Given that the Eternal Sect had just caused a huge scene at Taixuan Sacred Sect, shocking powerful experts from all directions who had switched from rescue mode to spectator mode in seconds, who would dare not attend after receiving these invitations?
And just going would be enough?
Not to mention gift money—they’d at least need to bring gifts, right!
Dog Sheng had invited all prominent and respectable people. They definitely couldn’t just show up empty-handed and would naturally come prepared.
Calculating it this way.
Although he’d given Taixuan Sacred Sect nearly ten million in minerals and medicinal herbs, he could recoup some of that from them, so the losses wouldn’t be too great.
As for the one hundred thousand Six-Pointed Star Stones, since Jun Changxiao was willing to present them for his disciple, he naturally wouldn’t worry about it. At worst… well, when they ran out, he’d just take items to exchange with the Nine Heavens Continent.
Although there wasn’t much plot left in the Planar Battlefield, its function had evolved from training grounds to another level—serving as a transit station for transactions!
If they lacked higher-level spirit stones, they could completely go there and find other planes to exchange with.
“Doo doo.”
In the dining hall, Jun Changxiao plopped down and said: “On the sixth of next month, your senior brother will hold his engagement ceremony. The dining hall will be in charge of the banquet.”
“Yes!”
Liu Wanshi nodded emphatically, then began making preparations. She personally sought out Vice Sect Master Fu, hoping to receive some funds, as hosting a grand banquet was quite expensive.
The rather stingy Young Master Yuan immediately allocated quite a bit of money.
Since the Sect Master dared to give Taixuan Sacred Sect such extravagant betrothal gifts, he must think very highly of Su Xiaomo. This engagement ceremony banquet couldn’t be handled carelessly.
…
Ten days later.
The fourth day of the new month.
The disciples began busying themselves, and the sect was soon decorated with colorful lanterns and festive ornaments.
Warriors from all directions gradually entered Tiegu Town. The numbers expanded from an initial few hundred to several thousand, with more people still riding their spiritual energy on their way.
“Just the gift money alone will probably be a considerable income.”
Sitting in the great hall, Jun Changxiao’s spiritual sense enveloped Tiegu Town at the foot of the mountain. Watching the warriors coming and going, a smile appeared on his face.
The warriors who arrived early naturally needed food, drink, and lodging, and each was wealthy, so they would naturally bring no small benefit to Tiegu Town.
Especially the Tang’s Pill Store established in town—business was already booming, and now it was packed inside and out.
“Whoosh—”
Outside Tiegu Town, City Lord Han descended, then entered the city on foot.
Warriors from various places were forced to attend the engagement ceremony because they feared the Eternal Sect’s power. After receiving his invitation, he was not only very willing but even hoped that day would come quickly.
Mu Changhong, Situ Haoyun, Yi Tianxing, and others who had good relationships with Jun Changxiao naturally came happily to offer congratulations.
They even thought that exchanging gift money for a sumptuous banquet was definitely a profitable deal.
Warriors from outside regions, without sufficient strength and status, would find it difficult to receive invitations. However, for Qingyang Prefecture, as long as they were sect or family factions, they were all on the invitation list regardless of rank or strength.
Even Qin Haoran, Shen Tong, and others were on the guest list.
Of course.
Their ally Cangshan Sect was indispensable.
Not only did they arrive early, but they were also invited up to the Eternal Sect and housed in distinguished guest quarters.
“Sect Master.”
Li Qingyang came to report: “Palace Master Xi has arrived.”
“Please, invite her in quickly.”
As the Eternal Sect’s second ally, Miaohua Palace also enjoyed high-standard treatment and was housed in an independent courtyard adjacent to Cangshan Sect.
“Sect Master Jun, for the sake of your Grand Disciple, you didn’t hesitate to stand against the entire world. This master-disciple bond is truly admirable.” Xi Jingxuan said.
Jun Changxiao said: “Palace Master Xi flatters me.”
The system instigated: “This is the perfect time for cheesy pickup lines—they’d definitely work! Why not give it a try, host?”
“Get lost!”
Speaking of cheesy pickup lines, Dog Sheng felt heartbroken.
After multiple tests, he completely belonged to the 0.01% failure rate. So when he burned them, he vowed never to use them again!
The system said: “Sigh, if they’re not used on the right person, him getting out of singlehood would defy heaven’s principles!”
“Palace Master Xi.”
Jun Changxiao said: “With my disciple’s engagement approaching, there are still many matters to handle. Jun will excuse himself first.”
Xi Jingxuan smiled: “This isn’t my first time at the Eternal Sect. I’m already quite familiar with this place. Sect Master Jun need not worry about me—go attend to your business.”
“Farewell.”
Jun Changxiao left the courtyard and pointed at Li Fei, who was hanging lanterns in the distance: “Brat, hang it straighter!”
Xi Jingxuan wandered out of the courtyard with nothing to do, admiring the magnificent architecture and fairyland-like scenery along the way.
After walking for some time, she suddenly stopped because Lu Qianqian appeared before her with a cold expression: “The back mountain is restricted territory. Outsiders have strayed in.”
“Oh.”
Xi Jingxuan acknowledged, then scrutinized this woman whose appearance and temperament were both exceptional. She smiled: “For Miss Lu, Sect Master Jun dared to stand against the world. How enviable.”
“…” Lu Qianqian remained silent.
Xi Jingxuan pointed toward a scenic area in the distance: “May I go there?”
“You may.” Lu Qianqian said indifferently.
Xi Jingxuan said: “Farewell.”
Watching Miaohua Palace’s Palace Master leave, Lu Qianqian’s brows furrowed slightly as she thought: “What did she mean by that just now?”
…
The sixth day.
An auspicious day.
As dawn was just breaking, large numbers of warriors successively climbed the long stairway toward the Eternal Sect’s mountain gate.
“Southeast Shizhou, Helin City, Cui Family, gift money of five hundred artificial spirit stones.”
“Southwest Yangzhou, Qingyang City, Li Family, gift money of one thousand artificial spirit stones.”
“Northeast Luzhou…”
As family heads and sect leaders entered the Eternal Sect one by one, Li Shangtian announced through the amplifying megaphone.
Sima Zhongda urged: “Don’t just keep announcing by yourself—let me announce too, let me show my face!”
“Go, go, rest over there.”
…
“Sect Master Jun, congratulations on your sect disciple’s engagement!”
“Mutual congratulations, mutual congratulations!”
Standing before the great hall, Jun Changxiao welcomed the distinguished guests bringing gift money, his face displaying the warmest smile.
About an hour later.
Warriors from all directions were seated at banquet tables in the martial arts arena. The engaged parties, Su Xiaomo and Xia Shuiyun, also appeared on the engagement platform.
The engagement ceremony was simple.
Close relatives sat in the seats of honor while the engaged couple served them tea.
At the groom’s family seats, Su Xiaomo’s parents were a bit nervous. After all, they were just ordinary people, and everyone around them was a martial arts expert—the atmosphere was truly somewhat intimidating.
However, when they saw their stunningly beautiful future daughter-in-law perform the kowtow ceremony, smiles immediately appeared on their faces.
Representing the bride’s family, Xia Shuiyun’s father and mother sat there. Neither had outstanding martial talent. Though they were Taixuan Sacred Sect disciples, they always managed sect businesses outside and rarely returned.
“Father-in-law, mother-in-law!”
Su Xiaomo knelt down and offered tea: “Please drink!”
“Damn.”
Sitting in front of the great hall, Jun Changxiao muttered: “This guy’s face is really thick—he’s calling them that before they’re even married.”
The system said: “If his face wasn’t thick, how would he have found a wife?”
It had always been puzzled—in terms of thick skin, the host could withstand even the Upper Realm’s Palm Seal, so the quality was guaranteed. So why was he still single to this day?
Could it be that his face was so thick it squeezed out all the space for emotional intelligence to develop?
…
After Su Xiaomo and Xia Shuiyun served tea, the engagement ceremony concluded.
As the groom’s family, they naturally had to host a banquet to treat the guests who came to offer congratulations. Otherwise, wouldn’t the gift money be given for nothing?
“Bring out the food and wine!” Jun Changxiao announced loudly.
The dining hall was responsible for serving dishes, the Fine Rain Hall for serving alcohol.
The dishes came from Liu Wanshi’s hands, the beverages from Lan Kang’s hands—of course, they were ordinary drinks, not the Drunken Dream Death that could increase spiritual energy speed.
However, even ordinary beverages brewed by a professional brewmaster were top-grade items in the world. So when everyone began eating, they were first shocked by the food to the point their souls left their bodies, then after drinking, they instantly soared to the ninth heaven.
“Junior Brother Ye.”
Li Fei placed two large jars of fine wine on the table and smiled: “Today is Senior Brother Su’s engagement day. You can’t spoil the mood!”
“…”
Ye Xingchen frowned.
Thinking that he would have to face Drunken Dream Death in the future, he said with great spirit: “Fill it up!”
“Alright!”
“Junior Brother Ye, you’re a real man!”
Seeing that Ye Xingchen intended to drink, Li Qingyang hurriedly transmitted to Liu Wanshi: “Junior Sister, is the livestock pen locked?”
“It’s locked!”
“I even had Elder Zhen specifically reinforce it with array formations!”
“Then there’s no problem.”
…
After eating and drinking their fill, everyone bid farewell and departed.
Before giving gift money, their expressions: (╥╯^╰╥)
After leaving, their expressions: (~^△^)
Looking at the mess in the martial arts arena, Jun Changxiao shook his head: “Clean this up quickly.”
“Boom!”
Suddenly, an explosion rang out.
Li Qingyang instantly judged that it came from the livestock pen area and covered his forehead: “Junior Brother Ye didn’t break through the formation, did he!”
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