My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 59: Outcome and Arranged Marriage

Upon learning of Sun Yulin's fate, Jiang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

"If that mad dog Sun Yulin continues to stay in Blackstone Mountain Market, he will definitely continue to cause me trouble."

But once he's sent to the front lines at Changyuan Mountain, he'll pose very little threat to me.

"I'm an outsider. Sun Yulin was sent there because he framed me. It's already a favor that the people on Changyuan Mountain aren't targeting him; they're unlikely to protect him."

Even with the Sun family's protection, Sun Yulin wouldn't easily die on Changyuan Mountain, but it would also be difficult for him to leave.

Most of the masters stationed at Changyuan Mountain are from outside the region.

The direct descendants of the Golden Cauldron Sect are born into a life of luxury. As long as they have enough talent, Foundation Establishment Pills are prepared in advance. They are unwilling to risk their lives in the most dangerous places.

The neutral faction also had some influence within the sect, so naturally they were unwilling to risk their lives. Those who were risking their lives on Changyuan Mountain were mainly outsiders.

The vast majority of resources of the Golden Cauldron Sect are controlled by the direct lineage. The reason why the outsiders were able to rise and fight against the direct lineage is mainly because they accumulated military merits in Changyuan Mountain.

Over the years, the loyalists have been in a dilemma regarding the outsiders. If they suppress the outsiders, no one will be willing to risk their lives for them. But if they don't suppress them, the outsiders will demand benefits.

"If I kill Sun Yulin, the Sun family's revenge will be even more intense, which will not benefit me at all."

This is the best possible outcome.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen immediately said, "Manager Zhao, don't worry, as long as that mad dog Sun Yulin can't bite me, that's fine."

"If I were to kill him all at once, I'm genuinely worried that after he joins the Golden Cauldron Sect, he'll be suppressed by that Manager Qin."

Seeing that he had relented, Steward Zhao's face was full of smiles: "I knew I hadn't misjudged you. It's truly remarkable that you can still know when to advance and retreat in this situation and not be blinded by hatred."

Don't worry, we have plenty of people over at Changyuan Mountain. I'll give them a heads-up later, and I guarantee Sun Yulin won't die, but he won't have an easy time either.

[Day Fourteen of the Dream]

That morning, just as Jiang Chen got up, Li Cheng arrived with Hou Ming.

Hou Ming was unharmed and had even gained some weight, but he wasn't in good spirits.

Li Cheng immediately spoke up, saying, "Yesterday afternoon, the people from the Golden Cauldron Sect brought several Heart-Testing Talismans. Hou Ming, Sun Yulin, and that scoundrel were all subjected to Heart-Testing Talismans."

After a night of interrogation, all three were thoroughly questioned, and this morning the garrison commander issued his orders for their punishment.

"Hou Ming was released without charge. That scoundrel had contact with the Ghost Soul Sect's spies and was charged with colluding with the Ghost Soul Sect. He was executed immediately."

After learning that you had been accepted into the Golden Cauldron Sect, Sun Yulin still plotted to harm you and was even used by the Ghost Soul Sect's spies. He should be executed.

However, the Sun family used their connections to spare his life, sending him to Changyuan Mountain to atone for his crimes.

"Also, Manager Zhao asked me to tell you that the cultivators from the Golden Cauldron Sect who are recruiting disciples have arrived, and your identity token has been delivered. You can pick it up at any time."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

"The case is closed. Sun Yulin has gone to Changyuan Mountain, and he probably won't live much longer. My blood feud with the Sun family is probably over."

"However, now that I've joined the Golden Cauldron Sect, I have a powerful backer. Steward Qin is a neutral party, so he might not bother me over such a trivial matter."

"Hou Ming's suspicions had just been cleared when the Golden Cauldron Sect's disciple token arrived. It seems that the token was delivered at least yesterday."

If the investigation results are unfavorable to me, I won't get the token, and my plan to join the Golden Cauldron Sect will naturally fall through.

He stood up and patted Hou Ming on the shoulder: "Monkey, thanks to you this time. You don't look too well, are you alright?"

Hou Ming shook his head: "I'm fine. It's just the effect of the Heart-Questioning Talisman. I'll be fine after a few days of rest."

The Heart-Questioning Talisman works by influencing a person's soul and consciousness to make them tell the truth, and it inevitably has some side effects.

With a relaxed smile on his face, Jiang Chen bowed to Li Cheng and said, "Brother Li, I will be leaving Blackstone Mountain Market in the next few days to go to the Golden Cauldron Sect."

I live alone, so going to the Golden Cauldron Sect is convenient. My only worry is Hou Ming.

This time, by helping me deal with the Sun family, he's really offended them. After I leave, he'll likely be the one the Sun family takes care of.

"At that time, I'll be counting on you to take good care of him."

Upon hearing this, a bright smile spread across Li Cheng's face, even carrying a hint of smug satisfaction.

"Actually, there's something I've always wanted to discuss with Brother Jiang, but I've never been able to bring it up."

Now that you have entrusted Hou Ming to me, and De Cheng is also your follower, our relationship can be described as one of entrusting one's wife and children to another.

Now I can finally talk about something I've always been hesitant to bring up.

Jiang Chen didn't take it too seriously. Li Cheng was always tactful and wouldn't ask him anything that would put him in a difficult position.

Now that I need Li Cheng to ensure my safety, helping them with a small favor is nothing.

"Brother Li, just tell me what you need. I will definitely help if I can."

Li Cheng smiled broadly: "Don't worry, this is a good thing for both of us."

I have a younger sister who is twenty-six years old now. Unfortunately, she lacks spiritual awareness and cannot cultivate. However, she is very skillful and her appearance is also exceptional.

"Brother Hou Ming is also a capable man. Before becoming your follower, he was able to establish himself in the market on his own."

His performance in dealing with the Sun family this time really surprised me. I'd like to marry my sister to Hou Ming, what do you think?

Upon first hearing Li Cheng's words, Jiang Chen thought he wanted to arrange a marriage between them, which would be a truly difficult situation.

But if he wants to marry his sister to Hou Ming, then that's no problem.

"This is great news! As long as the monkey has no objections, I will naturally agree."

"When my grandfather went away and never returned, it was Hou Ming who took care of me, which is why I am where I am today. I will never forget this kindness."

I've always worried that after I joined the Golden Cauldron Sect, he would have difficulty establishing himself on his own.

If he becomes your brother-in-law, I won't have to worry anymore, since you'll be there to protect me.

He knew in his heart that Li Cheng was willing to marry his sister to Hou Ming not only because he recognized Hou Ming's talent, but also because of him.

With Hou Ming's connection, he and the Li family would be natural allies in the future.

Although the Li family is influential in Blackstone Mountain Market, they only have two outer disciples within the Golden Cauldron Sect.

Having another ally who is proficient in talismans and has a slight hope of achieving Foundation Establishment in the future is naturally a good thing.

Li Cheng laughed and said, "It's good that Brother Jiang has no objections. Although Hou Ming has poor talent in cultivation, he is shrewd and a good businessman."

My Li family ancestors were also demon hunters, and most of our clansmen are roughnecks; we're lacking someone skilled in business.

My Li family isn't unreasonable. We don't require Hou Ming to marry into our family, and any children we have will take Hou Ming's surname.

Jiang Chen didn't ignore Hou Ming's opinion either: "Monkey, what do you think?"

The monkey, usually so shrewd and charming, seemed a little embarrassed today.

With a flushed face, he cupped his hands to Li Cheng and said, "As a mere rogue cultivator, I would naturally be more than happy to marry a daughter of the Li family."