The Banquet
The gifts on the gift list for this marriage were said to be for the newlyweds, but everyone knew they were actually congratulatory gifts for the Yang and Liu Households.
The value of a gift reflects the giver's attitude towards the Yang and Liu Households.
Of course, this value is relative. For example, the Zhuang Household of Dengzhuang Town sent a small gift, but it was still quite valuable for this weak Lineage.
The gifts from the Feng Household, while seemingly numerous, were, in comparison to their status as a Golden Core Household, a drop in the ocean.
Clearly, this was just the Feng Household casually dealing with the Yang and Liu Households, and incidentally making their stance clear.
As you can see, not a single one of the Foundation Establishment Lineage under the Feng Household's command participated in this marriage ceremony.
That said, among these gifts, the gifts from the Sanchuan Sect and the Huang family were the most valuable, followed by those from the rogue cultivator Yang Lihe, who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage.
When you give a gift, you must have something in mind!
The intention of the Three Rivers Sect is obvious: they want to cooperate with the Yang and Liu Households to jointly deal with the threat posed by the Feng Household.
The Huang Household's gift is intriguing, but upon closer examination, it's not hard to understand.
The Huang family was originally a force under the Sanchuan Sect. Later, Huang Chunhua, the patriarch of the Huang family, was the first to defect to the Feng family, and then came the battle in which Huang Chunhua perished.
After Huang Chunhua's death, the Huang Household's position became somewhat awkward.
Seeking refuge with the Feng Household? Obviously not, there's a precedent for that.
Seeking refuge with the Three Rivers Sect? Can you be sure they don't harbor any resentment?
Moreover, under the current circumstances, the Three Rivers Sect is also having a hard time. Joining their ranks would not only bring no benefits, but would also make them easy targets for manipulation.
After much deliberation, it was only natural for Huang Yuhai to decide to side with the Yang and Liu Households.
The Yang Household, in particular, is now backed by the Gold and Silver Alliance, and their business is thriving. Anyone with eyes can see the potential for the Lineage's development.
If the Huang Yang Household gets in touch with the Yang Household and leverages their business channels, Huang Household development will be much smoother.
Besides, Huang Yuhai was also gambling, betting that the Yang Household could go further and become Golden Core Household.
This gamble is risky, but if successful, as the first Lineage to align itself with the Yang Household (besides the Liu Household and Zhuang Household), the Huang Household will be able to shake off its decline and rise again.
Sitting quietly in the chair, Yang Tianyou's face was calm, but his mind was racing, and he had figured out Huang Yuhai's thoughts pretty well.
However, what he couldn't understand was why that Rogue Cultivator Yang Lihe would send such an expensive gift.
Yang Tianyou was naturally familiar with the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu, a rather famous spiritual insect.
It is said that there is a race in the Southern Sea called the Witch Tribe, who are skilled in body tempering, Curses, and the art of Gu Insects.
This race once compiled a list called the [Exotic Insect Ranking], which recorded all kinds of excellent spirit insects in the Lu Wu Realm, totaling 360 kinds.
Each spirit insect on the list is quite rare, and the top thirty-six spirit insects possess incredible powers, making them highly sought after by all cultivators.
The Hundred Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu, ranked 343rd on the [Exotic Insect Ranking], is not to be underestimated, even though it is at the bottom.
This kind of spirit insect uses various poisonous creatures, such as the five poisonous insects, poisonous plants, and venom, as nutrients for its growth.
Naturally, the toxicity of the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu itself should not be underestimated. In addition, its body is extremely tough, making it difficult to be harmed by weapons and impervious to water and fire among those of the same level. Its combat power should not be underestimated.
By forming Blood Contract with this spirit insect and refining it into the heart area, one can not only gain immunity to all poisons, but also use its powerful defense to compensate for the weakness of a Spell Cultivator 'Fleshly Body.
In addition, the Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu produces a precious Spirit Items called Golden Silkworm Silk, which is the best choice for making robes and inner armor.
Therefore, it is conceivable how valuable this pair of Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu.
Especially for Foundation Establishment Lineage, a pair of Hundred-Poison Golden Silkworm Gu can not only enhance the Lineage's strength but also enrich its foundation, bringing numerous benefits.
Judging from the expressions of the representatives of the various Lineage nearby, they were shocked and greedy. If this weren't Yang Household's Purple Moon Mountain, they might have succumbed to their desires and tried to rob it.
"Hehe, thank you all for Daoist Friends gifts. The Yang and Liu Households have prepared a banquet for you all. Please come and join Daoist Friends."
Yang Haoyu stood up and greeted the guests in the hall with a smile.
Then, led by the Yang Household Member, the guests took their seats.
The rich aroma of wine, the vibrant green fruits brimming with Spiritual Qi, and the exquisitely presented Spirit Cuisine that one hesitates to eat them...
The Yang Household put a lot of thought into their hospitality, with as many as seventy-two Tier 2 Spirit Cuisine and one thousand and eighty first -First-Tier Spirit Cuisine. The Spirit Wines and fruits were also of a high quality, demonstrating the Lineage's considerable wealth.
As expected, after taking their seats, a look of surprise flashed in the eyes of the representatives of each Lineage.
They kept mentioning their opinion of the Yang Household in their hearts, and some Lineage representatives even planned to propose to their Old Ancestor that they should try to befriend the Yang Household as much as possible after returning home.
If the representatives of these Foundation Establishment Lineage reacted this way, then there's no need to say anything more about the Rogue Cultivators.
After the banquet began, everyone abandoned their composure as Cultivators and ate heartily. Some Rogue Cultivators even secretly picked up the fruits on the table and put them into their Storage Bags.
"Grandpa, why are you doing this? It'll be so embarrassing if someone sees us." A little girl of eleven or twelve years old pouted and whispered as she watched her grandfather stuff a spirit peach into his Storage Bag.
Shyness made the little girl's rosy cheeks turn bright red, and she quietly lowered her head.
"Silly child, it's a waste to not finish these fruits. The Yang Household family is wealthy and won't care about such a small amount. You forgot, your brother has never tasted such good things before. It's a good opportunity to take them back for him to try."
The old man turned around, smiled kindly, and patted his granddaughter's head.
"Well... I'll help Grandpa get some too. My brother likes apples, so let's get a few more." The little girl was very sensible; she understood after Grandpa explained.
Instead of trying to dissuade him, she helped her grandfather secretly hide the melons and fruits.
Standing behind them was a Yang Household Members, a waiter who smiled as he witnessed the scene.
This Yang Household Members did not look down on the old Rogue Cultivator because of this. Everyone has their own difficulties, and it is good to be more tolerant within one's means. This is also part of the Yang Household's family values.
The banquet was a great success and lasted until late into the night, when representatives from various Lineage gradually left.
The remaining people were all Rogue Cultivators, and the Yang Household did not drive them away. Instead, they had their clansmen present them with small gifts to thank them for coming to the celebration despite their hard work.
Perhaps the Yang Household Members who gave the gift didn't know that it was this small gesture that prompted many Rogue Cultivators to finally decide to settle in Purple Moon Town.