Chapter 37: The Grand Wedding

"Sound Valley has been closed for a long time; now is the perfect time for our Sound Valley to re-emerge." Regarding Xiao Han's confusion, Tianyin Laoren did not beat around the bush and began to explain.

"But what does that have to do with you staying temporarily at Langya Pavilion?" Xiao Han looked blank. It was understandable for Sound Valley Disciples to travel through the Central Plains for training, but surely a Half-Saint powerhouse like you didn't need to?

At this, Tianyin Laoren felt a bit embarrassed, yet even more filled with a strong sense of pride.

"Isn't this all for my little apprentice?"

"Apprentice? Since when did you have an apprentice?" Xiao Han had not been back for long and knew nothing about Tianyin Laoren taking on an apprentice.

"Oh, right," Tianyin Laoren suddenly remembered that this kid probably didn't know.

"Didn't you tell me back then to find a genius who could cultivate two types of Dou Techniques simultaneously?

This is the person I found."

Then, with another burst of excitement, "To encounter such an uncut jade in my lifetime—it seems my Sound Valley is destined to flourish!"

"Yo-ho, old man, you're quite confident in that apprentice of yours."

That goes without saying, Tianyin Laoren rolled his eyes inwardly.

"Can I meet them?"

"Fine," Tianyin Laoren looked reluctant.

"But this must be kept secret. I'll bring them to see you in a while."

"Look at how unpromising you are. Tch!" Xiao Han curled his lip in disdain.

"I have a Disciple too, and they are definitely no worse than yours."

"Oh?" Now I'm interested, Tianyin Laoren asked: "What is their cultivation level? How old are they?"

"What are you planning?" Xiao Han looked at Tianyin Laoren with a guarded expression. One couldn't blame him; as leaders of such factions, they had basically developed an occupational disease.

Seeing a genius wandering outside made them want to take them away, and encountering another family's genius usually triggered three thoughts: jealousy, poaching, or killing them outright.

Even though Tianyin Laoren was familiar to him, he couldn't afford to let his guard down!

"Look at you," seeing Xiao Han's reaction, Tianyin Laoren knew exactly what he was thinking. "Am I that kind of person?"

"Fine, but they are only a Dou Zhe right now," Xiao Han said with some helplessness. "I'll let you see them in another twenty years."

"Alright." Although he was still dissatisfied with Xiao Han guarding against him, he also showed great curiosity about that Disciple of his.

There was no other reason; if even their relationship could make Xiao Han that guarded, it seemed this little apprentice's talent was truly outstanding!

In truth, what Xiao Han was thinking was: if I let you know that the kid is so disrespectful to me, where would I, a great Dou Saint realm expert, put my face?

……

Just as Xiao Han was about to say something, Ye Jianxin walked in and said something to Xiao Han.

His expression changed, and he hurriedly bid farewell to Tianyin Laoren.

Many people thought something had happened, but then they saw Ye Jianxin say with a face full of smiles:

"In another quarter of an hour, the grand wedding will begin, and the Pavilion Master has already gone to prepare.

Distinguished guests, please look forward to it."

"Oh." Everyone suddenly realized. There was no helping it; there had been so many things happening today that they had momentarily forgotten their original purpose.

In an instant, sounds of congratulations rose one after another.

A quarter of an hour later, Yi Huang arrived slowly under the gaze of the crowd.

She wore a wedding dress of cloud brocade embroidered with golden threads outlining blood-colored spider lilies, resembling the flowing clouds at the horizon, covered by an outer layer of extremely soft and thin crimson shark silk, and her peerless beauty was veiled by a bridal cloth adorned with rice-grain-sized southern pearls.

Graceful and luxurious, with an unparalleled temperament.

Although the people present could not see her magnificent face, they were amazed by her temperament that outshone all others.

At this moment, Xiao Han, as the groom, stood frozen in place, somewhat at a loss.

But soon, under Ye Jianxin's reminder, he regained that detached and ethereal temperament once again.

Step by step, he walked toward the bride...

………

After a whole day of exhaustion, Xiao Han felt as if his entire body no longer belonged to him.

Even fighting those two Dou Saint powerhouses, Tianming Laoyao and the other, hadn't been this tiring.

He collapsed onto the floor all at once, sitting with his back against the edge of the bed.

At this time, Yi Huang had already removed her makeup and was wearing casual clothes. Seeing Xiao Han's state, Yi Huang gave him a reproachful look.

"Look at you!"

"Hehe," Xiao Han chuckled. Then he stared at Yi Huang without blinking.

After a long while, Yi Huang felt her cheeks burning intensely under Xiao Han's gaze, turning red from her neck all the way to her earlobes.

She turned away, feeling somewhat shy, "What are you staring at?"

"Looking at how beautiful you are!" Xiao Han, who used to be tongue-tied, seemed to have had a breakthrough tonight, with sweet words coming one after another.

To this, Yi Huang could only choose to remain silent, silently enduring Xiao Han's burning gaze.

However, after an unknown amount of time, a single sentence from Xiao Han suddenly made her feel a mix of fear, shyness, and a little bit of anticipation.

"Huang'er, shouldn't we get down to business?"

Xiao Han quietly moved closer to Yi Huang.

"W-what business?" Yi Huang stiffened, saying somewhat unnaturally.

Although she had long anticipated this, when it actually came to it, it would be impossible for Yi Huang not to be nervous.

"Take a guess!" Suddenly, Yi Huang felt a pair of large hands firmly clasp her slender waist, her whole body tensed up, but soon relaxed again.

He rested his head on Yi Huang's shoulder, feeling that gentleness, his nose twitching slightly as he caught the faint, clear fragrance emanating from that delicate body.

Xiao Han closed his eyes slightly and said with some emotion: "We have known each other for over a hundred years now!"

"Yes, it has already been one hundred and twenty years." Leaning lightly against the man's broad chest and feeling that heavy, warm breath, Yi Huang immediately felt a sense of peace.

"Do you still remember when you were being chased around back then?" Thinking of the disheveled state Xiao Han was in while being hunted, Yi Huang could not help but burst into a giggle.

"But it's fortunate that I was hunted," Xiao Han did not mind the other's mockery at all, feeling somewhat grateful instead,

"If it hadn't been for that, I might never have met a girl as suitable as you in this lifetime."

"Hmph~" Yi Huang let out a cold snort as if dissatisfied, "I wonder which lecher it was back then who actually dared to barge into this young lady's boudoir?"

Thinking of how someone had been so glib and lacked any proper decorum back then, looking extremely punchable, Yi Huang could not help but turn her head and bite down.

"Hiss~"

Xiao Han could not help but gasp in cold air. It seems that no matter which world it is, biting people and pinching the soft flesh at the waist are innate skills for girls.

However, Xiao Han immediately smiled, "But, being bitten once is worth it if I can trade it for a wife."

"Don't you think so~"

Yi Huang subconsciously averted her gaze, "I don't know, but this bit today is not enough."

Fine then, whatever makes you happy from now on!

Xiao Han did not care at all; after all, the advantage had already been taken, so did she think she could still run?

But, looking at the feast for the eyes in front of him, Xiao Han could not help but lick his lips, then quietly leaned his head in.

Seeming to sense something, Yi Huang turned her head abruptly, and suddenly her mouth was blocked; her eyes, carrying a hint of allure, widened suddenly: "..."

Soon after, the lamp flames flickered, and there was no more talk for the night...