Chapter 314: The Wedding, He Said

Chapter 314: The Wedding, He Said

Lu Ran finally got to enjoy the hotpot lamb he had been craving.

In the early winter, the family of four gathered around the steaming copper pot, creating a particularly warm atmosphere.

It's worth mentioning that when Lu and Jiang returned home, they left Jiang's parents stunned.

Calling them a golden boy and jade girl wouldn't be an exaggeration.

The young man was tall and graceful, yet without a hint of grimness. Instead, his face was gentle, and his eyes held a sense of tranquility.

This gave the couple a huge visual shock! It's hard to imagine that a Great Summer Pride, who had fought on the battlefield and had his hands stained with blood, could give people a sense of tranquil times.

Moreover, the title of 'River Realm Powerhouse' itself carries a sense of reverence and admiration.

The concept of 'equality' doesn't apply to the cultivator community.

High and low, noble and humble—this is the cruel reality."

However, in front of Lu Ran, the Jiang couple, as ordinary people, didn't feel too much pressure.

This made the couple secretly relieved, and when they looked at Lu Ran again, they felt comforted, appreciative, and grateful.

They naturally assumed that Lu Ran was deliberately restraining his sharpness to consider the feelings of ordinary people.

On the other hand, their daughter, Jiang Ruyi, made the couple a bit unsure of what to do.

She exuded an ethereal aura and had a graceful immortal figure, enough to make people bow their heads in reverence.

Although their daughter's appearance hadn't changed, she seemed to have completely transformed in an instant.

On the other hand, Xiao Lihua didn't seem to be affected much.

Meowing, she quickly ran to her mistress's side and rubbed against her legs.

Xiao Lihua was probably born into the wrong species.

She was a white-eyed wolf!

Lu Ran bent down to pick her up, but she ran away in a flash.

And she ran while cursing!

This scene almost made Lu Ran laugh!

"We've been apart for so long, and you don't miss me at all?" he wondered. Perhaps it was because he always gave Xiao Lihua merit, and she wasn't too happy about it? Who knows.

This dinner was a delightful occasion for both host and guest.

Jiang's father was especially happy and drank two cups of baijiu, and Lu Ran also had half a cup.

Bitter and spicy.

Like life itself.

Not a pleasant taste.

Taking advantage of the alcohol, Jiang Zheng brought up the topic of Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi's wedding.

This made Jiang Ruyi blush.

Her shy demeanor made the couple feel even closer, as if they had found their daughter's old self.

Lu Ran also took the opportunity to express his intentions.

He was determined to marry only Ruyi.

In the mortal world, when two people come together, they usually go through three forms of recognition.

The first is family recognition.

Lu and Jiang had met each other's parents and received their elders' blessings.

However, due to Qiao Wanjun's closed-door cultivation, the parents from both sides had not yet met.

The second is legal recognition.

This refers to the process of registration, review, and obtaining a marriage certificate.

The third is social recognition.

This involves holding a wedding, informing friends and relatives, and announcing the establishment of their relationship to society.

Especially the third one.

In the Great Summer culture, it takes precedence over the first and second forms of recognition.

No one cares whether you have a marriage certificate or legal protection.

Whether the families are harmonious, or even if the couple is harmonious, is just gossip among outsiders.

After the wedding, in the eyes of society, you are husband and wife.

Lu Ran valued this greatly! He expressed to the couple his wish to hold a wedding after his mother, Qiao Wanjun, came out of seclusion.

In this significant moment of his life, Lu Ran hoped his mother could witness it personally.

The Jiang couple readily agreed.

Until now, the couple wasn't clear about the identity of their in-law, the human powerhouse.

They had only heard from their daughter that Qiao Wanjun held a prominent position, had an unimaginable status, and possessed unfathomable strength.

She was the peak master of one of the Nine Spiritual Mountains under the Capital Sword Sect.

Interestingly:

The mother held a high position, and the son followed closely behind.

Lu Ran was the master of Falling Immortal Mountain under the Immortal Sheep Sect in Ye Yucheng.

This was the Main Mountain!

The true form of the Immortal Ram Lord resided in Falling Immortal Mountain.

Of course, in the eyes of the world, the Main Mountain of a small sect might not compare to the Spiritual Mountains of a major sect like the Sword Heavenly Quan Sect.

Regarding this identity, Lu Ran didn't mention it.

Jiang Ruyi also realized this later.

From Lu Ran's previous statement, "You are the lady of Falling Immortal Mountain," she finally understood the extent of Lu Ran's status in the Immortal Sheep Sect.

Jiang Ruyi was truly surprised.

The world had witnessed the Immortal Ram Lord's adoration for Lu Ran.

But the master of Falling Immortal Mountain? This was on the same level as the lords of Sword Heavenly Quan City and Northwind City! Yet, when Lu Ran ascended to power, he was merely at the River Realm.

Previously in the capital, Si Xianxian had jokingly called Lu Ran 'Young Master.'

After all, Qiao Wanjun had sent her maid to take care of Lu Ran and ensure his safety.

But in Ye Yucheng, Lu Ran wasn't a young master; he was more like a crown prince.

Just how much did the Immortal Ram Lord love Lu Ran to directly elevate him to such a position?

What was the Divine Lord's intention?

As soon as Jiang Ruyi had this thought, she immediately suppressed it.

Her upbringing and the influence of society didn't allow her to show any disrespect towards the deity.

She could only think positively: Perhaps Lu Ran's extraordinary talent and his outstanding performance in 'Heavenly Pride' had earned him the special favor of the Immortal Ram Lord.

On October 8th, Ye Yucheng.

Here, it was eternal spring, and despite being early winter, the temperature was a pleasant 15 degrees.

Jiang Ruyi wore a white high-neck sweater, a knee-length coffee-colored trench coat, skinny jeans, and tall boots, with a knitted scarf around her neck.

From any angle, she was the very image of a goddess.

Her tall figure stood out at the airport exit, naturally attracting a lot of attention.

The goddess, a true goddess indeed.

Perhaps she looks a bit hot?

"Isn't it beautiful?" Lu Ran stood beside her, gazing at the sky as well.

Fluffy clouds like cotton candy floated in the blue sky.

Unfortunately, she couldn't find the novel Cloud Girl anymore.

"It's beautiful," Jiang Ruyi whispered in agreement.

Looking at the sky, different from the one in Rain Alley City, she said, "That's why your heart is so serene."

Lu Ran shook his head, "This is just the beginning.

Wait till I take you to the Falling Immortal Pavilion!

To see Cangshan Erhai and the sunset glow."

"Okay," Jiang Ruyi gently held Lu Ran's arm.

The lower half of her face, hidden behind the knitted scarf, revealed a gentle smile.

Ever since last night, when Lu Ran expressed to Jiang's parents his intention to hold a grand wedding for her and marry her, Jiang Ruyi's heart had been filled with overwhelming emotions.

After dinner, she sat quietly by the coffee table, pouring tea for her father and Lu Ran, and remained silent.

Even after Lu Ran bid farewell and left, she returned to her room without paying attention to her parents' gazes, holding Xiao Lihua.

Jiang Ruyi felt fortunate.

She had met the person beside her when she was young and naive.

Now, Lu Ran is renowned across the empire, yet he remains the same towards her.

If Lu Ran wanted, he could have a life of indulgence, surrounded by beautiful women.

But he is wholeheartedly devoted to his cultivation, and his attention isn't on other women.

Even when he met someone as stunning as Si Xianxian during his growth, he quickly made it clear that he already had someone in his heart.

Si Xianxian cursing Lu Ran as sick is one thing.

Lu Ran expressing his stance is another.

So, how does one become a general's wife?

When the general was still a private.

No.

Jiang Ruyi didn't just do that.

She reached out to him when he was being pointed at and doubted by the world.

Thinking back now, Jiang Ruyi felt deeply touched.

At that time, she

only knew that the boy had lost his father and had run away from his divorced mother, returning alone to Rain Alley.

She had no idea that Lu Ran's mother was so strong and so concerned about her son, not abandoning him.

At that time, she

thought she understood the hardships ahead and gave up on her future achievements.

She just wanted to help this Celestial Ram follower, who was shunned by all, to obtain a high school diploma.

By her side,

even if he occasionally retreated in battle and often shrank back in fear, he wouldn't be completely abandoned.

Out of respect for her, his teammates wouldn't excessively insult or mock him.

In Jiang Ruyi's heart, Lu Ran's smooth graduation was already a great achievement.

He was so proud and arrogant.

Shouldering his ideals and hatred, he declared that he would change the world.

If he couldn't even graduate from high school, how would he deal with that?

In this particularly special era, a high school diploma doesn't represent education.

Instead, it represents whether a follower is qualified.

With it, there would be more paths to survival, and the world's gaze might be more benevolent.

At the very least,

he wouldn't completely fall into desolation under the scornful gaze of the secular world.

Nor would he live a life of despair.

If she could try harder, she might help him get into an ordinary university.

Or if her parents could pull some strings and find him a stable job in an organization, that would be even better.

In any case, survival comes first.

Then, reconcile with her younger self.

The girl's thoughts had always been hidden in her heart.

Hidden, hidden, hidden, hidden, until he consistently ranked first in exams and became a frequent recipient of the school's praise.

Hidden, until he became the Great Summer Pride, shining brilliantly on the highest stage.

Hidden, until he became the national exam topper.

Hidden, until he became the master of Falling Immortal Mountain.

Hidden, until he said he would hold a grand wedding for her.

He said that everyone from Rain Alley City would come to bless them.

So,

how did you become a general's wife?

Actually,

I never thought of becoming a general's wife.

The best fantasy

was that every night when I came home, I could see him in the kitchen, warming up the food.

At the very least,

after high school graduation and our separation,

years later, I might occasionally hear that he was doing well somewhere in Rain Alley City.

That's all.

"This is the mountain!"

The cab slowly came to a stop, and Lu Ran scanned to pay, pulling Jiang Ruyi out of the car as they gazed up at Falling Immortal Mountain.

He was like a child returning home, excitedly introducing the place.

"We still have a bit of a climb ahead, let's go to the Falling Immortal Hall first and offer an incense stick to the Celestial Ram, okay?"

Lu Ran's heart tightened as he looked at the silent girl beside him, her face hidden behind the scarf.

He studied her closely and noticed her slightly red eye sockets.

"Why are you crying?"

Lu Ran was a bit flustered.

He had sensed Jiang Ruyi's emotional state the night before.

But he misinterpreted it, thinking that she was shy about the wedding and that her parents' teasing made her even quieter.

Now, it seemed like it wasn't the case?

Seeing her moist red eyes, Lu Ran's heart ached, and he carefully chose his words.

He reached through the scarf, cupped her face, and said softly, "Could it be that Ye Yucheng is so beautiful?

Beautiful enough to make you cry?"

"Hehe~"

Jiang Ruyi turned her tears into laughter and gently hugged Lu Ran.

But her arms tightened around him, as if confirming that he was real.

Not just a long, fragile, dreamlike illusion that would shatter at the slightest touch.

Even if it's a dream, that's fine.

She just hopes that when she wakes up, he'll be at home.

Not separated, each going their own way.

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