To Ride or Not to Ride? The Xu Household's Foundations and Thoughts of Foundation Establishment

The twenty-third day of the first month.

Wu Shunan married one of Li Zhi's younger sisters. Her brows bore a slight resemblance to Xu Deling's, and she also loved wearing red.

Wu Mingsheng was delighted and invited many guests to the wedding.

As master of the Artifact Refining Hall within the Immortal Arts Hall, and one of the Xu Household's few elders,

he was a man who wielded real authority.

There was no downside to being on good terms with him. Naturally, the subordinate clans, including the Chen and Bai clans, were all happy to attend.

Few members of the Xu Household attended.

But every one of them was important.

Xu Mingxian had once learned his craft from Wu Mingsheng, who could be considered half his master. Naturally, he accepted the invitation and brought Zhou Zongni along.

Xu Chuan had an old friendship with him and was also among the invited guests.

He would give Wu Mingsheng that much face.

Then there were Xu Dezhao and Xu Deling.

They were the two most central members of the Xu Household Third Generation.

Actually, Wu Mingsheng had hesitated over inviting Xu Deling. After all, he knew what had happened between her and his grandson.

But she was his most cherished disciple. He had no reason not to invite her.

Ultimately, though, Wu Shunan made the decision for him, personally asking Xu Deling to attend.

This was a true severing of ties.

Even if Xu Deling still harbored the faintest lingering feelings for Wu Shunan, his marriage rendered them impossible.

At the wedding,

Xu Deling smiled and congratulated him, wishing him and his wife a lifetime together until their hair turned white.

She swung her sword through the threads of love and sealed her heart in ice.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

He greatly