Chapter 974: What on Earth Is Going On?

The current situation at the scene was somewhat chaotic.

The heads of the seven great families were arguing, each refusing to yield, claiming their daughters were as beautiful as celestial maidens.

Lin Haoming was at a loss for what to do and could only stand aside, watching them bicker.

“Father, what’s going on?” Lin Hanyu, hearing the noise from the main hall, came to see what had happened.

“They all want their daughters to marry your younger brother. There are just too many candidates; I don’t know how to choose,” Lin Haoming said helplessly.

Lin Hanyu was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter. Still, she thought that getting her younger brother engaged wasn’t too early.

“Father, why not ask them to bring their daughters here so we can choose carefully?” Lin Hanyu suggested.

She hadn’t expected things to develop like this, but she knew it was all because her younger brother was simply too extraordinary.

His future achievements would be boundless.

These seven great families were here precisely to form marital alliances.

“Oh, right!” Lin Haoming slapped his thigh, immediately stepping in to stop the chaos. “Everyone claims their daughters are as beautiful as celestial maidens. Why not bring them here for us to see?”

As soon as Lin Haoming spoke, the clan leaders quickly agreed—after all, actions speak louder than words; let the facts decide.

Soon, everyone left to return home, each eager to present their daughter for consideration.

After the crowd dispersed, Lin Haoming couldn’t help but sigh in relief.

This situation was indeed too intense.

“Call your sisters over; let them help take a look,” Lin Haoming said.

“Okay,” Lin Hanyu nodded. In their eyes, this was indeed a significant matter—they had to choose a perfect bride for their younger brother.

When Lin Feixue and Lin Lan’er learned that they were choosing a bride for Lin Fan, their curiosity was piqued, and they soon arrived at the main hall.

In their eyes, this was a monumental event.

The Lin family had only one male heir, and naturally, they wanted the family to flourish and be lively.

Before long, the heads of the seven great families arrived with their daughters.

As they entered the Lin estate, the line of beauties immediately drew everyone’s attention.

Lin Haoming took a look and nodded approvingly. “Excellent, truly excellent.”

The head of the Huang family pushed his daughter forward. “Brother Lin, please have a look. What do you think?”

“Excellent,” Lin Haoming immediately replied.

Although the Huang patriarch wasn’t particularly handsome, his daughter was truly remarkable—well-proportioned, a beauty of the highest caliber.

“Hmph, Brother Lin, what do you think of my daughter?” The Shen family head, unimpressed with Huang, pushed his daughter forward.

Lin Haoming took a look and nodded even more enthusiastically.

“Excellent.”

These young women, brought forward by their fathers, all bore expressions of shyness, some resigned.

Initially, upon hearing they were being matched with potential suitors, they had resisted. But when they learned it was the young master of the Lin family, their resistance only intensified.

Who would want to marry a good-for-nothing?

But after hearing of the young master’s exploits, they all became willing.

A young powerhouse—handsome and strong.

He was the perfect prince charming in their hearts.

Especially upon learning of the fierce competition, they had taken extra care with their appearances, dressing up beautifully.

“What’s that? Look at my daughter!”

The other clan leaders felt they had to act quickly, or they would lose their chance.

Lin Haoming nodded repeatedly, then turned to the young women and asked, “What do you think?”

“They’re all very nice,” Lin Hanyu replied, nodding. These women would indeed be suitable for her younger brother. Particularly a few of them had notable cultivation talent.

“These older sisters are all very pretty,” Lin Lan’er added.

Lin Haoming was satisfied, especially since his daughters had already approved.

“Brother Lin, well then, who do you choose?” the Huang patriarch asked.

“It should definitely be my daughter. The rest are far inferior.”

“Shameless! Can’t you speak with a clear conscience?”

…

Once again, the argument broke out.

Lin Haoming looked at the current situation and felt his head throbbing. If he had to choose just one, it would indeed be difficult to justify.

It might even lead to a bloody conflict.

“Father, why not choose them all?” Lin Hanyu suggested.

Lin Haoming remained silent. Perhaps this was indeed the best solution.

This way, none of the families would be offended, and they could all coexist peacefully in the future.

“All of your daughters are wonderful. Why not all join the Lin family?” Lin Haoming proposed.

Upon hearing this, everyone hesitated, exchanging glances, but eventually gritted their teeth.

“Fine, this proposal is acceptable.”

In the eyes of the seven great clan leaders, if they didn’t form a marital alliance with the Lin family, their future might be perilous.

If that was the case, maintaining stability in Shenglong City would be best.

Although the Lin family would eventually dominate, at least the seven families would remain on equal footing.

“I’ll go tell my older brother right away,” Lin Lan’er said excitedly, rushing toward where Lin Fan lived.

“Brother Lin, since the matter is settled, may we meet the young master Lin?” one of the clan leaders asked.

“Of course, please follow me,” Lin Haoming replied.

…

At that moment, in an elegant small courtyard,

Lin Fan stood on the water’s surface in the middle of a lake, eyes lightly closed, his consciousness merging with the heavens and earth.

Only after sensing the laws of the universe did Lin Fan truly understand how magnificent the Infinite Continent was.

Its heavenly energies and cosmic structure were even more vast and intricate than the ancient Saint Realm after the fusion of countless worlds.

This world was indeed formidable.

Fueled with boundless determination, Lin Fan was determined to rapidly enhance his strength in this world.

The Heaven Sect was a good path, but Lin Fan had no intention of being just an ordinary disciple. His starting point must be higher.

Only then would he be valued, gaining access to deeper martial cultivation techniques and divine abilities.

“Brother…” Just as Lin Fan was immersed in his thoughts, Lin Lan’er came running from afar.

“Father has found you a bunch of brides.”

The first part of her sentence didn’t affect Lin Fan much, but the second part made him freeze.

What the hell was going on now?

Brides?

He was only eleven in this life—wasn’t getting married a bit early?

But that wasn’t even the main issue.

The phrase “a bunch of brides” caught his attention.

What did that mean? A strange feeling crept over him.

Just then, noise came from a distance.

Lin Fan focused his gaze and saw Lin Haoming approaching with a group of people.

Following closely behind were a group of young women.

Most of them were not very old, around their teens.

The youngest might only be eleven or twelve.

What the hell was going on here? These were all still children.

Back in his previous life, that could earn you a minimum of three years in prison or even the death penalty.