow furrowed, feeling more and more that something was wrong.

Ouyang Mingqiang spoke up, "My daughter is currently in seclusion, so I'm afraid..."

Wang Tianfeng thought to himself, 'As expected, there is a problem!'

Ouyang Yaoxi had been concentrating on her cultivation at the Qingxin Palace; it was rare for her to visit home, so how could she go into seclusion as soon as she returned!

It was clearly an excuse!

He was about to decline Ouyang Mingqiang's proposal for the bridal chamber today when Wang Ming, who had been silent, suddenly said, "Since Miss Ouyang is in seclusion, we won't disturb her for now."

With that, he stood up. "Let's go, Father."

Wang Tianfeng thought Wang Ming had also seen the problem and was very gratified, feeling that his son had grown up and matured.

Ouyang Mingqiang's expression changed, and he quickly stood up. "Xiao Ming, what is this?"

He thought Wang Ming was angry because he couldn't see Ouyang Yaoxi.

Then, Wang Ming suddenly gave a deep bow to Ouyang Mingqiang. "Uncle Ouyang, please tell Yao Xi that tonight at the Xu Hour (seven o'clock), I will come to claim my bride!"

Claim the bride!

Ouyang Mingqiang's face flushed with excitement. "Good! Good! I will definitely pass on the message for you!"

Wang Tianfeng had already stepped one foot out of the hall, but hearing Wang Ming's words, his steps halted abruptly. He turned to look at Wang Ming, his face full of bewilderment.

Why was this completely different from what he had imagined?

Leaving the Ouyang residence.

Wang Tianfeng said earnestly, "You haven't even seen her face, yet you want to marry her? What if she's an eyesore?"

"And Ouyang Mingqiang is so anxious to marry his daughter to you—have you not considered that there's a problem here?"

"Do you know that there's a type of woman in this world who is born with a defect and cannot engage in sexual relations?"

Wang Ming continued walking on his own. "A Stone Woman, to some extent, is still fine; the sensation is just slightly different."

Wang Tianfeng froze; he understood Wang Ming's meaning almost instantly.

But this left him even more speechless.

Not even letting a Stone Woman off—just how starved is he?!

At that moment, Wang Ming suddenly turned his head and said seriously, "How likely do you think it is that the Ouyang Family, with their strength, would dare to play us for fools?"