Chapter 98: I Invite You To Be My Son-in-law! (Monday's Vote and Collection)

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  Bai Tian had been managing the Cao household for many years and was extremely familiar with its master. He immediately sensed that something was amiss.

  In the past, when Cao Guan returned home, he would always stop his horse and carriage at the gate of the mansion. Then, with the help of his servants, he would carefully get down from the horse and carriage. However, today was extremely unusual. The horse carriage went straight into the backyard of the mansion, and Master Cao got down from the horse carriage, waving away the servants who came to assist him, and walked down alone.

  All kinds of movements are very strange, as if on the one hand avoiding outsiders' eyes and ears, and on the other hand showing off their strength to family members.

  He looked at the horse-drawn carriage passing by not far away, and the coachman sitting in front was not Lao Liu, the special coachman of the master, but a loyal guard who followed Cao Guan out.

  He finally could be certain that something was wrong.

  Others didn't know the details of Che Fu Lao Liu Tou, but he was crystal clear.

  Lao Liu is the oldest servant in the Cao family, serving for over 70 years. He was originally a personal bodyguard of the previous master of the house, Cao Gun's father. During an enemy's massacre, the old master saved all twelve members of the Cao family, so he willingly became a lifelong slave to repay the kindness.

  After the old master's death, he followed the old master's instructions and transformed into a carriage slave to protect Cao Kun's safety.

  Cao Guan had been following him since he was young, every time he went out, he would ride in his carriage with him. When he went out, they went out together, and when he returned, they returned together, never leaving each other's side for half a step.

  It can be said that if there is only one person in this world that Cao Zhen can trust, it's not Bai Tian or those concubines, but rather this old willow head.

  As Bai Tian knew, Lao Liu Tou was a real three-product strongman in the late period, although he was silent and rarely spoke to people.

  Now that the master of the house has returned, but he is nowhere to be seen, coupled with Cao Kun's abnormal behavior earlier. He can draw a conclusion that the master of the house suffered a major blow from his opponent this time.

  Lao Liu's head will either die or be seriously injured!

  Bai Tain's head had grown bigger, and the entire Cao family was still eagerly waiting for the master to return and deal with Lin Heng. Little did they know that when he returned, a trouble even bigger than Lin Heng would emerge.

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  Lin Heng lowered his head and turned around to take a look, then patted the new close-fitting soft armor with his palm again, praising: "Mother's craftsmanship is exquisite, wearing it feels extremely comfortable, without any stiffness or heaviness. If not for touching it with my hand, I wouldn't have known that there was a piece of scale armor inside."

  She carefully examined him from head to toe, couldn't find any problems, and revealed a satisfied smile. She helped him put on the outer jacket: "Mother's craftsmanship is one part, the key is that the 'Yao Guan Lin Mang' scale armor has rich blood and energy, which can produce a soft response with the potential in your body. Wearing it close to the body and having elasticity. I've been making soft armor for so many years, this piece is my most satisfying and self-proclaimed perfect first piece of soft armor."

  Due to Lin Huan's fame in medicine, congratulatory gifts kept coming, and he also became a slightly wealthy local tyrant. With no shortage of money at home, he brought back those two scales worth a city, but his mother wouldn't let him buy them. Lin Huan is now the backbone of the family and will soon face off against Cao Guan of the Cao Manor, so his mother decided to have the two scales made into a protective soft armor for Lin Huan, giving him an extra guarantee of safety.

  "This is the scale armor of a 4th-grade demon crown python! And the two pieces Lin Huan took are exactly the two most precious and valuable scales on its body, with defense that's as variable as it gets. Lin Huan had once tried using his full strength to slash at it with an axe, but couldn't even leave a mark."

  With this protective inner armor, Lin Heng could almost withstand a blow from a fifth-grade beginner!

  He now has strong offensive power, with a heavy axe and "Fengyun Style", and now on the defensive side, this treasure armor is added, and both offense and defense have undergone a qualitative leap.

  His only regret was that his signature move, "Layered Heavy Fist", had become less effective as he entered the third rank. Even when he used the maximum of thirteen layered fists, the increase in power was only about three times greater. This was no longer comparable to the most powerful strike of "Dull Blade Heavy Axe". According to Lin's research, this move should have already reached its limit, with no room for further improvement or progress. Alternatively, it could be said that this move would unleash terrifying power when used below the third rank, but once he reached the third rank, its power would greatly diminish.

  After all, this is a first-class martial skill, a duel between top-notch warriors, and its power is immediately overshadowed.

  Fortunately, Lin Hengxin's newly acquired "Fēng Shì" was gradually improving and could eventually replace the killer move "Dié Zhòng Shì Jiàn", becoming his strongest technique.

  Of course, what he was most looking forward to was that in just a few days, he would break through and enter the mid-third rank.

  As soon as he entered the middle of the three products, his strength increased again by a big step.

  In Qingniu Town, one can almost walk sideways without anyone daring to provoke them. And when it comes to dealing with the Cao family's tactics, they have added a huge trump card. —— The Cao family may be powerful, but they absolutely dare not offend a third-rank official who has died!

  At that time, he was in the middle of the third rank, with his "dull blade heavy axe" and terrifying attacking power, not inferior to the early fourth rank. His defense had a protective soft armor, which could withstand a full-force blow from a fifth-rank opponent. He just thought for a moment, and his confidence surged, as long as the Cao family dared to provoke him, he alone would turn the Cao family upside down!

  The fine rain is misty and hazy, the misty rainwater turns the vast mountains and quiet mountain village into a melancholic ink painting.

  In Lin's imagination, Cao Guan would definitely look for him, but he didn't expect it to be in such weather, nor did he expect him to come in person.

  He carefully sized up the person who was revered as a god in Qingniu Town, but saw that his eyebrows were slightly slanted, his eyes were slightly downcast, and there were several wrinkles on his forehead due to age. Despite his majestic demeanor, he also exuded a refined elegance. The only thing that made him feel inadequate was his pale complexion, which made him look tired and weary.

  "Junior Lin Hong has met Master Cao before." Despite being a junior, Lin Hong still had to show respect.

  Cao Guan had long heard of him and looked him up and down: "Hmmm, although he doesn't look handsome, he has a spirited appearance and an extraordinary air about him."

  Lin Huan was taken aback and replied: "The master is joking."

  "I heard you've entered the third rank? Indeed, a young man with a promising future! Alas, in Qingniu Town for nearly a hundred years, I'm still encountering someone like you, a martial arts prodigy. Even Chen Que from a few years ago can't compare to you. Just three months ago, I gave you 'Wuyi Mozan' as a congratulatory gift when you advanced to the second rank. In such a short time, you've made progress again..."

  Lin Hang felt a bit dazed. Didn't you come to find me? Why are you talking to me about life and making friends?

  "Thank you for the generous gift from the master of the house that day, Lin Heng is ashamed. That day, I had asked Miss Cao to take it back, but she insisted on not doing so, and I actually..."

  "I, Cao Guan, have never taken back what I've given out. Even if we become sworn enemies, the most that would happen is you stab me with a knife and I pierce you with a sword. Taking back something that's been given out would make me look like an ignorant woman, losing face for the Cao family. Hong Juan handled things poorly between you and the Cao family, but she did this one thing right. Hmm, if you don't want it or think it's dirty, just throw it away like trash..."

  Cao Guan covered his mouth with a handkerchief, coughed for a while, and then said: "I will give you the 'Wu Nian Mo Zhu', just to express my appreciation for you. Can you return it to me before you leave? But can you return the appreciation and affection I have for you?"

  Although his words were somewhat reproachful and unreasonable, they actually made Lin Huan feel a little sad. If the person who valued him most in this world was the clan leader Huo Tianzhao, then another one was undoubtedly this lord. The second-grade treasure "Wu Nian Mo Yan", may not be the object with the highest material value to him, but it must be his most beloved object.

  The profound implication of this action is that Cao Yun can share his most beloved things with himself, and thoroughly treat him as one of his own.

  This is a heartfelt and sincere invitation! ——Two people who had never met before, he treated himself with such sincerity, valuing himself so much, Lin Heng was instantly filled with mixed emotions. He felt a strong inexplicable sense of guilt towards the elder in front of him.

  He let out a long sigh in his heart, alas, if it weren't for Cai's arrival, things wouldn't have developed into such an impasse.

  From Cao Guan's conversation and tone, there is no doubt that the development of today's situation has also made him extremely disappointed and heartbroken.

  "What do you think of Hong Juan?"

  Lin Heng raised his head, staring at him in confusion, unsure what he meant.

  "Your brother-in-law told me that you are still unmarried. ... Hongjuan is the most capable of all my children, and I have always had high hopes for her. You also know her, and her beauty is not something I'm boasting about - in Qingniu Town, there's hardly a girl who can match her beauty. As for talent, she's also one of the best among the young generation. Now that she's reached marriageable age, it's time to find a husband. What I mean is, our Cao family wants to take you as a son-in-law, and we hope you'll marry Hongjuan and spend the rest of your life together."

  Lin Heng almost fell off his chair and tumbled to the ground.

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