Chapter 771: The Grand Marriage

At the Situ Mansion in the Illusory Realm, Situ Xuan was dressing up in front of a bronze mirror. She would do this every early morning, waiting for Ye Feng to bring good news.
This wait had lasted for hundreds of years. Sometimes, she even wondered if Ye Feng had forgotten about her from time to time—or if he had already been killed by the ancestors of the Shangguan family. Lüluo would always try to comfort her, but ever since Ye Feng left, no smile had appeared on her face again.
Situ Zhengnan also felt heartbroken. He had only one daughter, and watching her in such a state every day left him powerless.
When Ye Feng appeared behind Situ Xuan, he thought she would be overjoyed and jump up. But instead, she didn’t even turn around; she just spoke to her reflection in the mirror.
“Why does your outfit look different today? I’ve never seen this set of clothes before, and what about your hairstyle…” Situ Xuan said, looking at Ye Feng in the mirror. “Also, you appeared at an unusual time. Usually, you show up after I’ve finished dressing. Why are you here earlier today? Wait a moment, let me put on my earrings…”
Ye Feng was utterly confused. He had no idea who Situ Xuan was talking to.
After a while, she put on her earrings and asked the person in the mirror, “Do I look good?”
Ye Feng was about to speak when Situ Xuan added, “I shouldn’t have asked. I forgot—you’re just an illusion in the mirror. You can’t speak…”
Ye Feng immediately understood that Situ Xuan had become obsessed with longing, seeing his illusion every day.
“Xuan’er…” Ye Feng called out, not knowing how to continue.
Situ Xuan’s expression froze for a moment before she shook her head with a bitter smile. “I must have heard wrong just now. How could you possibly speak? You’re just a shadow in the mirror…”
“Xuan’er, it’s really me. I’m back.” Ye Feng gently placed his hands on her shoulders. He could feel her body trembling.
She slowly turned her head. When she saw Ye Feng’s familiar face, tears finally streamed down her cheeks. “This time it’s real…”
“Yes, it’s real…” Ye Feng nodded firmly.
Situ Xuan hugged Ye Feng tightly. “I know this is a dream, but I don’t want you to leave. You know, every day I dress up in front of the mirror, and after that, I can see you standing behind me watching me. But every time I turn around, there’s nothing there. Eventually, I got used to it and stopped turning around, so you could stay a little longer. I know this is a dream, but I don’t want to wake up…”

“Silly girl, this isn’t a dream. If you don’t believe me, pinch yourself.” Ye Feng gently stroked Si Tu Xuan’s back, unable to help but smile.
“I don’t want to. You always lie to me, saying it’s not a dream. Every time I wake up, you’re gone,” Si Tu Xuan shook her head. “I won’t fall for it again.”
“This time it really isn’t a dream,” Ye Feng said, a bit exasperated.
“Then pinch me.” Si Tu Xuan looked up at Ye Feng with tears all over her face.
“Uh…” Seeing Si Tu Xuan crying, Ye Feng gently shook his head. “I can’t bear to.”
“Then I’ll pinch you.” Si Tu Xuan, ignoring her ladylike demeanor, used her long sleeve to wipe away her tears.
“Alright, though it probably won’t work,” Ye Feng nodded helplessly.
After getting his consent, Si Tu Xuan stretched out her right hand and tightly twisted it into Ye Feng’s arm.
“Ow… ow…” A cry of pain immediately followed.
Si Tu Xuan smiled happily.
“Now do you believe it’s real?” Ye Feng asked.
“I already knew it wasn’t a dream,” Si Tu Xuan said proudly.
“You…”
“Who asked you to tease me in the mirror and in dreams every time?” Si Tu Xuan said angrily.
“This…”
“What’s with this? When are you going to marry me?” Si Tu Xuan asked eagerly.
“Anytime, as long as you’re ready to marry me,” Ye Feng smiled.
“What about the Shangguan family…” Si Tu Xuan asked worriedly.
“The Shangguan family no longer exists, neither in the Higher Principal Plane nor in the Supreme Plane. Their ancestor has also perished,” Ye Feng said calmly, as if it had nothing to do with him.
“Are you sure?” Si Tu Xuan seemed skeptical.
Ye Feng nodded firmly. “I saw it with my own eyes.”
He didn’t say he did it himself, as he didn’t want Si Tu Xuan to see his violent side.
“You went to the Supreme Plane?” Si Tu Xuan was surprised. It had only been a few hundred years, yet Ye Feng had already reached the Supreme Plane.
Ye Feng nodded with a smile. “Don’t worry. The Shangguan family is gone. There are no obstacles between us anymore.”
“And what about my parents? If they don’t agree, I won’t marry you,” Si Tu Xuan said proudly.
“If they refuse… I’ll run away with you,” Ye Feng said with a mischievous smile.
“Who wants to run away with you?” Si Tu Xuan turned her face away.

“I’ll just use a bribery strategy… I’ll give them whatever they like. Make them so happy that they’ll give me their daughters and then happily lock the door to cherish them.” Ye Feng still had a sly smile on his face.
“You’re despicable!” Si Tu Xuan said angrily.
“I don’t care. I’ll use whatever method works,” Ye Feng said proudly. “Anyway, just wait to marry me.”
…
It took Ye Feng less than a day to get his father-in-law and mother-in-law’s approval, which left Si Tu Xuan somewhat frustrated. The wedding was set for a month later.
The delay was partly because Ye Feng needed to bring all his friends from various other realms, and partly due to preparations before the wedding.
The one-month period passed quickly. Ye Feng even returned to the Heavenly Realm to invite Lilith and the others, as well as Pearl from the Lower Primary Realm, the Immortals from the Highest Realm, and the brothers Nian Cangsheng and Wu Kuang who had emerged from their seclusion. Even two Mother Queens who had reached the level of sixth-tier power attended the wedding. Yet, Ye Feng still hadn’t found Long Tian—no trace of him at all. He postponed the wedding by another two months, hoping Long Tian would be able to attend. But after three full months, there was still no news. With no choice, he decided to hold the wedding anyway.
Since Lilith and the others couldn’t withstand the pressure of the Primary Realm, the wedding was held in the Refining Realm. All relatives and friends, except for Long Tian, were present. Even the Heavenly Dao sent one of its avatars over specially.
Ye Feng also inquired with the Heavenly Dao’s avatar whether Long Tian had sought its help to address the issues within his body, but the answer was negative. However, the avatar knew that Long Tian had gone to the Highest Realm and successfully inherited all of the Heavenly Dao’s secret patterns.
On the wedding night, Ye Feng finally understood just how much benefit he would gain from Si Tu Xuan’s extremely yin and gentle constitution. As those traces of yin energy entered his body, he could even clearly sense the barrier of a tenth-tier powerhouse, and faintly detect movements beyond that barrier.