Green Bamboo Brings Gifts to Seek a Fine Match, Clear Sky Tests the Groom to Set the Marriage

Before the mountain gate of the Clear Sky Sect, morning light had just spread across the stone steps when a carriage decorated with green bamboo patterns slowly came to a halt. Gu Zhinian wore a moon-white robe and carried a wooden box carved with Star River Patterns. Behind him, attendants bore more than ten chests of betrothal gifts—thousand-year Ice Silkworm Silk found in the Far North, Star Core Ore from the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest, and rare healing medicines specially made by the Tang Sect. Every item conveyed weighty sincerity.

Seeing his extraordinary bearing and the lavish betrothal gifts he had brought, the gatekeepers did not dare slight him. They immediately led him toward the main hall. Inside, the seven elders sat in the seats of honor, their gazes assessing Gu Zhinian below. Tang Hao stood to one side with the Clear Sky Hammer resting against him, his expression stern. Tang San and Tang Xiao stood on opposite sides, the former's fingers moving slightly as he used Spiritual Power to send a message toward the courtyard.

In the courtyard, Lin Zhixia and Xiao Wu sat on stone stools, each holding a freshly picked bamboo leaf as they chatted idly. Suddenly, Xiao Wu received Tang San's spiritual message. Her eyes lit up, and she leaned close to Lin Zhixia's ear, suppressing a laugh as she said, "Zhi Xia, there's good news—Gu Zhinian is here, in the main hall. Tang San told you to change into a pretty dress and go over!"

"What is he here for?" Lin Zhixia froze, her cheeks flushing instantly as the bamboo leaf in her hand fell to the ground. Xiao Wu grabbed her and ran toward their residence, teasing, "What else could it be? He must have missed you! Hurry and put on