Marry Cao Ying and receive generous rewards.

Cao Ying's silence did not last very long.

The temptation of the Heavenly Flame was simply too great for her.

The conditions Shen Wen proposed, although sounding incredible, were carefully weighed.

She didn't seem to lose anything substantial; instead, she might gain an Opportunity to reach the heavens in a single bound.

A wedding in name only in exchange for a definite Heavenly Flame.

She didn't seem to be getting the short end of the stick in this deal.

“Fine.”

“I agree. But you must establish a soul contract, guaranteeing your promise that there will ‘only be the name of husband and wife, but no marital reality for now’ and ‘never to force the marital reality’.”

“And, immediately after the wedding ceremony, hand over the detailed information about the Green Lotus Core Flame to me.”

“Deal!”

A smile bloomed on Shen Wen's face as he agreed without hesitation.

With Cao Ying's Family background, she could still produce a soul contract. After she returned to the Cao Family and brought back a soul contract.

[1. Never use any method to force Cao Ying into a consummated marriage]

[2. After the marriage, assist Cao Ying in searching for the Green Lotus Core Flame]

The two concluded this marriage contract that seemed absurd yet fulfilled each of their needs.

Upon learning that the matter had been settled by the two, Old Monster Lin stroked his beard and examined his Disciple with a strange look for a long time.

In the end, he only sighed, “You youngsters... fine, since it's mutual, this old man will act according to his word.”

Although he felt it was strange.

But since both parties had confirmed it.

As the Master, he naturally had to fulfill his promise.

Thus.

Old Monster Lin personally went to the Cao Family to propose on behalf of his Disciple, with the status of a Grand Elder of the Pill Tower and a Dou Sheng powerhouse.

Everyone in the Cao Family was first shocked, then ecstatic.

To be allied by marriage with the Grand Elder of the Pill Tower, and marrying a peerless Genius like Shen Wen, who was already a Peak Dou Huang and a Seventh-Rank Alchemist at only eighteen years old.

For the Cao Family, it was simply like a pie falling from the sky!

As for Cao Ying's slight “hesitation”.

Under the weight of Family interests and the immense momentum of a Dou Sheng personally proposing, it seemed insignificant.

The Cao Family almost impatiently agreed to this marriage.

As the news spread, it immediately caused a massive uproar in the Pill Tower and even throughout the Central Plains.

Shen Wen, the closed-door Disciple of Old Monster Lin, the Grand Elder of the Pill Tower, was to marry the Demoness of the Cao Family, Cao Ying!

Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and Xuan Yi, upon hearing this, had quite complex feelings.

They had all originally thought very highly of Cao Ying's alchemical talent and intended to take her as a Disciple.

Cao Ying had been hesitating before.

But now Cao Ying was going to marry Old Monster Lin's Disciple. If Old Monster Lin also intervened, it would certainly be better than them.

But Old Monster Lin's status in the Pill Tower was transcendent and his strength was unfathomable; although they had slight criticisms.

Yet no one would offend him for a Disciple who hadn't officially joined their tutelage, so they could only accept this matter.

The wedding preparations proceeded at an astonishing speed.

Old Monster Lin and the Cao Family both mobilized immense resources, striving to make this marriage alliance incredibly grand.

Invitations flew like snowflakes to all the major powers in the Central Plains.

Flower Sect, Sound Valley, Burning Flame Valley, Ice River Valley... almost every noteworthy power received a joint invitation from the Pill Tower and the Cao Family.

“The wedding of Shen Wen, the closed-door Disciple of the Grand Elder of the Pill Tower, and Cao Ying, the young miss of the Cao Family!”

This news was like a storm, quickly sweeping across the entire Central Plains, causing countless discussions and curiosity.

An eighteen-year-old Peak Dou Huang and Seventh-Rank Alchemist, marrying the equally talented Demoness of the Cao Family.

Symbolizing the further consolidation and alliance of the Pill Tower and the Cao Family's power, it was enough to change some future patterns of the Central Plains.

On the wedding day.

Holy Pill City, where the Pill Tower headquarters was located, was livelier than ever before.

In the sky, various magnificent carriages pulled by rare Demonic Beasts and the figures of powerhouses flying through the air were endless, all flocking into the city.

Inside and outside the Pill Tower, lanterns and decorations were hung, and the rich fragrance of medicinal pills mixed with the festive atmosphere, permeating every inch of the air.

The ceremony was held in a magnificent hall in the core area of the Pill Tower.

Guests gathered in the hall, with giants from all sides and representatives of various forces assembled together, chatting and laughing, while their gazes occasionally drifted toward the hall entrance, waiting for today's protagonists to appear.

The auspicious hour had arrived.

Ritual music played, and the noisy hall instantly fell silent.

Shen Wen was seen in a well-tailored, bright red robe, his posture tall and straight, his face handsome, as he stepped into the hall with composure.

And by his side.

Cao Ying wore a phoenix coronet and a ceremonial robe, her wedding dress as red as fire.

Under the exquisite phoenix coronet, her already world-toppling beauty gained a few more points of heart-stopping glamour under the red makeup.

Bright red best showcased her beauty, not to mention that Cao Ying was already famous in the Central Plains for her enchantingly beautiful looks and talent.

One could say.

When the news of Shen Wen and Cao Ying's marriage broke, how many hearts in the Central Plains were broken.

In their hearts, they hated Shen Wen, thinking, ‘The grudge of stealing my wife is irreconcilable!’

Without a doubt.

As soon as she appeared, she instantly captured everyone's gaze and became the focus of the entire venue.

The two stood side by side, set off by their red clothes, looking like a perfect couple, drawing countless praises and envy.

Old Monster Lin, as Shen Wen's elder and the officiant.

Sitting in the main seat, looking at his most proud Disciple and the most outstanding woman of the Cao Family, a rare, gratified smile appeared on his face.

It was for the best.

After all, he didn't want his Disciple's future wife to be a burden.

He had no descendants and no other disciples; Shen Wen was his only Disciple, so he naturally treated him like a son.

The Old Ancestor of the Cao Family and others were even more beaming with pride, feeling honored by the association.

“First bow to Heaven and Earth!”

“Second bow to the Master!”

“Third bow to each other!”

Under the Master of ceremonies' loud chanting and the gaze of the hall full of guests, Shen Wen and Cao Ying completed the tedious and solemn wedding ceremony.

At the moment the final “bow to each other” was completed, the crisp notification sound Shen Wen had anticipated for twelve years finally rang out in his mind as scheduled:

[Ding! Detected that the Master has successfully married Cao Ying (Score: 95), meeting the System reward standards!]

[Congratulations, Master, on winning the beauty. Reward: devouring ancestral talisman, Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art (already containing Heavenly Dragon Qi)]

[Detected that the wedding is finalized, issuing betrothal gifts: Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi, heaven burning cauldron]

[If the favorability between the two increases, for every 10% increase, you can continue to receive rewards.]

[Current Favorability: 10%]

It's here! It's finally here!

Shen Wen suppressed the wild joy and excitement in his heart, striving to maintain an outward appearance of calm.

The devouring ancestral talisman, this was that Illiterate Lin's starting Golden Finger.

Awesome!

And this Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art.

Good grief.

He became Lin Dong in Fights Break Sphere?

And the “betrothal gifts” prepared for Cao Ying, the Crimson Emperor Fire Sovereign Qi and the heaven burning cauldron.

He naturally knew the former; it was a Cultivation Technique from another very powerful world that could control all fires in the world, while the latter appeared to be a Medicine Cauldron.

A wife requires a betrothal gift, a concubine requires a dowry.

This System is quite good at handling things.

A bit of a pity, he couldn't use these two as they were betrothal gifts for Cao Ying.

But... never mind.

After all, she is his wife.

Furthermore, increasing favorability between the two can continue to yield rewards, which is a good thing.

He hadn't expected that Cao Ying would actually have a tiny bit of favorability toward him?

It's quite a good start.

He slightly tilted his head, looking at Cao Ying, who had moved closer because of the ceremony.

Under the red bridal veil, her expression couldn't be seen, but Shen Wen could feel a slight stiffness in her body.

“Don't be nervous,” Shen Wen whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, carrying a hint of a smile.

The eyelashes under Cao Ying's veil trembled slightly.