Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort

Chapter 719 - 154: The Ji Family Head’s Dilemma (2 Updates)

In Wankai City, it seemed like the entire populace had flooded out of their homes, crowding the streets and alleyways.

Ji Pianpian’s marriage competition platform was set up in front of the city’s central altar, as if invoking the protection of the heavens and the blessings of the ancestors.

"My old man, for this marriage competition, sent out notices to every state over three months ago. And that’s not all; he also posted notices among the tribe of Floating Guests to ensure that every city saw news of Pianpian’s competition," Ji Yaohua lamented to Mu Qingge and Ying Ze, who were accompanying him.

"How is this competition supposed to work?" Mu Qingge asked.

Ji Yaohua explained, "Originally, the old man’s idea was to have three rounds. The first round is a martial arts test, where anyone who defeats Pianpian can advance. The second round is a test of wit and strategy. The third round is a meeting where Pianpian will choose her ideal husband from the finalists."

Mu Qingge nodded, "It’s quite a rigorous process with high standards."

"The old man said that Ji family’s son-in-law doesn’t need to have a noble birth. Anyone who feels competent, as long as their age and character meet the requirements, can participate. That’s why so many people have shown up," Ji Yaohua grumbled.

His dissatisfaction wasn’t with his father’s lack of birth requirements for his future brother-in-law but rather with how eager his father seemed to marry off his sister.

After venting, Ji Yaohua sneaked a glance at Ying Ze, finding him still indifferent as if he didn’t care. So he snuck a look at Mu Qingge and coughed lightly to hint.

Mu Qingge caught his signal and asked, "To pass the first round, one needs to defeat Miss Ji. What level is her cultivation currently?"

"Although Pianpian stays at home in the Ji family and rarely goes out, she hasn’t wasted her time. At such a young age, she’s already at the Silver Realm First Layer. If she were to venture outside, she’d certainly be on the Green Talent List." Ji Yaohua explained while sneaking peeks at Ying Ze.

Unfortunately, Ying Ze remained unmoved, seemingly uninterested.

This left Ji Yaohua quite discouraged.

"Silver Realm First Layer? So to defeat Miss Ji, one has to be at least Silver Realm First Layer!" Mu Qingge continued to engage the conversation.

Ji Yaohua nodded, "Exactly! Imagine, throughout the entire Middle Ancient Realm, most people above Silver Realm First Layer are already quite advanced in age. If a man older than me calls me ’brother-in-law,’ wouldn’t that be awkward? Pianpian would be at a disadvantage too."

"You’ve been hinting at it for a while, what exactly do you want us to do?" Suddenly, Ying Ze stopped and asked Ji Yaohua.

Ji Yaohua’s face lit up as he replied, "What I mean is, there’s no need for three rounds in this competition. In the first round, just go out there and beat all the contestants away."

Ying Ze looked at him coldly and asked, "And then what?"

"Then what?" Ji Yaohua’s eyes darted as he quickly responded, "I’ll go talk to the old man, saying these contenders don’t suffice. This couldn’t be rushed. We should wait until more young talents from Middle Ancient Realm gather before holding it again."

Ying Ze frowned, seemingly contemplating the truth in his words.

After a moment, he asked, "Then why don’t you go up yourself?"

Ji Yaohua righteously said, "If I went up myself and chased everyone away, it would make people suspect that the Ji family is deliberately toying with the world’s heroes. That’s inappropriate!"

His words did seem to make sense upon consideration.

Ying Ze pursed his lips and remained silent as he continued walking forward.

Ji Yaohua took the opportunity to pull Mu Qingge aside and whispered in her ear, "Later, let him go up. You don’t."

Mu Qingge’s lip twitched, and she nodded. She didn’t want to get involved in the mess either.

Seeing everything was arranged, Ji Yaohua strode forward energetically.

...

At the platform, Ji Pianpian had already changed into her battle armor and was standing on the stage. Today, compared to her demure lady-like demeanour yesterday, she appeared more valiant and heroic, with a sharp glint in her eyes. Only when her gaze swept over Ying Ze and Mu Qingge did she offer a polite smile.

Mu Qingge said softly beside Ying Ze, "Miss Ji doesn’t show this heroic side easily."

Ying Ze remained silent, his thoughts inscrutable.

During Ji Pianpian’s marriage competition, the person hosting wasn’t the Ji Family Head but a Ji Family Elder. However, before he could get onto the platform, Ji Yaohua had already pulled him aside and leapt up there himself, standing beside Ji Pianpian.

"Hey, that’s the Ji Young Master, isn’t it?"

"Indeed, second on the Green Talent List!"

"Truly a young talent. If someone were fortunate enough to marry into the Ji family, then the second on the Green Talent List would be their older brother-in-law?"

"But that depends on whether you’re lucky enough to marry her!"

"Miss Ji is graceful and elegant, with charm beneath her heroic appearance, not to mention her impeccable figure. Whoever marries her will truly be fortunate!"

"Exactly! Initially, when I heard about the Ji family’s search for a son-in-law, I thought Miss Ji must not have an attractive appearance that forced this competition. Seeing her today, I realize how utterly wrong I was!"

The murmurs around reached Mu Qingge and Ying Ze’s ears.

Meanwhile, Ji Yaohua spoke loudly, "Everybody, you probably know who I am. Today is my sister’s grand marriage competition day, and as her brother, I naturally have to oversee things well. Don’t you think so?"

"Yes!"

"Exactly! Ji Young Master has a point."

"With Miss Ji’s beauty, of course, the Young Master Ji must carefully oversee and find a worthy son-in-law with both talent and appearance."

Ji Yaohua laughed and said, "Well, since everyone agrees, I won’t be modest about it. Don’t worry, I won’t make it difficult for you either. I have a brother with a very distinguished identity. He will interact with everyone for me. If you can withstand thirty moves from him, you’ve passed the first test." After saying this, he turned to Ji Pianpian, winking and making faces.

Ji Pianpian held back a laugh, looking even more charming and alluring.

Then, regardless of whether the people below were happy or not, Ji Yaohua looked towards where Ying Ze and Mu Qingge stood and loudly said, "Young Master Ying, please step forward."

Ying Ze was taken aback, not expecting Ji Yaohua to push him to the forefront so quickly.

Mu Qingge whispered beside him, "Since you’ve agreed to help, don’t be bashful."

This remark made Ying Ze purse his lips and leap onto the stage, standing beside Ji Yaohua. As soon as he appeared, Ji Pianpian’s gaze turned much shier, and those below exclaimed in surprise.

"It’s actually Young Master Ying!"

"He’s ranked fourth on the Green Talent List!"

"How can we possibly be a match for Young Master Ying?"

"It’s not impossible; as long as we can withstand thirty moves from Young Master Ying, we’ll have won, right?"

The crowd below was abuzz with lively discussion.

On stage, Ji Yaohua whispered to Ying Ze, "I’ve given my word. Anyway, for those who dare to come up, you must knock them down within thirty moves."

"I will do my best," Ying Ze replied coldly.

With the assurance, Ji Yaohua then smiled and said to the eager crowd below, "Well then, I won’t waste your time. Anyone who wants to challenge Young Master Ying, please do so."

After saying this, he led Ji Pianpian to step aside.

Ying Ze waited on stage for a while, and finally, the first brave soul stepped onto the stage.

He had barely begun to speak, saying, "Please, Young Master Ying, grant me..."

Before he finished speaking, Ying Ze knocked him off the stage with a single move.

This swift and decisive action stunned everyone, leaving them a bit dumbfounded. However, Ji Pianpian’s eyes lit up with a radiant glow.

The second person to step onto the stage, having learned from the prior person’s experience, did not attempt any polite conversation and immediately charged at Ying Ze. Ying Ze still defeated him with a single move.

People continuously ascended the stage, only to be continuously knocked down.

More than half the day had passed, and not a single person could withstand thirty moves under Ying Ze’s hand.

This outcome made the Ji Clan’s Elder anxious, but with Ji Yaohua constantly sneering at him from the side, he could only lower his head in silence.

A day passed, and Ying Ze had lost count of how many people he had knocked down, simply remembering Ji Yaohua’s instruction not to let anyone pass.

As for why it was only him and not Mu Qingge on stage, he didn’t give it much thought, just feeling that he wasn’t exhausted yet, so having no replacement was also reasonable.

By nightfall, no one dared to come up and face rejection anymore. Ji Pianpian’s matchmaking event ended without closure. After all, without a single candidate, there was no one to marry her off to!

...

"Nonsense! This is simply nonsense; who gave you the courage?" In the Ji Clan, the Family Head of the Ji Family was furious after hearing the Elder’s report and scolded Ji Yaohua, pulling him forward.

Ji Yaohua fearlessly retorted, "Aren’t you the one who set up the matchmaking contest for the Ji family’s eldest daughter? And you blame me?"

His implication was that the father was setting the example for the son’s actions.

"You! You wretched boy!" The Family Head of the Ji Family angrily flung his sleeve.

He paced back and forth in the room a few times before resolutely saying, "Since that lad from the Ying Family won, let’s just have Pianpian marry him!"

’Great!’ Ji Yaohua silently cheered in his heart. However, he held back and advised his father, "Ying Ze? Having him as my brother-in-law would be wonderful, but the problem is whether he’s willing."

"He went up there and chased away all the candidates; he wouldn’t dare refuse!" The Family Head of the Ji Family glared.

"For marriage, willingness brings happiness. Today, he went on stage for my sake, not for Pianpian." Ji Yaohua said.

"This mess was your doing, so you need to solve it. Anyway, I don’t care how you do it—tie him up, force him, beat him, or even drug him—you must get your sister married within half a year!" The Family Head of the Ji Family fumed.

Ji Yaohua was dumbfounded. He scratched his head in confusion, asking, "Old man, why are you in such a rush to marry off Pianpian?"

His son’s question was not new. But each time, the Family Head of the Ji Family dismissed it.

This time, though...

The Family Head paused, then sighed deeply.