Pei Yi's Wedding

On the first day of the third month of the 427th year of the Qianfeng Great Wei Immortal Dynasty, auspicious for weddings and sacrifices, and blessed by the deity Anping.

Today is the wedding day of Pei Yi, the Transmission Elder of the Chongming Sect, and the bride is naturally the youngest sister of the Kuai Household.

The girl was pretty and young. She had been worrying about this marriage for so long, and today her wish had finally come true so she could marry Pei Yi. She couldn't be happier.

The Tanggu Kuai Household was just a tiny, insignificant Lineage, Pei Yi's wedding was naturally not as grand as that of the Sect Leader Kang Da.

However, compared to the wedding banquet between the Chongming Sect and the Fei Household, today's celebration is much more joyous.

Those who came that day were all forces He Dezong were extremely close to the Chongming Sect. He finally got to sit at the head table and had a good drink with the groom.

Yuan Jin, caught up in the drinking, dismissed the musicians and personally took the bili (a type of reed pipe) to play with great enthusiasm. He even invited Yuan Changsheng to join him in playing.

Ye Zhengwen, with only one eye, was pinching Lu Zhen's nose and forcing him to drink.

Tie Xishan put his arm around Zhou Yixiu's neck and spoke to her affectionately;

He Degong and Lu Xun pulled Jiang Qing, who was usually very difficult to get close to, into a drinking game. They lost badly but drank to their hearts' content. He Yuanbing poured wine for Jiang Qing, and seeing his father like this, he felt a little embarrassed. But Jiang Qing was also getting happier and happier as he drank. He Yuanbing pouring wine for even a moment.

Zhou Xinran calling her "Master's Wife" and "Auntie," making the bride blush and dare not look up. In the end, Dong Wanxi and Dong Ningxin came out to defuse the situation and send the younger relatives away.

Pei Que was already of marriageable age and no longer a child. Pei Yi, who was more like a father to him, was getting married today, and it was time for him, as the nephew, to step up. Instead of joining his fellow disciples in the merriment, he acted like a little adult, busying himself with various tasks and even taking over many of the important matters that the elders, such as Sect Leader Kang Da, were supposed to be handling.

If we were to ask who was the happiest between Pei Yi and the youngest sister of the Kuai Household, it would undoubtedly be the newly appointed head of the Kuai Household Kuai En.

When her aunt got married, Kuai En smiled so much her eyes disappeared. She drank and chatted at the banquet, and before long she was completely drunk.

The Sect Leader Kang Da, sitting at the main table, couldn't help but chuckle. He quickly told Han Yundao and Duan Anle to help their elder brother down to rest.

He secretly glanced at the table of female guests and sighed inwardly. The youngest sister of the He Household was also there today, sitting next to the bride and talking to her. Judging from her expression, she did not seem angry.

That's good, at least there weren't any clichéd plot points.

"Sigh, I just wonder which little rascal will end up with He Household's little sister." Sect Leader Kang Da still felt it was a pity. Today, as soon as he met He Dezong, he felt that this elder brother's aura had become even more profound.

If He Dezong were to successfully Foundation Establishment in time, then with the resources of the Hong County He Household, he could form a well-structured Foundation Establishment force within a few years. Chongming Sect would have missed out on a promising Foundation Establishment in-law.

"How about we try to marry Pei Que to the He Household's youngest daughter? They're not that far apart in age, but they're from different generations." Sect Leader Kang Da shook his head repeatedly as he thought about it.

Compared to many forces Immortal Dynasty, the sects and Lineage under the rule of the Great Wei Immortal Dynasty are more particular about etiquette and generally do not do anything that violates etiquette.

Although Pei Yi's wedding banquet couldn't compare to Kang Dabao, which was filled with distinguished guests due to the Fei Household's daughter's marriage, the Chongming Sect was now a completely different entity.

Pei Yi is also an elder who transmits skills, and is nominally the second most important person in the Chongming Sect after Sect Leader Kang Da, so he is not a minor figure.

Therefore, all the influential forces in Pingrong County sent congratulatory gifts, some more generous than others. Even some of the Chongming Sect's in-laws, whom he hadn't contacted in a long time, came to express their gratitude.

Of course, none of the people who came were of high status or power, and the only Foundation Establishment True Cultivator the Daoist Black Shoes and Nanny Sun.

The Daoist Black Shoes only appeared once, said some polite words to the bride and groom about getting along well, and left after accepting the toasts.

It wasn't that the Daoist Black Shoes didn't like Pei Yi.

In fact, in the eyes of the Daoist Black Shoes, Pei Yi was the most talented among all the juniors of the Chongming Sect, second only to Jiang Qing, and far superior to a certain sect leader. He always took care of Pei Yi during his lectures.

The reason why the Daoist Black Shoes was unwilling to stay for too long was that after he killed four Foundation Establishment from Auspicious Brocade Gate, he enjoyed immense prestige and had many visitors. This made the Daoist Black Shoes feel that he was delaying his cultivation, so he had been living in seclusion for many years. If it weren't for Pei Yi's wedding, he might not have appeared in front of outsiders at all.

However, that's how it should be for those who cultivate the Tao.

Nanny Sun had a harder time, as she had to accept many toasts from the heads of various families who came to curry favor with her.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Foundation Establishment True Cultivator have died one after another over the years, seemingly worthless. In the eyes of these small forces, they are already big shots in the clouds.

Before this, some of these people might have never even seen a living Foundation Establishment.

Seeing how kind Nanny Sun, I figured I should at least try to get closer to her, even if it didn't work out.

The reason why Nanny Sun acted this way was because Fei Shuhe was also attending Pei Yi's wedding.

After she and Kang Dabao, as the elder brother and sister-in-law, had received the welcoming tea from the younger sister of the Kuai Household, they returned to the table with the female guests.

Surrounded by a group of female cultivators, she spoke with grace and poise, her words and sentences devoid of arrogance, making these "country women" feel as if they were basking in a spring breeze.

Even Sect Leader Kang Da Dong Household sisters, who had little contact with her, had a much different opinion of Fei Shuhe this time, feeling that their husbands and uncles were being unreasonable in their complaints about their sister-in-law.

"So what if she hasn't had a child after being married for so long? It can't be just this sister-in-law's problem, can it?" Dong Ningxin and her sister Dong Wanxi were exchanging glances.

The two sisters had never been apart since childhood, and as they grew up, they shared a husband. Their tacit understanding was extraordinary. They didn't need to speak; a mere glance was enough for them to understand each other perfectly.

Not satisfied with just looking at her sister, Dong Ningxin mustered her courage and was about to lean in and whisper in her sister's ear when she felt something smooth brush against the back of her hand.

"Oh!" Dong Ningxin exclaimed softly, drawing the attention of all the female guests at the table.

A small, clumsy-looking creature with bony back brushed past Dong Ningxin's hand and swaggered over to the plate containing the Red-Maned Mountain Boar. It stuck out its little head and began to chew it heartily, oblivious to everyone else.

A rare look of surprise flashed in Fei Shuhe's eyes. Even Nanny Sun, who had just finished dealing with the heads of a group of minor factions and returned to her side, exclaimed in a low voice, "Oh, Venerable Alligator Softshell Turtle? It's been quite a while since we've seen this auspicious beast. I didn't expect to see one in Cloud Horn Prefecture."

Nanny Sun was no ordinary person; every word and action of Foundation Establishment True Cultivator under scrutiny in this setting. The moment the words "Venerable Alligator Softshell Turtle" were uttered, Sect Leader Kang Da hurriedly turned his head away in a panic.

After all, apart from Little Qi, the second son of the Sect Leader Kang Da, there was no other "Venerable Alligator Softshell Turtle" that could run rampant on the Chongming Sect's territory.

Sect Leader Kang Da hurriedly went to the women's section to apologize, then grabbed Little Qi and pulled him back to the main table.

Since this little thing advanced to the First-Tier Lower-Grade, the restriction that Kang Dabao originally carved in his sleeve to restrain it is no longer very effective at containing it. In a few more days, Little Qi will probably have to live in the spirit beast pouch.

Back at the main table, Little Qi was a bit noisy. Jin Shilun and Mo'er had put a lot of effort into cooking the Red-Maned Mountain Boar's knuckle today, making it a rich, glossy red that looked very tempting.

Aside from the women's table, who found it too greasy and few dared to touch it, the other tables were left with only skeletons. That's why Little Qi "traveled a long way" to share it, but before he could even take a few bites, he was dragged back by Sect Leader Kang Da.

The little guy looked at the skeleton with hardly any meat left on the main table, then glanced back at the portion on the women's table, and instantly became very dissatisfied. He jumped up on all fours and bounced around on the table for a while.

Xiao Qi's adorable appearance amused Fei Shuhe. After asking the other female guests at the table, she quickly told Yu'er, who was standing beside her, to bring the braised Yu'er knuckle to the main table, which finally calmed Little Qi's anger.

The Sect Leader Kang Da turned around and glanced at Fei Shuhe with some surprise. As soon as the former looked at her, the innocent and pretty smile on her face disappeared, and she put on her usual noble and dignified appearance.

Sect Leader Kang Da nodded in acknowledgment, then looked away, feeling utterly bored.

Fei Shuhe smiled in response, and the couple treated each other with the utmost respect.

The meal lasted from dusk till sunset, and then continued until dawn. For serious monks, who usually either diligently cultivate or tirelessly search for resources, such opportunities to drink freely are rare. Even at the end, some were reluctant to leave.

Fei Shuhe couldn't wait any longer, and as the sun was about to set, she gracefully bid farewell to the guests, accompanied by Nanny Sun and a group of maids.

Her elegant demeanor aroused envy among the guests, who secretly wondered what good fortune the Sect Leader Kang Da Chongming Sect Zongkang had to be blessed with such a noble lady.

Despite being envied by others, Sect Leader Kang Da had no choice but to suppress his bitterness and put on a show of reluctant parting with his wife, so that outsiders and the Fei Household could see the deep affection between him and Fei Shuhe.

After the wedding banquet, Pei Yi went back to see the bride, while Sect Leader Kang Da returned to his own courtyard.

Chongming Sect expanded its influence, Kang Dabao's courtyard as the sect leader grew increasingly deserted.

Huo Ying was a mistress without even the proper title of concubine. To this day, even the Sect Leader Kang Da doesn't know whether Fei Shuhe knew of her existence and had no intention of interfering, or whether she was completely unaware.

But no matter what, Huo Ying shouldn't have brought her back to the Chongming Sect. Fei Shuhe's residence, Green Lotus Courtyard, is right across the street.

Therefore, apart from a few junior brothers who were occasionally dragged out by Sect Leader Kang Da to play chess, he was usually alone most of the time.

This is the norm for cultivators; the path to immortality is inherently lonely. The days when Kang Dabao huddled together with his two junior brothers for warmth were abnormal.

This situation is actually a good thing, and it's something that Sect Leader Kang Da should get used to.

After the excitement subsided, Kang Dabao did not choose to rest, but went straight back to his cloud room to begin his cultivation.

Although he is not wealthy now, he has many things to do. The construction of the Blue Silver Mine and Double Brightness Trade Market both involve Foundation Establishment True Cultivator, and he is a key person in charge of them, so he cannot slack off.

Therefore, his cultivation had fallen behind considerably in the past six months. Seeing that even the Lu Household head, Lu Xun, had made rapid progress and advanced to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, the Sect Leader Kang Da was spurred on and began to work hard every minute.

He wanted to study hard, but the Little Qi in his sleeve was restless. Having just returned from the wedding banquet with a hearty meal and plenty of food, it didn't choose to sleep soundly to digest its food; instead, it was making a ruckus.

Kang Dabao's meditation was disrupted several times, so he had no choice but to take out a coral-shaped spiritual herb that was half a foot long and as thick as a little finger.

Upon seeing this thing, Little Qi immediately calmed down and even rubbed its round little head against the back of Sect Leader Kang Da, looking incredibly adorable.

"You good-for-nothing, you never learn!" Sect Leader Kang Da laughed as he tossed a Ram's Horn Coral to Little Qi, who squinted and began to devour it with gusto.

This spiritual herb looks tender, but it's quite durable. After Little Qi advanced to the First-Tier Lower-Grade beast level, its teeth became much sharper, resembling the "divine weapons" used by mortal Martial Ancestor. It could bite off a piece of this Ram's Horn Coral with great effort, but it was still very happy to do so.

Kang Dabao watched with delight, marveling that the Ram's Horn Coral was indeed worth the price of three plants for one hundred Spirit Stone. Not only did it greatly help the growth of the low-level spirit beasts belonging to "Hidden Six," but it could also help its owner get rid of the little guy's entanglement. It was truly excellent.

The price is a bit high, though. Raising Little Qi like this will cost a lot in a year, almost as much as the annual salary of four or five disciples.

However, if raised properly, Little Qi can grow into First-Tier Superior-Grade high-grade expert in less than thirty years. If it can successfully Foundation Establishment, it will be a huge profit.

After dealing with Little Qi, Sect Leader Kang Da waved his fingers, and a half-person-high Moon-Reflecting Rock slab appeared beside him. Twenty or thirty spirit insects, each about the length of an infant's finger and top-heavy, buzzed out of the insect chamber at the head of the bed, attached themselves to the stone slab, and began to feed.

These spirit insects have lion-like heads and green bodies, with silver scales scattered on their segments. Their mouthparts are sharp and densely packed with serrated teeth, making them look formidable.

The Lion Insect that Kang Dabao found in the tomb of the barbarian True Cultivator have finally hatched.

These little guys reproduced in less than six months after they were born, and the Lion Insect that regularly eat the Moon-Reflecting Rock are already far more powerful than their parents.

Don't underestimate these mere twenty or thirty spirit insects; Sect Leader Kang Da takes great care of them. Although there are still unused rooms in the courtyard, Kang Dabao didn't convert any of them into insect rooms. Instead, he placed the Lion Insect's room by his bedside so they could eat and live together.

Because of this dedication, the power of the Lion Insect swarm should not be underestimated. Even ordinary rogue Qi Refinement at the third or fourth level of Rogue Cultivator would find it difficult to defeat them.

Last time, Sect Leader Kang Da's victory over Qu He, the son-in-law of the Huo Household, on the Kuai Household's arena was not easy. After returning, although the Daoist Black Shoes did not reprimand him, he still gave him a scolding.

The Daoist Black Shoes said this, "If you can't even handle a good-for-nothing, then you truly are a good-for-nothing."

After hearing this reprimand, Kang Dabao realized that relying too much on the Delusion-Breaking Golden Eyes, was not a good thing. Although the Delusion-Breaking Golden Eyes was of a high grade, Sect Leader Kang Da had not yet mastered it. If someone with ulterior motives targeted him, it would still be somewhat dangerous.

So far, Sect Leader Kang Da's fighting methods have been rather unremarkable; apart from the Delusion-Breaking Golden Eyes, he only has a short blade at his disposal.

The corpse damaged by the Gold-Devouring Rat was buried under the big locust tree. Kang Dabao set up a Yin-type formation and also asked Zhou Yixiu to check on it when he had free time, but he figured it wouldn't be of much use for more than four or five years.

Even if he recovers well, it's hard to say whether the Corpse Refining technique will still be suitable, as the Sect Leader Kang Da's cultivation and abilities should have improved considerably by then.

Fortunately, Kang Dabao found a copy of "The Wondrous Herb Hall's Treatise on a Hundred Insects" in the Grass Witch Cult's library. It was like a godsend. After studying it for several months, the sect Sect Leader Kang Da became quite adept at controlling and raising the Lion Insect swarm.

If these spirit insects are properly raised, their growth cycle will be much shorter than that of the Venerable Alligator Softshell Turtle. According to Sect Leader Kang Da's calculations, within three to five years, as the Lion Insect swarm advances and grows stronger, they will surely become a sharp weapon in his hands.

In subsequent battles, there's no need to resort to the Delusion-Breaking Golden Eyes Truth, so frequently.

If the Lion Insect Swarm is truly tamed properly, when the overwhelming Second Tier insect swarm covers the sky, even True Cultivator Foundation Establishment will have to avoid its sharp edge. At that time...

Before he knew it, it was already broad daylight. The sunlight shone on the face of Sect Leader Kang Da, interrupting his reverie and causing him to return to Qi Refinement and cultivation.

These things are too far off; he should focus on his cultivation first.

He didn't have many free days left. In another ten days, he would have to return to Double Brightness Trade Market to stay permanently. His cultivation would inevitably be delayed for a while, so he should make the most of every minute now.

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(I've read everyone's discussion about the plot last night, and Lao Bai all made a lot of valid points. I might adjust the Lao Bai and revise the outline, which will probably take some time, so I might have to take a few days off. Please understand!)