The Goddess Chronicles: Starting by Holding the Fairy's Fate in His Hands

Qin Hongmei stared at him. "What's wrong, Mr. Lin...? You're unwilling?"

Lin Yi took a deep breath and suppressed his displeasure.

When you're under a low eave, you have no choice but to bow your head.

She saved my life, and for the past two weeks she has been taking good care of me with good food and drink, and she hasn't made things difficult for me at all.

It wouldn't be right to turn against them now.

Moreover.

This girl is definitely to my liking.

It's worth it.

His expression turned serious. "Miss Qin is joking. I'd be more than happy to oblige."

Xiangling leaned closer and whispered, "Don't worry, Master Lin, the way Miss looks at you is different; she definitely won't give you to someone else!"

"They can even change players? That's really wild!"

Lin Yi mentally complained.

However, my impression of Qin Hongmei has improved somewhat.

Qin Hongmei nodded in satisfaction: "Very good! Now that you're soon mine, you certainly can't embarrass me."

She pulled out a manual, "This 'Mountain Collapse Force' is a unique skill of our Qin family. Take it and practice it well."

Lin Yi took it and flipped through it, his heart suddenly jolted.

Good guy!

This fist technique is similar to ancient combat skills, and its grade is ridiculously high!

Combined with my Panacea, its power will be absolutely explosive!

It's perfect for covering up the traces of the "Great Sun Golden Body Technique"!

He suppressed his elation and said seriously, "Thank you, Miss Qin!"

Qin Hongmei then stated her final condition: "I don't like useless people!"

"If you can master this set of boxing techniques within three months, my position as the head of the household will be yours."

"Three months?"

Lin Yi's lips curled into a smile. "Why would it take three months? Three hours is more than enough!"

……

On the road, inside the carriage.

Lin Yi and Xiang Ling rode in the same carriage, while Qin Hongmei sat alone in the more impressive carriage in front.

"Tsk, the women of the Women's Kingdom have such a high status. They don't even have the right to ride in the same car as her?"

Lin Yi smiled wryly.

Xiangling whispered a reminder, "Master Lin, there will be some fun competitions at the banquet. You're one of the young lady's people, so you can't let them look down on you."

"You should take a good look at that skill, so you'll have a better understanding of it and won't get stage fright when the time comes."

Lin Yi nodded, took out the "Crushing Mountain Force" manual, and started flipping through it.

"The power originates from the feet, travels through the spine, and culminates in the fist... There's some skill to it!"

His eyes grew brighter the more he looked.

Xiangling watched with shining eyes.

"boom!"

Lin Yi's mind stirred.

A punch was thrown.

A muffled thud exploded in the air.

"Holy crap! The first level of the Mountain-Crushing Force has the force of a thousand jin? This isn't a martial art, it's clearly a body-cultivating supernatural power!"

With the enlightenment brought by the "Myriad Manifestations of Heaven and Earth Technique" and the control of his body by the Myriad Spirit Medicine Body, he directly mastered the first level of Mountain Collapse Force!

"Hahaha! Genius! What do you mean three hours? I won't even need three incense sticks' worth of time!"

Having gained a preliminary understanding of the situation, Lin Yi was in high spirits and leisurely took a sip of his tea.

Whispers could be heard outside the carriage.

"That refugee kid named Lin Yi really got lucky!"

"The young lady has chosen hundreds of young men, but hasn't found a single one she likes. In the end, she actually brought this boy to the husband-selection banquet!"

"That's right! If I could be chosen by Miss, I'd be happy even as a concubine!"

Lin Yi was speechless. "Hundreds? Choosing a husband is stricter than an emperor choosing his concubines?"

On second thought, I understood.

It's the Land of Women, after all.

Blood ties are the ultimate truth.

It's normal for a woman from an elite family like Qin Hongmei to be picky.

"Survival of the fittest, I guess! Too bad, I won this round!"

The frustration I felt earlier vanished instantly, replaced by an indescribable sense of exhilaration.

The carriage stopped in front of a brightly lit mansion.

Lin Yi followed Qin Hongmei into the grand hall.

The hall was brightly lit and bustling with people.

As soon as Qin Hongmei appeared, she immediately became the focus of the entire event.

As her fiancé, Lin Yi instantly felt the intense gazes coming from all directions!

"My God! What a handsome man!"

"That poise, that figure... no wonder Qin Hongmei chose her!"

"I wonder if we could exchange this young master for him from her?"

Lin Yi felt his scalp tingle under the women's predatory gazes. "Damn! These women's eyes are even scarier than those senior sisters from the Pill Cauldron Sect!"

"After all these years of navigating the dating scene, this is the first time I've felt like a lamb that's fallen into a wolf's den!"

He subconsciously moved closer to Qin Hongmei.

Qin Hongmei smiled slightly and took his arm. "Mr. Lin, don't be nervous, just follow me."

I could feel the warmth and strength coming from my arm.

Lin Yi was stunned for a moment, then a ridiculous thought surged into his mind, "Holy crap? Me, a dignified playboy... actually feels so damn safe being held by this woman?!"

Just as everyone was pointing and whispering about Lin Yi.

"snort!"

A cold snort rang out, silencing the clamor in the room!

A burly man suddenly stood up. "I thought you were some formidable character, but you're just a pretty face with no substance! You dare stand next to Miss Hongmei?"

These words stirred up a hornet's nest!

The others immediately chimed in, "That's right! How dare a refugee try to make a move on Miss Hongmei?"

"Only someone like Young Master Hu Cheng is worthy of Miss Hongmei!"

"Look at his fair and delicate appearance, when he makes a move, he'll probably be on his knees with just one punch."

Immediately, all the sarcasm and ridicule were directed at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi, however, seemed completely unconcerned, as if he hadn't heard a thing.

His composed demeanor actually garnered more admiration from Qin Hongmei.

But little did she know...

Lin Yi didn't take these idle rumors seriously at all!

His mind was completely on those pretty girls in the club!

"Tsk tsk, the young ladies of Qinghe County each have their own unique charm!"

Although she was slightly inferior to Qin Hongmei, she had more people and more tricks up her sleeve!

At this moment, Qin Hongmei lowered her voice and explained to him, "The martial artists in the Women's Kingdom are divided into ordinary, acquired, innate, and grandmaster levels, and each level is further divided into nine ranks."

Lin Yi realized, "Right now, relying solely on my physical body, I can barely be considered to have just stepped into the threshold of the Acquired Realm."

"However, I'm a proper cultivator! My body, honed by the Great Sun Golden Body Technique, is far beyond what these mortals can compare to!"

Qin Hongmei added, "According to the rules, one must be at least a first-rank official to be eligible to attend the husband selection banquet. You are the only exception tonight."

Holy crap?!

Lin Yi scanned the area again. "So, these hundreds of men are all ruthless characters who have transcended the limits of ordinary people?!"

"This desolate place, where spiritual energy cannot be cultivated, yet it can train people to this level? The body cultivation inheritance is even more powerful than I imagined!"

He couldn't help but gasp.

The water was much deeper than he had imagined!

Soon, a commotion broke out at the entrance!

A young man of unbelievably handsome appearance slowly walked into the main hall, supported by two maids.

"It's Young Master Hu Cheng!!"

"Oh my god! He really came!"

To Lin Yi's astonishment, the screamers were all the young ladies from various families in the venue!

Their eyes were shining and their faces were flushed; they had completely lost their usual composure.

"Holy crap? What's going on?"

Lin Yi was completely bewildered. "Isn't it supposed to be that women are in charge? Why is Hu Cheng, a grown man, so sought after?"

He listened intently and immediately understood.

"Young Master Hu Cheng is the top choice tonight!"

"A young lady said excitedly."

"The Hu family has a noble bloodline; several of their ancestors were experts at the Innate Realm or higher!"

"He's only twenty years old, yet he's already a third-grade Acquired Martial Artist. He's the most promising person in Qinghe County in the last hundred years to break through to the Innate Realm!"

Lin Yi suddenly realized!

"Good heavens! So, in this land of women, bloodlines ultimately matter!"

"As long as your bloodline is strong enough, even a man can break the rules!"

"What do you mean by female superiority and male inferiority? That's a balance that only exists when everyone's bloodline is roughly the same."

"Once someone with a bloodline abnormality like Hu Cheng appears, the rules have to take a backseat!"

"Family, heritage, bloodline... these are the real hard currency!"

Lin Yi licked his lips, a fighting spirit igniting in his eyes.

"Top courtesan? Of noble blood?"

"Hehe, I wonder, compared to my unparalleled, myriad-spirit physique... whose ingredients are more abundant?!"

When Hu Chengcheng arrived, the atmosphere immediately reached its peak.

A young lady from a prominent family, dressed in a close-fitting outfit, strode to the center of the hall.

She exuded a fierce aura; she was none other than Shu Yan, the host for tonight.

The moment Shu Yan appeared, the hall fell silent.

Lin Yi thought to himself, "This woman is incredibly intimidating! Her energy is as vigorous as a beast; she's definitely a tough nut to crack!"

Shu Yan glanced at Qin Hongmei and Lin Yi, then walked straight over with a warm smile on his face. "Hongmei, it's been a long time."

"It's an honor that you could attend the Cang family's husband selection banquet!"

Lin Yi's eyelids twitched. "That look is strange! Could it be that even women can't resist Hongmei's charm?"

Qin Hongmei responded calmly, "Ms. Shu Yan, you're too kind."

Shu Yan then turned her gaze to Lin Yi, "Is this the husband you've chosen?"

Qin Hongmei nodded readily, "That's right, his name is Lin Yi."

Lin Yi gave a shy smile and moved closer to Qin Hongmei.

Qin Hongmei hugged him tightly and whispered comfortingly, "Don't worry, I'm here."

This scene stung Shu Yan deeply!

Her eyes turned cold, but she forcefully suppressed it.

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat. "It's confirmed! Shu Yan has feelings for Hong Mei! Not only are there male rivals, but a female one has appeared too?"

Shu Yan glanced at Lin Yi with disdain, "Your husband looks so frail, he'll probably be beaten to a pulp in the fight later."

Qin Hongmei's expression remained unchanged. "I trust the person I chose."

Shu Yan was speechless for a moment, then turned to Lin Yi and asked, "May I ask which prestigious family you come from, young master?"

Lin Yi casually replied, "I am but a commoner, a rootless duckweed, and I am grateful that Miss has not abandoned me."

Shu Yan snorted coldly, turned and left, cursing inwardly, "Damn it! My brother is deeply in love with you, and you actually picked up some nobody to fool him!"

She whispered to her confidante, "Go and call my brother! Tell him his sweetheart is about to be snatched away!"

Shu Yan walked to the center of the hall and announced loudly, "The husband selection banquet now begins! May you all find your perfect match and continue the lineage of our Kingdom of Women!"

She took the lead and downed her drink, instantly enlivening the atmosphere.

Then, something happened that shattered Lin Yi's worldview!

The young ladies from aristocratic families began to criticize and even physically harass the men brought by other young ladies.

"You're a pretty good man, can I borrow your sister for a couple of days?"

"Your husband is truly handsome; I'll trade you my prized horse for him!"

Even more outrageous, some of the women actually bargained on the spot.

After the deal was agreed upon, the man quietly changed seats, like a piece of merchandise!

Lin Yi's lips twitched. "Damn! Men are just commodities here!"

There was only one exception in the entire event.

Hu Cheng.

He sat alone, and no one dared to provoke him. Many young ladies could only watch from afar, their eyes gleaming.

He's the top guy among men, and he has the right to choose his partners.

At this time.

A commotion broke out outside the hall.

A distinguished young man strode in; it was Shu Yan's older brother, Shu Zhe!

Shu Yan winked at him.

Shu Zhe understood immediately and said loudly, "Greetings, ladies. My name is Shu Zhe."

"It is truly an honor to see so many beautiful women and talented men today!"

He deliberately displayed his cultivation level, and as expected, many young ladies cast their gazes at him.

Hu Cheng glanced at it casually before looking away.

Shu Yan revealed his true intentions and loudly proposed, "According to the rules of previous years, the first round should have been a literary contest."

"But our Women's Kingdom has always revered martial arts and admired the strong! Why not start with a martial arts competition this year? That way, those opportunists will be exposed for what they really are!"

These words were clearly directed at Lin Yi!

Qin Hongmei's face turned cold.

Lin Yi, however, calmly sipped his tea. "A martial arts contest? Perfect for me! I can use you to test my newly mastered Mountain-Shattering Force!"

Shu Zhe immediately chimed in, "My sister's right! It's a good opportunity to weed out some useless people who don't deserve to be here!"

"Okay! I agree!"

Some people joined in the commotion.

A young woman asked somewhat worriedly, "Is there a rule about stopping short of a certain point?"

Shu Yan sneered, "Fists and kicks don't discriminate. As long as no one dies, breaking a few bones and being bedridden for a few months shouldn't be a problem, right?"

As she said this, her eyes were fixed on Lin Yi!

boom!

These words were like a fuse, and all the young men present were eager to try their luck!

This is a great opportunity to show off in front of the young ladies from prestigious families!

Lin Yi, meanwhile, was leisurely pouring himself a cup of tea and putting a pastry into his mouth.

"Hmm, the taste is alright."

A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes as he looked at the group of eager-to-try guys.

"Since they insist on getting beaten up, I'll play along. Anyway, if the sky falls, Miss Qin here will take care of it."

If you want to fight, then fight! Who's afraid of who?