"Oh, my dear Young Master-in-law, the auspicious time is almost here! Why are you still standing here?" An old matron hurried over and led Qin Guan away.
Before long, melodious wedding music began to play. The bride, adorned in a phoenix coronet and wedding robes, glided forward with the help of her chaperone, moving toward the equally splendidly dressed groom.
The bride stood tall and graceful, her figure slender and elegant. The magnificent wedding attire made her look like a celestial being who had descended to the mortal realm. She took small, light steps, her willowy form swaying as if she were a slender willow in the breeze, each movement filled with gentle grace.
Beneath the red wedding veil, Nan Rou's pretty face was like a flower bud waiting to bloom, unable to conceal the shyness in her heart.
As Qin Guan watched Nan Rou walk toward him, his heart overflowed with love. He thought of the bizarre twist of fate that had brought them together and marveled at how wondrous destiny could be.
"Let the bride and groom perform the three bows!"
"First, bow to Heaven and Earth, for the grace of creation that has bound your hearts!"
"Second, bow to the elders, for the virtue that has brought this joyous union!"
Watching the perfect couple before him, Nan Yunqi was filled with joy, his eyes brimming with gratification. Beside him, Yang Hongmei also wore a smile, though it was somewhat forced and looked unnatural.
"Husband and wife…"
Just as the master of ceremonies was about to announce the final step, the brightly lit hall suddenly dimmed. In an instant, the brilliant light receded like a tide.
Everyone was startled and turned to look outside the hall.
In the sky above the Nan Family estate, great masses of dark clouds had suddenly appeared from nowhere, layering over one another to obscure the heavens.
A strange phenomenon had appeared in the sky!
At that moment, several powerful experts in Luyun City also turned their gazes toward the Nan Family's direction.
*Swish!*
Just then, from within the Nan Family's Training Room, a dazzling golden sword light shot up into the sky. In a flash, the thick, dark clouds were all dyed a splendid gold.
As the sword light vanished into the firmament, the majestic and powerful roar of a dragon resounded through the heavens.
The sound was like that of a colossal beast from ancient times, causing the very air to tremble!
"True Dragon Sword Intent! Someone in the Nan Family has awakened the True Dragon Sword Intent!"
In an instant, all the experts in Luyun City began rushing toward the Nan Family.
"Reporting to the Family Head, Young Master Yang Ao has awakened the True Dragon Sword Intent! The phenomenon in the sky was caused by him!"
In the Nan Family's wedding hall, a servant rushed in to report.
"What!"
Nan Yunqi shot to his feet upon hearing the news.
"Haha! As expected of my own nephew!" Learning that Yang Ao had awakened the True Dragon Sword Intent, Yang Hongmei grinned from ear to ear. She glanced at the crowd and chided them, "What are you all still standing around for? Hurry up and go congratulate my nephew!"
In a flash, the few people who had come to attend Qin Guan and Nan Rou's wedding all ran out.
Seeing the somewhat awkward Qin Guan and Nan Rou standing there, Nan Yunqi said hastily, "You two wait here for a moment. I’ll go take a look!"
With that, Nan Yunqi also rushed out.
At this, Qin Guan's expression turned ugly. *Motherfucker, we haven't even finished the ceremony!*
Inside the Training Room, Yang Ao, having awakened the True Dragon Sword Intent, slowly walked out. He tilted his chin up slightly, a smug arc playing on his lips.
Yang Ao's gaze swept over the crowd, his eyes radiating an overbearing light. At this moment, he suddenly felt like an invincible war god surveying a swarm of ants.
"Young Master Yang, congratulations! To awaken the rare True Dragon Sword Intent at such a young age, you are truly a prodigious talent!"
"Young Hero Yang was already a sword cultivator, and now he has awakened such a powerful True Dragon Sword Intent. Even if his cultivation is only at the Qi Refining Stage, he could probably kill a Spirit Refinement Realm expert with ease now!"
"Indeed, the younger generation is truly formidable!"
All around, various family factions showered him with compliments. They hadn't attended Qin Guan's wedding earlier for fear of offending Tianbao Pavilion.
But things were different now. Yang Ao had awakened the True Dragon Sword Intent and was destined for greatness. They couldn't miss this opportunity to curry favor.
"Brother Nan, your Nan Family is poised to rise! First, you had someone with the special Yin Spirit Body, and now a sword cultivator who has awakened the True Dragon Sword Intent. It's only a matter of time before the Nan Family becomes a first-rate family. When that day comes, you must remember to look after our Song Family!"
"That's right, Brother Nan! You can't forget us when you become powerful and glorious!"
"Haha, of course, of course!" Hearing the flattery from people who usually wouldn't give the Nan Family a second glance, Nan Yunqi's face filled with pride.
"Ao'er, you've brought such glory to our Yang Family by awakening the True Dragon Sword Intent. Your aunt is truly proud of you from the bottom of her heart!"
Yang Hongmei walked smugly to Yang Ao's side. She had spoken loudly on purpose, wanting Nan Yunqi to understand that Yang Ao was from her maiden family, not the Nan Family. Whether he stayed or not would depend on her.
Years ago, Yang Ao had gotten into trouble in the Yang Family and traveled a great distance to seek refuge with her. She had cared for her nephew meticulously, no less than she did for Nan Qiao, so Yang Hongmei was confident that Yang Ao would listen to her.
Hearing Yang Hongmei's words, Nan Yunqi's expression, a short distance away, became unnatural. He forced a smile. His own wife was publicly shaming him without a second thought. What a fortunate man he was to have married such a woman…
"Cousin, congratulations!" Nan Qiao also came over to congratulate Yang Ao.
"Cousin."
Seeing Nan Qiao approach, Yang Ao, who had been wearing a superior air, reined in some of his arrogance.
Just then, Yang Ao asked with some curiosity, "Aunt, Cousin, is someone in the Nan Family getting married today?"
He had noticed that everyone in the Nan Family was dressed festively, with red decorations on their clothes.
"It's that sickly weakling Nan Rou's wedding. They found her a live-in son-in-law."
Yang Hongmei said dismissively. She had been somewhat wary of Qin Guan before, but now that her nephew had awakened the True Dragon Sword Intent, a mere 3rd Realm Warrior was nothing to be afraid of.
"Heh."
Hearing it was Nan Rou getting married, Yang Ao gave a faint smile, his face openly disdainful. He couldn't believe someone would want a woman who was about to die. Whoever married her must be a brainless good-for-nothing.
"Young Master, you're finally out of seclusion!"
At that moment, a servant suddenly ran over and whispered something in Yang Ao's ear.
"What!" Upon hearing it, Yang Ao flew into a rage. Vicious streams of Sword Qi erupted around his body.
Seeing this, everyone frowned. What news had Yang Ao heard to make him so furious?
"Ao'er, what's wrong?" Yang Hongmei asked hurriedly.
Yang Ao said angrily, "That man named Qin Guan killed my cousin, Hu Liu! Where is he?"
Not far away, Nan Yunqi's face changed drastically. He rushed over, saying, "Yang Ao, don't be rash! It's all a misunderstanding!"
"What misunderstanding? Hu Liu was beaten to death by Qin Guan. Ao'er, your aunt has been silently enduring this injustice," Yang Hongmei said in a low voice.
"Aunt, where is he?" Yang Ao asked coldly.
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"Over in the main courtyard. He's the groom today," Yang Hongmei said.
"I don't care who he is! Even if he's the groom, I'll make him pay with his life today!" With that, Yang Ao strode angrily toward the main courtyard.
"Ao'er, don't be impulsive! That Qin Guan is a 3rd Realm Warrior. Even your uncle is no match for him!" Yang Hongmei seemed to recall something and quickly warned him.
Hearing her words, the surrounding family factions were all shocked. They hadn't expected the Nan Family's live-in son-in-law to be a 3rd Realm Warrior.
"So what if he's a 3rd Realm Warrior? Now that I've awakened the True Dragon Sword Intent, killing him will be as easy as killing a chicken!"
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