Supreme Dragon Lord-Chapter 186 Betrothal!

After hearing Long Chen’s words, Tuoba Jin smiled and nodded. "Indeed, there is such a condition. Since we’ve already mentioned it, we will naturally fulfill it for you and, by special exception, make you a First-class Disciple of our sect."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a First-class Disciple’s Token floated into Long Chen’s hand. "The remaining rewards will be arranged by Chen Yao and delivered to you later."

Looking at the First-class Disciple’s Token, Long Chen was delighted. He immediately accepted it and said to Tuoba Jin, "Thank you, Human King."

"This is what you deserve," Tuoba Jin smiled slightly, then continued, "There is another matter I’d like to discuss with you."

"Please speak, Human King," Long Chen replied without hesitation. "As long as it’s within my capabilities, I will surely do my utmost."

"It’s nothing major," Tuoba Jin said, his eyes gleaming as he fixed his gaze on Long Chen. "But it is indeed something you can do."

Long Chen was puzzled. What on earth is the Human King referring to?

"Jiao Jiao, come here a moment," Tuoba Jin beckoned to his daughter.

Full of curiosity, Tuoba Jiao walked over and asked, "Dad, what are you doing?"

Tuoba Jin didn’t answer, simply smiling as he asked Long Chen, "Long Chen, Jiao Jiao is my daughter. What do you think of her?"

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Jiao’s pretty face flushed red. She lowered her head, though her gaze kept darting toward Long Chen from the corner of her eye. I wonder what he really thinks of me... A sense of anticipation surged within her.

Long Chen froze, completely stunned. Why would the Human King suddenly ask this? A sense of foreboding rose in his heart.

"Hm?" Seeing Long Chen’s delayed response, Tuoba Jin cleared his throat.

Long Chen had no choice but to speak. "She is young and promising, already a top-ten expert on the Martial Roll at such an age."

Hearing this, Tuoba Jiao’s delicate brows furrowed slightly.

Tuoba Jin was also taken aback. This wasn’t the answer he wanted. He pressed on, "I’m asking you, what do you think of her as a person?"

Tuoba Jiao shot Long Chen a cold glance. I’m giving you one more chance. You’d better answer properly this time! Otherwise, I’ll never forgive you!

Feeling the pressure, Long Chen could only force himself to say, "Uh... she’s... quite nice."

Tuoba Jiao’s mouth twitched violently as a wave of inexplicable anger surged through her. What kind of answer is that? ’Quite nice’? What does he even mean by that? Is it so hard for him to say something good about me?!

"Since she is, in your words, ’quite nice,’ then I’ll take the liberty of betrothing Jiao Jiao to you. What do you say?" Tuoba Jin’s words were astonishing.

Long Chen was dumbstruck.

Tuoba Jiao was just as bewildered, her eyes wide as she stared at her father in utter confusion. She couldn’t believe he would make such a decision. Moreover, he hadn’t discussed it with her or even mentioned it beforehand.

When Long Chen’s gaze shifted to her, Tuoba Jiao quickly tried to signal that she knew nothing about this. Deep down, however, she was eagerly awaiting his response. He might seem annoying, but he’s actually a decent person... After spending time with him, she felt she understood him better. If he really agrees, I suppose I could accept it...

Just as she was lost in thought, Long Chen’s voice broke her reverie. He turned to Tuoba Jin and said, "Human King, thank you for holding me in such high regard, but I cannot accept this arrangement."

Huh?

Upon hearing Long Chen’s rejection, Tuoba Jiao’s delicate brows knitted together tightly. A flurry of thoughts raced through her mind. Am I that awful? Or does he think I’m not good enough for him? Her anger flared.

Tuoba Jin’s expression stiffened. He looked at Long Chen and said coldly, "Long Chen, you should know that Jiao Jiao is my precious daughter. I am willing to entrust her to you because I see you as a promising talent, someone just barely worthy of her. But you..."

"I truly am sorry, Human King. That you think so highly of me, and are even willing to betroth Tuoba Jiao to me, is a blessing I must have earned in a past life. However, I have too many other things to deal with right now and am not in a position to consider such matters." Long Chen could only force himself to continue, "Besides, Tuoba Jiao deserves a better match. I’m afraid I..."

"Enough!" Tuoba Jiao cut him off. "What’s the point of saying all that?

"Do you think I’m desperate to marry you? A toad like you wanting a taste of swan meat? In your dreams!

"I don’t want to marry you!"

She rattled this all off in one breath, her expression cold and detached, but inside she was absolutely furious.

After hearing what Tuoba Jiao had said, Long Chen breathed a slight sigh of relief. "If that’s really the case, then that’s for the best."

"You..." Seeing Long Chen’s infuriatingly calm demeanor, Tuoba Jiao was on the verge of exploding.

Long Chen turned back to Tuoba Jin with a slight smile. "Human King, you heard her. Since Tuoba Jiao has no interest in this matter either, it shouldn’t be forced. If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave."

Tuoba Jin’s expression remained grave. He had shown how much he valued Long Chen, even offering his own daughter. Anyone else would have agreed on the spot, but Long Chen had refused him outright. It was, without a doubt, a blow to his pride.

"Father, even if he were the last man in the entire Mysterious Heavenly Realm, I would never marry him!" Tuoba Jiao declared, then turned on Long Chen furiously. "Get out! I never want to see you again!"

Long Chen looked up at Tuoba Jin, who sighed helplessly and waved a hand, dismissing him.

"Then I shall take my leave." With a quick bow, Long Chen departed, leaving the father and daughter behind.

Once he was safely away, Long Chen breathed an inward sigh of relief. That was a close call. Luckily, they didn’t force the issue. Otherwise, things would have become much more troublesome.

"Dad, what were you thinking?" Tuoba Jiao turned to her father, her tone reproachful. "How could you make such a huge decision without even talking to me about it?"

"Jiao Jiao, my dear, I only did it because you seem to have a good impression of Long Chen, and everyone can see how well he has performed lately. I thought I would try to match you two together," Tuoba Jin said with a hint of regret.

"As the saying goes, you should always keep the best things for yourself. If our Human Institute doesn’t secure a genius like him, what will we do if the King’s Court snatches him away?

"What a shame it didn’t work out!" he sighed. "I really thought that with your looks, winning him over would be easy." He hesitated for a moment before looking at his daughter. "Jiao Jiao... why don’t you try to win him over yourself?"