Dowry?
What the hell?
Chen Chang'an was utterly bewildered. What kind of situation was this?
Since when did women actively seek marriage proposals?
Were the women of Liuyun Domain always this bold?
"How many women are there in Sky Proud City?" Chen Chang'an asked.
"Many, quite a few."
"And from what I hear, there are even more on their way, all rushing here."
"There's only one goal—to marry you."
Holy shit!
No matter how much Chen Chang'an had calculated, he never anticipated something like this happening.
"Wait… don’t they consider how embarrassing it would be if they got rejected?" Chen Chang'an asked, puzzled.
"What’s the big deal?"
"Do you even realize who you are now?"
"You’re undoubtedly one of the top powerhouses in Liuyun Domain!"
"And you’re still young, not to mention the Supreme Elder of the Nine Clouds Immortal Sect."
"You’ve got strength, looks, and status—everything one could ask for."
"With credentials like yours, how many dream of having you as their ideal husband?"
"Think about it. If these women don’t marry you, they’ll likely be used by their families for political marriages anyway. Who wouldn’t want to aim higher?"
"Even if they get rejected, so what? But what if they succeed?"
"Everyone’s hoping for that slim chance."
A disciple of the Nine Clouds Immortal Sect seemed to notice the confusion and distaste in Chen Chang'an’s eyes and added, "Supreme Elder, this is completely normal."
"It’s not just women—men are the same."
"Women are tools for marriage alliances, and so are men."
"After all, there are plenty of powerful female cultivators too."
"It’s not uncommon for men to be married off as well."
Whoa!
Men also get married off for alliances?
"What others do is none of my concern, and I won’t interfere."
"But I don’t like this approach."
"Go and drive them away."
"Tell them I have no plans for marriage at the moment." Chen Chang'an frowned.
"Well… I’m afraid my words won’t carry any weight."
"Supreme Elder, the number of people who’ve come this time is beyond imagination."
"And among them, many hold extraordinary status and influence."
"I doubt I can make them leave."
"You’ll have to address them personally."
He had to handle this himself?
"If I don’t show up, this problem can’t be resolved?"
"No, they’ll probably keep pestering you."
"Do you really want to walk around every day with a crowd of women carrying dowries trailing behind you?"
"Sure, it might make others envious, but… it’d be rather inconvenient."
Chen Chang'an couldn’t shake the feeling that this disciple was secretly enjoying his predicament.
"Fine, I’ll go deal with it."
With a resigned sigh, Chen Chang'an stood up and walked outside.
By now, the entrance of the Nine Clouds Immortal Sect’s residence in Sky Proud City was completely surrounded, with a long line of people stretching into the distance.
Qi Shiyuan and Da Huang had originally planned to visit a brothel, but the sheer spectacle before them made them halt in their tracks.
"Are all these… women here to marry my big bro?"
"Wait—"
"Granny, may I ask how old you are?"
Among the crowd, Da Huang noticed an elderly woman with deep wrinkles, white hair, and an unsteady gait.
The sight left Da Huang utterly dumbfounded. At this age, she still wanted to get married?
"I… I’m not that old. I’m only fifteen thousand years young—just look a bit aged, that’s all."
"But what if… what if Young Master Chen happens to like someone like me? I’m just here to try my luck."
The old woman wasn’t ancient by cultivation standards, but her low cultivation level meant she was nearing the end of her lifespan. Yet, she still came to "try her luck"?
Da Huang felt his already fragile worldview shatter once more.
"Holy crap!"
"Little girl, how old are you?"
"Are you even ten?"
"None of your business! Who are you?"
"Who am I? Hah! Chen Chang'an is my big bro—who do you think I am?"
The moment those words left his mouth, Da Huang immediately sensed danger.
Sure enough, the gazes of everyone around him sharpened, filled with such predatory intensity that even Da Huang felt a chill run down his spine.
"Are you an idiot? Why would you say that?"
"Run. Now."
Following Qi Shiyuan’s warning, Da Huang turned and bolted without hesitation.
Watching him flee, the crowd sighed in disappointment—what a perfect opportunity to get closer to Chen Chang'an, wasted just like that.
"Chen Chang'an!"
"Chen Chang'an has appeared!"
"What? That’s him? He’s so handsome!"
"My heavens, I never expected Chen Chang'an to be this good-looking! Why did people say he was plain and unremarkable?"
"Jealousy. Pure jealousy."
"Young, handsome, high-status, incredibly powerful—he’s the perfect husband!"
"What do I do? I think I fell in love at first sight!"
"This might be the most satisfying marriage alliance ever. I must marry Chen Chang'an!"
Chen Chang'an was taken aback by the scene before him. There really were this many people?
This was beyond ridiculous!
And what kind of crowd was this? "Eccentric" didn’t even begin to cover it.
Were they serious?
Chen Chang'an had the distinct feeling that these women wanted to devour him whole—their gazes were far too intense and unrestrained.
"Everyone!"
"I understand why you’re here."
"But at present, I have no intention of taking a wife."
"Please, go home!"
Huh?
What was going on?
Even after his announcement, the crowd’s fervor remained undiminished, their eyes still blazing with determination.
Had he spoken too softly? Did they not hear him?
"I said—"
"Sisters… charge!"
"First come, first served!"
"Take him down!"
Holy shit!
What the hell?!
Before Chen Chang'an could repeat himself, the crowd surged toward him like a tidal wave.
Faced with such madness, he had no choice but to retreat hastily, erecting a barrier to keep them at bay.
"This is insane!"
"Are all the women in Liuyun Domain this aggressive?"
Chen Chang'an never imagined they’d try to physically pounce on him.
He almost lost his chastity right then and there!
"Supreme Elder, it’s just a testament to your overwhelming charm."
"Shut it. Stop flattering me. Tell me—what do I do now?"
"Can I even step outside anymore?"
"I’m putting you in charge of this mess."
"You have three days to make these people abandon their wild fantasies about me."
"If you fail, I’m holding you accountable!" Chen Chang'an said coldly.
"This…"
"Any method is acceptable, as long as they give up?"
"Exactly. Do whatever it takes."
"Understood. Leave it to me!"
"Good. I admire your courage. Do well, and I’ll put in a good word for you with the Sect Master."
"Yes! Thank you, Supreme Elder!"
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
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