Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 294 - 300: The Grand Wedding

”You two are finally going to have a conclusion!” Li Shiqing, who had aged considerably, said contentedly.

Ever since he consumed his life essence for that burst of power, heʼd been in recovery, only recently stabilizing his injuries so he wouldnʼt lose more vital energy.

He hadnʼt expected that upon emerging, he would hear the good news regarding Li Zhirui.

”Youʼll have to work hard and try to have a few children,” Li Shilian joked with a laugh from the side.

But deep down, they all understood that for Li Zhirui to have offspring was not at all a simple matter!

Itʼs well known that cultivatorsʼ fertility pales in comparison to that of ordinary people, especially the higher their cultivation, the worse their fertility!

Both Li Zhirui and Jiang Fengwu were Golden Core cultivators, and conceiving a child would not be easy for them.

However, once pregnant, there was a much greater possibility that the child would possess a Spiritual Root compared to children born to ordinary parents! Moreover, the higher the parentsʼ cultivation, the better the potential of the child could be.

Li Zhirui smiled without saying a word. He indeed wanted to have a child, but he couldnʼt force it; he could only leave it to fate.

”This is the first Golden Core cultivator to marry into the Li family. The banquet must be held with great pomp and circumstance to showcase the stature and heritage of the family...” Li Shiqing went on and on with many instructions before letting the couple leave.

However, following his elaborate preparations would require at least two hundred thousand Spirit Stones, if not more!

”Zhirui, if you have any specific requests for the wedding, feel free to speak up. The family will try its best to accommodate them,” Li Shilian said, patting Li Zhiruiʼs shoulder before hastily going to tend to his Spiritual Medicines.

The Foundation Establishment Spiritual Medicines would be ripe in a few years, and there were also various precious Spiritual Objects. He couldnʼt rest easy without checking on them every day.

Li Zhirui also turned and returned to his dwelling. The moment he pushed the door open, he saw Da Qing and Mu Lingʼer cooing over each other. Rolling his eyes, he walked straight into his room.

Considering his two Spirit Beasts had tasted the pleasures of life before him, he was far from matching the likes of Da Qing and Xiaoqing in this regard.

Especially Xiaoqing, who frolicked among the eagle flocks daily, living a carefree and merry life, spreading his lineage far and wide, causing the talents of the Li familyʼs Jade Beak Eagles to improve somewhat.

Perhaps it was for this reason, or maybe because Xiaoqing lacked supervision and didnʼt exert himself in cultivation, that he still lingered in the late stages of Foundation Establishment.

”Iʼll show you all one day!” Li Zhirui muttered under his breath before closing the door, starting to prepare something for his own marriage ceremony.

The next morning, Li Zhirui hurried to the Marketplace to share the news that his family had agreed to his union with Jiang Fengwu.

”Because of this, I couldnʼt sleep at all last night,” said Jiang Fengwu, her face flushed with emotion.

Despite Li Zhiruiʼs affirmation, her heart couldnʼt stop fluttering with nervousness, so much so that she couldnʼt focus on cultivation or get any sleep the night before.

After exchanging their feelings, Li Zhirui left the Marketplace only as the sun began to set.

It was the same old story, their Yuan Yin and Yuan Yang were very important, and they had to be well-prepared.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, more than a month passed.

In preparing for Li Zhiruiʼs wedding, many in the clan were extremely busy, but none showed the slightest sign of discontent.

”Why is the Li family purchasing so many Spiritual Objects these days? Could it be that a great battle is about to break out?” A confused Loose Cultivator asked.

”You donʼt know?” Another cultivator looked at him curiously and explained, ”The Li family is gathering Spiritual Objects for a wedding ceremony.”

In fact, the Li family had not yet publicized this event, but ultimately, some information had leaked out.

”A wedding? Whoʼs marrying whom?”

”Two Golden Core cultivators are tying the knot. When the day comes, maybe weʼll also be able to snag some goodies for ourselves.”

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”Uncle Shiling, this is the invitation weʼve designed. Could you take a look and see if itʼs all right? If it is, Iʼll leave and have people deliver the invitations everywhere.”

Li Zhirui scrutinized it carefully, thought it looked quite satisfactory, and thus confirmed the arrangement, saying, ”The grand wedding will be held in ten days. Everyone going out should remember the time, to avoid missing it.”

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”The Li family is holding a wedding? Why would such a trivial matter be reported back here?” An elder said impatiently, ready to toss the Jade Slip into the trash bin.

He was one of Shen Leishanʼs personnel responsible for the initial sorting of intelligence. Years of experience and analysis meant he could often know what the rest of the content was at a glance, aiming to minimize unnecessary expenditure of time.

However, this time, he misjudged the situation.

As word of the Li familyʼs invitation spread, more and more powers became aware of the news, and, without exception, they were all quite surprised.

For, Jiang Fengwu was a Golden Core female cultivator of Loose Cultivator origins! Her joining would further strengthen the Li familyʼs power.

Harboring a complex mix of envy and jealousy, the crowd arrived at the now resplendent Wanxian Island.

From the entrance of the island, there was a road paved with Spirit Jade, and for the wedding, a long red carpet had been laid out on top.

By the time they reached the square, they saw it shrouded in a thin mist, creating an enchanting fairy-like atmosphere. Nearly a hundred tables were set with some refreshing Spirit Food and a pot of fragrant Spiritual Tea.

When it was time for the main course, there would be a few second-grade Spirit Food dishes. Golden Core cultivators would get an additional pot of third-tier Spiritual Wine and a plate of third-tier Spirit Fruits.

And just these items alone had cost the Li family tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.

As time slowly passed by, when the auspicious hour arrived, they didnʼt wait for the cultivators who hadnʼt made it yet and immediately had Li Zhirui and Jiang Fengwu come out to be wedded amidst the blessings of the crowd.

This ceremony was not pointless; it was a declaration to heaven and earth that the two were now Dao companions, henceforth sharing their destinies and fortunes together.

In the Cultivation World, there was no such vulgar custom as teasing the bridal chamber, and the bride didnʼt need to wait alone in her room until the time came; they would simply return later.

”Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on marrying a beautiful bride!” An elder from Shen Leishan said with a smile, ”I suppose after tonight, fellow Daoistʼs cultivation might breakthrough again.”

Unspoken yet evident, Li Zhiruiʼs cultivation speed was truly extraordinary—much faster than that of ordinary cultivators with dual spiritual roots.

”Isnʼt the Elder on the verge of a breakthrough as well?” Li Zhirui said with a faint smile, and after toasting with a cup, he went off to mingle with other cultivators.

The Elderʼs eyebrows raised slightly; he hadnʼt expected that Li Zhirui, whose cultivation was a minor realm lower than his, could actually see through his impending breakthrough!

ʼIt seems the Sect has underrated him!ʼ the Elder thought to himself.

After the third round of drinks, Li Zhirui excused himself, citing his inability to hold his liquor, and also took with him Jiang Fengwu, who had been chatting with a few female Golden Core cultivators.

As soon as they entered the room, Jiang Fengwuʼs cheeks turned rosy red, she lowered her head, looking extremely shy and adorable, which was entirely unlike her usual self.

”My lady, the springtime of youth is fleetingly short, so let us not waste time,” Li Zhirui said with an amorous spark in his eye, teasing her.

But to his surprise, upon hearing this, Jiang Fengwu suddenly pulled him close, and her soft lips pressed against his…