Chapter 318: Chen Chuyang: Your Son-in-Law Is in a Tight Spot; Please, Parents-in-Law, Sponsor Him

His father-in-law endured this beating for a full half hour; his mother-in-law struck ruthlessly—only his face was spared, everywhere else was hit. Visibly, his father-in-law's body had swollen a full circle; were it not for his clothes covering him, he would likely be covered in bruises.

His mother-in-law knew exactly how hard to hit. This move deeply shocked Chen Chuyang. In his heart, he gave his mother-in-law a thumbs up—he hoped that girl Hongxue had not learned this ultimate technique, otherwise, he would be in for it.

Shang Yingnian stared at Chen Chuyang with a pitiful expression, his eyes both furious and helpless. Unable to beat his son-in-law, he had no recourse at all. Who told his daughter to find such a formidable son-in-law—cultivation stronger than his, and a personality so tough and deeply scheming? He could not beat him, could not outmaneuver him; the man controlled vast resources and had him by the throat.

No matter what he did, no one supported him. Even his wife would stand unhesitatingly at Chen Chuyang's side. The two women he had once been proudest of had both become Chen Chuyang's right and left arms.

It was a long time before the fury in Shang Yingnian's eyes subsided. Helpless—what could he do?

Chen Chuyang said with a grin, "Father-in-law, how does it feel? Refreshing?"

"Get lost." Shang Yingnian's lips moved many times before he finally spat out a single word.

Hearing this, Chen Chuyang was not the least bit angry; instead, he was even happier, even more excited.

"Father-in-law, you mustn't boast next time. Look at you—failed to boast and got beaten instead. Even your son-in-law can't help you."

If others had done the beating, he could have helped. But when his mother-in-law did it, Chen Chuyang could not intervene.

His gloating made Shang Yingnian's teeth itch with rage; he wanted nothing more than to kill this little bastard with his own hands. It was too bullying—this little bastard dared humiliate him so. Clearly it was all his doing, yet he pretended it had nothing to do with him. Too… damnably painful.

Jiang Luolan saw her husband's expression and frowned deeply. "What, you seem very dissatisfied? Want to go another round?"

Shang Yingnian immediately produced a smile. The speed of his expression change was enough to make anyone… horrified.

"Satisfied, satisfied. My lady, listen to yourself—whatever you do, I am satisfied. How would I dare be dissatisfied?"

"You know, my lady, that I have no complaints about you. In this household, you are the head."

As he spoke, he glared fiercely at Chen Chuyang, warning the boy not to dig any more pits for him.

This time, he had fallen in. Next time, he would not.

Shang Hongxue covered her mouth and snickered off to the side. Her parents' bickering had always been a hallmark of the Shang Clan.

She had watched from childhood to adulthood; her parents' relationship was very good. This kind of love she had not understood as a child—only after growing up did she realize how precious it was. Her father had no macho complex, nor did he insist on being the supreme authority. In the household, big and small matters were basically all decided by her mother.

Of course, when it came to truly important matters, it was still her father who had the final say. This much, Shang Hongxue knew.

Her mother respected her father very much. This time, too, it was only because her father had gotten too full of himself that he took a beating.

"It's good that you know. Next time, I won't interfere with your boasting. But—you cannot boast in front of my face."

Jiang Luolan glanced at her husband and said coolly. You could say whatever you liked, but you could not say those things to her face—otherwise, she could not save face. She had wanted to give her husband face, but in the end, she simply could not.

Not teaching him a lesson was out of the question. On Longshe Shan, everyone was family.

It was not outside. If it had been outside, Jiang Luolan would certainly have held back and not exposed her husband.

She valued her husband's face more than anyone, and defended it more than anyone.

Chen Chuyang was her son-in-law, Shang Hongxue was her daughter—they all knew these things. There was no need to hide anything.

"Yes, yes, yes."

Shang Yingnian repeatedly offered apologetic smiles, which finally calmed his wife's anger.

Then, he looked at Chen Chuyang and gave him a fierce warning, telling the boy to stop setting traps for him.

At the same time, he also reminded his baby daughter to look out for her father and to stop helping her little man scheme against him.

Shang Hongxue nodded with a grin. Naturally, she would not listen to her father entirely; she stood firmly at Chen Chuyang's side.

"Worthy son-in-law Chuyang, we owe you this time. What do you need? Your mother-in-law will make it up to you."

Jiang Luolan was naturally clear about how much Chen Chuyang had contributed this time. Her cultivation, her body—both had improved.

The impurities in her body had been entirely swept clean, and her hope of Advancement to Core Formation had risen by two tenths.

Her cultivation had risen to the peak of True Gang, just one step short of Core Formation.

And her husband had successfully formed his Core. In the future, he would become even more powerful.

All of this was Chen Chuyang's doing. She naturally could not forget.

Other treasures, the Shang Clan could not provide—which was why she had taken the initiative to ask.

A flash of heartache crossed Shang Yingnian's face, but he still said with a smile, "Worthy son-in-law, whatever you need, just say it. As long as I have it, I will bring it to you."

Having Advanced to Core Formation, he was generous for once. Thinking of the treasures Chen Chuyang had swindled from him before, and how his baby daughter was always siphoning supplies from home to help Chen Chuyang, Shang Yingnian selectively forgot—or rather, now was not the time to tally those things.

Chen Chuyang had expended so much effort and so many treasures; he could not show no gratitude.

His own precious son had also lived on Longshe Shan for such a long time, and the growth was visible. Chen Chuyang must have put no small amount of thought into it. In his heart, he regarded Chen Chuyang as one of his own, so naturally he could not treat him poorly.

As the saying goes, a son-in-law is half a son. Chen Chuyang had fulfilled this—and even surpassed his own son.

Returning a favor with a favor—Shang Yingnian naturally understood this.

"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, your son-in-law truly does lack a few things. I've already written out a list."

Saying this, Chen Chuyang produced a list—a very long list—and handed it to his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Shang Yingnian looked at the long list. How long? Three meters long, covered in densely packed materials. Without even looking closely, there were over a hundred kinds of materials, all sorts of varieties. This was going to hollow out the Shang Clan.

The most important thing was that every item on the list was something Shang Yingnian had.

Shang Yingnian raised his head in astonishment and looked at his baby daughter. Shang Hongxue had already turned around, her back to her father and mother.

That's right—she had written this list. To add bricks and tiles to Longshe Shan, to build a civilized Longshe Shan, there was no choice.

The Chen Clan had given many things—everything that should be given had been given.

The Shang Clan naturally could not be an exception.

His mother-in-law had spoken, and Chen Chuyang naturally could not disappoint her. The list had been presented—would they give or not?

Not giving would be slapping his own face.

Giving would make his heart ache.

Chen Chuyang awaited his mother-in-law's reply. Jiang Luolan took a deep breath and looked deeply at her daughter, Shang Hongxue. Sure enough, she had her style. The things she herself had done back then had finally come back as a boomerang to hit her.

She also understood why her own mother had looked at her the way she did back then. At this moment, her baby daughter had surpassed her master.

"I will have someone deliver them up the mountain when the time comes."

Hearing this, Chen Chuyang clasped his hands in delight. "Many thanks, Mother-in-law."

Shang Yingnian wanted to speak up to stop it, but it was already too late; he knew he couldn't refuse to give, these two people had clearly dug a pit, waiting for them to jump in.

Besides giving, there is no other way.