The Sky Poison Pearl
Your reputation precedes you
When Xiao Ying was alive, Xiao Lie's position in the Xiao Clan was second to none even the leader of the Xiao Clan at that time respected him. There was an obvious reason, the talent Xiao Ying had back then gave him the potential to become one of the strongest experts of the Xiao Clan in the future. In this world that respected those in power, as Xiao Ying's father, Xiao Lie was highly respected. However, after Xiao Ying's death, Xiao Lie's only grandson was born with a broken Blood Vessel. Even though he was the strongest in the Floating Cloud city, who would be afraid of him? His son died, his grandson was disabled, and he had no other successor. His position in the Xiao Clan was now in a drastic decline.
Xiao Lie was not angry because he was already used to this cynical play of words. With an indifferent smile, he spoke: “Thank you everyone for coming in person today. Be sure to drink more than a few cups of wine to celebrate this event.”
“I've given you face by coming here personally today so I don't need wine. My grandson Xiao Chengzhi had now reached the 7th level of the Basic Realm. I have been here for quite a while now, I personally have to stabilize it. The Third Elder said while standing up.
Chengzhi has already reached the 7th level of the Basic Realm? His future is truly limitless. No wonder you shine positively today, it must be satisfying! The other four Elders rose to congratulate him with shocked expressions on their faces.
Despite the discipline, Xiao Lie's face looked furious. His four brothers had always showered him respectfully but ever since Xiao Ying's death and the confirmation of Xiao Che's broken Blood Vessels, their attitudes had changed for the worse. Basically, they no longer wanted to show him any respect. They used to brag about their own granddaughter in front of him, but now, in the wedding hall of his own granddaughter, they were still fearlessly flaunting their own granddaughter's achievements. His brothers used the success of his own grandson to tear apart the deepest wound in his heart.
Suddenly, the atmosphere that could make tense shifted. The host, Xiao De, hurriedly tried to speed up the wedding process and exclaimed with a high shrill voice: “Birth, go into the bridal room.
Amidst the sound of gongs and carefree drum beats, the much-watched couple completed their worship ritual and began walking towards Xiao Che's small courtyard. The bridal room was the room where Xiao Che usually stayed. The room was decorated entirely in red. The carpet on the floor is embroidered smooth with dragons and phoenixes flying above the clouds, a symbol of good luck for a happy marriage. The room full of red silk also has a large “double” happiness sign and two red candles shining brightly between the golden lights. The dragon and phoenix engraved on the candle seemed to be swaying in a twinkling light. The twinkling candle touched the golden glaze curtain and seemed to fill the room with a bright blurred color. It was isolated from the outside world and shone in such a way that it made one's eyes soft.
Xia Qingyue's maid, Xia Dongling, escorted Xia Qingyue to sit on her bed and then soundlessly walked out of the room while closing the door. The room became quiet and they could only faintly hear the soft sound of their breathing.
“Your grandfather wasn't respected during your own wedding, you must have been very upset, right?”
A soft and clear voice entered Xiao Che's ears and his expression changed. Although Xia Qingyue's words stung her ears, she amazed him because she took the initiative to talk to him.
Xiao Che glanced beside him and hesitantly spoke: “You can drop that phoenix crown now. The thing is too heavy and if you wear it for too long, it will become uncomfortable.”
According to the tradition of marriage in the Sky Continent, the groom must take off the crown for the bride. Some time ago, when he tried to help her get off the carriage, he stung her hand with his mysterious cold aura. Xiao Che was too arrogant to touch her again because he was afraid that it would happen again. Moreover, she had not expected the cold Xia Qingyue to not even be willing to accept her offer if she really tried to help her with her coronet.
After a short pause, Xia Qingyue raised her hand and quietly took off the crown of the phoenix. At that moment, a dazzlingly beautiful face appeared in Xiao Che's line of sight. As she raised her charming eyes and met with Xiao Che's contact, she instantly became dumbfounded…. An indescribably beautiful pair of eyes met him. It was as if the essence of the world lay deep within his eyes. Even the most brilliant painter in the world or the most precious words could not accurately describe her beauty. Her jade-like skin and her soft snow-white face under the dim lights in the room. Her lips were like the most delicate flower petals in the world and her nose was the most beautiful of sculpted white jade, tall and proud of the innate nobility.
"Your reputation precedes you." Xiao Che muttered, measuring it with his unblinking eyes. A pair of beautiful eyes stared at him. The endless gulf of gravity attracted his every attention and thought, making it difficult to shift his gaze elsewhere.