Chapter 171: Who Does Zi Belong to!

Translator: Noodletown Translated Editor: Noodletown Translated

Since all the guests had already left, Zhao Guang thought for a bit and reached out his right hand. “Please!”

They left a few people guarding the entrance while Zhao Guang, the elders, and about 20 important figures of West Ocean went upstairs into the meeting room on the third floor.

Zhao Hongyu took Hao Ren and Zhao Yanzi along with them.

Instead of sitting down at the long desk in the room, the two groups of people seated themselves in the greeting area of the room. Oldman Zeng and Zhao Guang each sat in an old-fashioned wooden armchair in the middle, and the others either sat beside them or stood on the side.

Zhao Guang took the chair on the east side while Oldman Zeng took the one on the west side across a rosewood tea table. Beside Zhao Guang seated Zhao Kuo, then it was Zhao Hongyu, Zhao Yanzi, and Hao Ren. All the elders of the East Ocean were standing.

On Oldman Zeng’s side, his grandson, Zeng Yitao, was beside him while the elders were standing as well.

Although they weren’t at the long desk, the two groups of people positioned themselves in two obvious opposite sides.

“What does Elder Zeng have in mind to discuss?” Zhao Guang picked up a cup of green tea after he had sat down.

“I’ll be upfront with you, Dragon King Zhao. You knew that we would be proposing a marriage plan to Zhao Yanzi on her 15th birthday, yet you still put on this show. What is it that you are trying to pull?” Oldman Zeng threw a question at Zhao Guang without even touching the cup of tea in front of him.

“Oh, that? I’m not sure what you are talking about,” Zhao Guang took another sip and said calmly.

“Humph! Don’t play dumb with me. West Ocean had informed East Ocean two years ago that we will hold a magnificent wedding for Zhao Yanzi. We would have the engagement ceremony when she turns 15 and the marriage when she turns 18!” Oldman Zeng said, clenching his fists.

“Old b*stard! Who are you to say that she will marry into West Ocean? When did Zi ever agree?” Zhao Kuo shouted abruptly.

Peng!

Oldman Zeng smashed his palm into the rosewood tea table, leaving a deep palm print.

“What are you East Ocean trying to do by secretly setting up a marriage!” He shouted.

Boom! Pa!

Zhao Kuo smashed his palm on the table as well, and the tea table turned into pieces immediately.

“When did you have a say in what we decide to do in East Ocean!” Zhao Kuo roared.

The atmosphere suddenly got intense, and both sides were on the edge of starting a fight. Although East Ocean had a master like Zhao Kuo, the average strength of the people on West Ocean’s side was higher than that of East Ocean’s!

Oldman Zeng took a few deep breaths and said coldly, “You would be facing a war if you don’t give us a satisfying answer.”

A war!

A war in the world of cultivation!

Not only the elders of East Ocean but also the elders of West Ocean shivered.

There hadn’t been a large war in the cultivation world for over 600 years. Due to the ascendance of the human cultivators and the establishment of Dragon Tribe’s Inspector System, there hadn’t even been a single kill in the near 100 to 200 years!

Both East and West Ocean Dragon Clans were of great power, so the inspectors wouldn’t be able to stop a war between the two.

Six sects of the human cultivators were involved in the war 600 years ago, and all sides lost half of their masters and elites as a result. Although the Dragon Tribe wasn’t officially involved in the war, it was still affected and lost 16 Qian-level Masters.

Oldman Zeng’s remark implied how serious he was!

It would cause huge consequences if this matter around Zhao Yanzi caused a war between the Dragon Clans!

Zhao Guang stopped Zhao Kuo who wanted to speak and kept calm as he asked Oldman Zeng, “What do you want?”

“Cancel the marriage between Zhao Yanzi and this kid and let her marry into West Ocean after three years,” Oldman Zeng said firmly.

His stern attitude showed how certain he was about this. It also demonstrated what status Zhao Yanzi would have if she were to marry into West Ocean.

Hearing this, Zhao Yanzi was so mad that she tried to stand up and say something, but Zhao Hongyu stopped her.

Zhao Guang knew that West Ocean wanted to take advantage of East Ocean, and they could find just any excuse to do so. It was true that Zeng Yitao was fond of Zhao Yanzi, but he was rude and unreasonable, not to mention that he was a womanizer and a bully who had no good characteristics at all!

How could Zhao Guang let his baby girl marry such a prince!

Zhao Guang didn’t want to give in, so he put the teacup on the table as he said lightly, “That is impossible.”

“You…” A strong power raised from Oldman Zeng’s body. He had always thought Zhao Guang was a pushover and had no idea that he would be so strict on the issue involving his daughter.

But… He didn’t dare to announce the war.

Both East Ocean and West Ocean had thousands of years of history, and a war wouldn’t do West Ocean any good even if they won.

Although it seemed like South Ocean and North Ocean weren’t doing anything, they were both monitoring the relationship between East Ocean and West Ocean.

Oldman Zeng’s body slightly trembled as he said,” Alright, I will give you another month to decide…”

“That wouldn’t be necessary because Zi has found her future husband, and we respect her decision. So, we won’t consider letting her marry into West Ocean,” Zhao Guang said lightly.

Hearing this, Zhao Yanzi looked at Hao Ren on her side and blushed.

“I wasn’t the one who chose him… But I guess Hao Ren would be better than Zeng Yitao…” she thought to herself.

Hao Ren, on the other hand, was listening to the discussion quietly and analyzing the relationship and situation between East Ocean and West Ocean.

He now understood why he was made into the Fuma as he was the key to cut off West Ocean. Otherwise, it would have been hard for East Ocean to reject the marriage proposal due to the relationship between the two clans.

But now, since Zhao Yanzi had chosen the Fuma ‘herself’, and the Fuma had successfully become a member of East Ocean Dragon Clan, it would be arbitrary for West Ocean to argue on that.

If Zhao Yanzi weren’t taken and East Ocean rejected West Ocean’s proposal, East Ocean would be to blame for embarrassing West Ocean. However, if Zhao Yanzi were already taken yet West Ocean wished to marry her forcefully, it would be West Ocean to be blamed for interfering with other people’s relationships.

No matter what, East Ocean was standing on the side of justice now. If West Ocean were to start a war on purpose, most neutral forces would be on East Ocean’s side.

Hao Ren had reached Kan-level before Zhao Yanzi’s birthday party. It might not seem like a huge deal, but it was a significant contribution strategically.

“Good… Good… Good…” Oldman Zeng stared at Zhao Guang and said it three times in a row. He understood that although they were more powerful, East Ocean was better than them strategically. Also, East Ocean’s land business was more prosperous than West Ocean’s, and they were more successful in drawing other powers over to their side!

East Ocean had been planning on this ever since a few months ago, and Zhao Yanzi’s birthday party was only a demonstration of their capabilities.

Zhao Guang had secretly prepared for a war a long time ago!

They would be falling into East Ocean’s trap if West Ocean announced a war right now!

“Goodbye!” Oldman Zeng suddenly stood up and walked out of the room.