Not only are the guests at the venue focused on me, but even the attendees at home are paying attention.
At this moment, no dishes or wine have been served, and it's clear that everyone is waiting for someone to arrive.
They are undoubtedly waiting for Fan Jie.
However, my appearance at this time completely exceeded their expectations and imagination, leaving them all shocked.
Striding confidently, I approached the front of the reception hall.
Due to the rules, I had to first greet Meng Chang in and Meng Qiong.
After performing the courteous bow, I had to introduce my parents' identities and thus couldn't immediately go to Meng Ying's side.
Meng Chang and Meng Qiong, as well as everyone in the venue, were even more shocked than before.
"The old man has heard of the name Luo Muyao years ago, and seeing him today, he is still so young; indeed, he is extraordinary!" The look in Meng Chang's eyes towards my father was also full of admiration.
As for my mother, she was somewhat neglected, which was normal.
The guests at the venue began to discuss among themselves.
Of course, their discussions included me, as well as my parents.
Someone was saying that my relationship with Sihui Mountain had been ruined because of my parents, but in these words, no malice was intended; it was just stating facts.
Others refuted by saying that parents could not be abandoned, even if there were some issues with Sihui Mountain and various Daoist sects, that did not matter. They lived just as freely and comfortably. They could make a city-level ghost shrine flee in terror.
To the Outsider and Odd schools, a ghost chamber is a synonym for strength, yet it has become a unit of measurement for my own power.
"Meng Ying! The God of Fire has appeared, and you are actually sitting there motionless!"
"Quickly come over, meet your in-laws?!" At this moment, Meng Qiong shouted.
Everyone's gaze then fell upon Meng Ying.
The Meng family members were mostly arrogant, while the other sideline families had eyes full of envy.
"The Meng family has produced a great daughter. Ah, how can our Tu family not have such an opportunity?"
"Yes, to get a younger brother from Sihui Mountain, a gold son-in-law among gold son-in-laws!"
"Not just a gold son-in-law, I think the Meng family is about to leap into the ranks of the Taoist families. If Luo Xian Shen gets more powerful in the future, it'll be like lifting everyone up to heaven! There are still several eligible girls in our family."
"Hmm, you are quite bold, but will Luo Xian Shen actually accept it?"
"...... marriage, doesn't Meng family have any eligible male members? The Meng family also had the custom of marriage in the past."
The guests discussed among themselves.
The status of the Meng family was instantly elevated by who knows how many levels!
Meng Ying finally walked to the front.
Following Meng Ying to the front were Meng Qi and Liang Yu.
Meng Qi was lowering her head and didn't look at me.
Liang Yu's eyes were much brighter, constantly examining me with eyes filled with commendation.
Lao Gong leaped from Fan Jie's shoulder and landed in Meng Qi's arms.
Meng Qi raised her head and immediately beamed with a smile, picking up Lao Gong and rubbed her face against it.
"Meng Ying, meet my uncle, meet my aunt," Meng Ying bowed slightly.
My parents had smiling faces with no signs of resistance.
As Meng Ying stood up, her gaze fell upon me.
There was a moment of silence, before she spoke softly, "After a long journey, you must be tired. Why not take your seat first?"
This remark might not mean much to others, it's just Meng Ying showing concern for me.
But to me, it was clear that there was a hint of hesitation.
"Yes, please sit down! Ha ha! Mr. Fan has also returned, giving me such a surprise! Tonight, all the guests in the venue, must drink until they're too drunk to leave!" Meng Changzai raised his hand and waved heavily.
Meng Qiong made a gesture of invitation, indicating for my parents to go to the upper seat and sit beside the elder Meng and him.
At this moment, my dad took out the heavenly pearl and first gave it to Meng Changzai.
The crowd was even more astounded and shocked.
Meng Changzai had an astounded expression, saying that it was too valuable and he couldn't accept it.
My dad insisted on letting him accept it without any hesitation.
Then, my mom gave the prayer wheel to Meng Ying.
She had a very gentle smile, and explained the use of the item to Meng Ying, saying that it could keep away ghosts and demons, as well as being auspicious.
Meng Ying slightly stood there in shock and a hint of evasion.
However, she still received the prayer wheel.
My parents sat down first, followed by Fan Jie, Meng Changzai, Meng Qiong sat in the upper position, and I sat next to Meng Ying. Meng Ying was next to Meng Qi and Liang Yu.
Meng Qi was constantly playing with Lao Gong.
The servants began to serve wine and dishes.
During this time, Meng Changzai made a speech that made him blush and redden.
The venue was filled with enthusiastic applause, and congratulations were heard non-stop.
The banquet began, with everyone raising their cups and glasses, making the atmosphere lively.
After a while of eating and drinking, someone came up to offer a toast.
Firstly, he paid tribute to Meng Changzai, and then to me and Meng Ying.
There were many congratulatory words, including wishes for our early marriage, a lifelong partnership, and even early offspring.
I couldn't help but break into a sweat hearing all these congratulatory remarks.
Such an environment is too unfamiliar to me.
But after hearing a few more, I actually felt joyful.
Just as Meng Ying was smiling but not really showing much joy, her smile seemed forced.
"Brother-in-law, here's to you."
At this moment, Meng Qi finally stood up, her beautiful eyes twinkling, whether it was due to the alcohol or her emotions, her eyes were slightly reddened.
"Wishing you and my sister, that one day, you will be together forever."
Before I could touch the cup, Meng Qi drank it all in one go.
At this moment, Lao Gong drank a few more cups and kept muttering something about "three" and "four."
Meng Qi's nimble hand happened to land on Lao Gong's nose, pinching and flicking it.
Lao Gong "aiyoed" continuously, suddenly becoming restless and entranced.
After I drank the cup, Meng Ying also drank it and a hint of worry crossed her forehead. When she looked at me again, her eyes had an indescribable melancholy.
I was about to speak, when Liang Yu suddenly called me again, saying, "Ruo Xian Shen, your name is quite famous now. Hmph, I'll admit that I admire you!"
Liang Yu and I touched cups.
After drinking these few cups, I felt slightly hazy in my eyes. Although my mind was agitated, it felt more determined.
After the birthday banquet, I wanted to talk to Meng Ying about a lot of things!
But as it turned out, at this moment when the sky was clear and bright, it started to rain fine drizzle instead.
It's just rain, there's nothing abnormal about it. But this rain, is somehow strange.
The moon was still there, but it was covered with a thin layer of misty red, both a ghost moon and a blood moon.
The rain seemed black, blood-red, hazy, and faintly tinged with a trace of green.
The malevolent energy, in an instant, enveloped the entire Meng family's mansion.
The alcohol on my face disappeared completely.
Lao Gong, on the other hand, was quite drunk. He had his whole face buried in Meng Qi's arms.
However, Meng Qi's face had taken on a trace of pale white.
Everyone in the venue was from the sideline families, not ordinary people. They also felt that something was off with the atmosphere……
At this moment, a group of about a dozen people walked in from the corridor, dark and ominous.
These people's attire had a very dark and somber color scheme, indicating that the incoming people were not friendly!
The lead person in the group drank deeply and said in a deep voice, "So Meng family is celebrating with great fanfare and splendor. They invited many sideline families and numerous friends. Why did they not send an invitation to the 'Ghost Shrine of Daoyun City'? And why did they let us come uninvited?"
"Meng Changzai, you're brave!"
