The Most Powerful Overlord

Chapter 114: Son-in-Law of the Four Great Clans?

Qiao Duohai hesitated for a moment and shared his thoughts with Qiaoqiao.

"Daughter, this is the only way. We are helpless. I hope you can understand..."

Qiao Duohai’s expression was complex; he felt sorrow in his heart for using his daughter as a tool for peace.

Qiaoqiao’s lowered face showed a trace of secret delight. She calmed her emotions and looked up, saying, "Dad, I won’t blame you. Let’s settle this!"

"Good, Qiaoqiao, you’re truly..."

Qiao Duohai was choked up, a look of emotion filled his face.

But he was a little puzzled. Qiaoqiao was born a princess of the Qiao Family, raised with abundant affection, creating a unique personality.

She was always unsatisfied with the shackles of wealthy families and scornful of rules like arranged marriages.

In many prominent families, girls as excellent as Qiaoqiao had been promised in marriage long ago.

But not Qiaoqiao. She always hated these, as the rules were useless to her.

Yet today, she agreed without hesitation, which was unusual.

Qiao Duohai didn’t think much of it, just taking it as Qiaoqiao considering the family’s interests.

...

The entire Qiao Family waited in a tense atmosphere, when suddenly, gentle footsteps were heard outside.

Immediately, everyone’s face changed drastically, their hearts in their throats.

In the next second, Ye Qingtian appeared before everyone, especially stunning the Qiao Family guards.

They hadn’t felt a trace of him; Ye Qingtian was like a ghost, appearing out of thin air.

"Were you waiting for me?"

Ye Qingtian sneered, sitting down on the sofa.

Most of those present had never seen Ye Qingtian before, and at first glance, they were all shocked.

No one expected Ye Qingtian to be so young; the legendary Ye Xiaoyao was only about twenty years old.

Especially seeing Ye Qingtian’s handsome face, the young women of the Qiao Family were enchanted, secretly wondering why the arranged marriage wasn’t with them.

"Yes, Mr. Ye, we were waiting for you. I am..."

Qiao Xiaoxian spoke respectfully, bending over beside Ye Qingtian.

The others did the same, resembling servants before Ye Qingtian.

"Your attitude is quite unfamiliar to me..."

Ye Qingtian said in surprise.

"Mr. Ye, everything that happened before was a misunderstanding. Our Qiao Family is willing to apologize and meet any conditions Mr. Ye might propose!"

Qiao Xiaoxian continued, observing Ye Qingtian’s expression for any change, and seeing none, added: "Moreover, we wish to offer my granddaughter Qiaoqiao in marriage to Mr. Ye. What do you think, sir?"

"Mr. Ye, Qiaoqiao is here. I guess you’ve seen her..."

Qiao Duohai brought Qiaoqiao before Ye Qingtian, starting to elaborate on Qiaoqiao’s merits.

Almost praising Qiaoqiao to the heavens, though this was largely true; Qiaoqiao was indeed outstanding, having just returned from studying in Great Britain, with dual doctorate degrees...

Ye Qingtian smirked coldly: "The hope of a family rests on a girl? Did you ask for her opinion? Does she agree?"

"I agree!"

As soon as Ye Qingtian’s words fell, Qiaoqiao’s voice rang out.

"Hm?"

Ye Qingtian raised an eyebrow.

"Mr. Ye, I’m willing to marry you! Not due to family matters, but mainly because I like you!"

Qiaoqiao had always been abroad, embracing the bold style of the West, boldly expressing her affection without embarrassment, and looked directly at Ye Qingtian.

"Pfft!"

Everyone present was stunned.

Especially Qiao Duohai instantly understood the situation—Qiaoqiao agreed readily, that explains it.

"Mr. Ye, does this young lady have the honor?"

Qiaoqiao directly asked.

Ye Qingtian was taken aback for a long while; even he hadn’t expected things to develop this way.

The Qiao Family members secretly laughed...

Ye Qingtian, who had defeated the Ten Great Martial Kings single-handedly in the Northwest, hesitated when facing a woman.

It seemed heroes indeed fell for beauties.

But the actual situation wasn’t as they imagined; over a year abroad, Ye Qingtian had encountered such situations many times.

"Hm? Mr. Ye hesitated?"

Qiaoqiao, being clever, knew the tactic of pursuing victory.

"Someone is coming!"

Ye Qingtian suddenly blurted.

"What do you mean?"

Everyone was puzzled.

In the next second, chaotic footsteps sounded outside.

"Hm? It’s the Lei Family, Kang Family, Tan Family!"

"What are they coming for?"

The Qiao Family members looked confused.

Now, representatives of the Northwest’s four Super Clans gathered at the Qiao Family.

Leading the group were Lei Yunpeng, Patriarch of the Lei Family, Kang Changming, Patriarch of the Kang Family, and Tan Weikang, Patriarch of the Tan Family.

Furthermore, talents from various families gathered, including beautiful girls whom one could call national beauties, among whom was Zhao Yiran.

"Old Lei, what are you here for?"

Qiao Xiaoxian asked in confusion.

Lei Yunpeng laughed heartily: "Naturally, our purpose is only one—to pay respect to Mr. Ye!"

Lei Yunpeng and the others approached Ye Qingtian, each bowing.

Even these chiefs of the Northwest’s top families bowed to Ye Qingtian, and not just one, but four, standing like servants beside Ye Qingtian, an incredibly shocking scene.

Zhao Yiran looked at Ye Qingtian, her mind racing.

Not long ago, Ye Qingtian reigned in Anbei, and she thought Ye Qingtian was strong, but still a far cry from the Northwest Super Clans; at least he’d need decades to qualify for dialogue with them.

But in less than a month, Ye Qingtian had reached the status of reigning in the Northwest, even requiring the personal visit of the chiefs of the five Super Clans.

"Hm? What do you all suddenly mean?"

Ye Qingtian asked in confusion.

Just as Lei Yunpeng was about to speak, Qiao Xiaoxian interjected: "Everyone, I have an announcement to make. Just now, I’ve already promised Qiaoqiao to Mr. Ye! From now on, Mr. Ye will be my family’s son-in-law!"

Those words shocked the entire room.

Especially Lei Yunpeng and the others panicked.

Even Lei Jingyu’s eyes shot cold rays: "What? Qiaoqiao is getting married?"

Qiaoqiao was revered as a goddess in Anxi’s circles, and it was impossible for Lei Jingyu and other young gentlemen not to have intentions.

Yet Lei Jingyu shivered at the thought of Ye Qingtian, knowing that competing for a woman with him would lead to a dead end.

"Old Qiao, your move is not fair! Though my Lei Family’s younger generation has no girls, my granddaughter is in no way inferior to yours! Yiran, come here! Mr. Ye, I have a request. I hope you will marry my granddaughter! What do you think?"

Lei Yunpeng pulled Zhao Yiran forward.

"Ah, this won’t do! Mr. Ye, my granddaughter Kang Yahui..."

"Mr. Ye, my granddaughter Tan Yushi..."

A dramatic scene unfolded—the other two family heads also brought their family’s most outstanding young girls to Ye Qingtian.

Their purpose was uniformly identical: to offer their granddaughters in marriage to Ye Qingtian.

Stunning!

Absolute astonishment!

No one expected such a scene to occur.