Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 477 - 474: Marrying into the Hong Family, Becoming a Son-in-law?

Upon hearing Hong Qingyan's words, Hong Tianguo couldn't help but be startled and laughed, "I didn't expect that you would know about Outer Space-Time now, and, of course, with Ye Feng's current cultivation level, it's impossible for him not to have encountered this level."

It was clear that although ordinary people were still completely ignorant of Outer Space-Time, it had long been an open secret to a select few at the top, and it seemed that this Alien Territory was known to the people even before this.

Of course, what Qingyan didn't know was that more than two thousand years ago, the people of Xuanyuan Nation were already aware of Outer Space-Time, and at that time, a great ancient war had taken place. Fortunately, Xuanyuan Nation emerged victorious in the end, otherwise, the subsequent two thousand years of history in Xuanyuan might have been rewritten.

Although the world of Xuanyuan Nation had won at the time, it had also paid a tremendous price, and afterwards, the One Eternal Emperor from over two thousand years ago ordered the construction of the Great Wall of Heaven, and by assimilating the expertise of a hundred schools of thought and integrating numerous formations, they managed to keep the monsters from Outer Space-Time at bay. It was because of this that Xuanyuan Nation and this world were able to continue in peace for over two thousand years.

Of course, Hong Tianguo wouldn't tell Qingyan these secret affairs, at least not now, since the atmosphere wasn't right.

Qingyan asked, "And what happened afterwards? My mother must have agreed, and eventually went to that mysterious Outer Space-Time to search for treasures, right?"

Hong Tianguo nodded, but a sorrowful expression had already surfaced on his face as he said, "Of course she went. After all, there was no other choice. But at that time, I couldn't possibly let her go alone; we went in together."

Upon hearing this, Qingyan felt somewhat comforted, at least the man before her wasn't heartless. So she asked, "Did something happen later on?"

Hong Tianguo nodded again, showing a pained expression as he said, "In Outer Space-Time, which was boundless without end, even we didn't know its vastness, but it was definitely countless times larger than our world now, and the monsters inside were exceptionally powerful. Back then, your mother and I were almost the strongest among the younger generation of our time, but it was still incredibly dangerous."

"At last, we finally found that medicinal herb, but it also attracted monsters. We were chased all the way to the space-time doorway. Your mother, in order to protect me, was seriously injured by the monsters on the spot!"

Qingyan's expression changed as she asked, "Did you both manage to escape later?"

Hong Tianguo sighed, "We did escape, but your mother was gravely injured, and she was also pregnant with you at the time. What was even more desperate was that right after we emerged from the space-time portal, we were ambushed, presumably because word had leaked out and the other party had come to seize the medicinal herb."

Qingyan clenched her teeth; she could certainly imagine the danger of the situation then, with her mother not only pregnant but also seriously wounded - a double blow.

"Afterwards, we fled all the way and after more than three months reached the mortal city of Jiangdu, but that group of mysterious black-clothed assassins still pursued us closely. On the day your mother was about to give birth, they found us. You know, a woman is at her weakest after giving birth!"

As Hong Tianguo spoke, he couldn't help but emit a murderous aura, gritting his teeth and enunciating each word, "Those assassins were too powerful. In order to save the two of us, your mother exhausted all her mental strength to hold them off. At that time, in order to save you, I chose to take you and fight our way out first, then place you in a safe location before going back, but... but it was already too late, your mother, she..."

Qingyan could no longer bring herself to speak; her eyes were already a blur of tears.

However, Hong Tianguo had already opened the floodgates of memory and continued, "Afterwards, in a fury, although I killed all those assassins, when I returned, I could no longer find you. Moreover, fearing more powerful assassins would continue to come to seize the medicinal herb, I had no choice but to return to the family."

"In those years, I sent people out to search for you many times, but back then there was no time to leave any marks, nor to set up any secret techniques, so it was like searching for a needle in a haystack."

At this point, Hong Tianguo sighed deeply, looked up at Qingyan, and asked, "This is the whole story of what happened back then. I admit I have failed you and your mother. I couldn't protect her at that time, and even lost you. I have been filled with regret all these years."

"I don't blame you, and I think mother wouldn't either; otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen to sacrifice her life to save you back then. She must not have blamed you, after all, the situation had exceeded your capacity at that time, and it was something no one could have helped."

After listening, Qingyan suddenly calmed down, appearing outwardly gentle and frail, yet she was tough on the inside, a woman of great strength.

"You are a kind-hearted child. In this way, you are exactly like her, truly identical," Hong Tianguo remarked. As he finished speaking, he flipped over his wrist, and a rectangular brocade box appeared in his palm, a very ancient and exquisite brocade box.

"Inside this brocade box is something your mother fought to preserve at the cost of her life. Even when later returning to the clan, the elders wanted me to hand it over, but I felt it belonged to your mother, and it was the only thing she could leave behind. So I think, it should belong to you!"

As Hong Tianguo spoke, he reached out and passed the brocade box over,

Qingyan's hands trembled as she took the brocade box but did not open it immediately, as if she wanted to find something about her mother through it, even just a hint of lingering scent, but she couldn't, because she had no recollection of her mother at all.

"The medicinal herb inside the brocade box is called Awakening Herb, an extremely precious item that simply doesn't exist in this world. According to the legends of the Four Great Ancient Clans, as long as one consumes this herb, a cultivator will be able to awaken and successfully open their Primordial Spirit. Although 'Primordial Spirit' might not be quite accurate, if we go by the terminology from Alien Space-Time, it should be called opening one's spiritual power."

Hong Tianguo spoke slowly and then added, "When your mother was in peril, she insisted that I take it no matter what, but in the end, I chose not to. Now, I give it to you, as a form of closure. Of course, with your current cultivation realm, you can definitely take it. Once you awaken your spiritual power, you will ascend to a completely different level of existence."

However, Hong Qingyan did not open the brocade box; she simply held it in her hands, staring at it foolishly.

All of a sudden, Hong Tianguo slowly stood up and then said, "In truth, according to reason, since I was the one who lost you, I have failed you. If you were an ordinary person, I wouldn't ask you to return to the family. But now, you have inherited the Bloodline of the Wings of Light of our family, and you might even be the only inheritor of it, so..."

Hong Qingyan immediately came back to her senses and said, "So after all this, you still hope that I will return to the Ancient Hong Clan?"

Hong Tianguo nodded slightly and sighed, "Yes, I am, after all, the Clan Elder, and everything I do has to be in the family's best interest. For the sake of our family's future inheritance, you should come back with me. After all, your body still carries the family's bloodline."

Hong Qingyan abruptly stood up and shouted, "What if I abandon this bloodline? Does that mean I don't have to go back?"

This sudden roar stunned Hong Tianguo, and it took him a while to respond, "I know you're upset right now, and you have no sentiment towards the Ancient Hong Clan, even harboring some prejudice against the family due to Ye Feng's situation. But no matter what, as a father, I still hope you can return."

At this point, Hong Tianguo's tone changed as he continued, "As long as you agree to return to the family, the Hong Family will not pursue anything Ye Feng has done to the family in the past, nor will it interfere with or obstruct your interactions with him."

"Is that true?" Hong Qingyan's eyes lit up as she heard this, seemingly seeing hope.

"Of course, it's true, but there is one condition," said Hong Tianguo with a slight smile.

"What condition?" Hong Qingyan immediately asked.

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"The condition is that Ye Feng must marry into our Ancient Hong Clan. If you and he have children after you're married, regardless of whether they are boys or girls, they must carry the Hong surname and be recognized as descendants of our Hong Family," he explained.

At this, Hong Tianguo smiled faintly and continued, "After all, you have the inheritance of the Wings of Light in your blood. There is a high probability that your future children will carry this bloodline and, according to clan rules, we cannot allow this inheritance to be passed outside."

Hong Qingyan couldn't help but laugh, shaking her head, "Big Brother Ye will never agree to this condition."

Hong Tianguo sighed, "I figure he won't agree so easily either. If he were an ordinary person, it would be one thing, but with his young age and such a high level of cultivation, it's highly unlikely he would marry into the family. This is the biggest concession the Hong Family can make, so I hope you will discuss with him properly. If possible, persuade him, because I can see that you mean a lot to him."

Hong Qingyan remained noncommittal.

Hong Tianguo then said, "Well, I have said all I needed to say and have given you what I should. It's time for me to leave. I will await your recovery. The family's doors are always open for you, and if Ye Feng agrees to marry into the family, you can bring him back with you."

With that, Hong Tianguo took his leave, only to pause just as he reached the door. He did not turn back but said gently, "Until now, you still refuse to call me 'father'?"

Hong Qingyan froze, silently watching his tall and slender figure, but she remained silent, not uttering a word.

In the end, Hong Tianguo sighed deeply and stepped out the door. Just as he entered the courtyard, he saw Ye Feng standing there. He couldn't help but be taken aback. In the darkness of the night, the two men locked eyes, neither breaking the tense silence, making the atmosphere awkward and peculiar.

Eventually, it was Hong Tianguo who broke the silence, asking, "Did you hear our conversation?"

Ye Feng shook his head and said, "Out of respect, I did not eavesdrop. I just came because I was worried something might happen."

Hong Tianguo nodded slightly and said, "I have told her everything. As for the path you two choose to take in the future, it's up to you. I won't intervene. But as a father, I hope that we don't end up on opposing sides in the future."

After finishing his words, Hong Tianguo's figure vanished into the night. Ye Feng remained standing silently in place. At that moment, Hong Qingyan had come out from the house, still holding the brocade box in her hands.

Ye Feng didn't say a word but slowly walked over, touched her head, and then gently embraced her. In that moment, the silence spoke volumes.