I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

"Hey kid, come closer."

Without hesitation, Qing Deng leaned out.

The next moment, Kinoshita Rin slowly extended her right hand and touched Aoto's forehead.

"My granddaughter... I'm entrusting her to you."

She stared intently into Qingdeng's eyes and smiled, a smile that was half lonely and half gratified.

"Don't let her suffer any injustice; let her live a happy and fulfilling life. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences."

Let's have the wedding on Chinese New Year's Eve this year.

"I checked for you last night, and it's auspicious for your wedding on New Year's Eve!"

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Chapter 781 A toast to the newlyweds! [4800]

Kinoshita Rin's hands were rough... yet warm.

As Qingdeng felt the warmth emanating from his forehead, he looked in surprise at the elderly man so close to him.

The other person's eyes and expression no longer had the previous domineering and "sharp" look.

Instead, there is the kindness characteristic of the elderly.

—She...agreed?

Although his reason had not yet caught up with reality, his ears heard it with perfect clarity: Kinoshita Rin had agreed to his marriage with Kinoshita Mai and his proposal of "three wives"!

—They agreed so easily?!

Surprised and delighted, Qing Deng was once again amazed by Kinoshita Rin's efficiency.

She not only readily agreed to the marriage, but also helped them choose a suitable wedding date.

This...this...?!

Just a moment ago he was calling me a "brat" and acting all tough, like, "You think you can marry my granddaughter?"

Now, in addition to a complete 180-degree change in demeanor, even the wedding date has been chosen for them.

This stark contrast caused Qingdeng's body to freeze abruptly.

For a moment, he didn't know what kind of expression to make.

Similarly bewildered and lost was Kinoshita Mai standing next to her.

After listening to Qing Deng's heartfelt words, she was deeply moved.

She had no idea that Qingdeng viewed them this way.

Not only a lover, but also an unparalleled "pillar"!

If it weren't for the presence of Kinoshita Rin and Kiryu, and her shyness suppressing her surging impulse, she probably would have pounced on him and hugged Aoto tightly.

Before she could catch her breath, Kinoshita Rin bluntly announced, "I agree to your marriage! You should get married on New Year's Eve!"... The rollercoaster of emotions caused Kinoshita Mai's brain to briefly freeze.

Meeting the surprised gazes of the two, Kinoshita Rin tilted her head and asked in a half-joking tone:

"What? Did I just say nothing at all?"

"I've made myself perfectly clear, haven't I?"

"As long as A-Wu is the legal wife, as long as A-Wu is loved, then I will gladly accept the other party as A-Wu's husband."

"Since you have already passed the test, what reason do I have to disagree?"

At this moment, Qingdeng had reverted to his serious and resolute demeanor.

He nodded vigorously, his tone incredibly firm, his response as powerful as a thunderbolt crashing down from the heavens:

"Miss Kinoshita... no, Grandma, please entrust Mai to me with peace of mind!"

Kinoshita Rin's lips curved to the sides, and the look of satisfaction on her cheeks deepened.

To be honest, Qing Deng thought that the classic scene of "If you want to marry my granddaughter, you must defeat me first" would occur.

He was even prepared to fight Kinoshita Rin.

Now, after witnessing firsthand the incredible skills of many old men like Kiryu, Makimura, and Otani Seiichiro, Aoto no longer judges a person's strength based on age.

He wouldn't be surprised if the white-haired Kinoshita Rin possessed the formidable strength to take on a thousand men.

Rather, if Kinoshita Rin were an extremely powerful and unparalleled woman, that would be more in line with Aoto's prior expectations of her.

The other person seemed to have read his thoughts and chuckled a few times.

She changed her way of addressing Aoto back to "Aki":

"Aki, do you think I'm a monster like Kuro?"

As she spoke, she raised her left hand, showing Qingdeng her slender, withered arm.

"At my age, I can no longer wield a sword."

"But...that makes sense."

“Ah Wu is my ‘treasure,’ and it’s really unpleasant to just hand her over to you like this.”

"I really need to set some 'challenges' for you!"

Upon hearing this, Qing Deng's heart skipped a beat.

"...Grandma, you wouldn't be thinking of sending the entire fighting force of the Gourd House to fight me, would you?"

Kinoshita Rin waved her hand.

"Marriage is the most joyous occasion in the world. Fighting and killing are such bad luck."

"Let's try a more civilized form of challenge!"

After saying that, she turned to look at Mr. Kiryu beside her.

"Kuro, bring out that batch of good goods from Russia that just arrived recently."

Kiryu's brow twitched slightly, and the corners of his lips curved into a strange, ambiguous smile.

"My lord, are you sure?"

"Of course! Go get it quickly!"

Boss Kiryu said no more, replied "Yes" and stood up, striding away from the dojo.

Russia – also known as the Old Russians.

"Lucia" is a transliteration of "Russia". During the Edo period, the Japanese always referred to the Russians as "Russia".

When it comes to goods related to the Russians... all Qingdeng can think of are leather and spirits.

—Wait, strong liquor…?

Instantly, a sense of foreboding rose in Qingdeng's heart...

Not long after, Mr. Kiryu returned to the dojo—carrying a large wooden box in his arms.

"My lord, the goods are all here."

He sat back down and then pushed the large wooden box to Kinoshita Rin's lap.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work!"

As Kinoshita Rin opened the wooden box, she said mysteriously to Aoto:

"Aki, the stuff in this box is a rare find on the market."

As soon as she finished speaking, the box opened—30 glass bottles were arranged in five neat rows and six columns, filling the box to the brim, with clear liquid flowing from them.

"This is a spirit from Russia called 'vodka'."

"This liquor is no ordinary strong liquor; it's incomparable to Nuo wine or sake."

As she spoke, she casually pulled a bottle of vodka from the box and tossed it to Qingdeng.

"Aki, come have a drink!"

"On such a joyous occasion, how can we not drink?"

"I won't let you off the hook until I've had my fill."

Looking at the vodka in his hand, Qing Deng swallowed hard.

Vodka...this is definitely a good product from Russia!

Even those who know nothing about alcohol have heard of vodka.

Vodka is made from grains or potatoes, distilled to an alcohol content of up to 95%, and then diluted with distilled water to 40 to 60%.

The liquor is crystal clear, colorless, and refreshing, with no sweetness, bitterness, or astringency, only a fiery stimulation, which gives vodka its unique characteristics.

Because it tastes so good and has no pungent smell, it's easy to overindulge and get drunk without realizing it, or even die from it.

Most commercially available vodkas have an alcohol content of 40 degrees.

The highest alcohol content vodka is the famous "water of life" Polish rectified vodka—it has a full 96 degrees of alcohol content, and if you throw a flame into it, it will ignite immediately, even better than gasoline.

Qingdeng didn't understand Russian, so he couldn't tell how strong the vodka in his hand was.

With the added advantages of the talents "Drinking Power +3" and "Beef Liver," Qingdeng possesses a high alcohol tolerance and a liver that can withstand strong alcohol.

[Note: "Drinking Master +3": Has a higher alcohol tolerance than the average person.]

[Note: Beef liver: excellent liver function]

But... each bottle in the box contains about 700 milliliters.

He looked at the bottle of wine in his hand, then at the 29 bottles left in the box... To be honest, he didn't think his "Wine Master +3" and "Beef Liver" could withstand this challenge!

Left with no other choice, he cautiously suggested:

"Grandma, you're not young anymore. It's not appropriate for you to drink such strong liquor, is it?"