Chapter 98: Refusing the Marriage

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through both of their minds. After a moment, Du Zhen Tian smiled faintly and said, "I see. Since Fei, you can't say it, we won't ask further. We will also ensure that the people of Buecheng do not spread this matter. Fei, you can rest assured."

"Thank you, Lord Family Head!" Du Fei smiled faintly and bowed slightly.

"Hmm, I called you here today for another matter..." Du Zhen Tian glanced at Du Fei with a half-smile and continued, "Originally, I didn't need to concern myself with this, but now that your status has changed, some things can't be ignored... A long time ago, I knew that you and Qian'er had a marriage agreement... Qian'er is rather shy, so I never mentioned it. However, now seems like a good time. You two are not young anymore. Why don't we finalize this matter?"

Upon hearing this, the hall was filled with strange glances.

Although Du Qian had no particular reputation in the Du family, many of the younger generations regarded her as a goddess, not daring to disrespect her.

No one expected Du Zhen Tian to say such a thing today, leaving many people momentarily speechless.

However, this feeling soon turned into a sense of helplessness.

If their strength were like Du Fei's, they would probably have the qualifications, right?

But comparing their own strength to Du Fei's... it was better to just go to bed...

Although Du Fei had anticipated that Du Zhen Tian's purpose today was likely this matter, he didn't expect him to be so direct.

At that moment, he could only sigh and say softly, "Lord Family Head, it's not that Du Fei is unwilling... but my father's whereabouts are still unknown. If I don't rescue my father, I have no heart for these matters... So, please understand, Lord Family Head!"

"Is that so?" Du Zhen Tian stroked his beard and sighed after a moment, "To have a son like you, Tian is indeed fortunate... Your words are reasonable, and I should have considered it more carefully... However, do you know, among the three unfilial acts, having no descendants is the greatest... I believe that if Tian knew about this, he would not refuse. He might even be extremely eager for you to bring him a grandson... After all, this marriage was arranged by him and Xuan Feng... right?"

Upon hearing this, Du Fei's expression changed slightly, and he felt a mix of emotions. He glanced back at Du Qian, whose face was calm, and sighed helplessly, "Regarding this matter... I have no strong objections... If Father were here, I would not refuse, but now, I simply don't have the heart... Moreover, Cousin Du Qian is so excellent, I fear I am not worthy of her!"

"Unworthy?" Du Zhen Tian's face changed, and he said coldly, "When you and Qian'er were engaged, you were known as a waste, and few in the Du family respected you. Qian'er never looked down on you... Now, you say this, do you think Qian'er is unworthy of you? If so, just leave. The Du family doesn't need someone like you to marry our most outstanding daughter! But remember, if you leave, you will no longer be part of the Du family!"

Upon hearing this, Du Fei's lips twitched. He originally had no sense of belonging to the Du family, and this statement aligned with his nature. However, thinking of his father's lifelong goal of returning to the Du family, he felt a strange mix of emotions.

After hesitating for a moment, Du Fei sighed and bowed, "Lord Family Head, I truly have no such intention... To have a wife like Sister Du Qian, I believe no one would refuse... However, you know about the arena incident... Xiao Ai did so much for me... How can I betray her? If I did, wouldn't I be disloyal and unrighteous?"

"Xiao Ai? That makes sense!" Du Zhen Tian nodded slightly, "Xiao Ai is indeed a good girl, there's no doubt about that... However, men can marry multiple wives. If you marry Qian'er now and find Xiao Ai later, you won't be betraying her, right?"

"Or do you think our Du family is too small to accommodate such a great person? Just say it directly! No need to put on such a show!" Du Zhen Feng suddenly sneered from the side.

Seeing this guy still causing trouble at this moment, Du Fei felt rather helpless. He slowly turned around, gave Du Qian a slightly apologetic look, and then said solemnly, "Since Lord Family Head has said so, Du Fei has no reason to refuse... However, I have one request, please grant it, Lord Family Head!"

"Speak!" Du Zhen Tian said faintly.

"The marriage with Sister Du Qian can be arranged, but until my father is rescued, I will not get married! During this period, if Sister Du Qian meets someone she likes, I will voluntarily dissolve the engagement and not delay her. How about that?" Du Fei hesitated for a moment and said softly.

"Hmph! Your meaning is that you won't get married unless Tian is here, right?" Du Zhen Tian rolled up his sleeve and said angrily.

"Yes, please understand, Lord Family Head!" Du Fei bowed and said softly.

"Understand! Understand!" Du Zhen Tian's face changed, and after a moment, he violently overturned the table and stormed out.

"As you wish—"

With that, Du Zhen Tian strode into the back hall. Du Xuan Feng hesitated for a moment before slowly followed.

...

"Family Head, is this acceptable..." Du Xuan Feng hesitated for a moment and said faintly.

"What's acceptable or not?" The anger on Du Zhen Tian's face had dissipated, and he said faintly, "Today's matter is clearly a joint effort of those two little rascals. Can we really force them to marry? However, with this engagement, Du Fei won't be able to run... As long as Qian'er keeps a close eye on him, I don't believe he can ignore everything... It's like flying a kite; no matter how far it flies, the string is still in your hand!"

"Yes, Lord Family Head is wise!" Du Xuan Feng's face changed slightly, and after a moment, he nodded faintly with a smile.

"Let it be for now... It seems this matter can't be rushed... For now, this is the best we can do. If we provoke the rebelliousness of those two young ones, it will be counterproductive!" Du Zhen Tian sighed and slowly walked towards the back garden.

...

"Du Fei, what do you mean?"

Du Qian slowly walked to Du Fei, who looked rather unhappy, and said in a low voice.

"What else could it mean? You saw Lord Family Head's attitude. If I didn't agree, who knows what the consequences would be... Although I don't care about the Du family's name, my father does... We can't lose the big picture over small matters, right?" Du Fei said faintly, "However, you won't lose either. If you meet someone you like, the engagement will be dissolved, right?"

"What if I don't meet someone I like?" Du Qian sneered and said faintly.

"Then, you'll have to marry me reluctantly... But don't worry, I have no interest in you..." Du Fei shook his head slowly, "Besides, I'm not in the mood for it... Let it be, let it be!"

...

In a secluded cave on the back mountain of the Du family.

Du Fei sat cross-legged in the cave, slowly circulating the true qi in his body. After a moment, he dispersed the true qi and quickly tapped his forehead, releasing a faint mental energy...

Due to Xiao Ai's absence, Du Fei no longer dared to practice in his courtyard, as he couldn't find anyone in the Du family he truly trusted.

After practicing for a long time, Du Fei slowly dispersed his mental energy and frowned, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"It seems my internal injuries won't heal quickly. I originally wanted to see if I could recover on my own..." Du Fei shook his head and smiled bitterly, then moved his mind slightly, and an ancient medicine cauldron appeared before him. Some medicinal herbs quickly flew out.

"Xiao Bai, tell me the method to refine Xing Xue San!"

"Beep—"

"Command accepted, loading data—Xing Xue San, a ninth-grade medicinal pill. Required herbs: Blood Mist Seed, White Lotus, Midnight Bamboo Core, Autumn Leaf Frost... Refinement method as follows—"

As the cold electronic voice sounded, Du Fei slowly closed his eyes. In the mental space, a faint figure appeared, slowly refining the pill as recorded in the formula.

After staring for a moment, Du Fei already understood the refinement method of Xing Xue San clearly.

At this point, he was no longer a novice in refining pills, and the method for refining Xing Xue San was clearly much easier than refining Xi Sui Dan. Du Fei moved his mind slightly and exited the mental space, and the ancient medicine cauldron floated before him.

"Blood Mist Seed, White Lotus, Midnight Bamboo Core, Autumn Leaf Frost..." As Du Fei muttered, these items quickly flew into the medicine cauldron.

Du Fei moved his mind slightly, and true qi from his body flowed into the medicine cauldron, transforming into a faint flame and burning.

The refinement method for Xing Xue San was different from Xi Sui Dan, focusing on simultaneously refining the herbs to form a blood-colored powder. In a sense, this was no longer a pure medicinal pill.

However, according to the description of Xing Xue San, its healing effect was excellent.

Squinting his eyes and staring at the flame in the medicine cauldron, Du Fei saw the Blood Mist Seed, White Lotus, Midnight Bamboo Core, and Autumn Leaf Frost slowly turn into liquid. He clapped his hands, and a more intense flame surged up, and the medicine cauldron emitted a series of "sizzling" sounds. Subsequently, a faint medicinal fragrance slowly spread...

"Boom—"

As Du Fei clapped his hands, the medicine cauldron trembled slightly and stopped. The medicinal fragrance slowly spread, lingering in the air...

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