Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 235 Cao Yanyu

"It doesn't have to be this way."

Li Chenggeng nodded in response.

Cao Fuyi then introduced the Cao and Li family cultivators beside him.

The meeting between the two sides was quite amicable.

This relieved Li Xiangming.

The worst thing about weddings is when the other party suddenly changes their mind.

Although the probability of such a thing is very small, there are quite a few related rumors in the cultivation world.

The Li family stood up Xuanli Zhenren.

Led by Cao Fuyi, the Li family entered Cuiwei Peak, the main peak of Qingliang Mountain.

The architecture of Cuiwei Peak is simple and elegant, mostly constructed of bluestone and pine wood. Built against the mountain, the buildings are staggered and blend harmoniously with the surrounding natural landscape, making them a beautiful sight.

Despite the beautiful scenery, Yan Jun said she preferred Xiaolan Valley.

Li Xiangming shook his head.

As the group went up the mountain, the betrothal gifts from the caravan were taken away by Cao Fuyi and his men.

The Li family did not comment on this.

However, a small incident occurred in the middle.

Cao Fuyi was quite surprised to see Gao Can hiding in the train carriage.

Such a giant is rare even in Qingshui County, no, in the entire Ling'an Prefecture.

"I heard that the day before the wedding, a groom is needed to accompany the bride to sleep. His name is Gao Can. Although he is tall, he is actually under eighteen years old and has never been engaged. So I specially invited him to come and help. I hope Fellow Daoist Cao will not blame me."

Li Xiangming cupped his hands in greeting, while Gao Can scratched his head and grinned sheepishly.

Upon hearing this, Cao Fuyi hesitated for a moment, but ultimately said nothing, and led the Li family members, including Gao Can and Ma Wu, to Cuiwei Peak.

"The groom and... well, the groom can sleep here tonight."

Cao Fuyi personally arranged Li Xiangming's residence, and the rest of the Li family lived not far away, all in nearby courtyards.

After watching Cao Fuyi leave, Li Xiangming wandered alone in the courtyard.

Having lived two lives, this is my first time getting married.

Li Xiangming couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

At the same time, an indescribable sense of anticipation began to sprout in my heart.

"Brother Li, isn't your bride beautiful?"

Gao Can sat on the steps, curiously touching the flowers and plants in the yard.

"nice."

Li Xiangming smiled slightly, recalling Cao Yanjun's voice and smile.

"Is it prettier than these flowers?"

Gao Can asked again.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming glanced at the flowers and plants on the ground and nodded: "A hundred times prettier than them."
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The next day, it was dawn.

The Li family then changed into festive clothes and, led by Cao Fuyi, went to Fuyun Residence, where Cao Yanjun lived, to welcome the bride.

We also encountered some obstacles along the way.

It is said that Cao Yanjun's relatives, friends, and mortal blood relatives came to seek his favor.

The Li family had prepared for this, so they generously distributed spirit stones to cultivators and scattered gold and silver to mortals, making the wedding procession a joyous and cheerful place.

Soon, the group arrived at Fuyun Residence.

Floating Cloud Residence is very large, housing no fewer than a hundred cultivators.

Cao Yanjun was just an insignificant member among them.

However, the Cao family still showed considerable respect to their daughters who were getting married.

Not only were the cultivators inside temporarily cleared out, but the Floating Cloud Residence was also decorated with festive cheer, red silk and golden lanterns, creating a lively and extraordinary atmosphere. Several Foundation Establishment cultivators even came to witness the ceremony. These Foundation Establishment cultivators and Cao Yanjun's elders were more or less related to each other.

At Li Xiangren's prompting, Li Xiangming even caught a glimpse of Cao Minghui, the head of the Cao family, in the crowd.

When Cao Minghui saw Li Xiangming, he nodded slightly and showed a kind smile.

Li Xiangming was surprised and was about to step forward to pay his respects when he was interrupted by the lively scene of firecrackers and drums inside Fuyun Residence. He had no choice but to suppress his excitement and, under the arrangement of Li Chenglu, Li Qianyou and others, slowly stepped into Fuyun Residence.

Behind Li Xiangming was a lavishly decorated sedan chair, with golden dragon and phoenix patterns embroidered on the curtains, and strings of silver bells hanging from the top, making a melodious sound as the chair swayed gently.

According to custom, the bride Cao Yanjun would not appear immediately, and Li Xiangming was able to pay his respects to Cao Yanjun's relatives during this interval.

Cao Yanjun lost her mother at a young age, and her father also passed away shortly after she came of age. Today, her uncle and aunt are speaking on behalf of her parents.

These two elders were just ordinary people, but they seemed quite at ease in the face of Li Xiangming's respect, showing no sign of embarrassment.

After the traditional etiquette of three invitations and three refusals, Cao Yanjun's uncle and aunt finally waved behind them, signaling to the people in the boudoir that they could inform the bride.

Soon, the bride, dressed in a magnificent wedding robe, wearing a phoenix crown, and with her face veiled by a large red scarf, slowly walked out of her boudoir, supported by a boy of about twelve or thirteen. Although the bride's appearance could not be clearly seen, the cultivator could recognize her with his divine sense alone.

Li Xiangming could easily recognize Cao Yanjun.
He couldn't help but step forward and grasp Cao Yanjun's soft hand.

Cao Yanjun felt the warmth of Li Xiangming's palm, and a sweet feeling welled up in her heart. She gripped his hand tightly and was reluctant to let go for a long time.

She had been looking forward to this moment for a long time ever since she returned home.

"Cough cough."

Li Chenglu's timely reminder rang out, and the two reluctantly parted ways.

According to custom, Li Xiangming could not directly lead Cao Yanjun into the sedan chair; her elder brother or younger brother had to lead her in.

Cao Yanjun had no elder brother, only a younger brother named Cao Yanyu.
However, Cao Yanyu remained unmoved.

It wasn't until Cao Yanjun's aunt reminded her that she said, her voice trembling with tears, "My sister is gone, what am I going to do?"

Those who are from a branch lineage within the Cao family already have a difficult time.

Moreover, Cao Yanyu is still a minor.

Cao Yanjun felt a pang of pain in his heart.

She had been living alone in Yuyuan for several years and had neglected her younger brother.

Now that she has finally returned home and spent several months with her sister, Cao Yanyu still respects her, but she is about to abandon her again.

"Yan Yu is a man, don't cry."

Cao Yanjun gently wiped away Cao Yanyu's tears and softly comforted her, "Your sister will come back to see you."

Cao Yanjun's aunt also bent down and kept comforting him.

But Cao Yanyu still cried loudly, refusing to see Cao Yanjun into the sedan chair, nor letting go of her sister's hand.

The members of the Li family all looked somewhat anxious, especially Li Qianyou.

Before he left, the head of the family specifically instructed him to bring Cao Yanjun back and marry Xiangming.

He also attached great importance to it, taking all aspects into consideration. He was confident that even if the Cao family reneged on the agreement, he would use his silver tongue to get the marriage back.

But to their surprise, the Cao family did not obstruct them at all.

On the contrary, Cao Yanjun's side encountered problems.

Cao Yanyu is Cao Yanjun's younger brother, so the Li family members naturally couldn't scold him for fear of embarrassing the bride, and could only worry helplessly.

The two sides were deadlocked, and the originally festive atmosphere gradually turned tense.

Only Ma Wu was secretly laughing.

Serves you right for not letting me return to Huanyun Village; you deserve this embarrassing situation.

Li Xiangming hadn't lost patience, but this couldn't go on forever.

He couldn't help but glance towards the door.

As if sensing Li Xiangming's plea for help, several Foundation Establishment cultivators joined forces to enter the Floating Cloud Residence, led by Cao Minghui.

"Homeowner?"

When Cao Yanjun's uncle and aunt saw the visitors, they immediately knelt down.

Although they were ordinary people, they were residents of Cuiwei Peak and were familiar with Cao Minghui's true appearance.

The other Cao family cultivators also bowed in greeting.

Cao Minghui waved his hand slightly: "Today is a joyous occasion for Yan Jun, there's no need for such formalities."

After saying that, Cao Minghui looked at Cao Yanjun and instructed him: "When you go to the Li family in the future, you must take good care of yourself. Don't let your beast-taming skills go to waste, and of course, you must not slack off in your cultivation."

"Yanjun understands!"

Cao Yanjun lowered his head and answered softly.

Cao Minghui then turned to Cao Yanyu. Although Cao Yanyu was young, he had already entered the Dao and naturally recognized the head of the family. Before he could speak, he was already a little scared and couldn't help but let go of his sister's hand.

"Yan Yu, it's your sister's big day. Send her off on her journey. Don't let your sister and family down."

Upon hearing the word "family," Cao Yanyu shuddered.

Several years ago, it was Cao Minghui who mentioned his family to him and took away the Four-Eyed Suanni.

Now they want to take my sister away too.

But Cao Minghui's figure, like a majestic ancient god, was deeply imprinted in his heart, making him dare not resist in the slightest.

Under Cao Minghui's gaze, Cao Yanyu, with a stiff face, helped her sister walk towards the bridal sedan chair.

Finally, Cao Yanyu let go of her sister's hand, her face streaked with tears.

Don't cry.

Cao Yanjun murmured to herself. By the time she came to her senses, the sedan chair had already been gone for quite some time, and Cao Yanyu was nowhere to be seen.

(End of this chapter)