Chapter 715: Father-in-Law is About to Show Off

"Ye-ge, I am the princess of the Xingkong Blue Phoenix Clan. My father and grandfather are the most influential figures in the clan, holding immense power. Our clan is one of the top forces in the Haixuan Star Domain. Do you think they would care about your background?" Lan Feng'er smiled and reassured him.

"Really, mother? Father won't be looked down upon?" Ye Xin, standing nearby, asked in surprise.

Lan Feng'er chuckled and turned to Lin Qian, "My good son-in-law, when you unified the Southern Region and became a powerful figure on Soul Martial Star, why didn't you choose someone of similar status? Instead, you picked my daughter."

"Because Ye Xin and I truly love each other. Sticking by her side is only natural. I don't need a marriage alliance to elevate Huaxia Empire's strength."

"After all, I knew that Soul Martial Star would eventually belong to the Huaxia Empire."

Lan Feng'er nodded, then glanced at her husband and daughter. "My father and grandfather think the same way. They are influential figures in the entire Haixuan Star Domain, and the Xingkong Blue Phoenix Clan is powerful enough. They don't need their daughter's or granddaughter's marriage as a tool to enhance the clan's strength."

"As long as Ye-ge is someone I love, that's enough."

"As a princess of the Xingkong Blue Phoenix Clan, if I can't even have that much freedom, wouldn't other clans laugh at us?"

How domineering!

Hearing Lan Feng'er's explanation, Lin Qian felt a growing sense of respect for the Xingkong Blue Phoenix Clan's patriarch and the revered elder. They valued their daughters' happiness over political gains—no matter the background of their son-in-law.

Now that Lin Qian thought about it, these people were his family too, and it aligned perfectly with his values.

"It seems, Father-in-law, our worries were unfounded," Lin Qian said with a laugh, feeling much more relaxed. The burden he had been carrying on his heart was finally lifted.

"But Ye-ge, there's something I should mention," Lan Feng'er hesitated for a moment, clearly feeling a bit awkward.

After a while, Lan Feng'er whispered something to Ye Xin, who then relayed it to Lin Qian.

Understanding the situation, Lin Qian turned to Ye Nanxin and asked him to step out of the room.

"Father-in-law, what Mother-in-law was too embarrassed to say directly is this: within the Xingkong Blue Phoenix Clan, Mother-in-law had quite a few admirers back in the day."

"But the woman they were pursuing was snatched away by you, a man who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and even had a daughter with her..."

"And there’s something else—this situation is also related to why Mother-in-law left so abruptly back then."

Lin Qian then explained the story in detail.

It turned out that Lan Feng'er had an arranged marriage. However, she had never liked her betrothed. He was a spoiled playboy, indulging in debauchery. His talents were mediocre at best, and he didn't even bother trying to improve himself through cultivation. All he cared about was living in luxury and pleasure.

The man in question was the grandson of the clan’s Third Elder, and the marriage had been arranged when they were still children. Lan Feng'er had always disliked the engagement.

This grandson frequently harassed Lan Feng'er, causing her great frustration. To escape him, she embarked on a journey for training and adventure, which ultimately led her to the ruins and the Soul Martial Star, where she met Ye Nanxin.

When Lan Feng'er returned to her clan, it was to cancel the engagement.

However, on her way back, she encountered forces hostile to the Xingkong Blue Phoenix Clan and was severely injured during the battle. This injury prevented her from maintaining her clone, leading Ye Nanxin to believe she had died.

Now, Ye Nanxin’s real challenge wouldn’t come from Lan Feng'er’s father or grandfather, who had a favorable impression of him despite having never met him. The true obstacle would be the former fiancé, the playboy grandson of the Third Elder.

When Ye Nanxin returned, it was likely that the playboy wouldn't let things go quietly.

Lan Feng'er would certainly be able to protect Ye Nanxin, but it was expected that unpleasant words would be exchanged.

Lan Feng'er had shared this with Ye Nanxin in advance, not wanting him to take it the wrong way or misunderstand her intentions. But she felt too awkward to bring it up herself, worried that it might seem like she was defending the former fiancé. That’s why she had asked Lin Qian to explain the situation.

"I understand. Feng'er is overthinking things. How could I be upset with her over something like this?" Ye Nanxin smiled as he spoke, though his tightly clenched fists betrayed his frustration.

Who wouldn’t feel frustrated? To be shielded by one's daughter while being unable to act, it was a situation that Lin Qian could easily empathize with.

"Father-in-law, actually, I have an idea," Lin Qian said after a moment’s pause, glancing at Ye Nanxin.

Hearing this, Ye Nanxin’s eyes lit up with a spark of hope. "What idea?"

When Lin Qian spoke, Ye Nanxin knew his son-in-law likely had a plan to prevent him from having to hide behind his wife, humiliated.

This son-in-law of his was always full of surprises. Perhaps this time...

"Father-in-law, even though Mother-in-law’s father and grandfather don’t care about your background, it still wouldn’t look good for you to hide behind Mother-in-law if her former fiancé challenges you. You’d appear weak in their eyes, even if they don’t show it."

"So, even though they don’t mind your background, you still need to make a good impression when you arrive at the Xingkong Blue Phoenix Clan," Lin Qian continued. "Mother-in-law mentioned that the realm above the Saint Realm is a whole new world, where soul force transforms into soul energy, also known as the Refinement Realm."

"As for that playboy grandson, he’s just a spoiled brat who only knows how to indulge. His cultivation level is low, and he's barely in the Refinement Realm. If you can break through to the Refinement Realm within the year, you could challenge him to a duel when he tries to provoke you."

"Even if you lose, you’d still be seen as coming from a remote place with limited resources, and your effort would earn you respect. You’d be praised for standing your ground, and people would see you in a better light."

"Of course, with my help, Father-in-law, losing would be difficult. If you win, even though the Refinement Realm isn't a high level within the Xingkong Blue Phoenix Clan, it would still exceed their expectations. You’d leave a much better impression than if you lost."

Hearing Lin Qian’s words, Ye Nanxin couldn't help but nod in agreement. The plan sounded brilliant.

However, he soon frowned and sighed. "But my aptitude is poor. Reaching the Transcendent Realm was already a struggle, even with the help of heavenly treasures. Advancing from the Saint Realm to the Refinement Realm is even more difficult. How could I possibly achieve that within a year?"

"One year? In my opinion, that’s more than enough time," Lin Qian smiled, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "Didn’t Mother-in-law say that since Ye Xin is a dual-bloodline inheritor, you must also carry some hidden bloodline?"

"Hidden bloodline? How could that be? Soul Martial Star is just a remote place, and I’m just an ordinary human," Ye Nanxin said, shrugging helplessly. "It’s just speculation."

"Father-in-law, don't forget that Soul Martial Star is part of the Celestial Upper World. The Earth Spirit once told me that when the Xuan Yan Star fragmented, the beings on it didn’t die—they merely lost their cultivation but survived." Lin Qian's eyes gleamed with insight. "So, I suspect that your hidden bloodline might be celestial."

"And if I can awaken that celestial bloodline, who in the Xingkong Blue Phoenix Clan would dare look down on you?"

"You are the father-in-law of the Benevolent Emperor of Huaxia, the Imperial Father-in-law. How could you be ordinary?"

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