The sky in Dragon Rock Territory is as clear as water, and the sunshine is warm but not intense, casting a golden halo over this increasingly majestic city. Today's Dragon Rock City has a completely different atmosphere from the past. The things flying on the towering city walls are no longer just representatives of Dragon Rock Territory's Black Gold Dragon Flag was decorated with countless red ribbons and colorful flags symbolizing celebration. The main streets in the city were cleaned spotlessly, and red lanterns were hung at the door of every house or simple happy words were posted on them. The air was filled with a kind of heartfelt joy and expectation.
Lord's Mansion, it was even more decorated with lights and colors, giving it a new look. From the gate to the main hall, a brand new red carpet was laid out. In the courtyard, the open space originally used for training was temporarily arranged into a ceremony square, with neat seats placed around it, and a wide passage in the middle. At the end of the passage was a temporary, but not simple, high platform. The platform was decorated with magic flowers that symbolized auspiciousness and rock reliefs that symbolized stability. The style was solemn and grand.
The servants and guards in the palace all put on brand-new uniforms, and were in high spirits, walking back and forth, with smiles on their faces. Soros As the head of the interior, he was even more busy today, but his eyebrows were full of He was happy and commanded to ensure that every link was in order. Old Jack led the people from the logistics department and was responsible for receiving the endless flow of congratulatory gifts from all parties and arranging the banquet, which was busy but not chaotic.
The courtyard where Aileen is located has a warm and slightly busy atmosphere. Several female relatives and friends who came from the Yulan Empire are surrounding her, doing her final make-up. Aileen is wearing a gorgeous dress jointly sewn by the Yulan Empire's top embroiderers and Dragon Rock Territory craftsmen. The dress is not traditional. Instead of pure white or bright red, it uses deep indigo as the base, which symbolizes calmness and wisdom. The skirt and cuffs are embroidered with complex magic runes and the dragon-shaped coat of arms of Dragon Rock Territory with silver thread. She is solemn and luxurious, and fits her status as a magician. Her long hair is carefully pulled up, and she wears a forehead crown inlaid with deep sea sapphires and moonstones. It is simple and elegant, making her already gentle face even more beautiful and charming.
"Aileen sister, you are so beautiful today!" A younger cousin praised sincerely.
Aileen looked at herself in the mirror, with a faint blush on her face, but her eyes were filled with calm happiness. She gently stroked the lines on her dress, but what she was thinking about was the man who was about to stand hand in hand with her in front of everyone.
At the same time, Lin Qin is in the quiet room.
He had already changed into his formal attire. His attire was also specially made, mainly dark black, neatly cut to fit his tall and straight figure. The placket and cuffs were embroidered with dark golden silk thread with the veins of the earth and the patterns of the mountains. It was low-key and restrained, but had a heavy aura of Yuan Ting Yue Zhi. He did not wear too many accessories. There is only a simple black ring on his left hand. It is a tiny form that the armor and stomach automatically transformed into after he initially refined the High-Tier Defensive Divine Armor. It is inconspicuous and can provide the strongest protection at any time. Even at his own wedding, he did not completely let go of his habitual caution.
He stood quietly in front of the window, looking at the lively scene inside and outside the mansion, but his mood was unusually peaceful. For him, the wedding was more like a public ceremony, a formal contract announcing his relationship with Aileen to everyone. The promise in his heart had already been made, and now it was more of a solid sense of settled responsibility.
"Sir, the guests are arriving one after another." Soros's voice sounded respectfully outside the door.
Lin Qin turned around and opened the door. "I understand. Go ahead as planned."
"Yes."
As the sun gets higher, heavyweight guests begin to arrive at Dragon Rock City one by one. Under the guidance of dedicated personnel, they enter Lord's Mansion.
The first to arrive was the closer party Linley. Linley brought his wife Delia, and his five younger brothers Wharton, Barker and others in several simply decorated carriages. Linley was dressed in a blue robe and had a more aura. Her hair was condensed, and her brows felt a lot more relaxed after the Yale matter was resolved. Delia was wearing a lavender dress, gentle and beautiful. They brought rich gifts, including rare magic materials, works of art, and an ancient dagger that contained the aura of Wind Element, which Linley personally selected.
"Brother Lin Qin!" Linley saw Lin Qin already greeting him at the square in front of the main hall. He quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Congratulations, brother! Congratulations, sister-in-law!" Delia also saluted with a smile.
Lin Qin showed a rare gentle smile on his face and nodded to Linley: "Linley, Delia, thank you for coming.
Please come inside."
Linley looked at Lin Qin, and could feel that this elder brother's aura was particularly peaceful today, even with a hint of unnoticeable joy, and he was happy for him in his heart. After a few words of greeting, the attendants led him to the VIP table and sat down.
Immediately afterwards, a gray stream of light and a shadow fell in front of the mansion door almost simultaneously, revealing the figures of Dylan and Cesar.
Dylan was still wearing a cold gray outfit, but it was slightly tidied up to look less casual. He walked up to Lin Qin with a simple wooden box in his hand and handed it over. "Congratulations." His voice was short, but the blessing in his eyes was sincere.
Lin Qin took it and nodded slightly. "Thank you very much. Sit inside."
Cesar, on the other hand, went against his usual uninhibited attitude. He rarely wore a decent black dress (although the neckline was still loose). He came up with a smile and stuffed an inconspicuous little cloth bag into Lin Qin: "Lin Qin Brother, I'm so happy! Don't take it for granted that it's a small thing! Hehe, where is the bride? Come on, brother, let me see what a beauty who can melt a stone like you looks like!"
Lin Qin took the bag and held it lightly, knowing that there was nothing "trivial" inside. He nodded to Cesar: "She is preparing in the back. You take the seat first."
"Okay!" Cesar didn't bother, and walked in without hesitation, looking around, very interested in the lively scene.
Then, a gentle green streamer and a fiery red streamer came from the sky, falling almost in no particular order. High Priestess Catherine and War God O'Brien arrived hand in hand.
High Priestess was wearing a simple emerald green dress today, holding Life Scepter in her hand. Her whole body exuded a calming breath of life, and her face was still beautiful and holy. She smiled at Lin Qin Handing over an exquisite jade box, "Your Excellency Lin Qin, Miss Aileen, congratulations to both of you. May the light of life always shine on your path." The jade box contains the ancient seed containing pure life energy.
"Thank you High Priestess." Lin Qin took it and responded politely.
War God O'Brien was wearing a red robe trimmed with gold, and had a majestic aura. However, when facing Lin Qin, his majesty was much restrained, and his eyes were complicated. He presented an exquisite ornament carved from a whole piece of Fire Sun Crystal, which was worth a lot of money. "Congratulations." His words were concise and slightly unnaturally polite.
Lin Qin accepted it calmly. "Your Excellency War God is here in person and is interested. Please take a seat."
The two were led to the front row of the VIP seats. High Priestess, Linley, and Delia smiled and greeted each other. War God was sitting alone, scanning more and more guests in the square with his own light, not knowing what he was thinking in his mind.
Immediately afterwards, some well-known Saint Realm strongmen on the Yulan Continent, such as Rosalie of the original Ice Goddess Temple, relatives and friends of the original Rock Sword Saint Hederson (Hedereson has fallen, but his family still has representatives), some The heads of powerful chambers of commerce (such as Dawson Chamber of Commerce, Yale is still alive, represented by the vice-president), as well as representatives of the forces that are attached to or friendly with Dragon Rock Territory, also arrived one after another. The seats in the square gradually filled up, and low-pitched conversations and greetings could be heard endlessly. The atmosphere was warm but solemn.
As the auspicious hour approached, Soros walked to the side of the high platform, cleared his throat, and his voice clearly spread throughout the square under the magic amplification. "The auspicious hour has arrived! Welcome the newcomers!"
The hustle and bustle in the square suddenly subsided, and everyone turned their attention to the end of the red carpet aisle.
The first person who appeared in everyone's sight was Lin Qin. He walked slowly along the red carpet to the high platform. His steps were steady and his face was calm, but his deep eyes were a little more real and warm than before. He did not deliberately exude momentum, but the calm demeanor that he naturally revealed, belonging to a strong middle-level god, and the solemnity of being the groom today, made everyone subconsciously hold their breath and concentrate.
When he walked to the center of the high platform and turned to face the passage, everyone's eyes also turned.
Aileen, dressed in an indigo dress, walked slowly, accompanied by two family sisters serving as bridesmaids. The sun shone on her body, the silver runes and gems on the dress shone softly, and the face under the forehead crown Her face is gentle and bright, with the shyness and happy blush of a newlywed bride, but her eyes are clear and firm, looking at the figure waiting for her on the high platform. She has a calm step and a perfect manner, with the elegance of a magician and the dignity of a land matron.
At this moment, whether they are people who are familiar with her or guests who meet her for the first time, they can't help but admire in their hearts: What a beautiful couple!
Aileen walked to the high platform, Lin Qin stretched out his hand. Aileen gently put his hand into his palm, warm and firm. The two stood side by side, facing the guests.
As the master of ceremony, Soros began to preside over the ceremony. The ceremony was not a traditional religious form, but a fusion of the Yulan Continent's general etiquette and Dragon Rock Territory's own characteristics, which was simple and solemn.
"Today, Lord Dragon Rock Territory, Lord Lin Qin, and Miss Aileen Hyde, hereby sign a marriage contract, announce it to heaven and earth, and witness it in front of all guests and friends." Soros's voice was loud and clear, "Marriage is a covenant where we work together to bear the wind and rain, and share the joy. Master Lin Qin, Miss Aileen, are you willing to make this covenant with this heart?"
Lin Qin turned to look at Aileen, held her hand tightly, and said in a steady and powerful voice, which spread clearly throughout the audience. "I, Lin Qin, am willing to protect Aileen for the rest of my life, share Dragon Rock Territory's foundation with her, and go on the road to the future together, never leaving her."
Aileen raised his head to meet his gaze, his eyes were filled with water, but he smiled extremely brightly, and his voice was clear and firm. "I, Aileen Hyde, would like to spend the rest of my life supporting Lin Qin, sharing the responsibilities of Dragon Rock Territory with him, going through the storms of the future together, and depending on each other for life and death."
There are no too many vows, no gorgeous rhetoric, only the simplest promises, but because of their identities and daily life, they seem particularly heavy and sincere.
"It's done! Exchange tokens!" Soros said loudly.
Lin Qin took out a ring that had been prepared for a long time. The ring was simple in style and made of a rare "Earth Vein Profound Iron" that can spontaneously condense earth elements. The surface of the ring was inlaid with a pale golden crystal the size of a rice grain but containing pure soul fluctuations. That was Lin Qin A trace of the purest Soul Essence is carefully peeled off from Soul Gold Bead obtained from Grand Wizard and repeatedly purified by its own divine power. Long-term wear can slowly warm the soul and enhance mental strength. Its value is immeasurable for magicians.
He took Aileen's left hand and gently put the ring on her ring finger.
Aileen took out a magic ring she made by herself. The ring was made of mithril, which was light and strong. The surface of the ring was a small piece of specially treated alexandrite that could store and slowly release the gentle life magic. Inside the gem, she used micro-carving magic to carve the initials of the two people's names, as well as a simple protective circle. This ring may not be as valuable as the one given by Lin Qin in terms of absolute value, but it embodies all her heart and magical attainments.
She also wears it for Lin Qin.
After the token exchange was completed, the two stood side by side again.
Soros said loudly, "The newlyweds are married! Witnessed by guests and friends, heaven and earth are the guarantee! May the two adults be united forever and have long-lasting blessings."
"Congratulations to Master Lin Qin! Congratulations to Mrs. Aileen!"
Warm congratulations and applause suddenly erupted in the square. Whether they were sincere friends, or representatives of various forces who were in awe or had good friendships, they all gave the warmest applause at this moment. Dragon Rock Territory generals, officials, and even some representatives of the people who were lucky enough to watch the ceremony were even more excited, and many people even had tears in their eyes. Their lord finally got married!
After the ceremony, there was a grand banquet. The banquet was held in the largest banquet hall in the mansion and several extended side rooms, which were enough to accommodate all the guests. Wine and delicacies were presented like flowing water, all of which were the characteristics of the Yulan Continent and local products produced in Dragon Rock Territory.
Lin Qin and Aileen put on relatively simple dresses and began to toast table by table to thank the guests for coming. This is a necessary etiquette and an opportunity to communicate with all parties.
The first thing to come is naturally the VIP main table. Linley, Delia, High Priestess, War God, Dylan, Cesar and others are all at this table.
"Brother Lin Qin, sister-in-law Aileen, have another drink! I wish you will have a son soon, Dragon Rock Territory will have a successor!" Linley smiled and raised his glass, he was really happy for Lin Qin.
Lin Qin and Aileen drank with smiles. Aileen's face was slightly red, and Lin Qin patted Linley's shoulder. "Thank you. How is Yale?"
"Much better. Cesler said that after a while of recovery, he will be back to his original state. Thanks to the notes you sent, big brother." Linley said gratefully.
High Priestess Catherine raised the glass elegantly with a soft voice. "Your Excellency Lin Qin, Aileen, your union is a combination of wisdom and strength, and a new chapter in life. May the God of Life bless you." Her words always have the power to soothe people's hearts.
"High Priestess's good words." Lin Qin and Aileen responded with a toast.
It was War God O'Brien's turn. He held the wine glass with a complicated look on his face, which eventually turned into a sigh, and he raised his glass and said, "Lin Qin----congratulations. I wish you all the best." He wanted to say something to wish the couple a harmonious relationship, but he always felt a little awkward, so in the end he just said "well" dryly.
Lin Qin's expression remained unchanged and he clinked glasses with him. "Thank you, Your Excellency War God."
Cesar couldn't hold it back for a long time, jumped up and shouted, "Brother Lin Qin, sister Aileen, I won't say any other polite words!"
If this kid dares to bully you in the future, tell me and I will help you take care of him!" He acted like a family member, making Aileen purse his lips and chuckle.
Dylan just raised his glass and said lightly, "Have a good life." Then he drank it all in one gulp.
After paying respects to the main table, he also paid tribute to the tables of other important guests in turn. Facing the congratulations from all parties, Lin Qin mostly just nodded and responded briefly, while Aileen added some appropriate words of thanks, and the couple cooperated tacitly.
Halfway through the banquet, the atmosphere became more and more lively. Some familiar Saint Realm experts began to toast and chat with each other, talking about the current situation in the mainland and their cultivation experiences. Linley and High Priestess exchanged words with Life Law and in low voices. Laws of Wind has something in common; Cesar didn't know when he slipped to the long table with buffet food and had a great meal, and even dragged a few Dragon Rock Territory generals to brag; Dylan was sitting alone in the corner, closing his eyes and relaxing, but no one dared to disturb him.
War God O'Brien drank a few glasses of wine alone, looked at Lin Qin who was surrounded by people congratulating him and looked peaceful, and then looked at Lin Qin, who was sitting next to Lin Qin, who was gentle and intelligent. Aileen, the depression in his heart caused by the middle position Godhead, for some reason, dissipated a little. Perhaps, everyone pursues a different path. He drank the wine in the glass silently.
At this moment, Soros quietly came to Lin Qin and whispered a few words. Lin Qin's expression moved slightly, and he whispered to Aileen, "I'll be right back", and then left the banquet hall with Soros.
The two came to a secluded side hall. In the hall, a figure in ordinary clothes with his face hidden under a hood stood quietly, his breath weak and almost nonexistent.
Seeing Lin Qin come in, the man took off his hood, revealing a handsome face with a tired smile, it was Tarosha.
"Hey, Mr. Groom, congratulations!" Tarosha said with a smile, "Master Beirut asked me to send you a congratulatory gift."
Lin Qin was not surprised that Beirut would show his reaction, and said calmly, "Thank you, Mr. Beirut, for me."
Tarosha took out a palm-sized black box that was neither gold nor wood, and handed it to Lin Qin: "Here is the congratulatory gift. Your Excellency said, Yulan Continent has not been so lively for a long time, so you can live a good life."
Lin Qin took the box and felt it was cold and heavy. He nodded. "Thank you, Lord Beirut, and thank you for the message.
I understand."
Tarosha shrugged. "The words have been brought, and the gifts have been delivered. I won't join in the fun in front, so as not to scare those little guys. Let's go!" After saying that, his body swayed and disappeared like water vapor.
Lin Qin took the box and explored it with his spiritual consciousness. He found that there was a very strong seal on the surface of the box. With his current strength, he could not forcefully open it. It obviously required specific conditions or timing. He put the box away and didn't think about it anymore. Beirut reminded him that he had expected it. Strength is the basis for dealing with all changes.
He calmed down and returned to the banquet hall. Aileen cast a questioning look. Lin Qin shook his head slightly, indicating that nothing happened. The banquet continued.
It wasn't until the sun set in the west and the lanterns were lit that the guests began to say goodbye one after another.
Linley, High Priestess, War God and others came forward one by one to say goodbye. Linley took Lin Qin and said a few more words of personal agreement, making an agreement. I will move around more often in the future. High Priestess once again sent my blessings. War God also said goodbye politely. Dylan and Cesar were even more straightforward, saying hello and leaving directly.
When the last group of guests left, Lord's Mansion, which had been noisy all day, gradually became quiet. The servants began to clean up the mess in an orderly manner.
Lin Qin and Aileen stood side by side on the steps in front of the main hall, looking at Dragon Rock City who was still dotted with countless lights under the night sky, just like the reflection of the Star River.
"Are you tired?" Lin Qin asked, turning his head.
Aileen leaned lightly on his shoulder and shook his head. "I'm not tired. I just feel like - like a dream."
Lin Qin hugged her shoulders and said nothing, just feeling the calm warmth. The lights inside and outside the mansion stretched the shadows of the two of them, and they cuddled tightly together.
"From now on, this will be our home." Aileen said softly.
"Yeah." Lin Qin responded, his voice low and sure, "Our home."