Pansi Ridge, Lanxi Village.
Outside the Zhu family compound, red lanterns hung high.
The sound of drums and flutes faintly reached the ears, while the lively sound of firecrackers never ceased.
In the human realm, there is a saying: "Offering sacrifices and wine to celebrate the autumn harvest, flutes and drums welcome the new marriage."
Today's Zhu family compound was just like that.
Guests came and went, each needing to offer a word of congratulations.
Upon welcoming and sending off, they also had to utter words of blessings.
But unlike the human realm.
At this moment, inside and outside the Zhu family compound, those walking around were not virtuous men and women.
Instead, without exception, they were all demons and monsters.
There were pig demons with fur on their heads, corpse demons with thin bodies, mantis demons with clicking mouths, and evil ghosts with green faces and fangs.
"Oh! Pig Magistrate, why isn't your wife here today?"
At this moment, it was the Zhu sisters who were greeting the guests inside the courtyard.
Of course.
It was mainly the second sister who was responsible for greeting them - she usually handled external affairs, and her silk business had spread to the Zhuzi Kingdom and Yueto Kingdom.
She was naturally skilled at these greetings and farewells.
Today, directing the little demons to serve tea and water, she was truly flawless.
"Well, my wife has been encountering some problems with her cultivation lately."
At this time, the pig demon being asked, while explaining, also smiled and handed over a box.
The second sister opened the box, and inside there was a mirror.
It had a faint glow, clearly a treasure.
"This is..."
"This is the Bone-Reflecting Mirror, it's said that it can see through the bones of any immortals, buddhas, demons, or ghosts, no matter what their form."
"Although it's not as good as the Demon-Reflecting Mirror that can subdue our kind, it's still a formidable treasure."
The Pig Magistrate's words were rhythmic and dramatic, clearly boasting.
"My wife had intended to come personally to present this treasure to the old lady of the Zhu family."
"But then she heard that the fourth sister of the Zhu family was going to get married, and to the disciple of the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord from the Yellow Flower Temple - that's why I specially sent it as a gift for the wedding."
As these words were spoken.
The second sister's expression remained unchanged, but she couldn't help but secretly scoff inside.
This pig demon and his wife, although both with pig bodies, were extremely cunning.
Today, they must have heard about Xu Yuan's identity, knowing that he was related to the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord.
That's why they hastily sent this treasure to curry favor.
But on the surface, the second sister didn't show her thoughts.
She simply accepted the Bone-Reflecting Mirror with a smile and asked a little demon to escort the pig demon inside for some drinks.
At this time, the guests in the courtyard were also discussing among themselves.
Most people were unaware of the situation.
They only knew that the six Zhu sisters were beautiful, and their family was incredibly wealthy.
Many people had proposed to them.
It was said that even the Poisonous Enemy King from Poisonous Enemy Mountain had come with his four sons to propose.
But in the end, none of the six Zhu sisters were willing to marry.
Especially the fourth sister.
Her beauty was unmatched, like a celestial maiden from the Heavenly Palace.
But her temperament was straightforward and aloof. It was said that she had made the four Poisonous Enemy Mountain scorpion princes who had proposed to her quite angry.
But now, why was this fourth sister willing to marry?
But soon, those who were well-informed provided the information - it turned out that the groom was a direct disciple of the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord.
Thus, the demons all 'oh'ed and asked no more.
And soon.
"The auspicious hour has arrived!"
Under the dark moon and the high sky, a You Deng Gui wearing red clothes announced loudly.
Then
"Woo woo woo!"
"Aow!"
"Hooo hoo hoo!"
A gust of ghostly wind stirred the red sails and colorful ribbons, causing a wild dance of demons.
And soon, everyone saw a bride walking in from outside the courtyard.
Demon weddings, naturally, didn't need to wear a red veil.
Therefore, at this moment, almost all the demons were stunned.
Because at this moment, they saw that the fourth sister, dressed in her phoenix robe, was completely different from her usual self.
Usually, she never wore makeup, and she simply wore a wooden hairpin in her hair.
But today, it was obviously not the case.
Her laughter bloomed like spring peaches, and jade-green hairpins adorned her hair.
Her lips were like cherry blossoms, and her teeth were like pomegranate seeds, fragrant and alluring.
On her phoenix robe, gold dust shimmered.
Between her brows, starlight painted a delicate pattern.
She truly possessed an ethereal beauty, unparalleled in the world.
Even the little demon announcing the auspicious hour was stunned.
Only after the second sister's fierce gaze swept over him, did he come back to his senses and hurriedly continue his announcement, "Today's wedding, all demons witness!"
"The bride has arrived, please welcome the groom!"
Having said that, he stepped aside.
Everyone curiously looked behind him.
They were curious to see which handsome fellow could marry such a beautiful wife.
Then, they saw Xu Yuan.
He was wearing a magnificent robe and a ceremonial hat.
His appearance, although not as stunning as the fourth sister's, was still considered...
"Why does he look like a human?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? He's a human, a Taoist from the Yellow Flower Temple!"
"What a pity! The fourth sister of the Zhu family is so stunning, why didn't I become a disciple of the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord?"
It was obvious.
Among the demons, there were many who were dissatisfied.
Of course, most of the demons didn't dare to say anything openly.
Except...
"Wait!"
At this moment, from outside the Zhu family compound!
Several angry shouts rang out.
The next moment, four figures leaped into the courtyard from outside!
They were four demons.
Each of them was covered in a shell, and a poisonous sting grew on the giant tail behind them.
Their arms were like pincers, but their right arm was especially large!
Each of them emitted an extraordinary demonic aura, accompanied by a murderous intent.
"The four scorpion princes from Poisonous Enemy Mountain!"
As soon as these four demons appeared, they were immediately recognized by the other demons.
They were the scorpion demon clan, the four sons of Poisonous Enemy King, who had come to Pansi Ridge from Poisonous Enemy Mountain to join the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord.
"Scorpion Elder - what are you doing!?"
At this moment, the second sister, seeing that the four scorpion princes were coming in menacingly.
She couldn't help but become furious and asked.
Although she was not close to her fourth sister, they were still family, and she had some affection for her.
She wouldn't allow these four scorpions to cause trouble on her sister's wedding day.
"What are we doing!?"
The Scorpion Elder sneered, "Our demon clan has always followed the law of the jungle."
"You Zhu sisters refused to marry our four brothers, that's fine."
"But what is this human?"
He pointed at Xu Yuan.
Then, the remaining three scorpion princes roared in unison, "If she marries him, wouldn't that be an insult to us?"
"Today, we will sting him to death, and the fourth sister should marry me instead!"
"Third brother, don't fight with me - I'm also the fourth in line, the fourth sister should marry me instead!"
In their words.
The murderous intent was not concealed.
At this time, the Zhu sisters were so angry that they were almost speechless.
After these four scorpion princes had followed their father, Poisonous Enemy King, to Pansi Ridge to seek refuge with the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord.
The Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord had entrusted Poisonous Enemy King with an important task, and the latter had been absent for many years.
These four scorpion princes were not capable, so they were not favored by the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord.
As a result, they didn't know that this marriage had been arranged by the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord.
They also didn't know that Xu Yuan's true identity was related to Kunlun.
But the six Zhu sisters dared not reveal the truth.
They all knew that.
The relationship between Xu Yuan and Kunlun was a big secret.
It couldn't be spread around.
So...
"You scoundrels, coming to disrupt my sister's wedding on such a joyous day - you won't get away with this!"
At this moment, the eldest, second, and third sisters, who had the highest cultivation, were about to make their move.
But at that very moment...
"Three younger sisters, there's no need to fight."
A clear and calm voice came.
The eyes of all the demons instinctively looked towards the source of the voice.
They realized that.
It was none other than.
The groom, Xu Yuan!
At this time...
"Da!"
"Da!"
"Da!"
Xu Yuan took a step forward, his pace steady and calm.
He gently waved to the fourth sister - at this moment, she was already holding a short dagger.
He walked slowly towards the four scorpion princes.
He stood with his hands behind his back, and his black eyes were calm.
"You are the four scorpion princes... right?"
His voice was devoid of any inflection.
"Today is Xu's wedding day."
"Out of respect for your father, Poisonous Enemy King, I'll give you three breaths."
"Within three breaths... get out of here."
"Otherwise..."
He paused, then calmly brushed away the dust on his clothes.
"Death."