From the standstill of time, across the heavens

Chapter 1451 Zhao Ling'er: Brother Hao, what is a martial arts contest to find a husband?

After Lin Tiannan finished his opening remarks, another member of the Lin Family Fortress stepped forward to explain the rules of the martial arts contest for marriage to the people present.

Yes~~
This martial arts contest for marriage had rules, unlike in the TV series where just anyone could go up and fight Lin Yueru.

First, those who participate in the martial arts contest to choose a husband must be no older than thirty.

This age limit eliminates the possibility of some shameless older masters participating. Otherwise, if they really recruited a son-in-law older than Lin Tiannan, wouldn't Lin Tiannan have thrown a tantrum on the spot?

Secondly, there are preliminary rounds and semi-finals.

The preliminary round involves participants in a martial arts contest to spar with the retainers of the Lin family. Only those who defeat the retainers or gain their approval can advance to the semi-finals and have the opportunity to challenge Lin Yueru.

This is not hard to understand at all!

There were at least a couple hundred people at the scene who planned to participate in the martial arts contest to find a husband.

Even if Lin Yueru were made of iron, she couldn't withstand such a relentless barrage of attacks from so many people. And wouldn't those who challenged her have an advantage?!
Moreover, with these advisors overseeing the process, those who are unattractive or offensive to the public can be eliminated early on.

Otherwise, if they really marry an ugly son-in-law, even if Lin Yueru doesn't mind, Lin Tiannan will still feel disgusted seeing him every day.

……

After the rules were explained, the martial arts contest to find a husband officially began.

On the arena, the first guest to step forward was a man dressed in a blue robe, with the air of an old scholar.

"Which young talent would like to be the first to step forward?" the old scholar asked, bowing to the four directions with a strong voice.

"I'll come first!"

No sooner had the old scholar finished speaking than the first young man, daring to be the first to step onto the stage, began to strive and work hard for his career as a kept man!
Unfortunately, the wish was beautiful, but reality was cruel!
In just three moves, Crab Eater was knocked off the stage by a single palm strike amidst the watchful eyes of countless residents and idlers. He then coughed up blood and passed out.

Hmm~~
Not to mention, the after-sales service at Linjiabao—no, I mean the post-war service—was quite good.

Surprisingly, several doctors had been arranged on-site to provide excellent post-injury treatment services for the injured.

"Next!!" the old scholar continued to shout from the arena.

"I'll go!" Another fearless warrior jumped onto the stage, as if Crab Bro's tragic end had never happened.

Or perhaps the Warriors think he's better than that Crab Guy; just because the Crab Guy isn't good enough doesn't mean he isn't.

This is actually a misconception held by many people!
Fortunately, reality slapped Warrior Brother hard in the face. In just two moves, he followed in Crab Brother's footsteps and 'flew' off the ring in a cool pose.

It has to be said, the temptation of being a kept man is indeed great!
Even with the previous examples, many martial arts practitioners with stomach problems still took to the stage to challenge.

The result was that only one young man, whose martial arts skills were so-so but whose appearance was fairly handsome, was recognized by the old scholar and passed the preliminary round.

After ten rounds, the old scholar slowly walked off the stage, and a burly man, eight feet tall and with an eight-foot waist, took his place as a guest.

……

Below the arena, Hao Shuai and his two companions cracked sunflower seeds and enjoyed the freefall that was unfolding.

Just as Hao Shuai was engrossed in watching, Zhao Ling'er suddenly asked, puzzled, "Brother Hao, why are they all lining up to get beaten up?"

Li Xiaoyao: "..."

Hao Shuai: "..."

Zhao Ling'er's question completely silenced Hao Shuai and Li Xiaoyao. So, you've been watching this whole spectacle and still don't know what they're up to?

But thinking about it, it's normal. Zhao Ling'er grew up in the palace until she was six years old, and then lived on Fairy Spirit Island for the next ten years. She had never been involved in worldly affairs, so it's normal that she didn't know anything about worldly matters.

Therefore, Hao Shuai, who was good at giving advice, explained: "Those people are participating in a martial arts contest to find a husband."

"A martial arts contest to choose a husband?" Zhao Ling'er asked again, "Brother Hao, what is a martial arts contest to choose a husband?"

"A martial arts contest to choose a husband is one of the ways to do so. The woman sets up a ring and invites the public to participate. The candidate with the best martial arts skills wins the marriage contract. In simple terms, whoever can defeat this woman can marry her," Hao Shuai explained briefly.

"Oh, I see." Zhao Ling'er nodded, indicating that she understood. But then she suddenly changed the subject and said, "Does that mean that if you, Brother Hao, win the fight, you can marry her?"

Li Xiaoyao: "Pfft!!"

Zhao Ling'er's words almost made Li Xiaoyao, who was watching the drama unfold, burst out laughing. If it weren't for Hao Shuai's threatening glare, he probably would have laughed out loud.

Hao Shuai was speechless after being stumped by Zhao Ling'er's sharp question.

I don't know if Zhao Ling'er really didn't understand, or if her mentality was as broad as her mind.

Fortunately, Ling'er's attention was quickly drawn back to the arena, and she didn't say anything strange again.

After nearly two hours of selection, the preliminary round finally came to an end.

Given the number of people present, it shouldn't have ended so quickly, but towards the end, no one dared to step into the ring anymore.

After all, the repeated beatings from those retainers shattered most people's dreams of living off their wives.

Looking at the dozen or so talented young men who had made it to the semi-finals, Hao Shuai was absolutely certain that there was something fishy about this martial arts contest to find a husband, or that Lin Tiannan and Lin Yueru were just attracted to good looks!
Otherwise, how do you explain that all of these dozen or so young men are handsome and good-looking?
……

Amidst the sound of drums, the semi-finals officially began. Lin Yueru, dressed in a red tight-fitting training uniform, walked onto the stage with a stern face and a brown whip in her hand.

"Sect Master, it's actually that wicked woman from yesterday. No wonder she held a martial arts contest to find a husband. She's so fierce, who would dare to marry her?"

Li Xiaoyao recognized Lin Yueru and laughed with a hint of schadenfreude.

Hao Shuai looked at Li Xiaoyao and smiled, saying meaningfully, "Don't worry, someone will marry her."

Amidst Li Xiaoyao's laughter, the first match began on the arena.

The competition started quickly and ended quickly!
After all, Lin Yueru inherited her family's unique sword and finger skills from a young age, and by the age of thirteen, she had already become invincible throughout Jiangnan.

While the claim of being invincible may be somewhat exaggerated, Lin Yueru's strength among the younger generation is undeniable.

Given her current state of resentment, she naturally wouldn't hold back like a guest.

Therefore, although there were more than a dozen people participating in the semi-finals, they were all knocked off the stage by Lin Yueru in just over ten minutes.

After her victory, Lin Yueru stood on the stage with her hands on her hips, looking around and shouting, "Anyone else who's not afraid of death, come up here! I'll beat you to a pulp!"

Upon hearing Lin Yueru's challenge, the previously enthusiastic young talents immediately lowered their heads and fell silent.

There's nothing I can do about it~~
Losing a fight isn't scary, but being beaten black and blue in front of so many people is incredibly embarrassing, making it impossible to face anyone again.

"Haha~~ I knew this wicked woman would never get married, no one would want her!"

Seeing this, Li Xiaoyao laughed even harder...

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