The looks directed at Xu Fan from everyone present subtly changed at that moment, with several people around him quietly rising and moving far away from where Xu Fan was seated.

The decisiveness Xu Fan exhibited in dealing with his adversaries was truly shocking, and those who had harbored ill intentions towards him earlier now felt a mix of fear and awe.

As it turned out, the two Zhiwei Realm experts hadn't abandoned Xu Fan, but rather understood the extent of Xu Fan's hidden cards, knowing he had an ally at the late stage of the Vajra Realm, which made everyone even more reluctant to provoke him.

However, Zhou Shi'nian greeted Xu Fan warmly, displaying not a hint of fear but rather admiration towards him.

"Brother Xu, I apologize for the embarrassment! I wished to assist you but, alas, my humble status leaves me unable to protect you entirely."

Xu Fan naturally did not blame Zhou Shi'nian for his earlier silence. In truth, Xu Fan harbored no malice towards most people present; he had come to the Huang Family today solely to take Xia Xiaodie away. Anything else was of no concern to him! The reason he killed the four individuals earlier was simply because they had blocked his path.

"Brother Zhou, you're too kind. You're older than me, you may call me younger brother. I have a request, and I hope Brother Zhou will not refuse."

Zhou Shi'nian was surprised. Even though his interaction with Xu Fan had been brief, Zhou Shi'nian understood Xu Fan's character. What could possibly drive Xu Fan to make a request?

"Feel free to ask, young brother Xu!" Zhou Shi'nian agreed without hesitation, without even asking what the request was.

Xu Fan's heart felt a slight warmth as he glanced at Gongsun Qin in his arms, then looked up and solemnly said to Zhou Shi'nian, "Today I may very well face certain death, and I cannot fulfill the wishes of my beloved... I hope Brother Zhou can escort her back to our homeland for me."

While Xu Fan did not fear death, he couldn't stop worrying about Gongsun Qin in his arms. He had observed Zhou Shi'nian's integrity many times, and now he entrusted Gongsun Qin to him.

"Rest assured, young brother Xu! As long as I'm alive, your sister-in-law will be too!"

Gongsun Qin had once angrily scolded the crowd, and Zhou Shi'nian escorting her back home would undoubtedly offend all the major powers, yet Zhou Shi'nian agreed without hesitation, even uttering a life-and-death vow.

Xu Fan patted Zhou Shi'nian's shoulder, "If I, Xu Fan, survive today, I will certainly repay Brother Zhou's kindness someday!"

At this critical juncture, Xu Fan couldn't offer Zhou Shi'nian much in terms of promises, and he knew in his heart that Zhou Shi'nian didn't agree to help for any kind of profit but rather out of mutual understanding and appreciation.

The two raised their glasses from the table, drinking everything in silence.

At that moment, a loud cannon shot rang out, followed by the sound spreading like wildfire throughout the Huang Family compound, resonating thunderously from afar.

Next, the sound of suona horns blared as Huang Family's Third Uncle, dressed in a red festive outfit, led a procession into the grand hall.

The wedding arrangements were already in place within the venue, with a bright red carpet rolled out, and Huang Family's Third Uncle quickly leading his entourage across, taking position on the dais.

"The wedding is about to begin!" someone exclaimed in astonishment, and everyone turned their gaze towards Xu Fan.

Huang Wandi and Xu Fan had an agreement that the Huang Family wouldn't act against him until the wedding concluded, but in the blink of an eye, the Huang Family had skipped numerous procedures and directly started the wedding.

This showed the Huang Family's murderous intent toward Xu Fan, firm and fervent.

Huang Family's Third Uncle had transformed; not only had he changed into festive clothing, he also regained his Spiritual Power. After casting a cold glance at Xu Fan, he announced, "The wedding begins! Please welcome the bride and groom to enter!"

Amid the sound of drums and fireworks, dressed in red groom's attire, Huang Siyuan and Xia Xiaodie, escorted by a crowd, walked towards the dais side by side.

At this point, Huang Siyuan's face was already free of swelling, marked by an unscrupulous joy as he approached the dais step by step. However Xu Fan humiliated him, now Huang Siyuan intended to humiliate Xu Fan in return!

However, Xu Fan seemed not to see Huang Siyuan at all, his eyes fixated on Xia Xiaodie, his fists unconsciously clenching.

Seemingly sensing something, Xia Xiaodie paused momentarily, appearing to want to turn her head to glance in Xu Fan's direction, but as if recalling something, she refrained, continuing her steps towards the dais, expressionless.

Arriving beneath the dais, they stood as Huang Family's Third Uncle announced, "Since the bride's parents are unable to attend, they will be replaced by the groom's relatives! Please welcome the groom's family on stage!"

Huang Family's Third Uncle had no need for pleasantries, diving straight into the main event with eyes locked malevolently on Xu Fan.

The sound of fireworks erupted as Huang Wandi, flanked by Huang Quan, approached the dais with swagger, surrounded by the Huang Family. Sitting in a chair on the dais, he closed his eyes.

As if impatient, Huang Family's Third Uncle waved a sleeve, immediately declaring, "Bow to each other as husband and wife! Enter the bridal chamber!"

The wedding was just a formality; the Huang Family never regarded this marriage with much care. Now, wanting to kill Xu Fan sooner for their son, the wedding became merely a pretense, skipping over the process quickly—right off, demanding the couple to bow and head to the bridal chamber.

Huang Siyuan turned, bowing deeply to Xia Xiaodie. She stiffened but hesitantly bent to bow back to Huang Siyuan.

Just then, an abrupt voice echoed in the hall, "Wait!"

Upon hearing the voice, everyone perked up, turning their gaze to Xu Fan.

No one cared about the wedding; the real spectacle was evidently between Xu Fan and Huang Wandi.

With a single statement, Xu Fan stood and started walking towards Xia Xiaodie, who also turned her head to look at Xu Fan. All of a sudden, tears poured from her eyes in torrents.

Xia Xiaodie's greatest fear was Xu Fan would blaze his way into the Huang Family for her, like a moth to a flame, squandering his life.

Xia Xiaodie knew Xu Fan was surely present in the venue, which was why she joined in the ceremony with Huang Siyuan, hoping to swiftly conclude the wedding and dissuade Xu Fan from his intentions, saving his life. Once off the dais and hidden backstage, it would mark the moment Xia Xiaodie took her own life.

But Xu Fan was still Xu Fan, how could he let Xia Xiaodie bear the pain alone?

As Xu Fan walked steadily closer, Huang Family's Third Uncle and others stirred their inner Spiritual Power and surrounded Xu Fan, as firm as an iron barrel.

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