Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 426 - 230: Ji Yan: No Way, He Gave Too Much! (4200 words)_1

"Ying’er, go and see if the Young Miss and the future groom have arrived!"

By Ji Yan’s side, a buxom, mature beauty anxiously ordered a maid.

"Yes, Great Lady!" The maid scurried off to carry out the order.

"My dear, why are you in such a hurry? When the time comes, they will surely arrive!" Ji Yan opened his eyes, glanced at his primary wife, shook his head, and pulled out a book to read, feigning composure.

Lin Yuyi was Ji Yan’s first wife. She had borne him two sons. She was also Ji Zidian’s birth mother and held a high position on Thunderclap Peak.

"How could I not be anxious? This is about our Little Jiu’s future! Do you think everyone is as heartless as you?" Lin Yuyi glared at Ji Yan and scoffed.

"Such matters are governed by fate. Worrying won’t change anything! My dear, your state of mind is still not sufficiently cultivated!" Ji Yan said, stroking his beard.

Lin Yuyi shot him a look, the corner of her mouth twitching. "Yes, your state of mind is so great that you can enjoy a book even when you’re holding it upside down!"

Ji Yan’s face flushed. He discreetly turned the book right-side up and coughed. "You wouldn’t understand, my dear. When one’s cultivation reaches my level, one must sometimes try reading scriptures upside down. It often leads to new insights!"

He would never admit he was nervous! He, the dignified head of the Thunder Sect, the undisputed leader of Thunderclap Peak whose word was law. A mighty Saint Manifestation expert! So what if his future son-in-law was making his first formal visit? It wasn’t the first time... Well, alright. He’d dealt with plenty of daughters-in-law, but a son-in-law... this really was a first!

"When he gets here, you’d better wipe that sullen look off your face. Don’t you dare scare him away, do you hear me?" Lin Yuyi warned.

"You women don’t understand anything. I’m establishing my authority, to prevent our Little Jiu from being bullied after she marries..." Ji Yan grumbled discontentedly.

Lin Yuyi pursed her lips and ignored him.

All talk and nothing else. Just the other day, he was secretly telling her what a fine son-in-law this was, a perfect match for their daughter. And now he’s putting on this act. Men... so complicated!

「...」

"Brothers, it’s our first time meeting our brother-in-law. What’s the plan?"

Below, the Ji brothers were holding a small meeting, huddled together to discuss the matter.

"Our brother-in-law seems pretty easygoing. We should just act normal," Ji Jinglei said first.

"That won’t do!" Ji Baye had a different opinion. He analyzed the situation seriously, "The old saying is right: if the bride’s family isn’t strong, the daughter will suffer! We have to be tough!"

"Exactly. We only have one sister. What if she gets bullied after she marries?" someone immediately chimed in.

"We have to give him a show of force, otherwise, he might think our Ji Family has no one to stand up for her!"

"But... I’ve heard that even though our brother-in-law is only at the Nascent Soul Cultivation Level, his combat prowess is terrifying. He can thrash Soul Travel Great Abilities, and he slaughters those Demon Cultivators who are just as strong by the nest..." someone suddenly mentioned.

The group immediately fell silent.

"What’s there to be afraid of? Dad’s here, after all. Is he really going to beat us all up right in front of him?" Ji Kunpeng said with great confidence, but his tone quickly changed. "However, we of Thunderclap Peak can’t go around bullying people with our power! It would make it seem like marrying our sister is some terrifying ordeal. That wouldn’t be good..."

Ji Jinglei blinked. "So, Eldest Brother, what are you suggesting?"

A sagacious light flashed in Ji Kunpeng’s eyes. "We must be firm, yet gentle; gentle, yet firm. We must display the character of the Ji Family while also making our brother-in-law feel the warmth of our big Thunderclap Peak family!"

Admiration flashed in his brothers’ eyes. As expected of our eldest brother. His words are always so profound. Even if they didn’t understand, they knew it was brilliant.

「...」

"Master, Madam... the Young Miss and the future son-in-law are here!" a maid announced, running over, flushed and breathless with excitement.

In an instant, the entire hall fell into a flurry of activity. Everyone scrambled back to their seats, sitting perfectly upright and still, as if frozen in place. They stared straight ahead, not daring to look aside. After a moment, however, they couldn’t help but crane their necks to peer into the distance.

Finally, lights appeared in the distance. The sky was filled with rosy clouds.

A perfect pair descended from the sky, standing side by side.

The young man was dressed in a flowing white robe, his jet-black hair like a waterfall. His skin was as translucent as jade, and his eyes shone like brilliant stars. He was transcendentally handsome, like a banished immortal, with a faint smile on his face as if the vast oceans were but a trifle in his eyes.

The young woman was picturesque and charming, dressed in a long purple gown. Her waist was slender enough to be encircled by a single hand, her bosom was ample, and her curves were exquisite. The purple lightning mark on her brow added a sacred, mysterious air, making her seem like a Heavenly Immortal who had descended to the mortal realm.

They walked forward together, looking as if they had stepped out of a painting, leaving everyone speechless.

"What a divine couple," Lin Yuyi murmured, completely captivated.

Watching them stirred up old memories. She couldn’t help but feel a pang of sorrow as tears streamed down her cheeks. "Back in my day, I too was known as a Fairy. If only I had opened my eyes..."

Beside her, the Third Concubine heard this, quickly grabbed her hand, and wiped her own tears. "Sister, we share the same sorrow!"

Lin Yuyi asked, "You too, sister?"

The Third Concubine nodded. "Yes. Back then, my title of Fairy Jing Hong was famed throughout the land. It’s a pity I was blind and fell for an unworthy man!"

The Ninth Concubine sidled up as well. "Who wasn’t?"

More than thirty concubines began to chatter at once, weeping and complaining.

Listening to them, Ji Yan’s face grew dark. ??? What is this? What in the world are they talking about? Am I so much worse than that brat? Fine, I’ll admit the kid is good-looking, but compared to me in my prime, he’s only a tiny bit better, at best!

"Did you see Old Deng’s face? Hilarious!" below, Ji Kunpeng secretly sent a telepathic message to his brothers, gloating.