Facing the man before him, Lu Fan felt a touch of awkwardness. He didn't know this person, but from the tone of his voice, it was clear he was also from the Kyushu Eighteen Sects.
"Xu Fei, have you had enough?"
Sister Zhao shot him a look. "What's happening today is no small matter. Whether he can survive is still unknown. You should know Grandpa Chen's temper!"
"I know, of course!"
Xu Fei chuckled. "But didn't Grandpa Han say it himself? He's guaranteeing this marriage, and with Grandpa Han here, he won't be in any trouble!"
"Indeed!"
Old Man Han nodded. "Since I'm vouching for him, he absolutely won't be in any trouble!"
Sister Zhao seemed helpless and didn't say much more, but she was very worried. Old Man Han had always been unreliable, and if he was wrong this time, Lu Fan would likely be in danger.
Just as they were talking, a group of uninvited guests arrived outside the courtyard. It was Chen Xian'er and a host of experts from the Chen family.
"Old Man Chen, you've come at the perfect time. I have something I need to discuss with you!" Old Man Han said with a smile.
"There's no need to discuss it. I will absolutely not agree!"
Old Man Chen said coldly, "You should know that Xian'er is my precious granddaughter, and there are very few people who can be worthy of her!"
"I know, of course!"
Old Man Han nodded repeatedly. "But my grandson is no ordinary person either. I think they are quite well-matched!"
Old Man Chen was dismissive. He glanced at Lu Fan and paid him no mind, as if in his eyes, Lu Fan was a dragon among men.
"What is so extraordinary about him?"
Old Man Chen said coldly, "I find him to be very ordinary. How can he be compared to my Xian'er!"
"Some things are not easy to explain clearly. I'll tell you when we have time!"
Old Man Han smiled. "Do you think I would harm Xian'er!"
Old Man Chen was bewildered, not understanding why something couldn't be said, and why Old Man Han was making such a mystery of it.
"Congratulations, Sister Xian'er, on your upcoming wedding!"
Xu Fei said with a smile from the side, but with a significant undertone.
At these words, Chen Xian'er's face instantly darkened. "Xu Fei, are you looking for a beating? Believe it or not, I'll go tell Grandpa Xu to teach you a good lesson!"
"No, no, I was just joking. Please don't take it seriously!"
Xu Fei quickly explained. He already had a bad reputation in the Kyushu Eighteen Sects, and if someone complained again, his grandfather would likely beat him to death.
"Old Man Chen, a word in private!"
Old Man Han chuckled and directly led Old Man Chen back into the house, as if he had something to whisper.
Seeing this, Sister Zhao looked somewhat suspicious. Lu Fan wasn't that close to Old Man Han, but Old Man Han's actions were very surprising. After all, under normal circumstances, Old Man Han wouldn't be so concerned about Lu Fan's affairs.
"Could this kid be Old Man Han's illegitimate son's son?"
Xu Fei said with conviction, as if all of this were true.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Sister Zhao shot him a look. "If Grandpa Han finds out, who knows how he'll punish you!"
"I'm telling the truth!"
Xu Fei looked serious, as if all of this were true.
Lu Fan stood to the side, a look of despair in his eyes. He couldn't control his own life, which was undoubtedly a tragedy for him.
"Even if he's Grandpa Han's illegitimate son's son, he shouldn't be doing things like this!"
Chen Xian'er spoke. "I've never seen someone like this. If it weren't for Grandpa Han, I would have dealt with him long ago!"
"Don't be too impulsive. I actually think this brother is quite good," Xu Fei said with a smile. "He seems unconcerned despite facing such a big matter."
"Don't just stand there and make sarcastic remarks!"
Chen Xian'er said coldly, "This matter has nothing to do with you. Why are you here!"
"I came naturally because I wanted to join in the fun!"
Xu Fei smiled. "What, you're saying I can't even join in the fun?"
"Of course, you can!"
Chen Xian'er glanced at him. "But don't interfere with me."
After speaking, Chen Xian'er glared fiercely at Lu Fan before waiting for her grandfather to come out. She knew very well that Old Master Chen doted on her greatly and would never let her suffer any grievances. No matter what Old Master Han said today, Lu Fan wouldn't be able to survive.
Meanwhile, in the room, Old Master Han laughed. "Don't you see? This young man before us is not simple at all!"
"I'd like to hear how he's not simple," Old Master Chen said directly. "If you can convince me, I'll let him go. If you can't convince me, this kid is as good as dead!"
"Let me put it this way! If this kid were outside, he would surely be fought over. Now he's cheapened by your granddaughter, and you're still complaining about me." Old Man Han said directly.
"Could it be that this kid is from a noble family?" Old Master Chen was somewhat suspicious. "Even if he is from a noble family, my Chen family is worthy of him. You old man make it sound as if my Xian'er is unwanted."
"He's more than just from a noble family. If I'm not mistaken, he should be the Ancient Desolate Divine Body!"
Old Man Han said directly. "You must remember that not long ago, there were legends about a divine body appearing in the Eastern Region. I didn't believe it then, but now I know this kid is the Ancient Divine Body!"
"Ancient Divine Body?" Old Master Chen was startled. "Is that true? Is that kid really the Ancient Divine Body?"
"How could that be false? Otherwise, why would I have taken it upon myself to let him join the Kyushu Eighteen Sects and become your Chen family's son-in-law!" Old Master Han smiled. "My intention in doing this is for the sake of the Chen family. You can imagine how much prestige the Chen family will have in the future with an Ancient Divine Body appearing."
"As expected of an old brother, you never forget my family when it comes to good things!" Old Master Chen burst into laughter. "I am very satisfied with this grandson-in-law. No one can snatch him from me!"
"See, now you're pleased!" Old Man Han shot him a look. "Don't worry, the others don't know about the existence of the Ancient Divine Body. I've been keeping this kid by my side these past few days, thinking he might take a liking to one of the girls. I was originally planning to give him the girl from the Old Zhao family, but it seems unnecessary now!"
"That won't do. How can the girl from the Old Zhao family be as beautiful as my Xian'er!" Old Master Chen smiled. "I'll take Xian'er back to prepare now. You prepare on your end too. The sooner the better for such a matter, lest something changes later. After all, we'll all be family. It's a joyous occasion for the Kyushu Eighteen Sects to have produced a divine body!"
"That's certainly no problem!" Old Master Han nodded. "When the divine body reaches great accomplishment in the future, we won't have to fear the Sacred Lands!"
The two old men exchanged pleasantries, speaking quite happily, and feeling quite elated, especially Old Master Chen, who couldn't stop smiling.
Seeing Old Master Chen walk over so happily, everyone was bewildered.