Zhao Wuji pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhao Xuanzhen.
The latter nodded slightly.
"Let Ming go. But have Zhao Lie accompany him. If that Lin Jin refuses to show proper respect and attacks, Zhao Lie can protect Ming."
Zhao Ming's expression darkened. "Grand Elder, I don't need anyone to protect me."
"Ming, don't be willful," Zhao Xuanzhen said evenly. "You are the Zhao Clan's eldest legitimate son, its future head. Nothing can be allowed to happen to you. If that Lin Jin really dares to strike to kill, Zhao Lie can hold him off and give you time to retreat."
Zhao Ming gritted his teeth, but ultimately offered no further objection.
"Clan Head, there is one more matter," Zhao Kun said. "There has been some unrest in the Su Clan lately."
Zhao Wuji raised an eyebrow. "Speak."
"Su Clan Grand Elder Su Boyong has been very enthusiastic about the marriage alliance between our clans. But Su Qishan seems to be wavering. Apparently, he also knows about Lin Jin's existence, yet he hasn't stopped Su Qianxue from associating with him."
"The Su Clan's Second Master, Su Zhenhai, also supports the marriage alliance, but he isn't the clan head. His words don't carry enough weight."
Zhao Wuji sneered.
"Su Qishan is wavering? He certainly has it all worked out. He thinks a Transcendent Stage Realm cultivator with no formal backing can replace the Zhao Clan? Naive."
He looked at Zhao Ming.
"Ming, aside from testing that Lin Jin, there is something else you must do in Jiangcheng."
Zhao Ming raised his head.
"Go see Su Qianxue." Zhao Wuji's tone was calm, but brooked no argument. "Let her know whose fiancée she is. And let the Su Clan see where the Zhao Clan stands."
Zhao Ming fell silent for a second,