Bitter Realm: A Happy Person Traveling Across China

Looking at Gui Liangfei, one could see that he was courteous and had the demeanor of a noble family.

A playful glint flashed in Ye Jinming's eyes as he deliberately teased, "Young Master Gui Liang's hospitality is too much to refuse. However, there's something I must clarify first. I am currently the number one wanted person on the Otherworld Demon Realm's wanted list. If you invite me to this banquet, aren't you afraid... I might bring this 'excitement' to your esteemed wedding as well? If I were to disrupt your important life event, I would be committing a grave offense."

Upon hearing this, Gui Liang Feiyu was taken aback at first, but then showed no fear on his face. Instead, he laughed loudly, revealing the boldness and confidence of a descendant of the Gui Liang Military Academy: "Young Master Ye is joking. The Gui Liang Military Academy has been established for many years. Although we dare not say that we can directly confront the Otherworldly Demon Realm, we are confident in protecting the peace of this region and ensuring the safety of our guests."

These words were spoken with neither arrogance nor servility, demonstrating the Gui Liang family's confidence while also expressing respect and trust for Ye Jinming. Their demeanor was truly admirable.

Ye Jinming laughed heartily, his eyes filled with even greater admiration: "Good! Young Master Gui Liang is a man of few words. Just for your words, I'm determined to drink this cup of wedding wine."

(I'm determined to save you too!)

Seeing that the matter was settled and considering the current situation, Jin Bazhen, who was standing to the side, said, "Then how about this? Tan Wuyu and Ye Jinming, you two will go to Chunlin Realm with Young Master Gui Liang. As for me and Fojian, we will stay at Shili Futuan to guard against any attacks from the Otherworldly Demon Realm!"

After a moment's thought, Tan Wuyu nodded in agreement: "Yes, I'll be back shortly!"

Seeing that everything was settled, Gui Liangfei bowed to everyone again and said, "Please allow me to take my leave!"

"please."

Gui Liangfei then left first.

After giving a brief explanation, Tan Wuyu and Ye Jinming also went to join in the fun.

.........

Guiliang Military Prefecture.

The Guiliang Military Mansion was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and guests gathered in droves.

Inside and outside the vast mansion, red decorations and colorful streamers were everywhere, and the sounds of gongs, drums, and melodious string and wind instruments filled the air.

From the main gate to the main hall, a bright red carpet was laid out, and rows of festive lanterns hung on both sides of the corridor, making the night feel warmer.

Guests flocked in like a tide, from all walks of life, righteous masters, heroes of the martial world, and even representatives of various forces with ties to the Ghost Liang Military Mansion. They all brought generous gifts and came with smiles on their faces to congratulate this joyous occasion that had attracted so much attention in the martial world.

The main hall was bustling with activity.

Dressed in a bright red wedding robe, the handsome and dashing groom, Gui Liangfei, was toasting the guests with his bride, Yan Qingcheng, who was also dressed in red.

His face beamed with undisguised happiness and excitement, and he frequently raised his glass:

"Thank you all for gracing us with your presence today. Feiyu is deeply grateful! Let me raise a glass to you all to express my gratitude! Please!"

Wishing the newlyweds a long and happy marriage, and a lifetime of love and devotion!

"Wishing you a speedy delivery of three children!"

"Wishing Young Master Gui Liang and Miss Yan a long and happy life together, like a pair of mandarin ducks flying wing to wing!"

The guests rose to their feet in return, and the sounds of blessings and congratulations rose and fell, almost lifting the roof off.

Gui Liangfei repeatedly expressed his gratitude with a broad smile. Accompanied by the manager, he moved between the tables, receiving blessings from everyone.

Just as the celebration reached its climax, a slightly aloof and lonely figure quietly appeared at the entrance of the main hall.

The newcomer was dressed in simple gray clothes, carrying a long bundle on his back. His face was stern, and his brows carried an inescapable air of desolation and hardship. He was none other than Gui Liang Feiyu's half-brother, and You Yan Zhengfu's former trump card—Chou Luo Anchen.

His appearance was out of place with the lively atmosphere around him, attracting sidelong glances and whispers from guests at several nearby tables.

Gui Liangfei, with his sharp eyes, immediately spotted him. His face lit up with even greater joy, and he pushed through the crowd to greet him, his voice filled with delight: "Brother! You're finally back!"

Gui Liang Feiyu always held a special affection and respect for his older brother, who had been wandering far from home for many years and with whom he had a complicated but blood-related relationship.

Seeing his younger brother's heartfelt joy, Chou Luo An Chen's cold and stern face softened slightly. He handed a long, seemingly ordinary box wrapped in plain cloth to the servant beside him, his voice calm and even: "Fei Yu, congratulations. I wish you both a long and happy life together, and that you will be forever united in heart and soul."

The words were simple, yet they conveyed sincerity.

"Thank you so much, brother! I'm so happy you could come!" Gui Liangfei nodded vigorously, his eyes seemingly shining.

Chou Luo Anchen nodded slightly, his gaze lingering for a moment on Gui Liang Feiyu's happy face before sweeping over the noisy room, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

"I'm leaving now." He seemed unaccustomed to such crowded places and disliked such noise. After saying this, he was about to leave.

Although Gui Liangfei was reluctant to part, he understood his brother's temperament and did not insist that he stay. He simply said, "Yes, brother, take care on your journey. We'll meet again another day."

Sorrowful Dust said no more, nodded to his younger brother, and with a flash, his figure disappeared into the night outside the hall like a ghost, coming and going silently, as if he had never appeared, leaving only the simple gift box held by the servant.

The wedding banquet continued, with toasts and laughter filling the air.

At a seat near the head of the table, the pharmacist Mu Shaoai was eating melon seeds while nudging the taciturn Yu Renfeijing with his elbow.

Yu Renfei looked somewhat dazed and seemed a little off.

"Yu-zai," Mu Shaoai leaned closer, lowering his voice, his tone carrying his usual teasing yet concerned, "do you know that there is a kind of responsibility in this world that you cannot avoid?"

Yu Renfei Jing's eyelashes fluttered slightly, pulling him back from his wandering thoughts. His voice was low and deep: "There are many responsibilities that cannot be avoided. Which one are you referring to?"

He still didn't look at Mu Shaoai, his gaze fixed on the swirling wine in his glass.

"Hehe," Mu Shaoai chuckled, spitting out the sunflower seed shells. She gestured with her eyes to the groom, Gui Liangfei, who was toasting guests not far away, his face flushed. "Of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is having no offspring. Open your eyes wide and observe carefully!"

Yu Renfei frowned, finally turning his head. His cold eyes held a hint of helplessness and a hint of impatience: "Mu Shaoai, how many times do I have to say it? Xifeng and I... are just friends."

"Yay~" Mu Shaoai drawled, a pretentious expression on his face, and shook his head. "Yay, I'm referring generally to the responsibility of passing it on, not your relationship with Xifeng. Of course, if your partner is Xifeng, that would be even better!"

Clearly, Mu Shaoai and the Deer King shared the same idea: to bring Yu Ren Fei Jing and Duan Yan Xi Feng together.

"Mu, Shao, Ai." Yu Ren Fei Jing put down his wine cup, his voice deepening and carrying a warning tone.

Seeing that things were going well, Mu Shaoai knew when to stop, but his expression became more serious. Looking into Yu Ren Fei Jing's eyes, he slowly said, "Yes, I am serious. The meaning that Heaven has given to people in this world is the responsibility of inheritance, and this responsibility must be borne by both men and women!"

"Inheritance?" Yu Renfeijing's lips curled into a faint, yet chilling, smile. There was no smile in that smile, only a deep sorrow and disgust. "It's nothing more than a tragedy that creates evil in the world."

Clearly, he was thinking of his philandering mother.

Upon hearing this, Mu Shaoai's playful expression vanished completely. He put down the melon seeds in his hand and said seriously, "That's not right. There are plenty of happy and fulfilling lives out there. You can't live in your parents' shadow forever!"

"Mu Shaoai, you..." Yu Renfei Jing's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and the fingers holding the wine glass tightened slightly. He suddenly looked up at Mu Shaoai, and there seemed to be intense emotions surging in those usually calm eyes, but he forcibly suppressed them in the end.

Mu Shaoai chuckled and said, "Ha, Yu Zi, the past is gone, now you should be thinking about future happiness and a bright future!"

Yu Renfei shook his head, his mind filled with inexplicable emotions: "You don't care?"

"Your question breaks my heart a thousand times, Yu-zai." Mu Shaoai exaggeratedly clutched his chest, but his eyes were incredibly serious. "Don't you consider me a friend?"

Yu Renfei quickly explained, "How could that be..."

"So," Mu Shaoai immediately interjected, his face regaining that seemingly relaxed yet deeply meaningful smile, "How could that be?"

Looking at the undisguised concern and expectation in Mu Shaoai's eyes, and then glancing at Gui Liangfeiyu in the distance, who was chatting and laughing with guests with a happy expression, Yu Renfei felt as if a crack had appeared in the cold wall in his heart.

He remained silent for a long time, and finally sighed very softly, almost inaudibly, raised the untouched glass of wine, gestured slightly to Mu Shaoai, and then drank it all in one gulp.

The spicy liquid slid down my throat, bringing a burning sensation.

"Ha," Yu Renfeijing put down his empty cup, the cold smile on his lips softening slightly, a faint, almost imperceptible warmth and compromise flashing in his eyes, "If you find your soulmate first and start a family, I... will follow."

Mu Shaoai was taken aback at first, then chuckled. He hadn't expected that his advice to Yu Ren would be turned on him. Shaking his head, he sighed with a touch of melancholy, "As for me... some people, once missed, there's no second chance!"

Just then, a small commotion arose at the entrance of the main hall.

Two figures entered side by side; it was Yue Caizi Tan Wuyu and Ye Jinming, who put down their gifts and walked in.

Seeing Tan Wuyu and Ye Jinming arrive, Mu Shaoai stood up and patted Yu Renfeijing on the shoulder: "Haha, I'll go talk to Tan Wuyu first, you drink first!"

As he spoke, he stood up, holding his wine glass, a familiar smile on his face, and walked towards Tan Wuyu and Ye Jinming…