"Father, it's been two hours..."

A long silence in the hall was broken by Sigmund's deep voice.

Siger Hughes' eyelids twitched as he looked at his eldest son, noticing a hint of barely concealed worry on his usually composed face.

If it hadn't been for the intensely secluded training, news of who had won first place would have spread by now. Siger Hughes now truly felt the tension between hope and waiting. If their side hadn't been confident, like in previous years, they wouldn't need to wait so anxiously as a group. If the result was good, naturally everyone would be overjoyed, but if it came up empty-handed...

As everyone was worried, suddenly a loud shout from the doorman came from outside the hall!

"The young mistress and others are back!"

Immediately, the whole hall erupted in commotion!

All the family members, usually respected and feared in Nadas City, rushed outside the hall in a crowd!

Siger Hughes' whole body trembled, and his hands gripping the armrest turned white from the pressure. His authoritative face was flushed, and despite several struggles, he couldn't muster the courage to stand up.

He feared facing the greatest disappointment.

As he hesitated, Sigmund, who had been worried, once again spoke, but this time his voice was filled with extraordinary excitement!

"Father, Meiruo and the others won, they got first place!"

Siger Hughes' body trembled again!

Then he slammed his hands down on the armrests and dashed toward the crowded hall entrance like a shooting star, his feet hardly touching the ground!

"Clear the way! I want to see my good granddaughter!"

His roar startled all the peeking family members, and then he charged through the crowd towards Siger Meiruo, who was coming from outside the hall!

"Grandpa!"

Siger Meiruo, with tearful eyes, opened her arms and ran towards Siger Hughes.

Siger Hughes, eyes filled with emotion, embraced his granddaughter and sighed heavily, a face full of sighs and amazement, "My dear granddaughter, you all have worked hard, today Grandpa is truly very happy..."

Siger Meiruo, feeling her grandfather's unabashed excitement, felt bittersweet joy, wrinkling her delicate nose, and two streams of hot tears slid down her jade-like face, "Grandpa, Meiruo has finally lived up to expectations and won the competition, you can rest easy now!"

Siger Hughes released her, looked at his granddaughter's dusty face, gently wiped away her tears, and shook his head with a smile: "It's good to be back, it's good to be back, Grandpa's dear granddaughter... grandpa thanks you on behalf of the entire family of over a hundred people!"

Siger Meiruo, surprised and honored, quickly supported Siger Hughes, who was about to bow, and exclaimed: "Grandpa, please don't do this, Meiruo cannot accept such praise!"

"Silly child, you've sacrificed so much for our Siger family — Grandpa thanking you is only natural! Besides, do you know what would have happened if you hadn't won first place this time?"

Siger Hughes shook his head and sighed.

"I know, His Majesty was planning to revoke Father and Third Uncle's positions."

Siger Meiruo spoke with a complex expression, looking at Siger Hughes. "But... we succeeded, so the decision will never have a chance to be enforced, right Grandpa?"

Siger Hughes paused, then swept away his pessimism with hearty laughter, a laugh so bright, "Exactly! Not only that, our Siger family must seize this opportunity to become the top family in Nadas City!"

Immediately, a loud response erupted from all around, and the entire Siger family became as lively as a festival.

After the emotional commotion, Siger Meiruo didn't forget to pull Su Chen, who had been trying to retreat, and pushed him to the forefront, "Grandpa, Brother Su Chen is the biggest hero of this special training, um, guess... what level he advanced to from a Four-star Beast Warrior this time?"

"Four-star Beast Warrior?"

Upon hearing, Siger Tiger opened his mouth and shook his head repeatedly, "This kid, truly isn't relying on luck, huh?"

He referred to the matter of defeating Sigtin. Su Chen smiled slightly, with a touch of helplessness on his face.

Xige Yun and Sigeru, their faces now glowing with proud smiles, looked at Su Chen with friendliness. From the moment Su Chen saved Siger Meiruo, Xige Yun no longer held hostility towards him, instead regarding him as a benefactor.

"You silly girl, quickly tell Grandpa, Grandpa's not clever and can't guess~" Siger Hughes said with an unusually sheepish smile.

Sigmund also looked at his daughter with questioning eyes, but his authoritative demeanor prevented him from asking directly.

Siger Meiruo smiled mysteriously and pulled Xige Zhuxue, who had been smiling lightly, "Let Sister Zhuxue announce it this time!"

Xige Zhuxue froze, tried to refuse, but found herself pushed next to Su Chen. She could only face the curious and intense gazes and said with a light smile: "This guy, within half a month, advanced from a Four-star Beast Warrior to a Four-star Beast Master..."

Due to the similar pronunciation, many initially thought Xige Zhuxue misspoke, but upon realization, their faces immediately registered shock!

"Four... Four-star Beast Master?"

Siger Tiger's still open mouth widened once more in astonishment, his eyes filled with indescribable shock, and even his mighty tiger body trembled slightly!

Even the normally expressionless Sigtin seemed struck by lightning, his whole body shuddering violently!

The crowd buzzed with exclamations and sighs, no longer bearing the aloof demeanor typical of a prestigious family?

Siger Hughes stared wide-eyed at Su Chen, blinking repeatedly to ensure he wasn't seeing things, then he stepped forward, trembling, and gently held Su Chen's cold yet youthful hands.

"Young man, I've never admired anyone in my life, you're the first to earn my genuine respect! I am convinced, truly convinced, to advance from Four-star Beast Warrior to Four-star Beast Master in half a month, I've finally witnessed a peerless prodigy, my life is not in vain!"

In the end, he looked to the sky and sighed, his expression unusually enthusiastic.

Su Chen, whose hand was being held, was stunned for a moment, then laughed foolishly twice.

Siger Meiruo lightly pinched him on the back, leaned close, and whispered: "Fool, don't you know how to say a few polite words?"

He shook slightly, pulled his hands free, and touched his head, saying: "Elder Siger has praised me too much, I am not worthy..."

Siger Hughes nodded repeatedly, then turned sharply and spoke clearly: "Alright, everyone come with me into the hall, I want to record this day as a major event in the Siger Clan's history with several elders!"

The crowd dispersed, entering the hall in an extremely orderly manner, taking their seats one by one.

Su Chen and his group, as key figures, were given seats at the center of the hall, receiving admiration from all around. Then, under Siger Hughes' leadership, several elders jointly recorded this event in the Siger Clan's history.

After the record was completed, Siger Hughes smiled contentedly, his expression finally calm. He glanced around the hall, face serene, "Without Young Brother Su Chen, our Siger family wouldn't have been able to defeat the Biluo Family and win first place in the training. Therefore, while celebrating together, I have a joyful announcement to make!"

"A joyful announcement?"

Someone voiced surprise below.

Even Sigmund furrowed his brow, puzzled.

What's happening with Father, why is there joyful news that even he is unaware of?

Siger Hughes nodded slightly, looking at Su Chen appreciatively, and announced: "To thank Young Brother Su Chen for his contributions to the Siger family, after discussions with the elders, we unanimously decided to marry Zhuxue to him!"

"What..."

Upon hearing Siger Hughes' announcement, Su Chen was briefly stunned and then asked in surprise.

However, when he saw Siger Meiruo's face turn pale instantly, his next words got stuck in his throat. Hearing the gradually growing chorus around him, he only felt as if he had fallen into the clouds, unable to find direction.

As for Xige Zhuxue, her face, typically graced with a rare smile, seemed slapped as her expression froze, leaving only a blank, stunned look. She blinked at the equally bewildered Su Chen, unable to utter a single word.

In high spirits, Siger Hughes continued without considering too much: "Zhuxue's parents aren't around, I watched her grow up as her grandfather. I know better than anyone how much hardship she's endured. Now, with a talented young person like Brother Su Chen beside her to care for her, we can be reassured..."

Several elders nodded in agreement. After a brief uproar, most joined in. There's no other option, it's the fate of a large family member, unchangeable.

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