Wu Zhi made it back to his abode and cleaned himself up. 'I imagine having bloody fists is not that attractive. I wonder what we're going to do now that I've mastered 2 techniques and used the blood berserk combat art. There isn't much time left before I turn 18 and Gu Xiao is two months older than me'. In less than a year they were to be wed. Which means that the dual cultivation is coming right after it. Forcing him to do a different cultivation technique and then stopping to do dual cultivation is not ideal. So it remains to be seen what the clan would have him do.
In turns out the answer was not all that surprising. He was to use the basic qi gathering technique to increase his cultivation. While he would also go under combat training and workout sessions to temper his body.
The days passed by until the fateful day of his wedding arrived. It was a grand event held by the Gu clan at the flower garden estate.
"Wu Zhi this is Gu Bing she is in line to inherent the title of young master of the Gu clan" elder Ming said
"It's nice to meet you" Wu Zhi said.
"Likewise, I've heard so much about you" responded Gu Bing while giving a charming smile.
She was a very voluptuous women around the age of 26 that exuded a charm hard to resist. She seemed to be a key figure in the clan as the amount of people who interacted with her and complemented her was enormous. To be honest though Wu Zhi didn't know if it was because she was beautiful, important or both. Never the less, the clan atmosphere was in good spirits and the people he met all had high expectations for him. It seemed they were really eager to have a new talent in their mix and of course a new talent that could secure them a harvest in the palace of eternal love.
"We, come here today to witness the joining together of Wu Zhi and Gu Xiao. May you take each other in arms and care for each other in sickness and in health. May you love each other and give birth to healthy offspring. May you find happiness in each other and find peace in one another. May Wu Zhi be now know as Gu Zhi forever hence forth. Let this be a sacred gift granted by the heavens for your eternal journey. Let this be a marriage recognized by the earth, the many holy beings, and the heavens themselves. You may now kiss the bride" elder Ming said as he presided over the wedding.
Gu Xiao lifted up her veil to her beautiful face with a infectious smile on her face as they kissed Gu Zhi wondered if this was what love felt like. He had never known romantic love in his previous life, a great regret he carried till this day.
The crowd erupted into applause as Gu Zhi was now married into the Gu clan. It was a joyous event as everyone seemed to have a smile on their face.
"Gu Zhi as promised we the Gu clan have prepared a dowry for you to take. I hope you like it as it was made with care and great effort". Gu Ming pulled out several boxes and laid them out on a table as the whole event looked on. It was time for Gu Zhi to see the biggest spoils he would receive from the Gu clan for this marriage. Besides of course his lovely wife.
"The first item we have is a dragon blood ginseng, great for recovery and has a wonderful effect for blood cultivators, it permanently increases your recovery rate, your blood quality, extends your lifespan for 20 years and increases your qi recovery rate. It is also tied to some legends as well as rumors stating its good for your sex drive as well".
"The second item we have is 5 qi condensation pills, great for qi gathering cultivators. It condenses your qi, improving the quality of your qi and increasing the amount of qi you can store in your body."
"The third item we have is yang fire crystal. It will be immensely beneficial in your dual cultivation and increase and improve your yang essence."
"The fourth item we have is the demon fearing robes. Robes styled in black with accents of red. Known to cause demons to cower in the dark. The robes protect one from temptation, deception, and greed."
"The fifth item we have is a monster core of a Barronfallow leech. Famous for its ability to suck blood, absorb blood, and use it an unusual ways. This item will be very useful for you once you hit core formation."
"The sixth and final item we have is a celestial dew pearl. Causing great conflict in the clan with decent among the elders. This pearl once consumed will expel a great amount of impurities from the body and forever reside in the dantian cleaning and cleansing the body over a continuous amount of time. People who have consumed the celestial dew pearl have some of the best physiques that humans can acquire with flawless skin and incredible qualities."
"The Gu clan gives you these gifts for marrying my daughter, promising her happiness, and achieving greatness in the palace of eternal love. We the Gu clan hope for your continued support and unwavering dedication to helping the Gu clan, yourself, and your wife prosper. Let us give thanks to the heavens today for this scared event and celebrate together during this monumental occasion." Gu Ming said.
Thus the festival for Gu Zhi's and Gu Xiao's marriage commenced.