Chapter 40: Qian Xunji’s Grand Wedding – Where Are Xiao Gang and Bibi Dong?

Time passed quickly.

Since Qian Xunji had returned to Spirit City, more than half a year had gone by in the blink of an eye.

On March 5, Year 2616 of the Douluo Calendar, it was the 2616th anniversary of the founding of Spirit Hall.

According to the Douluo Continent's calendar, this day was auspicious for weddings, blessings, rituals, and alliances.

It was one of the most favorable days in the entire continent.

From the city walls of Spirit City to every street and every house, all the buildings were adorned with festive red silk and bright lanterns.

The ground was covered with wide red carpets leading all the way to the Pope's Hall.

A joyful atmosphere filled the entire city.

The Pope's grand wedding was naturally a joyous occasion for all of Spirit Hall.

Last year, after Qian Xunji and his old man Qian Daoliu finalized the wedding arrangements, Spirit Hall sent out wedding invitations to the major soul master clans and sects across the continent, inviting them to attend today's ceremony.

Of course, no one dared to refuse.

All the invited guests prepared what they considered generous gifts and traveled from all over the continent to Spirit City.

After all, Qian Xunji might not remember who sent what gift, but he would definitely remember who didn't send one!

Inside the resplendent Pope's Hall…

On this day, the hall was also decorated with festive red silk and bright red lanterns, and the floor was covered with a long red carpet.

Even the sacred royal guards standing watch at the Pope's Hall had their armor coated with a layer of red dye for the occasion.

The maids carrying trays of fruits, pastries, and tea were all dressed in elegant red gowns, their faces adorned with gentle smiles as they moved gracefully through the hall, serving the guests.

At the center of the hall…

Qian Xunji sat on a luxurious golden throne with a red velvet cushion, dressed in a splendid red groom's robe.

Beside him sat his bride, Ling Yuan, wearing an exquisite red wedding dress. Her delicate and stunningly beautiful face was filled with shyness.

At the highest seat sat none other than Qian Daoliu.

Golden Crocodile Douluo and the other worship elders sat in the front row to Qian Xunji's left.

Behind them were Ghost Douluo, She Long, Ci Xue, and the other red-robed bishops.

To the right, seats were reserved for the representatives from the various soul master clans and sects who had come to attend the wedding.

At the grand entrance of the hall…

As guests arrived one after another, two red-robed bishops stood at the doorway, responsible for recording and announcing the gifts brought by each visitor.

One of them held a brush and paper, continuously jotting down names and gifts.

The other announced them aloud:

"The Xuanwu Turtle Clan's Patriarch, Shi Zhantian, presents a pair of Dragon-Phoenix Jade Disks!"

"The Nine-Heart Begonia Clan's Patriarch, Ye Zhilan, presents a Seven-Star Begonia Flower, a Seven-Colored Coral, and a Seven-Colored Gem Necklace!"

"The Jade Phosphor Clan's Patriarch, Dugu Bo, accompanied by his son Dugu Xin, presents a Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng King, five pieces of Thousand-Year White Jade Ganoderma, and ten rare Snow Silkworm Cordyceps!"

The red-robed bishop's voice carried a hint of astonishment as he announced Dugu Bo's gifts.

Dugu Bo, dressed in a green robe, walked into the hall with an air of pride, his hands clasped behind his back, followed by his son, Dugu Xin.

As someone who had already sworn allegiance to Pope Qian Xunji, he knew that His Holiness had bestowed great favor upon the Jade Phosphor Clan.

For such a grand occasion as Qian Xunji's wedding, how could he not come bearing gifts?

'This Dugu Bo knows what's up.'

Hearing Dugu Bo's offerings, Qian Xunji nodded in satisfaction.

Dugu Bo had occupied the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for years, using it as a medicinal garden.

Those rare immortal herbs were likely too potent for him to consume recklessly, but Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng and Thousand-Year Ganoderma?

He must have cultivated and harvested plenty over the years.

For him to present such a generous gift demonstrated his sincerity.

'Not bad! Not bad! He's worth nurturing.'

"The Clear Sky Clan, Tang Xiao, accompanied by his younger brother Tang Hao and younger sister Tang Yuehua, presents a Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng, a block of Deep Sea Heavy Silver, and a hundred sets of masterwork armor and weapons!"

Finally, some heavyweights had arrived.

Tang Xiao, representing the Clear Sky Clan, had brought Tang Hao and Tang Yuehua to the wedding, bearing lavish gifts.

"Tang Xiao, Tang Hao?"

Hearing their names, Qian Xunji immediately became interested and turned toward the entrance.

Two tall, muscular young men stepped in—one clad in gray, the other in black, both with long black hair, their faces sharp and resolute, bearing a striking resemblance to each other.

Alongside them was a tall, elegantly curved woman in a luxurious emerald-green dress, her long pale-blue hair adorned with exquisite ornaments, her features refined and noble.

'Tang Hao is already out of the Slaughter City?'

Qian Xunji was surprised.

According to the novel's timeline…

Bibi Dong had just separated from Yu Xiaogang, and Tang Hao and Tang Xiao had not yet encountered Ah Yin.

He had assumed Tang Hao was still in the Slaughter City.

But unexpectedly, he was already out.

'Well, that's even better!'

Qian Xunji stroked his chin and smiled playfully.

Once the wedding was over, the Clear Sky Clan's Patriarch, Tang Zhen, would likely send Tang Xiao and Tang Hao out for training.

As long as he kept an eye on their movements…

It wouldn't be long before he discovered Ah Yin's whereabouts.

Ah Yin…

The mother of Tang San, the novel's protagonist!

If he could snatch Ah Yin away…

The impact on the storyline would be massive!

'This time, the system had better reward me properly!'

After Tang Xiao and Tang Hao arrived, Ning Fengzhi, representing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, also entered with Bone Douluo Gu Rong and Prince Xue Xing of the Heaven Dou Empire.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's Patriarch, Ning Fengzhi, accompanied by Bone Douluo, presents a chest of top-tier medicinal herbs, three chests of rare treasures, and three chests of gold and jewels!"

Compared to the Clear Sky Clan…

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, known as the wealthiest sect on the continent, offered gifts of even greater monetary value.

The entire hall was once again filled with gasps of admiration.

The representatives from the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires also presented gifts comparable to those of the major sects.

As for the other soul master clans and sects…

Except for Dugu Bo, their offerings were clearly of a lower tier.

Finally, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan arrived.

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's Patriarch, Yu Yuanzhen, accompanied by his son Yu Dalong, presents three Thunder Spirit Fruits!"

As the red-robed bishop read the announcement, Yu Yuanzhen entered the hall with Yu Dalong.

However, both father and son were filled with reluctance.

If they had a choice, they wouldn't have attended this wedding at all.

After all, their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had already been extorted so badly by Qian Xunji that they were nearly stripped bare!

Now, they had to maintain their status as one of the top three sects and put on a show of dignity.

They had no choice but to grit their teeth and present three precious Thunder Spirit Fruits as gifts.

As Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Dalong walked in…

Qian Xunji picked up a cup of wine, smiling as he approached them.

"Patriarch Yu, Brother Dalong… I don't seem to see Xiaogang or Bibi Dong. Didn't you bring them along to attend my wedding?"