Chapter Four: The Wedding Stuns the City! Obtaining Heaven-Defying Rewards
Since Su Ruoxi had already agreed, it was best to strike while the iron was hot. Moreover, it wouldn’t be long before the news spread; the Linglong Sanctuary would surely take offense, so it was wise to prepare for multiple contingencies.
“Ah?”
“What’re you hesitating for? Go quickly.”
“This…” The maid hesitated, glancing at the Jiang couple and Su Ruoxi.
Finally, after a long silence, the couple stood up. Both pinched the bridge of their noses, their minds in turmoil.
What had happened today was so outrageous that it was impossible to digest all at once.
Jiang’s mother looked at her son, then at Su Ruoxi, feeling immensely satisfied.
Every family hoped their son would marry a good daughter-in-law.
But… this daughter-in-law of hers…
Sigh!
“Su…” Jiang’s mother began, unsure how to address her at first.
After all, Su Ruoxi was their contemporary.
What on earth was going on?
After a moment’s hesitation, she asked, “Miss Su, are you truly willing to marry my son?”
“Of course!” Su Ruoxi nodded earnestly.
Everything that had happened to Jiang Cheng made it impossible for her not to believe.
Besides, with her abilities, she had no fear of being deceived.
“Good!” Jiang’s father, who had been silent until now, suddenly shouted, “Though the Jiang family is poor, we are not cowardly. Since Miss Su is willing, we shall not stand in the way.”
“Order a grand banquet at once.”
Then, squinting at Su Ningshuang, he said, “My little niece, since your aunt is marrying today, you won’t leave, will you? Stay and join the feast.”
With that, he strode away.
“You… you all…”
“Pfft…”
Su Ningshuang, overwhelmed with anger and despair, lost her composure and spat out a mouthful of blood before fainting on the spot.
Jiang Cheng glanced at her disdainfully.
Is that the extent of her resolve?
“Qing’er, wake her up. It’s a joyous day—I don’t want to see anyone die.”
…
Jiang family’s young master, Jiang Cheng.
Today, he would marry Su Ruoxi, the Sacred Maiden of the Linglong Sanctuary.
This news spread through Lingxiao City like a tornado.
At first, everyone thought it was a rumor.
But when they saw the Jiang family’s invitation, they were shocked.
In Lingxiao City, everyone knew Jiang Cheng had become a cripple.
The Su family had pressured the Jiang family to break off the engagement by sending Su Ningshuang’s aunt, the Sacred Maiden of Linglong Sanctuary, to dissolve the betrothal.
In the end, the engagement was canceled, but they had sacrificed themselves!
To these people, the Nine Great Sanctuaries were the world’s supreme sects, unreachable peaks akin to gods and immortals.
Their sacred sons and daughters were legendary, peerless masters.
Years ago, the Su family producing a Sacred Maiden had already shaken the world.
Now, this Su family Sacred Maiden was marrying Jiang Cheng, a cripple—an astonishing scandal.
In no time, men and women, young and old, from all clans in the city flocked to the Jiang residence, eager to witness the spectacle.
…
Meanwhile,
At the Su family’s main hall,
Mr. and Mrs. Su sat at the head, surrounded by elders.
Below, disciples reported on Jiang family’s wedding to Su Ruoxi.
Each word cast a shadow over the faces of all present.
The atmosphere in the Su family was oppressively grim.
“Audacious!” the Su clan head roared, his powerful aura surging, “To dare harm my daughter, the Jiang family is courting death!”
“And that Su Ruoxi—betraying us from within, severing ties with the Su family first, then marrying into the Jiang family—is she not clearly our enemy?”
Only a few in the Su family knew Su Ruoxi was their adopted daughter.
Over the years, the Su family had leached countless benefits from her.
But they were never satisfied, wanting Su Ningshuang to enter the Linglong Sanctuary.
Originally, Su Ningshuang had no qualifications.
But with Su Ruoxi’s help, her cultivation advanced rapidly; she became a core disciple of the sanctuary and was even favored as a consort by the sanctuary’s sacred son.
Su Ruoxi’s condition was to leave the Su family.
The Su family knew her grudge against them made her departure inevitable.
Moreover, their daughter’s entrance into the sanctuary and close ties with the ninth sacred son could fully replace Su Ruoxi’s value.
But they never expected Su Ruoxi to marry Jiang Cheng, the cripple.
Since Jiang Cheng’s fall, relations between the Su and Jiang families had plummeted.
In Lingxiao City, the two clans dominated and competed fiercely for resources.
Furthermore, the Jiang family possessed a treasured heirloom.
The ambitious Su family coveted it, aiming to swallow up the Jiang family.
Just as they were about to succeed, Su Ruoxi intervened.
This enraged the Su family to the utmost.
What baffled them most was how such a proud and aloof woman as Su Ruoxi could marry a cripple like Jiang Cheng.
“Clan head, what shall we do?” an elder asked.
“With Su Ruoxi’s cultivation, the Su family cannot oppose her. If she truly joins the Jiang family, our foothold in Lingxiao City will be lost.”
“That wretched woman! If only she had died outside thirty years ago.”
As indignation swelled, another elder suddenly said, “I have a plan.”
“With Su Ruoxi here, we cannot touch the Jiang family for now. But that doesn’t mean the Linglong Sanctuary is untouchable.”
“The sanctuary forbids its disciples from marrying outsiders, especially a Sacred Maiden. We shall notify the sanctuary, buy time, and use their hands to destroy the Jiang family.”
“As for that treasure, we might curry favor with the sanctuary to gain their protection for our family through the ages.”
After a moment’s thought, the others nodded unanimously.
“This is our only choice now.”
“Notify all disciples to surround the Jiang residence; we must delay as much as possible.”
…
At the Jiang family.
The grounds were draped with red silk and carved decorations, lanterns and flowers arranged in clusters.
The entire Jiang residence was suffused with celebratory cheer.
Jiang Cheng wore a fitted red robe embroidered with golden dragons; his handsome, ethereal appearance radiated dignity and nobility, captivating all.
Su Ruoxi donned a phoenix-adorned coronet and a flowing veil, her figure graceful and elegant.
Though her face was partially concealed by the red veil, the exposed lower half revealed smooth, fair skin, a delicate and exquisite profile that stunned everyone.
The Jiang couple sat proudly at the hall’s front, unable to suppress smiles.
Among the crowd, Su Ningshuang stood out conspicuously—this was a position Jiang Cheng had deliberately arranged for her.
It was said to be the best spot in the hall, offering a clear view.
But she was weak, her spirit damaged, utterly powerless to resist.
Looking at the newlyweds, their brilliant red attire was dazzling to the eye.
Her burning anger had nowhere to vent.
More guests arrived, and whispers grew louder.
“Su Ningshuang is here too. So the bride really is Su Ruoxi, the Sacred Maiden of Linglong Sanctuary.”
“What means did the Jiang family use to make Su Ruoxi willingly marry Jiang Cheng, that cripple? Unbelievable!”
“Willing? I don’t buy it.”
“Look at Su Ningshuang—her aura is unstable, her face pale. She’s clearly been severely harmed. And those people with her are Jiang family guards.”
“So, I suspect the Jiang family is using Su Ningshuang to threaten the other side.”
“That can’t be. Su Ruoxi is the Sacred Maiden of Linglong Sanctuary, with extraordinary cultivation. Even a hundred or a thousand Jiang family members couldn’t match her; how could she be easily coerced?”
“…”
The crowd fell silent, puzzled.
“No matter what, the Jiang family’s actions seem destined for ruin.”
“Indeed, Linglong Sanctuary is a top-tier sect; even an ordinary disciple could crush the entire Lingxiao City.”
“Hmph, forget Linglong Sanctuary—just the Su family alone, the Jiang family cannot resist.”
“I heard the Su family has summoned all their disciples and is already en route. The Jiang family is doomed!”
Ding!
Amid the murmurs, a melodious bell tolled.
The Jiang family’s senior elder stepped forward.
“Auspicious hour has arrived!”
“Groom and bride, bow to heaven and earth!”
“Bow to your elders!”
“Bow to each other as husband and wife!”
“Ceremony complete!”
At the same moment,
Jiang Cheng’s system popped up a notification:
[Ding! Congratulations to the host on marrying Su Ruoxi, the reincarnation of the Empress. Family strength has increased.]
[Rewards as follows: One Realm of the Celestial Domain]
[One Protector at the Great Perfection of the Lianxu Realm (King level)]
[Five Protectors at the Great Perfection of the Xuanji Realm (Sovereign level)]
[Fate Golden Dragon: A golden dragon condensed from infinite celestial fate, can be deployed in the family to bestow Daoist merit and protection.]
[Xuanhuang Indestructible Array: A mountain-guarding array formed from the celestial energies of heaven and earth, impenetrable to all methods and deterring all evil.]
[100 God-Breaking Pills: Seventh-grade elixirs that allow the user to bypass realm barriers and instantly break through the Divine Sea realm.]
[100 Spirit-Enhancing Pills: Seventh-grade elixirs that boost soul power and strengthen the Divine Sea.]
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