Chapter 33: The Zhu Family's Luxurious Betrothal Gifts

The Xu family members were utterly shocked.

"Is that... Xu Youran? Did I recognize her correctly?"

"Isn't she only at the second level of Qi Cultivation? When did she become a fifth-level Qi Cultivation master who can defeat Lu Zheng?"

"Jiang Fan gave her these!"

"No wonder, no wonder she's so devoted to Jiang Fan. It turns out he secretly gave her so many benefits!"

"If I were Xu Youran, I'd also be willing to marry Jiang Fan!"

Xu Youran returned to Jiang Fan's side and whispered, "I did alright, didn't I?"

Jiang Fan stroked her head and wrote, "Why bother arguing with a defeated dog?"

Xu Youran said, "When a fly buzzes, you should pick up a fly swatter. A few swats and it'll be quiet."

Lu Zheng, on the ground, clutched his stinging face, filled with intense hatred.

"Jiang Fan! You just wait!"

Jiang Fan looked over, lifted his pen, and wrote, "What do you plan to do to me? Lu Zheng, the great prodigy with a ninth-grade spiritual root!"

This was a cruel blow. The misunderstanding about the ninth-grade spiritual root was Lu Zheng's most humiliating shame. Lu Zheng's eyes immediately bulged with rage, his chest heaved violently, and his vision momentarily blurred.

"Jiang Fan! Do you even see me?" Wang Yingfeng slapped the table and angrily rebuked him. She had completely lost her patience with Jiang Fan!

Jiang Fan sincerely wrote a sentence: "Are you worthy?"

Just three short words. The contempt was palpable on the paper!

The Xu family members were terrified. How could he so openly humiliate Wang Yingfeng?

Xu Youran's heart nearly leaped out of her chest in fright. She quickly pressed down his note and whispered, "Are you crazy? At this crucial moment, why provoke her?"

Xu Yining's eyes turned cold, and she glared fiercely at Jiang Fan. This was already the second time Jiang Fan had been disrespectful to her mother!

"Jiang Fan! If you become my Xu family's son-in-law today, then considering you're one of us, kowtow and apologize to my mother, and this matter will be over! If you don't, I will fight you to the death!"

Jiang Fan also looked at Xu Yining and wrote impolitely, "Why should I fight to the death for a woman like your mother, who is both wicked and foolish? Is she worthy?"

Jiang Fan was still humiliating Wang Yingfeng? The Xu family members were dumbfounded.

"Jiang Fan said what we all wanted to say but dared not!"

"But he's too impulsive!"

"After all, he's still young and doesn't know how to be patient."

Xu Zhengyan had a headache. He quickly said, "Jiang Fan, stop spouting nonsense!" He gave Jiang Fan a look, signaling him to be patient for now. Wang Yingfeng held the power over Jiang Fan and Xu Youran's marriage. If Wang Yingfeng was enraged, the marriage would definitely be called off. But it was too late to remind him now.

Wang Yingfeng was furious. She grabbed a teacup and violently smashed it on the ground, shattering it to pieces. Hot tea splashed onto the surrounding family members, who cried out in pain.

"Jiang! Fan!" Wang Yingfeng gritted her teeth, her body trembling as she shrieked, "If I let the two of you marry today, I'll write my name backward from now on!"

The entire hall fell silent. No one had ever seen Wang Yingfeng unleash such a terrifying rage. They all looked at Jiang Fan with regret. Xu Youran's pretty face also turned pale.

There was no need to compare betrothal gifts anymore. The Zhu family would certainly win. Wang Yingfeng had even sworn to write her name backward, making such a public vow. She couldn't think of any reason that would make Wang Yingfeng change her mind. Only Jiang Fan remained unconcerned, slowly writing, "Don't worry, you will."

Xu Zhengyan wondered if Jiang Fan had gone mad. He had provoked her to such a degree, and she had already sworn a vow. How could she go back on her word and make herself a laughingstock?

"My dear in-law, why such a big temper?" Zhang Yuxiu, leading Zhu Jianshen, stepped into the hall with a smiling face. Behind them, servants carried countless treasure chests filled with a dazzling array of jewels. The quantity was much greater than last time!

Wang Yingfeng looked at Zhang Yuxiu, almost not recognizing her. She wore a purple silk dress, her skin was smooth and rosy, and her hair was dark. Standing next to Zhu Jianshen, she didn't look much older than him at all. Was this the effect of the Rejuvenation Pill? When others spoke of it, she had held onto a sliver of hope that they were exaggerating. Only now did she realize that Zhang Yuxiu's transformation was even more profound than rumored! Her heart filled with overwhelming jealousy. Just one pill could make someone twenty years younger. For a woman, this was more appealing than any divine pill that enhanced strength. What a pity, and how infuriating, that there was only one such pill!

With a complex expression, she stood to greet them, saying, "Just a small matter, a trifle."

Noticing her envious tone, Zhang Yuxiu, rather pleased, said cheerfully, "My dear in-law, lighten up! Today is a joyous day for your Xu family. Shen'er, aren't you going to come over and greet your future mother-in-law?"

Zhu Jianshen quickly smiled and bowed politely, "Your humble son-in-law, Zhu Jianshen, greets his mother-in-law."

Wang Yingfeng's mood still hadn't improved. She forced a smile and said, "Please, all of you, take a seat." Back in her seat, Wang Yingfeng was distracted. Her spirits sank even further when she noticed that all the Xu family members, men and women alike, had their gaze fixed on the rejuvenated and graceful Zhang Yuxiu.

Xu Zhengyan said calmly, "Madam Zhu, what betrothal gifts have you brought today?" Looking at the dazzling array of gold, silver, and jewels, he felt a surge of concern for Jiang Fan.

Zhu Jianshen took over, saying, "Allow your humble son-in-law to present them. Gold and silver jewelry, valued at one million taels!"

The Xu family members gasped! Even the dispirited Wang Yingfeng felt a surge of excitement. One million taels was an astronomical sum! If she had received so much silver earlier, yesterday's Rejuvenation Pill would have been hers.

Zhu Jianshen was pleased with their reaction and continued, "Twenty bottles of mid-grade Qi Cultivation liquid, valued at two hundred thousand taels. One Yellow-grade low-tier cultivation manual, valued at three hundred thousand taels! One low-grade magic artifact, valued at five hundred thousand taels!"

Hearing that the last item was actually a magic artifact, Xu Yining couldn't stay seated and exclaimed, "A magic artifact?" Unlike ordinary weapons, magic artifacts were imbued with spiritual energy. When used, they could multiply the power of swordsmanship. Items of such quality were only found in the Azure Cloud Sect! Moreover, their value was astounding; they were rewards only obtainable by disciples of great merit. She couldn't help but envy Xu Youran for receiving such lavish betrothal gifts.

Wang Yingfeng was also beaming with joy. All in all, the total value was two million taels of silver!

"My good son-in-law, it's truly Youran's fortune to have met you!" Wang Yingfeng couldn't stop smiling.

Zhu Jianshen's heart also settled with certainty. The matter was settled. He turned to look at Jiang Fan, whose expression was calm, and provocatively said, "Jiang Fan! Weren't you quite arrogant at the auction yesterday? Now, can you apply that same arrogance to today's betrothal gifts? Let me see if your betrothal gifts match your arrogance."

Jiang Fan slowly opened his eyes. He unhurriedly wrote a line of text.

"Is this all?"