Damien Gray let out a cold snort and pulled Morgan Shangguan closer, as if someone might try to snatch her away. Morgan smiled wryly—anyone with eyes could tell that his 'pretty boy' jab was aimed at Roxy Shangguan, not her!
"Daddy... Mommy..." Roxy Shangguan comforted Hua Qianyu with a gentle pat, then hopped in front of Morgan and Damien, her smile sweet as honey. Yet, the way she held out both hands was anything but harmonious.
Ethan Gray arrived with a strange boy of about fourteen or fifteen. Seeing the scene, he shook his head. "Roxy, I think you only get this enthusiastic when there are gifts involved!" he said, pointedly glancing at Damien Gray to show the welcome wasn't for him.
Damien Gray didn't bother arguing. Even if it was just for the gifts, at least she was enthusiastic, right? That was better than Ethan Gray's usual icy demeanor!
Quentin Hua shot Damien Gray a look and asked, "Where's Irene Yi?" Irene Yi had developed feelings she shouldn't have, so she couldn't be allowed to stay. He didn't want any danger near Roxy Shangguan.
Though he knew Damien was anything but soft-hearted, Hua Qianyu still felt better asking to be sure.
Ethan Gu and Maxwell Jing returned from their mission. Hearing the question, Ethan Gu spoke up, "I'm short on test subjects. Give me that woman!"
Quentin Hua nodded without objection. Since Irene Yi had crossed Roxy Shangguan, it was no longer just his concern. None of the people backing Roxy Shangguan were the forgiving type—Irene Yi was simply unlucky!
Damien Gray generously handed several items to Roxy Shangguan, who accepted them all without hesitation, her smile radiant. Wait—wasn't that the legendary Ginseng Fruit? It really did look like a tiny person! There was also a Bloodstone of Ten Thousand Years, a Crimsonfruit of a Thousand Years, and this little white flower smelled amazing! Could it be the fabled Everbloom Fragrant Blossom, said to never wither after being picked, its scent unique and everlasting?
Roxy Shangguan felt a pang of resentment. The Cloud Guild never failed at anything, but she'd once accepted a commission to find the Everbloom Fragrant Blossom. After tracking it for days, it vanished without a trace—turns out her parents had snatched it away!
Roxy Shangguan shoved the gifts into Quentin Hua's arms, only then noticing that the person behind Ethan Gray wasn't Lynn Yee, but a handsome boy she'd never seen before.
"Huh? Bro, where did you find this gorgeous boy? All the guys around you are getting prettier and prettier. I'm starting to wonder if Uncle Ethan Gu and Uncle Maxwell Jing have corrupted you!" Roxy Shangguan eyed Ethan Gray suspiciously, her gaze clearly questioning his orientation.
Lynn Yee was just as stunning as Quentin Hua, always trailing after her brother without complaint. Roxy Shangguan had suspected for a while now!
Ethan Gray frowned, a little exasperated. "Roxy, he's Aunt Susie Yun's child." This girl was getting more and more unruly thanks to Quentin Hua's spoiling—even daring to tease him!
"Aunt Susie Yun's child!" Roxy Shangguan's eyes widened. "You're Julian Ouyang? You've grown so much!" She sounded just like an elder, though she wasn't much older. If she hadn't spent so little time in her mother's womb, he'd actually be older than her!
Quentin Hua pulled her into his arms, shooting Ethan Gray a dissatisfied look. Why bring so many men around Roxy Shangguan for no reason?
He seemed to forget they were here for his wedding!
Ethan Gray raised an eyebrow, the corner of his mouth lifting in what could just barely be called a smile. "Roxy Shangguan, you haven't married yet. If you fall for someone else, there's still time!"
Roxy sighed, "Bro, stop bullying Hua Hua!"
Quentin Hua shot Ethan Gray a triumphant look—see? In Roxy Shangguan's heart, he was still the most important!
Morgan Shangguan and Damien Gray were used to Ethan Gray and Quentin Hua's constant bickering. Looking at the boy behind Ethan Gray, Morgan asked, "Julian Ouyang, where are your parents?"
Julian Ouyang grinned, "Mother's pregnant, and Father's so nervous about her health that he's made her rest!" Susie Yun had insisted on coming to see Morgan Shangguan, but was too exhausted from the journey. Ryan Ouyang wouldn't allow it, seeing how pale she looked.
Morgan Shangguan felt a headache coming on. Julian Ouyang had only survived thanks to a backdoor deal, but the excess ghost aura had made his life difficult. Now that her master had returned to the Celestial Palace, there was no one to pull strings with King Yama. How was Susie Yun pregnant again?
Damien Gray comforted her, "Let's wait and see." Now that their powers had awakened, they wouldn't need to rely on backdoor deals to best King Yama. It might cause a stir in the Celestial Palace, but he trusted Xuan Tian and Eve Yan to keep things under control.
Morgan Shangguan nodded, and the group hurried off toward Susie Yun's residence.
When Morgan Shangguan arrived, Susie Yun was sobbing uncontrollably, while Ryan Ouyang watched her belly with worry, constantly reminding her not to overexert herself.
After checking her pulse, Morgan Shangguan frowned deeply, making Ryan Ouyang anxious and self-blaming. He wanted to ask, but didn't dare interrupt Morgan's thoughts. Finally, Damien Gray spoke up, "Mo'er, how is she?"
Morgan looked up at him and muttered, "This is strange! One's human, one's a ghost—how did they have a normal child? It shouldn't be possible!"
Everyone broke out in cold sweat. So that's what she was worried about? Wasn't normal good enough?
Cloudspire Mountain had never been so lively. People from all over the martial world had come—Hua Yiyun, Ren Qianqian, and Ren Xiaoyao were here, along with the five elders of the Cloud Guild and the Four Hall Masters of the Ghost Guild. The scene was truly impressive!
Finally, the wedding day arrived—drums beating, firecrackers popping, joy everywhere.
None in the family were ones for tradition, so Roxy Shangguan didn't bother with the formalities—she simply married right there in Cloudspire Mountain, just for the sake of the ceremony.
The representative from the Grandmaster's Estate was Noah Duanmu. Over the years, relations between the Righteous and Evil Paths had eased, and Quentin Drake had finally accepted his son. He was also increasingly pleased with Muriel Murong, his passionate daughter-in-law. His only regret was that Liam Duanmu still refused to marry.