107: Chapter 107 Marriage

At this moment, the crisp, sharp sound of a conch shell suddenly rang out from his robes, breaking the silence of the secret chamber.

Liu Yuanhua frowned slightly, raised his hand to take out a glowing blue conch communication device, tapped it with his fingertip, and quietly infused it with a gentle Dharma technique.

In an instant, an old, heavy, and authoritative voice of a man echoed steadily throughout the secret chamber: "Yuanhua, come to my residence immediately; I have an important matter for you to attend to."

"Grandson obeys, I shall arrive immediately!" Liu Yuanhua dared not delay, quickly bowing in acknowledgment, rising to straighten his robes, and stepping out of the secret chamber in a hurry.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Liu Yuanhua arrived at a magnificent green jade palace on the mountaintop.

Inside the hall, there were carved beams and painted rafters, jade pillars reaching to the heavens, and the Spiritual Qi was overwhelmingly abundant.

On the main seat sat an old man wearing a Daoist robe with green patterns. His white hair hung to his shoulders, his face was solemn, and his tiger-like eyes were bright and piercing, exuding an inherent authority even without anger.

He was none other than the previous Clan Chief of the Liu Family, Liu Qianxiong, who had already stepped into the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment many years ago and presided over Lingtao Mountain.

Liu Qianxiong's gaze fell upon the bowing Liu Yuanhua, his voice steady and calm:

"The Anping County Li Family's Chang-generation Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Li Changqing, is holding his wedding. Prepare a generous gift and represent the Family to offer congratulations."

"Additionally, the betrothal between Yuanting and the Li Family's Li Changan has been set, with the wedding date scheduled for half a year from now. This time, you shall take Yuanting with you. You members of the younger generation should interact more to foster friendship between our two families and solidify our mutual relations."

Liu Yuanhua bowed and accepted the order: "Grandson will keep Grandfather's instructions in mind and will certainly not fail the mission."

The scene shifts to the main hall area of the Li Family on Qingfeng Mountain, where the festive atmosphere had already reached its peak.

Everywhere in the Qingfeng Mountain range was draped in red silk, lanterns were lined up, and the joyous atmosphere stretched on for ten miles.

The clansmen coming and going all had light steps and smiling faces, with laughter filling the air everywhere, creating a scene of peace and prosperity.

Inside the spacious and magnificent wedding hall, the furnishings were elegant and grand.

The elders of the Li Family sat in the seats of honor, while guests from friendly forces sat on either side, chatting and laughing in a warm atmosphere.

In the main seat sat Clan Leader Li Huaming, his beard and hair smiling, his gaze gentle as he looked at the newlyweds in the hall, his face full of gratification and affection.

In the center of the hall, Li Changqing was dressed in a brand-new bright red wedding robe, embroidered with golden threads of auspicious clouds and cranes, which set off his tall, straight posture and handsome appearance, with an irrepressible, gentle joy hidden between his brows.

Beside him, Zhang Yuxi was also dressed in a magnificent bridal gown, wearing a Phoenix crown with hanging pearls, her face covered by a red silk veil, her slender figure standing gracefully and quietly.

The ceremonial cannons rang softly, and the music was melodious...

The clan elder Li Xuance personally took the stage to preside over the wedding ceremony, his old, resonant voice echoing throughout the entire hall: "The newlyweds are in position, the wedding ceremony begins!"

"First bow to Heaven and Earth, thanking Heaven and Earth for their protection, and for a smooth life!"

Li Changqing and Zhang Yuxi bowed together, respectfully paying homage to Heaven, Earth, and the mountains and rivers.

"Second bow to the elders, thanking the Family for their upbringing and long-lasting grace!"

The two turned and bowed to the Li Family elders in the seats of honor, their etiquette perfect and their demeanor respectful.

"Husband and wife bow to each other, from now on to be of one heart and one mind, supporting each other!"

They bowed to each other, the red silk swaying, their two figures facing each other gently, setting a vow to stay together for this life.

"The ceremony is complete, send them to the bridal chamber!"

As Li Xuance's final words fell, applause and cheers erupted in the hall.

A group of Li Family women, smiling brightly, stepped forward to crowd around the shy Zhang Yuxi, slowly walking toward the bridal chamber in the backyard.

Li Changqing remained in the front hall, calmly dealing with guests from all directions.

Today was the greatest happy day of his life, and his heart was full of joy and delight.

Whenever a guest stood up to offer a toast, regardless of their seniority or the size of their power, he would calmly raise his cup, refusing no one, and would drink it all, whether it was a little or a lot.

The guests who came to the banquet were all Sect forces and noble families who had been on good terms with the Li Family for generations. Everyone sincerely offered their congratulations, taking turns to come forward to propose toasts, one after another.

Clan Leader Li Huaming knew that there were many guests today, so he specially arranged for several clan disciples to be on standby to help Li Changqing block drinks and share his burden.

However, the fine spirit wine was mellow and long-lasting, rich in Spiritual Qi, and had a strong kick.

Even though Li Changqing was already a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and his Physical Body was far superior to ordinary people, he could not withstand the constant stream of cups. After several rounds of drinking, his cheeks were stained with a heavy flush, and his head gradually began to feel dizzy.

The banquet lasted for two hours, and the sun began to set.

Li Changqing's footsteps were slightly unsteady, and his eyes carried a hint of drunkenness.

Seeing this, Clan Leader Li Huaming gave a timely look. Two quick-witted Li Family disciples immediately stepped forward, gently supporting Li Changqing from left and right, and walked steadily toward the bridal chamber in the backyard.

When they reached the door of the bridal chamber, there was no one around.

Li Changqing raised his hand to dismiss the clansmen, then focused his mind and calmed his Qi, circulating the pure Spiritual Qi throughout his body. A clear and transparent Spiritual Qi rose from his Dantian, flowing through his limbs and bones, quickly flushing away the lingering wine and turbid Qi in his body.

In a moment, a cool sensation rose in his abdomen, traveling along his Meridians throughout his body, and the hot, drunken feeling quickly dissipated.

When a fine layer of cold sweat seeped from his forehead, all the wine power in his body had been completely expelled, his consciousness restored to clarity, with only the hot warmth of the wedding remaining in his heart.

The two attendants bowed and retreated tactfully, quietly moving away, not daring to disturb the newlyweds' beautiful evening.

Li Changqing raised his hand to push open the carved wooden door and stepped slowly into the warm bridal chamber.

Inside the room, red candles flickered, the warm light was enchanting, and a faint fragrance drifted in the air.

By the bedside, Zhang Yuxi sat as before, adorned with pearls and emeralds, the bright red veil covering her delicate face steadily, her figure slender and gentle, waiting quietly for her husband.

Li Changqing walked slowly to the bed, his gaze gentle and lingering, his fingertips gently lifting the bright red veil.

The veil fell, and a stunningly beautiful face came into view.

Zhang Yuxi's skin was as white and lustrous as jade, and at this moment, her cheeks were flushed like ripe peaches, pink and moving.

She shyly lowered her head, her long eyelashes trembling gently, never daring to raise her eyes to meet Li Changqing's gaze. Her delicate earlobes were completely dyed a crimson red, and her brows and eyes were full of water-like tenderness and a young girl's shyness, gentle and moving, evoking pity and love.

Li Changqing looked at the beautiful woman who would be with him day and night before him, his heart surging with endless tenderness and joy.

From now on, the person before him was his lawfully wedded wife, the person who would accompany him on his pillow for this life.

On the long road of cultivation ahead, through wind and rain, across mountains and rivers, he would have this beautiful woman by his side, sharing both fortune and misfortune, never leaving or forsaking him, and he would never be alone again.

His eyes contained deep affection, and he whispered softly, his voice gentle and lingering: "Yuxi, from now on, you are the wife of me, Li Changqing. It is a blessing of three lifetimes to have you by my side; it is the greatest fortune and fate of my life."

Although the wine power had dissipated, looking at the shy and moving wife before him, Li Changqing's heart still surged with burning emotions, his gaze hot and sincere.

He had cultivated for many years, devoted to the Dao, with a steady Heart-Nature, but in matters of love between men and women, he was still a blank slate.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuxi's heart jumped, and her shyness intensified.

She slowly stood up, keeping her head lowered, her slender, white fingertips trembling slightly, as she carefully and slowly unbuttoned Li Changqing's wedding robe.