In the royal palace, after Li Wei left, the counselor approached Wang Jian and asked, "majesty, although you have that mark that shows you killed a dragon, you still possess some dragon attributes. How could you let him go and even offer him marriage to his sister?"
"Several people know that the mark means he killed a dragon, but what almost no one knows is that there are different types of marks", replied Wang Jian.
"The mark Li Wei possesses indicates that he killed a dragon from the main dragon lineage. Having that mark, any dragon will go mad to kill him, even if it means sacrificing themselves", said Wang Jian.
"Moreover, Li Wei will be a powerful ally who will help us to destroy their main nest. I am close to discovering its location as it is hidden by many formations. With Li Wei's help, this process will be accelerated."
"I understand, your majesty is wise", said the counselor.
...
The wedding day was very ostentatious with the whole capital celebrating.
But in the princess's dressing room, the situation was a bit tense.
"What did Gao Feng say?", Wang Lan asked her maid while being made up and adorned with very luxurious accessories.
"He refused to stop the wedding", said the maid, her voice trembling a bit.
"What!?", Wang Lan said in disbelief.
"He said it was an arrangement made by the king, and he, as his knight, would not oppose his decision even if he loves you", said the maid.
Upon hearing that Gao Feng rejected her, Wang Lan felt desperate because she couldn't think of another way to stop the wedding.
'Damn Gao Feng, you always annoyed me by saying you loved me, but now you do nothing', thought Wang Lan.
...
At the altar located in the palace, Li Wei was elegantly dressed, waiting for his future wife to enter. Beside him was the king to unite the two in marriage.
'She's taking a bit long', thought Li Wei.
"Don't worry, she will come in soon; I already sent someone to escort her", said Wang Jian, noticing Li Wei's impatience.
After waiting a few moments, Wang Lan entered through the door dressed in white with her face covered by a veil and with her characteristic golden hair that belongs to the lineage of the royal family.
'She's beautiful', LI Wei thought.
"At least he's a bit handsome", The maid next to Wang Lan whispered after seeing Li Wei..
"Shut up", said Wang Lan, her face turning a bit red after looking at Li Wei.
'I thought he was an ugly old man, but he looks like someone my age. Maybe it's not such a bad idea to get married', thought Wang Lan.
Once Wang Lan stood at the altar in front of Li Wei, Wang Jian began to speak.
"Dear bride and groom, family, and friends"
"We are gathered here today to celebrate the love and union of Wang Lan and Li Wei. Marriage is a solemn promise of love and fidelity and marks the beginning of a new life together."
"Today you will write a new chapter in your story. As you look at each other, always remember the reason for your union: the love you feel, the promises you have made, and the life you set out to share. May each day that passes strengthen your bond and bring you closer to happiness."
'His ability to speak nonsense is impressive', thought Li Wei and Wang Lan as they listened to Wang Jian speak.
"We, present here, are witnesses to this beautiful act of love. We wish you a life filled with joy, health, and prosperity. May you always find in each other a companion, a comfort, and a home."
"With these words and under the blessing of your king, I declare you husband and wife. can you kiss the bride."
When Wang Jian finished speaking, Li Wei lifted the veil from Wang Lan's face and was captivated by her beauty. After kissing her, they became husband and wife and started the grand celebration that took place throughout the capital.
Everyone was happy and content, except for one person in the crowd of guests. This person was Gao Feng, who looked at Li Wei with hatred, clenching his fist tightly due to the impotence he felt for not being able to stop the wedding.
'Li Wei, one of these days I will get my revenge for taking the love of my life from me', thought Gao Feng with hatred.
...
Three days later, Li Wei returned to his mountain accompanied by Wang Lan.
Upon landing after passing the protective and concealment formation he had established, his servant Long Wei welcomed them.
"Congratulations on returning safely, master", said Long Wei, bowing.
"Very well, Long Wei. Thank you for waiting for my return", said Li Wei approvingly, then continued, "Her name is Wang Lan, and she is my wife. You will assist her in everything she needs."
'He was gone for just a few days and came back with a wife', thought Long Wei incredulously.
"Yes, master", replied Long Wei.
"From now on, we will no longer live hidden in a cave. This territory legally belongs to me, and I can build whatever I want. Contact a construction agency and tell them I want to hire them for a big project", Li Wei told Long Wei.
'I can't live in a cave any longer. I'll build a castle, and surrounding the mountain, I'll make a city', thought Li Wei.
"Yes, master", said Long Wei before leaving.
After Long Wei left, Li Wei said to Wang Lan, "Sorry for the basic place where we live. Soon, there will be a castle where it will be more comfortable to live."
"Don't worry, I don't mind", said Wang Lan.
Three hours later
Long Wei arrived with a person at the mountain, and after passing the formations, he reached Li Wei.
"He is Yi Zhen, the best builder in the area", said Long Wei.
"Hello, my name is Li Wei, a pleasure to meet you", said Li Wei.
"The pleasure is mine, Count Li Wei", Yi Zhen replied, bowing.
'Seems like news travels fast', thought Li Wei.
"Let's talk business, Yi Zhen. I want to build a castle on this mountain and a city surrounding it. How long would it take, and how much would it cost me?", said Li Wei.
"It would take a year to complete, and the payment would need to be calculated, but based on my experience, it would cost approximately between 4000 to 7000 medium-grade spirit stones", said Yi Zhen.
'That's fast. The only downside is the price, since it's more than half of everything I have, but it's worth it as a future investment', thought Li Wei.
"Alright, let's arrange everything, and I want you to start as soon as possible", said Li Wei.
"Yes, Duke", replied Yi Zhen.