Xia Ruoxue

Four days ago.

In Patriarch Li Haimo's study.

Li Tianxi, in charge of internal affairs, cupped his fists and said, "Patriarch, these are the portraits and family backgrounds of the seven prospective daughters-in-law for the Li Family."

In the portraits were the faces of seven beautiful young ladies.

Li Tianxi carefully examined each portrait, then his gaze lingered on the portrait of Li Shuidao's bride.

He shook his head repeatedly, his face full of dissatisfaction, and he didn't hide his words at all: "This round-faced village girl won't do. She's not worthy of Shuidao. We must change her!"

"Change her? The wedding is about to happen, how can we change it?" Li Tianxi looked astonished.

A trace of displeasure flashed across Patriarch Li Haimo's originally gloomy face. Looking at Li Tianxi, he said firmly, "Change her! Let Li Shuidao be the last to marry and enter the bridal chamber. You still have seven days, which is definitely enough time. The prospective bride must be a lady from a prominent family, meeting Li Yijun's standards – only better, never worse!"

"You know that young people love to compare themselves. If the family finds a bride for him who doesn't match his talent, he might develop rebellious thoughts!"

"Find a new Li Family bride whose beauty must be unparalleled in Divine Wood City!"

Li Haimo's voice was authoritative and irrefutable.

Li Shuidao's talent and potential had completely shocked him.

Such a disciple absolutely could not be left to his own devices!

Although Li Shuidao had already joined a sect and was being trained by them, controlling him completely was still simple.

As long as his loved one was in the family, his children were in the family, his parents, brothers, and sisters were all in the family.

Everyone he held more dear than his own life was in the family. No matter what task the family assigned to Li Shuidao, he would undoubtedly complete it with all his might, willing to die without regret!

The ancestral hall and family honor were actually superficial. The affection between parents and children, and the love between lovers, were real.

No one could escape this bond!

This was also the fundamental reason why immortal cultivation families could exist.

Even that heartless and unrighteous fellow Li Tianjue only dared to rebel against the family after he had taken his children away.

Choosing a beautiful wife for Li Shuidao was a small matter, but it hid the Patriarch's profound wisdom in controlling the family.

Under immense pressure, Li Tianxi immediately summoned several juniors from the Hao generation to a meeting to discuss countermeasures.

"That's the situation. The Patriarch has given a strict order: we must find a beautiful lady whose appearance is unparalleled in Divine Wood City within seven days to be Li Shuidao's new bride," Li Tianxi said, rubbing his temples with a worried expression.

The juniors sitting at the conference table all looked somewhat distressed, their faces filled with helplessness and confusion.

A group of them accepted the order and left.

The matchmaker circles in Divine Wood City immediately exploded.

"We spent over half a year carefully selecting these seven women from villages within a ten-mile radius. Now you're asking us to find a beauty unparalleled in Divine Wood City within seven days? What do you people in the Li Family think marrying a wife is?"

"No matchmaker can handle this!"

"We won't do it, no matter how much money you offer!"

"Um... your family's immortal elder, does the bride just need to be beautiful?" one matchmaker asked.

Li family cultivator: "Oh... do you have someone in mind? As long as the matter can be settled, we'll give you money even for a recommendation."

"Well... the official at the east gate of the city took a concubine. Her appearance, tsk tsk tsk... her appearance is absolutely unparalleled in Black Mountain."

Li family cultivator: "Get lost!"

On the first day, Li Yijun married his wife. He led his bride into the ancestral hall to pray to the ancestors.

This wedding banquet was extremely grand.

At the same time.

News came from the matchmaker community: completely hopeless.

On the second day, Li Haotang married his wife...

The matchmaker community was still hopeless.

On the third day, Li Shuilin married his wife...

Li Tianxi had completely given up hope on the matchmaker community.

On the fourth day, Li Shuilong married his wife...

Li Tianxi reported to the Patriarch, asking if a woman from another immortal cultivation family could be a suitable match for Li Shuidao. The result was, naturally, being severely scolded by the Patriarch.

If a woman from an immortal cultivation family married Li Shuidao, who would Li Shuidao prioritize if his cultivation succeeded – his wife's family or his own?

On the fifth day, Li Yixin married his wife...

Li Tianxi was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

On the sixth day, Li Yiqing married his wife...

Li Shuilang's father, Li Haoyun, recommended a wandering woman named Xia Ruoxue to the frantic Li Tianxi.

This woman came alone to the Eastern Inn in Divine Wood City, her purpose unknown.

After Li Tianxi saw the real person, he was amazed, overjoyed.

The matchmaker verified her virginity.

The Li Family sent betrothal gifts, and they would marry tomorrow.

However, although the Li Family's betrothal gifts were sent, it was Li Haoshan who received them.

In other words, this was a case of forced purchase and sale.

Li Haoshan, acting as this woman's temporary father, married her off to the Li Family.

Not only was the matter handled, but he also received the betrothal gifts.

On the seventh day, Li Shuidao married his wife...

Early in the morning, the matchmaker and various elders from the Li Family arrived, busy checking wedding preparations while making all sorts of comments.

Li Shuidao could only hastily attend to them, getting dressed while confirming every detail.

Soon, a ceremonial procession accompanied by Li Shuidao's parents headed to the ancestral hall.

Together, they bowed three times to their ancestors, thanking them for their blessings.

His parents' eyes were filled with excitement and anticipation.

Li Shuidao understood that this was not just his own joyous occasion, but also his parents' joy.

Although he was extremely impatient, he could only cooperate...

With all sorts of traditional rituals, they were busy until evening, when the wedding banquet officially began...

In the evening.

Adorned with flowers and splendor, the magnificent banquet hall was decorated with red ribbons of dragon and phoenix motifs and fresh flowers.

The doors of the banquet hall opened, and guests began to enter.

Cheers erupted, shaking everyone's heartstrings.

The storyteller, accompanied by music, passionately narrated the love story of Li Shuidao and Xia Ruoxue, making it seem as if they were childhood sweethearts, a perfect match.

Similar stories, the guests had been listening to for seven consecutive days...

A delicate stage was set up in the center of the banquet hall.

Chairs for the honored parents were placed on it.

Li Shuidao's father, Li Haoshan, and mother, Madam Jiang, sat on wooden chairs to the left and right.

The sides of the raised platform were adorned with red candle holders and delicate flowers, exuding a strong aura of happiness.

The backdrop of the stage was a huge red silk curtain, embroidered with exquisite dragon and phoenix patterns, symbolizing auspiciousness and eternity.

The names of the pair were displayed on the curtain wall.

Groom: Li Shuidao.

Bride: Xia Ruoxue.

The air was filled with the aroma of delicious food, and tempting delicacies filled the entire banquet hall, whetting the guests' appetites.

Each seat had meticulously prepared tableware and exquisite red wine glasses, waiting for the guests to savor.

When the banquet began, Li Shuidao led Xia Ruoxue, who wore a red veil, onto the stage, holding a red silk ribbon.

The host of the wedding banquet, Haoyun Li, loudly proclaimed: "First bow to heaven and earth!"

Li Shuidao immediately knelt and bowed!

"Second bow to the honored parents!"

Li Shuidao bowed to his own parents!

"Husband and wife bow to each other!"

Li Shuidao turned to face a stranger woman and bowed!

"The ceremony is complete—"

"Send them to the bridal chamber!"

Amidst the congratulations of the guests, Xia Ruoxue was escorted to the groom's room.

The bride went to the bridal chamber, but the groom could not.

He still had to toast the guests.

Li Shuidao could only force a smile and go from table to table, toasting.

"Brother Shuidao, congratulations on marrying a beautiful bride!" Li Shuiting raised her cup to toast him.

Li Shuidao: "Thank you, little sister. Congratulations to you too..."

Gulp, gulp, gulp...

"Brother Shuidao, congratulations on marrying a beautiful lady!"

Gulp, gulp, gulp, gulp, gulp...

Li Shuidao: "Thank you, thank you..."

"Haha... Brother Shuidao, you truly are a good husband, so genuine. No wonder such a beautiful wife is devoted to you!"

Gulp, gulp, gulp, gulp, gulp...

Li Shuidao: "Thank you, big brother, for your praise..."