"Get married?"

  "Father, Mother, its really too early to discuss this now. I dont want to get married for the time being either."

  "What nonsense is this." Teng Yongfan furrowed his brow, put down his chopsticks and scolded, "Qingshan, there are three unfilial things, the greatest of which is not having descendants! Getting married or not getting married isnt something you think about or dont think about, its something you must do! If you wont consider yourself, then consider me and your mother. Were waiting to hold our grandchild."

  Qing Yu covered her mouth and smiled secretly beside him.

  Teng Qing Shan felt bitter in his heart.

  These ancient and modern ideas are completely different. In modern society, people attach great importance to children, let alone in ancient times, when the continuation of a familys incense was more important than life itself! If Teng Yongfan dared to say that he never wanted to get married for his whole life, Im afraid his father, Teng Yongfan, would be so angry that he would grab an iron spear and hit him, no matter how much he loved this son.

  "Van Ge, Qing Shan just turned eighteen a few days ago, whats the hurry?" The mother, Yuan Lan, pulled Yan Yongfan beside her and said, "You werent twenty-eight when you had a son either?"

  "Its all because Im late that Qing Shan wants to rush. Teng Yongfan was somewhat indignant, "Marry early and have children early!"

  At twenty-eight years old and having a son, its purely considered late childbirth.

  Like Teng Yongxiang, Big Brother, Teng Yongfan is only two years older than him, but Teng Yongxiangs son, Teng Qinghao, is already 27 years old and will be 28 after the Spring Festival. He is 12 years older than Teng Qingshan. He even has three children now. How can Teng Yongfan not feel anxious?

  After all, hes late himself, so of course he wants his son to hurry up.

  "Dad, this marriage isnt about being early or late." Teng Qing Shan explained in a row, "Im not saying I wont marry, just that theres no rush to get married."

  The past life is the past life, this life is this life.

  In Tengs village, surrounded by thick family affection, Teng Qing Shan has long since ceased to be the cold-blooded killer of his past life. He also doesnt want to spend this life without marrying because of things from his past life. Even if its for the sake of his parents, he will eventually have to marry a wife in the future. Only...Teng Qing Shan ultimately cant just find any wife and marry her just because she looks good and is pleasing to the eye. This isnt very possible.

  "Dad, when I get married, I have to find someone who suits me." Teng Qing Shan said with a smile.

  "Hmm." Teng Yongfan felt slightly more at ease now.

  "Qingshan, how many wives are you planning to marry?" Teng Yongfan said again.

  "Ptui." Qing Yu, who was eating, spat out a grain of rice and glared at her father, saying discontentedly, "Dad, you and your brothers all married only one wife, didnt they? Why bring this up?"

  Teng Qing Shan was both laughing and crying at the same time.

  "You dont understand anything." Teng Yongfan said with a stern face, "Look at your grandfather, he has three wives. Your third uncle who lives in the west head also has two wives. The more capable a man is, the more wives he should have! Go to the city and take a look, those big businessmen, which one doesnt have a bunch of wives?"

  Teng Qing Shan covered his head.

  What a headache!

  If there was no past life memory, I would have gotten used to it, but Teng Qing Shan really couldnt get used to it.

  Those merchants, Teng Qing Shan also knew. They had a principal wife, a secondary wife and a pile of concubines, with children galore. Among the common people, because many couldnt even support themselves, they naturally only married one wife. Those who were somewhat capable, marrying two or three wives was also normal.

  "Fan Ge, why dont you marry another one?" asked Yuan Lan, the mother beside him, looking at Teng Yongfan.

  Hong Yongfan smiled: "A Lan, as long as I have you, thats enough." He pulled Yuan Lans hand and said, "But Qing Shan is more formidable than me, he should marry a few more. This man is formidable, first look at how brave and martial he is, second look at how many children he has! The more children, the better to inherit the family business in the future!"

  "Dad!" Teng Qing Shan hesitated, but still decided to break the news first.

  "Whats wrong, arent you happy?" Teng Yongfan asked back at Teng Qingshan.

  "No, I have something important to say." Cheng Qing Shan said with some seriousness.

  "Say." Teng Yongfan also listened carefully.

  "Dad, two years ago I fought with the second master of Tieshan Gang, you already know that I possess a strength of 10,000 jin. And now compared to back then, my strength has slightly increased. According to what people outside say, I should be considered a first-rate martial artist." said Deng Qing Shan.

  "Hmm." Teng Yongfan and his wife Yuan Lan listened carefully as their son spoke.

  Teng Qing Shan said, "I feel that the fight between Bai Ma Gang and Tie Shan Gang is getting more and more intense, I think its almost time for a conclusion. Once these two gangs have settled their victory or defeat, Yi City will calm down, and Teng Family Village will regain its peace. Then, Ill leave Teng Family Village to join Gui Yuan Sect!"

  "Leave Tengs Village?" Qingyu exclaimed on the side.

  On the contrary, Teng Yongfan and Yuan Lan were not surprised at all. They exchanged a glance with each other.

  Teng Qing Shan had the idea of traveling the world and meeting its top experts from the moment he was born. Otherwise, whats the point of his non-stop hard work every day? Letting him spend his whole life hiding in Teng Family Village would be unbearable for Teng Qing Shan.

  "Qing Shan." Teng Yongfan smiled and patted Qing Shans shoulder, "Actually, your mother and I had thought that one day you would bring up this matter."

  "That was when you were six years old." Teng Yongfan said with a smile, "At that time, your grandfather and the others strongly advocated for you to enter the Guiyuan Sect. They even forced you, locking you in the woodshed. However, at that time you didnt want to leave... Actually, I and your mother have always thought, a talented son like you, this village cant keep you locked up for long."

  Yuan Lan beside him also smiled and said, "Qing Shan, your mother is delighted. A young mans ambition lies in the four directions. Which of Yichengs famous heroes didnt make a name for themselves by roaming the world?"

  "Mother." But Teng Qing Shan found that his mothers eyes were red.

  "Qingshan, with your abilities, joining Qinghu Island would be a breeze. You should also know that Qinghu Island is one of the nine major sects in the eight states, far stronger than the Guiyuan Sect." Teng Yongfan said.

  Indeed, among the nine states, Yangzhou is the first sect Qinghu Island, one of the eight major sects in the nine states.

  But returned to the Yuan Zong, although in Yangzhou and Tie Yi Men are also known as second, but on the nine states land, ranking is only in the tens of places.

  "Dad," Teng Qing Shan smiled, "After all, the Guiyuan Sect is in control of our Jiangning County. Ill still be living within the county borders after joining the sect. And later on, I can often come back to visit you guys! With my top-notch martial skills, joining the Guiyuan Sect shouldnt be difficult for me to stand out. At that time, I can also help our Teng Family Village."

  Teng Yongfans eyes lit up, and he patted Teng Qingshan on the shoulder: "Youre indeed my good son, Teng Yongfan!"

  "Uh-huh, Qing Shan, if you come to see your mother once a year, shell be very happy." Yuan Lans eyes turned red, "At other times, you work hard on your own affairs, theyre more important."

  "Father, mother, I havent left yet. Until the chaos in Yicheng is settled, I wont be able to return to Yuanzong with a clear conscience." Teng Qing Shan said.

  "Hmm." Teng Yongfan nodded, then turned to his wife, "A Lan, since Qing Shan has decided to join the Guiyuan Sect in the future... those matchmakers, dont agree to any of them. My sons future achievements will far surpass those three leaders of the Tie Shan Gang and Hong Siye of the White Horse Gang. The daughter-in-law hell marry in the future will also be a refined lady skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."

  Teng Qing Shan couldnt help but laugh.

  He understood what the people of Song Family Village were thinking. To marry a young lady who, in their eyes, was accomplished in music, chess, calligraphy and painting would be an honor to his ancestors.

  ******

  Teng Qing Shans news of leaving Teng Family Manor had not spread, and only a few people like the clan leader knew about it. Everyone was very supportive of Teng Qing Shans decision.

  A heros ambition knows no bounds!

  Only those who have ability can go out and make a career for themselves.

  At the same time, he was also happy that Teng Qing Shan did not join Qing Hu Island, but instead went to join Gui Yuan Sect. Once Teng Qing Shan held a high position within Gui Yuan Sect, then Teng Village could bask in his glory.

  ……

  A few days later, on the thirtieth of the twelfth lunar month, which is also the day of the annual festival.

  On this day, Tengjiazhuang was very lively, with all the villagers gathering together to eat and drink, having a great time. In the late afternoon, a group of young people in Tengjiazhuang also officially came of age, including Teng Qing Shan.

  At night, torches were lit around the martial arts arena, and many tribesmen gathered around tables eating and drinking.

  "Congratulations, Qing Shan! Now that youre an adult, you can get married and have kids, haha... Come on, lets have a drink, brother!" Teng Qinghao walked over with a large bowl. Teng Qingshan was also smiling, holding up his own large bowl: "Come on, cheers!" The two of them clinked bowls together, then tilted their heads back and downed the contents in one gulp.

  "Gentlemen." The robust man in a black leather jacket next to Teng Qing Shan looked at him and the others, smiling, "I have something to tell everyone."

  "Green Tiger, whats going on?" Every young member of the Teng family looked at Teng Qinghu.

  "Unsurprisingly, Ill be getting married next year."

  "Qinghu, you little rascal, Ive been urging you for a long time. Youre finally going to get married!" Teng Qinghao couldnt help but laugh and scold, after all, Teng Qinghu had passed the age of 22. A 22-year-old man in Tengs village was almost married off.

  "Older male cousin."

  Hong Qing Shan grabbed Hong Qing Hus arm and pulled him aside, lowering his voice to say, "Brother, what were you thinking? Didnt you say that after the chaos in Yi City was settled, you planned to go with me to Guiyuan Sect? How did you end up getting married?"

  "Green Mountain." Teng Qinghu smiled and said, "This is a great man, of course, he must go out and make a name for himself. However, after marrying a wife and joining the Guiyuan Sect again, its not a problem. Anyway, when the time comes, Ill wait until Im stable in the Guiyuan Sect and then bring my wife over! Before, we didnt get married because we hadnt found someone who met our eyes, but this... Green Mountain, your sister-in-law, I took a liking to her at first sight."