A player on Mount Hua starts by obtaining the Prism color entry.

The Plum Blossom Thief had previously declared his intention to obtain Lin Shiyin, and later, when Lin Xian'er arrived in Baoding Prefecture, he also spread the word that he would gladly accept both beauties.

His flamboyant personality made it understandable that Lu Ming, as the groom, would be targeted.

Li Garden was brightly lit, illuminating the night as if it were daytime. Guests thronged the place, including Daoist Chongxu from Southern Wudang, Wan Sanqian, the richest man in the Great Wei, and Master Fangzheng from Southern Shaolin.

Southern Wudang was founded by Dong Tianbao, Zhang Sanfeng's junior brother, after he went astray, was defeated, and had a profound awakening. It has a close relationship with the Wudang Sect.

The Southern Shaolin Temple was established by a branch of the Central Plains Shaolin School. Having survived a siege by the imperial court and a rebellion by the head of the kitchen staff, they sought to disperse and mitigate risks. It also houses many of the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts, and its abbot, Master Fangzheng, was proficient in the Yi Jin Jing and the Thousand-Hand Tathagata Palm, among other unique skills.

Wan Sanqian was a close friend of the Iron-Blooded Marquis, the Imperial Uncle of the Great Wei Dynasty. His business spanned the world, and he had a presence in various countries. Logically speaking, he was incredibly wealthy and could have any woman he wanted, but he was infatuated with the Marquis's adopted daughter, Shangguan Haitang.

Wherever Shangguan Haitang is, there will inevitably be 13,000 sycophants. Calling them the ultimate simps wouldn't be an exaggeration.

With these three present, many江湖人士 (jianghu figures) and wealthy merchants came to celebrate, enjoying the festive atmosphere and making connections with influential people.

Li Xunhuan, who was usually stern and unsmiling, was all smiles at this moment. He cupped his hands to the guests and said, "Fellow martial arts practitioners, tonight is the wedding day of my younger sister Lin Shiyin and Lu Ming, the young hero of the Huashan Sect."

"Years ago, my uncle asked me to find a good husband for my younger sister. Now, there is a young and talented man named Lu, who is skilled in martial arts and is also from a famous family in Huashan. He defeated the challenger on the martial arts contest stage and is a good match for her."

"From this moment forward, I, Li, formally present Li Garden to Lu Ming as a congratulatory gift. I wish the newlyweds a long and happy marriage!"

Many guests' eyes flashed with intense envy. This was the Li family, which had produced seven Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) and three Tanhua (third-ranked scholars) from father and son. Their accumulated wealth was enough to allow them to live a life of extravagance and comfort.

Jealousy aside, no one dared to make a fuss. Lu Ming's strength was undeniable; he had not only defeated more than thirty challengers, including those from the Yihua Palace and the Beggars' Sect, but he had also defeated the already famous Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison. He was already a rising young hero.

The Purple Cloud Divine Skill of Mount Hua is a sword technique with unrestrained sword energy, and the strength of the Qi Sect is well-deserved.

They used to be a prestigious and upright sect, but they have declined in status. However, their heritage remains, so it is only natural that they have such outstanding disciples.

Lu Ming appeared in a red robe, his figure as upright as a pine tree, his sword-like eyebrows slanting upwards to his temples, his thick black hair loosely tied into a bun on his head with a simple jade hairpin, a few unruly strands of black hair falling naturally to his temples and the back of his neck.

Her skin was fair and clear, surpassing even jade; she possessed an innate nobility, like a banished immortal.

Anyone who sees him would have to exclaim, "A peerless young master, a young hero!"

Lin Shiyin, wearing a bright red headscarf, was helped over by her maid. Her beautiful face, hidden beneath the red scarf, was adorned with a joyful smile. It was truly her blessing to marry such an outstanding young hero.

In addition, she was a bit older than him, and felt a shy and secretly pleased feeling, like an old cow eating young grass.

"I bow to Heaven and Earth!"

"Bowing to the parents a second time!"

"Husband and wife bow to each other!"

"The ceremony is complete; they are escorted to the bridal chamber."

[Completing the first wedding ceremony rewards the "Heart to Heart" (Gold) attribute: When a woman deeply loves you, she will receive a family heirloom jade pendant and can move into your homestead.]

[Receive the manor gifted by Li Xunhuan, unlocking the "Couple's Home" (Prismatic) entry: Obtain a growable home, which can be upgraded by spending silver and materials. Please explore on your own for details.]

Lu Ming was somewhat dazed. Life is like a play, and Lin Shiyin would certainly not be the only one accompanying him in the future. He was married, and another chapter of his life had begun, but the future was bound to be bright and promising!

In the crowd, on the Emei Sect's side, Zhou Zhiruo was somewhat downcast; she also longed to be a bride.

A hand grasped hers from under the table, and the person turned to look at Ding Minjun, winking at her: "It will happen in the future, don't rush."

She never expected that the jealous Ding Minjun would actually comfort her; before, she only knew how to make things difficult for her. Ever since that time she lost her virginity, she had been constantly disciplined by Lu Ming with a big stick, and now she had become the most loyal lapdog.

Zhou Zhiruo was slightly taken aback, then nodded solemnly and smiled gently. She wasn't alone; at least she still had her senior sister and her master's promise.

In contrast, a middle-aged man in the crowd had a livid face, his hands clenched so tightly that his nails pierced his palms, drawing blood. His eyes were fixed on Lu Ming, who was toasting someone—that seat should have been his!

Before Lu Ming arrived, Lin Shiyin would at least pay some attention to him out of respect for Li Xunhuan, who had saved her life. After he arrived, however, she wouldn't even glance at him. When she occasionally saw him, she would be playing chess and chatting with Lu Ming, completely forgetting about him.

Thinking of his upcoming plans, Long Xiaoyun felt a surge of smug satisfaction, a cold smile creeping across his face: "Your death is just around the corner. Lu Ming, Lin Shiyin is mine, and Li Garden is mine too. No one can take them away!"

Thump, a guest collapsed. As if a domino effect had occurred, ordinary people fell first, and even those with internal strength could not struggle for more than a moment before collapsing.

Lu Ming happened to be toasting the Emei Sect when he saw someone was poisoned. He took out an antidote from his bag and flicked it into the hands of Ding Minjun and Zhou Zhiruo.

"Someone poisoned it. The Plum Blossom Thief has arrived and is following the nun."

He dashed out like the wind; Lin Shiyin was in danger.

Kidnapping the bride on the wedding night is the best way to humiliate her, and it's also in line with the style of the Plum Blossom Thief.

Suddenly, shouts of killing came from outside. All the guests had been poisoned. Were they planning to wipe them all out?

Long Xiaoyun stood up, pointed at the departing Lu Ming, and roared, "You poisoned him and dared to run away? Brother Li, stop him!"

Unexpectedly, Li Xunhuan looked at him with great disappointment. There was evidence before that his brother was suspected of colluding with the Plum Blossom Bandits, and he was unwilling to believe it.

Everyone else is poisoned, but he's still full of energy and drinking dirty water—that's the proof!

Master Chongxu and Master Fangzheng possessed profound internal strength, so the poison had little effect on them. They exchanged a glance, wondering if they should take this opportunity to ruin Lu Ming's reputation.

Master Chongxu glanced at Li Xunhuan and Lu Xiaofeng, who was drinking and making merry in the crowd as if no one else was there, and shook his head, indicating that the timing was not right.

The man in black rushed into the hall, ready to unleash a massacre. His steel blade came down, about to cleave the man in two. But two fingers somehow managed to clamp the blade between his fingers, and no matter how hard he tried, the blade wouldn't budge.

"Leave this to me, you go catch the Plum Blossom Thief. Hey, Old Chongxu, you haven't really gone to the point of kidney deficiency, have you? Get up and get to work."

Lu Xiaofeng moved like a ghost, striking a vital point with a single finger, then darted off to deal with the others. The man in black who had been struck on the pressure point staggered, collapsing moments later, already dead.

Even with his exceptional composure and penchant for using overt schemes to manipulate the Five Mountains Sword Sects, Master Chongxu was slightly angered.

The old Taoist's Dharma name is Chongxu, not because he has kidney deficiency. He has had kidney deficiency since he started practicing Taoism and martial arts from a young age. No, he was so exhausted from practicing that he was called the "Kidney Deficiency Taoist Master."

Pooh!

His mind was thrown into turmoil by Lu Xiaofeng's words. Enraged, Daoist Chongxu drew his longsword and unleashed his Tai Chi swordsmanship with every move, using the men in black to vent his anger.