Asura Emperor Venerable
Chapter 605: Sales Pitch

Chapter 605: Chapter 605: Sales Pitch

Huh, what a coincidence?

Shi Hao smiled and gestured, "Sister Weng."

This sister had helped him out quite a bit, and most importantly, her family owned mines, oh no, had plenty of Spiritual Medicine to enhance Soul Force, so Shi Hao was very willing to cooperate with her to earn some of these elixirs.

Several distinguished members of the Weng Family had arrived, like Weng Anhe and Weng Lekan, both of whom smiled at Shi Hao with a look of admiration on their faces.

They had naturally heard of Shi Hao’s battle achievements, even easily defeating Shi Ze.

To Shi Hao, Shi Ze might not have been anything special, but to these Almighties, they were well aware of what Shi Ze represented to martial artists of the same realm—an insurmountable mountain.

Yet now, Shi Ze had been easily defeated by Shi Hao, casting Shi Hao’s monstrosity in a light as brilliant as the midday sun.

The Stone Clan had not just Shi Zhong, but also Shi Hao!

A family with two outstanding talents, dazzling the universe.

Such outstanding youths, they wouldn’t mind taking as sons-in-law, and if they could marry into the family, that would be even better.

Well, that would depend on Nan Qing’s abilities.

After the surprise, Weng Nanqing immediately became haughtily coy, lightly pouting, "After defeating Shi Ze, do you think you’re above everyone else, not coming by my place as often!"

Shi Hao was embarrassed, since even before defeating Shi Ze, he hadn’t gone there often.

I mean, Sister, you’re really being unreasonable here.

Shi Feng’s eyes lit up, saying, "This young lady, are you a descendant of the Weng Family?"

"Junior Weng Nanqing, may I ask who the senior is?" Weng Nanqing looked at Shi Feng, all sweet and demure.

Acting, what an act!

Shi Hao thought to himself.

Shi Feng, however, smiled and said, "I’m a relative of Shi Hao, you can call me ’Uncle’."

"Hello, Uncle," Weng Nanqing greeted with a charming smile, without any hesitation.

She was not foolish, aware from the distance between Shi Hao and Shi Feng when they walked that their relationship must be very close, and it was very likely that Shi Feng was indeed Shi Hao’s uncle.

Therefore, her calling him "Uncle" was a smart move.

"Is this Brother Shi as well?" Weng Lekan approached, he was Weng Nanqing’s father, and since Shi Feng was Shi Hao’s "Uncle," the two men were of comparable seniority, but bringing Weng Anhe into the mix would outrank Shi Feng.

So naturally, the Weng Family wouldn’t want to embarrass Shi Feng.

—Of course, they were unaware that Shi Feng was of the Ascending to Saint Position level, and in terms of martial arts realm, he could sit on an equal footing with Weng Anhe.

Shi Feng pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Indeed, I too bear the surname Shi."

"Brother Shi," Weng Lekan greeted with cupped fists, yet he was inwardly surprised, as he could not gauge Shi Feng’s depth, and since they were not enemies, he could not just deploy his domain, making it even harder to make any assertions.

Shi Feng, however, was very enthusiastic, grabbing Weng Lekan’s hand and saying, "Is Nan Qing your beloved child?"

It looked likely, and especially since it was Weng Lekan who came forward, this provided even more proof.

Weng Lekan nodded, showing a bit of a strained smile, wondering why this guy was so enthusiastic, as if trying to whisk something away from him.

Shi Feng laughed heartily and began to talk with Weng Lekan in an aimless fashion. Before long, he had Weng Lekan all confused, continually indoctrinating him with the idea that Shi Hao was an excellent young man, almost on the brink of impulsively wanting to marry off his daughter.

Weng Nanqing was stunned. This Uncle Shi could really sweet-talk, couldn’t he?

Shi Hao touched his forehead with his hand, Dad, what kind of mess are you adding to now?

Have you forgotten that your daughter-in-law is a Princess from the Immortal Realm, aren’t you afraid that such random matchmaking will make that Little Witch go berserk?

The key point was that Dad didn’t even know there was any involvement between him and Weng Nanqing, yet he began to passionately sell him off, wondering if this would be the same when he met other women in the future?

Unable to endure it!

"We should head into the island first," Shi Hao hurriedly said.

With that reminder, the people from the Weng Family remembered the real purpose of their visit and nodded in agreement.

Indeed, they were here to search for treasure on Golden Dragon Island, not to find a marriage partner.

Hmm, why did I even think of the word "matchmaking"?

As everyone set off, Shi Hao immediately felt a pair of unfriendly eyes fixed on him.

Turning his head, he saw a young man in black clothes. When the youth saw Shi Hao looking, he didn’t hide his disdain and instead gave him a cold, provocative smile.

Shi Hao didn’t pay him any attention and just kept moving on.

However, they all underestimated the island.

After only a few steps, it was as if they had entered a quagmire, filled with stickiness that made each step difficult, and even those Ascending to Saint Position were no exception.

Suddenly, the group of nine moved as slow as ordinary people, step by step, and soon felt exhausted.

This obstacle obviously varied by realm; the higher the cultivation, the greater the rejection faced, so even Shi Feng and Weng Anhe didn’t seem to have it any easier than the rest.

But, to turn back was just as difficult, and there was no difference just because they changed direction.

Interesting.

Is this a method left by the True Dragon?

"It is said that the higher the cultivation, the greater the suppression here," Weng Lekan remarked, "and now we see it is indeed so."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

What’s even stranger is that when they stopped, the air became normal again, allowing them to move freely for a while, but as soon as they took another two steps, that feeling returned and grew stronger with each step.

The group lit a fire and roasted meat. Although after Ascending to the Great Sacrificial Heaven, even going completely without food and water, one could survive, eating is the most basic human need. If one were to cut out eating as well, what joy would there be left in life?

Of course, that’s an exception during closed-door cultivation.

Shi Hao was resting with his eyes closed, but again he felt those hostile eyes stabbing at him.

This time, he looked at Weng Nanqing and then pointed to the youth in black, saying, "Does that guy have a problem with his eyes?"

Weng Nanqing was puzzled, "That’s Brother Bingbai, what about him?"

"Oh, he keeps glaring at me, I thought there was something wrong with his eyes," Shi Hao said with a laugh.

Before Weng Nanqing could speak, the youth in black had already stood up angrily, pointing at Shi Hao and said, "Shi Hao, I’ve tolerated you for a long time. You’re provoking me on purpose. Do you think I wouldn’t dare to touch you?"

What a joke, he is from the Weng Family. How could you, a mere wandering Martial Artist, compare to that?

You may indeed be the pride of Heavenly Palace Academy, but compared to Ling Tian Academy, Heavenly Palace Academy is merely second-rate.

And the Weng Family?

Nine Stars power!

Isn’t that impressive enough?

More importantly, he took an interest in his cousin, Weng Nanqing.

Though they both share the surname Weng, they are distant enough relatives, having separated beyond the fifth degree, so marriage between them was entirely possible.

And this cousin of his not only had amazing martial arts talent but was also stunningly beautiful. Having ascended to the Beauty Ranking, she naturally stirred his heart.

But upon arriving at the island, she seemed very close to Shi Hao. Although she was very unfriendly in her words to Shi Hao, seeming almost hostile, that was just a woman’s coquettishness and pride, right?

Naturally, he was furious, watching the two of them "flirt and squabble" all the way, with an indescribable rage brewing inside him.