Wedding NightInside the hall, a man and a woman sat upright in the main seats, their faces tense, occasionally glancing at the two elderly people beside them.
The man and woman were none other than Zhu Zhuqing's parents.
The two elderly men who distracted them were quite different. One was as swift as a ghost, always by their side; the other had a male body but a female appearance, and was alluring and seductive. They were none other than Elder Ghost and Elder Chrysanthemum from the Spirit Hall.
"Your Excellencies, would you please take a seat?"
"Zhu Zhuqing's father said respectfully. Although they were the most prestigious family in the Star Luo Empire, they had to be respectful to the two Title Douluo before them."
Ghost Douluo, like a shadow, turned his head slightly, glanced at the couple, forced a smile, and remained silent. Although he didn't have a good impression of the Zhu family, they were Zhu Zhuqing's parents after all, so he still gave them some face.
Chrysanthemum Douluo examined his slender fingernails and said calmly:
"Please don't stand on ceremony, gentlemen. Today is the joyous occasion of Old Ghost's apprentice. Due to our status, we, as elders, can only meet them here. We hope you don't mind."
He, a titled Douluo, was only being so polite because of Dai Yao and Zhu Zhuqing. Otherwise, he would have driven away those two Soul Douluos long ago.
"Of course I don't mind..."
Zhu Zhuqing's father forced a smile.
Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside the hall. A moment later, the door to the main hall opened, and Dai Yao and his companion, both dressed in red, slowly walked in. Upon seeing their attire, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes lit up, while Zhu Zhuqing's parents' expressions were far more complex.
There was relief, regret, and reluctance...
Sensing the familiar auras of Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo, Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback, then exclaimed with delight:
"Dad, Mom... Master, Grandpa Yueguan, what brings you here?"
Dai Yao left the Spirit Hall, and Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo appeared at her wedding, so it's no wonder she was so surprised.
Ghost Douluo said with a smile:
"Girl, you are my only disciple. How could I not come to your wedding?"
Beside them, Yue Guan looked at the two with satisfaction and said in a soft, feminine tone:
"Dai Yao, you did a good job, buddy, at least you knew to let us know. Otherwise, we would have missed your wedding."
"Your Excellencies, although our time at the Spirit Hall was short, it was an unforgettable experience for Zhu Qing and me. Without your presence as witnesses, Zhu Qing and I would feel that our wedding would not have been perfect. Here, I must thank you both for risking your lives to come."
Dai Yao expressed his gratitude.
It turned out that Dai Yao had informed his wives' elders at the Spirit Hall before the wedding began. However, he had already broken with the Spirit Hall, and he was deeply moved that these elders were willing to risk their lives to attend his wedding. After all, their actions meant offending Bibi Dong.
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but squeeze Dai Yao's large hand, deeply moved. It turned out that Dai Yao had made so much effort behind the scenes, even inviting her master.
Zhu Zhuqing's parents' eyes also flickered. It seemed Dai Yao's relationship with the Spirit Hall wasn't good; there were probably hidden reasons behind Dai Yao establishing the Green Lotus Sect…
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled upon hearing this and said:
"You don't need to worry, kid. Chrysanthemum and I are considered key figures in the Papal Palace. We're just attending your wedding, and His Holiness the Pope won't do anything to us. Alright, now that I've seen you get married, I have no other wishes."
Immediately, Ghost Douluo stretched out his hand, and a wisp of gray-black energy floated in his palm. With a faint surge of soul power, a soul bone that made one's eyes burn with desire appeared in Ghost Douluo's palm.
"Zhu Qing, this soul bone is my treasure. I obtained it from a 70,000-year-old soul beast, and its attributes are extremely compatible with your martial soul. I am your master, so consider this a wedding gift for you."
Ghost Douluo's gaze was gentle as he handed the soul bone in his hand to Zhu Zhuqing.
"No, Master, this soul bone is too precious!"
Zhu Zhuqing quickly refused.
Ghost Douluo glanced sideways at Dai Yao, knowing that Zhu Zhuqing would accept it as long as Dai Yao asked. Seeing the look in Ghost Douluo's eyes, Dai Yao sighed helplessly, took the soul bone, placed it in Zhu Zhuqing's hand, and said in a deep voice:
"Zhuqing, please accept it."
Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback, holding the soul bone in front of her, still wanting to refuse. Dai Yao sighed, took out two herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well from his soul tool, and handed them to the two under the puzzled gazes of Ju Gui and the others. They could clearly feel their bodies faintly craving these two herbs.
"Seniors, these are two longevity herbs. Please accept them. Otherwise, Zhu Qing will not accept your soul bone."
Dai Yao explained.
Although these two herbs cannot compare to the miraculous power of the immortal herb, their effects are still extraordinary.
Upon hearing this, Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo showed a look of realization. They were already quite old; although Title Douluos had considerable lifespans, they weren't limitless. The life force contained within these two herbs was indeed something they coveted. They exchanged a glance, then accepted the herbs, saying:
"Then we won't stand on ceremony. We'll accept this. Zhu Qing, you can accept this soul bone too, right?"
Ghost Douluo laughed.
Zhu Zhuqing finally accepted the soul bone and placed it into her soul tool. Then she bowed gracefully to the two Title Douluos to express her gratitude.
Ghost Douluo smiled with satisfaction and said:
"Haha! I've witnessed your wedding today, and I have no reason to linger. Farewell!"
Ghost Douluo felt he had spoken more today than he had in a year. With a flash, Ghost Douluo vanished without a trace. Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded slightly to Dai Yao, and then disappeared as well.
Dai Yao and Zhu Zhuqing were both somewhat melancholy. Their two elders had risked their lives to witness their wedding, present their gifts, and then leave. This act could be described as a swift and decisive act of revenge. Dai Yao snapped out of his reverie and looked at Zhu Zhuqing's parents in the main seat; the warmth on their faces was far less genuine than when he had met Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo earlier.
It's no wonder he acted this way; Zhu Zhuqing's parents treated her almost as well as the Star Luo Emperor treated him! It was already quite a struggle for him to maintain a facade of respect.
Sensing the change in Dai Yao's attitude, Zhu Zhuqing's parents were also upset. But wasn't this all thanks to them? If they had offered Dai Yao and Zhu Zhuqing even a little help when Dai Yao was in trouble, Dai Yao wouldn't have acted this way.
Dai Yao chatted with them for a few words, and after Zhu Zhuqing greeted them, he returned to the back hall and took Feng Wutong to meet her elders.
"Wutong, let's go."
"Dai Yao said softly. Under the red veil, Feng Wutong gently hummed in agreement, her face full of happiness. She nodded, her fingers clasped tightly together. She felt as if no time had passed before they arrived at their destination."
Inside the hall, an elderly couple, dressed simply, sat trembling in the main seats. Although the man and woman beside them tried their best to conceal their presence while chatting with them, the unapproachable air of nobility emanating from them still filled the couple with apprehension.
This feeling of superiority was something they couldn't even sense from the lord of the largest city next to their village.
This elderly couple are Feng Wutong's parents.
The man and woman were Qingluan Douluo and Lingyuan Douluo. They exchanged a glance, both somewhat helpless. As titled Douluo, standing at the very top of the continent, it was truly difficult for them to treat two ordinary people with such an equal attitude.
The door opened, and Dai Yao walked in with Feng Wutong.
Seeing Feng Wutong dressed in red, Lingyuan Douluo quickly came to Feng Wutong's side, took her hand, and happily looked at Feng Wutong's outfit.
"Your Majesty, Spirit Kite; Your Majesty, Azure Phoenix."
Dai Yao cupped his hands and smiled.
Lingyuan Douluo glanced at Dai Yao curiously, then pulled Feng Wutong aside and began to whisper. Qingluan Douluo laughed:
"Dai Yao, there's no need for that. Ling Yuan and I are just here to visit you. We'll be leaving soon."
Dai Yao nodded solemnly. Qingluan Douluo was a member of the Hall of Offerings, and the Papal Palace and the Hall of Offerings were sworn enemies. Although Bibi Dong had blocked the news of Dai Yao's departure from the Spirit Hall, it was not a secret to the Spirit Hall's higher-ups. Therefore, they should not get too involved with Dai Yao.
It was already extremely difficult to come to the Qinglian Sect at the risk of risk.
After chatting with Qingluan Douluo for a few moments, Dai Yao shifted his gaze, took Feng Wutong's hand, and looked at the anxious elderly couple on the main seat. Dai Yao respectfully said:
"I have met my father-in-law and mother-in-law."
Although Feng Wutong's parents are ordinary people, they are Feng Wutong's parents, and also his own parents. Regardless of their status, Dai Yao must respect them.
Dai Yao's attitude put Feng Wutong's parents at ease. They knew their son-in-law was no ordinary person, and that their daughter was fortunate to be with him. They were just ordinary people, and inevitably worried that their son-in-law might look down on them.
"Alright, alright! Child, may I take a good look at you?"
Despite her joy, the old woman still asked with some unease.
Dai Yao nodded, and led Feng Wutong to the old woman's side, taking her hand in his.
"Dad... Mom..."
Feng Wutong choked up. On such an important day in her life, Dai Yao had invited her parents without her knowledge and treated them with such respect, which deeply moved Feng Wutong.
Lingyuan Douluo and Qingluan Douluo watched this scene with deep emotion. They found it hard to believe that a golden phoenix could actually fly out of an ordinary family.
Looking at the imposing woman, the two elderly people were somewhat taken aback. The old woman shifted her gaze to Dai Yao and pleaded:
"Young master, old man, I know you are of extraordinary status, and there's nothing we can do to help you. My daughter is fortunate to be with you. I only beg you one thing: you must not abandon Wutong..."
Dai Yao held the old woman's hand tightly and said solemnly:
"Don't worry, I will definitely not let Wutong down."
"That's good······"
The old woman said contentedly.
"Don't worry, both of you. Lingyuan and I are both Wutong's masters. If this kid dares to let Wutong down, we won't let him off the hook."
"Qingluan Douluo laughed."
Dai Yao smiled and shook his head slightly, not taking Qingluan Douluo's threat to heart, because he knew very well that he would not let Feng Wutong down.
"Young master, my mother and I are just ordinary people. We're used to living in luxury here. After you and Wutong are officially married, we'll go back to the village. If you want to come home for a visit then, we'll prepare the best food and wine."
Feng Wutong's father looked at Dai Yao and smiled. He was extremely satisfied with Dai Yao's performance today.
However, although the people here treated him with great respect, it was all because of their son-in-law. He preferred to do farm work and then chat with a few old friends at the village entrance. The luxurious life he had lived for the past few weeks had made his bones ache.
Feng Wutong originally wanted her parents to stay at the Qinglian Sect, but she also knew that her parents' hearts were not in it; that small village was their eternal home. However, she was very reluctant to part with her parents.
"Okay, father-in-law, I will definitely come!"
Dai Yao said solemnly.
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After escorting Feng Wutong to her room, Dai Yao took a deep breath to ease his fatigue. He then went to the back hall, where he looked at his last wife, Dugu Yan, wearing a red veil. Dai Yao took her hand and softly said:
"Feel sorry."
Dugu Yan understood Dai Yao's meaning, of course. She was the last to see her family, and Dai Yao naturally felt guilty towards her. But she didn't dwell on it. Instead, she gently touched Dai Yao's forehead with her delicate hand, wiping away the fine sweat, before softly saying:
"You must be exhausted today."
Dai Yao felt a warmth in his heart. Dugu Yan was always so gentle when they were alone together. He smiled and said, "It's alright. Let's go see Grandpa Dugu."
Dugu Yan placed her jade-like hand in Dai Yao's and nodded gently. Under the resentful gaze of the egret, the two followed the egret to the room where Dugu Bo was.
Dugu Bo was indeed an extraordinary person, acting in ways that were different from others. He usually valued Dugu Yan highly, but on this extremely important day for Dugu Yan, he only told Dai Yao to "take good care of Yan Yan" before leaving without a trace.
Dugu Yan was very dissatisfied. On such an important occasion, her grandfather didn't care about her at all!
Dai Yao was both amused and exasperated, but he could understand some of Dugu Bo's thoughts. He valued Dugu Yan because she was unmarried and easily wronged, so he stood up for her. Now that Dugu Yan had married him, Dugu Bo had seen how he treated her.
Therefore, he entrusted Dugu Yan to him without any hesitation or words.
After escorting Dugu Yan to her room, Dai Yao returned to the back hall. By this time, all four wives had returned to their rooms, leaving only Dai Yao in the back hall.
But now Dai Yao is facing a dilemma.
With four wives in four rooms, he simply couldn't manage everything!
No matter which one you choose, the other three will have to stay alone in their rooms, which is really a headache! If you don't want to hurt anyone, then don't choose anyone. It's better not to go to the bridal chamber. Treat everyone equally. Anyway, there's plenty of time later!
Just as Dai Yao was troubled, he suddenly felt something strange in his pocket.
He reached into his pocket, pulled out a piece of paper, and saw it was a note. He unfolded it; it read, "Come to my room." And the handwriting was familiar—it was Dugu Yan's!
"Could it be that Yan Yan wants to have my wedding night all to herself and deliberately left this note? No, Yan Yan isn't that kind of person. In that case, I'll go to Yan Yan's room first."
Dai Yao's eyes flickered, and he finally made up his mind.
When he arrived at Dugu Yan's room and pushed open the door, the scene before him stunned him. The room was a sea of red, filled with a festive atmosphere, with red window stickers and red sheer bed curtains. What shocked Dai Yao the most was that on the large red bed, three women wearing red veils sat upright.
"See? I told you so! Dai Yao would definitely come!"
A charming voice rang out; it was Dugu Yan.