SSS rank Mother-In-Law to an Invincible Family

"Sigh, it took us so long to reach the limit of this world," Hu Xiang said, letting out another sigh. "How did Bai Lingyun manage it? She made it look so easy."

"It was easy for her because someone was nourishing her, which helped her convert her strength faster. We didn't have that advantage, so we took longer," Tian Lifen replied casually.

"You're right. We should have come in earlier. If we had, we wouldn't have needed to go into seclusion and could've had a proper 'discussion' with him," Hu Xiang murmured, her cheeks turning slightly red.

Tian Lifen gave her a knowing look, a small smile playing on her lips. "Don't worry. You'll get your chance soon enough."

"I hope so. The wait is killing me," Hu Xiang said with a frustrated huff, crossing her arms.

"Patience, my friend. Good things come to those who wait," Tian Lifen teased, a glint of mischief in her eyes.

"I know, but still... it's so unfair," Hu Xiang grumbled, pouting a little. "At least we'll meet him in a few days, so that's something."

"Yes," Tian Lifen nodded, her tone turning serious. "But first, we have a bigger task to focus on."

Hu Xiang sighed again but didn't argue. She knew Tian Lifen was right, and they both trusted Xu Qianghua to handle the situation. Their main worry wasn't the task itself—it was how their first official meeting with Xu Qianghua would go. Even after knowing him for years, they'd never truly spoken to him face-to-face.

As they were thinking about it, the door opened, and two young women entered the room. Hu Liwei and Tian Meifeng paused when they saw their mothers' serious expressions, assuming it was an important conversation. But as they got closer and overheard bits of it, their curiosity turned into disbelief.

"Why are you both so worried? It's not like he'll dislike you. If anyone has it tough, it's us. We told him we were hybrids, but now we're the daughters of the matriarchs of the two most powerful Monster Clans," Hu Liwei said as she sat beside her mother.

"That's true," Hu Xiang admitted, nodding, which made Hu Liwei frown. This had been her mother's idea all along. In the last timeline, Hu Xiang had told them to present as hybrids instead of pure monsters, thinking it would make it easier to get close to Xu Qianghua. But now, that plan wasn't an option, adding to the daughters' worries.

That's why they had rushed over as soon as they heard their mothers had come out of seclusion. They needed advice.

"What's the big deal? He's not going to ask you about that until he mentions the last timeline, and that won't happen until you're really close," Tian Lifen said. "If he asks, just tell him you didn't want him to see you differently because of your real identity. That should be enough."

"Yeah, he's not the type to judge us for something like that, so stop stressing," Hu Liwei said, though she was starting to feel less worried and more focused on something else.

"But we promised him we wouldn't lie or hide anything," Tian Meifeng said, frowning as she thought about the promise she had made to Xu Qianghua in the old timeline.

"What do you mean?" Tian Lifen asked.

"In the old timeline, Brother Xu made me promise that we'd always tell him the truth and never hide anything. He said it would build trust and avoid misunderstandings," Hu Liwei explained with a small smile, remembering the moment.

"Oh, right," Tian Lifen said, nodding. "But I doubt he meant it as an unbreakable rule. It was more like a request. We'll deal with that later. Right now, let's focus on the meeting."

"Yeah," Hu Xiang agreed, her expression calming. "We don't need to worry about that now. We'll deal with it when the time comes."

"Besides, there's something more important to handle," Tian Lifen said, turning to the daughters. "You two need to be ready for the meeting. As representatives of the Monster Clan, you have to make a strong impression."

"Don't worry, Aunt Tian," Hu Liwei said with a reassuring smile. "We've got this. We won't let you down." Find your next read on empire

"We've been training hard in diplomacy and combat. We'll represent the Monster Clan well," Tian Meifeng added confidently.

"That's good to hear," Hu Xiang said, her expression softening. "We're proud of you both. You'll do great."

"Thanks, Mom," Hu Liwei said, grinning.

"Now, there are a few things we need to discuss," Hu Xiang continued. "First, the Zerg. They're the reason the top families invited us. While we know how dangerous they are, the other families don't. So, make sure not to share any details during the meeting."

The daughters nodded, their expressions serious. They understood how important it was to stay composed and keep sensitive information confidential.

"Next, the top families," Hu Xiang went on. "They will no doubt try to get close to us. Some may even attempt to bring up marriages to get close to us."

"Marriages?" the daughters exclaimed.

"Yes, but don't worry," Tian Lifen said, laughing. "We won't let them take advantage of you. You can decline politely. No one can force you."

"Right," Hu Xiang added. "And, if necessary, we'll remind them who they're dealing with."

"Thank goodness," the daughters sighed in relief. They didn't mind marriage, but the thought of being forced into one was unpleasant.

"Anyway, what matters is the alliance," Hu Xiang said, returning to the main topic. "We must meet new people and make new contacts.

That way, we can trade the goods we have on this continent in exchange, which can boost our economy."

"I see," the daughters nodded, understanding the logic. The Monster Clan's resources were limited due to their territory. If they could trade with the outside, they could get the goods they need and speed up their growth.

"But that won't be easy," Hu Liwei said. "We're talking about an alliance with the top families. It's not a simple matter."

"Exactly," Hu Xiang agreed. "So, we'll have to choose carefully. Make sure not to offend anyone or give them a reason not to trust us."

"Yes," the daughters nodded, taking note.