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Chapter One Hundred Eighty-Six: Forced Affection
According to Ye Huan's current appearance, the tattered clothes, messy hair, and a face covered in dust, along with shoes that had two holes exposing his toes, made him look quite destitute. He certainly did not match the reputation he had in the Nine Provinces. However, it must be said that this disguise was intentional on Ye Huan's part to avoid drawing attention.
Unable to explain himself in front of the crowd, Ye Huan could only endure and said to Han Liu, "Han Family Head, can you allow my brothers and me to enter and talk?"
"Brothers? Who are these two..."
Given Ye Huan's current reputation, Han Liu could not afford to underestimate anyone around him. He turned to Ye Huan with a questioning look while glancing back and forth at Yang Guangyao and Lo Shaobin, making them both feel somewhat uncomfortable. Yang Guangyao couldn't hold back and quickly introduced themselves, "I am Yang Guangyao, and he is Lo Shaobin. We are both subordinates of the young master..."
"Yang Guangyao, Lo Shaobin?!"
Han Liu's voice rose several decibels as he looked at them with a different expression. Although Dragon Hall was not as famous as Ye Huan, the names Yang Guangyao and Lo Shaobin were well-known to anyone familiar with Dragon Hall.
Seemingly enjoying the reaction, Yang Guangyao and Lo Shaobin nodded in unison, which caused Han Liu's smile to stiffen slightly. It was no wonder; Ye Huan had once stirred up trouble at the Han family as an ordinary Fourth-Level Summoner. Regardless of Ye Huan's current strength, just the presence of these two could lead to significant consequences if they caused a scene at the Han residence.
Shaking off this frightening thought from his mind, Han Liu hurriedly gestured for them to enter, smiling as he said, "Please, you three come in..."
"Han Family Head, I think you misunderstood. We are not just three people..."
Not just three?
With wide eyes, Han Liu stared at Ye Huan and even glanced outside the Han Residence. However, when he did not see anyone particularly eye-catching after looking for a while, confusion spread across his face. He was on the verge of directly asking Ye Huan what was going on.
Han Liu clearly saw the expression on his face, and Ye Huan did not hide anything from him. He placed two fingers by his mouth and let out a sharp whistle, leaving Han Liu even more puzzled. What he didn't know was that in Dragon Hall, this whistle had only one meaning: assemble!
In an instant, countless Refugees, whom Han Liu usually saw coming from Huaxia Nation, gathered at the entrance of Han Residence from the nearby streets and alleys. The orderly formation was something even he, a veteran from the military, had never witnessed before. He couldn't help but take a closer look and even tried to gauge the levels of these people.
As expected, Han Liu sensed no levels from any of them, including Ye Huan, Yang Guangyao, and Lo Shaobin. This revelation left him dumbfounded.
Not sensing their levels was something Han Liu had only experienced with the former Sovereign Lingxiao in the Southern Xiongnu Empire. Yet today, he not only encountered it again but saw hundreds of people at once. How could this not shock him?
Outside, the gathering of hundreds of Refugees immediately drew attention. Ye Huan clearly heard that the City Guard seemed to be approaching, prompting him to frown and ask Han Liu, "Han Family Head, the City Guard is on their way here. Can we go inside to talk?"
"Oh right, how could I forget? Please come in quickly..."
Cursing himself for being frozen in place, Han Liu slapped his forehead in frustration while leading Ye Huan inside. He pinched the inner thigh of his leg to assure himself he wasn't dreaming, gritting his teeth at the pain as thoughts raced through his mind: 'Hundreds of people with seemingly monstrous strength; could it be…'
Flashes of the recently rising Three Hundred Dragon Hall on Nine Provinces Continent crossed his mind, and Han Liu suddenly realized that all these people were Ye Huan's subordinates. Sweat beads formed on his forehead as he wanted to ask Ye Huan but hesitated. He could only obediently lead the Dragon Hall members to the newly renovated side courtyard and arrange them in the largest room before whispering to Ye Huan, "Ye Huan, can we talk?"
"Ha ha, that's exactly what I intended!"
Ye Huan flashed a meaningful smile at Han Liu and confidently headed toward Han Family Main Hall, causing Han Liu to break out in a cold sweat as he pondered the implications of Ye Huan's smile.
'Could it be… is Ye Huan looking for trouble with me?'
After speculating for a while, Han Liu immediately thought of the worst-case scenario. When he looked up again, Ye Huan had already walked far ahead, prompting him to grit his teeth and hurriedly chase after him.
In reality, Han Liu was overthinking it. The smile Ye Huan gave him was merely meant to convey three words: intentionally! After all, both of his daughters were still in Huaxia Nation's Tianyue City. Ye Huan felt guilty for scaring this old fellow first; it would make negotiations easier later on.
Unaware that Ye Huan was merely toying with him, Han Liu walked into the Han Family Main Hall, drenched in cold sweat. He found Ye Huan already seated, leaving him in an awkward position where he didn’t know whether to stand or sit.
Seeing Han Liu's current predicament, Ye Huan decided to stop teasing him and smiled, saying, "Alright, Han Family Head, don't just stand there. Sit down and let's talk!"
"Yes, yes..."
Following Ye Huan's instructions, Han Liu found a chair and sat down. Suddenly, he realized that he was the head of this family; why should he be listening to Ye Huan? Setting aside whether he deserved to uphold his status as the head of the Han family, he was a Ninth-Level Practitioner after all!
Thinking of this, Han Liu wanted to adopt a more serious demeanor. However, when he looked up and saw Ye Huan casually sipping tea, he instantly deflated. He reminded himself that being a Ninth-Level Practitioner meant little when Ye Huan had come with a whole group of individuals who were no less formidable.
Before he could speak, his momentum had already diminished. All of Han Liu's actions were anticipated by Ye Huan. After finishing his cup of tea, Ye Huan didn't hold back and took the initiative to ask, "Han Family Head, how have you been lately?"
"Good, of course," Han Liu replied with a smile. Yet inside, he thought, "It would have been better if you hadn’t come..." but he dared not voice this in front of Ye Huan.
Nodding, Ye Huan continued to engage Han Liu in trivial conversation, mostly about Han Liu himself. This left Han Liu feeling quite uncomfortable; after all, his two daughters had left a letter saying they were going to find Ye Huan. How could that not worry him as their father?
After hesitating for a while, Han Liu finally couldn't hold back any longer and awkwardly asked Ye Huan, "Ye Huan, can you tell me how my two precious daughters are doing?"
"Han Xuan? Han Cai'er?"
Knowing the serious topic had arrived, Ye Huan had already overshadowed Han Liu's authority earlier and wasn't afraid of him saying something like wanting to marry Han Cai'er and Han Xuan. He straightforwardly recounted the situation to him, even mentioning that it had been two months since he last saw them.
It was no wonder Ye Huan was concerned that Han Liu might seek trouble with him. If Han Liu were to scold him a bit, it wouldn’t matter much; after all, Ye Huan had taken his daughters away to Huaxia. What truly worried Ye Huan was if Han Liu expected him to take responsibility as a man and marry the Han Sisters—that would be a disaster.
As a man who had killed thousands on the battlefield and led armies into victory, this posed no problem for Ye Huan. What he feared was managing multiple wives and controlling a large harem. Moreover, coming from the Twenty-First Century himself made the idea of marrying several wives—despite the absence of legal constraints—a real knot in his heart.
There was one crucial point: Ye Huan already had someone in his heart.
Upon hearing Ye Huan's words, Han Liu let out a heavy sigh and remained silent for a long time, causing an awkward silence to envelop the room. Ye Huan had no choice but to break the tension and said to Han Liu, "Han Family Head, rest assured, no matter what, I will not let the Han Sisters suffer even the slightest injustice in Huaxia!"
"You? Don't think just because I'm old I don't know anything. To be honest, you have no interest in my two daughters, do you?" Han Liu fixed his gaze on Ye Huan, looking as if he had aged ten years in an instant. His words caught Ye Huan off guard, leaving him unsure of how to respond. After a moment of hesitation, he stammered, "How did you know?"
The shift in tone changed the dynamics between them. As soon as Ye Huan addressed him with "you," Han Liu, a man of experience, could easily see through Ye Huan's inner thoughts. He adopted a serious demeanor and said, "Ye Huan, you must understand that my two daughters are blessings that others can only dream of their entire lives!"
"I know that, but..."
Ye Huan scratched his head anxiously; when it came to personal feelings, this old bachelor suddenly felt flustered. Before he could finish his sentence, Han Liu interrupted him and said eagerly, "But what? Don’t blame this old man for pushing you into marriage. I, Han Liu, dare to say that if you marry my two precious daughters, I will move the entire Han Residence to Huaxia! From today on, I will be a citizen of Huaxia!"
"Ah?!"
This time, Ye Huan truly had no words left. He had seen people being pushed into relationships before, but he had never encountered someone who was practically willing to betray their country over marriage.
It was no wonder; without personally experiencing Ye Huan's power as a summoner, no one could fathom his potential. Unfortunately for Han Liu, he was one of those who underestimated him. Even back during the Eastern Family days, he had resolved to tie the Han family to Ye Huan's unstoppable chariot of progress, which led him to make such bold statements today.
Another silence fell between them. When Ye Huan finally spoke again, Han Liu expected him to agree without hesitation under the dual temptations of beauty and benefit. However, what he heard next was beyond his wildest dreams: "I'm sorry, but I don't think I can agree..."
"Why?! Ye Huan, the Han family is quite a significant clan in Southern Xiongnu! My two daughters possess beauty that can make flowers blush and moons hide. Doesn’t that excite you? Or do you prefer men?!"
"How dare you! You're the one who likes men!"
Misunderstood regarding his sexual orientation ignited a sense of frustration within Ye Huan; he even cursed inwardly. To avoid prolonging this topic any further, he swiftly changed the subject and said to Han Liu, "Han Family Head, let's discuss this matter later! I actually have something more important to attend to this time."
"Important matter?"
Furrowing his brow, Han Liu initially felt a flicker of anger at Ye Huan for changing the subject. However, thinking about the members of Dragon Hall, he quickly calmed down. He even asked himself internally if he would have nothing better to do than to wander around with nearly three hundred Level Eight Professionals. The answer was a simple three words: impossible!
So, what was Ye Huan doing bringing people to Southern Xiongnu?
With these thoughts in mind, it was clear to anyone with eyes that Ye Huan had a specific purpose for this visit. A fresh wave of goosebumps rose on Han Liu's skin, still damp with cold sweat, as he stammered out, "Ye Huan, you didn't come to Southern Xiongnu for that person in the palace, did you?"
"That's right, it's him. I'm only telling you this because of your two daughters..."
Nodding affirmatively, Ye Huan wasn't worried about the information leaking out. With a large arsenal and the combined forces of Dragon Hall's Cultivators and Professionals, Ye Huan was confident that even under the protection of five hundred Ninth-Level Practitioners, he could kill Xuan Ziming. That was why he decided to share this news with Han Liu.
Upon hearing Ye Huan's words, Han Liu's first instinct was to say, "You might as well not tell me." But when the words reached his lips, he couldn't bring himself to say them. After all, his two daughters were still in Huaxia Nation; who knew what Ye Huan truly meant?
Gritting his teeth and steeling his resolve, Han Liu spoke up, "Alright then, what do you want me to do? By the way, I must remind you that the Han family has been stationed in Southern Xiongnu Empire for so many years; it is absolutely impossible for us to take action!"
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