Elder Lawson stepped forward and said respectfully, "The Exalted One, this is our first official visit. Making it a bit more festive shows how much we value the madam. More importantly, it will help you make a good impression on her parents."
'Make a good impression? Have you listened to the nonsense you're spouting?' He was the grand Sect Leader of the greatest of The Demonic Sects, The Blood-Venerate who killed without batting an eye. Did he really need to curry favor with others?
Nerida spoke up. "The Exalted One, they're not just 'others.' They're your father-in-law and mother-in-law. We must show them the proper respect. Many of the brothers under our command would kill for a chance to curry favor with their in-laws, but they don't even have the opportunity. You have a wife—you should count yourself lucky."
He flicked his sleeve.
So be it!
"Just this once."
'It's only for the sake of that woman and the kid.'
