Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 583 Marrying into the Family

"Frost Burst!"

Zhong Han let out a low shout, and with a burst of strength, invisible energy burst forth from every pore of his body.

In an instant, all the frozen ice shattered.

At the same time, just as Han Yi's fist was about to land on her shoulder, a terrifying force as strong as an iron cone suddenly erupted.

Han Yi felt as if his protective energy was being sliced ​​apart by a hot knife, like butter meeting butter.

Compared to Zhong Han's strength, his power was like a bubble, easily bursting at the slightest touch.

Startled, Han Yi leaped backward, his figure retreating rapidly. "I unconsciously used the inscribed true energy just now, I'm sorry," Zhong Han said with an apologetic smile.

"The difference between the two is so great..." Han Yi was still somewhat shocked and muttered to himself.

Zhong Han was only at the late stage of Inscription, at most a mediocre True Strength cultivator. But he was still able to overwhelm Zhong Han's powerful Cold Yin Strength.

“True strength is real, while mere force is illusory. This is a natural difference, so it’s not my fault, Junior Brother,” Zhong Han said earnestly. “However, Junior Brother’s Cold Yin Strength is also extraordinary. If we were at the same level, I would be no match for him.”

She actually had some doubts in her heart, as it seemed that the Cold Yin Force that Han Yi had cultivated was different from that of others.

It was exceptionally cold and biting.

Even if he is exceptionally talented, this shouldn't have happened.

"Alright, you two are both very good," Zhong Yunxiu said with a smile from the side.

"Xiao Yi, come here for a moment." She looked at Han Yi. Han Yi was confused and followed behind Zhong Yunxiu.

The two quickly traversed the mountains and forests, and soon arrived at a high cliff.

Clouds and mist swirl around, and birds cry out.

Han Yi frowned; this place was rather remote.

It seems extremely suitable for killing to silence witnesses.

He felt uneasy and uneasy.

Sure enough, as soon as he stopped, Zhong Yunxiu turned around.

"Xiao Yi, about the woman I found for you last time, can you tell me what aspect you didn't like? Was it her personality, her appearance, or her character?" she asked kindly.

"what?"

Han Yi was taken aback, and then he remembered the blind date that Zhong Yunxiu had found for him last time.

Her name was something like Fang Liuying, or something like that, anyway, it was a really weird name. Apparently, they stood him up, making him come all that way for nothing.

"Master, are you mistaken? I didn't even get to see you back then," Han Yi said, pausing slightly before offering a reminder.

Although he wasn't in a hurry to get married, he was still a little annoyed to be stood up.

“Is that so… I forgot…” Zhong Yunxiu seemed to remember, and smiled apologetically, “It is true that I did not understand the other party’s requirements.”

"It's alright, it's nothing serious," Han Yi said with a smile. "Master, are you going to send me out to meet someone again this time?"

“No, that’s not it.” Zhong Yunxiu’s tone was unusually unpredictable; she could hear the rejection in Han Yi’s words.

She hesitated for a moment, then finally spoke up, "Xiao Yi, think about it. Birth, aging, sickness, and death are inevitable for everyone. Think about it, one day you will grow old, what will you do then? Getting married, starting a family, and having children is the best choice." "..."

Han Yi fell silent for a moment. He knew that Zhong Yunxiu's private meeting with him was definitely not a good thing.

Judging from this, she probably found a lot of so-called well-bred ladies and arranged for him to go on blind dates or something.

Han Yi didn't want to go.

However, Zhong Yunxiu was, after all, his master.

"Then, Master, I'd like to ask you a question." Han Yi paused. "Master always says that getting married is good, but what exactly are the advantages of getting married and starting a family? Could you explain in detail?"

“This…” Zhong Yunxiu’s expression froze.

She thought about it carefully.

It's not that there was no joy or sweetness.

But when asked to describe exactly where she was happy and joyful after getting married, she couldn't say at all.

All I can think of is that, since getting married, she has spent most of her first half of life working hard to fulfill her husband's last wish and to ensure her daughter's happiness.

After all these years of hard work, it would be self-deception to say it wasn't tough.

"Alright, it's not that I don't want to get married, it's just that I haven't met the right person yet. If I do, I'll naturally go with the flow." Han Yi saw that Zhong Yunxiu was in a dilemma and quickly tried to give her a way out.

If he angers his master and gets a beating, wouldn't he be asking for it?

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yunxiu breathed a sigh of relief: "With your words, I can rest assured."

These days, there are quite a few people with unusual sexual preferences, and she was afraid that Han Yi might be the kind of person who had homosexual tendencies.

Or, like some extremely perverted individuals within the Green Robe Alliance, who are obsessed with bestiality and never marry.

That would be big trouble.

"So what are your requirements?" she pressed, "Regarding choosing a partner."

"Requirements..." Han Yi thought for a moment, "Actually, I don't ask for much. I just want someone honest and law-abiding to live a normal life."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yunxiu was overjoyed.

Honest, upright, gentle and kind—isn't that exactly what describes Zhong Han?

"Well..." she hesitated for a moment, "Xiao Yi, what do you think of your Senior Sister Zhong Han?"

"Senior Sister Zhong Han?" Han Yi paused, then answered honestly, "Senior Sister is beautiful, gentle, considerate, and understanding. She is naturally excellent."

"If Hanhan were to be betrothed to you, would you agree?" Zhong Yunxiu stared intently at Han Yi.

"Huh?" Han Yi was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening.

This is meant to bring him and Zhong Han together! However, Zhong Han's appearance and personality are both top-notch. She comes from a family with the daughter of a sect leader, and her strength and talent are no less than his. She is the perfect wife and mother.

"I'm willing. But only if my senior sister is willing too." Han Yi nodded seriously.

“Great!” Zhong Yunxiu was overjoyed. “Then do you dare to promise me that you and Zhong Han will go through thick and thin together and grow old together?”

"Yes." Han Yi nodded emphatically. "If we become husband and wife, we will never leave each other."

“I knew I wasn’t wrong.” Zhong Yunxiu smiled. “I believe what you say. So, there’s only one last thing left.”

She organized her thoughts: "If you marry Hanhan, you will need to carry on the Zhong family bloodline... and your future children will also have to change their surname to Zhong. Can you accept that?"

Children take their mother's surname.

To put it bluntly, it meant the man had to marry into the family. The reason Zhong Yunxiu valued Han Yi so much was precisely because of this.

Compared to people like Xiao Zhong who came from good families, Han Yi's background was truly pitifully low.

He is from Pingzhou, with no parents, no relatives, and no connections.

Since he has nothing anyway, wouldn't it be a good match for him to marry into the Zhong family?

During her many years as the head of the hospital, she had already amassed a substantial fortune for her daughter.

Of course, her insistence on Han Yi marrying into her family wasn't solely due to money; the main reason was to ensure the continuation of her family line.

She has achieved great success in martial arts, and although her lifespan far exceeds that of ordinary people, she will eventually die within a hundred years. The Nine Curves Sect needs someone to take over.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to rest in peace even in the afterlife.

But she only has one daughter. If she marries out, won't the Zhong family be without an heir? In that case, who can she entrust the Nine Curves Sect to?

I'm afraid that in the end, the lineage will simply be cut off, failing to live up to Brother Tian's expectations.

Therefore, she had no choice but to find a suitable son-in-law from among the disciples of the sect, have him marry into the sect, and ultimately ensure the continuation of the Nine Turns Sect's legacy.

Besides, even if he marries into the family, Han Yi wouldn't necessarily be at a disadvantage.

If the two were to get married, Han Yi would become the young master of the Nine Turns Sect and the next generation's sect leader.

All the secret manuals passed down within the sect will be made available, and he will be given priority in receiving resources for cultivation, such as meat cultivation fields and pills.

This treatment is undeniably generous.

only…...

Han Yi was listening with a smile at first, but as soon as Zhong Yunxiu finished speaking, he fell silent.

"..." Perhaps Han Yi had been silent for a long time, Zhong Yunxiu asked anxiously, "Xiao Yi, what do you think? You don't know my temperament. If you join my Zhong family, you won't be treated badly."

"Sigh..." Han Yi sighed.

Marrying into another's family is not a popular thing, whether in his past life or in this world.

Even in his past life, some people liked to make sarcastic remarks online all day long, such as "Rich lady, give me a hug," or "He has bad teeth and likes to live off women."

In reality, very few men actually do this. It's extremely easy for it to attract gossip behind their backs and ruin their reputation.

In this world where martial arts reign supreme, marrying into a family is seen as the last resort for men who are incompetent or cowardly.

It would only make others laugh at you.

Of course, Han Yi didn't care much about such intangible things as face and reputation. In fact, he wasn't as unacceptable to marrying into the family as Zhong Yunxiu imagined.

But there was one more thing that he cared about very much.

That is, children changing their surname.

When Han Yi came to this world, he had no father, no mother, no relatives, and he crawled out from a pile of dead bodies as a refugee.

Yes, everyone dies.

But at least leave some trace of your existence.

If he can't even decide his children's surname, who will remember him after he passes away?

"Master, I'm sorry. Please forgive me for my lack of fortune; I am not worthy of this marriage." Han Yi bowed respectfully to express his apology.

"Aren't you sure you want to consider it? If you agree, all the savings of the Zhong family over the years will be given to you to protect your martial arts. Moreover, as long as one son changes his surname, we won't take care of the rest of the children." Zhong Yunxiu tried her best to persuade her.

The more Han Yi refused, the more she believed in his noble character. After all, if she just gave in, he would become the young master of the Nine Curves Sect and have a gentle and beautiful woman like Zhong Han as his wife.

"I'm sorry." Han Yi lowered his head and said no more.

This is not a matter involving one or a few children.

What if he only has one child in the future?

Or, even if he has several children in the future, how should he answer when one of them asks him why their surnames are different?

He was somewhat unable to face it.

"Xiao Yi..."

Zhong Yunxiu watched Han Yi leave without hesitation, her arm hanging limply at her sides.

Actually, she had already guessed Han Yi's choice when he was hesitating.

She didn't blame Han Yi in her heart, because she knew that the condition was indeed too harsh. Marrying into another's family was not a glorious thing for any man; it could even be called a great disgrace.

But…...

With such a large family fortune, the Zhong family shouldn't just let it fall into the wrong hands.

The legacy, no matter what, must not be broken in her hands.

Hanhan is only in her early twenties this year, she has plenty of time...

Zhong Yunxiu kept comforting herself in her heart.

Once a martial artist enters the Inscription stage, their lifespan increases, and they can maintain a youthful appearance for a long time.

She refused to believe that with her daughter's excellent qualities, she would have trouble finding a suitable candidate.

……………

……………

The verdant mountain peaks, like fine silk, stretch along the road into the distance, reaching the horizon and seemingly endless.

Sheep can be seen everywhere, leisurely grazing on the grass, while predators like tigers and wolves occasionally dart among the trees.

唧！

The black eagle circled in the sky, waiting to pry into its prey below.

In an octagonal pavilion at the foot of the hill, a man in a gray robe slowly took off his mask and straw hat, looked up at the black eagle, and gazed at the wide open space above the hill.

There is a row of buildings on the hillside, which seems to be a fairly large town.

The town was surrounded by a ring of earthen fortresses, with several watchtowers at the entrance. In the distance, many soldiers carrying swords and bows could be seen standing guard. Below the watchtowers, caravans and pedestrians moved about in a constant stream.

"What a well-guarded, prosperous town... It looks no different from any other small town... Well-governed, truly well-governed..." the man exclaimed. "Are you sure... our junior brother... is here?!" another man's voice rang out, full of doubt.

“Old Pan, there’s no mistake… The person I saw in the video…” Li Feng slowly turned around, “If it’s just a coincidence that the names are the same, then it might be a coincidence. But the appearance, background, experience… all match Han Yi’s, so there’s no mistake.”

“Even so, I still don’t quite believe it…” Pan Sheng sighed.

No matter what, he couldn't reconcile the low-key, quiet, and even somewhat introverted junior brother in his memory with the powerful martial artist who now held sway over a region and had the power to decide life and death in the Nine Curves Sect.

Even after leaving Pingzhou, Anyan City, and the Chiyan Sect, there are still opportunities for development.

But these two brothers, who were also forced to leave, now bear heavy responsibilities and are still being hunted. The difference in their treatment is like night and day.

No wonder Mr. Pan never believed it.

"Let's go. Whether it's true or not... we'll know at a glance," Li Feng said helplessly.

In fact, he had secretly inquired beforehand and was 90% certain that the person was his junior brother Han Yi, whom he knew well.

The reason he hasn't come to acknowledge the other party is because he has reservations.

He and Pan Sheng, after all, were members of the Green Robe Alliance and were constantly wanted and hunted down.

Meeting him rashly would bring disaster to Han Yi, which was not what he wanted...