Castle of Black Iron

It was none of Zhang Tie’s business which kind of woman did Lord Guangnan like; nor did he want to know it. Watching Bai Suxian who glanced at Fang Xinyi out of animosity every once a while, Zhang Tie patted her thigh under the table, lest of any trouble.

After Fang Xinyi’s arrival, Bai Suxian’s elder brothers were all tipping Bai Suxian a wink to calm her down.

As Lord Guangnan was there at the moment, although being boisterous, nobody dared compete for drinking capacity with Zhang Tie across the banquet. These myrmidons of Lord Guangnan might have long heard of Zhang Tie’s great drinking capacity; therefore, they wouldn’t find trouble.

Zhang Tie was modest, kind and didn’t talk too much. Although everyone was watching him in the banquet, Zhang Tie didn’t mean to do something special to arouse their attention, which won the awe of all the people at present.

After having three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere in the banquet was in a climax. Soon after the dancers and singers left, Fang Xinyi on Lord Guangnan’s side had thrown a glance at Zhang Tie as she told Zhang Tie with a smile, “Qianji Immortal, the news of your arrival has already spread over the entire city. As the dignified princess, Suxian’s marriage could never be handled in a hasty way. I am really curious about what you’ve brought here as a betrothal present.”

No sooner had Fang Xinyi opened her mouth than everyone in the lobby stopped what they were doing. Because Fang Xinyi appeared to crack a joke, even Lord Guangnan felt embarrassed saying anything about it. Actually, the matter of betrothal present was nothing serious for Lord Guangnan’s Mansion and Zhang Tie. The key to the marriage lay in Zhang Tie’s importance and sincerity. After the battle at the bank of Weishui River, Zhang Tie had been able to be on the same footing with Lord Guangnan. Zhang Tie’s sincerity also satisfied everyone by paying a visit to the whole family of Lord Guangnan and Bai Suxian in South Border. As to the details like betrothal present, even though Zhang Tie didn’t mention it, Lord Guangnan would also have people properly handle it in case of evil gossips.

Nevertheless, now that Fang Xinyi had mentioned it, nobody should stand out and judge it as a minor event.

Watching Fang Xinyi’s smiling eyes, Zhang Tie muttered inside, ‘I’ve not stirred up her; why does she stir me up? Her words sound both unintentional and intentional at the same time, which, despite being out of a good intention, is uncertain for the onlookers.’

However, as for Bai Suxian, Fang Xinyi’s words sounded like she was Bai Suxian’s “senior”. When Bai Suxian changed her face and intended to start an argument, Zhang Tie answered with a smile, “In my heart, Suxian is priceless. Any single hair of hers couldn’t be bought by even millions of gold coins. Therefore, anything visible couldn’t be qualified as her betrothal present!”

After hearing Zhang Tie’s words, Bai Suxian who was going to lose her temper immediately blushed as she watched Zhang Tie with full of emotions. Zhang Tie rarely sweet talked with her; however, the moment he sweet talked, he had caught Bai Suxian’s heart.

Stroking his long and dense beard, Lord Guangnan smiled comfortably as he acclaimed inside that Zhang Tie knew how to please her daughter and mediate conflicts in the public. Only with one line, Zhang Tie had pleased everyone at present. Lord Guangnan even threw a glance of approval that was known to men only.

“Qianji Immortal, you’re really versatile. You were unrivaled on the battlefield as your power as the divine dominator shocked Weishui River and frightened demons. I’ve not imagined that immortal’s one line could even match one million of sturdy soldiers on the love field. It’s really great for immortal to have this sincerity!” Fang Xinyi said with a decent smile.

“Hahaha…” Zhang Tie burst into laughter as he added, “I mean those portable are too light and couldn’t match the identity of Suxian; but I don’t mean that I’ve not brought betrothal present here. However, I couldn’t carry it…”

“Immortal could even brandish a silver secret item weighing 18,800 kg at the bank of Weishui River like a straw, how could you not carry the betrothal gift?” Fang Xinyi asked out of curiosity while all the others were watching Zhang Tie and wondering whether Zhang Tie’s reply contained his secret.

“The betrothal gift is my share of the benefit of fiery oil trade from the cooperation between Fiery-Dragon Bounty Territory and Lord Guangnan’s Mansion. According to the agreement, I could share over 82 million gold coins from the benefit of the trade of fiery oil in South Border last year; it’s said that I could at least share 100 million gold coins from you. As fiery oil gradually pushes into the market, I could get more. However, I don’t mean to take any of them. From now on, all my share from South Border in fiery oil trade would be taken as the betrothal gift of Suxian; because only such a betrothal gift could match Suxian’s importance in my heart. How about that?”

Zhang Tie’s words sent the entire lobby into silence. Everybody else at present were transfixed, including Bai Suxian’s dad Lord Guangnan.

The benefit of fiery oil was enormous because of its extensive and great use. Across the territory of South Border, Fiery-Dragon Bounty Territory and Lord Guangnan’s Mansion would share the benefits of fiery oil trade by 50/50. Whereas, Zhang Tie gifted them all to Lord Guangnan’s Mansion as Bai Suxian’s betrothal present.

Each year, there would be at least hundreds of millions of gold coins, which could afford many cities. With such an amount of money, he could buy almost whatever he wanted, including silvesecretet items and element crystals. What an unrival betrothal present! Even imperial betrothal presents were dwarfed by it. If these gold coins were turned into gold, a hair of Bai Suxian could really value tons of gold.

The betrothal gift could really match mountains of gold. 40,000 gold coins weighed one ton of gold. It meant over 2,000 tons of gold last year, which figure would further grow. What an unparalleled betrothal gift!

Bai Suxian watched Zhang Tie obsessively as tears came out of her eyes, which carried her deep love.

“In my heart, you’re always the one for me. Only such a betrothal gift could match you. Don’t cry!” Zhang Tie cupped Bai Suxian’s face as he wiped off her tears lightly…