Chapter 327: Wedding Night (Part 1)
Chapter 327: Wedding Night (Part 1)
Yin Shengong sighed softly, "You're young, you don't understand. For matters like this, one must seize the opportunity while they're young."
"Why is that?"
"When you're over fifty years old... even if you meet the right person, you won't have that mindset anymore. Instead, you'll become indifferent, and you'll just want to glance from afar, feeling content as long as you're together."
"Disciple doesn't understand."
"Of course you don't understand. How old are you?"
Yin Shengong smiled faintly, "Young man, when you reach a certain age, you'll develop an urgent desire to find a partner. At that time... even a mother pig will seem beautiful to you."
"So, this is the best time in one's life, because there are aspirations, dreams, and hopes. There's curiosity about the opposite sex... at this time, you must let them get married and have children as soon as possible."
"Because if you miss this age, once you're in your forties or fifties, your mindset will change completely. You'll have experienced the ups and downs of life, understood helplessness, and known pressure. You'll comprehend hardship, see through the ways of the world... These old foxes, even if they still indulge in affairs, generally won't easily think of starting a family."
At this point, Fang Che truly had no idea.
So, he was perplexed.
But when he combined it with his past life experiences, it seemed that when he was in his twenties, he really wanted to find a wife. Later, as he weathered the storms of life and faced life-and-death situations, this desire gradually faded.
Eventually, he became accustomed to being single.
Could this be the reason?
"If you still don't understand, let me give you an example. It's about the super family."
Yin Shengong said lightly, "For a super family to form, there must be an astonishingly talented and beautiful ancestor. Do you agree with this point?"
"Yes, that's a must."
"Then, this astonishingly talented and beautiful ancestor would naturally attract the admiration of many women, right?"
"Yes, that's for sure."
"So, this ancestor married several wives, had several children, and gradually formed the scale of a super family, right?"
"Master speaks the truth."
"What do you think about a super expert who established a family with their own power? How long can their fertility last?"
Yin Shengong asked with a smile.
Fang Che knew the answer to this, "Master, there's no age limit. As long as they want to, they can keep having children."
"You understand this point too."
Yin Shengong said, "But often, they only have a few children and then stop. Later, their sons have grandsons, and their grandsons have great-grandsons, and the family continues like this..."
He asked Fang Che, "Obviously, this ancestor can still have children. If he says so, countless young women can bear children for him. Why didn't he continue having more?"
Fang Che was stunned, "This..."
But after careful thought, it seemed that this was indeed the case.
Yin Shengong smiled faintly, "So, for marriage, the earlier the better. We can't wait until your mindset becomes desolate before finding you a wife, right?"
Fang Che seemed to understand, but not quite.
Yin Shengong's words seemed to make sense, but they also seemed twisted.
However, he didn't want to argue at this moment.
The old demon was determined to arrange the wedding, and he could only accept it.
This wasn't my own idea, I don't want to monopolize a young girl.
But the situation has come to this point, and I have no choice.
If I don't agree, Yin Shengong will kill... So, this matter is completely out of my control.
Fang Che soon convinced himself.
He even started to look forward to the night.
Sigh... Let's say I, Fang Che, am sacrificing myself for the safety of the continent.
...
Mu Lin Yuan and the two other old demons quickly returned with the purchases, and together with the groom, they began the preparations.
Yin Shengong took charge of directing everything.
In a short while, the place was filled with a joyous atmosphere.
The bride was arranged in a side room, feeling shy in her own room.
Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang played the roles of the bride's family.
Yin Shengong and Mu Lin Yuan acted as the groom's family.
Mu Lin Yuan also took on various roles, including the emcee.
Yin Shengong sat at the head of the hall, simultaneously assuming the roles of 'Grandfather, Grandmother, Master, and Former Master', exuding joy and happiness.
The bride and groom wore bright red wedding attire, and the bride's phoenix crown and embroidered robe were complete.
Moreover, all the items were of high quality.
It was clear that Mu Lin Yuan and the others had put their hearts into it.
Soon...
"The auspicious time has arrived!"
The emcee's voice echoed through the hall.
"First bow to Heaven and Earth!"
"Second bow to the Ancestors!"
"Bow to each other!"
Yin Shengong's face glowed with happiness, resembling a father whose son had finally found a wife.
He even prepared two large red envelopes, each containing a note.
Yes, the gifts would be delivered later, along with various supplies and promises.
This made Qian Sanjiang and the others burst into laughter. Their disciple was getting married, and Yin Shengong, the happy grandfather, grandmother, and master, had actually written IOUs.
Yin Shengong's expression remained calm, "My promises are absolutely valid. The items inside, I will fulfill without reducing them by half a bit. Old Mu, you open and read them."
Mu Lin Yuan opened the notes and was startled.
He hesitated to read them aloud, turning to Yin Shengong, "Master, these..."
Yin Shengong sighed, "Read them."
Mu Lin Yuan cleared his throat, "The first gift, the position of the One Heart Sect's leader. When Night Demon's cultivation and reputation reach a certain level, I, Yin Shengong, will step down and support my disciple's ascension. If I, Yin Shengong, die unexpectedly, Night Demon will immediately succeed me as the leader!"
Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang were shocked, "Master!"
Fang Che also looked up in surprise, deeply moved, "Master, this is absolutely unacceptable. Please take back this order!"
Yin Shengong said calmly, "Black and white on paper, it's already written down. How can we take back an order?"
The consequences are now irreversible!"
He spoke gently, "So you need to grow up quickly. If that day truly arrives, don't let others push you down."
Fang Che knelt, his head touching the ground, and said, "Disciple dares not! Master will surely live a long life, and your might will shake the mortal realm!"
"You won't have a say in it when the time comes."
Yin Shen Gong smiled and said, "Martial artists like us should always be prepared for surprises. You, as the future leader of the Night Demon Sect, should have such an awareness. Your master has dominated the world, leaving behind mountains of white bones. No matter when he dies, it won't be in vain. Moreover, this is just a premature talk; no one can predict the future. But with this paper, no matter when, you, as the Night Demon, will forever be the first successor to the leader of the Only Righteous Sect."
"I'm just being cautious."
Yin Shen Gong's gaze turned distant, and he spoke softly, "The martial world is turbulent, and the journey in life is difficult... Ah."
Fang Che smiled and said, "But the position of the leader of the Night Demon Sect, it's still better if Master does it. Disciple is being disrespectful... Disciple wants to be the leader of the Only Righteous Sect."
"Damn it!"
The four guests cursed in unison.
Then, they burst into laughter.
After that, various gifts were presented, including rare heavenly treasures, precious resources, and high-quality cultivation materials.
Next, all four of them sat down.
Fang Che and Ye Meng knelt together.
"We bow in gratitude to the first, second, third, and fourth masters for your cultivation. Night Demon will surely repay your kindness and filial piety."
The four of them gestured with a relieved hand.
Then, it was Sun Yuan's spirit tablet.
Fang Che and the other knelt.
Looking at Sun Yuan's spirit tablet, which Fang Che had always worshipped, the four of them fell silent.
Mu Lin Yuan sighed, "Sun Yuan's life was not in vain. This old man's life... was not in vain either."
Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang nodded in agreement.
After that, Mu Lin Yuan announced, "Send them to the bridal chamber."
There were no maids.
So, the groom personally escorted the bride to the bridal chamber.
Upon entering, they found Fang Che's bedroom filled with flowers, except for the bed and the road.
The fragrance was overwhelming.
Both of them felt a surreal, dreamy atmosphere.
Fang Che: Am I getting married?
Ye Meng: Am I getting married?
Even as they entered the bridal chamber, both of them were still dreaming.
It seemed playful, yet filled with solemnity. It seemed formal, yet what qualified as formal?
Ye Meng felt like she was floating in the clouds.
Her mind was still dazed, her thoughts completely muddled.
"Wait here, I need to go out and drink with the masters."
Ye Meng, with her face covered by the red bridal veil, nodded in a daze.
Go out quickly, calm down, and sort things out...
...
When Fang Che came out, the four guests had already started feasting and drinking.
Well, the four guests, with their complex identities, included the happy grandfather, happy grandmother, the master who imparted skills, the second, third, and fourth masters, plus the bride's mother, the father-in-law, the master of ceremonies, and the male and female guests...
All four of them were multitasking.
The banquet was simple, with only one table, but the four of them were filled with joy.
Qian Sanjiang, along with the other two, raised their cups in congratulations, "Congratulations!"
Yin Shen Gong raised his cup to the three of them, "Congratulations!"
The four of them toasted together, "Congratulations to all!"
When Fang Che came out and saw the enthusiastic atmosphere, he couldn't help but smile.
They had barely touched the food when four jars of wine had already been consumed.
He couldn't help but smile and sat down in his groom attire, saying, "Master..."
"Come and drink! Today is your joyous day."
Yin Shen Gong slapped him on the chair, "Sit down. Today is your big day."
"I want to express my gratitude..."
"Show your gratitude by drinking!"
"..."
After two jars of wine, Yin Shen Gong, Mu Lin Yuan, and the others were in high spirits, chatting about past events, guardians, protectors of the great hall, and... the Only Righteous Sect.
As they drank, Yin Shen Gong's eyes grew hazy, and he burst into laughter. He gently touched Fang Che's groom attire and said to the three of them, "Have you ever worn clothes like this in your lives?"
Mu Lin Yuan laughed, "I have, twice."
Qian Sanjiang smiled faintly, "I've never worn such clothes."
He held a jar of wine and drank half of it in one go. A flash of pain crossed his eyes.
It seemed he remembered the woman who had waited for him countless days and nights, the woman he had loved and thought of for a lifetime, but who had ultimately hanged herself in front of him.
Even though she died, I still loved her for a lifetime, but... she chose death over loving me!
Hou Fang sighed, "I've worn such clothes, but the person who dressed me in them... passed away early."
Yin Shen Gong burst into laughter, as if he couldn't contain his joy. He pointed at Fang Che's red robe and said, "This attire, I... I almost wore it back then."
He murmured, "Almost, I almost wore it!"
"Just a little bit more!"
Mu Lin Yuan chuckled, "Today is a joyous day; let's not talk about the past. If the leader of the Only Righteous Sect had worn this attire back then, where would the leader of the Night Demon Sect be today? Haha... Let's drink!"
When Yin Shen Gong heard the words 'leader of the Only Righteous Sect', he suddenly became a bit more sober. His eyes, like an eagle's, fixed on Fang Che, and he said, "You just said you didn't want to be the leader of the Night Demon Sect, but wanted to be the leader of the Only Righteous Sect. What do you mean by that?"
Fang Che held a cup of wine and drank it in one go.
He put down the cup, placed his hands on Yin Shen Gong's knees, and said with deep emotion, "Master... Disciple... Disciple has big ambitions."
"Oh?"
"The disciples placed their hands on their master's knees, feeling the warmth. The master spoke calmly, "Tell me."
"At first, I had no ambitions. I just wanted to complete the tasks step by step..."
Fang Che, tipsy, his face flushed, but his eyes sparkled, "But after participating in the Poisoning Plan, my ambitions soared."
"How so?"
"Because I discovered that the so-called Heavenly Pride of the headquarters... is nothing special!"
Fang Che's face turned red, and he stared, "Master... I was just thinking, if they have the same background as me, who... could be better than me?"
"So, from that day on, I suddenly changed!"
"Master, you lead the One Heart Sect. I may say whatever I wish... but I will never become the leader of the One Heart Sect. I just want to improve my cultivation step by step, striving to rise higher... to assist you, Master, in spreading the glory of the One Heart Sect."
"The leader of the One Heart Sect can only be you, Master!"
"I won't acknowledge anyone else!"
"If... if one day, my cultivation truly advances, truly reaches a higher level, even surpassing yours, Master, I'll be your deputy leader... your protector. Whoever dares offend you, I'll annihilate them!"
"If... or if my cultivation improves even further, I'll go to the headquarters! To the headquarters of Heaven's Escort Bureau... those guys, I've been grooming, making them leave a deep impression on me... all for future plans. I mean, if there's a day in the future..."
Fang Che supported the master's knee, speaking softly yet firmly, "I can't tolerate the leader position of the One Heart Sect falling into anyone else's hands. Including mine!"
"If there's a day you don't want to lead anymore, Master, you can come live with me, and I'll take care of you in your old age. That, I can accept... but nothing else."
His words moved the four of them.
Fang Che stood up, taking out a letter he had prepared for the master.
He slowly tore it in half.
Then, with a clap of his hands, it turned to dust.
"I took the liberty, please punish me, Master."
Fang Che said, "But this is what I truly feel."
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
The master stared at him for a long time, then burst into laughter, pointing at Fang Che, "Did you three hear that? His ambitions are so grand, he doesn't even want the leader position of the One Heart Sect!"
The master laughed, leaning back and forth.
Mu Lin Yuan and the other two stood up and bowed, "Congratulations, Master! Our felicitations, Master!"
The master's eyes and brows were filled with laughter, "Congratulations to me? Haha, with such a rebellious disciple aiming for the leader position, one day I, the master of the One Heart Sect, might be implicated and end up beheaded..."
Fang Che blushed, "Master, I was just talking under the influence of alcohol today..."
The master laughed, "Keep these thoughts to yourself. If you speak of them, perhaps... you won't live to see it through."
"Yes, I understand, Master."
Mu Lin Yuan's face lit up, "Master, your humble disciple has a request."
"Speak."
"When you, Master, no longer wish to lead, and move to the Night Demon's home to enjoy your retirement, can we three build our huts nearby, basking in your glory and enjoying some blessings?"
Mu Lin Yuan asked.
Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang's eyes lit up, "Exactly!"
"Damn it!"
The master glared, furious, "You three want my disciple to serve you? Fine, granted!"
The three rejoiced and offered toasts.
The master accepted without refusal.
Clearly, he was extremely happy tonight. A joy that made his heart bloom!
Mu Lin Yuan and the other two were also delighted, unable to resist discussing how they would set up their huts when they retired, no longer wishing to fight in the rivers and lakes.
They debated what to have in front of their huts and what to have in the back.
They agreed it would be best to plant some flowers and grass, leaving space for a vegetable garden with spirit herbs and vegetables.
"Listening to the wind, watching the clouds, tending flowers, weeding, nurturing trees, eating fruits, and harvesting vegetables..."
Mu Lin Yuan's eyes glazed over, his own words filling him with increasing anticipation.
Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang discussed on the side, planning.
They should build a pavilion with a chessboard. A flower shed, and a waterfall beside it.
The waterfall idea was immediately vetoed, "Too noisy at night, we won't be able to sleep."
So they changed it to a flowing stream...
"Hahaha..."
The master pointed at the three, laughing, "You three old men, only thinking of enjoying blessings, but have you considered if you even have such blessings?
(End of Chapter)
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