Dragon Tamer
Chapter 1337 - 1341: Forced Marriage

Chapter 1337: Chapter 1341: Forced Marriage

"Marrying into other Immortal Clans?" Nie Qiqi asked.

"It’s possible," Zhu Minglang replied. "Master sister told me to decide based on the situation."

"How strange. At first glance, they seem so well-matched, and they even look like a couple in love, with all their sweet and loving behaviors. Why isn’t it true love?" Nie Qiqi shook her head and sighed.

"I know this Shen Du. He’s my fellow sect member. Later, when we drink and get high, I’ll subtly probe and clarify the situation. You, go and help me inquire about Li Ya and see what’s going on with her," Zhu Minglang said.

"Okay, there are quite a few acquaintances here!" Nie Qiqi became spirited as she said this, excited like a little phoenix.

"We’re about to break up a pair of lovebirds. We might be despised by the world; why are you so excited?" Zhu Minglang said, annoyed.

"It’s fun!" Nie Qiqi exclaimed.

"..."

With fine wine and good food, Zhu Minglang, who also loved drinks, specifically waited until all the guests had offered their toasts and the banquet was nearly over before approaching Shen Du.

Shen Du’s circle of friends had already drunk themselves unconscious, with some making excuses to leave and others resting on nearby loungers.

Seeing Shen Du still eager to drink, Zhu Minglang sat next to him.

"Brother Shen, I saw you competing with Kang’s Star Officer. Truly, you are a man of extraordinary courage. Unlike me, I conceded defeat directly. I think in a few years, Brother Shen could surpass that self-righteous fellow," Zhu Minglang said, downing the drink in front of him.

"Haha, Junior Brother Zhu is flattering me. A defeat is a defeat. But your little junior brother here has really opened many people’s eyes," Shen Du replied.

"I had always heard that Senior Brother Shen Du is like the lucky star of our sect. I’ve wanted to make your acquaintance, but I never had the chance..." Zhu Minglang said.

Using some euphemistic compliments, people who had drunk three rounds relaxed and liked hearing flattery. Zhu Minglang repeatedly offered heartfelt praises, and Shen Du was quite happy, drinking several more glasses with Zhu Minglang.

As they drank, the surrounding people indeed excused themselves, leaving only the good-drinking Shen Du and Zhu Minglang.

"Sorry, I still have some honored guests behind, all from the bride’s side. I’ll pay them a visit. Junior brother, if you have no other matters, could you wait for me a while and we’ll continue drinking?" Shen Du was also enjoying himself, but unfortunately, he still had many matters to attend to.

"Go ahead, brother. I’ll wait," Zhu Minglang nodded.

Unknowingly it was nearing midnight, and Zhu Minglang was still quietly waiting at the same table.

All the guests had left, and the whole banquet began to feel a bit deserted, with only some servants cleaning up.

Shen Du took a long time to return, but fortunately, Zhu Minglang wasn’t there just for the drink.

"Eh, little junior brother, you haven’t left??" Shen Du said in surprise.

"I’m idly enjoying myself here, got a bit carried away with the drinks. Brother, tend to your business, but I was thinking of taking some wine from you to drink slowly at home," Zhu Minglang said.

"I’m ashamed; I didn’t expect to be delayed so long and made junior brother wait here... How about this, I’ll take some fine wine, and you come with me to my courtyard. I’ll bring out my treasured Immortal Brewed Wine, and we can enjoy to our heart’s content!" Shen Du said.

"Alright!" Zhu Minglang nodded.

...

Zhu Minglang also noticed that Shen Du was in no hurry to enter the bridal chamber.

Of course, on most marriage nights, the couple is busy counting the gift money from guests. Since they have reached this stage, they naturally do not covet such a night anymore. Moreover, a wedding with many rituals is physically testing for the newlyweds. Having seen off all the guests, they are already exhausted and have no mood for leisurely indulgences.

Arriving at the small courtyard, Shen Du had specially prepared new dishes and wine; he had hardly eaten at the banquet and was very hungry.

"The bride doesn’t mind, does she?" Zhu Minglang tentatively asked.

"Cough, she still has a few good sisters there, they are having a great time, it doesn’t seem like they have intentions of leaving... Being immortals, we still cannot avoid worldly rituals. Little junior brother, even if you find a good match in the future, try not to hold the wedding banquet too early. It’s really headache-inducing," Shen Du said.

"Earlier, after the senior brother came from the bride’s family relatives, your expression seemed a bit off. Did you encounter something unpleasant?" Zhu Minglang said.

"It’s not exactly unpleasant. This kind of thing is common. In their eyes, I, Shen Du, am just reaching higher than my station to their Li’s Emperor Immortal. If it weren’t for Kang Constellation Star Official Nie Ti popping out this year, I would have taken the crown and sufficiently matched them," Shen Du, evidently affected by the alcohol, vented some of his frustrations in the absence of others.

Zhu Minglang, hearing these words, his eyes started spinning like an old fox’s.

It seems that there really is some inside story here.

"Their maternal family is indeed quite proud. As long as the sister-in-law doesn’t think so..." Zhu Minglang said.

Once the bride was mentioned, Shen Du’s face changed again, merely forcing a wry smile and then toasted Zhu Minglang.

"What? With senior brother’s character and strength, the bride is still not satisfied?" Zhu Minglang feigned surprise.

"Little junior brother, you are still young. For someone of humble origin like me to climb to this position has already involved various hardships. Though I persevered with gritted teeth and achieved some success, there are still too many divine beings far beyond reach above us. If I want to climb higher, I ultimately need to rely on someone and depend on a Heavenly Court. I just hope that my future path as an immortal can proceed smoothly, as the past bitterness is too hard to swallow," Shen Du spoke, his eyes revealing some of the vicissitudes and helplessness.

Zhu Minglang naturally understood.

Likewise, talents like Shen Du still end up playing the part of a sycophant for others in the end.

No matter how outstanding or excellent he is, compared to the entrenched powers of the Immortal Clan and Heavenly Court, he is still just a grain of sand.

He similarly wishes to be the glorious moonlight in the night of thirty moons, and also aspires to one day stand shoulder to shoulder with the brilliant sun, but no Immortal Gate or Heavenly Sect would sincerely treat him well without exchanging his marriage.

"I dare not disobey the master’s command," Shen Du finally spoke these words.

Zhu Minglang secretly marveled on the inside.

How long had Shen Du been a Direct Disciple, and he was already bound by his master in marriage??

Who is his master again???

So overbearing!

From Heroic Moon Xian, Zhu Minglang realized that marriages are highly valued among the Immortal Clan, even more so than those strategic marriages among mortals, and many sacrificе their own happiness for their path as immortals.

But like himself, Shen Du had only recently become a Direct Disciple.