After a slight pause, Si Doudou smiled and said,
"It’s not just them thinking about snatching the bride; there are many others with the same idea!"
"There are other people?"
Si Li’Er’s beautiful face showed surprise, then she turned to Si Doudou and said, "Nineteenth sister, how do you know so clearly!"
Si Doudou smiled lightly, her expression full of mischievous spirit.
"Little sister, don’t forget who your nineteenth sister is. Friends are everywhere; if I want to know something, there’s very little I don’t find out!"
She wore a face full of confidence.
Si Li’Er nodded lightly.
Si Doudou’s personality was boisterous and not popular among the ladies, but outside, she indeed had many friends. She always had a special kind of charm, so much so that even the elders were fond of her.
Si Li’Er even knew that she was not just the Innate Extreme Fortune Dao Body.
After thinking for a while, Si Li’Er asked,
"Nineteenth sister, what should I do now?"
Si Doudou snorted softly,
"Little sister, don’t pretend. Your nineteenth sister is no fool. After taking your Enchanting Medicine, haven’t you already figured out what to do?"
Si Li’Er immediately stepped forward to hug one of her arms.
"Nineteenth sister, your wisdom is as vast as the sea. Isn’t this little sister just asking advice from the elder sister..."
Her beautiful face, paired with her sweet voice, made Si Doudou feel overwhelmed and quickly break free.
"You little enchantress, don’t use those tricks on me, save them for your Young Master Zhang!"
...
Meanwhile, Zhang Jian was also bringing the betrothal gifts into the Si Family Ancient Land.
Inside the Yanghuang Hall, Emperor Yu personally received Zhang Jian as the Si Family’s clan leader.
At this time, inside the Yanghuang Hall, the gifts brought by Zhang Jian filled the grand hall.
The top-grade Spirit Crystals alone amounted to a full twenty million.
Piles of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures included rare items Zhang Jian found in the Xiyue Grotto Heaven, as well as Heaven and Earth Divine Objects.
Additionally, there were various Spiritual Pills and Magical Treasures.
Apart from some suitable for Golden Core and Yin Spirit Cultivators, such as Nourishing Essence Pills, Essence Pills, and Earth Extreme Golden Cores, there were also Creation Golden Cores and Celestial Essence Golden Cores suitable for Primordial Spirit Cultivators.
The most precious were six Taiyin Golden Cores.
In the grand hall, many Si Family elders couldn’t help but be moved by this sight, but what caught their primary attention was that set of Tier Two Immortal Treasure.
At this moment, all the elders couldn’t help but focus their gazes on the Jade Box.
Even some Si Family elders, who were inclined to nitpick, couldn’t say a word now.
From the upper seat, Zhang Jian watched this scene with a slight smile.
This was the time to showcase the Zhang Family’s foundation. Naturally, Zhang Jian wouldn’t be stingy, and as the head of the family, he wouldn’t allow a single betrothal to deplete the Zhang Family’s Primordial Qi.
All the treasures gifted this time, to the current Great Xia Dynasty, actually meant nothing significant.
The only valuable items were the six Taiyin Golden Cores, the Tier Two Immortal Treasure Sea Spirit Pearl, and two Tier One Immortal Treasures, Qingxu Divine Map and Azure Wave Sword.
Si Zhengqing was seated below Emperor Yu at this time, his eyes involuntarily fixated on the six Treasure Pearls radiating strong Immortal Light. His hand was checking the list of betrothal gifts, with an unceasing smile on his face.
According to tradition, since this was Si Zhengqing’s daughter’s marriage, all these treasures should rightfully be given to him.
Even if he had to hand over a part, that set of Tier Two Immortal Treasure Sea Spirit Pearl should remain with the Ninth House.
He spoke in a clear voice,
"The in-laws are indeed an ancient race from the East Continent. If Li’Er could marry into the Zhang Family, it would be her blessing!"
Zhang Jian smiled faintly and said,
"The Ninth Crown Prince is too kind. If Li’Er enters the Zhang Family, I will ensure she won’t waste her talents. Though my Zhang Family is newly established, our foundation is not weak, our various ancestral teachings and Immortal Techniques are complete. We will surely return a worthy Immortal to the Si Family."
Si Zhengqing sighed at this moment and said,
"Li’Er was raised on my knees since young. She has always been wild and will need your care in the future!"
On the Emperor’s Throne, Emperor Yu’s face was also smiling as he cast a glance at the beaming Si Zhengqing below, but his eyes revealed a different color.
The East Continent Zhang Family’s foundation was indeed beyond his expectations.
The set was not a Tier One Immortal Treasure.
It was a Tier Two Immortal Treasure.
Such Immortal Treasures were of immense value.
What’s even more rare was that the refining materials for this Immortal Treasure were special and possessed a certain degree of growth potential. If obtained by the strong members of the Si Family, it could significantly enhance the family’s strength.
Emperor Yu didn’t believe the Tongshan Dao Lineage would help by providing such high-level Immortal Treasures as betrothal gifts.
Obviously, this must come from the East Continent Zhang Family’s own resources.
Being able to produce such level of Immortal Treasure from their own pocket.
This Eastern Continent Emperor was probably not as simple as the Si Family members imagined.
"No wonder the Second Ancestor valued this Great Xia Emperor so much..."
Emperor Yu thought to himself.
Currently, the two sides quickly agreed on the date for the marriage.
The auspicious time was in six months, during mid-spring.
...
Zhang Jian felt quite pleased after successfully completing the betrothal for Zhang Zhao.
Seeing the Zhang Family able to branch out and continue their lineage, he was extremely happy.
Though he was close to achieving the Dao and gaining Longevity, not needing much for legacy, having it was better than not.
It was only after leaving the Yanghuang Hall not long that he saw a maid approaching. The maid greeted him with a slight bow and said,
"May I ask if the esteemed guest ahead is the East Continent Great Xia Emperor!"
"I am," Zhang Jian replied, turning his gaze. Behind him, his hand was inferring as he looked into the distance, seeing a pair of maidens standing under a distant corridor.
"Someone asked this maid to deliver a letter to the Emperor, and also requested the Emperor to be cautious!"
Zhang Jian took the letter casually from the maid with fluctuating eyes and smiled,
"Tell her, I am aware of this!"
And with that, Zhang Jian left swiftly.
After Zhang Jian departed, Si Li’Er emerged from her hiding place. Her eyes were calm, yet there was still a trace of worry in them.
She knew her marriage this time might lead to a storm of blood and wind.
...
Yanghuang Hall
After many Si Family elders gradually left, only Emperor Yu and his son remained in the grand hall.
Glancing at the bridal gifts in front of him, Emperor Yu said directly,
"Lao Jiu, these things originally should belong to your Ninth House, but you also know I’m soon facing the Third Immortal Tribulation, and I have no confidence at all in overcoming it!"
Emperor Yu seemed somewhat sorrowful at this moment, his face lined with concern, yet his eyes were fixed on Si Zhengqing.
Si Zhengqing’s mouth twitched, and he could only say,
"Your son is willing to dedicate this set of Tier Two Immortal Treasure to father to show filial piety!"
Seeing this, Emperor Yu said,
"Wouldn’t that be inappropriate? If it spreads, doesn’t it mean I’m disrespecting the elders by seizing my granddaughter’s bridal gifts..."
Si Zhengqing felt bitterness in his heart, immediately forcing his face to a solemn expression and bowing,
"Father is the stabilizing Divine Needle of the Si Family. If this treasure can aid Father in surviving the Third Immortal Tribulation, I believe Li’Er would also willingly agree!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yu nodded, feeling comforted in his old heart, and said,
"Lao Jiu, Father knows you are understanding!"
"Your filial piety, Father remembers in his heart!"
With that, he waved his hand and took the set of Sea Spirit Pearl into his possession.
Si Zhengqing, pondering over it, further said,
"Father, we’ve received information that someone is secretly plotting, seeming intent on sabotaging the marriage alliance between our two families. Should we notify the Great Xia Emperor..."
Hearing this, Emperor Yu chuckled lightly, waving his hand,
"I’m already aware of this, so there’s no need for you to worry!"
"But..."
Si Zhengqing’s face showed a hint of confusion.
Yet Emperor Yu replied with a smile,
"You don’t need to worry about this matter; someone has already informed that Great Xia Emperor!"
"Is it..."
Si Zhengqing’s expression changed slightly, but looking at the Sea Spirit Pearl taken by Emperor Yu, there was still some frustration in his heart!
He had been accumulating at the Primordial Spirit True Monarch realm for two or three thousand years and was indeed in need of treasures!
However, the feeble cannot contend with the strong, and he could only watch helplessly as those immensely valuable treasures were taken!
...
In the void, Zhang Jian stood, with the majestic Great Yu Ancient Capital behind him!
The Royal Dragon Qi was vast as the sea, countless cultivators coming and going!
His eyes glanced at the paper note in his hand, casually reducing it to fragments!
"Someone wants to snatch the bride!"
His eyes turned cold!