"Huh? Why are you the protagonist at Young Master Sui's wedding? Are you going to snatch the bride? That's so exciting! Are you two going to duel? When? I'll be the referee."
Upon hearing there was gossip to be had, Young Master Lei's spirits immediately lifted, and within seconds, he had concocted a dramatic love triangle involving intense rivalry and conflict in his mind.
"Get lost,"
Sui Xiaohang gave Wan Lei a disgusted look.
"According to the customs of my hometown, on the wedding day, both the bride and groom must invite an outsider from the spiritual path to offer blessings. Why wouldn't I use a ready-made Daoist priest? Not only do I not have to pay any fees, but I can also receive monetary gifts. What a great deal."
"There's such a custom?"
"Damn it, are you from the Lan Ning Kingdom? How can you not even know this?"
"How would I know? I've never been married before."
"You only cared about stuffing your face at banquets before. You always snatched the braised pork knuckles I love the most. Take this chance to learn properly, so you won't be clueless when you marry Fang Xiaoyu. It'll be so embarrassing. Don't cling to me, why did I even meet such a blockhead like you."
Watching them banter and tease each other, Fang Xiaoyu's eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled from the side.
She had no friends, so she found their unfiltered mutual teasing amusing and wanted to join in. However, she realized she didn't know anyone well enough.
"What about Feng Silu? Does she need a Daoist priest too?"
"Not a Daoist priest; she's the bride, so she needs a Daoist nun."
"Heh, that's a rare sight. I've never seen a Daoist nun in my life."
"There are old Daoist nuns with white hair and missing teeth at the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. If you're interested, you can go have a look. Maybe she'll suit your taste."
"Scram. My standards are high. Besides my Little Yu, I don't want anyone else."
"Tsk, is she your Little Yu? Little Yu is the goddess of all of us, so Little Yu belongs to everyone, not your private property. Quickly return Little Yu to us."
"Duel then!"
"Are you scared of me?"
"Speaking of Feng Silu, has she found a Daoist nun yet? If not, we can abduct one from the Central Region."
"Forget it. That's my father-in-law's concern. Does it need you?"
"Your father-in-law is your dad. Call me 'Dad' and I'll find you a Daoist nun."
"Get lost!"
Feng Silu grabbed Sui Xiaohang's arm, her ample bosom rubbing against his arm. She smiled sweetly and said, "My dad said my aunt, who has been traveling for years, has returned. She practices cultivation, so she can offer blessings for my wedding."
"That's good then. Let's go. We haven't been home in six years. Let's depart."
Wan Lei shouted and rushed towards the teleportation array.
Upon reaching the teleportation array, they were informed that the next batch to the capital of the Lan Ning Kingdom would be in half a year, costing fifty thousand spirit stones per person.
Could Brother Sui tolerate this? If he waited half a year, his wedding would be long past.
Thus, Brother Sui waved his hand, directly throwing out a million spirit stones, stunning the attendants guarding the teleportation array.
Brother Sui was incredibly arrogant, asking the attendant if it was enough and offering another million if it wasn't.
Unfortunately, the attendant had fainted and couldn't answer him.
With no other choice, Wan Lei, humbled by Brother Sui's generosity, dutifully adjusted the teleportation array himself. After the group entered, everyone around remained in a state of utter bewilderment.
The group arrived at the capital of the Lan Ning Kingdom. This time, the people there recognized Wan Lei and Sui Xiaohang and dared not cause any trouble. They didn't charge a single coin and immediately activated the teleportation array to Qishan County.
After all, Wan Lei's feat of killing a Nascent Soul cultivator and his background, coupled with Sui Xiaohang's status as a Earth-grade alchemist, and their youth, meant their future was boundless. They were among the few outstanding individuals who had emerged from the Lan Ning Kingdom. The Lan Ning Kingdom was fully aware of their information and dared not offend them.
Upon arriving at the county city of Qishan, they didn't inform anyone. They scurried over to the mutton soup restaurant on the east side of the city and sat by the window, happily slurping down mutton soup.
Homecoming, wedding, none of it was important. Having mutton soup was paramount.
The seven of them slurped their mutton soup, filling the room with the sounds of satisfied eating.
"This is delicious."
Fang Xiaoyu put down her bowl and smiled sweetly.
"Of course. Back then, we met Grandmaster Xuan Dan and Grandmaster Ming Ji right here, and then Sui Xiaohang joined the Heavenly Pill Pavilion, and I signed up for the Ten Thousand Talents List, which led to all the subsequent events."
"Oh, so you're saying we met because of a bowl of mutton soup back then."
"Uh... not exactly. We knew each other before that."
"Tsk."
The group finished their mutton soup with laughter and conversation, paid the bill, and flew towards the east.
Wan Lei was in high spirits about returning home. As they passed the city walls, he pointed and said,
"See these city walls? In the illusion, this is where we fought."
"So what? Are you planning to kill me again?"
Fang Xiaoyu gave Wan Lei a knowing look.
"Uh... I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."
"What illusion are you talking about? Did you guys fight?"
Sui Xiaohang became interested.
"It wasn't just us. All of you were chasing me. It was so pitiful."
"Oh? I didn't personally experience such an exciting scene. It seems I need to make up for it. Brothers, kill Wan Lei for me, attack!"
Wan Lei laughed heartily, grabbed Little Yu, and flew towards the southeast, with the "pursuers" close behind.
Enjoying the scenery and playfully chasing each other along the way, they soon reached the Wan Family's Southern Estate. Ba'ernu left midway, as her home was to the north.
Upon arriving at the Wan Family's Southern Estate, they first paid their respects to the Estate Master, Wan Zhentian. Wan Hongxin was also present.
"Greetings, Father, Grandfather."
Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu bowed in unison.
"We knew you would be back soon, but we didn't expect you so quickly. Little Yu and Man Yao are also back. That's great. You must be tired from your journey. Go rest, and we'll talk about everything tomorrow."
Fang Xiaoyu was startled. He should have just referred to her as 'Little Yu'; why mention Man Yao Yao?
Hmph!
Greedy!
This was Wan Zhentian's first time meeting Fang Xiaoyu. He looked at her with great interest for a while, becoming more and more pleased. He pondered what kind of welcoming gift to give her.
Sui Xiaohang returned to his own home, where many matters awaited his attention.
Tian Suanzi, as the Daoist priest invited by Sui Xiaohang, naturally stayed at his home.
Qi Manyao was pulled by Feng Silu to her home, which was in a small town outside the Southern Estate city and was considered a prominent household.
With everyone gone, Wan Lei and Fang Xiaoyu had a brief chat with Wan Hongxin before eagerly returning to their small courtyard.
"Is this the place you lived your whole life?"
Fang Xiaoyu, with a playful smile, examined her surroundings, finding everything interesting.
"Yes, this is my home, our home."