And Xiao Kangcheng’s expression was even more spectacular, moving from initial shock to later numbness, and finally to a stage of disbelief.
What his two daughters had said about Great Xia was truly astonishing to him. Despite his trust in his daughters, he couldn’t help but turn his head to look at Xiao Yuan for confirmation.
Seeing Xiao Yuan nod slightly, Xiao Kangcheng immediately fell silent and completely believed his daughters’ words.
"Father, there’s no time to lose. Let’s join them quickly!"
"Eldest sister is right, Father. The sooner we join, the sooner our lives will improve. We can’t delay."
Despite the eagerness in the voices of his two daughters, Xiao Kangcheng looked up at Xia Chuan ahead, remaining silent and not responding.
Xiao Ning and her sister exchanged glances, puzzled by their father’s reaction.
They both knew that their father had no objections to joining Great Xia; otherwise, he wouldn’t have sent Uncle Yuan to investigate.
What other worries could he have?
Xiao Ning thought for a moment, looked at the group of people from Great Xia not far ahead, turned to her father, and softly said, "Father, do you know why Brother Xia Chuan brought so many people tonight?"
Xiao Kangcheng was taken aback.
What other reason could there be than to intimidate these eleven camps?
Xiao Ning guessed what her father was thinking, shook her head, and said, "Intimidation is secondary, and there’s no need to bring so many people, even half would be enough..."
Pausing here, Xiao Ning continued, "The most important reason Brother Xia Chuan brought so many people tonight is to move everyone from the Three Tigers Camp to Great Xia."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Kangcheng instantly understood why his daughter had mentioned this.
"Father, at Five Ape Mountain there are a total of eleven camps, and our Xiao River isn’t particularly strong. There is a difference between going first and going later. If we don’t seize the opportunity and wait until later, inevitably..."
We might be neglected!
As an elderly man, Xiao Kangcheng naturally understood his daughter’s intentions.
But he clearly had concerns in his heart and was unwilling to relent.
Xiao Ning and Xiao Yu didn’t know why and could only cast a pleading glance at Xiao Yuan, hoping he could persuade their father.
However, Xiao Yuan seemed to know something and just shrugged without speaking.
"So, Leader Xiao, do you still have concerns?"
The sisters, Xiao Ning and Xiao Yu, turned their heads upon hearing the voice and discovered that Xia Chuan had brought a few people over to their group of six without them knowing when.
It was only natural that Xia Chuan had overheard their conversation.
Xiao Kangcheng offered a wry smile and cupped his hands, "Lord Xia Chuan, I misunderstood. With such generous conditions at Great Xia, what concerns could I possibly have? It’s just that..."
Stopping his voice here, he continued:
"Lord, could you agree to a condition for me? As long as you agree, I, Xiao, will immediately go back and have the camp pack up and tonight accompany you all to settle at Great Xia Camp. How about it?"
Xia Chuan laughed heartily and said, "Leader Xiao, go ahead and speak. Any request, as long as I can make the decision, I will definitely agree!"
From his understanding of Xiao Kangcheng, the other party would not make any excessive demands.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Kangcheng immediately smiled, pointed to his eldest daughter Xiao Ning, and spoke with clasped hands:
"My daughter, ever since Lord Xia Chuan came to the camp last time, has been distracted. After following you to Great Xia Camp this time, she’s even become a different person. I, Xiao, shamelessly request for my daughter to be given in marriage to Lord Xia Chuan. I only have this one request. Lord Xia Chuan just said anything he could decide on, he would surely agree, so you mustn’t go back on your word!"
As soon as Xiao Kangcheng spoke these words, Xia Chuan was instantly stunned.
Not only Xia Chuan, but everyone from Great Xia was also taken aback.
Soon after, laughter erupted.
"Minister, he’s proposing to you, hahahaha!"
"Hahahaha, well done, Leader Xiao!"
"Hehehe, Lord Minister, a wife has been delivered to you."
Yuwen Dao, Qiu Peng, and the rest of the Great Xia group, after realizing what was happening, all chimed in to tease, bursting into laughter.
"Father, what nonsense are you talking about? I won’t talk to you anymore!"
Meanwhile, Xiao Ning, the person involved, had long blushed red.
Apparently, she hadn’t expected her father Xiao Kangcheng to say such a thing, and she stomped her feet repeatedly in anger, reprimanding her father’s nonsense.
Yet, while reprimanding, she inadvertently glanced at Xia Chuan from the corner of her eye, clearly harboring a glimmer of anticipation deep in her eyes.
Next to her, her sister Xiao Yu, seeing her elder sister’s shy demeanor, couldn’t help but chuckle. But her pupils also carried a trace of complexity, her thoughts unknown.
Xia Chuan stood there for a long time unable to speak. Though he had the final say in Great Xia, he truly lacked experience in such matters. Although he didn’t blush, he also didn’t know what to say.
Refusal seemed unkind, and he did indeed have a good impression of Xiao Ning.
But to agree immediately...
Suddenly something dawned on him, his eyes lit up, and he smiled, saying:
"Leader Xiao, I’m afraid I really can’t make such a decision. Though my parents are no longer with us, my elder brother..."
Before Xia Chuan could finish his perfectly thought-out reason, a clear voice came from behind the crowd.
The Great Xia crowd immediately felt a jolt upon hearing the voice.
The jovial atmosphere of joking just a moment ago instantly turned serious and tense.