Chapter 130: Chaos at the Wedding! Demons Appear

Chapter 130: Chaos at the Wedding! Demons Appear

Song Haitang was well aware of her situation.

Whether it was the Song family or the Governor, she knew that she wasn't as important in the eyes of these powerful figures.

The Song family needed to rely on the Governor's influence, and the Governor needed the Song family's wealth to solidify his position.

The alliance between the two families was a matter of mutual interest.

The marriage was merely a means to that end.

Even without Song Yunxuan's body, the two families would have found another way to join forces.

No matter how much she struggled, the outcome was already predetermined.

At this thought, a determined look flashed across Haitang's beautiful face.

Now that her soul was in Yunxuan's body, she couldn't let this wedding proceed smoothly...

Just then, a hand suddenly reached around from behind Haitang, covering her mouth.

Haitang was startled and tried to struggle immediately.

She had some martial arts training, and her struggles were like those of a wild kitten.

But...

When she saw who it was, she froze.

"Shh!"

Zhao Zheng made a gesture for silence, then released her mouth and whispered, "There's a Qi Transformation Master outside, so we can speak softly."

"How did you get here?" Haitang asked.

"When I didn't hear from you for so long and heard that the Governor was about to get married, I had to come and see for myself."

"It's dangerous out there..."

"Don't worry." Zhao Zheng smiled. "I wouldn't have come if I didn't have a plan!"

Hearing this, Haitang immediately felt relieved.

She knew how exceptional Zhao Zheng was and that his abilities surpassed any other newcomer.

However, after a moment's thought, she said, "Then let's leave tonight! There's a powerful master by the Governor's side who will come to the Song Manor tomorrow to assess the situation. If we wait until he arrives, we won't be able to get away."

Zhao Zheng smiled at her words and asked, "What realm is that master in?"

"Blood Transformation Realm!" Haitang's face grew serious.

But Zhao Zheng was disappointed. "Too weak, not fun at all!"

Haitang: "..."

Zhao Zheng continued with a smile, "I've already reached the peak of Spirit Refining, so killing a Blood Transformation master is no different than slaughtering a chicken."

Haitang looked at Zhao Zheng in surprise.

However, thinking about this man's previous feats, it seemed quite normal.

She showed a relieved smile.

With Zhao Zheng here, the problems that had troubled her before were no longer issues.

"Haitang, you've been trapped for a month. Do you want revenge?" Zhao Zheng asked.

Haitang glanced at him and shook her head without hesitation. "I'm just trapped here and can't go out. Anyway, I'm now the Song family's heir, and they won't mistreat me. I'm served delicious food every day, so my life isn't that bad."

"On the contrary, you have to fight people every day, and you must have faced many dangers to achieve what you have today. I couldn't help you..."

Hearing this, Zhao Zheng smiled and said, "Hey, you're my fiancee. There's no need to be so formal."

Haitang didn't argue but said, "Forget about revenge. As long as we can complete the mission smoothly, that's enough."

"How can that be?"

Zhao Zheng immediately objected, "No matter what that Governor's intentions are, since he dares to target you, I, as a man, must show him what's what! And earn some martial arts points while we're at it."

Haitang was initially helpless but then smiled as she thought of something. "As long as you're confident, do as you please!"

"Good. My plan is simple. I'll stay by your side these next two days to protect you. On the day of the wedding, I'll pretend to be the bride and give the Governor a big surprise..."

As Zhao Zheng's words trailed off, footsteps sounded outside the door.

Then a voice rang out:

"Miss, I've brought you some food."

Without waiting for Haitang's response, Zhao Zheng leaped onto the roof, as agile as a swallow.

Once he was hidden, Haitang said, "Come in!"

With her permission, the room door was pushed open.

A maid entered, carrying a tray.

Zhao Zheng glanced at the maid and noticed she was unfamiliar, unlike the one he had seen in the carriage.

It seemed that the Song family patriarch had replaced all of Haitang's personal maids.

"Miss, shall I serve you your meal?"

The maid placed the tray on the table in the outer room and asked.

"No need," Haitang replied.

"Then... Miss, take your time eating. I'll come back later to collect the dishes."

As the maid prepared to leave, Haitang suddenly said, "Bring more food these next two days."

Seeing the maid's confusion, Haitang explained, "I'm getting married soon, and I want to savor the family's food during these last few days."

"This reason is very compelling."

The maid couldn't bring herself to say anything, and immediately replied, "Yes, Miss."

As soon as the maid left, Zhao Zheng jumped down from the beam.

He landed silently, displaying an astonishing agility.

"Haitang, where's the maid who was with you before?" Zhao Zheng asked.

Song Haitang replied honestly, "She was punished by the Song family patriarch to work in the laundry room."

Zhao Zheng nodded, his gaze shifting to the food on the table.

Although the food was exquisite, there wasn't much of it, and it was indeed insufficient for two people.

Song Haitang's previous instructions were very considerate.

"I'm not hungry. There will be desserts in the afternoon, so you go ahead and eat," Song Haitang said.

Zhao Zheng was indeed a bit hungry, so he didn't stand on ceremony and started eating.

It was said that upon reaching the 'Divine Sight' realm and becoming an Earthly Immortal, one could even abstain from food for several months without any issues.

But the 'Spirit Refining' realm wasn't sufficient for that.

"No wonder it's a wealthy family," Zhao Zheng commented after taking a few bites. "The food is indeed delicious."

Song Haitang, however, asked, "You just said that on the day of the grand wedding, you would take my place as the bride? But your physique is quite different from mine, and the Governor would surely notice it at a glance."

"It's fine, I can shrink my bones," Zhao Zheng said with a smile.

Having reached such a high level in martial arts, he could effortlessly employ any technique, and even though he hadn't learned the Bone Contraction Technique, altering his physique was still an easy task for him.

Zhao Zheng stood up, and as his body swayed, his height visibly decreased before everyone's eyes.

His bones were also shrinking.

Within a few breaths, his physique appeared to be similar to Song Haitang's.

"How's this?" Zhao Zheng asked with a smile.

"Incredible!" Song Haitang exclaimed in admiration, "I never imagined that martial arts could be so miraculous, sharing similarities with those superhuman abilities that can alter one's physique."

Zhao Zheng waved his hand as he returned to his normal state, saying, "It's still far from those superhuman abilities. Just like the Rubber Fruit user in our class, his body can stretch for tens of meters, but martial arts bone contraction can't achieve that."

Song Haitang smiled, her eyes softening as she looked at Zhao Zheng, then said, "Zhao Zheng, tell me about your experiences during this time."

It seemed that Zhao Zheng's appearance had completely relaxed her, and being confined in this room for a month had also made her feel bored.

At this moment, Song Haitang just wanted to talk more with Zhao Zheng.

...

Time passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, two days had gone by.

Early one morning, the Song family mansion was bustling with excitement.

The servants had risen early and begun decorating the mansion, cleaning, pasting 'Xi' characters, and making preparations for the guests.

The entire mansion was adorned with lanterns and colorful decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.

By ten in the morning, guests began arriving in a steady stream to offer their congratulations.

Almost all the prominent figures in the city had come, and even people from other places were present in large numbers.

After all, it was the Governor marrying a Song family daughter; who would dare to snub the invitation?

The grand wedding began.

Finally, the Governor made his appearance and offered toasts to the guests.

There was no ceremony of bowing and exchanging vows because the Governor was marrying a concubine!

The bowing ceremony was reserved for the husband and wife.

A concubine didn't have the qualification to bow with the husband's family.

In ancient times, when a man married a concubine, it was often just a matter of bringing her back in a sedan chair, going through the motions. She wasn't even allowed to enter the husband's house through the main entrance; she had to use the back door.

This was the treatment given to a concubine.

The Governor was willing to hold a grand ceremony to give face to the Song family.

The lively wedding festivities lasted for half a day.

Soon, dusk approached.

The Governor, amidst the cheers of the crowd, made his way to the bridal chamber outside the young Miss Song's room, preparing for the wedding night.

"Governor, a moment of spring is worth a thousand pieces of gold!"

"That's right, I heard that Miss Song is a renowned beauty in Foshan."

"Haha... Please proceed, Governor. We'll continue drinking."

...

The commotion outside could be heard within the room.

Inside, on the wedding bed, sat a bride in a bright red dress, her head covered with a red bridal veil.

However, beneath the veil, the face wasn't that of Miss Song, but a man.

It was Zhao Zheng.

Hearing the voices outside, Zhao Zheng revealed a faint smile, planning to play a trick on the Governor when he entered.

Finally, the room's door was pushed open.

A middle-aged man in his forties, with a long braid, was supported as he entered the room.

The Governor seemed to have had too much to drink.

But as soon as the others left the room, the Governor immediately regained his composure.

Although Zhao Zheng was covered by the red bridal veil, he could still sense the Governor's powerful and majestic presence, despite his apparent drunkenness.

Suddenly, Zhao ZHeng's expression changed.

He caught a whiff of a strange, pungent odor.

The scent was faint, so subtle that ordinary people wouldn't notice it, and even an Innate Master might not detect it.

However, Zhao ZHeng had reached the peak of Spirit Refining, and his perception was incredibly powerful.

This peculiar stench was emanating from the Governor, who was approaching him.

How could a person's body emit such a foul odor?

Zhao ZHeng considered a possibility.

He became vigilant, no longer in the mood for jest.

"Hmm?"

The Governor across from him also seemed to sense something amiss. As he drew within five meters of Zhao ZHeng, he halted.

The next moment, the Governor struck without warning, using a capture technique aimed at Zhao ZHeng's face.

Seeing this, Zhao ZHeng could no longer hide and immediately threw off his disguise to engage in battle.

At the same time, he finally got a clear look at the Governor.

The man appeared young, probably under forty, with a protruding belly and a slightly plump build.

His features were ordinary, his face pale, his eyes lifeless, and heavy dark circles made him look unwell.

A man with such an appearance would typically be considered by doctors to have his health ruined by alcohol and debauchery.

The Governor's image was that of a bloated, incompetent fool.

The only thing he might have going for him was his height, which was over 1.8-meter mark.

However, this was merely the Governor's outward appearance.

What Zhao ZHeng could see at this moment was the Governor's body, flowing with ink-green blood! And despite the formidable vitality of his blood, it was cold, like that of a cold-blooded creature.

It was not human blood at all.

The conclusion was clear: beneath the Governor's skin lurked a monster! This Governor was a member of the demon realm!

No wonder he seemed so "young" and had managed to attain the high-ranking position of Governor of Liangguang.

This was a prestigious position, akin to being a local emperor.

These thoughts flashed through Zhao ZHeng's mind.

At this moment, the Governor's capture technique was about to strike Zhao ZHeng's face.

Zhao ZHeng didn't hesitate and struck back with a palm.

...

Outside the room, the high-ranking officials who had witnessed the Governor being led into the cave didn't leave immediately.

They were swaying unsteadily, barely able to stand.

At that moment, they were accompanied by the Song Family Patriarch.

"Gentlemen, the Governor is being attended to by his daughter. We need not worry!" The Song Family Patriarch called out, "Let's continue our drinking!"

Although he was just a merchant, now that his daughter had married the Governor, even as a concubine, he, as her father, could benefit from her status and had the right to invite these officials.

"Haha, indeed!"

"Let's not disturb the Governor's enjoyment."

"Come, let's drink! We'll drink until we're drunk tonight!"

As the officials gathered, the Song Family Patriarch felt a surge of pride, believing his decision to arrange the marriage was correct.

These officials, whom he would normally have to greet with deference, were now in his company.

Without this marriage, he wouldn't have such prestige.

Moreover, the Governor had promised that from that day forward, the Song Family would handle all the food business in Liangguang.

This was a massive opportunity.

If they succeeded, the Song Family would undoubtedly become a prominent local clan.

Just as the Song Family Patriarch was envisioning a bright future, a shocking event occurred!

"Boom!"

A loud rumble suddenly echoed from the eldest Song daughter's chamber.

Like thunder, it shook everyone's hearts.

The next moment, a figure burst through the door, shattering it as they flew out of the room.

This sudden turn of events immediately captured everyone's attention and sobered them up a bit.

As they looked closely, they were horrified to see that the one who had been thrown out was none other than the Governor.

"Is that the Governor?"

"What's going on? Is there an assassin in the room?"

When the Song Family Patriarch saw the Governor being thrown out of his daughter's room, he was terrified.

How could the Governor be attacked in his own mansion? If the Governor died, the Song Family would undoubtedly be implicated...

"Governor!"

The Song Family Patriarch cried out and rushed forward.

All he could do now was ensure the Governor's safety.

But after taking a few steps, the Song Family Patriarch froze in his tracks, his expression turning to one of fear.

It wasn't just him; the others reacted similarly.

Because the Governor they had been fawning over rose from the ground, and as he did, his skin began to peel away, revealing sharp claws and scales hidden beneath.

(End of Chapter)

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