"Father." Cai Shu’s face turned pale.

"Uncle." Fang Heng stepped forward, blocking in front of Cai Shu, cupping his hands and saying:

"It’s not Cai Shu’s fault; I took the liberty to make decisions. We originally planned to visit you in Hailong Prefecture soon."

"Is that so?" He Zhong squinted:

"I even thought you planned to act first and report later, and were willing to see me only after there was a child in the belly."

"..."

The two exchanged a glance, then lowered their heads in unison.

They indeed had such a plan.

"Brother He."

Fang Zheng spoke slowly:

"Jianghu people do not bother with trifles. Young people love each other, and we elders need not be too harsh."

"Hmph!"

He Zhong snorted coldly:

"The young are ignorant, but Brother Fang, do you not understand?"

"Putting aside that my daughter has another betrothal, even so, wouldn’t you inform me at all?"

"Brother He, busy with affairs, may not have received the message I sent." Fang Zheng’s expression remained unchanged:

"As early as a few months ago, I notified you of this matter."

"If Brother He doesn’t believe it, you can ask Immortal Master Ge of Fangxian Dao."

Immortal Master Ge is Cai Shu’s mentor.

If Fang Heng and Cai Shu were to marry, it would certainly be necessary to inform their mentor and biological father, something Fang Zheng would not overlook.

However...

It seemed that He Zhong was not pleased with this marriage and even wanted to secretly take his daughter away.

"Cai Shu is already betrothed."

He Zhong waved his sleeve and said directly:

"She cannot marry your son!"

"Father!"

"Uncle!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Shu and Fang Heng couldn’t help but change their expressions.

"Brother He."

Fang Zheng spoke calmly:

"Don’t forget, Cai Shu does not bear the surname He."

He Zhong’s face darkened.

"Back then, fearing your wife, you placed Cai Shu under the care of Immortal Master Ge. You should understand that you haven’t fulfilled the responsibility of a father." Fang Zheng spoke:

"Having failed in your duty, you now wish your daughter to be at your disposal — isn’t that unreasonable?"

"Besides..."

"Immortal Master Ge has already agreed to this marriage. Considering his kindness in raising Cai Shu, he is more qualified to discuss the marriage."

"Fang Zheng!" He Zhong’s face showed anger:

"Do you really think this place is Gu’an County, and I’m afraid of you?"

"I wouldn’t dare." Fang Zheng’s demeanor was indifferent:

"I am merely discussing matters at hand."

"If Brother He is willing to accept this marriage, as the father-in-law, I will certainly treat you with courtesy. If you refuse to acknowledge..."

He sighed:

"Even in Buddhism, they would rather destroy a temple than break up a marriage. Must you be so heartless, Brother He?"

"Haha..." He Zhong, extremely angry, laughed instead:

"For my own daughter, I can’t even have a say!"

"Fine!"

He nodded heavily and pointed at Cai Shu:

"Indeed, He Zhong has failed in his duties, but she is still my daughter. What if I insist on refusing?"

"And how would I explain to the Yan Family?"

The Yan Family,

The family with whom Cai Shu is betrothed.

"This..."

Fang Zheng frowned, pausing before saying:

"Brother He, what do you wish to do?"

"Hmph!" He Zhong’s eyes shifted slightly, and he said:

"Brother Fang wants my daughter to marry your son; surely, there should be some gesture? An explanation to the Yan Family is also necessary."

"That’s easy!" Fang Zheng spoke:

"I am willing to offer a dowry, the amount is negotiable."

"He Zhong isn’t interested in gold and silver." He Zhong grinned:

"I heard that..."

"The Magical Treasure from Mad Daoist in your possession?"

Hmm?

Fang Zheng’s expression changed slightly. His gaze fell on He Zhong, his eyes flickering before he waved his hand and tossed out an item.

"Swish!"

"This is the Cyan Rope Sword, a top-notch magical treasure. If Brother He is willing to bless this young couple, it will be yours."

He Zhong raised an eyebrow.

The Cyan Rope Sword is not an ordinary flying sword.

This treasure’s power is such that, if it falls into the hands of a Great Mage, it could even threaten a Martial Sect or a Master.

"Father!"

"Uncle!"

Fang Heng and Cai Shu hurriedly stepped forward, their expressions showing gratitude to Fang Zheng, and anger towards He Zhong.

Especially Cai Shu.

Her own biological father was not as dependable as an ’outsider.’

"Brother Fang."

He Zhong looked at the flying sword in front of him, squinting as he spoke:

"Are you serious about this?"

"Naturally, it is true." Fang Zheng nodded.

"Haha..." He Zhong suddenly laughed out loud, saying:

"You’re quite the Fang Zheng!"

"If He Zhong takes your flying sword, wouldn’t that make me a shameless person selling my daughter? However, being able to part with such a magical treasure, you indeed have remarkable generosity. Cai Shu marrying into your Fang Family gives me peace of mind."

"But I happen to have a friend who needs a suitable magical treasure. Are you willing to sell it?"

With a swift change of thought, he was originally considering keeping the Cyan Rope Sword but suddenly changed his mind.

This in-law relationship,

Might not be something he couldn’t acknowledge!