"Choose a propitious day, for the marriage should be made."
The Demon Sect Leader, now acting as a matchmaker, arranged the union of Chen Jiuyang and Qiu Yihan.
Under the witness of thousands, their marital bond was solidified.
After the ceremony, the thousands present began to disperse.
Chen Jiuyang's name now resounded throughout the demonic path.
Qiu Yihan looked at Chen Jiuyang with her beautiful, watery eyes, her voice gentle, a rare hint of admiration in her gaze. "I will prepare the dowry and visit your Chen family in some time."
For her, the man she chose had to be a peerless prodigy, carefully selected from countless others; otherwise, how could he be her man?
Gazing at Qiu Yihan, adorned richly, her attire accentuating her luscious skin, her beauty akin to a celestial being, seemingly within reach yet subtly distant.
Chen Jiuyang chuckled, "Very well, the sooner you come over, the sooner I can teach you our Chen family's rules."
"Hmph!" Qiu Yihan snorted, her eyes as cold as ice. "It's not certain who will win if we fight."
"I still need to go into seclusion for cultivation. We shall meet again next time."
With a fleeting glance, having finalized her marriage with Chen Jiuyang, Qiu Yihan turned and departed.
Granny Hui approached Chen Jiuyang with a smile. "Congratulations, Young Master, on your promotion to the Earth Realm. Breaking through to the Heaven Realm is just around the corner."
Granny Hui's address for Chen Jiuyang had changed.
"Son-in-law Chen," Elder Han's address for Chen Jiuyang also changed. "Whatever you need, my Han clan will provide. Do not neglect your martial arts cultivation. When Yihan is ready, I will escort her to visit."
"Good," Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly.
"Granny Hui, you will now follow our Han clan's son-in-law and attend to his daily needs and meals," Elder Han instructed.
"This old servant understands," Granny Hui replied with a smile.
This was akin to the bride's family sending someone over.
After giving the instructions, Elder Han also turned and left.
Chen Jiuyang was now the Dao companion of the True Demon Sect's Saintess, making him only half an insider. He was not truly of the demonic path, otherwise, many would flock to curry favor with him.
The Chen family patriarch smiled and approached Chen Jiuyang. "Jiuyang, you have gained much from this. You have broken through to the Earth Realm and secured the True Demon Sect's Saintess, bringing glory to our Shushan. This is the first time in a thousand years. You don't know how many people envy you."
"Fortune and misfortune are unpredictable, but in the end, one must rely on their own strength," Chen Jiuyang replied.
The Chen family patriarch nodded slowly. "The matter of the Dao companion selection is settled. What are your plans now?"
"I will return to the Chen family in Suhang first. I haven't settled matters with Ji Lengyue and the Jiangnan Sect. How can I return to Fengcheng?" Chen Jiuyang asked.
"Alright."
Before long, Fang Bahua had packed Chen Jiuyang's luggage and loaded it into the Rolls-Royce driven by the Chen family patriarch. They then returned to the Chen family in Suhang.
After half a month's absence, the Chen family in Suhang remained unchanged.
News of Chen Jiuyang's breakthrough to the Earth Realm had already reached the Feng Han Marquisate in Fengcheng. Feng Han Marquis was overjoyed and said he would prepare a banquet to celebrate Chen Jiuyang's return.
Yao Zixuan and Lin Yuexian also called, urging Chen Jiuyang to return to Fengcheng quickly.
Half a month had passed, and Ji Lengyue's injuries had long since healed. She was diligently practicing martial arts.
She was determined to avenge her parents.
Chen Jiuyang was chatting with Ji Lengyue when Fang Bahua approached. "Young Master, the Jiangnan Sect has sent an invitation, inviting Young Master and Young Madam to their banquet tomorrow to offer their apologies."
Hearing Fang Bahua refer to her as Young Madam, Ji Lengyue's ears turned red, but she remained silent, evidently already considering herself Chen Jiuyang's woman.
If it weren't for Chen Jiuyang, she would have long since perished, and she wouldn't be enjoying such good fortune today.
A cold glint flashed in Chen Jiuyang's eyes as he held Ji Lengyue's small hand. "Lengyue, tomorrow, we will bring this matter to light and avenge your parents."
"Yes, I will follow your arrangements," Ji Lengyue nodded, her face slightly flushed. She then withdrew her hand. Although she had implicitly accepted, she was still unaccustomed to intimate contact with Chen Jiuyang.
"Tell them, I, Chen Jiuyang, will arrive on time tomorrow," Chen Jiuyang said.
"Yes, I will inform them immediately," Fang Bahua replied and turned to leave.
Before long, the Chen family patriarch summoned Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang left Ji Lengyue's courtyard and went to the Chen family patriarch's courtyard.
In the courtyard were not only the Chen family patriarch and the Martial Ranking elder but also a middle-aged man in military uniform whom Chen Jiuyang did not recognize.
The Chen family patriarch saw Chen Jiuyang arrive and said, "Jiuyang, you are on the path to becoming a Marquis. Now that you have entered the Earth Realm, you are qualified to be enfeoffed as a Marquis. Do you know how to achieve this?"
Chen Jiuyang pondered, "I haven't asked my master about this matter."
The Chen family patriarch explained, "To serve the country, defend against foreign enemies, and establish military achievements, only then can one be enfeoffed as a Marquis."
"We hold evidence and clues regarding the Jiangnan Sect's human trafficking. With this, you can join the army, earn merit, and fulfill the conditions for enfeoffment as a Marquis in the shortest possible time. This way, when you return to Fengcheng, you can be enfeoffed and establish your own manor."
"This is Major General Li Fenghu of the Tianqi Legion."
Chen Jiuyang's expression immediately became solemn. He saluted Li Fenghu with a military posture. "Greetings, Commander Li."
Li Fenghu, clad in his uniform, appraised Chen Jiuyang, his eyes showing admiration. He spoke in a gentle tone, "Divine Doctor Chen, there's no need to be so formal. Please, sit down and chat."
"Commander Li knows me?" Chen Jiuyang asked.
"The Sharp Blade Legion has had zero casualties this year. How could the people in our military region not know the name of Divine Doctor Chen?" Li Fenghu chuckled. "Li Weiguo of the Sharp Blade Legion is my sworn brother. We were both adopted by the same elder and sent to join the army."
"Li Weiguo mentioned you at the military region assembly."
Chen Jiuyang was taken aback. "There's such a connection."
"A young genius indeed. I see it today. Divine Doctor Chen, not only is your medical skill impressive, but your talent in martial arts is also so high. An Earth Realm Grandmaster at twenty-three, capable of being enfeoffed as a Marquis – if this gets out, it will shock many to death," Li Fenghu said with a smile.
"You are too kind," Chen Jiuyang replied with a smile. "Commander Li exaggerates. It's merely by chance."
Li Fenghu chuckled and pointed at Chen Jiuyang. "You sly fellow. Let's talk business."
"You possess evidence of the Jiangnan Sect's human trafficking, but after our investigation, foreign enemies are involved behind this. Therefore, Chen Jiuyang, you can join the Tianqi Legion. Once the culprits behind this are identified, you can go to the battlefield, kill enemies, and then earn merit to be enfeoffed as a Marquis."
"I am here today to process your credentials. Once the documents are ready, you will be on standby, awaiting military orders, and may be sent to the battlefield at any time."
"No problem, I am always ready!"
There is no concept of rest for the Dragon Country's military; there is only preparation to kill or actively killing!