White Zhilan did not disappoint Chen An, making it difficult for him.
Although her expression was unpleasant and seemed to be full of resentment, it did not seem like she intended to make Chen An roll off the stage.
This made Chen An breathe a sigh of relief.
"Enough."
After slashing randomly for a while, venting his anger, White Zhilan looked at Chen An with some speechlessness and said, "I admit defeat."
She admitted defeat decisively.
Because she was here to gain experience.
Although her perfect cultivation in the Body Tempering Realm was not bad for her age, she could be considered a genius, but no one would believe she could win in this grand competition, right?
Even if she managed to defeat Chen An, what then?
Would she have to lose in the next match?
Because she understood this, White Zhilan did not make a fuss. After venting her emotions, she left quite straightforwardly and gave her position to Chen An.
Chen An couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Acting was also tiring.
For him, acting with people wasn't a big deal, but since White Zhilan was a relative, he couldn't help but feel somewhat constrained between the gestures of letting loose and not hurting each other, which was quite difficult to grasp.
Chen An also did not have much experience in similar situations in the past, so naturally he felt exhausted.
And their performance was also seen by the higher-ups.
"Is this the person that Zhilan often mentions?"
On the high platform, watching Chen An's previous performance, Bai Mingli couldn't help but furrow his brows, as if he faintly heard some unfavorable rumors, "Looks quite talented."
"Just don't know about his strength."
Simply from his appearance, Chen An's looks were impeccable, and no one would say a word against his appearance. Some people even quite liked his appearance.
If he switched careers in the future, encountering a lucky break and finding a wealthy woman to support him might not be out of the question.
But in the eyes of Bai Mingli, an older generation martial artist, appearance ultimately couldn't be relied upon, strength was the most important thing.
To be worthy of his precious granddaughter, other conditions might be negotiable, but strength should definitely not be lacking.
But looking at it now, it seemed fine?
Although Chen An seemed flustered and lost just now, with the discerning eyes of Bai Mingli and the others, it was clear that Chen An was deliberately conceding.
To be able to do this, he had already proven his strength, no weaker than the Internal Energy Realm.
"Qing'er, how old is this guest of yours?"
Thinking of his granddaughter, Bai Mingli couldn't help but ask White Qing on the side.
"If you calculate the time, he is almost seventeen now."
White Qing smiled and directly informed Bai Mingli of Chen An's information.
Bai Mingli's eyes lit up.
At the age of seventeen with cultivation in the Internal Energy Realm, his talent was considered good, even within the Bai family, his future prospects were hopeful to reach the peak of the Internal Energy Realm or even perfection.
Considering that the other party was found from a remote place and probably did not receive systematic training in the past, his talent was likely even higher than estimated.
Seems fine?
After pondering for a moment, Bai Mingli couldn't help but ask for more information about Chen An.
The results he got in the end were very satisfying.
Financially modest, meaning his ambitions wouldn't be too high, and he could accept becoming a son-in-law.
Both parents deceased, indicating no trouble from the male side in the future, and there wouldn't be any issues when the child married into the family.
The key point was his outstanding talent and from various deeds observed so far, his character was also impeccable with no hidden dangers upon marriage.
Of course, White Zhilan herself was very fond of him, which was also a very important reason.
Perhaps White Zhilan herself did not realize that all her thoughts about Chen An in private had entered her grandfather's ears and heart.
No way. The background of the times was different after all.
In Chen An's previous life, sixteen or seventeen-year-old girls were still high school students, attending classes in the classroom.
But in this world, many girls of the same age were already mothers.
Not only was Bai Mingli, the grandfather, anxious, but White Zhilan's parents were also anxious. The arranged blind dates were one after another, but all of them didn't spark any interest.
This was quite normal because, in their eyes, ordinary people were not desirable; at the very least, they needed a genius at the Internal Energy Realm, otherwise, it would be a loss, right?
But where to find a genius at the Internal Energy Realm?
Those who showed potential early on had been snatched up long ago, and there were many people focused solely on martial arts, indifferent to marriage.
Naturally, they were hard to find.
Now that there was finally a seemingly suitable target, it naturally attracted a lot of attention.
After asking for information, Bai Mingli was satisfied and then directly spoke, "If I may ask, do you still remember my granddaughter, Qing'er?"
"A while ago, she often mentioned your guest's name by my old ear."
"If Qing'er finds it appropriate, how about the two of us becoming in-laws?"
He smiled and proposed.
According to normal procedures, discussing a betrothal was a matter for the elders of both sides.
But Chen An's situation was special, his parents were no longer alive. In such a situation, with White Qing as his master, she could also play a role similar to that of an elder to arrange for Chen An.
"Since Lao He can appreciate him, Qing'er naturally won't object."
White Qing naturally wouldn't refuse and smiled as she spoke.
This matter also had its benefits for her.
The relationship between the Third Branch she represented and the Fourth Branch where Bai Mingli belonged was already good. If they could establish this marital alliance, it would be like adding even more closeness, beneficial for both sides in the future.
For White Qing, who was barely holding her position within the Bai family, she could use this matter to find a powerful ally and weather the storms within the family.
In this way, her situation in the Bai family would also improve significantly.
Bai Changyuan coldly watched White Qing and recorded their conversation in his mind.
White Qing's conversation with Bai Mingli did not deliberately avoid others, and he was not deaf, so he naturally heard everything clearly.
He also understood the various interests involved, but he had no intention of speaking.
What should he say at this time?
Speak ill of Chen An?
It would be ineffective and would only provoke resentment, needlessly offending people.
This was something he wouldn't do.
Even though he couldn't stop the marriage, it wouldn't hurt to make it a little disgusting.
Thinking of this, he smirked and waved his hand, calling over a servant.
After a while, a servant in gray clothing walked over.
"Inform Chang Li for me."
White Zhilan did not disappoint Chen An, making it difficult for him.
Although her expression was unpleasant and seemed to be full of resentment, it did not seem like she intended to make Chen An roll off the stage.
This made Chen An breathe a sigh of relief.
"Enough."
After slashing randomly for a while, venting his anger, White Zhilan looked at Chen An with some speechlessness and said, "I admit defeat."
She admitted defeat decisively.
Because she was here to gain experience.
Although her perfect cultivation in the Body Tempering Realm was not bad for her age, she could be considered a genius, but no one would believe she could win in this grand competition, right?
Even if she managed to defeat Chen An, what then?
Would she have to lose in the next match?
Because she understood this, White Zhilan did not make a fuss. After venting her emotions, she left quite straightforwardly and gave her position to Chen An.
Chen An couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Acting was also tiring.
For him, acting with people wasn't a big deal, but since White Zhilan was a relative, he couldn't help but feel somewhat constrained between the gestures of letting loose and not hurting each other, which was quite difficult to grasp.
Chen An also did not have much experience in similar situations in the past, so naturally he felt exhausted.
And their performance was also seen by the higher-ups.
"Is this the person that Zhilan often mentions?"
On the high platform, watching Chen An's previous performance, Bai Mingli couldn't help but furrow his brows, as if he faintly heard some unfavorable rumors, "Looks quite talented."
"Just don't know about his strength."
Simply from his appearance, Chen An's looks were impeccable, and no one would say a word against his appearance. Some people even quite liked his appearance.
If he switched careers in the future, encountering a lucky break and finding a wealthy woman to support him might not be out of the question.
But in the eyes of Bai Mingli, an older generation martial artist, appearance ultimately couldn't be relied upon, strength was the most important thing.
To be worthy of his precious granddaughter, other conditions might be negotiable, but strength should definitely not be lacking.
But looking at it now, it seemed fine?
Although Chen An seemed flustered and lost just now, with the discerning eyes of Bai Mingli and the others, it was clear that Chen An was deliberately conceding.
To be able to do this, he had already proven his strength, no weaker than the Internal Energy Realm.
"Qing'er, how old is this guest of yours?"
Thinking of his granddaughter, Bai Mingli couldn't help but ask White Qing on the side.
"If you calculate the time, he is almost seventeen now."
White Qing smiled and directly informed Bai Mingli of Chen An's information.
Bai Mingli's eyes lit up.
At the age of seventeen with cultivation in the Internal Energy Realm, his talent was considered good, even within the Bai family, his future prospects were hopeful to reach the peak of the Internal Energy Realm or even perfection.
Considering that the other party was found from a remote place and probably did not receive systematic training in the past, his talent was likely even higher than estimated.
Seems fine?
After pondering for a moment, Bai Mingli couldn't help but ask for more information about Chen An.
The results he got in the end were very satisfying.
Financially modest, meaning his ambitions wouldn't be too high, and he could accept becoming a son-in-law.
Both parents deceased, indicating no trouble from the male side in the future, and there wouldn't be any issues when the child married into the family.
The key point was his outstanding talent and from various deeds observed so far, his character was also impeccable with no hidden dangers upon marriage.
Of course, White Zhilan herself was very fond of him, which was also a very important reason.
Perhaps White Zhilan herself did not realize that all her thoughts about Chen An in private had entered her grandfather's ears and heart.
No way. The background of the times was different after all.
In Chen An's previous life, sixteen or seventeen-year-old girls were still high school students, attending classes in the classroom.
But in this world, many girls of the same age were already mothers.
Not only was Bai Mingli, the grandfather, anxious, but White Zhilan's parents were also anxious. The arranged blind dates were one after another, but all of them didn't spark any interest.
This was quite normal because, in their eyes, ordinary people were not desirable; at the very least, they needed a genius at the Internal Energy Realm, otherwise, it would be a loss, right?
But where to find a genius at the Internal Energy Realm?
Those who showed potential early on had been snatched up long ago, and there were many people focused solely on martial arts, indifferent to marriage.
Naturally, they were hard to find.
Now that there was finally a seemingly suitable target, it naturally attracted a lot of attention.
After asking for information, Bai Mingli was satisfied and then directly spoke, "If I may ask, do you still remember my granddaughter, Qing'er?"
"A while ago, she often mentioned your guest's name by my old ear."
"If Qing'er finds it appropriate, how about the two of us becoming in-laws?"
He smiled and proposed.
According to normal procedures, discussing a betrothal was a matter for the elders of both sides.
But Chen An's situation was special, his parents were no longer alive. In such a situation, with White Qing as his master, she could also play a role similar to that of an elder to arrange for Chen An.
"Since Lao He can appreciate him, Qing'er naturally won't object."
White Qing naturally wouldn't refuse and smiled as she spoke.
This matter also had its benefits for her.
The relationship between the Third Branch she represented and the Fourth Branch where Bai Mingli belonged was already good. If they could establish this marital alliance, it would be like adding even more closeness, beneficial for both sides in the future.
For White Qing, who was barely holding her position within the Bai family, she could use this matter to find a powerful ally and weather the storms within the family.
In this way, her situation in the Bai family would also improve significantly.
Bai Changyuan coldly watched White Qing and recorded their conversation in his mind.
White Qing's conversation with Bai Mingli did not deliberately avoid others, and he was not deaf, so he naturally heard everything clearly.
He also understood the various interests involved, but he had no intention of speaking.
What should he say at this time?
Speak ill of Chen An?
It would be ineffective and would only provoke resentment, needlessly offending people.
This was something he wouldn't do.
Even though he couldn't stop the marriage, it wouldn't hurt to make it a little disgusting.
Thinking of this, he smirked and waved his hand, calling over a servant.
After a while, a servant in gray clothing walked over.
"Inform Chang Li for me."
