769: Chapter 504_2 769: Chapter 504_2 A commoner girl’s entry into an affluent family is fraught with difficulties.
They are family, unable, to offer more support behind her back, as long as they don’t hold her back.
“Fine, our supreme alchemist isn’t that cheap, nor are we their lackeys.
Without resources to exchange, whatever they say is false.
Let their faces grow fat, we will not bother with them.”
Jiang Tang actually detested those who demanded things based on their status, expecting everything without giving anything in return, using their identity to press on others, even to the extreme of looting—an act no different from robbery.
“You’re right!” Ye Tian then sent a secret message to Jiang Tang, telling her that he planned to take Yan Weiwei out for a break, to dodge these aggressive debt collectors.
“Alright!
I don’t have much time to stay here either.
Take your senior sister out for some fun, and maybe bring her family along.
The base isn’t finished yet, and if the royal family can’t find you and turn to her family, that’d be troublesome.”
The advice given by Jiang Tang wasn’t without reason.
Ye Tian wished for a honeymoon alone with Yan Weiwei, a world just for the two of them, feeling unwilling to give up on the idea, yet he also found Jiang Tang’s words sensible.
Taking Yan Weiwei and her family out for a while and then returning for the marriage would spare them many troubles.
Once Ye Tian had this idea, he knew he must arrange for his work to be handled and talk to his father about going on a long trip to discuss with his family.
Ye Tian mentioned his plan to Yan Weiwei, asking her and her family to stay in the courtyard and not go out.
He needed to sort out his work, and they would go out together the next day, telling them to pack their important belongings.
Although Yan Weiwei didn’t quite understand what it meant, she obediently agreed.
Jiang Tang also spoke to Yan Weiwei, advising her and Ye Tian to leave for a while, to avoid the strife here.
He himself had matters to attend to outside and would return either for their wedding or when the base is completed.
Yan Weiwei, concerned, asked Jiang Tang where he was going.
Was he heading somewhere far away?
Would it be dangerous?
Jiang Tang reassured her with a smile, saying that the families of his girlfriends had invited him for a gathering, which might also involve discussing an engagement.
However, his engagement would be merely a discussion; it had to wait until his base was finished, at which point he could have the engagement and wedding ceremony together.
Jiang Tang certainly didn’t want multiple engagement parties at each girlfriend’s family’s house, like Yan Weiwei did.
When the time came to be engaged, it must be at his own home.
Since he had more than one fiancée, an engagement and wedding ceremony with all of them together would be perfect.
Yan Weiwei understood Jiang Tang’s considerations.
After all, he was a man with broader concerns, largely about face and appearances.
As an elder sister, she had no way to assist, neither with capabilities nor with finances.
She could only offer her moral support.
First, Ye Tian went to see his grandmother and mother, telling them he would be avoiding troubles for a while.
During this time, he would also travel outside to observe if anyone unusual was around.
As a mother and grandmother, they were naturally a bit sour that Ye Tian would be going out not with them, but with his wife-to-be—a classic case of a son forgetting his mother for his wife.
Nonetheless, they understood that being part of a large family, they couldn’t just leave.
Ye Tian and his fiancée had offended the royals that day, with the royals trying to take their possessions.
It was normal for them to want to hide; if the Huang Family came to their home every day making a fuss, demanding they hand over items—failing to do so would label them disloyal, yet surrendering items was also resentful.
Why should they?
They could only admonish him to take good care of Yan Weiwei, his future wife, and to keep an eye on her family’s safety.
Ye Tian promised, understanding the thoughts of his mother and grandmother.
Although they were relatives of his body, he hadn’t spent much time with them, rather traveling abroad frequently.
He felt only a slight attachment to the relatives of this body, without much dependence.
As someone with heavy responsibilities, he differentiated home and duty.
Before parting with them, he gave them the finest items on hand—pills, magical treasures—as they provided better protection for his family.
With his artifact refining skills improved, of course, he gifted better things to his family.
Ye Tian’s mother and grandmother were pleased, happy to receive gifts, coming from their accommodating hearts.
Ye Tian then went to inform his grandfather and father about his intention to travel.
Naturally, the older generation and his father were reluctant to see Ye Tian leave again.
However, his concerns were valid too.
As king, princess, and prince, they didn’t have as many resources and naturally sought to take from them.
Dodging had only ensured their safety, lessening their troubles; as family, it was natural to be supportive.
At today’s banquet, people truly envied the dowries of the brides.
As relatives, they too felt a touch of envy, aware that these dowries came from the Alchemist’s gifts.
The in-laws couldn’t just seize the new bride’s dowry; despite their envy, they were family, and they believed that should they truly need these items, they wouldn’t even have to ask before the family sent them.
Every time Ye Tian returned, he brought Pills and resources, enhancing the Cultivation of his family members.
Their abilities had improved, their perspectives broadened, and they too felt it was right for young people to venture out into the world.
The old General and the General asked Ye Tian about the protective clothing for the Soldiers he had mentioned before, wondering how the Artifact Refining was coming along.
Ye Tian took out two Storage Bags, one of which contained the items he had made for the Soldiers.
Although not all the troops were equipped yet,
some Artifact Refinements were complete, and he decided to use a system of rewards, awarding those with notable contributions, high Combat Power, or first place in competitions.
These were within the rules, encouraging the Soldiers to enhance their abilities with rewards for every skill.
Ye Tian handed a Storage Bag to his father and explained how to distribute the items.
The General agreed with his son, believing that items too easily obtained wouldn’t be cherished, nor would they strengthen the army.
As for other contents of the second Storage Bag, Ye Tian entrusted them to his father and grandfather.
These were the Magical Treasures and Supreme Elixirs he had refined as his powers improved, along with those gifted by Jiang Tang, given to his father and grandfather to further their Cultivation.
Soldiers of higher ability within the family, especially the loyal ones, could be cultivated, with Supreme Elixirs as a reward.
Both the old General and the General agreed; having a relative who could provide Supreme Elixirs was truly wonderful, feeling like possessing a fortune.
Although they hadn’t arranged for a woman from their family to be by Jiang Tang’s side, becoming his relatives was another form of curry favor.
As Martial Artists, they didn’t need, nor was it necessary, to curry favor with others, but they did need resources, not just for themselves but for the family.
After discussing matters with his father and grandfather, Ye Tian then bid farewell to his group of brothers.
At dinner, his brothers all gathered to drink with Ye Tian as a farewell and celebration for today, and the wine they drank was not from their estate.
It was the wine supported by Jiang Tang.
He too joined the younger men in drinking, and tonight, amidst a group of men, there was an air of “no return without getting drunk.”
Jiang Tang rather liked this boldness.
His family had been decimated, with only their spirits lingering in the realm beyond.
As parental spirits, they couldn’t emerge, but he occasionally entered their space.
On such joyful days, he would naturally visit the space to talk to his parents.
His parents would naturally be happy.
Although they didn’t have a daughter, Jiang Tang recognized his sister as one, making her like a daughter to them.
The young people admired and respected Jiang Tang, citing him as a role model they must learn from.
Jiang Tang…
as for Combat Power, you can learn, but don’t follow in having so many beauties by my side, or you’ll be scolded by others.
He was aware that many thought him fickle, when in reality, he simply didn’t know how to refuse.
But why should a man with the capacity to attract so many women reject them?
This is what he believed, and he acted accordingly; for a man, having multiple women by his side was a matter of honor, wasn’t it?
He reveled in a sense of vanity!
It was a matter of great pride!