Chapter 177: Engagement Date

Huh, first-level qi seed, indeed not bad, Hongxue she...

The voice suddenly stopped.

Shang Yingnian froze, his brain crashed for a full minute.

After a while, he turned his head, staring at Chen Chuyang, his eyes full of shock blinking.

"What did you say? Hongxue has condensed a qi seed? When did this happen? Why don't I know anything about it?"

"She's still body refining, isn't she? It's not yet time to condense a qi seed, this..."

His own daughter was still some distance from forming a qi seed; wanting to condense a qi seed wouldn't be that quick—even at the fastest speed it would take several years. According to Hongxue's physical condition, she might spend her whole life body refining and be unable to form a qi seed.

A qi seed is the manifestation of true qi; having a qi seed allows one to condense true qi.

The formation of true qi is the condensation of the body's essence; when condensed to the extreme, it becomes true qi.

Refining essence into qi is precisely this process; Hongxue's body is innately weak, with insufficient origin, which also causes her poor physique—this is innate and hard to change later. Shang Yingnian tried various methods, but none could heal it or make up for the lacking origin.

How did she manage to condense a qi seed? This is too exaggerated, right?

Such a thing is unlikely; Shang Yingnian doesn't believe it.

"Yes, she condensed it yesterday, and she's still getting used to her body."

After waiting for his daughter to finish her sword practice, Shang Yingnian personally examined her and indeed found true qi inside her body; that true qi was very substantial, even more substantial than his own, not like that of someone who had just condensed a qi seed, but rather like someone who had condensed a qi seed for over ten years.

Seeing this, Shang Yingnian was stunned again, unable to believe as he looked at his daughter.

His eyes welled with hot tears, which he forcibly held back.

His hands trembled, his heart also trembled; he was too excited, so he checked again and confirmed it was true qi.

"It's true qi, it's a qi seed, no mistake, it won't be wrong."

"Hahaha."

After confirming, Shang Yingnian laughed loudly to the heavens; this sight truly frightened Chen Chuyang.

Silently watching his father-in-law laugh loudly to the heavens, he shed tears while shouting.

Shang Hongxue watched her father's demeanor and also knew why; his heart had always felt guilty toward her.

He believed her physical problems were his fault, and over the years he had been trying to make amends, seeking ways to cure her.

Hope appeared time and again, despair followed time and again; she knew her father had endured much.

"Father."

Shang Hongxue tugged at her father's hand, then took hold of it.

"Father, daughter is fine."

"Good, good, good."

Shang Yingnian, eyes brimming with hot tears, patted his daughter's hand.

"All right, Hongxue is healed, my family's precious daughter is healed, everything's fine."

Shang Yingnian felt relieved; his daughter's body had healed, he was truly happy—after all these years, this was the happiest moment.

His most worrisome precious daughter had also condensed a qi seed; from now on, he need not worry anymore.

That heart, too, could be set at ease.

Chen Chuyang stood aside, watching this father and daughter comfort each other.

Half an hour later.

Only then did Shang Yingnian calm down, wiping the tears from his eyes and regaining his usual solemnity.

"Cough, cough, cough, Hongxue, you should go home; staying at Longshe Shan all the time isn't good."

"Eh?"

Shang Hongxue widened her eyes, gazing at her father, wanting to speak but holding back.

Shang Yingnian raised his hand, stopping her words.

"You and this brat's matter has been settled; in a few days, this brat will come to your door to arrange the engagement."

"Then you can come back to Longshe Shan."

Upon hearing this, Shang Hongxue's pupils widened, tears about to spill.

Looking at her father, she couldn't believe it.

"Father, is it really true?"

Shang Yingnian nodded: "Mm, it was settled yesterday, so for the next few days you shouldn't come to Longshe Shan, nor go out."

"Daughter will obey father's orders."

Shang Hongxue turned and became an obedient girl, her small eyes fixed on Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang was also excited; this matter had finally been settled.

Looking at the little girl's gaze, Chen Chuyang laughed and cried at once.

Shang Yingnian turned, his gaze falling on Chen Chuyang: "Kid, remember to come to the Shang Clan when the time comes."

"Bring Dragon Tooth Rice."

"Okay."

Chen Chuyang immediately agreed; it's just Dragon Tooth Rice—whatever amount the father-in-law wants, give it to him.

Once the second batch of Dragon Tooth Rice matures, he won't lack it anymore.

By then, the planting scale of Dragon Tooth Rice will increase again; eating Dragon Tooth Rice every day will be no problem.

Filial piety toward the father-in-law is also appropriate.

"Hey kid, come over."

"Hmm."

Shang Hongxue also wanted to go along, but the father-in-law called a halt.

You stay here; this is a matter between us men.

Oh." Shang Hongxue pouted, a little worried.

Chen Chuyang gave her a reassuring look; his father-in-law wouldn't do anything to him.

Shang Hongxue was still worried; she gave Chen Chuyang a look, telling him to find her if he ran into something he couldn't handle.

Regarding this, Chen Chuyang was both laughing and crying; this little girl also worries too much about herself.

If he can't even handle a little father-in-law, how can Chen Chuyang think of marrying someone's daughter?

No matter what tactics, Chen Chuyang takes them all on.

The two walked to the side; Shang Yingnian remained silent, staring intently at Chen Chuyang.

For a long time.

He finally spoke: "For Hongxue's health, you've worked hard."

"Not hard; this is what I should do."

Shang Yingnian nodded in satisfaction; his impression of Chen Chuyang improved greatly, and his attitude softened considerably.

He knows his daughter's body; to repair it well, he must have paid a huge price.

Regarding this, he is very grateful to Chen Chuyang; although Chen Chuyang is his son-in-law, when thanks are due, he still must give thanks.

"Thanks."

Those two seemingly insignificant words were hard for Shang Yingnian to say; after agonizing for a long time, he still managed to utter them.

The words "thank you" seem light, but they are actually heavy.

After saying that, Shang Yingnian patted Chen Chuyang's shoulder, showing his approval.

"This is what a son-in-law should do."

Shang Yingnian laughed; you've so quickly taken to calling yourself a son-in-law—you're really quick on the uptake.

To be honest, Chen Chuyang was also frightened; this father-in-law is too... scary, he thought it was some big deal, but it turned out to be this.

His nervous heart settled, and Chen Chuyang began to tease Shang Yingnian.

"You little brat, you have no shame at all."

"It's already done; what do I have to be shy about?"

"You..."

Shang Yingnian earnestly gazed at Chen Chuyang; seeing this young man again, to be honest, he was shocked by him.

Regarding his daughter's body, his kindness toward his daughter and his attitude toward Hongxue are clearly different.

Perhaps this is also the fate of his two daughters.

His eldest daughter despises him for being useless, talentless, not a good husband.

As for his second daughter, she treats him like a treasure; not even she can say a bad word about him, and she defends Chen Chuyang.

"If anyone says a bad word about Chen Chuyang, the little daughter will turn against them."

"Such treatment is something even he as a father doesn't have; Shang Yingnian sometimes feels jealous—after his daughter gets a man, she forgets this father of hers; before, he was her favorite."

"Don't forget to come over; when the time comes, remember to bring Dragon Tooth Rice."

"Son-in-law, I obey."

"……"