Ji Mo spat out dust, his face covered in grime.
What kind of shoddy formation platform was this? It was clearly a shoddy construction, not solid at all.
It had inexplicably exploded.
Fortunately, he was quite resilient and wasn't injured.
"What was the result?"
Ji Mo asked Qian Fugui. The light had been too blinding, so he had squinted and hadn't seen his test results.
"It... it was alright!"
Qian Fugui stammered, unsure how to answer.
Were the results just now real?
He wasn't sure.
"What do you mean 'alright'? Don't you know you're in deep trouble? You damaged this priceless detection formation platform. Xi Xia Mountain Villa will never let you go. Prepare to be executed."
Jin Cheng said coldly.
The others also wore expressions of schadenfreude.
This detection formation platform was jointly constructed by three formation grandmasters, and the materials alone were worth over a hundred million taels of gold. Few people could afford to compensate for it.
Qian Fugui's face instantly lost all color, turning deathly pale. He thought, "This is it, we're finished."
He shouldn't have been greedy and dragged this impulsive youth along to join the fun.
Ji Mo was completely unfazed. This broken formation platform was priceless?
What a joke.
He could create a better one in minutes.
Just then.
Du Mu's figure appeared. He arrived at the scene and stared intently at Ji Mo, his eyes flashing with terrifying sharpness.
"Greetings, Old Manor Lord Du!"
The people nearby all paid their respects. It seemed the situation had truly escalated.
It had actually alarmed Du Mu. Seeing his expression, as if he wanted to devour someone alive, it was likely he intended to kill.
Despite Du Mu's benevolent appearance, he was not a soft-hearted person.
Legend had it that the fertilizer for many of the plants and trees in Xi Xia Mountain Villa was made by Du Mu from the remains of his opponents.
"Father-in-law, it's this bastard who broke our formation platform. Your son-in-law will go and kill him now."
Jin Cheng was shameless enough to call him father-in-law right away, clearly already considering Xi Xia Mountain Villa as his own.
The people around felt a chill. The marriage hadn't even been finalized, yet he was already calling him father-in-law so affectionately. His skin was truly thick.
"Young Master Jin, mind your words. If you continue to spout nonsense and tarnish my beloved daughter's reputation, I will skin you like a toad and chop you into pieces to be used as flower fertilizer."
Du Mu reprimanded him unceremoniously. One couldn't just call someone father-in-law.
He looked at Jin Cheng's toad-like head and found it repulsive.
Our Du family has always produced handsome men and beautiful women. We cannot let this unsightly fellow ruin our excellent genes.
Du Mu seemed to have forgotten that not long ago, he had been actively trying to matchmake his daughter with Jin Cheng. His change of heart was faster than flipping a book.
The demon youth with tribal markings on his face covered his mouth and laughed, "Haha, Jin Cheng, you toad shouldn't dream of eating swan meat."
Jin Cheng glared at him. If Du Mu hadn't been present, he would have definitely made a move.
"My good son-in-law!"
Du Mu's expression suddenly changed. With a kindly smile, he quickly approached Ji Mo.
This scene shocked everyone!
No one had expected that Du Mu, after rejecting Jin Cheng, would choose a mortal.
"Old Manor Lord Du, I lit up six rays of divine light, while this mortal is a useless person who also damaged your detection formation platform..."
Jin Cheng was extremely unconvinced and couldn't accept being defeated by someone who was nothing.
However, before he could finish speaking, he saw Du Mu cast a fierce glare at him, scaring him into shutting up immediately.
The surrounding people were astonished, witnessing what a true change of face was.
Du Mu was amiable towards Ji Mo but ferocious towards Jin Cheng. What double standards!
Could this be what they called a father-in-law looking at his son-in-law, finding him more and more amusing!
"Old man, mind your words. You can't just call people son-in-law. I'm still a pure and innocent virgin!"
Ji Mo stared at Du Mu vigilantly, not wanting to gain a father-in-law for no reason.
Upon hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded. Did someone dare to speak to Du Mu like that?
Moreover, the man had already acknowledged you as his son-in-law, yet you ungratefully refused. Was he out of his mind?
Du Mu's old face blushed. He never expected to be rejected so directly. Was this person an idiot?
Everyone else wished they could be his son-in-law, but this human actually refused!
"Ji Mo, what nonsense are you talking about? This is the Manor Lord of Xi Xia Mountain Villa, Old Manor Lord Du. He is your prospective father-in-law. You mustn't be disrespectful."
Qian Fugui stepped forward with a fawning smile, introducing Du Mu's identity to Ji Mo, then said subserviently to Du Mu, "Old Manor Lord Du, this Young Master Ji Mo is someone I specifically found for you."
"Hmm, well done. I will not treat you unfairly."
Du Mu naturally understood Qian Fugui's intentions. He immediately took out a stack of gold notes and handed them over.
Qian Fugui received them respectfully with both hands, his face beaming with joy, and thanked him profusely.
Seeing the stack of gold notes, Ji Mo's eyes turned green.
He estimated the amount to be several million taels. Was this skinny old man so rich, to be so generous!
Then he felt like he had suffered a great loss.
He had only received a hundred taels of silver from Qian Fugui, while this guy had simply brought him here and easily pocketed such a huge sum. It was unfair!
Just as Ji Mo was about to discuss how to split the spoils with Qian Fugui.
Qian Fugui, however, was cunning. He said earnestly, "Young Master Ji, if you become the son-in-law of the Du family in the future, you will enjoy endless glory and wealth. If I face any difficulties later, please don't forget to help me."
After saying that, without giving Ji Mo a chance to react, he decisively took his leave.
He felt that Ji Mo's mind was not right and that he might say something foolish to offend Du Mu. To avoid being caught in the crossfire, it was best to leave this place of trouble while he was ahead.
"Young Master Ji, is it? Come with me for a cup of tea, and we father and son can chat slowly."
Du Mu pulled Ji Mo along, not wanting these outsiders to see his awkwardness of being rejected by Ji Mo.
Ji Mo did not refuse. This old man was clearly wealthy, dripping with money, and perhaps he could get some money from him.
Watching their retreating backs, Jin Cheng's eyes were bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Lowly human, the enmity of taking my wife is irreconcilable! I swear, I will kill you!"
Du Mu led Ji Mo to the back garden and ordered the servants to bring all sorts of fruits, pastries, and tea.
Ji Mo was already starving and didn't stand on ceremony, wolfing down the food.
"Ugly monster, I will not marry you. Give up on that idea."
Du Rui'er stomped over angrily, hands on her hips, her slightly baby-faced cheeks pouting, glaring at Ji Mo.
"What? I won't marry you."
Ji Mo looked up, gazing at the young girl who was still tender and barely reached his chest, shaking his head and saying, "Little girl, you're too young to get married. If you want to get married, you'll have to wait a few more years."
This response stunned Du Rui'er. She hadn't expected him to have no intention of marrying her, and his expression clearly showed disdain.
He was even too busy eating snacks to even look at her properly.
She, Du Rui'er, was loved by everyone and adored by flowers. So many people dreamed of marrying her, but in this scoundrel's eyes, she was less appealing than a plate of pastries.
This was too much of a blow, making Du Rui'er grind her teeth in anger.
Du Mu was about to speak, to ease the atmosphere between them.
Suddenly.
The sky churned with wind and clouds, and oppressive demonic energy spread everywhere. Powerful great demons were rapidly approaching.
"Not good, have those two old demonesses come looking for us? Are they here to snatch the bride?"
Du Mu's expression instantly turned solemn.