"Today, I have set up a martial arts arena to find a husband for my daughter."
"Any young man under the age of thirty-five who has reached the level of God of War is welcome to ascend the stage."
The City Lord was seated in his grand carriage, his voice soft yet clear enough to reach every ear.
As his words fell, he casually tossed out a golden inkstone.
To the astonishment of the crowd, the inkstone grew rapidly in the wind, transforming into a vast expanse covering tens of miles.
Simultaneously, a terrifying oppressive force enveloped everyone.
"Is this a top-tier spiritual artifact? It's truly formidable."
"If one were to be struck by it, wouldn't they be reduced to dust instantly?"
Everyone was lost in awe and a thousand thoughts.
The City Lord was actually using this supreme spiritual artifact as the arena.
With a wave of the City Lord's hand, a massive screen of light appeared in the sky.
The scene displayed on the screen was that of the inkstone.
This meant that everyone could directly witness the matches through the light screen.
Qin Han Chu was undoubtedly qualified to participate, and with his strength, he had a high probability of winning.
However, he did not wish to take the easy route.
"Those willing to participate in the martial arts competition for marriage can now ascend the inkstone," the City Lord stated solemnly.
As the City Lord's voice echoed, over twenty individuals soared towards the inkstone.
These were all men who were perhaps not confident in their own abilities and sought an easier path.
In truth, the City Lord's requirements were quite demanding.
Reaching the level of God of War before the age of thirty-five was undeniably a mark of a martial prodigy.
"My dear husband, what do you think of that young fellow?" Inside the carriage, the City Lord's wife, elegant and dignified, pointed towards Qin Han Chu.
The City Lord's gaze immediately fell upon Qin Han Chu.
"Such a young age, yet he has already reached the Spirit King realm! Furthermore, his icy power is exceptionally pure, suggesting he may have encountered certain fortuitous circumstances."
"A very promising young man." The City Lord smiled.
"Daughter, what do you think of him?" The City Lord's wife had been searching for a man worthy of her daughter.
Although Qin Han Chu had concealed his spiritual power, to a Spirit God realm expert, his presence held no secrets.
Both his cultivation level and the quality of his Xuan Bing power were clearly discernible.
Within this Hantian City, Qin Han Chu was undoubtedly the strongest among the younger generation.
It was precisely for this reason that the City Lord's wife had taken notice of him.
The City Lord's daughter's gaze landed on Qin Han Chu, and she nodded shyly, "My decision is entirely up to Mother."
"You also meet the requirements. Ascend the stage." The City Lord's gaze rested on Qin Han Chu, his tone filled with authority.
Upon hearing this, everyone followed the City Lord's gaze towards Qin Han Chu.
At this moment, Qin Han Chu was unaware that the City Lord was referring to him.
When he realized everyone was staring at him, Qin Han Chu's heart skipped a beat.
What was going on?
Was he being targeted without any reason?
Seeing the City Lord looking at him, Qin Han Chu quickly bowed and said, "Reporting to the City Lord, I already have someone I favor, so..."
"Do you think lying before a Spirit God realm expert is effective?"
With a wave of the City Lord's hand, Qin Han Chu felt himself being bound by an invisible force.
Immediately after, his body was uncontrollably drawn towards the inkstone.
Qin Han Chu was utterly shocked.
He was, after all, at the Spirit King realm, yet before the City Lord, he lacked even the slightest ability to resist.
Landing on the inkstone, Qin Han Chu hurriedly said, "My Lord City Lord, I didn't intend to participate."
"It is permissible not to participate. In that case, you shall marry my daughter directly today," the City Lord's wife said with a gentle smile, her gaze soft as she looked at Qin Han Chu.
Huh?
Qin Han Chu was stunned. What did that mean?
It felt as if he had been pre-selected.
Both the participants on the inkstone and the onlookers below had the same feeling.
"So, will you participate or marry directly?" the City Lord asked with a smile.
"Then I shall participate!" Qin Han Chu had already decided that he would feign defeat as soon as the fight began.
"Then let the battle commence. This young man is the son-in-law we have our eyes on. Be careful not to injure him too badly," the City Lord said, looking at Qin Han Chu with amusement.
As a Spirit God realm expert, could he not see through Qin Han Chu's little schemes?
Qin Han Chu was bewildered, and the other warriors were equally frustrated.
If they had simply wanted them to forfeit, they could have just said so.
The young men who had hoped to climb the social ladder looked at Qin Han Chu with envy and jealousy. Qin Han Chu, on the other hand, was dejected.
What should he do?
He couldn't possibly fight a Spirit God realm expert.
Given the scene just moments ago, Qin Han Chu feared he wouldn't even have the chance to escape.
Could he just give in?
If he had known this would happen, he would never have come here.
Now, he was completely cornered.
His options were to fight a Spirit God realm expert to the death, endure the humiliation, or pretend to agree and find an opportunity to escape.
"Damn it, how could this fellow be so lucky to be favored by the City Lord?"
"If he becomes the son-in-law of Hantian City, how will my son's revenge be enacted?"
Wang Zhong He, amidst the crowd, was growing anxious.
He hadn't expected Qin Han Chu to be able to curry favor with the Hantian City Lord.
"I withdraw!"
"I withdraw too!"
Before Qin Han Chu could even speak, all the contestants withdrew.
This...
"Congratulations to the City Lord for gaining a dragon son-in-law!"
As a Saintly Spirit realm expert shouted this, everyone else joined in the acclamation.
Qin Han Chu was utterly speechless.
He had absolutely no say in the matter.
"My Lord City Lord, is marriage not about mutual affection?"
"Forced relationships do not yield happiness. Even if you force me to marry your daughter, we will not be happy." Qin Han Chu stated.
"How will you know if it's mutual affection if you don't try being together?"
"Rest assured, you will not be married today."
"I will give you a year to spend time with my daughter. I believe you will get along very well." The City Lord's wife said with a smile.
Hearing this, Qin Han Chu quickly asked, "If I still do not agree after a year, will I be exempt from marrying your daughter?"
"Yes, you can understand it that way," the City Lord's wife replied.
Qin Han Chu breathed a sigh of relief. Time was all he needed.
At worst, he could find an opportunity to escape.
The City Lord had originally intended to hold a martial arts competition to find a husband for his daughter, but unexpectedly, he encountered Qin Han Chu, such a martial arts prodigy.
Compared to Qin Han Chu, the previous contestants were completely insignificant, so there was no need to proceed with the competition.
With a wave of the City Lord's hand, the inkstone transformed into a golden gleam and returned to his palm.
"Escort the son-in-law back to the City Lord's mansion." The City Lord's wife said with a smile.
Six beautiful maidservants descended, surrounding Qin Han Chu.
"Son-in-law, please accompany us back to the City Lord's mansion," one of the women said politely.
Qin Han Chu, unable to refuse, decided to follow them for the time being.
Damn it!
Seeing Qin Han Chu accompanying them to the City Lord's mansion, Wang Zhong He was enraged.
However, he dared not step forward.
If he angered the Hantian City Lord, his life would be forfeit.
Helplessly, he could only leave Hantian City and seek out the Heavenly Sky Fortress Lord. Perhaps he could leverage the power of the Heavenly Sky Fortress to have Qin Han Chu released.