Fake Husband of the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 538: Mercenary company playing instances on behalf

Chapter 538: 538: Mercenary company playing instances on behalf

Gu Feng had settled family matters and guild affairs, and then he focused wholeheartedly on accompanying Jiang Ruolin.

He was fulfilling his promise to make her stronger.

And Jiang Ruolin had already started Cultivating the "Emperor Jun Technique" that Gu Feng had given her.

Ordinarily, the two would occasionally go downstairs for a walk or browse the shops.

It was a very simple daily routine, but due to Jiang Ruolin’s passionate attitude toward love, their everyday life seemed exceedingly clingy.

Don’t misunderstand, it wasn’t Gu Feng who was clingy.

With the mindset of someone superior, Gu Feng was indifferent or unflustered by anything.

But eighteen-year-old Jiang Ruolin didn’t like his old-fashioned and rigid demeanor.

Gu Feng was Jiang Ruolin’s first love in this life, and at the mere age of eighteen, Jiang Ruolin’s everyday interactions constantly showcased the vivacity and sprightliness of a young girl.

She would actively take Gu Feng’s hand in front of crowds, especially on the streets where if other women glanced at Gu Feng, Jiang Ruolin would tightly interlock fingers with him to declare her sovereignty!

While shopping in malls, even if Gu Feng clearly didn’t want the ice cream and only bought one, she insisted he try it too.

When watching romantic movies, Gu Feng was like a robot, while a certain girl next to him would be hugging the robot’s arm, crying her eyes out.

"So this is what being in a relationship is like."

Walking on the busy streets, Jiang Ruolin, flooded with sweetness, beamed, "If we could continue loving like this until I devote myself to you, that wouldn’t be too shabby."

Jiang Ruolin smiled and looked at Gu Feng, "Since we’ve agreed on everything, we should go through all the formalities. You have to meet my parents; I want to be your concubine openly and properly!"

Gu Feng said, "What about you? When will you meet my family? If you don’t go soon, they might become impatient to pay their respects to you."

"Pay their respects?" Jiang Ruolin expressed surprise. "Does that mean you have a high status in the Gu Family?"

"It’s decent," Gu Feng remarked. "Whenever you’re ready to meet them, you might have dozens or even hundreds of people coming to pay their respects to you."

"You’re exaggerating," Jiang Ruolin said dismissively. "It seems like there aren’t many of your generation left in the Gu Family; most of the survivors are probably your elders."

Gu Feng said, "I may look young, but I’m not of a young age."

Jiang Ruolin chuckled sheepishly, "I know cultivators don’t show their age, but could you maybe delay meeting your family members a bit? I’m only at the Core Formation Stage, afraid that I might embarrass you. Let me prepare mentally, and I’ll go with you later. For now, you should visit my family first and make a good impression."

Saying that, she dragged Gu Feng off to her hometown without further ado.

Jiang Dad and Mrs. Jiang, having learned of the Gu Family’s connection to the Taoist Ancestor since their last encounter with Gu Feng, appeared somewhat uneasy when seeing their son-in-law again.

Unlike the initial meeting in the restaurant where Jiang Dad wanted to exert some fatherly pressure on the young man, this time both Jiang Dad and Mrs. Jiang were frantically brewing tea for Gu Feng at home.

Because Jiang Ruolin brought Gu Feng over somewhat suddenly, it left the two hustling in the untidy living room to entertain and tidy up at the same time.

They were worried that their son-in-law might find something lacking in their home that might embarrass their daughter.

The Jiang Family’s neighborhood in Yunze City wasn’t considered high-end at all.

It’s a four-bedroom, one-living room apartment, about 130 square meters or so. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Don’t be fooled by its size; ordinary mortal families wouldn’t have such conditions.

Ordinary mortal families are exiled to the remotest cities on Earth, not to mention that those places don’t even see the flow of goods from the Cultivation World.

Many children from mortal families, even if they have Spirit Roots, can’t afford their upkeep and have to be sent to academies to eventually join a family as an outer-court guard. Only after years of fighting for a family do you earn the right to buy a residence in one of the top-ranking Cultivation cities.

This is regarded as the best route of advancement for common people.

Even if many mortals with Spirit Roots rise rapidly through the ranks, most probably can’t reach the living standard of the Jiang Family.

Of course, if you compare it to the luxurious over 500-square-meter flat that Gu Feng gave to Lin Yue in Shencheng, it’s certainly not worth mentioning.

"Rest assured, both of you, I will not let Ruolin suffer or be bullied. I don’t know why she’s unwilling to accept becoming my main wife, but I haven’t made her a concubine either. With me, and within my family, she receives the treatment of a main wife, and I will not marry any other women."

These were some of the few words that put both family members at ease when spoken by Gu Feng.

Honestly, given Jiang Ruolin’s background and circumstances, not to mention being a main wife, even becoming a concubine in the Gu Family would be a stroke of luck for the Jiang Family.

You have to understand the value of being a 10th-level Cultivation Family in the Cultivation World.

When you contrast it against the struggles of the average mortal family, you realize what a tremendous opportunity it is for any resourceless family to marry a daughter into a major clan.

"We’re certainly pleased and happy that Ruolin can be with you. If that girl ever misbehaves, just let us know, and we’ll make sure to provide excellent after-sales service," Mrs. Jiang said with a toothy grin.

Being able to be a concubine was already a win, and here they were, sincerely expressing commitment on behalf of their daughter and even saying they would not take any other concubines. What more could you want?

Where else could you find a son-in-law like this?

Jiang Ruolin sat next to Gu Feng, and upon hearing her mother say this, she rolled her eyes.

Wasn’t that a bit too direct? Couldn’t you be a little more reserved?

Gu Feng asked, "I’ve heard that both of you have lost your jobs, do you have any plans for what industry you want to get into?"

Jiang Dad and Mrs. Jiang said, "We’re planning to take up outsourced work for the Star Alliance mercenary group, which involves taking on some lower-level instance missions."

Gu Feng didn’t quite understand.

Jiang Ruolin explained, "It means helping people with proxy battles in ’Original World’ instances."

"Simply put, ’Original World’ still contains many dangerous Cave Mansion instances left by Great Experts from ancient times, filled with their treasures. These ownerless Cave Mansions are very hazardous, with either lethal Formations or Fierce Beasts lying in ambush! Many Cultivators, to avoid accidents when attempting to explore these sites, hire high-level Cultivators from mercenary companies to assist them. That’s why there are hundreds of such demand-driven companies throughout the universe. They might not open often, but when they do, they rake in several years’ worth of profit."

"The outsourcing means my parents are just responsible for taking orders for the company. They don’t have to follow into instances to fight, and if the mission is completed successfully, they can take an 8 percent commission on the total amount of the order."

Jiang Dad and Mrs. Jiang quickly said with a smile, "This is all thanks to your blessing; thanks to Mr. Gu Zhancheng’s care, other companies have given us this outsourcing opportunity."

Gu Feng realized, "That’s not bad at all. If you two need help with that, I could lend a hand when I’m free."

Jiang Ruolin looked at Gu Feng with a coquettish expression, "When I reach the Nascent Soul stage soon and can go into instances, will you take me then?"

Gu Feng: "Sure."