On the day of the wedding, before dawn had even broken, Starfall Pavilion was already ablaze with lights.
Above the sect, disciples had long since begun their patrols and preparations. The many disciples of Starfall Pavilion and members of Medical Poison Valley were all ready, ensuring that nothing went wrong with the proceedings.
The first to arrive were all small sects and minor factions. Some had old ties with Starfall Pavilion, while others had come purely because of its reputation. They hoped to make an appearance at the grand wedding of Xiao Yan, the newly ascended Dou Sheng and Pill Convention champion, and perhaps forge a few connections.
Xiao Yan's elder brother, Xiao Ding, was responsible for receiving these guests at the sect entrance.
Xiao Ding was dressed in a fitting brocade robe, carrying himself with steady composure and a warm yet cautious smile. With the nearly limitless resources Xiao Yan had poured into him after his return, his strength had steadily risen to the level of a five-star Dou Wang.
Though this realm was nothing in the eyes of the many experts present today, his status as Xiao Yan's elder brother was enough to make every guest he received feel slightly flattered. Xiao Ding handled every interaction with impeccable tact. His words were appropriate and his bearing unhurried; he never neglected propriety, yet the endless stream of arriving guests all nodded in satisfaction.
The guests were respectfully led by Starfall Pavilion's deacon disciples into the already prepared outer banquet area. The place buzzed with voices and laughter, while remarks marveling at Starfall Pavilion's grand scale and lavish arrangements filled the air. The atmosphere was exceptionally lively.
By noon, everyone knew that the truly heavyweight guests were about to arrive. The finest seats in Starfall Pavilion's core area, with the