Amid everyone's amazement, Bai Jiaojiao shyly reveled in her triumph, while Bai Shiyi beamed with joy.

However, since Shen Qiang came to take the bride and had a tight schedule to bring Bai Jiao back, many traditional formalities of the cultivation world were reduced as much as possible.

A simple exchange of words.

The Bai Estate banquet started.

After all, it was impossible to let those who came for the wedding leave with empty stomachs.

A variety of delicacies were served.

The demons and yao celebrated as they ate.

Especially Ye Guyun, who received unprecedented treatment, not only was she served by four disciples of the Bai Estate, but also had her own table, with Bai Jiao personally explaining each delicacy to her.

But she only loved eating meat.

On this side, the many demons of Heshenghe ate in haste, for they still had over two thousand miles to travel back to Heshenghe afterward.

And just at that moment, in the astonished gazes of many cultivators,

Ji Haiyang, the Family Head of the Long Chang, laughed heartily, patting Shen Qiang on the shoulder, "I feel a kindred spirit with my dear nephew and naturally should offer a generous gift. However, after much consideration, I realized we at Long Chang have no sword magical treasure that can compare with the Black Blade Youying, so I won't embarrass myself by showcasing those treasures."

Saying this, Ji Haiyang took a beautiful jade box from an attendant, "So after much deliberation, I feel that this exotic treasure, the Moonlight Essence, is more suitable as a gift to you. This item is extremely rare; it is the essence of the bright moon..."

The eyes of many cultivators present instantly lit up.

"What a grand gesture, worthy of the Family Head of Long Chang! As soon as he makes a move, it's the third-ranked Moonlight Essence among the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!"

"Magnificent! Truly magnificent! Offering the Moonlight Essence as a gift? It's the legendary essence that without any addition, just by placing it nearby, can turn ordinary iron into a divine weapon!"

"Indeed, we thought that giving some cash gifts was already impressive, but compared to a big shot like the Family Head of Long Chang, our gifts are really trivial."

Almost at the same time as the cultivators gasped in awe and envy,

Shen Qiang's Sea of Consciousness suddenly became crystal clear.

The perfect-figured Taiyin Youying, with eyes like sparkling stars, suddenly appeared.

"Give it to me."

The tone was blunt and rude, leaving no room for negotiation.

Yet, Shen Qiang inexplicably realized that this item was likely very important to Youying.

Moreover, now clearly wasn't the time to ask questions.

"Thanks, Uncle Ji, for the generous gift." Shen Qiang, eyes bright as snow, excitedly accepted it.

At this moment, seeing Ji Haiyang present the rare treasure ranked third among heavenly exotic treasures, the Moonlight Essence, making Shen Qiang beam with joy, Elder Ma was inwardly cursing.

"That old fox Ji Haiyang has now seen the true strength of Heshenghe and seems to have changed his strategy, intending to align with Shen Qiang. After all, Heshenghe now boasts extraordinary power, and from the current situation, it is clearly the best destination in the cultivation world for many demons, so in the future, more demons are sure to join Heshenghe."

"If he fosters a good relationship now, it will be easier to ask for favors in the future. Alas, while our Heavenly Master Sect made its name in demon hunting, with Heshenghe now, the name of Heavenly Master may no longer proudly stand among the peers."

"So better to seize this opportunity to establish some connection with Heshenghe, at least saving face if nothing else."

Thinking inwardly, Elder Ma chuckled and proudly said amid the curious gazes of many cultivators, "Truly worthy of the premier family Long Chang! To offer the third-ranked Moonlight Essence among exotic treasures, such a lavish gift, our humble Heavenly Master Sect can't begin to compare."

Hearing these words, everyone nodded, for indeed more than sixty-five percent of entry-level flying swords in the cultivation world came from Long Chang, an undeniable fact. So regarding financial strength, few can match them in the entire cultivation world.

Not only that, the Moonlight Essence is famous in the cultivation world, but few have actually seen it, a legendary heavenly material and earthly treasure, irreplaceable and unique.

If Elder Ma claimed he could offer something better than the Moonlight Essence, no one present would believe it.

Yet just when everyone assumed Elder Ma probably couldn't offer anything of note,

Elder Ma, with a serene smile, flipped his wrist, and a massive golden scroll appeared between him and the audience.

"The Heavenly Master Sealing Book!"

In an instant, some cultivators present exclaimed in shock.

"My heavens, this is the legendary secret treasure used by the Heavenly Masters to seal demons!"

"Heavenly Venerable above, is Elder Ma about to release some demons as a gift to Shen Qiang?"

"My heavens, isn't this the most famous treasure of the Heavenly Master Sect?"

As everyone was shocked,

Elder Ma sighed softly and then smilingly said, "Indeed, this is the Heavenly Master Sealing Book handed down through generations of the Heavenly Master Sect. This book not only contains seals for numerous demons but also countless efforts of the ancestors of the Heavenly Master Sect over generations."

With a rueful sigh, under the stunned gazes, Elder Ma said with unusual earnestness, "But it is not perfect; its use demands life force as a price, and the masters of the Heavenly Master Sect through generations could use it at most once in their lives."

Under the shocked gazes of many cultivators,

Elder Ma smiled slightly and said, "Fortunately, times are progressing, techniques advancing; our Heavenly Master Sect now possesses a new Heavenly Master Sealing Book, with lower usage thresholds, lesser costs, and power almost equal to this lineage's Heavenly Master Sealing Book."

"And now, for demon suppression, it's Heshenghe in the north and our Heavenly Master Sect in the south, with no other branches. For the safety of the cultivation world and to prevent demons from wreaking havoc on the human world eternally, this book, infused with countless efforts of our sect's ancestors, is gifted to Shen Qiang as a token from our Heavenly Master Sect and should not be refused."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was instantly shocked.

"The Heavenly Master Sealing Book given as a gift to Shen Qiang?"

"Has Elder Ma gone mad?"

"Handing over the essence of the ancestors? Has Elder Ma lost his mind?"

As they were shocked,

The white light in Bai Shiyi's eye flashed instantly, and he quickly transmitted a clear and direct message to Shen Qiang, "That Elder Ma is the most cunning. This Heavenly Master Sealing Book requires life force as a cost to use; ordinary cultivators die upon its use, and he wants to give this to you."

"Moreover, he is obviously trying to associate his own reputation, saying that Heshenghe in the north and the Heavenly Master Sect in the south are allied. Once you accept this Heavenly Master Sealing Book, they will later claim that the King of Demons achieved his success with their help."

"And once you easily use this Heavenly Master Sealing Book, resulting in death, they will say you brought it upon yourself. At that time, the Heavenly Master Sect will again become the sole demon-suppressing sect, so this item must not be accepted!"

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