The magical ancient city.
The City Lord's Manor.
The city was currently under curfew, and as the City Lord, Yin Zeyang naturally led by example, forbidding his family from going out.
Everyone, except for essential personnel, was to remain within the manor, not allowed to leave.
However, this did not affect the city lord's manor's enjoyable life of nightly revelry.
But today's banquet at the City Lord's Manor was particularly lively.
Today, a Divine Venerable uncle of the City Lord had returned.
Yin Zeyang's current status, as the City Lord of the magical ancient city, was a result of his own late-stage Divine Empress cultivation, but more importantly, it was due to his uncle's care.
Because the magical ancient city had been unstable recently, Yin Zeyang knew exactly who to seek for help. Moreover, the intricacies of social relationships were too apparent; without mutual benefit, who would help you?
Strange anomalies often appeared in the magical ancient city at night, and even Yin Zeyang, a late-stage Divine Empress, could do nothing about them.
Therefore, calling his uncle, an early-stage Divine Venerable, back for assistance was perfectly understandable.
"Uncle, it's been many years. Are you well?" Yin Zeyang respectfully looked at Yin Qingshan before him, his face showing reverence.
Although Yin Qingshan was a super expert in the early stages of the Divine Venerable realm, he still valued family ties. When his nephew sought his help, he returned immediately.
"I'm doing well. Recently, I've had some insights and may be showing signs of breaking through to the mid-stage Divine Venerable realm. When that happens, we uncle and nephew can consider establishing a major sect."
A hint of joy appeared on Yin Qingshan's face. If he could reach the mid-stage Divine Venerable realm, he would undoubtedly become one of the super experts in the God Realm.
While an early-stage Divine Venerable was already a super expert to most people, early-stage experts were too numerous. One needed to be at least mid-stage.
As for the late-stage Divine Venerable and Great Perfection realms, there was no need to even think about them. Reaching the mid-stage Divine Venerable realm was a long-cherished dream.
Yin Zeyang's face also lit up with excitement upon hearing this. He smiled and said, "Uncle, I congratulate you first. I hope you break through to the mid-stage Divine Venerable realm soon."
With his uncle being a mid-stage Divine Venerable, he could completely act with impunity in the magical ancient city, without any regard for the Demon Refining Sect.
It was precisely because the Demon Refining Sect was a super sect, possessing a mid-stage Divine Venerable expert named Ming Da, that they had Yin Zeyang struggling to breathe.
Even when Ming Qishui wanted to arrange a marriage alliance with him, he had not objected, and had even agreed to marry Yin Linyu to Ming Qishui.
After all, in their eyes, daughters were bargaining chips, used to gain family benefits.
Yin Qingshan suddenly thought of Yin Linyu's upcoming marriage and asked, "How is Linyu's marriage alliance with the Demon Refining Sect progressing?"
Yin Zeyang nodded upon hearing this and said, "Uncle, it's going very well. Linyu even went out with Ming Qishui today, and she didn't object. After all, having been born into our family, she understands the need to contribute to the family."
"Moreover, being able to become Dao companions with Ming Qishui is a consideration for her future happiness. Only in a powerful sect can one possess everything they desire."
"Yes, that's right. Linyu is still young and doesn't understand the harshness of society. It's normal for her to resist at first. Since she didn't choose to default this time, it means the child has grown up. Good, good."
Yin Qingshan stroked his beard, his face showing admiration.
Much like modern society, every family hoped their daughters would marry rich men, rather than settling for love without financial stability.
When you're truly married to love without financial backing, you'll realize that the daily grind of life can change the feelings between two people.
This was even more so for prominent families like Yin Zeyang's and Ming Da's.
One was the City Lord of the magical ancient city, with an early-stage Divine Venerable uncle.
The other was a super sect, with a mid-stage Divine Venerable residing there. The two families could be considered well-matched. Yin Linyu would definitely not suffer by marrying into their family, nor would she be looked down upon.
After all, the strength of Yin Linyu's maternal family was evident. Ming Da, as a mid-stage Divine Venerable expert, understood this principle.
"However, when Linyu returned today, her face was filled with joy. I suspect she has taken a liking to that young man, Ming Qishui. It's likely she is also very satisfied with this marriage herself."
Yin Zeyang recalled that when Yin Linyu returned from outside that day, her face showed an irrepressible joy. Yin Zeyang hadn't had the chance to ask her at the time.
"Oh? Call Linyu out. I want to ask her." Yin Qingshan's interest was piqued upon hearing this.
"Alright."
Yin Zeyang immediately instructed a servant to fetch Yin Linyu.
A moment later, Yin Linyu, clad in a white silk robe, walked out. Just as Yin Zeyang had said, her complexion was rosy, clearly indicating she was in high spirits.
"Greetings, Second Grandfather, Father." Yin Linyu addressed them both upon her arrival.
"Linyu, don't be so formal with your Second Grandfather. Your father just told me you are very satisfied with this marriage. You've finally grown up and understand your father's good intentions. This is excellent. In the future, if you ever face any grievances in the Ming family, you can always return and tell your Second Grandfather. Your Second Grandfather will stand up for you. You are part of our Yin family, and you cannot be bullied by anyone."
Yin Qingshan finished speaking with an expression of approval. Yin Linyu's demeanor greatly pleased him.
Yin Linyu smiled at his words.
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