Lun Li took the Integrated Professional Competence Examination of the Martial Arts when he was in college and scored 85, just reaching the minimum requirement for the word "excellent". At such a young age, he was classified as a top-level warrior.

However, for Lun Hui, although being a top-level warrior was considered the pinnacle of ordinary professions, the number of people in this category was still not small. It's just that his old man seemed to have incredible connections and managed to land a position as an office director in the Royal Knights Reserve Development Association.

Just the name of this organization alone, even twelve-year-old Lun Hui knew that it was a prestigious and lucrative job. In this day and age, any organization associated with the Royal Knights, even just a nominal position, would be highly sought after.

Slap! Lun Hui felt a sharp tap on his head, and he angrily turned to see his old man's sinister face.

"Hey, Lun Li, why did you hit my head?" Lun Hui glared at his old man in anger.

"You little brat, let's review it again so we don't make any mistakes later." Lun Li said nonchalantly, his careless attitude contrasting with his fair and handsome appearance, not to mention his magnificent white suit.

"What's there to review? It's just choosing a wife, it's not a big deal."

For Lun Hui, women were not something he would think much about at his age. He wouldn't find it exciting to have four beautiful girls waiting for him to choose. Can twelve-year-old girls play video games with him? Can they play soccer together? Can they engage in pranks together? Clearly not.

Slap! Another slap landed.

"Honey, stop hitting our son on the head all the time, it's not good for his intellectual development."

At this moment, twelve-year-old Lun Hui was sitting in a luxurious extended limousine between his old man and his mom. Of course, if it was Lun Li who bought this expensive car, it would probably take several years' worth of salary to afford it. But leaving aside the details, currently the family of three was on their way to attend a banquet.

"Mom is right, that's why I didn't pass my final exams! It's because of you hitting my head all the time!" Lun Hui exclaimed in frustration.

Slap! Another loud slap, Lun Li wasted no time giving his son a tap on the head again.

"I can't believe you have the nerve to mention your failure in Chinese, it just makes me angry. The son of the logistics department director next door, who is in the same school as you, aced all his final exams. These days, he keeps mentioning it and it makes me feel ashamed." Lun Li paused for a moment, then quickly softened his tone. "But, you little brat, if you perform well tonight and bring us back a good daughter-in-law, I won't just stop your pocket money, I'll double it! What do you think?"

"Really!?" Although Lun Hui had no idea about the concept of a daughter-in-law, he had certainly heard of pocket money.

Yan Xianghua, on the other hand, did not seem to agree with her husband's suggestion and discreetly pinched Lun Li hard.

"Ouch, I had good intentions!" Lun Li rubbed his head affectionately, but then paused for some reason and repeated, "Twenty years, huh?"

"Hey, old man, why are you suddenly getting sentimental?" Lun Hui felt uncomfortable with his old man's gentle touch and quickly moved away.

"Ahem, anyway, let's go over it again. Among the Nolan Family's four sisters, which one do you want as your fiancée?" Lun Li asked with a serious face.

"I want the second one, Nolan - Lü Yun."

"Why?" Lun Li asked in return.

"This girl is intelligent, beautiful, and just by looking at her buttocks, you can tell she's fertile material for having children in the future." Lun Hui answered without hesitation, reciting his answer like a memorized script.

"Very good, but remember not to say the reason out loud. Although all four of the Nolan sisters, except the youngest, are beauties with exceptional talent in both literary and martial arts, as your old man, I can tell that Lü Yun is the strongest. If you really manage to make this happen, you'll be in for a treat."Lun Hui pouted and remained silent.

"Lun Li, even though you've repeatedly instructed me, why can't I choose the fourth son?" Lun Hui addressed his own father by name.

"Although it's not suitable for me to say this, it is said that the fourth daughter of the Nolan Family has had a strange illness since childhood," Lun Li mysteriously lowered his voice.

"What kind of strange illness? Is it the twitching type you see on TV?"

"It's epilepsy!" Lun Li almost couldn't resist slapping his son again. "In any case, it's a strange illness. No one in the capital can cure it. It's said that the girl won't live past twenty."

"That child is really pitiful..." Mother Yan Xianghua sighed in a timely manner. "Although it's not fair, there's nothing we can do."

"By the way, remember that the Nolan Family is different from us. Their surname comes after the given name, and it's pronounced as 'Lǜyùn - Nuòlán.' You should remember that," Lun Li decisively changed the subject and casually touched his chin, looking smug. "If we become relatives with the Nolan Family, we'll truly be half-royal relatives, and no one will be able to stop us from exerting our power and influence... By the way, you little brat, do you wash your hair properly?"

A strange smell came from Lun Li's right hand that was wiping his chin. Obviously, it was Lun Hui's fault.

"Washing hair is such a hassle. Just getting it wet is enough," Lun Hui shrugged, acting like it was something he absolutely disliked doing.

"You little brat, watch me teach you a lesson..."

After speaking, Lun Li immediately reached out and grabbed at Lun Hui, causing chaos in the relatively narrow carriage...

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Ukampa City is the capital of the Willow Empire and also its economic and political center.

Although it bears the name "empire," in reality, it operates under a constitutional monarchy system, where the emperor is more of a symbolic figure. Of course, the emperor still holds some power and is able to vote in the parliament to a certain extent.

This is an era of peace and prosperity, not only in the Willow Empire, but also on the entire continent. Under the guidance of the supreme deities, the various countries and races have enjoyed overall peace for thousands of years, and minor conflicts have been insignificant. The allure of religion can put an end to any warfare.

For the Willow Empire, the Nolan Family is considered a renowned clan throughout the country and even the entire continent. The head of the family, Nolan Hedda, is the famous commander of the Willow Nation Royal Knights and also serves as one of the twelve core members of the Senate. They can be counted among the top five influential families in the entire country.

Today happens to be Nolan Hedda's fortieth birthday.

However, this famous commander of the Royal Knights mentioned that he only wants to have a simple small-scale birthday celebration, so it won't be publicly announced. As a result, for a moment, the question of who would be qualified to attend the banquet of Lord Hedda became a hot topic.

Perhaps it would be one of the twelve core members of the Senate? Or the President of Thornhill University, with a history of a thousand years? Maybe the most skilled martial artist of the Willow Nation, Changchuan Valley? But no one would have expected that a mere office director of the House Knights Reserve Development Association and his family would be granted the opportunity to attend the party.

How big is the Nolan Family? For the small Lun Hui, it's really hard to measure. Just the fountain in the courtyard is probably the size of his own house's floor area. Not to mention, if this is just the courtyard, how could the nearby public park bear this?

Putting aside those endless and weird thoughts, Lun Hui quite liked it here. At least he didn't have to make a roundtrip after running a few steps in his own backyard.

However, although the mansion is grand, as rumors suggest, there aren't many people invited. Instead of describing tonight's event as a banquet, it was more like a gathering of a few friends and family members, especially in this magnificent and empty hall, where it felt somewhat desolate.

After entering the golden-made house, Lun Hui, this wild child, quickly got separated from his parents. It was probably Lun Li's intention not to restrict him, but Lun Hui soon found himself lost in the endless maze of corridors and rooms."Is this the rumored maze?" Lun Hui wasn't in a hurry. He didn't consider himself a restless child, so it was quite interesting for him to wander around these different rooms.

In a daze, Lun Hui surprisingly made his way to the fourth floor without any obstacles. Unlike the three floors underground, this floor was clearly decorated in a more special way. Coming out of the staircase, one could see four spacious halls, each the size of a classroom, with various female toys neatly stacked on expensive carpets. In the corners, there were pianos and harps, and the predominantly pink and purple decor was declaring this as the territory of young girls.

At the four corners of the hall, there were four large doors in different colors: red, purple, white, and black.

Lun Hui couldn't help but wonder. He didn't expect that there would be girls who would use black as the color around their room doors. After contemplating for a moment, he pushed open the slightly ajar door with curiosity.

"Is anyone here?" Despite entering someone else's room without permission, Lun Hui still politely greeted as a formality.

"Who is it?"

This room had a mainly dark color scheme, but it didn't make people feel uncomfortable. In fact, the warm breeze blowing in from the French window in the dead of night was still very pleasant. However, the overall feeling of the room was too deep, which was somewhat incompatible with the age of the girl sitting on the bed.

"I'm Lun Hui. Tonight, I came with my old man to wish Lady Hedda a happy birthday." However, Lun Hui still couldn't help but feel that this room, with its somber atmosphere, matched perfectly with this young girl.

Perhaps the word "girl" was an inadequate description of her age. Lun Hui weighed up the age difference. Although girls mature earlier than boys, he still felt that the other party was younger than himself.

The girl herself was not particularly outstanding. Her round and chubby face could only be considered slightly cute. Her black dress and snow-white skin did not create a contrasting effect or make her stand out. Instead, it added a touch of gloom to her.

"I am Night, the fourth daughter of the Nolan Family." The girl's voice was extremely sweet but carried a hint of timidity as it resonated in the quiet space.

"Aren't you used to meeting strangers?" Lun Hui obviously noticed the other party's somewhat awkward and shy attitude. He suddenly became playful, took a few big steps forward, and approached.

"Because..." The little girl was startled and raised herself backward like a frightened rabbit, almost falling onto the bed. "I haven't seen other children my age, except for my sisters."

Not to mention boys... It was evident that Night stopped herself from saying the latter half of the sentence.

"That's strange. Don't you go to school? You should be in the higher grades of elementary school by now, right?"

"Because I'm sick. The doctor said I can't go to school." Night seemed to have little concept of school, so the conversation was not as gloomy as expected.

"If you can't even go to school, then it must be a serious illness." Lun Hui laughed recklessly a few times, then sat down next to Night on the soft bed.

"Do you have to go downstairs to celebrate your father's birthday tonight?" Lun Hui asked.

"Originally, I didn't have to, but my mother and I were instructed to meet an important person tonight, so I will also go downstairs." Night's eyes suddenly brightened, and Lun Hui noticed it.

"Are you excited? Are you usually not allowed to go downstairs?"

"Although I'm usually encouraged to stay upstairs, I don't like going downstairs either." Night's voice was truly comfortable, and listening to it was like lying on a bed of straw warmed by the early spring sunshine, full of the scent of sunlight. "I'm just curious about which important person I need to meet."

"Perhaps it's a doctor who can cure your illness?" Lun Hui mischievously suggested.

"That's not possible. The doctors in the capital are already very good, and my mother and father don't have much hope anymore." Night's face remained calm, indicating that she herself also didn't have such thoughts.

Seeing that the conversation couldn't go further, Lun Hui looked at the little girl and asked a surprising question."I say, are you stupid?"

"Huh?" Night paused for a moment, seeming to struggle to understand the sentence structure of the previous question.

"Are you stupid?" Lun Hui laughed and asked again.

"I'm not sure, but my sisters always say I'm not very smart. I'm the slowest learner among them," Night thought for a moment and said firmly, "The eldest sister and second sister always rank first in exams, according to what our mother says. And the third sister is also very talented in the arts."

"Well, that's good," Lun Hui burst into laughter.

Night didn't know how to respond and could only roll her eyes at Lun Hui in annoyance.

Lun Hui was speechless. My goodness, this ten-year-old girl, despite not being beautiful like a beauty queen, certainly knows how to roll her eyes.

"What do you usually do in your room?" Lun Hui asked.

"I can only read books and listen to music. I have poor health, and the doctor told me not to use the computer or watch TV," Night pointed to the bookshelf that covered the entire bedroom and said.

"Do you like reading novels?" Lun Hui wasn't a bookworm, otherwise, her grades wouldn't be so bad.

"Yes!" Night suddenly brightened up. "Lun Hui, since you have a chance to go to school, you must know many stories that I don't know. Can you tell me some?"

Lun Hui hesitated, wearing a troubled expression.

"That's true. I'm not a good student, and I don't like reading either."

"Do you hear any legendary stories from other kids or parents?" Night blinked her eyes, resembling the twinkling stars in the night sky.

But for Lun Hui, she was indeed not pretty. Although Lun Hui, who had already entered her first year of junior high, was not mature early on, kids these days wouldn't have a terrible taste in beauty.

"Then let me reluctantly tell you the story of 'The Descent of Angels,'" Lun Hui asked with a determined face.

"No, no. The story is already written in 'The Divine Book,' and everyone knows it. It doesn't count as a story," Night shook her head like a maraca. She blamed Lun Hui for this. It was the classic story of human origins from the Divine Sect's sacred book, which told the story of an angel in the Garden of Eden forsaking immortality and leaving her homeland to come to Earth, and using a rib to create her first female companion.

"Ahem, then let me think." Lun Hui hasn't heard many stories. She was consumed by the thoughts controlled by the Divine Sect, and all the mythical stories have already been widely spread. It probably wouldn't deviate from the framework of 'The Divine Book.' "Okay, I'll tell you a story that I heard from my grandfather. But this story is boring, he used it to put me to sleep when I couldn't fall asleep before."

Night, the little friend, nodded eagerly.

And so, Lun Hui smiled and began telling a completely nonsensical story. This was the beginning of everything, or rather, the beginning of this particular time. Maybe if he didn't push open the black door but chose another colored door, or if he didn't choose to tell this story, fate would have no change.

But Lun Hui was still, fundamentally, a brat.

A brat has its own way of living and a code of conduct.

This short story took place a long, long time ago. A group of elite professionals from various fields formed a small combat team, attempting to challenge the almighty god. Among them were magicians, thieves, swordsmen, guards, elves, half-giants, and other experts in their respective domains. They crossed mountains and overcame many obstacles, reaching the top of the Mount Aoya Temple, obtaining the qualifications to challenge the divine beings...

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When Lun Hui and Night descended the staircase from the corner together, the living room, which was previously lively due to their conversation, had quieted down.

In the center of the living room stood a nearly 1.9-meter tall blonde man. He raised his tall goblet and tapped the glass surface with his fingers, producing a resonant and sharp sound, like a gentle breeze playing with wind chimes.

This towering, handsome blonde was none other than Nolan Hedda!Next to the captain of the Royal Knights, there was a petite Eastern woman with long black hair who seemed to lack presence. It was obvious that she was Lady Nolan.

However, Lun Hui felt a bit disappointed. Obviously, Night, who was beside him, did not inherit his mother's appearance. His face was somewhat round and square, which may have been cute when he was young, but not so much as he grew older.

"Hedda used to be known as the most handsome man in the capital when he was young. Now that he's forty, he still looks the same as when he was thirty. Women's worst enemy!" Lun Hui's cheeks were forcibly pressed by a pair of large hands, then vigorously rubbed.

"Old man, you dared to sneak attack me from behind?!" Lun Hui blinked, bared his teeth, and swiped at his father. "How dare you rub the cheeks of this youthful and handsome face?!"

"You're still considered youthful and handsome? Too bad I gave birth to a son. Now, while you're not too old, go and have some fun. Once you reach rebellious adolescence and leave home to find a girlfriend, I won't have anyone to play with." Lun Li scoffed at her son's self-description.

When Night saw Lun Hui being caught by the strange old man, he quickly ran over to his mother's side.

"You little rascal, have you only been gone for a moment, and already started flirting with other girls? Not bad, not bad, there's a trace of your father's charm in you." Lun Li chuckled a few times and then her face changed. She slapped Lun Hui's head once again. "Didn't I tell you that you can find anyone except the fourth son of the Nolan Family? Do I speak in one ear and out the other?"

"What kind of vision do you have that you can tell he's the fourth son?" Lun Hui asked, rubbing his head.

"Look over there, you little brat."

Lun Li grabbed Lun Hui's head and turned it to the left side of Hedda, not even ten steps away from them. In Lun Hui's line of sight were three "alluring" little girls.

"The one on the left is the eldest daughter of the Nolan Family, named Nora-Nolan. She is the child of Hedda and his first wife. She is a pure white race and a little older than you, thirteen years old. Look at her light-colored blond hair, inherited from her mother's bloodline from the far north. It is said that this child is exceptionally smart and has never given up the first place in exams. The black-haired little girl on the right is actually a twin with the fourth son, Night. They look like porcelain dolls, exquisite and flawless. They are nine years old this year and are the children of Hedda's current wife. Her name is Smile-Nolan. Although she is very young, she has already shown talent in art. She studies music under the first musician of Willow Country, Fan Xian, and is already making her debut in painting." Lun Li squatted down and enthusiastically analyzed the girls for her son.

"I say, Lun Li, are you a Lolicon? You seem so enthusiastic talking about them." Lun Hui sneered.

"Go away, you little brat. I explained everything for your own good. Listen to me for now." Lun Li spat a few times. "Now, let me tell you the important point. The girl standing in the middle with pale silver hair is your number one target this time — Rhythm-Nolan. I've personally seen this girl. She's only ten years old but already has the strength of an intermediate warrior. I estimate that she'll break through to the advanced level within two years. Most importantly, she's a half-elf." Lun Li paused mysteriously.

"This Hedda is extraordinary. He actually has three wives!" Lun Hui noticed that these four girls were born to three different women. Although the Willow Empire didn't restrict marriage to one spouse, in reality, aside from a few classes, multiple wives or husbands were rare.

The Elf race is located in the heartland of the central dense forest of the continent. Although in today's highly developed international trade and diplomacy environment, intermarriage between races is no longer as strictly regulated as in ancient times, in reality, the Elf race is like the noble class. This is not only due to the strong national power of the Elf country, but also because both male and female Elves possess strong magical and martial abilities. In addition to their small population and hospitality, the Elf race has always had a high reputation and status.

Lun Li almost choked on her saliva when she heard her son's response. However, she quickly realized that this brat had no idea of the value of a half-elf. It wouldn't be meaningful to say too much, so she shrugged and didn't continue to introduce. From an objective point of view, in terms of appearance alone, Nora and Smile obviously inherited their parents' good genes, achieving the ultimate beauty for their age in human standards. But compared to Rhythm, who had a somewhat "dreamy" look, they were still slightly inferior.Perhaps it was Lun Hui's creepy gaze that was noticed by several little girls. Even from a distance, one could feel the gaze of three pairs of eyes with different styles watching him. Unlike the curious yet slightly displeased gaze of the eldest and third daughters, the second daughter Lun Yun's gaze was somewhat indifferent and ethereal.

However, Lun Hui quickly became the focus of everyone's attention.

"Today, I invite all of you to celebrate my fortieth birthday and to announce another important matter," Hedda's voice suddenly became more concentrated, and the volume increased by a notch. "I believe you all are surprised why there are so few guests present tonight. I must responsibly inform you that everyone present, apart from my immediate family and trusted subordinates, are friends who share a bond of life and death with me. As I hope, the matter to be announced tonight is not intended to be spread prematurely."

With these words, the crowd was somewhat surprised.

"In my life, I have encountered countless crises, including assassination attempts from political enemies, battles on the battlefield, and struggles against illness. However, the most tense and thrilling experience was when I was young. At the time, while I was accumulating achievements by suppressing bandits at the western border, my team was scattered, and I spent a period of time escaping from the pursuit of bandits alone in the wilderness." Then, Hedda's gaze turned towards Lun Li. "At my most dangerous moment, it was Mr. Lun Li who saved a soldier unrelated to him from the brink of death. I remember fighting and escaping with Mr. Lun Li, killing a total of one hundred and seventy-four bandits along the way. When I was critically ill, Mr. Lun Li even used his own blood to save me. I will never forget this kindness and gratitude."

As he spoke, Hedda walked swiftly to Lun Li's side and bowed deeply.

The crowd was in an uproar. The one bowing was none other than the commander of the Royal Knights and one of the twelve senators of the core round table, an act worth more than a fortune.

On the side, Lun Hui squinted his eyes, finally understanding why the old man could enjoy privileges without accomplishing anything.

Lun Li was a person with a thick skin. After hugging Hedda, he raised his hands with a smile on his face as if he had just received the Dragon of Honor Medal from the Empire.

"That was just luck. It was a great opportunity bestowed by the Highest God to be able to help Commander in Chief," Lun Li flattered shamelessly.

Lun Li could clearly see that Uncle Joachim, who was not far away, was pinching his thigh hard to keep himself from laughing out loud.

By the way, why didn't Uncle Joachim attend the banquet tonight? Uncle Joachim and Hedda were college alumni. Unlike the ambitionless Lun Li, after graduating, Uncle Joachim joined the military and met Hedda. The two of them had remarkable achievements in the far northwest. Lun Li had once told Lun Hui that aggressive elves like Uncle Joachim were extremely rare.

After listening to Lun Li's speech, Hedda didn't expose the flattery and patted him on the shoulder in a friendly manner. They had known each other for many years, and Hedda naturally knew Lun Li's character. Whether he despised this kind of person or not was unknown, but Hedda still amicably patted his shoulder.

"When Mr. Lun Li and I parted ways, we made a promise. If our future offspring are of the same sex, they will become sworn brothers, forging a lifelong bond. If they are of the opposite sex, they will become a married couple, maintaining a harmonious relationship for ten thousand years!"

This statement shocked everyone!

It should be noted that the four princesses of the Nolan Family, except for the fourth daughter, who was rumored to have a terminal illness, the other three daughters had been arranged for marriage by various influential families since birth. It could be said that almost every prestigious family had their eyes on these three daughters. However, Hedda had been declining these proposals for ten years. It was not uncommon for children of noble families to have arranged marriages, but for both families to be of equal status was quite rare. Unexpectedly, today it was announced that this commoner was given the power to choose a spouse!

Hedda walked forward and ruffled Lun Hui's head, while Lun Li hesitated, seemingly recalling the embarrassing fact that his own child hadn't washed his head clean.

"Kid, which one of my daughters do you choose?"

With a wave of Hedda's large hand, he pointed to the third daughter.

This undoubtedly sent a signal to everyone. Although the fourth daughter was present at the party, it was clear that she was just going through the motions. At this moment, she was not standing with the other three daughters, and yet Hedda, seemingly unconcerned, only pointed to the third daughter, making it clear to everyone that the fourth daughter, who had a terminal illness, was not suitable as a marriage partner."I choose Night," Lun Hui said decisively.

In an instant, the entire hall fell silent.

Lun Li almost dropped his jaw to the ground. Everyone was astonished. They all knew that Night was far below the standards of the four girls they had seen earlier.

"Why?" Hedda's face darkened as she asked.

"Because I asked Night if she was clever, and she said she wasn't. I like dumb women. Smart women put too much pressure on men, so I chose her," Lun Hui laughed.

Lun Li almost wanted to slap his own mischievous child to death. He was frustrated and annoyed as he squinted and twitched his face.

Hedda, however, had a different understanding. The captain gave Lun Li a scorching look, as if he had understood that Lun Li didn't want to tell his son the truth out of excessive sympathy. Earlier, Hedda had informed Lun Li about Night's situation. It seemed that neither family intended to choose Night as the betrothed, but in Hedda's understanding, Lun Li had become a kind-hearted person who couldn't bring himself to tell his son the truth out of sympathy.

In other words, Hedda believed that Lun Hui didn't know about Night's illness!

"Well done, well done. Such a young age, yet possessing a kind heart. In the future, even if you don't strive for success and fame, remember to love your wife and take care of your family," Hedda made a decision, then raised her head. "Kid, here's the deal. Besides Night being your main wife, I will allow another daughter to be your concubine."

This caused an uproar. It wasn't enough to give away a daughter, but now they were adding a concubine? Moreover, this 'giving away' not only sent away two fiancées, but also brought a bright future and immense wealth.

"But, I only want one wife. It's not good for a man to be fickle," Lun Hui scratched his head in distress, remembering his mother's words.

According to Yan Xianghua, Lun Li, the old man, was handsome and charming in his younger days, indulging in relationships and promiscuity. It was Lun Hui's mother who had been skilled enough to make the prodigal son turn back. However, Yan Xianghua strictly advised her own son so that he wouldn't follow in his father's footsteps. But then again, Lun Hui didn't inherit his parents' gorgeous looks, at least not in the present.

"Hahaha! Not only kind-hearted, but also ungreedy. Very good, very good!" Hedda was very happy and laughed out loud. "In that case, I can entrust my daughter to you with peace of mind. I've been observing my youngest daughter, Rhythm, and she has a naturally calm disposition. Although she has good abilities, she still lacks a bit in dealing with people and matters. You, my boy, should take good care of her in the future."

Lun Li suddenly regained his senses. This was like a sudden burst of spring thunder. How could happiness come so suddenly!?

"That settles it," Hedda clapped her hands, making it a done deal.

Even Lun Hui himself was somewhat taken aback. They were staring at the four little girls on the opposite side, who were about the same age as him. Apart from the eldest daughter, Nora, nobody really understood much about marriage matters. At this moment, their expressions were varied.

And so, at twelve years old, Lun Hui unexpectedly had two fiancées in this summer.