I picked up skill fragments in the demon world.

Chapter 925 Engagement
No man dislikes green tea!
That's not a green tea bitch, that's clearly the older brother's good sister.

At this moment, Gong Chun was completely infatuated with Jiang Nan. She patted her chest and assured her 'good sister' that she was right, and then, seeing Zhong Xiang's fiery eyes, she quickly disappeared into the crowd.

On a distant high-rise building, Zhang Chen used his escape technique and flashed to the top of the building. It has to be said that standing at a high place has its advantages, as it allows one to take in all the scenery of the entire academy.

Zhang Chen's eyes swept across the distance, where he saw the waterfall that had been burned to ashes, and the crowd of onlookers who refused to disperse from around the bell tower.

It took Zhong Xiang a whole day to fully master the Heavenly Fire. After dismissing the teachers in the academy, he transformed into a streak of fire and arrived at the pavilion, standing in front of Zhang Chen.

"That woman is no good. Stay away from her in the future." Zhong Xiang stood in front of Zhang Chen and complained about Jiang Nan to Zhang Chen.

“Of course I know she’s not a good person. She’s manipulating men to gain benefits and trying to sell herself for a good price,” Zhang Chen said with a smile.

"You know her true colors, yet you still associate with her?" Zhong Xiang frowned.

"Life is like a play, it's all just acting!" Zhang Chen said with a smile.

“You lust after her body, you’re despicable!” Zhong Xiang exposed Zhang Chen’s pretense without hesitation.

Zhang Chen was speechless for a while before explaining, "You know, I have a deep grudge against the Gong family. If the Gong family wants to make things difficult for her, of course I have to lend her a hand."

Zhong Xiang curled his lip, not believing it: "I don't believe you for a second. You're a really bad dog. Back in the North..."

Zhong Xiang couldn't finish his sentence; his words were stuck on his lips and he couldn't swallow them. He said somewhat angrily, "Anyway, from today onwards, all our grudges are settled. You are not allowed to be rude to me again."

"I will never be rude to Brother Zhong again in the future." Zhang Chen quickly bowed and said, "I must thank Brother Zhong for his magnanimity."

"Which one is your Brother Zhong? My name is Zhong Xiang, the 'Xiang' in 'miss' or 'longing'. It's just that many people don't know my given name and call me by the wrong name, thinking I'm Zhong Xiang. Remember to call me Miss Zhong from now on!" Zhong Xiang glared at Zhang Chen, her clean, white teeth grinding slightly. If she hadn't considered that she was no match for Zhang Chen, she would have bitten him to death.

"Yes, Miss Zhong Xiang." Zhang Chen said with a smile, "Your grandfather invited me to his residence for a chat. Would you like to come back with me?"

“I haven’t been back for a while either, let’s go back together.” Zhong Xiang hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement with Zhang Chen.

The two descended the pavilion, boarded a carriage, and arrived at the Zhong family's residence.

A long queue stretched for hundreds of meters in front of the Zhong family's gate, forming a long line.

“The Zhong family is now a powerful and influential family in the capital. I’ll have to curry favor with you two to make a living in the capital,” Zhang Chen teased Zhong Xiang with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiang glanced sideways at Zhang Chen: "How do you curry favor? Why don't you become a live-in son-in-law? I have two younger sisters who can marry you."

"Become a live-in son-in-law? That's a great idea! Then we can stage a super live-in son-in-law show, and have your sister look down on me and want to break off the engagement, and I'll slap your whole family in the face." Zhang Chen replied with a smile, starting to make jokes.

"What nonsense are you talking about? It's completely incomprehensible." Zhong Xiang didn't understand the joke about Zhang Chen's return as the Dragon King and complained irritably.

“If you want me to be your son-in-law, why do you need your sister? Look at us, we’re about the same age, it’s only natural for a man to marry when he’s of age and a woman to marry when she’s of age, I think we’re a good match.” Zhang Chen teased Zhong Xiang with a smile.

"Bang~"

Zhong Xiang's delicate foot flew out and kicked towards Zhang Chen's head, but Zhang Chen caught it and subdued Zhong Xiang.

"Let me go! If you dare to joke around again, I'll smash your dog's head!" Although Zhong Xiang was suppressed by Zhang Chen, he still refused to admit defeat and glared angrily at Zhang Chen.

"Fine, I won't marry you then! Why are you throwing a tantrum? You women are all so picky, all high-class ladies. How could you possibly want a country bumpkin like me?" Zhang Chen said with a hint of emotion.

From Shen Ling to Jiang Nan, and now to Zhong Xiang, they all want to climb the social ladder.

Zhong Xiang was taken aback by Zhang Chen's words. She looked him up and down and then said, "If you're not afraid that I'm not gentle and that I have a manly personality, then I'd be happy to marry you. I'm not like Jiang Nan or Shen Ling."

"You knew?" Zhang Chen was taken aback. "I've been thinking about you day and night in Kyoto, trying to find out everything about you. What could you possibly hide from me?" Zhong Xiang said, looking Zhang Chen up and down.

"Jiang Nan and Shen Ling really went too far."

Silence fell inside the carriage. Zhang Chen released Zhong Xiang and sighed softly, "Zhong Xiang, you wouldn't be after the good fortune I possess, would you?"

"I've already been with you like that, do I have any other choice but to marry you?" Zhong Xiang lowered her head.

Zhang Chen was stunned upon hearing this. In this era, the requirements for a woman's reputation were exceptionally high. If word got back to the major families that Zhong Xiang had been touched on the buttocks in public, who would dare to propose marriage to her again?
"If your family doesn't object, then we can get married." At that moment, Zhang Chen thought of Biyun Niangniang and Xu Erniu from the Wuzhuang Temple era. It all seemed like a dream, constantly churning in his mind:
"There are some things I need to tell you beforehand. I already have other women. They may be dead, or they may still be alive. If I ever find them, I wonder if you can accept being their mistress..."

"Bang~"

Before Zhang Chen could finish speaking, Zhong Xiang kicked him in the face. Caught off guard, Zhang Chen was sent sprawling. "If you don't want to take responsibility, just say so! What nonsense about having another woman? I have all your information from birth to now. You don't have a single woman, yet you come here spouting nonsense to me. Bah! Scumbag!"

After Zhong Xiang finished speaking, he swung his fist at Zhang Chen again, and Zhang Chen could only block it. In an instant, the two of them were fighting inside the carriage.

After a long while, the commotion inside the carriage subsided. Zhang Chen straightened his disheveled clothes, looked at Zhong Xiang with a complex expression in his eyes, and finally said after a long pause, "Thank you!"

Ever since he came into this world, Zhang Chen has been disliked by others. He could sense that Zhong Xiang really wanted to marry him and that she didn't mind his low status.

Zhong Xiang stopped talking, straightening his clothes while turning his head to look at the scenery outside the carriage. The carriage then arrived at the backyard of the Zhong family. Zhang Chen and Zhong Xiang parted ways, and he returned home to meet the three little Zhangs and test their cultivation.

After getting acquainted with his family, Old Master Zhong came over with servants carrying wine and dishes. The family then set up a banquet, and Zhang Chen and Old Master Zhong took their seats. Old Master Zhong glanced at Zhang Shi and, seeing that she was about to leave with her three children, he quickly called out, "Zhang Shi, please take a seat as well. I have something to say today."

In this era, women and children were not allowed to sit at the table when men were eating, but Old Master Zhong actually called Zhang Shi to sit at the table, which surprised Zhang Chen. A look of astonishment appeared in his eyes as he invited Zhang Shi and the three little ones to sit down.

Zhang Chen poured a full glass of wine for Old Master Zhong, then asked in surprise, "Old Master, did you summon me back today for something?"

Zhong Wubai glared at Zhang Chen: "Zhang Chen, although I am grateful to you for helping me break through to the tenth level, there are some things I need to clarify with you."

A thought flashed through Zhang Chen's mind, and he immediately knew what Zhong Wubai wanted to say. His eyelids twitched involuntarily. The matter of touching someone's granddaughter's butt had eventually reached the ears of the granddaughter's grandfather. Now the granddaughter's grandfather had come to settle accounts with him. What could he do?
Feeling guilty!
"Please speak, sir," Zhang Chen said respectfully.

“Although my Zhong family is not a wealthy or noble family, we have a history of tens of thousands of years. Our family has strict rules and etiquette, and we are a well-mannered family,” Zhong Wubai said unhurriedly.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly groaned, "It's over, that matter has indeed been exposed! The victim has come knocking on our door."

So he quickly chimed in, "That's right! That's right!"

“You did something disrespectful in the academy in front of countless princes and nobles. How is my granddaughter supposed to get married in the future? You have ruined my granddaughter’s reputation. Do you think I should hold you accountable?” Zhong Wubai said.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen smiled wryly and nodded hastily, "Of course! It is indeed the right thing to do! I will accept any punishment, and leave it all to your discretion, sir."

Zhong Wubai nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this: "You are not married right now, and my Zhong Xiang is not engaged either. The two of you are a match made in heaven. Why don't you just make the best of a bad situation and get married directly? Zhang Shi, you are Zhang Chen's elder, so you can make the decision for you. What do you think, Madam?"

Zhang was taken aback when she heard this, and looked at Zhang Chen. How could she dare to make a decision for Zhang Chen in such a matter?

“The Zhong family is a prominent and wealthy family. If Zhang Chen is willing, I naturally have no objection,” Zhang replied.

Zhong Wubai turned to Zhang Chen and said, "You touched my granddaughter's butt in public. Do you have a problem with that?"

Zhong Wubai emphasized the words "touching buttocks in public," and what could Zhang Chen say after hearing that?
If Grandpa Zhong found out that he had stabbed Zhong Xiang in the buttocks with a knife and used Zhong Xiang as a furnace to melt magma, wouldn't he fight me to the death?
Therefore, feeling guilty, Zhang Chen could only say, "As long as Zhong Xiang has no objections, I will naturally follow your instructions, sir."

Zhong Wubai nodded in satisfaction: "Zhong Xiang has already been touched on the butt by you, how can she marry into a good family? She has no choice! She can only follow you for the rest of her life."

(End of this chapter)