Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 101 The Big Wedding
"Haha, not bad. After all, we are father-in-law and son-in-law. I still hope that you can stay in the Holy Church and do your best for me. Wouldn't it be better if we joined forces to unify the Holy Church?"

Even though Zhang Xiaofan saw through Wanrenwang's intentions on the spot, he was not angry at all. He even laughed and nodded in agreement.

This is an open strategy. As long as Zhang Xiaofan and Biyao and Youji get married openly and legitimately, whether they are forced or willing, one of them is the only daughter of the Ghost King Sect Master, and the other is one of the four Holy Envoys of the Demonic Sect. Then Zhang Xiaofan will not be so easily cleared of suspicion.

Even if Zhang Xiaofan still has the heart to follow the righteous path, the people of Qingyun Sect will still doubt him and look at him with suspicious eyes.

Resentment, suspicion, and anger will gradually erode a person's inner resolve, leaving an unbridgeable rift between Zhang Xiaofan and the Qingyun Sect.

When the Demonic Sect launches a major attack on the mountain soon, Zhang Xiaofan will inevitably become the first suspect.

If he were to plan further, Wanrenwang would not believe that Qingyun Sect, being one of the righteous sects in the world, could still provide Zhang Xiaofan with a foothold. In that case, Ghost King Sect would become his only refuge.

At that time, he will not only gain Zhang Xiaofan, but also Lu Xueqi's loyalty.

"Is Sect Master Wan really that confident?"

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaofan's words, Wanren chuckled and shook his head.

"It's not that I'm overconfident, but rather that I believe the people of your Qingyun Sect will not let me down. My dear son-in-law, hurry and prepare, the time is almost here!"

As he spoke, Wanrenwang picked up his teacup and raised it towards Zhang Xiaofan as a gesture.

Zhang Xiaofan did not respond to him, but simply picked up his teacup and drank it all in one gulp. Then, he left with the Ghost King Sect members beside him.

Watching Zhang Xiaofan's departing figure, Youji glanced at Qinglong with complicated emotions. Qinglong, however, did not look at her, but simply smiled lightly at Lu Xueqi and said politely.

"Fairy Lu, please!"

"Miss, Sacred Envoy Suzaku, please!"

Biyao glanced at Wanrenwang standing in the courtyard with complicated feelings, unsure whether to be happy or worried.

"Aunt You, let's go."

Biyao spoke softly to Youji, glancing at Lu Xueqi as she spoke, and in the end, all of it turned into a soft sigh.

……

That night, the bright moon hung high in the sky!
Yesterday was the full moon, so tonight's moon is exceptionally round, like a jade plate suspended in the starry sky, surrounded by twinkling stars, making it a night of exceptional beauty.

However, no matter how beautiful the night sky is, it is too desolate and cold, unlike the bustling and lively atmosphere on the ground.

Under the bright moonlight, the manor, adorned with red lanterns everywhere, was exceptionally lively, exuding a festive atmosphere.

"The auspicious time has come!"

With a loud shout from Qinglong, Zhang Xiaofan, dressed in a bright red wedding gown, slowly walked in with three women wearing red veils.

Zhang Xiaofan stood slightly to the left of the center, with You Ji on his left, Bi Yao on his right, and Lu Xueqi on the far right.

Qinglong stood on Lu Xueqi's side, clearly on guard against Lu Xueqi and Zhang Xiaofan escaping together. Even after taking the Tianya Sword, he did not relax his vigilance in the slightest.

"Worship heaven and earth!"

"Second bow to the Holy Mother and King!"

"I bow three times to the Ancestral Master!"

Qinglong stood aside, chanting and singing, but he was different from ordinary people. Perhaps he was worried about pushing Zhang Xiaofan too far, and also considering Youji's status, so he did not follow the procedure of paying respects to his parents.

Instead, they first paid homage to the Holy Mother of the Underworld and the Heavenly Fiend King. Then, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Wanrenwang also paid homage to their respective ancestral masters once more. After the three bows were completed, Qinglong continued chanting.

"Couple greetings!"

Then, Youji turned around and walked to Biyao's side, standing alongside Lu Xueqi and the other two, and bowed to Zhang Xiaofan.

"It's done!"

As they stood up, Zhang Xiaofan and Lu Xueqi met each other's eyes, both with complex expressions.

However, Lu Xueqi's complex expression also seemed to convey a sense of relief, after all, no matter what, she had achieved her goal.

When she returned to Qingyun, Lu Xueqi would be able to find an excuse for herself when facing her junior sister Ling'er, saying that she had no choice but to act against her will.

In fact, many times, the insurmountable obstacles are simply due to a lack of a convincing excuse or reason in one's mind.

"Haha, my dear son-in-law, come, today is your big day, you should have a good drink."

Before Zhang Xiaofan could think further, Wan Renwang smiled and offered him a wine glass.

After glancing at Lu Xueqi and the other two who had been sent away, Zhang Xiaofan didn't hesitate. He took the wine glass, sneered, and said...

"My father-in-law seems very confident."

Wan Renwang raised his glass slightly in acknowledgment, then tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. He then sighed, his expression tinged with emotion, and began to speak.

"Yao'er has finally grown up and gotten married. I can say that one of my wishes has been fulfilled!"

Zhang Xiaofan glanced up at him, smiled disdainfully, downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, and spoke softly.

"Now that she's gone back, why should my father-in-law play these tricks?"

"What do you mean?"

Wan Renwang frowned, his previously smiling face turning gloomy. Zhang Xiaofan merely chuckled and said coldly.

"You did this simply to use her to trap me. In your eyes, Biyao, Youji, and Qinglong are all just tools."

"Shut up! Yao'er is my own daughter. How could I not love her? How could I not care about her?"

Wan Renwang's face turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, but his expression seemed to have been hit where it hurt.

"Is that so? If you really care about her, you shouldn't have let her get involved in this mess."

Unlike Wanrenwang's suppressed anger, Zhang Xiaofan appeared very calm, extremely calm, as if he wasn't the one who had been forced to accept all of this from beginning to end.

However, every word Zhang Xiaofan uttered made Wanren's face turn ugly.

Fortunately, there was no one else in the hall besides the father-in-law and son-in-law, so no one disturbed them.

Suddenly, Wanrenwang couldn't help but sneer and spoke up.

"You talk as if you're so righteous, but aren't you just as hypocritical? You don't love Yao'er, but you still chose to marry her to save your life, didn't you?"

"If this is the kind of person you see me as, then I think you can go back and take a good bath. I will make sure you are given a proper burial."

Zhang Xiaofan turned around with a smile and gave Wan Renwang a gentle smile.

(End of this chapter)