The most sensational wedding of the last few decades in the Wild Man Tribe had just begun its prelude.

Qing Mu rushed back to the main camp and hastily called for a meeting, announcing the wedding of the Wild Man King's granddaughter Ah Rui, leaving all the wild men initially dumbfounded, then bursting into collective cheers.

Someone asked:

"Who is Ah Rui marrying?"

"Nonsense, it's obviously Ah Wolf!"

"That's not right, Ah Wolf is out hunting, he hasn't said anything about it himself. If he were the groom, wouldn't he know about it?"

"Ah, poor Ah Wolf, he will definitely be heartbroken when he finds out."

...

"Qing Mu, who is Ah Rui marrying?"

Qing Mu was startled and realized he didn't know how to respond.

To be honest, Qing Mu himself didn't know whether the Great Chief was out of his mind. Suddenly marrying off Ah Rui to Yang Xiao—what special charm does that kid Yang Xiao have?

Qing Mu always felt like Yang Xiao must've fed the Great Chief some kind of love potion, used some trick; how else could a two-hour talk rope in the tribe's number one beauty?

If he answered "Ah Rui is marrying Young Master Yang", no one present had ever seen Yang Xiao.

Everyone would surely ask who Young Master Yang is.

Qing Mu estimated that this would lead to a series of troublesome answers, better to say nothing at all.

"Hehe, that... let's keep it a secret for now to maintain the mystery. The groom will naturally appear at the wedding. Just follow the Great Chief's orders to prepare."

"Also, immediately notify over a hundred tribes large and small within the forest reserve to have their chiefs come to Ah Rui's wedding."

The entire valley suddenly became extraordinarily lively due to Ah Rui's wedding, filled with laughter and joy everywhere.

The men prepared to slaughter various wild beasts, and others went into the forest to hunt monsters.

The women prepared the bonfire, food, and decorations for the wedding scene.

The children were even happier, chasing around everywhere, inquiring who the groom was.

"Brother Ah Wolf, I heard you're marrying Sister Ah Rui? Congratulations, give me something tasty, eh!"

Ah Wolf had just returned from a hunt, carrying a huge cheetah on his shoulder, and was greeted by a group of children.

Ah Wolf was startled,

"Sister Ah Rui is getting married?"

"Brother Ah Wolf, you didn't know? The entire tribe is spreading the word; everyone is preparing for Sister Ah Rui's wedding."

A child said:

"It's said that the Great Chief Grandpa personally commanded it, and also said, the groom will be a mystery to maintain suspense until announced at the wedding scene; psh, what suspense, I guessed right away it's Brother Ah Wolf, right?"

"Of course it's Brother Ah Wolf. Who else in the tribe could be worthy of beautiful Sister Ah Rui?"

"Brother Ah Wolf, congratulations!"

...

Ah Wolf suddenly felt an inexplicable panic.

Ah Rui is getting married, how come he didn't know?

Logically, if the groom was truly himself, it was impossible not to inform him beforehand.

But, that child just said the Great Chief wants to keep it mysterious, to announce it during the wedding. Could it be a surprise for him?

Ah Wolf nervously mulled over this surprise; based on the current situation, amongst the younger generation of the tribe, he was the most outstanding. He had already reached the King Level Intermediate Stage, his Beast Soul was a Twin-Headed Wolf, and his combat power was substantial.

Ah Wolf grew up playing with Ah Rui since they were children, he considered himself tall and valiant, with a decent Genetic Evolution Level, and always displayed bravery within the tribe. Among those pursuing Ah Rui, she showed some favorability exclusively towards him.

"Right, it must be me, the groom. Who would've thought the Great Chief Grandpa would arrange such a surprise for me."

When Ah Wolf's father went to the Great Chief to propose last year, the Wild Man King did not refuse, only saying,

"No rush, let's wait a bit."

Ah Wolf's thoughts grew more beautiful, and carrying a ten-meter long cheetah, he ran straight toward Ah Rui's house.

On his way, Ah Lang encountered many people from the tribe, and they all laughed joyfully when they saw him,

"Ah Lang, congratulations, you're finally getting married to Ah Rui."

"Ah Lang, you're a lucky man."

"Ah Lang, the bridal chamber is waiting for you tonight, surprised or not, thrilled or not?"

...

Ah Lang felt like the happiest barbarian in the world, of course he was thrilled!

The more Ah Lang thought about it, the more excited he became, rushing towards Ah Rui's house, and with a loud thud, threw the cheetah he carried on his shoulder to the ground, rushing over and shouting:

"Ah Rui, Ah Rui, Ah Rui....."

Ah Rui was getting dressed in her room.

Although she usually wore beast skins, she had several sets of beast skin clothes that she especially liked and prepared with care.

In front of Ah Rui's house, there were a few girls busy hanging garlands and leaves outside, decorating the bridal chamber.

There were also two girls in the room helping Ah Rui do her hair and makeup.

The girls at the door saw Ah Lang and teased together:

"Oh, is the groom here?"

"Ah Lang, excited, huh?"

"Where's Ah Rui?"

"She's inside getting ready, you can't go in, don't be hasty, being hasty won't help, wait outside for a bit, hee hee!"

"I'll go get your sister Ah Rui."

A barbarian girl ran into the house.

"Sister Ah Rui, Ah Lang is here, he wants to see you."

Ah Rui had already heard Ah Lang's shouts, feeling melancholic inside, not knowing how to explain things to him.

Ah Rui was straightforward and generous, disliking secrecy and deceit.

She knew Ah Lang had liked her for a long time, but if there was no feeling, there just wasn't any, even if the whole tribe thought that only Ah Lang was worthy of her, she remained unmoved.

Yet, having grown up with Ah Lang since childhood, she didn't want to hurt him either, which caused some hesitation. If it were some other barbarian, she would straightforwardly tell them, "The groom isn't you, stop dreaming,"

But facing Ah Lang, she hesitated.

"Okay, call Ah Lang in, and the rest of you go out."

The three girls left the room and came outside, giggling:

"Ah Lang, the bride is calling you in, hee hee!"

Upon this call, Ah Lang felt as if he was about to soar into the heavens, his body shook slightly, and he was at a loss.

"So happy you're out of your mind? Come on in!"

"Mhm!"

Ah Lang excitedly entered the house, reaching Ah Rui's bedroom inside.

Ah Rui stood in front of a wooden table, wearing a brand new spotted skirt, and a leopard print bandeau for the top, with a black fur stole added over it, with a wildflower garland on her head, full of primal charm and distinct style.

Ah Lang caught sight of the dressed-up Ah Rui and swallowed.

"Ah Rui!"

Ah Rui nodded and said lightly:

"Brother Ah Lang, you're back."

"Ah Rui, has the Great Chief Grandpa finally agreed to our marriage?"

This was the issue Ah Lang cared about the most, anxiously blurting it out.

Ah Rui glanced at Ah Lang, feeling that she could no longer hide the truth, after all, it was something that had to be faced eventually, so she said:

"Yes, I am getting married, but the groom is not you."

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