Shrek Academy was decked out for the occasion, bringing the little mountain village to life.
Red lanterns hung high, red fabric draped the buildings, and the Double Happiness character pasted to one window stood out most of all.
Cuihua's parents greeted their fellow villagers and friends at the entrance.
After a full day of preparations, the wedding feast was ready.
When the villagers heard that the high-and-mighty Lord Soul Masters had taken an interest in Cuihua and that she was getting married, they hurried to curry favor. Congratulations rang out without end.
Qian Chenzhou arrived as well.
Stoves had been built across the fairly spacious clearing. Dishes simmered in great pots as cooks worked their ladles and women washed and chopped ingredients.
The villagers were in high spirits, but things were quite different among the Shrek Seven Monsters.
Ma Hongjun wore a bridegroom's outfit, his face a picture of reluctance.
If Flender hadn't threatened to break both his legs and cripple his Soul Power if he dared run, he would have fled long ago.
Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhuyun, and Ning Rongrong watched the lively scene with curiosity.
None of them had ever seen ordinary people get married.
A wedding held by the Star Luo Imperial Family would have been far grander. Its guests were all powerful officials and nobles, and any one of their gifts would be worth more than everything the villagers here had given combined.
As a Soul Beast, Xiao Wu had never seen anything like this.
Soul Beasts fought for mates through strength. Most pairings lasted only once; when spring came around again, they would compete for someone new.
A few Soul Beasts, though, stayed with the same mate for life.
Ning Rongrong was even more curious about the food. How would it taste compared