Chapter 120

Chapter 120: The Wedding

On this day, the sky was clear, with no clouds for thousands of miles, and the sunlight sprinkled down as if the heavens were congratulating the upcoming marriage.

Zhou Garden was brightly decorated and filled with joy.

At the entrance, red lanterns hung high, with the golden "double happiness" character shining brightly on them.

Upon entering the estate, everywhere was covered with flowers and fine confetti, and the air carried a light floral fragrance and a fresh scent of vegetation.

Guests gathered from all directions; they were dressed in lavish clothes and wore smiles on their faces. Most were people from the Lin Family, while a small part were representatives sent from the other three long-life families.

Indeed, upon hearing about Zhou Luo’s marriage, all long-life families except the Lu Family had sent people to offer congratulations and presents.

Because they clearly knew that at Zhou Luo’s current age, he was already a top-level Pill Master, and in the future, he was bound to become a second level Pill Master.

A second level Pill Master was incomparably more important than a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Perhaps in the future, they might need to rely on him for Foundation Establishment Dan.

So befriending him was inevitable.

Thus, they sent people to deliver valuable gifts.

On the open ground inside Zhou Garden, tables were arranged, covered with spirit wine, spirit tea, and various spirit foods.

The arriving guests took their seats one after another, exchanging greetings. Closer guests sat in the main building and chatted warmly with Lin Jin Xuan and others.

This wedding was even more grand than the previous one.

Essentially, the entire family who could attend came; those who could not sent their congratulations.

As melodious music sounded.

The bride slowly came into everyone’s view.

She donned a wedding dress that radiated rosy light, wore a phoenix crown, had exquisite makeup, and looked beautiful and captivating.

The moment Lin Xi appeared, she captured all attention.

Her tall frame was enhanced by a fair, flawless face and a graceful figure, making her seem like a fairy descended from the heavens. This elicited cheers from all the guests.

From the entrance to the main building, a long stretch of red cloth was laid. Lin Xi walked step by step toward the main hall door, accompanied by her father, Lin Ze.

There, Zhou Luo, clad in splendid robes, stood tall and upright. His handsome face wore a smile.

When she came near, he stretched out his right hand to take hers, and amid the crowd, they strode into the hall.

Inside the hall, similarly adorned with luxury, family head Lin Tian Xiong sat on the left seat. His stern face revealed a rare trace of a smile.

Her parents, Lin Ze and his wife, sat on the right.

As a gorgeously dressed woman began to speak, the wedding officially started.

Amid a lively, festive atmosphere, Zhou Luo held Lin Xi’s hand to perform the bows.

For a moment, applause and cheers rose and fell everywhere.

Everyone offered the most heartfelt wishes one after another.

"To the bridal chamber…"

With the loud call, Lin Xi was led to the second floor, while Zhou Luo stayed behind to receive guests.

Enthusiastic guests took turns approaching to offer their toasts.

Zhou Luo had no choice but to drink, cup after cup.

These wines were inherently infused with spiritual potency. Even though Zhou Luo discreetly tried to dispel their effects using spiritual energy, it was futile against the relentless succession of drinks.

Feeling the intoxication starting to take hold, Zhou Luo hastily excused himself and sought refuge in a deserted spot to catch his breath.

"Congratulations."

Just then, a cool voice broke the silence.

Flushed in the face, Zhou Luo turned his head and was surprised to see Lin Xin.

"What are you doing here?" he asked, puzzled.

"I happened to be passing," replied Lin Xin, tucking a stray strand of dark hair behind her ear. Observing his state, she added calmly, "I thought you’d have a sobering potion."

"Huh? Why didn’t I think of that?"

Zhou Luo paused, mentally kicking himself for the oversight.

Without elaborating further, Lin Xin inquired, "When do you plan to venture out to seek Dragon Blood Grass?"

"Not until I reach the fifth layer of Qi Refinement," Zhou Luo replied, rubbing his temples.

Below the fifth layer of Qi Refinement, one simply lacked the ability to protect oneself in the brutal cultivation world.

Lin Xin studied him deeply for a moment. Then, drawing a small white potion from her sleeve, she tossed it towards him.

"Take it. I wouldn’t want my fifth sister sleeping alone tonight."

Seeing the sobering potion, Zhou Luo didn’t hesitate. He swallowed it down.

His muddled head quickly began to clear.

"Got any more?"

He was about to ask her for another dose, but she had already vanished.

…

The wedding celebrations carried on well into the evening.

After the last guest had departed, Xu Changsheng directed the servants to begin cleaning up.

The groggy Zhou Luo made his way to the second floor of the main building and pushed open the door to Lin Xi’s chamber.

The room was decked out in celebratory red. Long crimson candles burned on the table beside a platter holding four symbolic foods representing the wish for "many sons soon."

The flickering candlelight illuminated the figure seated on the bed, dressed in the ceremonial finery of a phoenix crown and red robes.

Zhou Luo walked over, his gait slightly unsteady. With a light chuckle, he gently lifted the red bridal veil.

A flawless, porcelain-white face was revealed before him.

A shy smile touched Lin Xi’s lips. Her bright eyes gazed up at him, filled with nothing but utter tenderness.

Bathed in the warm candlelight, he was captivated by her face that seemed carved from jade; flawless, delicately pale, and smooth.

"You’re so beautiful."

The words escaped him, unbidden.

A blush rose on Lin Xi’s fair, tender face as she was about to speak.

Zhou Luo bent down and kissed her small cherry-like mouth.

A warm sensation spread from her lips; Lin Xi’s mind went blank, and her eyes gradually glazed over.

The next moment, Zhou Luo rolled over, pulling her into his embrace and flipping aside the large red quilt.

"The candle… uh… mmph…"

Lin Xi’s voice was drowned out.

Under the moonlight, the city gates stood wide open as someone galloped on horseback.

…

Early morning, a faint glimmer of sunlight seeped through the window onto the floor, forming a circle of light.

Inside that circle lay a pink bellyband embroidered with lotus flowers.

A light fragrance filled the room. On the bed, Lin Xi nestled against Zhou Luo’s chest, her hair tangled and a tear track faintly visible at the corner of her eye.

Under the red quilt, her jade-like leg rested over Zhou Luo’s body. Holding him tight, she felt as if she’d dreamed something beautiful yet agonizing.

Zhou Luo awoke first.

He looked down at his wife in his arms, his right hand roaming restlessly over her glowing, delicate skin.

As if sensing something, Lin Xi’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she rubbed her body against him.

That movement reignited Zhou Luo’s primal desire.

He threw off the quilt and mounted her.

…

The battle only ended around noon.

Lin Xi gazed resentfully at the man beside her. "You just love tormenting me."

"I do not."

Zhou Luo stared at her adoringly, tenderly wiping the tears from the corner of her eye.

"No wonder you have so many children."

Recalling what had just transpired, Lin Xi blurted out.

"So will you bear one for me?" Zhou Luo murmured softly.

Lin Xi possessed fifth-grade spiritual roots, meaning any child she birthed would surely be exceptional.

"No."

Lin Xi pouted, turning her back to him.

Bad man.

He clearly still craved more.

Zhou Luo embraced her from behind, his rich voice whispering by her ear. "Don’t you love children?"

Hearing these words, Lin Xi’s body shuddered. She pressed her lips together in silence.

"Then you shouldn’t do this to make babies every day."

Her faint, mosquito-thin voice drifted out slowly.

"Haha, naturally. Up we get—time to eat," Zhou Luo chuckled.

"Let me lie here longer… It hurts…" Lin Xi buried her head in the quilt, her voice muffled.

Though she was a cultivator at the sixth layer of Qi Refinement, it was unknown why such acts still caused her pain.

Zhou Luo didn’t argue, only pressing a quiet kiss to her snow-white shoulder.

It couldn’t be helped.

Due to body refinement, his physique had grown far stronger than before. No wonder she reacted this way.

After that, he rose and departed.