Chapter 454: Chapter 280: Zixiao Palace, Dao Forum!_2

The server disguised as a child saw Old Chen and walked forward to ask, "Great Immortal, do you have an invitation?"

"Yes!"

Old Chen handed over a large red and gold invitation without changing his expression. The child looked at it and smiled, "So it’s Elder [I Want to Hold Grandson], please come in. Your seat is in the front row..."

Following the young server’s direction, Old Chen entered the banquet hall of Zixiao Palace.

The hall was decorated with an immortal aura; the so-called seats weren’t chairs or stools but real meditation mats woven from cattails.

At the moment, many people were already inside, referring to each other as fellow Daoists and chatting lively.

Old Chen went to the first row and sat down on a mat he found, then someone gently tapped his shoulder.

"Fellow Daoist, what’s your surname?"

"It’s Chen, with game ID [I Want to Hold Grandson]!" Old Chen replied politely.

"Ah... so you’re Elder ’Hold Grandson’! Hello, my game ID is [I really want to be Brother Dominator’s Dog], you can call me Li."

The young man who greeted him first was taken aback upon hearing this ID, eyes full of disbelief.

[I Want to Hold Grandson]?

This ID is quite famous in "Cultivation Fantasy". As a late-stage Divinity Transformation grand cultivator and the Law Enforcement Elder of the Artifact Refining Sect, Old Chen is known by virtually every player.

The player named I Want to Hold Grandson is known for "pay-to-win cultivating immortality," rumored to have spent nearly ten million in the game, unquestionably a top-class luxury spender.

Unlike other wealthy players, [I Want to Hold Grandson] doesn’t follow the shortcut of karmic force, doesn’t fall into evil cultivation, but goes through the merit route like ordinary players, steadily accumulating merit to raise his cultivation realm.

It’s known among players that Elder Hold Grandson’s spending isn’t about getting stronger, but about artifact refining...

Exactly!

This elder is obsessed with artifact refining; nearly all his spending is to buy various top artifact refining materials from the marketplace.

He likes to give the magical treasures and artifacts he refines to those destined, hence he has a high reputation in the Cultivation Realm, well-loved and praised by everyone.

As someone also in the Divinity Transformation stage of merit cultivation, Li had naturally heard of Old Chen’s renowned name, and moreover, he had once received a middle-grade magical treasure from Old Chen in the game.

But he never imagined that in real life, Elder ’Hold Grandson’ would be a middle-aged uncle; he thought such a nickname would imply the elder had white hair like a grandpa’s image.

When Li inquired why Old Chen, who didn’t look very old, chose such a nickname, Old Chen sighed.

"I might not look much older, but I am actually over fifty. People my age usually have their grandchildren already, except for my son who doesn’t even have a girlfriend..."

"Ah, really?"

Li was somewhat surprised.

Old Chen’s ability to spend millions in the game indicates a strong family background, which means his son should definitely be wealthy too, but how could a wealthy second-generation not find a girlfriend?

"Second-generation wealthy?"

Upon hearing this, Old Chen laughed: "You’ve got it wrong; I’m not a first-generation entrepreneur wealthy guy, my son is. All the game money I spend is given by him."

Son is a first-generation wealthy?

Li admired him even more, realizing that the peer he hadn’t met was not some idle second-generation rich kid but a self-made first-generation wealthy man.

To have achieved entrepreneurial success at his age, even allowing his own father to spend millions in games, how much did he earn?

Meanwhile, Li was even more puzzled.

Someone so incredible should logically have no shortage of women around, so why was Old Chen implying his son still didn’t have a partner?

"Oh, let’s not mention it!"

Old Chen waved his hand: "My son is just a workaholic, plus there aren’t many single females in the company, so it’s been delayed till now."

"The reason I participated in this Zixiao Palace Dao Discussion is to not only meet fellow Daoists but also see if there are any suitable girls I could introduce to my son."

"You’ve come to the right place!"

Upon hearing this, Li raised his eyebrows, pointed to the nearby "female cultivator" camp, and whispered: "Elder, look, today’s Zixiao Palace Dao Discussion has many beautiful immortals; why not choose one as your daughter-in-law?"

"Hmm, indeed there are quite a few."

Old Chen glanced in the direction Li pointed, then nodded in satisfaction.

So glad I came!

This Zixiao Palace Dao Discussion, set according to the "Zixiao Palace’s Three Thousand Guests," although not reaching three thousand people, definitely had over a thousand.

Among these more than a thousand fellow Daoists, at least three hundred female cultivators showed up today, most of them looking like they’re in their twenties.

Great, great, I must hurry to get their contact information and then go home to ask my son which style he prefers.

"Huh!"

While checking out his potential future daughter-in-law, Old Chen suddenly noticed a group of Daoists in black clothes and couldn’t help furrowing his brows: "Did today’s Dao Discussion invite Karma Evil Cultivators?"

"Yes, indeed."

Li explained: "The Zixiao Palace Master is benevolent; whether merit cultivators or karma evil cultivators, everyone can come to Zixiao Palace for Dao discussions, with free drinks and self-service fruits."

"This Zixiao Palace Master..."

Old Chen pondered for a moment, realizing this person was truly a brilliant character.

Zixiao Palace’s restaurant decoration isn’t simple, and the location is good; having such a restaurant in the central district must involve a couple of million.

And so, millions were invested, not to make money but to provide a space for fellow Daoists to discuss and teach Dao, truly commendable.

Free drinks, self-service fruit, and unlimited invitations; the money spent here must be considerable...

One mountain higher than another!

Old Chen thought this Zixiao Palace’s understated owner might have financial power rivaling his son.

Then herein lies the question!

Does he have a daughter? Would introducing her to my son be possible? A marriage alliance among equals seems doable!

Having his mind solely set on wanting grandchildren, Old Chen couldn’t help asking anyone he met, "Do you have a daughter you could introduce to my son?"

He was just too eager!

Each time he went to the square to dance with the elderly, seeing them pushing a stroller made Old Chen truly envious.

No way, not today, with all these female cultivators, surely there’s one my son would like; I must market one to him...

Old Chen had already thought it through.

Zixiao Palace Dao Discussion; what does Dao Discussion mean? It implies inviting some "highly cultivated" seniors to the stage to talk about cultivation secrets, sharing insights and experiences.

He didn’t have much to share!

When it’s his turn on stage, he’ll plainly say he’s here to find a bride for his son. Whoever becomes his daughter-in-law will get innate supreme treasures and chaos spiritual treasures as gifts.

No joke!

The game "Cultivation Fantasy" is produced by Tianba Studio, and if nothing else, everything in the game is available.

The prerequisite is winning over his son, willing to become his daughter-in-law!

Old Chen thought, considering their conditions and capabilities, which female cultivator wouldn’t be tempted?

The hardest part was how to win his son’s approval, getting him to agree to the marriage! If he doesn’t agree, even if Old Chen arranges a heavenly marriage, he won’t budge!

Also, can’t reveal the identity!

Old Chen knew his son was somewhat of a celebrity; revealing his appearance and name would likely garner online discussion.

Thus, match-making must follow a methodical approach and cannot straightforwardly declare, "My son is Chen Ba."

"So via an online relationship!"

Old Chen decided to temporarily keep the truth hidden from the potential bride, not revealing his son’s real name and appearance.

He had drafted in his mind:

"My son also plays ’Cultivation Fantasy’, has admired you for a long time. Could you add him as a friend as a first step?"