A Small Wedding Banquet and an Unexpected Visitor

Looking at the handsome young man in his bright red wedding attire in the mirror, Zhou Huan smiled with satisfaction, "Indeed, clothes make the man, and my looks are quite suitable for being a groom every day."

Wen Xiaoshuai rolled his eyes silently.

After Zhou Huan changed into her wedding dress and came out, two banquet tables had already been set up in the living room. Although there weren't many people, the dishes were very plentiful, clearly prepared by the chef of Keman Tower.

The bride hasn't come out yet.

While objective factors such as makeup and hairstyling exist, in reality, when it comes to changing clothes, men are always more than ten times faster than women.

It's probably... determined by genetics?

Zhou Huan thought to herself.

However, when Zhou Huan saw his wife slowly walk out of the room, he felt that waiting another hour was worthwhile.

"A red dress, delicate and soft; dimples on her cheeks, tender and fragrant." Such verses are clearly insufficient to describe even a fraction of Zhang Lexuan's beauty at this moment.

Zhou Huan has always loved this kind of antique Phoenix Coronet and Rosy Gauze.

Upon seeing his bride, who was more beautiful than any flower, Zhou Huan immediately went up to her, took her soft, jade-like hand in his, and grinned like a fool. "Wife, you're so beautiful."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan's pretty face flushed slightly, and she softly replied, "Mm."

She looked exactly like a shy and timid young wife.

Seeing this, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but tease, "Why don't you two go and consummate your marriage first? We can just have the wedding banquet ourselves."

As expected, Xiao Xiao, you understand me!

Zhou Huan silently gave the little girl a thumbs up in her heart.

However, despite the praise, Zhou Huan couldn't possibly take his wife to the bridal chamber right now; everyone had been preparing for the wedding banquet for several days.

Since the couple has already completed the wedding ceremony, there's no need to repeat that step at the wedding banquet; the main purpose is simply to invite everyone to enjoy the festive atmosphere.

"Thank you all for your help. You've worked hard these past few days. Enough said, it's all in the wine, cheers!" Zhou Huan raised his glass after everyone was seated.

Wishing Master Zhou and Senior Disciple Sister a happy and fulfilling marriage!

Happy wedding!

"May you live a long and happy life together... no, for ten thousand years!"

"..."

It was a small wedding banquet, but it was still incredibly lively.

The commotion lasted all day, and only when night fell did everyone leave.

If we don't leave now, we'll really be being inconsiderate.

In the bridal chamber filled with red wedding attire, Zhou Huan looked at his beautiful bride sitting prettily on the edge of the bed, walked over with a smile, took her delicate hand, and said, "Wife, thank you for marrying me."

Still wearing her red veil, Zhang Lexuan replied gently, "I've always been willing, you don't need to say thank you so many times."

Zhou Huan chuckled and scratched his head, saying, "Did I say that?"

Zhang Lexuan nodded gently. "Mm."

"Maybe it's because I feel really lucky, it's like a dream."

"Honey, are you planning to chat all night?"

"... It was my fault, my wife understands me."

Then, Zhou Huan lifted the red veil that covered her beautiful, peach-blossom-like face.

That night, faces and peach blossoms reflected each other's rosy hue, and joy mingled with the clouds and rain on the Joyful Path.

The following morning.

After Zhou Huan woke up, he looked at his wife in his arms and affectionately kissed her rosy cheeks.

Zhang Lexuan stirred slightly, let out a soft "hmm," and opened her eyes.

"Honey, you're awake. Shall we get up?"

"Get up, I'll cook today."

"Okay, then I'll help you out."

They'd been married for several days already, and Zhou Huan was naturally very shameless. With his constant flirtatious banter and various forms of guidance, Zhang Lexuan wasn't as shy as she had been on the first day.

So, after they got dressed together, they started making breakfast together.

After a breakfast craving too much sugar, the two held hands and went to the Golden Tree.

Zhang Lexuan gazed somewhat sadly at the ever-growing Golden Tree before her. After a long while, she finally spoke softly, "Mu En, Lexuan is married. I'm sorry you couldn't see it."

Yes, Mu En's soul has completely dissipated. The Dragon God Douluo, who has protected Shrek for over two hundred years, has ultimately dedicated everything to this academy.

It must be said that Mu En is admirable and touching. Whether as a teacher or as the head of the pavilion, there is nothing to criticize about him.

Zhou Huan could see through the current situation of the Golden Tree at a glance. Obviously, it was still normal, Ah Yin had not yet come to possess the Golden Tree.

Zhou Huan guessed that it was probably because Tang Hao's plan to become the master of the Douluo Master of the Plane had failed, and the God of Destruction had seized on Tang San's weakness, so Ah Yin probably wouldn't dare to come down again.

At least for now, Tang San will not allow Ah Yin to come to the Douluo Continent and possess the Golden Tree.

In this way, perhaps it was meaningful for Mu En to dedicate his last possessions to the Golden Tree.

After all, the Golden Tree truly benefits Sea God Island and Shrek Academy.

Therefore, Zhou Huan stroked Zhang Lexuan's hair and comforted her, "Don't be too sad. Everyone has their own ambitions. Mu En got what he wanted. This is his choice, and it is also the choice of many Sea God Pavilion Master over the past ten thousand years."

Hearing this, Zhang Lexuan nodded slightly. "Yes, I understand."

Just then, the two suddenly focused their gazes, exchanged a tacit glance, and simultaneously turned to look at the sky behind them.

Zhou Huan stared at the empty blue sky and said calmly, "Since you're here, come out. Peeping isn't a good habit."

As soon as he finished speaking, the space above trembled slightly.

Immediately, a handsome man with a full head of blond hair walked out and arrived in front of Zhou Huan and Zhang Lexuan in just a few steps.

The handsome man, who looked to be only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, coughed a few times rather awkwardly upon seeing Zhou Huan and his companion, saying, "Well, I really didn't mean to peep, I just happened to see you two showing off... cough cough, so I didn't want to disturb you."

Zhou Huan listened, his lips twitching slightly. Who is this guy? I'm comforting my wife, how did that become showing off our affection?

However, Zhou Huan was too lazy to refute him, so she asked, "So you are...?"

The handsome man then realized he hadn't introduced himself, "Oh, I almost forgot, my name is Rong Nianbing, from the Douluo God Realm. Although we've never met, you should know me, since you had Huo Yuhao pass on a message to you."

Rong Nianbing?

Zhou Huan took a serious look at this handsome guy and thought to himself, "His physique really doesn't look like that of a chef."

However, Zhou Huan had no reason to doubt Rong Nianbing's identity, because he had indeed asked Huo Yuhao to pass on a message to him, and the person in front of him was only at the peak of the Thirteenth Rank.

So Zhou Huan said, "The God of Emotion certainly has plenty of free time, coming to the Douluo Continent at a time like this."

Zhou Huan was somewhat confused. With a war between the two great Divine Realm imminent, what was Rong Nianbing doing here?

He didn't believe that Rong Nianbing had completely abandoned the Douluo God Realm just because she had relinquished her God Position God of Emotion.

If Rong Nianbing had already left and was unaware of the invasion of the Purple Maple God Realm, that would be fine. But now, given Rong Nianbing's personality, he probably won't run away.

Rong Nianbing, of course, had no idea what Zhou Huan was thinking at the moment, and shook her head directly, saying, "The current God of Emotion is not me, but your classmate Huo Yuhao."

After a pause, Rong Nianbing said earnestly, "Actually, to be honest, I'm a little ashamed to say that I've come here today to ask for your help. I wonder if Mr. Zhou would be willing to do me a favor?"