Yun Shan: Elder Gu He, I Leave This Matter to You!

"A matter concerning Yun Yun's marriage?"

Hearing Yun Lei's words, Gu He was instantly stunned, his mind filled with complex thoughts. Just as he was about to ask more, Elder Yun Lei had already walked away and entered the grand hall.

Shortly after, Gu He also hurriedly followed, stepping into the hall.

Inside the grand hall, Yun Shan sat high upon the main seat, while Chen Feng and Yun Yun sat together at a table slightly below.

"Greetings, Old Sect Master!"
"Greetings, Old Sect Master!"
"Greetings, Old Sect Master!"

As soon as Gu He entered the hall, he saw the other elders of the Yunlan Sect performing a grand salutation in unison to Yun Shan. Seeing this, Gu He also cupped his hands in greeting, after which his gaze quickly shifted to Yun Yun, who was sitting side-by-side with Chen Feng.

"Rise, everyone... Haha, Gu He, you have arrived as well! Come in quickly!"

Yun Shan waved his hand, and upon seeing Gu He enter the hall, he smiled and greeted him. Being personally acknowledged by Yun Shan in such a warm and smiling tone, Gu He could not help but harbor wishful thoughts.

"If he truly wants to choose a fiancé for Yun Yun, the probability of choosing me is extremely high!" Gu He rejoiced inwardly. He had his own confidence. After all, in the Jia Ma Empire, among his peers, he was at the absolute forefront in terms of both cultivation base and alchemy skills. Furthermore, he could advance to a Tier 7 Alchemist in the future, at which point even Dou Zong experts would have to seek his favor.

Thinking of this, a bright smile appeared on Gu He's face. He nodded slightly, walked slowly past the elders, and sat down next to First Elder Yun Ling.

"I have gathered you all here today to announce a joyous occasion!" Yun Shan then stood up and said with a beaming smile.

"A joyous occasion... It seems Elder Yun Lei was right. The Old Sect Master truly wants to arrange a marriage for Sect Master Yun Yun!" Hearing this, Gu He was extremely excited. His eyes were filled with anticipation as he sat up straight. However, Yun Shan's next words instantly plunged him into an abyss of ice.

"Your Sect Master Yun Yun and the Emperor of the Jia Ma Empire are mutually in love. Their grand wedding will be held in half a month!" Yun Shan continued.

"How can this be? Why would the Old Sect Master marry Yun Yun to the Emperor of the Jia Ma Empire?" At this moment, Gu He's mind was in utter chaos, and his expression turned extremely unsightly. Having harbored a secret crush on Yun Yun for many years, Yun Shan's decision was a heavy blow to him.

At this moment, not only did Gu He react intensely, but the other elders were also astonished. They had not expected that Yun Shan would not only raise no objections but would even set the wedding date. However, since Yun Shan had decided, the matter was set in stone, and none of the elders dared to utter a word of opposition.

"Congratulations to the Sect Master and His Majesty on your wonderful union!" Yun Ling took the lead in showing his stance, cupping his hands to congratulate Yun Yun and Chen Feng.

"Congratulations!"
"Congratulations!"

With Yun Ling leading the way, the other elders also stood up to offer their congratulations. Seeing everyone rise, Gu He, unwilling to show the bitterness in his heart, had no choice but to reluctantly stand and offer his congratulations as well.

"Many thanks to the elders for blessing Yun'er and me! I hope everyone can come and have a cup of wedding wine when the time comes!" Before Gu He's somewhat dazed eyes, Chen Feng suddenly stood up and returned the gesture with a smile to the many elders.

"What is the meaning of this?"
"Could the one marrying Yun Yun be this kid Chen Feng? Aren't they master and disciple? Moreover, since when did Chen Feng become the Emperor of the Jia Ma Empire?"

Seeing Chen Feng stand up to return the greeting, Gu He—who had been completely in the dark—felt his head spin. Furthermore, the way Yun Yun looked at Chen Feng with a gaze as tender as a wife looking at her husband made Gu He's heart feel as though it were being squeezed tightly.

"Although their wedding will be held in the imperial palace, Yun Yun is the Sect Master of our Yunlan Sect, so her marriage must be grand and honorable... Yun Ling, Gu He, the two of you shall be in charge of organizing this!" Yun Shan looked down, calling upon Yun Ling and Gu He to assign the task.

"Rest assured, Old Sect Master. Yun Ling will definitely prepare with all his heart!" Having been named, Yun Ling replied solemnly.

"Gu He will also manage it with all his heart!" Gu He was a man who cared deeply about his reputation. To hide his inner suffering before everyone, he gritted his teeth and spoke words contrary to his feelings.

After making the announcement, Yun Shan did not stay long. Having just obtained the Po Zong Pill, he was already impatient to enter closed-door cultivation to break through. Soon, only Chen Feng and Yun Yun remained in the grand hall.

"Feng'er, it is fortunate that you had the Po Zong Pill this time, otherwise Master would not have agreed to our matter so easily!" Once everyone had left, Yun Yun immediately wrapped her arms around Chen Feng's neck in excitement, her face brimming with happiness.

"Then does Master want to reward me a little?" Chen Feng curled his lips, revealing his pearly white teeth as he smiled. Hearing this, Yun Yun's swan-like white neck instantly flushed with a rosy hue.

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Returning to the imperial palace, Chen Feng found several of his subordinates, issued an imperial decree to marry Yun Yun, and arranged the wedding preparations. Once everything was settled, he returned to the secret chamber for closed-door cultivation.

"Protector Jiu, come out!" Returning to the secret chamber, Chen Feng released the restriction on the Soul Control Banner and summoned Protector Jiu.

Immediately after, a figure enveloped in black mist flew out of the soul banner. At this moment, just like Yao Chen's soul before him, a black imprint appeared on Protector Jiu's forehead.

"Greetings, Master!" As soon as he emerged, Protector Jiu bowed with utmost respect to Chen Feng.

"Protector Jiu, who arranged for you to come to the Jia Ma Empire this time? What is your specific mission? Is there a time limit?..." Although he had become a soul slave, Protector Jiu still retained his memories. Chen Feng did not waste words and directly asked the questions he cared about most.