I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?-Chapter 147: My Son Pledged His Life in Private

After the banquet, Dean Chen had a scholar bring out the Two-Element Symbiotic Fruit for everyone to see.

The Beili Emperor’s eyes filled with shock and delight upon seeing the real Two-Element Symbiotic Fruit.

’To think a fruit that resembles a bagua diagram truly exists. Its color is so vibrant and beautiful; one glance is enough to know it’s no ordinary treasure.’

’I’ve heard it can be preserved for decades without rotting. I wonder if that’s true.’

Everyone craned their necks to get a look. After the Emperor had seen it, the scholar carried the tray down below and walked past the assembled guests.

The scholar moved slowly, giving everyone ample time to see the fruit clearly.

Everyone was astonished, for it was said that eating the Two-Element Symbiotic Fruit could cure all illnesses and ward off disasters.

Xiang Minghou only now took a proper look at the fruit. There wasn’t a trace of joy on his face; instead, he felt an impulse to go up and crush it.

"To think the illustration from the Miscellany has appeared in real life. How marvelous, simply marvelous," Qian Fu praised.

"Just a bunch of ignorant fools," Zhan Yi scoffed. "What’s so great about some immortal mountain? What’s so great about eternal life? I think a hundred years is plenty for any person." He had no reverence for ghosts or immortals.

"Brother Zhan, you’re as free-spirited as you were in your youth," Qian Fu said.

"Living in reality makes you free-spirited. Those who overthink things die young. I just want to live to see my granddaughter marry and have children. Then, I’ll have no regrets," Zhan Yi declared.

"Your son Zhan Chi got married? Why didn’t anyone tell me? I would have prepared a generous gift for him," Qian Fu asked.

"Not exactly. My son pledged himself to her in private. My granddaughter is already six years old," Zhan Yi said, not the least bit embarrassed.

Qian Fu nodded upon hearing this. "Tomorrow, I’ll have someone send a gift for the little one to make up for it."

Xiang Minghou sneered. ’Pledged himself in private? The nerve of him to say that with a straight face.’

Qian Fanji’s brow furrowed slightly. ’Old Master Zhan already knows about the chubby little girl. From the way he’s talking, he plans to fight Xiang Minghou for custody of her.’

Although Gu Shuo had been searching for the Two-Element Symbiotic Fruit, his mind wasn’t on it at all right now. ’Old Master Zhan is about to publicly acknowledge his granddaughter,’ he thought. ’Should I tell my own old master about my situation, too?’

"You have a granddaughter, too?" Old Man Gu asked, right on cue.

Gu Shuo: "..."

"Yep. My granddaughter is absolutely beautiful, prettier than anyone. And she’s chubby," Zhan Yi said, his gaze shifting to Ye Qianning.

"How wonderful. It must be so wonderful to have a granddaughter," Old Man Gu said, full of envy.

After making a full circle, the scholar returned to the Dean’s side with the Two-Element Symbiotic Fruit.

"Has everyone had a good look?" Dean Chen asked in a loud voice.

"The Two-Element Symbiotic Fruit truly lives up to its reputation!"

"The Dean has acquired a magnificent treasure!"

"With an artifact from Penglai appearing in our Beili, our nation is destined to lead all others!"

The praise was endless. Many had seen illustrations of it in the Miscellany, but seeing the real thing before them was as shocking as witnessing the descent of a true dragon.

The Beili Emperor was also immensely pleased. ’All four nations have dispatched countless people in search of Penglai,’ he thought. ’Now, an artifact from the immortal mountain has appeared first in Beili. Could this mean Penglai itself is located within our borders?’

"Since everyone has had a look, I will proceed," Dean Chen announced. He then picked up the Two-Element Symbiotic Fruit and performed a grand kowtow to the Beili Emperor.

Ye Qianning was also taken aback. ’Isn’t Master presenting the Two-Element Symbiotic Fruit to the Emperor? Why is he performing such a grand bow?’

The Beili Emperor was startled by the sudden kowtow and quickly moved to help him up. "Honored Teacher, what is the meaning of this?"

"Your Majesty, I have a favor to ask," Dean Chen said, remaining on his knees.

"Honored Teacher, whatever you need, you have only to ask. I will surely see it done for you."