Xi Yang stared at Ye Jingyu, dumbfounded, as if trying to gauge whether he was joking, but in his eyes, she detected not a flicker of humor.

The other women were equally taken aback, utterly confused by Ye Jingyu’s reasoning for entrusting such a matter to Xi Yang. Especially Yao Yao; her beautiful eyes flickered toward Xi Yang, shadowed by a trace of sorrow. Was she truly that worthless in his heart? If he needed to seek an opinion, shouldn't it have been Luo Ling'er or Jiu Feng?

“Hmph, it’s not me getting married, it’s your business. What does it have to do with me?” Xi Yang glanced at Yao Yao one last time, then let out another cold snort. Before Ye Jingyu could speak, she continued, “But let’s get the ugly truth out now: even if you men take three wives and four concubines, understand this—your position for the ‘three wives’ is already full!”

Seeing Xi Yang’s deliberately pouting lower lip, Ye Jingyu burst into laughter. He knew Xi Yang; though her words were harsh, her heart wasn't. She saw the affection Yao Yao held for him and was likely just momentarily perplexed by the sudden introduction. He had deliberately tossed the question to Xi Yang to let Yao Yao know that Xi Yang wasn't truly rejecting her entry.

A look of sheer astonishment spread across Yao Yao’s face. When Ye Jingyu deferred to Xi Yang, she had already resigned herself to having no recourse. Given Xi Yang’s attitude just now, she never imagined she would agree, yet here she was, without objection.

Of course, silence was tacit approval. As for the matter of the three wives and four concubines, what did being a concubine matter? As long as she could marry Ye Jingyu, Yao Yao didn't care. Not one bit…

“Hahaha, what about Xiangyi? Are you willing to marry me?” Ye Jingyu laughed heartily, turning to ask Gongsun Xiangyi, who sat quietly, not daring to look up. Behind him, Xi Yang massaged his back with increased force, clearly wishing she could pummel him soundly.

“I… I… I… I am willing…” Perhaps Yao Yao’s unexpected acceptance gave Gongsun Xiangyi immense courage. She bravely lifted her head, her clear gaze meeting Ye Jingyu’s.

“Hahaha, since that’s the case, let’s marry all at once! I, Ye Jingyu, never expected to marry five beautiful wives! Tomorrow is Big Brother’s wedding day; let’s choose that date for our ceremony too!” Seeing the shy Gongsun Xiangyi gather the nerve to speak, Ye Jingyu roared with laughter…

Luo Ling'er and Jiu Feng exchanged glances, both wearing smiles. Even if their hearts felt a touch of discomfort, they didn't want to let such matters cloud Ye Jingyu’s mood.

Only Xi Yang let out a soft huff, saying no more…

Just when they thought the matter was settled, a loud voice echoed from outside: “Big Brother, are you taking a wife?”

Immediately, Hei Ming Shixuan rushed in, dressed in a light blue gown. Her bosom was so exceptionally large that as she ran, it bounced with every stride, creating a spectacle.

“Yes, your Big Brother is nothing but a notorious flirt. Having us wasn't enough; he needs more women…” No one expected Hei Ming Shixuan to interrupt at this moment, but Xi Yang spoke up immediately, clearly intending to show her brother exactly what kind of man he was.

“Aren’t all men notorious flirts?” But unexpectedly, Hei Ming Shixuan’s next sentence nearly made Xi Yang choke on whatever she was drinking, and the sentence following that made her spray everything out entirely…

“Big Brother, since you’re already marrying so many wives, why don’t you marry Shixuan home too!”

“Pfft…” Not only did Xi Yang spit out a mouthful of saliva, but Ye Jingyu and the others simultaneously erupted in sprays, then looked up blankly, first at Hei Ming Shixuan’s pure and innocent wide eyes, and then at her enormous chest. Ye Jingyu nodded, feeling somewhat numb.

In this day and age, did getting a bride require buying in bulk?

The next day was the wedding day for Liang Xiaoke and Gongsun Lu, and naturally, it was also the wedding day for Ye Jingyu and his women. In the largest plaza of the Yun Jing Imperial Palace, Tongtian Cult Master and Houzi sat in the foremost positions, while Emperor Luo Ruofeng of the Southern Cloud Empire stood to the side, personally acting as the officiant.

As celestial music began to play, Liang Xiaoke walked from the west side of the plaza, holding Gongsun Lu’s hand, while Ye Jingyu walked from the east, leading six women tethered by a single red cord…

When both grooms reached the center of the plaza, Liang Xiaoke looked at the women behind Ye Jingyu and sighed in utter frustration: “Damn it! Everyone in the world knows I, Liang Xiaoke, am lustful and fickle, and they think this brat is devoted and sincere. But I’m only marrying one wife, and I only love one woman, while this beast is marrying six at once! Heaven shows no fairness…”

“Heh heh…” Ye Jingyu merely smiled at Liang Xiaoke’s words. Once you see through certain things, they cease to matter.

The moment he decided to accept Yao Yao and Gongsun Xiangyi, his state of mind had undergone a profound transformation…

A man in this world should love boldly and hate openly; why pretend to be so hypocritical? He wasn't a saint, nor was he a lovesick fool; he was just a man—a normal man, passionate, but absolutely not promiscuous…

In that moment, he was happy…

A true confidante is hard to find, yet he possessed so many women deeply devoted to him. If he didn't cherish them properly, could he even call himself a man?

The six women wore veils, and under Ye Jingyu’s guidance, they advanced step by step. No one knew who walked first, but everyone knew that Hei Ming Shixuan was last, simply because the girl kept occasionally lifting her veil to peek out, wearing a brilliant smile on her face, looking less like someone getting married and more like someone playing a game…

After all, how could someone who didn't understand marriage know the meaning of taking a bride?

The wedding proceeded smoothly under Luo Ruofeng’s direction, and the crowd in the plaza continuously offered congratulations to Liang Xiaoke and Ye Jingyu. On this joyous day, no one was foolish enough to bring up other matters. But just as Ye Jingyu and the others were preparing to escort the brides to the bridal chambers, a golden cloud appeared in the sky, followed by waves of piercing killing intent rushing toward them. Ye Jingyu, Tongtian, and Houzi looked up simultaneously to see an army of at least ten million Golden Armored Warriors descending from the clouds. Leading them was Xuanyuan Jing, wielding the Xuanyuan Sword and clad in the Tianluo Robe…

They have come. Have they finally arrived?