Chapter 449: Big Day
"Probably not."
Shen Lingyin’s mind was made up. Even though Jiang Xinghai had brought her a joy she had never known, one that was beyond words.
For her sister’s sake, she had to make a clean break!
"Well, I hope you find happiness," Jiang Xinghai said, gently patting Shen Lingyin on the shoulder.
"But, what if..."
Shen Lingyin looked down. "I mean... if one day I needed you to warm my bed, would you?"
"As long as I have the time, I’ll be there without hesitation," Jiang Xinghai said solemnly.
"That’s good then!" Shen Lingyin nodded emphatically.
Jiang Xinghai said no more.
He understood why Shen Lingyin had made this sudden decision, so instead of pressing the issue, he looked down the street. "Look, they’ve arrived."
"Oh, they are! They’re here!" Shen Lingyin waved energetically at the figures in the distance.
One after another, a procession of cars drove up.
The first car belonged to the Shen Family.
The second car belonged to the Du Family.
The third car...
In short, all these cars belonged to the current First-class Clans of Jizhou.
Not long ago, with Jiang Xinghai’s help, the strength of these individuals had all reached the Realm of the Great Venerable.
They could easily dominate the region in Jiang Xinghai’s absence.
"Jiang!"
After getting out of the car, Shen Zhengye greeted Jiang Xinghai first.
"Uncle!" Jiang Xinghai stepped forward.
"Dad, have you forgotten about your own daughter?" Shen Lingyin pouted, feeling left out.
Shen Zhengye laughed heartily.
"Jiang."
At that moment, Qiao Huimin helped Shen Lingxue out of the car.
"Auntie."
Jiang Xinghai stepped forward to greet them. His eyes lit up when he saw Shen Lingxue cradling her belly.
"Lingxue, you’ve filled out a little," Jiang Xinghai said with a soft chuckle.
"My mom says I need my nutrients, so every day I just eat and eat and eat..." Shen Lingxue was much quieter than she used to be, her gaze soft as she looked at Jiang Xinghai.
’This man who brought me endless happiness is actually going to be a father.’
"Let me feel." Jiang Xinghai reached out and placed his hand on Shen Lingxue’s belly.
As she was less than a month pregnant, it was impossible to tell if the baby was a boy or a girl yet.
But Jiang Xinghai could determine from the child’s aura that it was very healthy.
The group chatted and laughed as they entered the Shen Family compound.
The others busied themselves with the remaining arrangements, while Jiang Xinghai and Shen Lingxue strolled and chatted in the garden.
"What time are you leaving?" Shen Lingxue asked quietly.
"I should arrive in the Provincial City before dark," Jiang Xinghai replied, looking up at the sky.
"I’m not worried about your safety, but you need to take care of yourself out there. It’s autumn now, and the big temperature swings can make you sick. I’ll be at home, taking good care of myself and our baby," Shen Lingxue said, admiring the September chrysanthemums in the garden.
Jiang Xinghai smiled. "I’m a doctor, you know. Besides, as a Martial Arts practitioner, I don’t get sick that easily. Don’t worry."
The two of them talked for a long time.
During this time, everyone from the Zhang Martial Arts Hall arrived.
The major Martial Arts families of Central State also sent their representatives.
Under Yan Qingshan’s introductions, everyone gradually became acquainted.
This continued until it was nearly noon.
Following speeches by the father-daughter pair of Shen Zhengye and Shen Lingyin, the Shen Family officially announced its move into Central State!
「At the same time.」
Jiang Xinghai drove Shen Lingxue to the Leng Family’s residence.
Today was not only the day the Shen Family announced its move into Central State, but also the day the Leng Family announced its comeback.
Leng Ning had been waiting for Jiang Xinghai’s arrival. When she saw Shen Lingxue was with him, her expression froze slightly.
Then, she put on a smile and warmly welcomed them with the other Leng Family members.
「Not long after.」
The Shen Family contingent, including the patriarchs of the various clans who had been guests at the Shen residence, also arrived one by one at the Leng Family’s home to show their support.
With the announcement from Leng Ning and Leng Zhicheng, the Leng Family thus made its comeback in Central State.
「At a garden hotel.」
The Shen and Leng families held a joint celebratory banquet.
Today was, indeed, a momentous day.
At least, for Central State.
The rise of both the Leng and Shen families was the result of Jiang Xinghai’s step-by-step planning.
He believed that with the combined efforts of the Central State Martial Arts Department and the major families, Central State would become more prosperous than ever.
However, news of the Leng Family’s resurgence quickly reached the ears of the Yan Family in the Provincial City.
Yan Haifeng, Patriarch of the Yan Family.
"The Leng Family announced its comeback, and they’re immediately a First-class Clan? Are you sure?" Yan Haifeng asked, sitting under a pavilion.
Beside him, the old butler of the Yan Family sighed and nodded. "Patriarch, it’s absolutely true. It’s even been on the news."
"Du’Er and my three younger brothers are still in seclusion at the Mu Family’s place in Central State and haven’t emerged?" Yan Haifeng suddenly realized something was wrong.
Not long ago, his grandson Yan Duo had gone to the Mu Family to find Jiang Xinghai.
But because he had acted too arrogantly, he was crushed by Jiang Xinghai instead.
Later, his three younger brothers, Yan Haichuan, Yan Haibin, and Yan Haixuan, went to help Yan Duo.
Only then did he unexpectedly learn that Jiang Xinghai was also a peerlessly rare Alchemist!
The Gathering Essence Pill!
This kind of priceless pill that was impossible to buy—his three younger brothers had each taken one and were now in seclusion at the Mu Family’s residence.
Naturally, he had learned all of this during his call with Yan Duo.
But Yan Haifeng could never have imagined that his grandson Yan Duo’s limbs had long since been crippled, and that he was now Yan Qingshan’s slave.