4: My eldest cousin also wants to send his wife

Xiao Qingyuan thought it would be quick, but he didn't expect it to be this quick!

To ensure his Elder Brother could drink his wedding wine before he left, in just three days...

Even before his parents could rush back from the county government, Xiao Qingyuan had already had his first grand wedding.

This was his first in two lifetimes.

"Grandson (Granddaughter-in-law) kowtows to Grandpa!"

"Good, good, good, hahaha, I didn't expect that in a blink of an eye, you little rascal would also get married! Good! You'd best let this old man hold a great-Grandson soon!"

As an Immortal Clan, a grand wedding was naturally extremely lively.

Because of his father's and Elder Brother's relationship, and Xiao Qingyuan's ability to handle things...

The Old Master had always been very fond of this intelligent Grandson since he was a child.

Even though he only had a miscellaneous Spiritual Root.

However, on a related note...

The Xiao Clan Immortal Family had hundreds of Mortal clansmen and thousands of dependents.

Under their command, there were twenty to thirty thousand Mortals, but the total number of Immortals was less than twenty.

He was fortunate enough to catch the Family's good timing for cultivating the third generation.

Nothing else.

The Old Master was blessed with many children and grandchildren, and he expanded his territory through his own efforts.

However, among the third generation, those with Spiritual Roots numbered less than two palms.

Someone like him, whose talent was not even good among miscellaneous Spiritual Roots, still got to eat spirit fruits during festivals.

This was a unique advantage compared to Loose Cultivators.

From this perspective, Xiao Qingyuan still held some status.

Due to the Old Master's affection...

The uncles in the clan were also happy to attend the wedding amidst their busy schedules.

Making the wedding lively and bustling.

"Grandpa, please rest assured, Grandson is duty-bound to expand the Family's branches and leaves!"

"Hahaha, you!"

The clansmen at the banquet looked with surprise at the Xiao Family Head—Xiao Tianheng—at the head table.

One by one, they came up to pay respects and offer toasts.

Stealing the limelight from him, the protagonist.

The Old Master was amused and laughed heartily, showing no trace of the ruthlessness he displayed when he blazed trails in his youth.

Instead, he seemed like an ordinary old man.

Only the elders who had lived to this day knew.

That he was someone who had crawled out of a pile of dead bodies.

And then, with a group of Mortal subordinates, developed his fiefdom from a dilapidated village...

Into a town of tens of thousands of Mortals today, a truly formidable person.

After the procedures were completed, Zhao Guanyin was sent to the back courtyard.

Xiao Qingyuan happily held his wine cup and toasted everyone.

He showed no sign of grievance for marrying a Mortal, but rather, his face was full of excitement.

Among Immortal Clan circles, Cultivators who knew a bit of news secretly nodded in their hearts.

The Xiao Family's Family style was simple and honest, and they did not abandon marriage contracts.

They were a benevolent and righteous clan.

The title of "benevolent and principled" placed upon Xiao Qingyuan's head brought many benefits.

After the wedding feast...

A festive atmosphere filled the entire Xiao Clan Immortal Family, and even the entire Qingxuan Town became lively.

Xiao Tianheng watched happily, conversing softly with his remaining old brothers.

Before long, a group of old men dressed as wealthy landowners began to cry.

He laughed and scolded them.

Xiao Tianheng had suffered many injuries in his youth and was now eighty-six years old.

His remaining lifespan of nearly forty years would also be significantly discounted.

Xiao Qingyuan looked at his grandfather, who had grown increasingly old in recent years, and felt a little uneasy.

He remembered that when he was a child, the Old Master loved to carry him out for walks.

However, his grandfather, who had always seemed ageless, had rapidly aged in the past two years.

His Qi and blood were rapidly declining, and his hair had become dry and white.

This was not a good omen.

The Xiao Clan had developed to its current state.

It could be said that the entire hundred-li radius was the Xiao Family's own territory.

All Mortals relied on the Xiao Family for their livelihood.

But everyone knew very well that if the Xiao Family could not produce another Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase Cultivator before the Old Master passed away...

Then the rewards and benefits the Xiao Clan had received in the past two years would likely have to be returned to the imperial court twofold.

Otherwise, being ordered to change their fiefdom was not impossible.

"Seventeenth Brother!"

"Seventeenth Brother, congratulations!"

After toasting a round of elders, Xiao Qingyuan was pulled by Xiao Qingduo, his Elder Uncle's son, to the table of his peers.

Although Immortal Clans did not have a strict separation of Immortals and Mortals, Cultivators and Mortals were still two different circles.

The dozen or so people at this table all had Spiritual Roots.

Three cousins accompanied a large group of young masters from third-rate Immortal Clans.

He was ranked seventeenth among all his cousins, and to be honest, he didn't know many of his clansmen.

Even his maternal Aunt's children included two elder brothers and one elder sister who didn't have Spiritual Roots.

Excluding his Elder Brother, who was accompanying the elders for drinks...

There were only six people with Spiritual Roots in the Qing generation.

Elder Cousin Qingni and Younger Cousin Qingzhi were with the female relatives in the back courtyard.

Aside from Xiao Qingduo, who was at the head, there were also Xiao Qingyang from Fourth Uncle's Family and Xiao Qinglan from Aunt's Family who possessed Spiritual Roots.

The third generation of the clan was not thriving with Spiritual Roots, making the third branch, which had no Spiritual Roots, even more conspicuous.

This made Third Uncle Xiao Yanrui extremely anxious, and in recent years, he had entered a frantic baby-making mode.

By himself, he had single-handedly turned the entire back section into the children's table.

"Elder Brother's life has always been defined by two words—'dignity'!" Xiao Qingduo raised his cup with some guilt and drank it all: "This time, Seventeenth Brother, you've helped me a great deal, and Elder Brother cannot not reciprocate."

Xiao Qingyuan was stunned to hear this, only then remembering what he had said.

"Uh, haha, Da Tangge, you might have misunderstood."

"Little Brother truly has no intention of being forced at all."

However, even though he said so, Xiao Qingduo didn't think that way.

After three rounds of drinks, he pulled him to a secluded spot and whispered conspiratorially: "Don't worry, Seventeenth Brother. Da Tangge deliberately visited a dozen villages under Wang Family Town and finally found someone with a Spiritual Root. Although it's just a miscellaneous Spiritual Root, she's a rare beauty, and I've sent her to you as a concubine.

I ask you, isn't that dignified?"

After speaking, Xiao Qingduo even looked like "Elder Brother has been fair to you," which made Xiao Qingyuan laugh and cry at the same time.

Oh, my Da Tangge.

He hadn't even entered the bridal chamber on his wedding night yet.

And Da Tangge had already sent him a concubine.

Just ask, on Blue Star, what kind of person would give a concubine as a wedding gift when attending a wedding?

Elegant!

Too elegant!

He was secretly delighted, but on the surface, he nervously asked:

"Da Tangge, you didn't abduct a civilian woman, did you?" Xiao Qingyuan swallowed.

"What are you saying? My father is the village chief!" Xiao Qingduo lightly patted him, then explained: "Don't worry, she was bought. That Family favored boys over girls, and we left them a good amount of gold and silver. It was completely voluntary, and we didn't even tell them our identity."

"It's just that this matter absolutely cannot be known by the neighbors. They are a new Immortal Clan, and their control over the villages below is not as strong as ours. This area hasn't been checked for Spiritual Roots yet. Otherwise, such wild Spiritual Roots would be raised as child brides by whoever discovered them, and they wouldn't even wait for them to reach adulthood. This is how our Family got the chance to pick up a bargain, so don't let it slip!"

"Don't worry, if you can't have a child with a Spiritual Root this time, Da Tangge can still help you find one next time at the market. I'll tell you to take many concubines; it's just a matter of spending some Spirit Stones. You helped me, so I can't let you, Seventeenth Brother, suffer any loss."

"Da Tangge's gift is truly..." Xiao Qingyuan paused, then changed his tone: "Then thank you, Da Tangge. Little Brother will surely repay you handsomely."

【Although I still don't know the specific functions of the reincarnation seal】

【But since the general direction is taking concubines, then I must try it】

【I just don't know what the woman's personality is like, and if she can gain the approval of the small bronze seal】

Seeing him accept, Xiao Qingfeng showed a mysterious smile.

As if relieved, he patted him on the shoulder.

"As long as you like it, it's good that Da Tangge didn't have good intentions but messed things up. I feel much more at ease. I'm leaving."

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