Martial Saint: Starting with Accumulating Experience

Chen Feng thought to himself, "It wasn't me who asked, so what do you mean by being rejected?"

However, a hundred years of experience is quite impressive.

It's equivalent to half a day of guidance from my second senior brother.

"Wan'er!" Cheng Wan's father saw his daughter run out the door and quickly got up to chase after her.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall froze. The most embarrassed were Cheng Li and Cheng Yuan, who wanted to play matchmaker but did not expect that they would make a mistake.

Chen Feng remained calm, cupping his hands in a gesture of apology: "I am focused on martial arts training and have no intention of getting married at the moment. Please forgive me for declining."

At this moment, Cheng Wan's father led her in. Cheng Wan's eyes were red, and she looked deeply hurt. She muttered a complaint under her breath:

"He's helping my aunt, not me, so why not let my aunt marry into the family...?"

Although the sound was soft, many people heard it because the hall was completely silent at the time.

Chen Feng's lips twitched. Was he really that bad? Cheng Tingxue had clearly said that he not only had a good figure, but was also good-looking.

Since both sides had refused, Cheng Yuan and Cheng Li could not say anything more and had to give up.

The proposal has fallen through.

A hint of relief flashed in Cheng Tingxue's eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

Chen Feng sensed something and looked at Cheng Tingxue suspiciously, only to find her with her head down, seemingly lost in thought, her expression unreadable.

Before long, servants from the manor came to report that the banquet was ready, and everyone moved to the banquet hall, where the tables were laden with delicacies and the aroma of wine filled the air.

"Go, call everyone out of the west courtyard," Cheng Yuan instructed his servants.

Soon, several members of the Su family and a few well-dressed young men entered the hall one after another.

Chen Feng secretly observed the three people walking at the front, presumably they were the new candidates who had passed the imperial examination this year.

"Teacher." ×3

The three bowed, and their way of addressing Cheng Yuan confirmed Chen Feng's guess.

Cheng Yuan then introduced them to Chen Feng, his tone tinged with satisfaction: "These are all my prized students. This opportunity is perfect for you young people to exchange ideas."

According to Cheng Yuan, the three people were named Yanwen, Cheng Yan, and Ding Mo.

Not counting their ages in their previous lives, Chen Feng was the youngest among them, while the one named Ding Mo was already over thirty.

That's how the imperial examinations were; if you failed, you would try again and again, waiting for the day you would pass and change your fate.

"My name is Chen Feng, and I greet you all."

Chen Feng greeted him softly.

"I have long admired your name. It is an honor to meet you today." Cheng Yan, who was in the lead, had a square face and a cheerful personality, and spoke first.

Cheng Yan's words were true. He was one of the few people in the Cheng family who knew the inside story of Cheng Tingxue's return home. The others only knew that Cheng Tingxue was attacked by bandits when she returned to the city.

I know nothing else.

Cheng Yan greatly admired Chen Feng for saving his aunt despite the threats from the Canal Gang.

Chen Feng looked at Cheng Yan and felt that he looked older than Cheng Tingxue.

The head of the Cheng family is quite powerful.

The group sat down and exchanged pleasantries.

During the meal, Chen Feng behaved with propriety, showed respect to his elders, and spoke appropriately, showing none of the awkwardness or restraint of a seventeen-year-old.

This made Cheng Yuan even more satisfied.

No wonder his older brother and daughter both speak highly of him.

As the group toasted and exchanged drinks.

Inside a side room of the Cheng residence.

"Yao'er, your cousin rejected Chen Feng earlier. If your grandfather tries to set you up with someone else again, you must also refuse. Under no circumstances should you agree, understand?" A beautiful woman earnestly advised Cheng Wan.

Cheng Yao wrinkled her nose and asked:

"Grandpa wouldn't do that, would he? Besides, didn't Chen Feng already say he has no intention of getting married for the time being?"

The beautiful woman raised an eyebrow, displeased with her daughter's backtalk: "You're still young, what do you know? He's only saying that to save face, to give himself a way out. If it really works out, do you believe he'll be eager to curry favor with our Cheng family? I've seen plenty of people like that."

"It can't be that bad, right? My aunt said he doesn't seem like that kind of person." Cheng Yao covered her mouth lightly. "Besides, isn't he a Qi Refining Realm martial artist? He's very powerful."

"Your aunt, ha, what is your aunt? All she does is cause trouble. She's married and still has the nerve to come back to her parents' house and boss them around."

The woman was quite dissatisfied with Cheng Tingxue.

"As for the Qi Refining Realm, what's the use? Can you become an official? Do you have any power? In the future, you'll just be a thug, doing dirty work and always at the forefront."

The beautiful woman gave a cold laugh.

"Look at your great-grandfather, he could just break an arm like that, and in the end, they only released him because of your grandfather's influence."

"Only studying is useful, only becoming an official is useful. What good is knowing some martial arts? You'll still be treated like a slave. Doesn't our Cheng family have several Qi Refining Realm experts? When they see your father, don't they all respectfully call him 'Sir'?"

While her mother was speaking, Cheng Yao, though disagreeing, dared not interrupt. The woman continued speaking at length:

"And your grandfather, just to send a few disciples to the exam, he waved his hand, and those few at the Qi Refining Realm had to risk their lives to go to the provincial capital too. What kind of skill is it to be a groom or a guard on such a long journey?"

Sensing her mother's anger, Cheng Yao lowered her head and said, "Mother, don't worry, I didn't want to marry him in the first place..."

"I like Yanwen, and I won't marry anyone else but Yanwen," the girl added silently to herself.

Hearing her daughter's words, the beautiful woman's face lit up with joy:

"Yes, that's a good, obedient child. Your mother is arranging your marriage. The other day, someone came to our door to say that it's the best match. Don't worry, it's definitely the best one."

"People also think you're pretty good."

Cheng Yao's expression changed drastically. She only wanted to marry Yanwen, so she cautiously inquired, "Mother, who is that person?"

"Don't worry, he's young and handsome, and he passed the imperial examination this time. He's very outstanding. His family and our family are a good match." The woman had already begun to imagine the future.

Passing the imperial examination, young...

Cheng Yao was overjoyed; wasn't that Brother Yanwen?

Only three members of the Cheng family passed the imperial examination this time. Cheng Yan, being the cousin, is definitely out of the running, and Ding Mo is too old to be considered young. If all of them are ruled out, then only Yanwen is left.

Cheng Yao was overjoyed, her heart pounding, unable to believe that her dream had come true.

The young girl's thoughts couldn't be hidden; the beautiful woman immediately noticed her daughter's excitement and said:

"Since you're happy about this, then let's just make it a decision and go give them an answer."

"Okay." Cheng Yao quickly agreed, feeling light as a feather.

"Then I'll go tell Manager Li right now. Remember to refuse Chen Feng, understand?" the beautiful woman reminded her again.

"Okay."

The girl walked out of the room with a smile on her face, her heart filled with longing, and she muttered to herself:

"So the steward in Yanwen's family is surnamed Li Yao? Never mind, I'm going to marry Yanwen!"

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On the other side of the Cheng residence.

"My sister just spoke inappropriately. I apologize to Brother Chen on her behalf and hope for your understanding." Cheng Yan raised his glass in a toast to apologize on behalf of Cheng Wan.

No, no.

Chen Feng quickly poured wine and they raised their glasses together.

As everyone chatted back and forth, their relationship grew closer. However, Chen Feng felt that the man named Ding Mo was a bit strange.

He kept pouring wine for Chen Feng and kept raising his glass to invite him to drink.

They seemed to want to get Chen Feng drunk.

After several rounds of drinks...

The group's faces were flushed, indicating they were somewhat unable to hold their liquor, but... Chen Feng was faking it.

In fact, this amount of alcohol had no effect on him at all. He drank alcohol like water. His rosy complexion was just a result of mobilizing his blood and energy to pretend to be more sociable.

In his past life, Chen Feng wasn't a good drinker and was often teased for sitting at the children's table, but now...

Tai Chi Xuan Yuan Gong is still too authoritative.

Alcohol is broken down as nutrients as soon as it is ingested, without needing to go through the liver.

Moreover, this is a passive effect, treating the numbing effect of alcohol as a debuff, which Chen Feng cannot turn off even if he wants to.

"Brother Chen, I salute you."

A disciple of the Cheng family raised a glass in invitation.

"it is good."

Chen Feng naturally raised his glass, but at that moment, he felt a hand pat his leg under the table.

Chen Feng was taken aback and turned his head to look. Cheng Tingxue was sitting next to him, and it was she who had taken the picture just now.

Cheng Tingxue was a little angry. She opened her mouth to speak, but no sound came out. Chen Feng recognized what she wanted to say from her lip movements—

You've had too much to drink.