The brother-in-law's first visit, as the eldest brother-in-law, Tang Xiao was extremely enthusiastic, pulling Chu Chengzhou to ask this and that, almost making him unable to handle it.
However, perhaps in eldest brother-in-law Tang Xiao's eyes, Chu Chengzhou was just a pretty boy, so Tang Xiao didn't ask about Chu Chengzhou's strength, nor did he ask if he had other girlfriends.
After all, a pretty boy—where would he get the capital to have other girlfriends? And regarding strength—if he were a genius, wouldn't young beautiful girls be more appealing?
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Of course, Tang Xiao didn't intentionally belittle his younger sister—he was simply being practical.
Although his younger sister Tang Yuehua had always appeared very young, and now looked even more youthful, appearing like a girl just over twenty, her actual age was indeed quite old—old enough to be this brother-in-law's mother.
Since Tang Xiao didn't ask, Chu Chengzhou also didn't volunteer to speak.
After all, showing off—if you say it yourself, it's not interesting. You need a few qualified supporting actors.
After much pleasantries, Chu Chengzhou brought up the main matter: "Eldest brother-in-law, this visit has two purposes. First, to recognize family and meet Yuehua's relatives. Second, naturally, is Xiao San's matter of recognizing ancestors and returning to the clan."
"Yuehua is the Hao Tian Sect's princess. Xiao San's return to the clan is of great importance. Since there's still time today, why not invite the sect's several respected elders to bear witness?"
"Good idea!"
Hearing this, Tang Xiao's expression showed momentary surprise, then he nodded.
His sister and brother-in-law's matter was simple—surely no one in the Hao Tian Sect would oppose it, since everyone knew Tang Yuehua's situation.
But his eldest nephew Tang San's return to the clan would be troublesome—there were far too many in the sect who opposed it.
But regardless, the return to the clan had to happen. Facing it head-on or avoiding it—it was only a matter of time. Better to settle it early.
Immediately, the Tang Yuehua and Tang San beside him couldn't help but feel somewhat nervous.
Of course, Tang Yuehua wasn't nervous about herself and Chu Chengzhou—she was nervous about her eldest nephew.
"Don't worry, I'm here!"
Chu Chengzhou gave the aunt and nephew a reassuring look that said "you can be at ease."
Seeing this, Tang Yuehua nodded. Tang San also felt much more at ease in his heart.
That's right—my uncle-in-law's strength is so formidable, his word is the truth of the world. Whoever dares oppose my return to the clan, I'll beat the crap out of them!
Soon after, Tang Xiao led Chu Chengzhou and the other three to the front courtyard of the Hao Tian Sect residence.
The current Hao Tian Sect couldn't compare to the past—the sect residence wasn't large, and with few members, whenever major events occurred, all sect elders and disciples were gathered in the front courtyard to discuss and decide.
Half an hour later, Hao Tian Sect residence, front courtyard.
At this time, about one hundred sixty to seventy people were gathered in the spacious courtyard. Middle-aged, elderly, youth, and children made up a small portion, while young adults comprised the majority.
In the center of the courtyard stood Sect Master Tang Xiao, Chu Chengzhou, Tang Yuehua, Tang San, and five elders with formidable auras.
These five elders looked quite old, but all were spirited and rosy-faced, with considerable strength. Four of them had cultivated to the ninth-rank Titled Douluo realm, while the other was a Level 89 Soul Douluo—the current five sect elders of the Hao Tian Sect.
At this moment, a gray-robed youth stepped forward a few steps, bowed to Tang Xiao, and said: "Sect Master, except for disciples who are out purchasing supplies and handling affairs, all sect elders and direct descendants have arrived."
"Hmm!"
Tang Xiao nodded slightly and waved his hand.
"Sect Master, may I ask why everyone was summoned?"
After examining the unfamiliar-looking Chu Chengzhou and Tang San, one of the five elders with formidable auras stepped forward and asked Tang Xiao first.
Tang Xiao spoke loudly: "Everyone, I have two major announcements!"
Immediately, everyone present focused their attention on Tang Xiao.
"The first matter is that my sister Tang Yuehua has found her ideal husband! Brother-in-law, step forward and let everyone get to know you."
As he spoke, Tang Xiao turned to look at Chu Chengzhou.
At these words, including the five elders, everyone's gaze immediately focused on Chu Chengzhou and Tang Yuehua.
Everyone knew about their niece (cousin sister/brother, aunt, great-aunt) Yuehua's situation—they had originally thought she would spend her life alone, but unexpectedly, she had found an ideal husband?
Hmm, the young man has fair skin, quite handsome, not bad—has good taste, even better prospects!
For a moment, the gossip fire in everyone's hearts burned fiercely.
"Hello everyone, my name is Chu Chengzhou, from Tian Dou City. I am Yuehua's boyfriend, and I hope everyone can bless us!"
Chu Chengzhou pulled Tang Yuehua forward a step and said with a smile.
"Good!"
Someone in the crowd immediately clapped and cheered.
Soon, applause thundered through the courtyard, with cheers rising and falling continuously.
If the Hao Tian Sect were still as in the past—the mighty number one sect in the world—or if Tang Yuehua were the sect's heavenly princess with excellent cultivation talent, or one of the rare powerful female soul masters on the continent, then Chu Chengzhou wouldn't have gained the Hao Tian Sect's recognition so easily.
If you're not a genius or a powerful expert, you can't even enter the Hao Tian Sect's gates!
But everyone in the Hao Tian Sect knew Tang Yuehua's situation—her martial soul had undergone a malignant mutation, she wasn't even a formal soul master. The current Hao Tian Sect wasn't the former number one sect in the world. For the sect princess to choose a husband, the requirements naturally became lower.
Moreover, because Tang Yuehua was already quite old, even the already very low requirements were gone.
Additionally, even the sect master Tang Xiao, who was Tang Yuehua's brother, had recognized Chu Chengzhou and called him brother-in-law—they naturally had no reason not to recognize him.
Now calling everyone over to meet him was the sect master giving face—it wasn't asking everyone to pick faults or oppose.
"Everyone, please quiet down first."
After the peak of applause and cheers passed, Chu Chengzhou waved his hand.
Soon, the applause and cheers subsided. Everyone present gazed at Chu Chengzhou.
"Yuehua and I truly love each other—this betrothal gift naturally can't be lacking!"
As the saying goes, 'an elder brother is like a father, an elder sister-in-law is like a mother.' Eldest brother-in-law, since Yuehua's parents are no longer here, I'll give this betrothal gift to you."
As he spoke, Chu Chengzhou took out a rather large, square, exquisitely crafted gift box from his storage soul tool.
Except for children under age, everyone present was a soul master. The moment Chu Chengzhou took out the gift box, they immediately sensed the special soul power fluctuations emanating from it—the contents were definitely soul bones without question.
As a Level 96 Titled Douluo, Tang Xiao undoubtedly sensed it more clearly than other Hao Tian Sect disciples present.
He clearly knew that the gift box contained not just any soul bone, but one with considerable years.
Moreover, Tang Xiao faintly sensed that this soul bone seemed extraordinary.
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