Royal Family Marriage Alliance, Wedding Night!

Countless guests looked at the newlyweds on the ceremonial stage, offering congratulations and sighing in admiration.

"A heaven-blessed genius and a beauty—what a perfect match!"

"What a pity Old Sect Leader Yun Shan was in seclusion and could not witness this moment himself."

"After today, the Misty Cloud Sect will likely devote all its resources to Xiao Cang's cultivation. With Xiao Cang's talent, his future is limitless!"

"Once Xiao Cang matures, the Misty Cloud Sect will have three Dou Emperors overseeing it! With such a lineup, no other force in the Jia Ma Empire can compare."

"Dou Emperor? Given Xiao Cang's talent, even becoming a Dou Zong is not impossible!"

Amid the guests' endless praise and envious remarks, Yun Yun entered the wedding chamber ahead of him.

Xiao Cang, meanwhile, followed the wedding customs and began offering toasts to the guests.

He first toasted the sect's elders and deacons before walking over to Pill King Gu He.

"Elder Gu, Xiao Cang offers you this wedding toast."

Xiao Cang raised a cup of wedding wine, yet there was little smile on his face.

How could he not know of Gu He's feelings for Yun Yun?

Still, Gu He had remained proper and had not done anything out of line, so Xiao Cang had maintained a surface-level cordiality.

Otherwise, he would have already fallen out with Gu He.

Others respected Gu He as the Pill King, but Xiao Cang did not care.

Rank 7 Alchemist was Gu He's limit, not his.

When Gu He saw Xiao Cang approaching to offer a toast, his face twitched.

The hand hidden beneath his sleeve clenched, then loosened. After composing himself for several breaths, he finally forced out a smile and raised his cup. "Congratulations, Brother Xiao, on finding such a fine match. I wish you and the Sect Leader a... a harmonious union and a hundred years of bliss."

"Thank you, Elder Gu."

Listening to Gu He's insincere blessing, Xiao Cang's lips curled slightly. He drained his wedding wine in one gulp, then headed toward the other guests.

Gu He watched Xiao Cang's retreating figure, overwhelmed with grief and indignation, his heart bleeding.

Xiao Cang had not only married his goddess, but had also made him bless them in person...

That was truly a knife to the heart!

A moment later,

Xiao Cang arrived before the distinguished guests from the Royal Family and the three great clans, toasting them one by one.

Nalan Su, Fama, Jia Xing Tian, and the others all offered their blessings with smiles on their faces.

"Xiao Cang."

A cool voice suddenly sounded.

Xiao Cang looked toward it and saw a beautiful face as cold and pristine as snow.

"Princess Yao Ye."

"My father asked me to convey his wishes that you and Sect Leader Yun Yun enjoy a hundred years of bliss."

Princess Yao Ye gave a faint smile. With her cool and refined temperament, she was as beautiful as a snow lotus blooming atop a mountain peak.

"Thank you. Please convey my thanks to Your Majesty as well," Xiao Cang replied warmly.

"Oh, and please pass a message to Sect Leader Yun Yun. Tell her that my father wishes to form a marriage alliance with the Misty Cloud Sect. If Sect Leader Yun Yun does not mind, she may visit the Imperial Palace to discuss the matter in detail."

Xiao Cang immediately understood.

No wonder the Royal Family had sent not only a princess to offer congratulations today, but even Jia Xing Tian, the Royal Family's elusive guardian.

So they had come to show goodwill.

On second thought, it made sense. The Misty Cloud Sect already had two Dou Emperors, and every sect disciple was an exceptional genius. Whether in top-tier combat power or foundational strength, no other faction could compare.

Now Yun Shan was in seclusion attempting to break through to Dou Zong, while Xiao Cang himself had displayed astonishing talent.

If Yun Shan successfully broke through to Dou Zong, or if Xiao Cang reached Dou Emperor in a few years, the balance of power would be utterly shattered.

At that point, whether the Royal Family could still firmly control the empire would be uncertain.

Naturally, the Royal Family could not remain calm.

Yet if they resorted to force, the Royal Family would find it difficult to gain any advantage against the Misty Cloud Sect.

Apart from Jia Xing Tian, a Nine Star Dou Huang, and that Sixth-Order Magical Beast, the current Royal Family had no other formidable experts to show for it.

Thus, they wanted to use a marriage alliance to bind the Misty Cloud Sect firmly to their side.

What a calculating move.

Still, a marriage alliance was not entirely unacceptable...

Xiao Cang quietly appraised Yao Ye. She wore luxurious brocade robes, with a tall and shapely figure, snow-white skin, and a cool temperament that stirred a strong desire to conquer her.

Yao Ye's talent was also quite good. She was around his age and had already become a Three Star Dou Shi.

Though she could not compare to him, she was already outstanding among people of her age.

If she were willing to become his concubine, Xiao Cang could consider persuading Yun Yun to agree to the Royal Family's marriage alliance.

"Very well. I will relay the matter," Xiao Cang said with a warm smile.

"Thank you."

Yao Ye turned to leave, but her gaze could not help lingering on Xiao Cang a few more times.

What is wrong with me?

Yao Ye's delicate brows furrowed as she felt rather puzzled.

For some reason, she felt that Xiao Cang possessed a special charm that gave her an urge to draw close to him.

The wine must be too strong.

Yao Ye rubbed her forehead and murmured.

After completing his round of toasts, Xiao Cang realized one person had not come—Nalan Yanran.

"Didn't that girl say she would definitely return today? Why is she nowhere to be seen?"

"Could she be sulking?"

Xiao Cang did not dwell on it. Right now, the most urgent matter was to enter the wedding chamber; everything else could wait.

He immediately set down his wine cup and hurried eagerly toward the wedding chamber.

Inside the wedding chamber.

Yun Yun, dressed in a phoenix crown and red bridal robes, sat upon the bed. With one hand, she lifted her veil and pushed open the window, waiting anxiously for Xiao Cang's arrival.

She had waited a long time for this day.

Ever since Xiao Cang had first arrived at the Misty Cloud Sect, she had felt something special toward him.

At first, she had thought it was merely affection for her junior brother.

But as Xiao Cang continued to grow and became increasingly manly, she suddenly realized that what she felt for him was the love between a man and a woman.

Fortunately, hers was not unrequited love. Xiao Cang also had feelings for her.

Thus, after successfully confessing her feelings a month ago, she had eagerly set the wedding date with Xiao Cang for the day he came of age.

Because she did not wish to wait even one more day.

Her love burned fervently, making her desperate to melt into Xiao Cang's embrace.

At last, Xiao Cang came into view.

Yun Yun hurriedly shut the window, sat properly, and lowered her veil.

Creak—

The door opened, and Xiao Cang entered.

Yun Yun's heart began to race.

After years of love, it was finally about to bear fruit. At this moment, she was both nervous and expectant.

A few breaths later,

"Yun'er."

Xiao Cang's intoxicating voice sounded beside her ear.

Yun Yun instantly felt an electric current surge through her entire body, and even her neck flushed red.

In Xiao Cang's eyes, her appearance only made him cherish her more.

He lifted Yun Yun's red veil.

Yun Yun's exquisite face came into Xiao Cang's view. Delicately made up and flawless as carved jade, with graceful brows and breathtaking beauty, she was too beautiful for words!

"Junior Brother..."

Yun Yun gazed at him lovingly, her eyes brimming with tenderness.

Her love burned like fire within her heart.

"Still calling me Junior Brother? It is time to call me something else."

Xiao Cang reached out, hooked a finger beneath her snow-white chin, and spoke softly.

"Husband..."

Yun Yun's eyes turned hazy.

At that moment, she could no longer restrain her restless love. Her jade-like arms slid involuntarily around Xiao Cang's neck.

Xiao Cang took the opportunity to carry Yun Yun's soft, fragrant body onto the bed and let down the curtains.

That night,

The Misty Cloud Sect laid out a grand feast and celebrated wildly until dawn.

The following morning.

Xiao Cang woke up to find Yun Yun curled obediently in his arms like a kitten, a blissful smile still on her face.

Just then, a crisp mechanical notification sounded in his mind.

Xiao Cang immediately revealed a delighted expression.