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Chapter 922 - 932: Bai Xiaochun! (Third Update)

Chapter 922: Chapter 932: Bai Xiaochun! (Third Update)

"The marriage agreement your grandfather arranged for you!"

After saying this, Yan Long burst into laughter, got into his car, and quickly drove away.

Seeing Yan Long leave, the other onlookers naturally dispersed as well.

Soon, the once-crowded area became almost empty.

Standing motionless, Vermilion Bird was completely stunned, her mind overwhelmed by Yan Long’s words.

Her grandfather had arranged a marriage for her—thinking about her grandfather, Vermilion Bird found herself at a loss for words.

Tang Zhong, standing nearby, overheard the conversation and saw Vermilion Bird’s frozen demeanor. He instantly understood that she was troubled by the marriage agreement, and decided to console her.

"Don’t pay attention to them. Your life is yours to control; no one else can dictate it. Besides, you can marry whoever you want, and nobody can stop you!"

"It’s useless!" Vermilion Bird muttered.

"How could it be useless?" Tang Zhong responded.

"I carry the Yan name, so what I say doesn’t matter!" Vermilion Bird said.

Tang Zhong was rendered speechless. He couldn’t understand why Vermilion Bird preferred to call herself Vermilion Bird instead of Yan Xin, nor the reasons behind it!

"I’m leaving now!" Vermilion Bird waved her hand and quickly departed.

Tang Zhong watched her leave, and then Peng Yuan, the old general, approached with a sigh: "Such a pity for the young lady. Bearing the Yan name means there are many things she can’t control for herself."

"Why?" Tang Zhong asked in astonishment. "Are there really people who can’t decide their own lives? Can’t freely choose whom to marry?"

"They can’t. Anyway, her problems involve much more than just that. We should head to the meeting now," Peng Yuan replied.

"Alright!" Tang Zhong nodded.

The purpose of this visit was to be officially titled—a rare opportunity Peng Yuan had secured for him, something Tang Zhong could not afford to miss!

They got into the Hongqi car and headed toward the venue.

This was Tang Zhong’s show; there was no way he would be late.

What Tang Zhong didn’t realize was that in one of the cars ahead of them, Yan Long, still furious after being punched by Tang Zhong, brooded over the incident.

In the car, Yan Long was accompanied by several Yan family members. These men, always eager to curry favor, were quick to offer suggestions: "Brother Long, you absolutely can’t let that guy off easy. He’s too damned obnoxious—daring to ambush you!"

"It’s a pity that guy is today’s main attraction; otherwise, Brother Long could have dealt with him directly and ruined him. All he did was accomplish some ridiculous feat, and now he’s strutting around like a peacock, daring to talk back to our Yan family!"

The comments stroked Yan Long’s ego and made him feel thoroughly satisfied.

"I certainly won’t let him off so easily. Don’t forget what I said earlier—this so-called Divine Dragon General must be involved with Yan Xin! But I’ve made it clear that Yan Xin has a marriage agreement with Ye Jingyu. Let’s see what this so-called General will do then! And as for today, whether or not he receives the title of Divine Dragon General remains uncertain!"

After hearing Yan Long’s words, the group exchanged glances and asked, "Brother Long, are you planning something?"

"What do you think? This nonsense about conferring someone as Divine Dragon General? My father couldn’t even be bothered to attend; he sent us youngsters along just for the experience. But bear in mind that our Yan family holds voting rights for the general titles. When the time comes, I’ll make sure he doesn’t succeed. Not only that, I’ll ensure he falls into the abyss!" Yan Long narrowed his eyes, radiating malice.

"Brother Long, do you mean to..."

"Exactly—to teach him a harsh lesson. Let him realize there are people you simply cannot afford to cross in this world."

With that, Yan Long slammed the accelerator, making the luxury car speed off.

The Martial Realm Pavilion is the usual venue for Martial Realm conferences.

The political hierarchy within Xuan Country is divided into the Scholarly Realm and Martial Realm. Political officials belong to the Scholarly Realm, while generals are from the Martial Realm.

Granting a military title, such as General, is a big deal in the Martial Realm!

Thus, generals from across the country were converging here.

Finally arriving at the Martial Realm Pavilion’s entrance, one could immediately see the grand Jinyu Hall glimmering. Above the building soared a large emblem of Xuan Country’s Martial Realm, symbolizing its power.

At the front of the building was a staircase stretching over ten meters long.

At the very top stood a shining five-starred red flag!

Below was a bronze statue of a Xuan Country soldier staring solemnly up at the five-starred red flag, emanating an air of sacredness!

As more cars arrived and parked, attendees poured into the pavilion.

Amid the crowd, a father-daughter duo drew attention.

"Xiaochun, once we’re inside, sit next to me... and don’t say a word!" a middle-aged man in a green military uniform instructed.

"Relax, Dad!" the young policewoman beside him replied. Upon closer inspection, one could recognize her as Bai Xiaochun.

Yes, Bai Xiaochun of Jianghai, who had undergone a series of transformative events involving Tang Zhong. Long gone was the impulsive rookie policewoman; Bai Xiaochun had grown into a renowned officer in Xuanjing City, cracking several high-profile cases.

She was on a promising upward trajectory.

As for Tang Zhong, Bai Xiaochun chose not to seek him out. A possessive person by nature, she had felt heartache upon seeing Tang Zhong with Jiang Weiwei. Later, hearing from old acquaintances in Jianghai City that Tang Zhong was spoken for, she devoted herself entirely to her work. Upon learning about today’s general-title ceremony, curiosity prompted her to come see what kind of remarkable figure was being honored.

Beside her was the middle-aged man who had once intervened to help Tang Zhong escape a predicament created by Tang Ran—Bai Ruoxing.

Just then, in the distance, a military-clad figure flashed by.

Bai Xiaochun froze in place—that figure... that wasn’t Tang Zhong, was it?

Here in Xuanguan Sea, Tang Zhong had no reason to appear. Surely it was her eyes playing tricks!

When she looked forward again, the figure had vanished.

Seeing her odd expression, Bai Ruoxing asked, "What’s wrong, Xiaochun?"

"N-nothing! I’m fine!" Bai Xiaochun replied hastily.

"Well, be careful once we’re inside!" Bai Ruoxing warned again. "The people in there are big shots, far more powerful than your father, the General!"

"Relax, Dad!"

The duo continued forward.

Suddenly, someone rushed up behind them.

"Make way, make way! Don’t block the path!"

Yan Long charged in from behind, slamming into Bai Ruoxing, knocking him off balance.

Bai Xiaochun quickly steadied her father, preventing him from falling—a fortunate intervention, as a tumble down the staircase could have had dire consequences.

"Watch where you’re going!" Bai Xiaochun yelled furiously at Yan Long.

"What did you say?" Yan Long, still reeling from his earlier frustrations, snapped angrily.

Bai Xiaochun prepared to retort, but Bai Ruoxing stopped her, saying, "Don’t... don’t say anything!"

Facing Yan Long, Bai Ruoxing said, "Young Master Yan, I’m fine—please go ahead!"

Yan Long snorted coldly before turning and departing.

Bai Xiaochun stared at her father in disbelief, frustration evident in her expression.

"Dad, why did you stop me?"

"Because he’s a Yan family scion, and we can’t afford to provoke them. Didn’t I warn you earlier to keep a low profile here? I’m fine—let’s quickly head inside; the conference is about to start. Let’s see this Divine Dragon General ceremony," Bai Ruoxing replied.