Immortal Warriors
IW 16 - Fiancee

An atmosphere of grief filled the Li Family's courtyard. The one-sided slaughter carried out by the Moon Style House had exceeded the reasonable limit because it was carried out blatantly.

The Li family was about to hire a white and neutral swordsman in the Jia Empire but the access in and out of Limeng City was controlled by the Moon Style House. Moreover, the members of the Moon Style House only targeted everyone related to the Li Family outside the city.

A few hours after the head of the family and Mayor of Limeng City buried the bodies with the help of the townspeople, something horrendous happened because Ling Zhen came from the sky with Li Hua's body.

When he first saw Ling Zhen's appearance, everyone took a wary stance there were even some city residents who were sweating coldly considering that the swordsman who could fly was only a holy swordsman upwards.

“Everything, relax. My arrival here only wants to deliver Young Miss Li who was kidnapped by the Moon Style House. Lower your weapons!” Ling Zhen looked at the townspeople who were brandishing weapons towards him.

“Follow what this swordsman says!” Limeng City Mayor Li Jingshan and is the father of Li Hua, with his wife Li Rong who immediately approached Ling Zhen.

As Ling Zhen handed Li Hua over, the townspeople were relieved that a mysterious swordsman like Ling Zhen was not on the side of the Moon Style House.

The Li Family's cries filled the front yard when they found out that Li Hua was fine. Not wanting to break the atmosphere of the day, Ling Zhen without further ado immediately made an offer to Li Jingshan.

“Sorry to disturb your excitement, but let me speak together with the father of this Young Miss Li.” Ling Zhen said politely as he bowed his body. Then Li Jingshan raised his hand and told him he was the father of Li Hua.

“We can talk inside, master swordsman. I'd like to thank you directly and reward you for helping my son.” Li Jingshan was unsuspecting towards Ling Zhen, and felt that the young man who saved his daughter had no malicious intentions on his family.

Ling Zhen and Li Jingshan entered the Li Family residence followed by the other members of the Li Family.

Within the spacious living room, Ling Zhen showed the file of notes he had obtained from the Moon Style House to Li Jingshan. The two told stories and introduced themselves to each other before drinking the warm tea began their serious chatter.

“Uncle Li, read this file. After reading this, I want to hear directly from you about the offer I gave you.” Ling Zhen scratched his cheek because after all this was the first time trying to negotiate.

”You said your name was Ling Zhen, didn't you? Former nobles in the Qing Empire. Trying to stop the marriage of Princess Jia and the heir of the Zhong Family. Is there any hidden intent with this action of yours.” Li Jingshan smiled and looked at Ling Zhen curiously.

Ling Zhen laughed softly and shook his head, “Uncle Li, I've been involved with all of this after reading this file. And I just want to not want the woman I know to cry and hurt because of this stupid charade.”.

‘The reason is very honest, did he meet Princess Jia and fall in love? Whatever it is, I just want to set her up with my son.’ Li Jingshan smiled faintly before telling himself to help Ling Zhen, because after all this concerned the future of the Jia Empire and the integrity of the Li Family as well as other noble families.

“I'll help you, Swordsman Ling. But with one condition..” Li Jingshan said and smiled full of deception. Seeing that, Ling Zhen laughed softly.

“Am I in a condition to qualify? I am from the Qing Empire, depending on those conditions I will be quiet and see the bloodshed that will happen.” Ling Zhen's reply made Li Jingshan break out in a cold sweat and choke, Ling Zhen who saw that felt himself replying excessively, “Sorry Uncle Li, I was just kidding. Tell me the terms.”

“I-” Li Jingshan set his breath because his voice was swallowed by his throat, “Ling Swordsman, I have one request for you. Will you be engaged to my son Li Hua? If we can, we can do the wedding as soon as possible.”

Ling Zhen who was drinking warm tea while listening to Li Jingshan's words, almost spewed the still warm tea water onto Li Jingshan's face.

Without Li Jingshan knowing, there were four glare eyes eavesdropping on his conversation. Ling Zhen himself felt that there were two people eavesdropping but the two people were not suspicious because they were Li Rong and Li Jingshan.

“Uncle Li, let's just say it's because of my trust in you. I'll tell you this..” Ling Zhen recounts that he had two future wives and the two girls who were unexpectedly bound by fate with him were also waiting for his return.

Li Jingshan rose up and down his brows in disbelief hearing Ling Zhen's story. But not long after a big smile was clearly on his face.

“Listen, Uncle Li. Me and Young Miss Li don't know each other. I've already told myself that I'm an ex-noble. For that reason, I will continue to step up and dirty my hands. A killer like me is not worthy of a woman as good as Young Miss Li.” Ling Zhen stared at his palm, a shadow of blood filling his eyes.

Li Jingshan opened his mouth but not a single word was spoken. All he had was himself shocked by Ling Zhen's words, moreover the young man's face showed deep sadness.

Li Jingshan extended his hand, Ling Zhen replied to him and looked at Li Jingshan full of astonishment.

“Alright, we will cooperate. With this, I officially match you with Hua.” Li Jingshan laughed softly. This middle-aged man really made Ling Zhen not dwell. Deciding on something without Ling Zhen's approval.

“Uncle Li, did you not hear my words?” Ling Zhen felt that something was wrong with Li Jingshan's brain.

“I heard, I heard. Therefore I'm more sure if you'll make Hua Fer happy, no matter what.” Li Jingshan stood up and patted Ling Zhen on the shoulder slowly, “Tonight try to get closer to my son. I as his father will allow it.”

Ling Zhen with a flat expression let out a long sigh, “Uncle Li, I return to the inn. Tomorrow I'll come back here.”

After saying so, Ling Zhen left the Li Family residence and returned to the inn.

Arriving at the inn, Ling Zhen knocked on Jia Ruan's room. The girl looked as though she had not fallen asleep, even as Ling Zhen knocked quickly Jia Ruan opened the inn room.

“You've been anywhere? I thought you left me just because I was someone else's fiancee.” It seemed that Jia Ruan was still annoyed by Ling Zhen's remark.

“For that matter, Princess. I want you to cancel your marriage to that man.” Ling Zhen looked at Jia Ruan straight and said it without a second thought.

Jia Ruan was surprised to hear that, his heart was racing.

“What am I doing that for? Do you like me?” Jia Ruan returned Ling Zhen's gaze inside.

“Because your fiance is a bastard who will bring you down in ruin. You don't need to know how I feel, just cancel your wedding.” Ling Zhen's answer actually made Jia Ruan slap his cheek very hard.

“Enough! If you don't care about me, don't try to say something stupid that's definitely the answer! I will not cancel my marriage with Feng’ge, compared to you he is more considerate!” Jia Ruan released his emotions and exited the inn room, bumping into Ling Zhen who was sculpting with a mute face.

“I misjudged you!”

Seeing Jia Ruan's departure, a faint smile emanated on Ling Zhen's face.

‘I care about you, stupid princess. I'm just not good at expressing things with words, but after all this it seems like you won't trust me anymore.’ Ling Zhen walked into the inn room and saw the newly awakened White Fox.

“It seems I do not like people who are engaged to others.”.

‘What is your face? You look pathetic. What happened?’ The White Fox asked before leaping over Ling Zhen's head.

“Nothing, let's go..” Ling Zhen left the inn with the White Fox. Both are heading somewhere in Limeng City.