The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law
Chapter 228 - 224 Did I Say Something Wrong?

Chapter 228: Chapter 224 Did I Say Something Wrong?

As this young star was punished, those who wanted to ride on his coattails no longer dared to blindly criticize Long Chen.

After posting a status update, Long Chen did not bother with it anymore and turned his attention elsewhere.

Yet, the people of the Martial Alliance became anxious when they saw online support overwhelmingly siding with Long Chen and Dragon Doctor.

Especially Hua Qingfeng, who looked very uncomfortable.

He knew all too well that, from ancient times to the present, be it the royal court or the Martial Arts world, the one who wins the hearts of the people wins everything.

But now, the Martial Alliance could be said to be under attack by everyone in the world.

At this moment, within the Martial Alliance, Hua Qingfeng urgently convened a meeting to discuss the public opinion surrounding the issue.

"Let’s hear your thoughts, what should we do now?"

Hua Qingfeng scanned the attendees of the meeting.

Cao Qiu immediately said, "Alliance Hierarch, I think we shouldn’t care about external comments. To the victor belong the spoils."

"Cao Senior is right, those Mortals on the internet indeed don’t deserve our attention."

"As long as Dragon Doctor changes hands, we can just do some charity work, and naturally, they will think well of us."

"That’s right."

Everyone kept chiming in.

However, Hua Qingfeng shook his head and said seriously, "The current public opinion is very unfavorable for us. Before long, our every move in Qianzhou will be exposed, and you all must not underestimate the power of the internet in this age—it’s quite terrifying."

"Alliance Hierarch, no matter how the situation evolves, one thing is certain, we must suppress Long Chen and find a way to make him submit."

Cao Qiu said sternly.

"Brother Cao, do you have any plans?"

Hua Qingfeng asked.

"We can start with the people close to him, get to know a thing or two, and then find a way to set a trap," Cao Qiu said.

"Good, do as you suggest."

Hua Qingfeng said, "Brother Cao, you can send someone to handle the investigation."

"Ok."

Cao Qiu nodded.

"Alliance Hierarch, Cao Senior, with you two in the Martial Arts World of the south, a mere Long Chen is just stubborn resistance."

"Exactly, Dragon Doctor is already in the bag for our Martial Alliance."

At the meeting, many people from the Martial Arts world were brown-nosing.

Hua Qingfeng smiled and nodded, saying, "Although that’s the case, we still need the banner of righteousness and go through the motions, we can’t just blatantly seize it, that would be the act of bandits, we cannot become bandits."

...

On the other hand, Long Chen received a call from the Imperial City.

The caller was Ancestor Xia himself.

Ancestor Xia’s personal call surprised and flattered Long Chen.

"Long Chen, I’ve heard about your situation, do you need help?"

Ancestor Xia asked softly.

"Ah?" Long Chen didn’t immediately grasp the meaning, "Ancestor Xia, what do you mean?"

"That Martial Alliance, acting like robbers, Sima Zhao’s heart is known to all, if you need help, just say the word. I’ll send the army over. If regular weapons don’t work against those Martial Arts individuals, we can use dao missiles, I will support you fully to flatten the Martial Alliance," Ancestor Xia said.

Long Chen was very touched by these words.

But he felt that involving Great Xia in the affairs of the Jianghu was rather inappropriate.

After thinking it over, Long Chen smiled and said, "Ancestor Xia, I can handle it, please trust me. If I truly can’t manage by myself, I will ask for your help."

"Well then, remember to speak up if there’s anything, and besides, I want to discuss something else with you," Ancestor Xia said softly, "once this matter is over, I hope you can return to the Northern Territory and take command of the Northern Territory Army, to establish achievements in the untamed borders."

"Ancestor Xia, I have no relevant experience and fear I am not up to the task."

Long Chen gave a wry smile.

"There’s nothing that can’t be learned. With your exceptional natural talent, you’re surely capable of great things. Stand tall and slay the enemy on the battlefield as a man should," Ancestor Xia said seriously.

"Ancestor Xia, once this matter is settled, I’ll listen to you and give it a try," Long Chen said.

"That’s very good, then I’ll let you get on with it."

Ancestor Xia hung up the phone.

Long Chen took a deep breath, allowing his emotions to cool down.

The support and affirmation from Ancestor Xia had bolstered Long Chen’s confidence considerably.

But at that moment, Long Chen hadn’t noticed that Xia Ling, Zhao Churan, and Li Yuechan, who were sitting beside him, were staring at him, dumbfounded.

"Just...just now, did Ancestor Xia call you?"

Zhao Churan couldn’t help but ask.

"Uh, what?"

Long Chen came back to reality.

"I’m asking you, was that Ancestor Xia?"

Zhao Churan asked again.

"No, no, no," Long Chen hurriedly said: "It was a friend, just joking with me, not the Ancestor Xia you’re thinking of."

Long Chen felt that it was best not to tell them about Ancestor Xia.

Even if they had already guessed it was the real Ancestor Xia, he couldn’t admit it directly.

The three women were very smart and didn’t keep pressing him for answers.

But in their hearts, they had already concluded, though it was an unbelievable conclusion.

"What are you all talking about? I seem to have heard you mention something about Xia? Is something wrong with Xia Ling?"

Right at that moment, Han Min sauntered down from upstairs.

"I’ve been feeling unwell lately and was asking Long Chen for advice on treatment," Xia Ling quickly responded.

"Is that so, about what specific issue?" Han Min inquired.

"Just some minor issues, nothing serious," Xia Ling said.

"Mom, you’re dressed up so nicely, are you planning to go shopping?" Li Yuechan asked.

"Mm, it’s just so boring, I wanted to go out for a stroll," Han Min said. "By the way, Yuechan, I’m so broke lately I can’t even afford shopping, do you see..."

"I think I still have some money in my bag."

Li Yuechan grabbed her purse, took out twenty thousand, and handed it to Han Min with a smile, "Here’s twenty thousand, you can use this for now."

"Twenty thousand can’t buy anything, sigh."

Han Min took the money and sighed heavily.

Li Yuechan frowned and said, "Mom, is twenty thousand too little? Just for a casual shopping spree, it won’t cost that much, right?"

"It’s not even enough to fill in the gaps between my teeth," Han Min muttered. "Long Chen is the boss of Dragon Doctor, so wealthy, if people find out that his mother-in-law doesn’t even have money to shop, won’t they laugh?"

"Mom, you shouldn’t talk like that, whether we are rich or poor, we mustn’t be wasteful, some expenses are unnecessary," Li Yuechan said earnestly.

"Do you think the same way, Long Chen?" Han Min turned to Long Chen directly.

"What does that have to do with me? My money wasn’t blown in by the wind, I gave away seventy or eighty million, why don’t you consider paying that back first?" Long Chen asked with a smile, his composure unfazed.

Han Min’s expression stiffened, and then forced a laugh, "Twenty thousand isn’t little indeed. You guys carry on, I’ll go shopping then."

With that, Han Min hurried off.

Long Chen shook his head, well aware that the eighty million Han Min owed him was likely a lost cause.

In fact, from the moment he lent the money to Han Min, he had never expected her to repay it.

Someone as insatiably greedy as Han Min had no bottom line.

"Long Chen, the money my mom owes you, I’ll help her pay it back, don’t worry," Li Yuechan said softly.

Upon hearing this, Long Chen slightly furrowed his brows, "Is that so? Then you must be quite wealthy."

After saying that, Long Chen stood up and left.

Li Yuechan was taken aback, "Why does he seem angry? Did I say something wrong?"

"Yuechan, not only did you say something wrong, but it was terribly wrong," Zhao Churan said with a bitter smile.