Warning: There is sexual content included at the end. Some readers may find it uncomfortable to read.
The herald signaled the beginning of the ceremony,
"Now arriving, Patriarch Wu Tianmo of the Wu Clan!"
The whole hall grew silent and looked to the entrance,
Wu Tianmo entered and drew the attention of everyone.
He was dressed in blood red robes with wide sleeves that fluttered in the wind. His long white hair was tied with a dragon shaped jade hairpin and his red eyes captivated every female in attendance.
He walked towards the altar which was situated at the base of the stairs before the Patriarch seat.
On top of the silk covered altar were three ancestral tablets, a few illuminating candles and three unlit sticks of incense.
The tablets read,
"Insert ancestral Wu Founding Clan Member and parents names."
While the tablets weren't the originals they were carved with extreme precision and drew the attention of all in attendance.
Wu Tianmo stood at the altar and looked back towards the entrance.
The herald yelled,
"Now arriving Future Matriarch of the Wu Clan, Jiang Ling'er of the Flying Carp Merchant Association. Escorted by her father, Jiang Fushui, of the Flying Carp Merchant Association."
Jiang Ling'er walked down the aisle, dressed in red robes with a golden phoenix hairpin that tied her black riverlike hair.
Her face was covered by a red veil as only the husband could see the wife on their wedding night.
Yet with each step the veil danced, nearly revealing a framed face and lively eyes that carried a hint of mischief.
She was truly a youthful beauty.
Though she stood among cultivators and clan leaders, there was nothing timid about her. Jiang Ling'er held her head high, she was becoming the matriarch of the Wu Clan and her life would never be the same again.
Her father was teary eyed and escorted her to the Altar.
He then took a seat behind the Zhang Clan's table, showing his elevated status even as a mortal.
Liu Changfeng smiled and stood,
"Since Patriarch Wu has no clan elders present."
He said calmly and walked to the head of the Altar,
"This Liu shall preside over the ceremony."
Wu Tianmo gave an acknowledging nod.
Liu Changfeng declared and the couple followed,
"First bow to Heaven and Earth!"
They turned to those of status within the room and bowed,
"Second Bow to the honored elders!"
They then turned to one another,
"Third bow to each other!"
The whole room started to clap for the union.
Liu Changfeng continued,
"From this day forward, the Wu Clan has taken root in Heimu Village."
"Heaven and Earth bear witness! From this day forward, Jiang Ling'er enters the Wu Clan as its Matriarch."
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The Feast Begins
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The feast was extravagant for a small Villages standards, there was imported wine and even tier one spirit beast meat being served.
All of this, bought and paid for by the accumulated fortune of the Jiang Clan.
Liu Changfeng toasted the couple sitting at the head of the large hall,
"May the Wu Clan flourish for ten thousand years!"
Wu Tianmo raised his cup in acceptance,
"Patriarch Wu is most appreciated, because of your guidance I'm now married. Should you ever need anything my Wu Clan will stand behind you."
Liu Changfeng smiled,
"The Liu Clan is most appreciative for the support of the Wu. I have brought with me, a special set of pills. As you have now reached the Organ Tempering realm of Body Reforging I have personally refined a set of Jade Tempering Pills."
All those in attendance looked in envy, these pills were sought after by all those within the realm of Body Reforging.
They not only gave the skin a unique shine, they were minor realm breakthrough pills that would assist in tempering whatever stage you were in.
They would also create a thin jade-colored membrane within the body that would help protect from internal damage.
Liu Changfeng tossed the pills to Wu Tianmo, who nodded,
"Liu Patriarch you're too generous. I will make to live up to your expectations and break through quickly."
Liu Changfeng raised his hand,
"For the new Matriarch of the Wu Clan, I have taken one of my clan's stored Beauty Preserving Elixirs. Which for mortals can last a lifetime, preserving their beauty even through death."
All the females in attendance sighed with envy, this was a tier 2 pill! One that could only be purchased in a major city.
It affirmed that he Liu clan fully support the Wu and were willing to invest in their future.
Jiang Ling'er was filled with excitement, one of the things she most worried about was becoming old and decrepit.
That her new husband would find her less and less attractive, eventually being forced to leave for a younger bride.
While she knew that Wu Tianmo would take more wives and concubines, many of them. She needed to maintain her status as the head wife for as long as she could.
The head of the Jiang Clan Merchant Association was next,
"Patriarch Wu, I have brought with me a special set of incense that is supposed to promote the chance of childbearing. Using the special gall of snake that was close to becoming a flood dragon!"
This item made all the females in attendance blush, except for the Zhang clan's attendant who looked away in disgust. The last thing she wanted to do was have children.
Yet to Wu Tianmo, this gift was more precious that both of those from the Liu Patriarch. He nodded and raised a cup to Jiang Ronghai,
"Thank you Merchant Leader Jiang, I will send my future heir to thank you themselves when such an occasion presents itself."
The Merchant Leader smirked and raised his cup in acceptance.
Next was the Chen Clan's young master, Chen Jinshi.
He raised a glass,
"Patriarch Wu, it is my fathers greatest regret that he had to miss your wedding. As he is currently in seclusion."
Wu Tianmo nodded,
This is expected, that old geezer would rather die than pay me any respects.
Chen Jinshi calmly continued,
"The Chen Clan workshop has prepared a tier two sword for Patriarch Wu."
A large Blackwood box was given to a Jiang Clan servant and brought to the Patriarch's table.
Wu Tianmo opened the clasps and removed the lid of the case.
Chen Jinshi said with pride,
"This is a Tier-Two spirit sword, forged from refined Blackwood Iron that was found within a nearby cave."
The blade was dark silver, long and elegant, designed for precision and sturdiness. It had a weight only cultivators could utilize effectively, over 100 jin.
The scabbard was made out of refined Blackwood and covered in a scale like pattern.
This was a true tier two sword, no longer would he have to use his training swords.
With this, Wu Tianmo would have the means to fight against a Tier-Two Spirit Beast...
Or if needed, a Meridian Opening Realm cultivator.
Wu Tianmo unsheathed the blade causing the surrounding crowd to gasp in admiration.
It was now the warriors time to be envious.
The Chen Clan young master then sat down pleased with himself, yet everyone took note that the Chen Clan didn't present a gift to the mortal wife.
The last clan to present gifts was the Zhang Clan.
The elder Zhang Guolin stood and raised his cup to Wu Tianmo,
"Patriarch Wu, our Patriarch has stumbled upon a unique opportunity and has secluded himself in cultivation. He regrets not being able to attend your wedding."
Wu Tianmo raised his hand,
"If Patriarch Zhang has found an opportunity, I send him good fortune. His strength is what keeps the Village safe."
The Chen Clan's young master scoffed internally,
Ass kisser.
Zhang Guolin nodded and calmly,
"The Zhang Clan has prepared a special wine for Patriarch Wu, and an elegant red silk robe for the Matriarch."
Wu Tianmo nodded in appreciation.
Zhang Guolin explained and gave him a clay jar covered in red silk filled with the Honey Wine,
"The Wine is made from a special honey that is only found within Blackwood Forest, the Honey Nether Dew. Deep within the forest our scouts retrieved a special honey made by a Tier 1 Spirit Insect that inhabits a nearby mountain. It is our Patriarch's favorite and wishes the Wu Clan to also enjoy. Three barrels of this rare drink has been delivered to your storehouses."
Now everyone was envious, it is a well-known drink at the local inn, owned by the Zhang Clan.
A single glass of this wine is over 50 silver taels!
Three barrels? That was a gift easily over 2000 silver taels.
Wu Tianmo nodded in appreciation,
"I look forward to tasting this specialty wine, give your Patriarch my best regards Elder Guolin. I'm eager to share a glass with him. For now, let us share a cup and solidify our families good relations."
Elder Guolin hesitated for a moment, he was caught in a trap yet he sighed and raised his glass,
"Patriarch Wu"
They both drank in unison.
The feast went on for a few hours until the guests were satisfactorily drunk and began to depart, each of the clans except the Chen paid their respects.
This wasn't considered a slight as the Chen Clan young master had actually drank himself into a deep slumber.
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Within the Private Residence of the Wu Clan Estate
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Wu Tianmo and Jiang Ling'er sat near one another on a bed, where the veil of Ling'er was finally lifted.
He placed the incense from Jiang Ronghai and lit it with a nearby candle.
Her face was illuminated, red from all the wine and she looked at Wu Tianmo with a feeling of desire.
Wu Tianmo slowly started to remove their robes and laid her back onto the bed.
He claimed her lips and they were slowly entangled in passion.
He kissed her from her lips, to her neck, all the way down her body.
Her robes were completely removed showing a tanned and toned body, slightly trembling in anticipation.
He once again took her lips with his own and his fingers entered causing her to wrap her arms around his neck tightly.
As he went deeper her body tensed and her back arched.
He started going quicker and quicker until a series of moans filled the room.
Her insides clenched tighter and tighter as her back arched further until a released caused her to collapse onto the padded bed.
She smiled and kissed Wu Tianmo passionately, grabbing at him only to realize he was already quite, ready.
He was large and thick, causing her hands to tremble after grasping him.
He placed himself on top of her slowly spreading her legs wider as he moved closer.
He placed one hand on the back of her neck supporting her head and slowly entered her.
Slowly he pushed forward, molding her body to his until they were one.
Her breath quickened and she grit her teeth in painful pleasure.
Her nails tore at his back leaving deep red lines.
Yet slowly that pain turned to divine bliss.
For an hour they were entangled until he pulled her close and completed with one final stride.
Suddenly, a deep dragon chant echoed through Wu Tianmo's mind space, and a storm erupted within.
The Crimson Tree within his Mind Space shook violently as if responding to a call.
It was then that the tree was nourished by her primal yin and bore fruit.
Lightning flashed and a dragon's silhouette was revealed within it.
The fruit dissolved into crimson essence and flowed into into Ling'er's womb.
Ling'er's body trembled in unison.
For a brief moment, the dragon chant echoed once more, softer this time.
As if acknowledging a new heir.
He laid back on the bed his heart pounding, Ling'er rested her head on his chest with her black riverlike hair all disheveled.
She quickly fell asleep, and thus they completed their first night as husband and wife.