Huang Jackson quickly said: "You should take these things back first. We'll give you a reply after we've discussed it." He was worried that if they kept the jade slips, Qi Oliver might falsely accuse the Huang family of peeking at them later.
Qi Oliver chuckled: "It's fine. Even if your final answer is to refuse this marriage, I'll only take back these spiritual objects. These two jade slips are gifts for Miss Huang Isabella."
Huang Silas was surprised: "As far as I know, you and my daughter (Huang Isabella) are not very familiar. Why are you being so generous to Isabella?"
Qi Oliver smiled: "Even if we don't have the fate to be husband and wife, I should still show my sincerity. Besides, spiritual techniques are not precious to me."
Huang Silas and Huang Jackson were shocked. Were spiritual techniques not precious? Could it be that Qi Oliver had even higher-ranked cultivation techniques in his hands?
"Please stay, both of you." Qi Oliver bowed with a smile and strode away, leaving the father and son of the Huang family (Huang Jackson, Huang Silas) staring in shock, unable to recover for a long time.
"Father (Huang Jackson), what kind of powerful figure do you think is behind Qi Oliver?" Huang Silas asked.
Huang Jackson shook his head: "I dare not imagine, but anyone who can make him fearless of the Spirit Martial Sect must be a terrifying existence that our Huang family cannot match."
Huang Silas's mouth twitched—wasn't that just stating the obvious? Not to mention the person behind Qi Oliver, even Qi Oliver himself was someone the Huang family might not be able to provoke.
"What about this marriage?" Huang Silas hesitated and sought his father's (Huang Jackson) opinion.
Huang Jackson said in a low voice: "Qi Oliver was quite polite today, but if we really refuse him, he will definitely not be like this anymore."
"Does that mean you agree to this marriage, Father (Huang Jackson)?" Huang Silas was stunned.
"Ask Isabella's (Huang Isabella) opinion. That child has always had a mind of her own. If she is unwilling, forcing the marriage will bring unpredictable consequences," Huang Jackson said.
"Okay, I'll go ask Isabella (Huang Isabella) right away."
Huang Silas hurried away and went to Huang Isabella's courtyard. After hearing what Huang Silas had to say, Huang Isabella pondered for a moment and said: "I agree to this marriage."
"Huh... Isabella (Huang Isabella), why did you make up your mind so quickly? You turned down so many marriage proposals before—could it be that you've had feelings for Qi Oliver for a long time?" Huang Silas asked in surprise.
Huang Isabella shook her head: "Qi Oliver and I have only met a few times—how could I have feelings for him long ago? But Qi Oliver came to the mansion in person to propose marriage with such generous betrothal gifts. This not only shows his sincerity but also his determination to marry me. If the Huang family refuses, we will surely face great disaster. For the sake of the Huang family, I am willing to marry him."
Qi Oliver had a fierce reputation and amazing strength; now he even claimed to have powerful backers. How could the Huang family have the courage to refuse? Although Huang Isabella was not very willing, she saw the situation clearly—Qi Oliver had given the Huang family enough face; if they did not accept it, they would only humiliate themselves and even bring about their own destruction... Instead of that, Huang Isabella decided to bet on herself. If Qi Oliver could really withstand the pressure from the Spirit Martial Sect, not only would he achieve extraordinary things in the future, but the Huang family could also rise with his help.
Huang Silas fell silent for a moment, then sighed: "You've suffered, my child."
Huang Isabella smiled: "Father (Huang Silas) and Grandpa (Huang Jackson) never looked down on me for being a girl and have always cherished me like a treasure. Now that I've grown up, it's time for me to repay you and Grandpa (Huang Jackson). Besides, apart from what happened to the Meng family (Meng Christopher), Qi Oliver's character is said to be quite good. His martial arts talent is also outstanding among his peers. In terms of talent alone, it's me who is not worthy of him."
"Nonsense! Being able to marry my daughter (Huang Isabella) is the good fortune that Qi Oliver has accumulated over eight hundred lifetimes! How could it be that you are not worthy of him?" Huang Silas snorted.
Huang Isabella just covered her mouth and laughed.
Three days later, Huang Silas sent a servant to the Qi residence to invite Qi Oliver to the Huang family for a talk.
"It seems the Huang family has agreed to the marriage," Qi Oliver thought to himself with a smile. If they had refused, Huang Silas would not have invited him to the Huang family to talk.
When he entered the Huang family again, Huang Silas did not meet him in the reception hall this time but in the main hall of the Huang family. More than ten people from the Huang family—all of whom were elders of high seniority—were gathered in the hall.
"Qi Oliver pays his respects to Elder Huang (Huang Jackson) and the uncles and elders of the Huang family," Qi Oliver walked into the main hall and said with a smile, bowing respectfully.
"Hehe, Qi Oliver, come and sit down," Huang Jackson laughed and pointed to a reserved seat at the upper left. Although Qi Oliver was young, with his current strength and achievements, no one dared to treat him as an ordinary junior. Reserving the upper left seat for him was the Huang family's recognition of his status and identity.
Qi Oliver did not stand on ceremony. He sat down, and Huang Jackson said to Huang Silas: "Silas, you can speak."
Huang Silas nodded and smiled at Qi Oliver: "Qi Oliver, three days ago you came to the Huang family to propose marriage. As a father, I have asked Isabella's (Huang Isabella) opinion, and she is willing to marry you. If you haven't changed your mind, then from now on, you will be the son-in-law of the Huang family."
Qi Oliver stood up, bowed respectfully, and said: "Thank you, Father-in-law (Huang Silas), for your kindness! I, Qi Oliver, also promise to all the elders of the Huang family that as long as my wife (Huang Isabella) and I are of one mind in the future, I will live up to the Huang family's kindness in agreeing to this marriage and will never let Isabella (Huang Isabella) down!"
Huang Silas raised an eyebrow—this promise had a condition? If it had been anyone else, Huang Silas would have told him to get lost, but it was Qi Oliver, so he endured it.
"Haha, good. When do you plan to marry Isabella (Huang Isabella)?" Huang Silas asked with a smile.
"Tomorrow is an auspicious day. If Father-in-law (Huang Silas) has no objections, let Isabella (Huang Isabella) and I get married tomorrow!" Qi Oliver smiled. The sooner this matter was done, the better.
Everyone in the Huang family's faces twitched. They had all checked the almanac—tomorrow was just an ordinary day, not an auspicious day at all! The nearest auspicious day was half a month later! But no one spoke up to point this out.
"Cough, since you're ready to get married, we have no objections. I have only one request for you—to take good care of my daughter (Huang Isabella). If you ever let her down, the Huang family will never let you off lightly," Huang Silas smiled. When he said the last sentence, he even felt his face heat up, but he had to say it—otherwise, he would feel sorry for his daughter...
"Father-in-law (Huang Silas), rest assured. This son-in-law will treasure Isabella (Huang Isabella) like a precious jewel!" Qi Oliver smiled.
Huang Jackson laughed: "Since the date has been set, Qi Oliver, you can go back and prepare. We'll take care of the rest."
"Okay, then I'll take my leave first," Qi Oliver smiled and left.
As soon as Qi Oliver left, Huang Silas said with a dark face: "This kid is too impatient."
Huang Jackson also smiled bitterly and waved his hand: "Since it's settled, don't say such things. Go tell Isabella (Huang Isabella), and everyone else can disperse."
When Huang Isabella found out that she would marry Qi Oliver the next day, she was also stunned for a long time. After regaining her composure, she frowned and said: "Father (Huang Silas), Qi Oliver is in such a hurry to marry me—could there be some trick behind this?"