The weather in the Eastern Region gradually turned cooler. Demon Suppression City, located in the northern part of the Eastern Region, was draped in a layer of white gauze as late autumn approached, making it look like a beautiful, saintly fairy.
Even so, the street vendors, undeterred by the cold, set up their stalls early in the market to sell their goods.
In the north of Demon Suppression City, there was a flower market where families, big and small, would purchase fresh flowers. Early this morning, many beautiful girls were busy in the flower market. The owners of the various shops in the flower market were especially happy today because the beautiful girls bustling about were the Mu family's maids. Their arrival led to the purchase of all the vibrant red flowers in the entire market, allowing the owners to make a considerable profit while also ensuring the flowers wouldn't wither in the cold of the night.
Those who sell flowers, more or less, have feelings for them. Watching the flowers they cultivated wither and fall can be distressing.
However, these flower shop owners were also curious as to why the Mu family was purchasing so many flowers, especially specifying that they be vibrant red, a color typically used for celebratory occasions.
Could it be that the Mu family's eldest daughter, Mu Yunxi, was getting married? But that couldn't be; she had just turned fourteen this year, and who could be worthy of her?
Thus, some busybodies inquired with a leading maid of the Mu family responsible for purchasing the flowers. They learned that it was indeed a celebratory occasion, and it was indeed for the Mu family's eldest daughter, but it was for Mu Qingyi, the Azure-Clad Fairy who had entered the Starry Sky Ancient Road a thousand years ago.
The news spread quickly, and almost everyone in the city knew that Mu Qingyi was getting married, and the groom was none other than Li Beifei, once known as the Nine-Sword Prodigy and now hailed as the Sword Immortal by sword cultivators everywhere.
Li Beifei didn't want to make the wedding widely known, but even if he wanted to keep it low-key, he still had to let the people of Demon Suppression City know that he was marrying Mu Qingyi. After all, Mu Qingyi's home was in Demon Suppression City; she was one of its own. Letting the whole city know was a form of respect.
Heavenly River Avenue was the most prosperous commercial street in Demon Suppression City. The shops on both sides sold items related to cultivators, including pills, weapons, and various spiritual materials. Among them, Pure Origin Pavilion was naturally the largest commercial building.
Two months ago, Pure Origin Pavilion underwent its first expansion in a thousand years. The original three-story building had a luxurious mansion built in the backyard.
This was instructed by Gu Changsheng. Pure Origin Pavilion was originally intended as a dowry for Hong Hong, but since Hong Hong was clearly not at the point of making such life decisions, Gu Changsheng transformed Pure Origin Pavilion into a mansion to serve as Li Beifei's wedding home.
Li Beifei was an orphan with no parents. If he were to consider a home, then the Seven Stars Sword Sect of Northern Chen Star would be his home, but it was clear that this wedding could not be held back on Northern Chen Star.
Once a teacher, always a father. No matter how unruly the disciple, he was still his disciple. Gu Changsheng did not hesitate in the face of such a major event.
He couldn't mistreat his three disciple-wives, could he?
The news of the wedding caused quite a stir in Demon Suppression City.
The Mu family, needless to say, held a significant position in Demon Suppression City, and Mu Qingyi was a famous Azure-Clad Fairy with countless admirers.
Li Beifei's reputation was also considerable, and Pure Origin Pavilion's only expansion was for him.
It was important to know that Pure Origin Pavilion's position in Demon Suppression City was extraordinary. Regardless of the power, everyone had to give Pure Origin Pavilion some respect. With Pure Origin Pavilion backing him, Li Beifei's background was naturally not small.
The next day was Frost's Descent!
According to the customs of Demon Suppression City, wedding ceremonies were generally held in the evening, and the bride and groom were not allowed to meet three days before the wedding ceremony.
On this day, before the fifth watch, Li Beifei was kicked out of bed by Gu Changsheng.
"What time is it? How can you still be sleeping?" Gu Changsheng scolded.
Li Beifei looked at the sky outside and noticed the moon was still up, and muttered, "It's not even dawn yet."
Gu Changsheng ignored him and waved his hand, saying, "You guys come in."
Who?
Li Beifei was puzzled, and then he saw five elderly women walk in.
"He's in your hands now," Gu Changsheng said.
"Yes, Family Head!"
The five old women said.
Family Head? This was the first time Li Beifei had heard anyone call Old Gu that. Before, it was either Great Emperor Changsheng or His Majesty the Holy Emperor. His little friends called him Senior Gu. Family Head? What Family Head!
Li Beifei was dumbfounded, but Gu Changsheng had already left the room, and the five old women were walking towards Li Beifei.
"No, what are you doing?"
"What do you want to do? I'm telling you, I'm very powerful. If you get close, you'll be injured by my sword energy..."
Li Beifei wanted to struggle, but he was horrified to discover that the old women in front of him were incredibly strong, all at the peak of the Great Saint Realm. He couldn't handle one, let alone five together.
"Who exactly are you?"
Li Beifei gave up struggling and let them do as they pleased, but he still wanted to know who they were.
"We five old ones are dispatched by the Family Head to groom you, Young Master!"
One of the old women said.
"Groom? I'm a big man, I don't need that, do I?" Li Beifei refused. In his opinion, what kind of man would groom himself?
"That won't do. Today is the day of the Young Master's wedding, so you must be dressed impeccably," another old woman flatly rejected Li Beifei.
"..."
In the end, Li Beifei could only accept it.
"Young Master, please come with us."
The old woman said.
Li Beifei had no choice but to follow them to a room. In the room was a huge bath filled with countless red, fragrant petals.
"Young Master, please bathe and change!" The old woman said.
"Uh...bathe here?" Li Beifei was dumbfounded. It was normal for a man to take a bath, but a petal bath? That was too girly, wasn't it?
"If the Young Master is not familiar with it, we can help!" An old woman smiled.
"I'll do it myself!" Li Beifei said immediately. If Qingyi, Yanran, or Yuran said that, he definitely wouldn't refuse, but now, he'd better rely on himself.
"Young Master, we'll wait for you outside!"
With that, they left the room and closed the door.
Li Beifei looked at the petal pool and finally reluctantly took off his clothes and entered the bath.
Half an incense stick later, the door opened, and Li Beifei, already dressed in new clothes, walked out.
"What do I do next?" Li Beifei asked proactively. Since the first step had already been taken, he might as well take the initiative.
"Young Master, please come with us!"
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