In the City Lord's mansion.
Qin Han Chu and A Xiang were enjoying tea and conversation in the back garden.
Just then, a city guard approached.
"Young Miss, son-in-law!"
A Xiang asked in confusion, "What is it?"
"Three people have arrived outside the city; they are from the Twin Pole Sect."
"Two of them claim to be the son-in-law's confidantes."
The city guard replied respectfully.
Upon hearing of the Twin Pole Sect, Qin Han Chu inquired, "Two women? Are their names Lan Yan and Hong Luan?"
The city guard nodded, "Yes. The other is the Twin Pole Sect's Old Ancestor."
"Lan Yan and Hong Luan may enter. The Twin Pole Sect's Old Ancestor is not permitted."
Lan Yan and Hong Luan were Qin Han Chu's good friends. Since they had come, Qin Han Chu naturally wanted to see them.
As for the Twin Pole Sect's Old Ancestor, Qin Han Chu had no desire to deal with him.
Receiving Qin Han Chu's reply, the city guard respectfully departed.
"Confidantes?" A Xiang asked.
Qin Han Chu smiled, "Not really confidantes, just good friends."
Hearing this, A Xiang finally let out a slight smile.
"What? Jealous?" Qin Han Chu teased.
A Xiang huffed, "I wouldn't be jealous. Even if you married them, I wouldn't care."
"Are you sure?"
Hearing Qin Han Chu's question, A Xiang asked, "What do you mean? You actually want to marry them?"
"Just kidding." Qin Han Chu chuckled.
At the city gate, the captain of the guard received a telepathic message from his superior.
He approached Lan Yan and Hong Luan and said, "You two may enter the city. My subordinate will escort you to the City Lord's mansion."
"What about me?" the Twin Pole Old Ancestor quickly asked.
"The son-in-law only wishes to see these two. You shall remain outside the city." Despite the Twin Pole Old Ancestor being a Spirit God realm expert, the guards showed no deference.
These days, Spirit God realm experts were as common as dogs in Hantian City, and they no longer paid them much mind.
How powerful was Hantian City now? Did they need to show respect to Spirit God realm experts?
Qin Han Chu had killed twelve Profound Kings. Did a Spirit God realm expert have the right to be arrogant here?
The Twin Pole Old Ancestor indeed dared not cause trouble here. He could only say to Lan Yan and the other, "Try to get Qin Han Chu to meet me. I have something to discuss with him."
"We will pass on the message, but we cannot guarantee her agreement." With that, Lan Yan was the first to walk into the city.
Hong Luan followed behind, entering together.
After entering the city, the guard, riding a spirit beast, took them to the City Lord's mansion.
Despite riding a spirit beast, it still took half an hour to arrive.
Upon learning that Lan Yan and Hong Luan had arrived, Qin Han Chu brought A Xiang along and walked out to meet them.
Seeing Qin Han Chu, Hong Luan smiled, "I didn't expect you to be so strong now."
Qin Han Chu smiled, "Just good luck."
Lan Yan looked at A Xiang, "Is this your wife?"
Qin Han Chu nodded, "Her name is A Xiang."
"Hello." A Xiang was no longer disguising herself. She wore an elegant long dress, appearing like a celestial being.
"Hello." Hong Luan said with a smile. Lan Yan merely nodded slightly.
At Qin Han Chu's invitation, the two sat down.
"We were very worried about you back then. It's good that you're alright," Hong Luan said after sitting down.
Qin Han Chu smiled, "Thank you for your concern."
"The Old Ancestor wanted to meet you through us this time."
"If you don't want to see him, then consider that I never said anything," Lan Yan stated indifferently.
"If he's willing to wait, then let him wait until my father-in-law and mother-in-law emerge from seclusion."
"At that time, I will host a reception."
Based on Qin Han Chu's estimations, Han Tian and his wife would complete their breakthroughs before long.
At that time, it would serve as a celebration for them.
"We will pass on the message," Lan Yan replied.
Subsequently, the four of them chatted for a long time.
When the two departed, Qin Han Chu arranged for residences to be prepared for them.
Thanks to Lan Yan and the other two, the Twin Pole Old Ancestor also gained permission to enter the city and did not have to wait outside.
In the blink of an eye, two months had passed.
During these two months, more powerful individuals continued to arrive from afar.
On this day, a powerful spiritual force emanated from Han Tian's secluded cultivation location.
As Han Tian broke through, a vast expanse of auspicious clouds suddenly appeared in the sky.
Seeing these clouds, A Xiang exclaimed in delight and stood up, "Father has broken through."
Qin Han Chu nodded, "Yes. Mother should be close as well."
The appearance of the auspicious clouds startled the martial artists inside and outside Hantian City.
All these Spirit God realm experts knew what these auspicious clouds represented!
"Could it be that Hantian City's City Lord has broken through?"
"It must be! Qin Han Chu killed twelve Profound Kings. The resources from these individuals are sufficient to allow Hantian City's City Lord and his wife to achieve breakthroughs."
"Is this what they call 'nobility by marriage'?"
"From now on, Hantian City will be the holy land of our world."
"I must ensure my sect becomes a vassal of Hantian City. With Hantian City as our backing, we will never fear any danger."
At this moment, all the martial artists looked towards the City Lord's mansion with expressions of shock.
The auspicious clouds generated by Han Tian's breakthrough had not yet dispersed when Madam Han successfully broke through seven days later.
Seeing the auspicious clouds appear once more, these martial artists knew that Hantian City had gained another Profound King realm expert.
In an inn in the city, the Twin Pole Old Ancestor looked enviously towards the City Lord's mansion.
The Profound King realm was a realm he had always dreamed of.
Although the Twin Pole Sect's strength was considerable, it was unknown how long it would take to gather the resources for him to reach that level.
Time flew by, and another half a month passed.
On this day, Qin Han Chu and A Xiang arrived at Han Tian and his wife's secluded cultivation location.
As they stood there, Han Tian and his wife emerged together.
Having completed their breakthroughs, the two were in very high spirits.
"Father, Mother, congratulations on reaching the Profound King realm," A Xiang said with a happy smile.
Han Tian smiled, "It's all thanks to Han Su. Without the resources he provided, even after several hundred more years, we might not have been able to gather the resources for a breakthrough."
"There's no need for such formalities among family," Qin Han Chu said with a smile.
Hearing this, Madam Han smiled happily, "Well said, we are family."
Han Tian also smiled, "Since that's the case, you two should expedite your marriage."
A Xiang's face flushed as she said, "Matters of marriage naturally depend on parents. Whenever you say we should get married, we will get married."
"Then let's aim for next month!"
"Just in time, as the experts from the main continent will all be here."
Hearing Madam Han say this, Qin Han Chu nodded in agreement, "Alright. It will be a double celebration, for the breakthrough of father-in-law and mother-in-law and for our marriage."
"Since Han Su has agreed, let's begin preparations!" Han Tian declared.
A Xiang nodded with a happy smile, "Mm!"
Han Tian smiled and flew up, standing above the City Lord's mansion, he announced, "On the eighth day of next month, my youngest daughter, A Xiang, will be wed to Qin Han Chu. All fellow Daoists who wish to attend the celebration are welcome to stay!"
Upon hearing this news, all the martial artists smiled.
After waiting for so long, they would finally get to meet Qin Han Chu.