How was that only the Third Layer of Qi Refining?
The sheer depth of that aura was probably no less than that of the Lin Family elder at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, was it?
Qi Refining Great Perfection at eighteen?
That talent was even more terrifying than hers had been back then!
Zhang Chen lowered his head and looked at the beauty in his arms, seeing the admiration and shock in her eyes.
He felt absolutely fantastic.
This kind of showing off might have been accidental, but the result was absolutely perfect.
Since she'd misunderstood, he might as well let the misunderstanding deepen. It wasn't as though he could tell her the system had given it to him, right?
So Zhang Chen smiled faintly, wearing an inscrutable expression.
"Keep a low profile."
He casually uttered two words. "I prefer peace and quiet. I don't like drawing too much attention. You know how it goes: the tallest tree catches the wind. In the Cultivation World, it never hurts to hold something back."
Lin Qingxue heard him, and the admiration in her eyes deepened.
So that was it!
For the sake of his family, and to avoid being targeted, he had endured all this in silence!
Such a temperament was no less impressive than those old monsters who had lived for hundreds of years!
She'd truly been blind...
She had actually believed the rumors and thought he was a waste.
"Don't worry, Husband. I'll keep your secret."
Lin Qingxue immediately made her promise, her tone utterly firm.
Zhang Chen nodded in satisfaction. He was just about to say something to reinforce his persona as a "peerless genius."
Just then, hurried footsteps and a commotion sounded outside the door.
"What's going on?!"
"Was that an earthquake?"
"The sound came from the Young Master's bridal chamber! This is bad! Could there be an assassin?"
"Quick! Protect the Young Master!"
The door was violently slammed open from the outside.
The Guard Captain charged in with a squad of fully armed guards.
Every one of them carried a weapon and exuded killing intent.
Even Second Uncle Zhang Yunhai, who hadn't gone to bed yet, arrived at the doorway in his dressing gown, Flying Sword in hand.
"Chen'er! Don't be afraid! Second Uncle's here to save—uh?"
The moment everyone rushed into the room, they froze in place as if they'd been hit by a binding spell.
The bridal chamber, which had been decorated in festive colors, now looked as if two Demon Beasts had rampaged through it.
The floor had caved in, the large bed had been smashed to pieces, and the tables and chairs lay scattered everywhere.
And in the middle of the wreckage—
Their Young Master, Zhang Chen, stood there bare-chested, holding his bride in his arms. Though he was covered in a little dust,
his blood and energy surged with frightening intensity.
"This..."
Second Uncle Zhang Yunhai looked at the Warm Jade Bed, shattered into powder across the floor, then at his nephew, who looked positively radiant. His old face instantly turned beet-red.
As a man who'd been around the block, countless scenes unfit for children flashed through his mind.
Just how intense had it been?
They'd even smashed through a specially made Warm Jade Bed?
Were young people these days really that wild?
"Um... ahem."
Zhang Yunhai coughed awkwardly twice, then hurriedly turned and waved the others away. "Get out, all of you! What are you looking at? Never seen anything before?"
The guards finally came to their senses. Their faces flushed red as they lowered their heads and hurried outside.
"Good, good. As long as you're all right..."
As Zhang Yunhai backed out, he gave Zhang Chen a thumbs-up and winked. "Chen'er, well done!"
"The men of the Old Zhang Family sure are fierce! But don't overdo it. Qingxue's still weak... Oh, I'll have the kitchen stew you some Tiger Penis Soup tomorrow to build you back up."
With that, he considerately pulled the wobbling door shut behind him.
Though the instant it closed, half the door fell off with a loud crash.
Zhang Chen: "..."
Lin Qingxue: "..."
Lin Qingxue's pale face instantly turned red as a ripe apple.
She buried her face in Zhang Chen's chest, utterly unable to face anyone.
Well, that settled it. By tomorrow, the whole family would probably know they'd broken the bed on their wedding night.
Zhang Chen could only laugh helplessly. This misunderstanding seemed to be veering a little off course.
But never mind. What good was reputation compared to real strength?
He felt the surging power within him, and a glint flashed in his eyes.
Qi Refining Level 10 Great Perfection was only the beginning.
With the system, the Golden Dragon of Destiny, and this perfect wife in his arms,
nothing could stop the Rise of the Zhang Family!
"Qingxue."
Zhang Chen lowered his head and kissed the forehead of the woman in his arms. "Shall we move to another room and continue?"
Lin Qingxue stiffened, then whispered so softly it was almost inaudible, "The... bed's gone..."
"It's fine. I have a Storage Bag. There's a spare one inside."
Zhang Chen grinned, carried his wife over the rubble, and strode toward the adjoining Side Courtyard room.
The night was still young. This was nothing yet.
Dawn broke over the East Mountain Islands, veiling them in a thin layer of mist. The air was filled with the salty dampness of the sea breeze and the fragrance of plants in the early morning.
In the Zhang Family Courtyard, the servants who'd risen early were sweeping fallen leaves with their heads bowed, yet their eyes kept drifting toward a certain Side Courtyard.
Just last night, the legendary waste young master, Zhang Chen, had caused quite a stir on his wedding night—even bringing down that specially made Warm Jade Bed.
The news had spread through the inner courtyard overnight, sprouting wings. Now everyone looked at Zhang Chen with a peculiar mix of awe and apprehension.
In the Side Courtyard bedroom, Zhang Chen had already gotten up.
After a night of exertion—mostly due to the sudden Cultivation Infusion—he felt far too full of energy.
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