Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

’He hadn’t expected this esteemed Zhenren of the Nie Family, a woman of such profound Cultivation, to be so direct. She was completely without pretense and even offered a frank apology.’

"I don’t like to play mind games. I say what I mean."

Nie Xiangjun leaned back slightly, her posture becoming more casual.

"I practically watched those two girls, Lingshan and Lingxi, grow up. If you marry them in the future, you’ll have to call me Auntie. There’s no need for any distance or hard feelings between us.

So, what do you say? Will you do your future auntie this favor?"

Nie Xiangjun offered him the wine jug again.

"Marry them? The Nie Family is willing to marry off two of their daughters at once?"

Chen Sheng smiled but still didn’t reach for it.

"What are you dreaming of?"

Nie Xiangjun shot him an exasperated look, a surprising flash of vitality in her eyes.

"Who do you think you are, the greatest man alive? That you can marry whoever you want, and two at once, no less? Even a Prince isn’t so blessed. He would have to choose one."

The Nie Family had a thousand-year heritage. Their foundation was deep, their power and authority immense, rivaling that of a Prince.

The prestige of a legitimate daughter of the Nie Family was in no way inferior to that of a Commandery Princess.

"Thank you for your kindness, Zhenren. I will never forget the Nie Family’s support and the high esteem in which you hold me."

Chen Sheng fell silent for a moment, then clasped his hands in a gesture of respect. His tone, however, remained composed.

"It’s just that... what happened recently has given me a chance to calm down and think. A man must make his own way in this world. Ultimately, my future must be forged with my own two hands, and I can only rely on myself.

So... let’s just forget about this marriage alliance."

At his words, Nie Xiangjun’s smile vanished. Her gaze grew serious as she carefully studied his expression.

"You brat... even if you’re playing hard to get, there is absolutely no way the Nie Family will betroth both Lingshan and Lingxi to you. Our family rules are strict, and there is no precedent for such a thing."

"I’m not using this as leverage."

Chen Sheng shook his head. "I genuinely believe that while the marriage alliance would be helpful, it isn’t essential for me."

"Don’t tell me... you’ve been secretly contacting other Noble Families, have you?"

A flicker of suspicion crossed Nie Xiangjun’s beautiful eyes.

"I haven’t," Chen Sheng replied decisively.

"I am a Golden Core Zhenren, for heaven’s sake. I came here in person, spoke with you politely, and even apologized... and you’re still going to disrespect me like this?"

Nie Xiangjun’s tone grew heavy, tinged with the imposing aura of the powerful.

"Zhenren, you misunder—"

"Stop."

Nie Xiangjun raised a hand, cutting Chen Sheng off. Her expression was a mixture of exasperation and resolve.

"Let’s do this. Consider it a personal favor from me, Nie Xiangjun. Don’t make this difficult for me. If I return empty-handed, I’ll never hear the end of it from the old geezers in the family. Besides, whether you end up choosing Lingshan or Lingxi, I’ll do everything in my power to make it happen. How about it?"

"I..."

"If you dare say the word ’no’," Nie Xiangjun’s expression hardened, a faint Golden Light glinting in her eyes. Her tone was half-earnest, half-threatening.

"I’ll knock you out right now, drag you back to the Nie Family, find any legitimate daughter we have, and toss her into your bed. Once the deed is done, if you try to back out of the marriage, you’ll be making a mortal enemy of the Nie Family."

Nie Xiangjun stared at Chen Sheng. She clearly wasn’t entirely joking.

If Chen Sheng refused again, she might actually resort to such drastic measures.

After all, if the marriage alliance fell through on her watch, she would surely face severe consequences upon returning to the family.

Seeing that the time was right and her attitude had completely shifted, Chen Sheng dropped the act and slowly revealed his true intentions.

"I’ve heard... that you, Zhenren, are Patriarch Nie’s only biological sister?"

"What do you mean by that?"

Nie Xiangjun froze for a moment. A flash of alarm sparked in her beautiful eyes. Her lazy posture vanished, and she looked at Chen Sheng with a stern expression.

"I may be unmarried, but I entered a Daoist Sect long ago. My life is dedicated to cultivating the Great Dao. I have no interest in mortal marriage, and I would certainly never participate in a family alliance. You brat... don’t you dare get any ideas about me."

Had it been anyone else, such a thought would never have crossed Nie Xiangjun’s mind.

The problem was, judging by Sun Yuzhi’s age and mature charm, not to mention some of Chen Sheng’s own subtle behaviors, he did seem to have a preference for older women.

Furthermore, she’d had a faint inkling before that Chen Sheng’s gaze would occasionally, subtly, sweep over her...

While she wasn’t sure if there was any hidden meaning in his glances, she had to nip any such possibility in the bud.

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