Chapter 1062: Taking a Break in Another Place, Wedding Preparations
Unexpected changes and the lack of unity among the people in the Central Plains led to a situation three years later where both the prestige of Yipin Hall and the influence of the Wild Wolves Organization reached their peak. Even Happy felt a sense of suffocation everywhere.
“So that’s why you came here to catch your breath?”
After hearing Happy describe the brutal battles over there, Xu Xin asked, following his tone.
“Of course. Only by seeing the current state of the Mu Family can I feel a bit better. At least the Wild Wolves Organization can’t get anywhere near the Central Plains, and Yipin Hall can only survive in the Western Regions… Hehe, I’m just joking. As I said, no matter what happens over there, we’ll hold the grandest wedding here in half a month—mine and yours.”
Happy’s serious reply finally turned Xu Xin’s anger into annoyance.
But upon seeing his exhausted eyes, Xu Xin’s heart softened inexplicably. “I know you’re under a lot of pressure. Actually, we could ask Brother Silver Fox to change the date. After all, she doesn’t necessarily have to marry you.”
“It’s too late to regret now. It’s going to be tomorrow.” Happy knew full well that Xu Xin was thinking of him. Instinctively, he pulled her into his arms. The delicate fragrance of the young girl instantly dispelled the gloom brought from another world. “Starting tomorrow, we’ll need to change our way of addressing each other. How about practicing now?”
“Never.”
With a smooth move, Xu Xin easily broke free from his embrace. “The wedding will be held at Mantuo Villa outside Gusu City. They say the scenery there is beautiful and grand, and it’s easy to manage. Brother Silver Fox has been urging us for a long time. They’ve already prepared everything there. If we set off now, we’ll still make it in time.”
“Great!”
Happy had already heard this news from Silver Fox’s messenger pigeons. Silver Fox had spent a lot of time recruiting members from Wudang and Emei to find the best wedding location. It was said that in just two or three days, word spread everywhere, and many people not part of the Mu Family offered their suggestions for the wedding venue.
Mantuo Villa was chosen because of its truly beautiful scenery—surrounded by lakes, with a unique and serene environment. Under the decorations, it had been transformed into a vast banquet hall…
Additionally, it is said that the number of martial artists who came to offer their congratulations this time is astonishing, even alarming to the authorities. There’s simply no space to accommodate them unless an entire city or a sacred martial arts site is set aside—although the Murong family’s estate is a good option, it’s in the city, which can lead to congestion and inconvenience, so they chose the spacious Mantuo Villa as their base.
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“Master!”
Happy and Xiao Yuyan stepped out of the gang’s prison one after another when suddenly, orderly and respectful shouts rang out outside. A whole courtyard filled with men and women dressed in red silk clothes all bowed with clasped fists, their imposing presence overwhelming. This sudden scene startled Happy.
“This…”
Happy was about to say it was nonsense when the front row raised their faces, revealing the distinct smiling faces of Xiao Bei, Ren Jie, the Three Wolves of Loneliness, as well as Liumang and Baolong. The women were Feng Wu Cai Yi, Feng Ling, Xu Yao, Nuomi, Hei Meigui, and Hong Shanshu.
Most of them were students from Nanhua, with some being core members and elite fighters of the Murong family!
“Boss, how about it? Is it impressive enough?” Xiao Bei grinned and raised his eyebrows to send a message. The usually uniquely dressed Marquis of All Poisons now looked no different from an ordinary wedding procession, appearing extremely funny.
Happy’s expression darkened.
Xiao Bei immediately realized he had said the wrong thing and hurriedly sent a message: “Boss, don’t speak, don’t move around. Pay attention to the atmosphere—someone is here to record the entire wedding for broadcast on a paid channel… Ouch…”
The crowd watched amusedly as Xiao Bei ran away holding his head, still shouting, “Director, cut this part out… cut it!”
Seeing Xiao Bei act like a fool by running out and back in, Happy was at a loss and stepped out of the crowd.
A group of red-clothed attendants followed behind in perfect order, as if it were a serious procession…
What left Happy even more speechless was that the entire path to the altar was covered by red attendants—everywhere was red. By the time they reached the altar’s entrance, a long red queue had already formed in the hall behind them.
Two rows of hundred-person processions stood at the entrance, with two tall and majestic white dragon horses, each with a large red flower tied to their chests!
Seeing this, Happy felt a slight warmth in his heart, knowing that Silver Fox, Xiao Bei, and the others must have spent a lot of time and effort preparing for this day.
Under the eager gazes of countless people behind him, Happy turned around. Under Xu Xin’s suddenly shy and uneasy gaze, he reached out…
Encouraged by the other female students, Xu Xin twisted her waist and lightly mounted the horse on her own!
“Go!”
Without hesitation, he whipped his whip, and the steed galloped forward, startling those behind and the large entourage.
“Master, hurry up and follow!”
As Xiao Bei and the others exclaimed in shock, Happy laughed heartily, mounted his horse, and merged himself with it to catch up to Xu Xin.
“Brothers and sisters, follow!”
With Xiao Bei’s bold call, hundreds or even thousands of red-robed attendants quickly summoned their mounts, mounted them, and rushed after the newlyweds like a red tide!
The entire city instantly erupted in excitement!
Many people had been puzzled by the red-robed procession that moved through the city all the way to the city gates, but seeing the spirited red cavalry speeding by, the city turned into a sea of joy, with countless people discussing it eagerly. Some even couldn’t resist summoning their own mounts to chase after the procession out of the city!
“What’s going on?”
“What happened?”
“Idiot, the master of the Mu family is getting married at Mantuo Villa tomorrow. This is the wedding procession organized by the Mu family… Good heavens, this procession is absolutely spectacular! It spans the whole city!”
“From here to Mantuo Villa?”
“It’s such a grand occasion…”
Many people in the city were stunned speechless by the overwhelming procession and could only stare in amazement.
“A grand occasion? Let me tell you, compared to Mantuo Villa, this is nothing.” Someone in the crowd spoke up, drawing everyone’s attention as they gathered around.
“What?”
“What’s with Mantuo Villa?”
The informant, seeing so many eyes fixed on him, cleared his throat proudly:
“I’m not sure either. The Mu family kept the wedding a secret. A lockdown was imposed in the entire area, and no one was allowed to move around freely. Even the disciples of Mantuo Villa were given red envelopes and asked to leave, not to carry out any missions for their sect for these few days…”
“So domineering!”
“That’s not all. The Mu family has booked all the restaurants and inns in Suzhou City. It’s said they’ve reserved them for three days. It’s even hard to rent a boat in the vicinity.”
“…That’s insane? Is this really a wedding or what?”
“I don’t know, but the Mu family said the lockdown will only be lifted on the wedding day, and then everyone will be able to go to Mantuo Villa.” The informant said this proudly before suddenly seeming to remember something, staring into the distance in surprise:
“Damn! What am I talking nonsense for? I still need to follow and record everything to report to our boss… My undercover interview!”
Without waiting for anyone to ask questions, he flew to the roof like his back was on fire and disappeared after a few flaps.
These words stirred up many martial artists among the crowd.
“Sorry, I can’t practice today. I’ll show you the REP when I return from Mantuo Villa!”
“Wait for me!”
“How can I miss such a grand occasion?”
After all, the martial world isn’t just about cultivation; many people join to enjoy the game. Hearing that Mantuo Villa might see a gathering of heroes, creating an unprecedented scene, how could they resist?
Many rushed onto the rooftops on the spot.
……
“What’s that noise?”
Many people inside and outside the city saw two riders charging out of the city at full speed and looked back suspiciously.
The ground shook, and a red light rushed toward them!
“Ah!”
“Get out of the way quickly!”
Inside and outside the city gates, countless people scattered to make room for the roaring red cavalry.
Some thought they were facing a legendary gang attack and froze in fear until they realized the riders were all from the Mu family, then they came to their senses.
When they looked again, the countless Mu family disciples who had rushed out of the city had formed a roaring red dragon outside the city, its iron hooves thundering as it wound its way toward the distant road.
“This…”
Many were stunned, sensing that something serious must have happened.
But before they could discuss it, another group of irregular troops rushed out of the city—these people’s clothes were less neat, but their goal was clear: they chased after the thousands of red cavalry leaving the city, following them nonstop.
The people at the city gate were once again astonished! They stood by the road, dumbfounded, watching the endless stream of cavalry head toward the distant horizon…
……
“These guys are causing such a fuss.”
A few miles outside the city, Kai Xin turned around to see how many Mu family members had been sent to serve as honor guards. He was both amused and puzzled—from the altar to the city gate, there were probably over five thousand riders. The red dragon formed by the troops looked festive and energetic, like a blaze of bright red flame.
“It’s because you’re now the greatest expert in the Central Plains and the leader of the largest gang. Yin Fox said that if your wedding is too simple and lacks atmosphere, it would undermine the prestige of the Mu family head. So…” Xu Xin’s helpless tone made Kai Xin pause.
“So what?”
“You’ll find out if you keep watching.”
Xu Xin stopped speaking halfway, giving Kai Xin a vague sense that this wedding might hide even greater mysteries.
“Encircling the entire Mandao Villa and organizing such a grand bridal procession… It definitely wasn’t Silver Fox’s idea. Someone who comes from the military can’t be that scheming… Who could it be?”
Happy’s attention was unconsciously drawn to Silver Fox’s group’s preparations, and the heaviness brought from the other world gradually faded away.