Lie Shan Shi Marries

Ting Quan, the clan chief, stroked the few short whiskers beneath his chin, struggling to maintain the dignity of a clan chief, but he could not hide the smile in the corners of his eyes.

He looked at Lie Shan Shi and Ting Huang standing side by side, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he became. His daughter was truly remarkable. Her eye for men was simply... impeccable!

"Imperial Sovereign Lord." Ting Quan took a step forward and bowed solemnly to Lie Shan Shi, lowering himself as much as possible.

"Thanks to the Imperial Sovereign Lord's gracious favor, you are willing to take my daughter as your Dao Companion. Our entire clan is grateful for your kindness and willing to follow you as one, moving to the Wilderness of Chestnut Millet in the Northern Continent to serve you to the best of our ability."

"To make a small contribution to the prosperity of Great Xia. We humbly ask the Imperial Sovereign Lord to take us in!" The elders behind him also bowed in unison.

Lie Shan Shi understood as he watched the scene before him. Although he disliked utilitarian pursuits, he also understood that this was the way of survival in the Great Wilderness.

Ting Huang's clan was seeking his protection and development by attaching itself to him, which was perfectly reasonable. Besides, this would put Ting Huang at ease and allow her to have her clansmen by her side in the unfamiliar north.

He raised a hand to stop them from bowing. "Chief, there is no need for such ceremony. Ting Huang and I love each other, so her clansmen are my clansmen."

"Your clan is willing to move to the Wilderness of Chestnut Millet. Lie Shan Shi welcomes you wholeheartedly. The northern lands shall have a