Soon the large group enter the room where Tian, Wen, and Xinyan were waiting for Zhihui to arrive. They all take their seats, the only people that were left standing were Zhihui servants. Tian with a smile looks at his daughter, trying to ignore as much as possible the man sitting next to her.
"So, tell me Zhi, how was your journey?"
"It was great father; I was able to break through into Warrior Stage and gain my talents back as you already saw"
Tian nods his head as Zhihui continues to talk
"I also won the Foundation Tournament in The Free City of Quhai. I for first place and got [Blood Refining Pill], [Wind Elemental Soul], and [Black Night Daggers]. My husband Mo-Ming got second place and got [Gray Steel Axe] and [Gem Bull Horns]"
"That it's great to hear, any fame and artifacts you gain from that tournament will be useful later on"
Tian said the Foundation Tournament is something the Elemental Weapon Sect doesn't really participate in. As they much preferred challenging the towers they have within their territory. The Elemental Weapon Sect likes to keep to themselves thanks to Tian's fine rulership and peaceful attitude.
"But that is not all father, after the tournament, I and Ming got married. After leaving the city he and I fought against a new form of Old-World corruption that we are calling [Mind]. We defeated it and brought back peace to the Venomous Woodlands."
Zhihui said as she nodded to Mors. He of course nodded his head back as he stood up and walk toward Tian and Wen. Bending one knee as he makes a weird-looking head appear in his extended hands. The moment Tian saw this he could not help but be surprised.
He stood up from his seat to grab the head, looking at it while talking to himself. Well, not really talking to himself but to his wife. Who only spoke in soft whispers or short sentences. After talking for a while, Tian stored the head in his own personal ring. Mors goes back to sit next to his wife.
"I am very impressed by your results Zhihui. While I really believe you, the other clan and sect members might not. As such we will do some investigation to confirm this. I am sure you already are in touch with the governor of Hamju city?"
"Yes father, I talk to him about what I did in the forest"
"Excellent, I will tell him to investigate the forest if he has not already and confirm your story. The fact that you and Sir Ming did this together is impressive and deserves a reward. What will you both like?"
"I will like a Phoenix feather; I can use it to upgrade my fire skill"
"You can already upgrade one of your skills? I expected nothing less from my daughter"
"I would like to own a small piece of land to do some farming"
Tian hearing Mor's request could not help but raise an eyebrow. He was asking something strange if he have asked for rulership of a village, he would have declined it as he does not fully trust this random stranger. But land to farm like a peasant farmer? That is something he can approve of
"Both of these rewards will be granted once we confirm the story, now I wish to know one last thing. Zhihui why did you marry this man?"
Tian said, his eyes landing on Mors. He could not believe his daughter marry a clanless and sect less man that she has not met that long ago. It made no sense to him, his daughter always rejected marriage proposals. What made her accept this one?
"That is very simple father, Ming here is my "Equal Under Heaven". His talents and skills are on par with mine. After beating him he fell in love with me and so did I with him. As such we decided to do a soul-bound marriage"
Tian's eyes opened even more as he heard that crazy story, which was oddly very familiar to how he and Wen met. Enemies on the battlefield, with equal strength and respect for each other. Love blossom and their marriage soon follow.
For the first time, Wen spoke in a loud voice.
"Similar to us"
She said while looking at her husband, giving a soft nod of approval. Giving their marriage the green light.
"Huge wedding"
"Wait honey you are being too fast; it might be similar to our story, but we know nothing of this guy! How could you accept him like nothing"
Wen seeing her husband nagging could not help but sigh, she knew he needs some external forces to convince him as she pointed to the two standing servants.
"Speak"
"Yes, my lady, I Lia Fen can confirm that Ming's character aligns with the teaching of the Draconic Lore. I am currently training him to become even more worthy of the young lady"
"I do approve of this marriage my lady; Ming really cares about the young lady with all of his heart. I still don't fully trust him, but I will be sure to keep a close eye on him"
"Father, there is no need to worry. Whatever you are thinking Ming is not like that, I can vouch that he is a man of great integrity and truly cares about me. As I do for him"
Zhihui said after her servants, a small blush on her tan cheeks. Mors himself could not help but get a bit red as well, his heart beating a bit faster as he spoke.
"I can promise to the Celestial Dragon that the only person in my life is Zhihui, I will do anything for her even if it means sacrificing my body. There is no one that is as best suited for Zhihui other than me and if anyone tries…"
Mors said, his words slowly turning cold at the end. A mixture of both his real feelings and roleplaying. The blush in Zhihui's cheeks increased as Tian could do nothing other than sigh seeing the display of affection between the couple.
"Fine…I will accept this for now. But I will continue to keep an eye on you and if you do anything to make her sad, I will skin you alive!"
"Of course, sir"
Mors said channeling his QI around his body as he tries to combat the heavy pressure that is emanating from Tian. He is still not that good at distinguishing how strong someone is by their pressure, but he knows that he is at least 2 or 3 stages below Tian.
"Well, in that case, you guys have to move in into one of the large rooms. Zhihui room is not big enough for two people, I will let you know which room it will be. But for now, use Zhihui room, it will be a bit tight, but you guys should be fine"
The couple nodded their heads, but Tain was not done yet as he looks at the couple with curious eyes.
"So, both of you are equally matched and Zhihui won the first time around. I wish to see how strong you both are, so how about a friendly match between each other"
On the same beat and tone, the couple spoke with an excited tone.
"I will be more than happy to do so"
Their eyes met as they spoke to each other.
"This time I will win"
"You will taste defeat once again"
The couple teases each other as they face Tian once again. Mors speaking up.
"I think we should have this match in 2 months. I think me and Zhihui deserve some time to relax and to practice a bit before the match"
"Of course, that sounds great to me. Well, this small meeting is officially over, tomorrow I will give you both your new rank within the sect. Zhihui I want you to show him how the sect works"
"No need to ask me, father, I would have done so without being told"