novelraw Chapter 2198 - 2197: The City Lord’s Son-in-Law Selection
Chapter 2198 - 2197: The City Lord’s Son-in-Law Selection
After a while, Bald Dog and the others came back.
Upon seeing Long Fei, they immediately shouted joyfully, exclaiming, "Master, you’ve returned just in time."
Noting their mischievous grins, Long Fei knew they must have discovered something valuable.
He smiled and asked, "So, what mischief are you planning?"
Bald Dog glanced around, then whispered to Long Fei, "Master, weren’t you planning to stop the cultivators from reaching our world? Right now, there’s an opportunity to catch them all in one go."
"Oh?"
Long Fei raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Bald Dog’s words.
Bald Dog chuckled mischievously, "Tomorrow, the City Lord of Tian Cha City is selecting a groom for his daughter. All teleportation gates will be closed for a day. Every young person passing by will have to attend the groom selection at the City Lord’s Mansion.
Anyone who doesn’t go and doesn’t receive an invitation won’t be allowed to use the teleportation gates for a year.
So, regardless of where they come from, everyone will have to gather here. When the time comes, you can figure out their identities and easily deal with them all."
"Can the City Lord’s Mansion really do whatever it wants?"
Long Fei raised an eyebrow, feeling this seemed like a bad idea.
Bald Dog said, "Of course, they’re the local tyrant. A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. We’re just passing through; who would want to cause trouble here? Besides, they’re inviting you for food and drinks, not asking you to climb a mountain of knives or descend into a sea of fire, so naturally, there won’t be much resistance."
Long Fei stared at him and asked, "Aren’t you going?"
Bald Dog grinned and replied, "Master, we’re dogs! Besides, while you’re busy, we also have our own tasks. If you’re grateful for our strategy, you might as well make things as lively as possible."
Long Fei chuckled lightly, "So this is all about having me help you stir up trouble?"
Bald Dog grinned mischievously, "It’s mutually beneficial. If we can’t block this gate, people from the big worlds will keep pouring into our world endlessly. Then our world will be in danger."
"Indeed!"
Long Fei sighed softly, rubbing his head, "If it’s just one or two coming, Yingying and the others can handle it. But if too many come, then our world will be at risk."
"So you agree, Master?"
Bald Dog’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
Long Fei smiled, "We’ll play it by ear. Your plan might not work."
Bald Dog said, "As long as you say so, Master. We’ll go continue surveying the scene, you guys take care!"
He mischievously greeted Wang Xiaoya, then swiftly left with the Ground Rat Demon King and the others.
As night fell quickly, Chu Feng pulled Murong Chong and Wang Jie along to seek some fun.
They said since Long Fei had a wife, he wasn’t in the same league as their single selves and didn’t bring him along.
This hotel had a gambling hall, a tavern, a Singer House, and even places for gambling on stones.
There were plenty of places for passersby to spend money.
At this junction, these businesses thrived, making lots of money.
Long Fei glanced at Wang Xiaoya and the others, stifling his urge to go out alone, and obediently joined them to order some food in the restaurant.
The place was crowded, but Long Fei wasn’t particularly interested in the food here. He mainly wanted to hear about the City Lord’s daughter’s groom selection tomorrow.
As expected, the dining area, capable of hosting over a thousand people, was already packed.
Without exception, everyone was discussing this event.
Someone complained, "This City Lord is too overbearing. We’re eager to go to other Star Domains to seek opportunities. If we’re a day late, all the good stuff will be gone."
Someone else said, "I’ve heard about the City Lord’s daughter. Supposedly, she’s hideous beyond belief. Even people fear her, and pigs run away. While other young women her age are already having children, she still hasn’t found a suitor. No way am I marrying her."
"Is she really that ugly?"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Someone exclaimed, "No need to worry about looks. Rumor has it the City Lord has prepared a rich dowry for her. Marry her, and you’ll never have to work for the rest of your life—just enjoy a good life in Tian Cha City."
"Really?"
"I’ve heard the City Lord is at the Mahayana Realm!"
"If I became the City Lord’s son-in-law, no one would dare bully me ever again."
"..."
Hearing about the dowry, everyone became excited and shouted out.
Wang Xiaoya listened to the conversations outside and curiously asked Long Fei, "What groom selection? Are they choosing a groom here?"
Long Fei nodded, "Yes, the City Lord is choosing a groom for his daughter tomorrow and has closed all teleportation gates. To enter them, you must attend this wedding."
"Is that really happening?"
Wang Xiaoya and Kong Qing’s eyes widened.
Wang Xiaoya sized up Long Fei and asked with pursed lips, "Are you planning to participate too?"
Kong Qing teased, "Are you going to marry the woman so ugly even pigs fear her?"
Long Fei chuckled dryly, "We have to participate in the wedding to get the passage token. As for the groom selection, count me out. I already have a wife, so why join the excitement?"
Wang Xiaoya snickered, "Smart of you. We’ll also join the fun tomorrow."
Kong Qing laughed, "Right, right. I want to see just how ugly the City Lord’s daughter is."
Long Fei raised an eyebrow, "Aren’t they not inviting women?"
Wang Xiaoya said, "That’s no problem. We’ll disguise ourselves as men."
Kong Qing covered her mouth with a chuckle, "Yeah, we’re all cultivators. Why bother about gender?"
Long Fei smirked at her, thinking, if there’s no gender difference, why do you always avoid me when bathing?
The shop assistant brought the food, and surprisingly, the dishes were very tasty.
After all, this junction had gathered many good things.
Everyone wolfed down the meal and went back to their rooms early to rest.
The next day, at the crack of dawn.
Wang Xiaoya and Kong Qing came knocking on the door, waking Long Fei from his sleep.
They seemed more excited than men about this groom selection.
Long Fei opened the door and was momentarily stunned, thinking he had mistaken them for someone else.
In front of him stood two handsome young men, each dressed in white robes, with jade belts around their waists and holding paper fans.
This attire could definitely capture any woman’s heart.
Wang Xiaoya opened her fan and waved it, asking Long Fei with a smile, "How’s this look? Good, right?"
"Not bad. If I were a woman, I’d definitely fall for you two!"
Long Fei nodded with a smile, and together they left the inn heading for the City Lord’s Mansion.
The main entrance was already crowded with people. Each person entering had to receive a stamped passage token from the steward.
Only with this passage token could they travel elsewhere the next day.
It wasn’t just Human Cultivators present; even Demon Clan cultivators reluctantly gathered.
Kong Qing pointed discreetly at an old man and whispered, "Is that old man here to become a groom too?"
Long Fei chuckled, "What’s wrong with that? An old sword is still sharp."
Kong Qing felt uncomfortable and abruptly blushed, snapping at Long Fei, "Shut up, you rogue."
Wang Xiaoya laughed heartily, "You still have time to realize this guy’s true nature!"
Long Fei shot her a sideways glance, wondering if she was his wife, why was she always speaking up for others?