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nLate at night.

nFang Yourong returned to her residence looking a bit sullen.

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n“What’s wrong?” Liang Wenyu was perusing an ancient tome when she returned. He could tell at a glance that Fang Yourong was in low spirits.

n“I don’t know what’s going on with him, but my little brother isn’t willing to tell me anything.” Fang Yourong sighed.

nLiang Wenyu couldn’t help but chuckle. “You’ve been separated for three years, and he’s grown up. You’ve only just reunited. I’m sure everything will get better.”

nFang Yourong frowned. “Big Brother Liang, what kind of person do you think that Fellow Daoist Su is?”

nLiang Wenyu thought it over, then laughed bitterly. “You’re overthinking this. Given our situation, who would plot against us?”

nHe paused, then said tenderly, “But I understand your concerns. You’re afraid Fang Han’s been tricked, but rest assured. I don’t think Fellow Daoist Su is a bad person. If he was, why would he go to such lengths to bring Fang Han back to us?”

nFang Yourong nodded, then said solemnly, “I’ll be sure to repay his life-saving benevolence one day.”

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nMeanwhile, Su Yi had already arrived at a teahouse in Cloudwater Immortal City. This was one of the secret gathering points of the Divine Mysteries Pavilion!

nSu Yi took out Chu Baichan’s jade slip and passed it to the master of the teahouse. “I need information on the Liang Family, the more detailed the better. Money isn’t a problem.”

nThe owner confirmed the slip’s authenticity, then said solemnly, “Please wait, sir.”

nAbout ten minutes later, Su Yi left the teahouse with a black jade slip. He then found an inn, booked a first-rate room, and quietly read through the jade slip’s contents.

nTime slipped by. A long time passed before Su Yi set the slip down.

nIts contents were extremely thorough and detailed. He now had a clear picture of the Liang Family’s situation.

nThe Liang Family was a faction that rose to prominence in the White Deer Province following the Age of Fallen Immortals. They’d existed for close to ninety thousand years now.

nCompared to other, more ancient orthodoxies, their foundations were paltry and insignificant.

nThe Liang Family had three Immortal Lords in residence. The strongest of them was in the mid-stage Saint Realm, and his name was Liang Yuntao.

nHowever, eight thousand years prior, Liang Yuntao had proceeded to the Church of Supreme Oneness to become an elder and continue his cultivation there. He now wielded vast authority.

nThis detail drew Su Yi’s attention, as the Church of Supreme Oneness was founded by one of Wang Ye’s greatest enemies, Jiang Tai’e!

nIt was Jiang Tai’e who’d killed the Red Dragon Dao Monarch’s foster father, the Black Dragon Dao Monarch.

nLiang Yuntao was no longer present in the Liang Family’s territories, so the Liang Family only had its two early-stage Immortal Lords to hold down the fort.

nThe first was their leader, Liang Zhibei. The other was their grand elder, Liang Yunhu.

nNone of this meant much to Su Yi. What drew his attention was that Liang Wenyu’s situation really was quite bleak.

nHe was the family head’s biological nephew. His father was Liang Zhibei’s younger brother.

nAlas, he’d lost both parents at a young age, and his aptitude for cultivation was middling at best. The family attached little importance to him, and they frequently mocked and neglected him.

nA few years ago, Liang Wenyu fell ill, and his vitality was badly damaged. He’d yet to fully recover, and his cultivation had dropped.

nEven worse, a few years prior, Liang Wenyu offended one of the clan’s higher-ups, and he was exiled from Mount Huang Liang, the clan’s primary territory. He had no choice but to take up residence in one of their auxiliary residences in Cloudwater Immortal Mountain.

nFurthermore, according to the jade slip’s intelligence, the Divine Mysteries Pavilion suspected that Family Head Liang Zhibei was involved in the deaths of Liang Wenyu’s parents!

nApparently, Liang Wenyu’s father had competed for the position of family head, leading to fierce conflict between the brothers. Not long after Liang Zhibei seized the position, both of Liang Wenyu’s parents met with disaster and died.

nBut that wasn’t all. They suspected that even Liang Wenyu’s illness was the result of poisoning!

nOf course, those were just rumors the Divine Mysteries had heard; there was no hard proof.

nNo wonder he resents his extended family so much. His situation really is far too cruel… thought Su Yi.

nAs he pondered, he took out a blank jade slip, used his divine sense as an implement, and started carving.

nBefore long, a mysterious, sword-shaped Edict appeared within the jade slip.

nSu Yi let out a breath of turbid air, then tightened his grip.

nBang!

nThe jade slip shattered, and a rain of light shot through the air. In the blink of an eye, it had vanished!

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nSix days later.

nIt was early in the morning, and the heavens were clear and bright.

nSu Yi and Fang Han met up, then went to the Liang Family’s Mount Huang Liang together.

nThe mountain was a famous, blessed ground for cultivation, and it was located within city limits.

nToday was Liang Wenyu and Fang Yourong’s wedding day, and the wedding was to be held in the heart of the Liang Family’s territory.

n“Senior, over the past few days, Big Sister asked me about you repeatedly, but I didn’t tell her anything,” Fang Han mentioned along the way.

nSu Yi smiled. “You’ve done well. I’ve prepared three generous gifts for your sister today.”

nHis gaze was a bit inscrutable.

n“Three gifts?” Fang Han was stunned, and he couldn’t help but be curious. “Senior, can you tell me a little more?”

nSu Yi laughed. “You’ll know when the time comes.”

nOver the past six days, he’d spent a considerable amount of time and effort preparing for this upcoming wedding. Fortunately, all three gifts were already in place.

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nHalfway up Mount Huang Liang, in an ancient building covered in colorful lanterns.

nThe wedding was to be held here. Only those with invitations were allowed to participate.

nSu Yi and Fang Han had the invitations Liang Wenyu had given them, so no one tried to intercept them. When they arrived, they saw that numerous other guests were there already. There were prominent nobles from Cloudwater City, as well as representatives of factions from other parts of the White Reed Province.

nGuests were as numerous as the clouds, and the seats were packed with distinguished guests.

nLiang Wenyu and Fang Yourong were both dressed in red, and they stood at the front of the hall. He was handsome, and she was beautiful. They were an eye-catching sight.

nAt least in theory. Awkwardly, the guests paid little attention to the couple about to be wed. Furthermore, higher-ups of the Liang Family led the guests away as soon as they arrived; they had no intention whatsoever of introducing them to the bride and groom.

nNot far away, an elderly servant was reading a list of wedding gifts aloud.

n“The Huang Family of Moonwater Immortal City has given one hundred thousand immortal stones and a pair of purple jade scepters to congratulate the bride and groom!

n“The White Reed Province’s Greenwood Immortal Sect has given three hundred thousand immortal stones as a painting of a pine and crane!

n“The White Reed Province’s Cloud Armor Immortal Sect…”

nThe list of gifts went on and on, drawing widespread attention and discussion. It was a striking sight, but Liang Wenyu knew that these gifts would go to his family; there’d be nothing left for him!

nHis expression was dark, and his lips were pursed. He felt like a clown.

nThis was supposed to be his wedding, but he felt more like a decoration; he might as well not have been there. Worse, his clan was seizing this opportunity to rake in wedding gifts!

nFang Yourong clutched his hand and transmitted, “Don’t be angry. It isn’t worth it.”

nLiang Wenyu took a deep breath and forced himself to smile. He transmitted back, “One day, I’ll be sure to get even for every grudge and every humiliation I’ve endured over the years!”

nThe depths of his gaze blazed with deep-seated hatred.

n“Big Brother Liang, Fellow Daoist Su and Fang Han are here.” Fang Yourong suddenly smiled, and her eyes lit up.

nLiang Wenyu looked over, and indeed, he saw Su Yi and Fang Han walking right toward them.

n“Big Sister!” Fang Han smiled and said, “You’re absolutely gorgeous today!”

nFang Yourong felt warmth fill her heart. She said gently, “When the ceremony begins, I won’t be able to look after you. Stay with Fellow Daoist Su and don’t cause trouble.”

nFang Han nodded.

n“And who are these little fellows?” asked the black-robed elderly servant responsible for recording and announcing wedding gifts.

n“Deacon, that’s my little brother, Fang Han, and that’s…” Fang Yourong was just about to introduce Su Yi, but she never got the chance.

n“No need for introductions,” said the black-robed old man with a dismissive wave. “They’re just two punk kids here to scrounge for a free meal.”

nThis wasn’t at all polite, nor did he make any effort to lower his voice.

nFang Yourong’s beautiful face reddened, and her eyes filled with fury.

nLiang Wenyu frowned. “What do you mean, ‘scrounge for a free meal?’ Can’t you be politer?”

nThe black-robed old man smiled faintly. “No, I can’t.”

nHe then looked askance at Su Yi and Fang Han and said slowly, “Even if you’re just here for the free food, you can forget about attending the banquet without a wedding present!”

nThe old man’s prideful rudeness made Hang Han gnash his teeth in fury.

nWham!

nA crisp, clear slap rang out, ruthlessly striking the old man right in the face. He shrieked like a slaughtered pig and fell to the floor, his face swollen end bleeding. Even some of his teeth fell out.

nA moment later, an ornately dressed man walked over and kicked the old servant. “You’re nothing but a guard dog. How dare you speak to my Brother Su like that? You’re simply sick of living!”

nThe ornately dressed man was obviously angry, and quite aggressive, too.

nThis was Mount Huang Liang, the Liang Family’s territory!

nYet he’d struck directly, pummelling one of the Liang family’s servants without the slightest reservations.

nLiang Wenyu and Fang Yourong were unwittingly stunned. Who is this guy? How could he be so domineering?

nThe nearby prominent wedding guests were startled too. All of them looked over.

nFang Han exclaimed with delight, “It’s you, Big Brother Xue!”

nThe ornately dressed man was none other than Xue Hongfeng.

nHe grinned at Fang Han, then dashed up to Su Yi and clasped his fist in greeting. “Brother Su, we meet again. We’re truly connected by fate!”

nIt hadn’t been long since Xue Hongfeng and Su Yi parted ways at the Mirror Lake Immortal Assembly. Xue Hongheng had gone back home.

nYet now, here he was again.

n“What are you doing here?” exclaimed Su Yi.

nXue Hongfeng said hurriedly, “Brother Su, I’m here on my clan’s orders to represent them at the Liang Family’s wedding. I arrived just in time to see that old dog bark at you.”

nSu Yi instantly understood. Xue Hongfeng’s Xue Family was another Immortal Lord clan of the White Reed Province.

nHowever, the Liang Family’s foundations were far inferior to the Xue Family’s.

nMeanwhile, some of the Liang Family higher-ups rushed over in a huff, their expressions decidedly unfriendly.

nHow dare someone cause trouble in our territory? This is a blatant slap in the face!

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