Stepping on the demon door, the witch becomes the strongest.

Chapter 667 Father, I have no choice
For the Yan family, Yan Yu becoming the captain of the Zhenhai team was a clear turning point.

Yan's parents' workplaces have completely changed their attitude towards them. Leaders treat them like the most powerful connections. They receive their salaries without any pay raises, and their performance evaluations are maximized. The main message is, "As long as you're happy, you can work however you want."

The two elders were somewhat apprehensive, yet they still managed to complete their work at work every day with guaranteed quality. Yan Jing was a bit arrogant at school, and once she realized the teachers didn't dare to discipline her, she immediately transformed into a campus demon. She slept in class, played wildly after class, and didn't do her homework, believing, "As long as I'm happy, I can do whatever I want in school."

Yan's father and mother initially tried to correct their daughter, but later they found out that their son had earned more money than the family could spend in a lifetime... Forget it, Yan Yu dotes on his sister Jingjing anyway, and as long as she can be happy in the future... let her be.

The second turning point occurred after Yan Yu became the Sword Master.

As Yan Yu's importance rose again, the old model was no longer applicable. Official notices were issued, placing Yan Yu's father, mother, and Yan Jing under strict protection. The two elders no longer had to go to work, and Yan Jing no longer had to go to school. The Lin'an Education Department appointed several special teachers to provide her with home tuition.

So Yan Jing suffered, because home lessons have parents around, and if you dare not listen carefully, you will be beaten immediately - others don't dare to teach you, Yan Yu's sister, a lesson, but can't your parents teach you a lesson?
When Yan Yu brought his men back home, Yan Jing rushed forward quickly, knelt on the ground and wailed, sobbing uncontrollably:

"Man, I want to go to school!"

Yan Yu frowned slightly. "Go to school? You're the sister of the Sword Master of Lu Country. Can you be more self-aware? What if you get kidnapped by some evil folk monks? Do you know how many bad people with bad intentions there are abroad? If they can't deal with me, they'll come after you!"
He smiled kindly and said:
"Want to go to school? Sure! I'll talk to the people above and have your homeschooling scheduled for the evenings, so you can take online classes during the day, okay? I'll install a live camera in your old school classroom to comfort you while you're missing school!"

"No!" Yan Jing let out a heartbreaking cry.

"Alright, alright!" Mother Yan rushed out of the kitchen and scolded her daughter, "Get out of the way! Let the sisters come in first."

The girls lined up to enter, put on slippers, and sat on the sofa in order. The Yan family sofa was a classic combination of long and short. The long sofa could squeeze four people, and there were two single sofas next to it. But there were seven girls around Yan Yu, so where could they sit?
Yan's father couldn't hold it in any longer. He first went to the dining room to get a chair, then called his son to the bedroom door and asked in a low voice:

"Why are there so many people again?"

"I'm in a high position and have a wide circle of friends. Isn't it normal to have a lot of people around me?" Yan Yu also felt puzzled.

"Then why are they all beautiful girls?" Yan's father didn't believe it.

"Dad, what are you talking about?" Yan Yu laughed and said, "If I bring back a bunch of gays, can you and mom handle it?"

"This isn't a question of gender," Yan's father advised earnestly. "It's fine if you brought one back, but why bring so many? You're not an ordinary person anymore. If this gets out, the impact will be disastrous!"

"Who dares to slander the Swordsman of Lu State?" Yan Yu said disdainfully.

"They certainly won't say anything about you publicly, but you can't stop them from mocking you privately," Yan's father said. "Even the ancient emperors were respected by the common people. Tell me honestly, about these two newcomers, the black-haired one is Li Minghu, the vice-captain of the Qing'an team. I've seen him on TV. Who is that foreigner?"

"Anna." Yan Yu replied, "She and I are old acquaintances. She went abroad and only recently came back to Luguo to see me."

"Is it okay?" Yan's father, worthy of being from a state-owned enterprise, was well aware of security. "With your current status, you're making friends with... a foreigner? What country is she from?"

"From the North." Yan Yu said.

"Oh." Yan's father slowly turned around and took out his phone to check the "relationship between the Northern Territory and the Lu Kingdom." He breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the news that the two sides had formed a "strategic partnership." He turned around and asked again:
"The North is now ruled by the Amur Witch Coven. Is she an Amur Witch?"

"Yes." Yan Yu said.

Father Yan was silent for a moment, then asked:

"Witch Amur came to Lu Country to find you. Will it have any effect on you?"

"What impact can it have?" Yan Yu disagreed, "I've already said that I'm the Sword Master of Lu State."

"Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you are the Sword Master of Lu State?" After being talked back to by his son, Yan's father felt a little embarrassed and scolded him with a stern face.

"Sorry, Dad." Seeing his father's anger, Yan Yu quickly softened his expression and said with a smile, "But the Sword Master of Lu State can do whatever he wants."

Father Yan: ………………

"Forget it, forget it. I don't care about the rest of you." The middle-aged man was flexible and he quickly found a way out. "Tell me honestly, besides these two, do you have any other close female friends out there who you might bring home in the future?"

Yan Yu really started to think:

"Xiao Zhou, Xiao Tang, and Xiao Ye, there should be only three of them. Teacher Mei is not a confidante, but she may come as a guest."

There are actually three more... Father Yan felt suffocated for a moment, and after a long while he said:

"Mom and Dad didn't teach you to be a playboy when you were little, right? Why do you look for such a close female friend?"

"Alas." Yan Yu also pondered for a long time and sighed, "Maybe it's because..."

"Because of what?"

"It's because my charm is too dazzling," Yan Yu said, "that's why they flock to me like fireflies to a lantern. Although it wasn't my initiative, I am willing to take part of the responsibility. Alas, there's nothing I can do about it."

Yan's father finally gave in and had to go into the kitchen to complain to Yan's mother.

Mother Yan was quite open-minded and consoled her husband:

"My son is now the Sword Bearer. No one above him can control him. Do you still expect him to listen to you? Forget it, let him be."

"I don't want him to be obedient," Yan's father said. "He's surrounded by more and more women, which is not a good thing. Ancient emperors had three palaces, six courtyards, and seventy-two concubines. There was a complete set of established systems to manage the harem, and even then, palace intrigues were common. Our son is indeed powerful and influential now, but does he have the emotional intelligence to handle so many women?"

Mother Yan also fell silent. After clearing the dishes for a while, she suddenly said:
"Why don't you ask Jingjing to persuade her?"

"Will he listen to Jingjing?" Yan's father disagreed. "I think it might be because he's been single for too long, and there are more and more girls pursuing him, which has caused him to become arrogant... Find him a partner as soon as possible and keep him under control."

"Sure." Mother Yan nodded. "I think Yuanzhen is quite good." "Zhao Yuanzhen has no one at home." Father Yan shook his head and said, "My son's current position is earned through hard work, and it may not be stable in the future. It would be best if his partner's family can support him in his career. That way, even if his strength declines in the future and he is no longer the number one in Lu State, his career will not be in jeopardy."

"Are you talking about Chen Lingyun?" Yan's mother pondered. "Chen Lingyun... She's fine in every other respect, except she's too short. When we have grandchildren, they'll be as tall as little kids. How about Su Yunjin? Her father seems to be a member of the Hanlin Academy, and her mother is a university professor. She's also from a family of scholars."

"Lin Ning is also a good choice." Yan's father's mind was opened. "Her family runs an offshore fishing company in Qingyuan Prefecture. They have a very big business. The girl is also very hardworking. I heard that she can cook many dishes. She's quite good."

"Xie Ruoxi is also okay." Mother Yan followed the order and wanted to comment on Xie Ruoxi, "Jingnan Baoqing..."

"Baoqing's is also okay." Yan's father fell silent.

"Hey, what about the other two newcomers?" Yan's mother suddenly asked.

"The black-haired one is Li Minghu, the captain of the Qing'an Squadron of the Annan Army. He's the one from the Three Islands Treasure Ship Secret Realm," Yan's father reminded him. "On TV, my son was always holding her tight. Have you forgotten?"

"Oh, I remember now." Mother Yan slapped her forehead, "Isn't that girl very nice? It's just that Lingnan is a little far away. I think it's at most the next province, not further."

"Oh, my son, it's very convenient to fly back and forth on a sword now. Do you think it would take several hours to take the high-speed rail?" Yan's father reminded him, "That blonde, she said she is an Amur witch from the northern border. She has known my son for a long time."

"The northern border is too far away." Mother Yan immediately shook her head and said, "Unless she can marry into the Kingdom of Lu."

Yan Jing just went into the kitchen to open the refrigerator to get some drinks. When she heard her parents whispering, she couldn't help but say:

"Why did you guys pick it? If I don't like it, it's useless no matter how much you like it. You act like you have the final say."

"Jingjing, come here." Yan's mother quickly pulled her daughter over and asked in a low voice, "Tell your parents the truth, who does your brother like right now?"

"He doesn't like any of them." Yan Jing answered frankly, "He just likes the feeling of being surrounded by many beautiful girls."

Yan's father quickly gave Yan's mother a look: Look, am I right?

"If you want to find a partner for him, who do you think is more suitable?" Yan's mother continued to ask her daughter.

"Neither one is suitable." Yan Jing replied.

"Why?" asked Yan's mother.

"Because he likes the feeling of being surrounded by many beautiful girls, not just one specific one." Yan Jing said unhappily, "You drove everyone else away, leaving only one... no matter who it is, he won't agree!"

"But the problem is, he can't really marry multiple wives, right?" Yan's father said. "I know he's the Sword Master of Lu State now, and no one dares to control him, but what if his wives start making trouble at home after marriage?"

"What does that have to do with us?" Yan Jing asked back, "He chose his own path, and only he knows how to walk it. Why are you always worrying about him, mom and dad?"

Yan's father and mother were both speechless.

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Today's dinner was very sumptuous. Because there were so many people at home, there were many dishes, arranged like a banquet, which made Zhao Yuanzhen very satisfied.

Mother Yan felt sorry for her and thought she might not have enough to eat, so she went to the kitchen to add more food for her. This made the witch tearful. She thought to herself, "The little thief is a little thief, and the mother-in-law is the mother-in-law. The debt the little thief owes me will be repaid tenfold in the future, but for the sake of the mother-in-law, I can still spare his life."

Seeing that Mother Yan doted on Sister Zhao so much, the other girls became a little anxious and panicked. They immediately tried their best to flatter the two elders and say auspicious things.

Mother Yan was flattered and enjoyed the happiness of Lady Jia in "Dream of the Red Chamber". For a moment, she even thought, "It's not bad to have so many filial and sensible daughters-in-law."

Yan's father, however, was feeling uncomfortable. In his opinion, these girls were all good-looking, had good personalities, and were capable. Any of them, taken individually, would have been goddesses that the young men in his unit would have fought tooth and nail for. Yet, now, they were all tied to his son's side... What a sin!
Yan Yu drank too much and went to the bathroom. After washing his hands, he saw his father sitting by the bed in his bedroom, waving at him.

"What's up, Dad?" Yan Yu asked as he walked in. "I admit that I'm too handsome. Are you still dissatisfied?"

"You should find a girl and settle down as soon as possible," Yan's father advised seriously. "Otherwise, they will all think they have a chance and no one will let you go. If you delay... you will harm the girl, understand? We, the Yan family, cannot do such immoral things. Don't think that no one will dare to say anything to you just because you are the Sword Bearer. The people have sharp eyes."

"Sure." Yan Yu said.

"Don't just say no..." Father Yan suddenly realized and asked hesitantly, "Yes?"

"Sure." Yan Yu spread his hands. "The question is, who should I order it with?"

"How is Chen Lingyun?" Yan's father asked tentatively.

"She can't." Yan Yu immediately shook his head and said, "She has always wanted me to start a harem."

"……what?"

"Let me explain it this way." Yan Yu sat down next to his father. "People at her father's level don't care about a son-in-law's loyalty, but how many connections he has at his disposal. They all like me, so if I ask them to do something, they're willing to help—they're all top cultivators in Lu Country! But if I get involved with one of them, wouldn't the others be heartbroken? They'll be heartbroken and let go. Will I still be able to use them in the future?"

"Then Chen Lingyun doesn't care?" Yan's father asked in disbelief.

"She doesn't care." Yan Yu laughed, "That's why they say that a daughter from an official family must have a high political awareness!"

Yan's father was completely speechless. With his many years of experience working in state-owned enterprises, he quickly realized that his son's relationship with a woman he admired wasn't simply because he "enjoyed being surrounded by beautiful women," as his daughter had said. Instead, it was orchestrated by Chen Lingyun's father, Chen Tianming.

Chen Tianming was the Zhenhai Squad's biggest supporter in the imperial court. Compared to offending him, things like "having too many wives" and "compromised personal ethics" were no longer a problem.

(End of this chapter)