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"Indeed, what are your thoughts, brother?" Not wanting to leave the conversation hanging, Jiang Ming stared at Han Cheng, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and earnestly asked for his advice.

With a confident raise of his eyebrows and a glance around, Han Cheng said mysteriously, "I know some information."

Changing the subject, Han Cheng gave Jiang Ming a shrewd look and said sullenly, "Fellow Daoist, why don't you tell me what you've seen and heard first? There are some things I can't reveal for free."

We need to exchange ideas so that we both benefit.

Slightly stunned, knowing very little about Jiang Ming, a young lady from a branch of the Cheng family, he thought for a while and then seriously made up a story.

"I only know that Miss Cheng Xin is mature and steady, and has a generous and forthright personality. If I could marry into her family, I would definitely be treated with utmost sincerity and affection in the future."

Upon hearing this, Han Cheng looked as if he had learned something, and immediately stopped hiding it, revealing what he knew frankly.

After discussing for a while, they noticed Cheng Ya frowning and casting an unhappy glance in their direction.

The two immediately stopped addressing each other as brothers and tacitly kept quiet.

"Miss Cheng Ya, I am here on the orders of the Third Elder to find Miss Yun'er and bring her back."

This young man insisted on discussing the matter of him marrying into the family with me, so I said a few words. Please don't take offense.

Pointing at Jiang Ming, Han Cheng preemptively accused Jiang Ming and started complaining.

Holy crap, does changing one's face without getting pimples?

They were just calling each other brothers a moment ago, and now they've betrayed me!

Jiang Ming glanced at Han Cheng in surprise, feeling annoyed but unwilling to argue.

Anyway, he had no intention of marrying into the family, so he didn't care about other people's opinions. Besides, in Cheng Ya's mind, he was already a moral wasteland.

Jiang Ming felt no guilt whatsoever in the face of these unfounded accusations.

Han Cheng was taken aback by her calm demeanor and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.

Covering her mouth with a gossipy look, Cheng Yun glanced at Jiang Ming, her eyes like crescent moons. She chuckled a few times and then gracefully drifted away.

After the outsiders had gone far away, she glanced at Jiang Ming with a hint of disdain.

Cheng Ya chuckled softly, not hiding her teasing, "You really want to marry into the family? Don't you want to take any detours at all?"

"Han Cheng was talking complete nonsense, but I didn't sit idly by either. I introduced Cheng Xin to him."

It's just that it's been slightly beautified in every aspect.

If this person believes it and proposes marriage, he'll be in for a world of hurt.

Jiang Ming waved his hand, denying that he would marry into Han Cheng's family. As if he had already imagined what life would be like for Han Cheng after he married into the family, a smile involuntarily crept onto his face.

Cheng Ya was clearly taken aback after hearing this, her face full of helplessness. "Aren't you just hurting people?"

The elders in the clan did indeed plan Cheng Xin's marriage, but unfortunately, all of them ended in failure.

Although she was a disciple of the main lineage, her temperament and appearance were slightly inferior, so no family of the same caliber was willing to accept her.

If Han Cheng specifically requests to marry into the family, the clan elders might actually agree.

"It's alright, Han Cheng doesn't want to take any detours. If this marriage really goes through, he deserves to enjoy the good life."

Jiang Ming suppressed his smile, completely unconcerned, since he wasn't the one marrying into the family anyway.

The flower language of steel wool is wealth and honor. If you want to be prominent in public, you have to suffer in private. This is what Han Cheng deserves.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll take you to see Cheng Wuyang. Tomorrow's competition will be between the three of you."

With a swaying waist, she led the way, guiding Jiang Ming into the crowd.

Cheng Ya looked at the young man in brocade robes, cupped her hands in greeting, and said with a friendly expression, "Wu Yang, this is Jiang Ming."

My guest in blue robes will assist you in defending the arena tomorrow.

Cheng Wuyang raised his head slightly and, to his credit, took the initiative to shake hands with him.

After scrutinizing Jiang Ming for a moment, she slowly added, "Don't worry, Sister Ya, I certainly trust the talent you personally recommended to the family."

But let me make this clear: if this person drags us down and causes everything to fall apart, I won't let him off easily.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Cheng Ya's pretty face. She turned around, looked at Jiang Ming apologetically, and defended him with a slight displeasure.

"Jiang Ming is at the fifth level of perfection; he won't hold you back."

Seemingly too lazy to argue, Cheng Wuyang yawned and calmly left. "Actual combat can't be judged solely on cultivation level. Some fifth-tier perfect-stage trash couldn't even withstand a single move from me."

I hope he really does have some skills.

Rubbing her temples, Cheng Ya looked like she had a headache. She led Jiang Ming back to the quiet room and explained softly, "He was spoiled and pampered growing up, and he has a very arrogant temper."

Furthermore, he has already mastered the seventh-grade cultivation technique and has always been arrogant towards his peers; please don't take it to heart.

Completely unconcerned about the unpleasantness from before, Jiang Ming had become so accustomed to the trials of the Myriad Laws Sect that he had no interest in petty squabbles.

He's willing to throw away his pride as long as he can gain benefits and improve his strength.

"It's alright, Miss Cheng, tell me about tomorrow's competition."

"What are the rules? Does the Cheng family have any hostile forces? Please explain in detail."

Seeing Jiang Ming's magnanimity, Cheng Ya was slightly surprised, nodded, and answered him in detail.

"In Tongzhou, there are four powerful families: Zhao, Li, Bai, and Chen. Besides them, there are the Cheng and Liu families."

The Cheng and Liu families have been enemies for generations. My parents both perished while fighting with the Liu family for resources.

Many members of the clan have the blood of the Liu family on their hands, and the two sides will fight to the death whenever they have the chance.

This time will likely be no exception. You must be extra careful when defending your position tomorrow to avoid being accidentally injured.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming immediately became interested. He took a few sips of the fine spiritual tea that Cheng Ya handed him and tentatively asked.

"I knew a disciple in the outer sect named Liu Xin. I heard he died not long ago. Was he from this Liu family?"

"That's right, the eldest elder of the Liu family has five sons, named Ren, Yi, Li, Zhi, and Xin respectively."

Liu Xin was the youngest one. He was killed by Jie Xiu a few days ago. The entire Cheng family was overjoyed, and the patriarch even sent fireworks to the Liu family…”

When Jiang Ming suddenly mentioned Liu Xin, Cheng Ya was surprised, but she still patiently explained it to him.

After a moment's hesitation, she finally couldn't help but ask, "What, have you settled things with him?"

"No." Shaking his head, Jiang Ming was secretly pleased. The terrible relationship between the Cheng and Liu families was not a bad thing for him.

In this way, he might not have to be so restrained tomorrow, and if absolutely necessary, he could use the "True Explanation of the Lesser Vehicle Flying Sword".

With a sigh of relief, the wariness on her face gradually disappeared, and Cheng Ya spoke softly, "That's good. Next, let's talk about the rules."

Tomorrow's competition will be nothing short of a free-for-all.

More than twenty families in Tongzhou each sent three fifth-level cultivators to compete for a spot on the arena.

Ultimately, ten families advanced, and according to their ranking, they were allocated the Spirit Milk.

If we don't rank high this time, the Cheng family might not get enough Earth Spirit Milk to share, and we might not get any at all.

Therefore, you must do your best to strive for a top ranking.

I thoroughly digested the information that Cheng Ya had given me.

Jiang Ming gradually found his direction; he would simply strive to be the best tomorrow.

As long as the Cheng family reaps a substantial reward, he, as a meritorious official, will also have the opportunity to receive a drop.

At that time, even without the aid of Fire Element Stones, breaking through to the sixth rank will be just around the corner.

Since it involves his own cultivation breakthrough, he is determined to obtain this item!