Chapter 1: Starting with a Wife, Blessed by Marriage

The Abyssal Continent.

In the Azure Province of the Southern Region sat the Shen Family, a clan of longevity.

The main family compound was adorned with golden lanterns and colorful silks, with embroidered curtains draping down to the floor. Everywhere one looked, the luster of pearls reflected the joyous atmosphere…

Today was the wedding day of the Shen Family’s direct-line son and the Ye Family’s direct-line daughter. As this union represented the face of two great longevity clans, the arrangements were naturally as extravagant and solemn as possible.

However…

Shen Xian, one of the central figures of this grand occasion, was currently sprawled on a rocking chair in the backyard, sound asleep!

His bright red wedding robes accentuated his jade-like, fair skin. His handsome sleeping face exuded an innate nobility…

He would have been the perfect direct-line heir of a longevity clan—if one ignored his cultivation.

The world knew that the Shen Family’s eldest son possessed an Innate Dao Body and was destined to become an Immortal Venerable.

But few knew that the Shen Family’s second direct-line son, Shen Xian, possessed a mere ninth-grade spiritual root. After over a decade of cultivation, and despite the Shen Family pouring countless resources into him, he had barely reached the second layer of the Qi Refining Realm… He was utter trash!

In truth, when he first transmigrated here, Shen Xian—who had dreamed of attaining the Dao and ascending to immortality—had tried hard…

But he quickly realized that some things couldn’t be achieved through effort alone.

Gradually, he accepted his identity as “trash” and learned to “lie flat,” becoming a pleasure-seeking, rich second-generation heir.

After all, he had been a corporate beast of burden in his previous life. Who said transmigrating meant he had to become famous throughout the world?

Listening to music in brothels and getting drunk under the moonlight on flower-filled streets sounded just fine!

Unfortunately, this happy period of doing nothing was about to meet its first disruption…

“Young Master, the time is almost upon us!”

Outside the courtyard, a maid in an emerald-green skirt hurried over, her expression anxious as she reminded him.

If they missed the auspicious hour and the family head blamed them, no one would be able to bear the responsibility.

“Hmm…” Shen Xian slowly woke up on the rocking chair. He stretched lazily, his eyes as calm as still water, then rose and walked toward the courtyard entrance.

“Young Master, your hair…” the maid reminded him.

Shen Xian’s long hair was currently loose. While it couldn’t hide his noble air, it was somewhat inappropriate for the occasion.

“It’s just a formality. Why take it so seriously?” Shen Xian said lightly. He casually pulled off a golden silk ribbon and carelessly tied up his dark locks.

This marriage should have belonged to his eldest brother. Now, it had been forced onto him instead.

No wonder he seemed so indifferent.

……

The main hall was filled with guests, bustling with noise and excitement.

The moment the bridegroom appeared, he attracted quite a bit of attention.

People came forward one after another to offer congratulations…

Even though Shen Xian was trash, his status as a direct-line son remained unchanged. These people still had to maintain their usual surface-level respect.

Shen Xian nodded to each of them in turn without saying much.

Suddenly, the surrounding spiritual energy rippled faintly!

The crowd parted almost simultaneously as they saw a man striding forward with his head held high…

He wore robes of dark brocade with silver serpent patterns embroidered on the sleeves. As he walked, he moved like a flowing river in the night.

His face bore a fifty percent resemblance to Shen Xian’s, but his brow held a trace of sinister gloom, and a faint sneer hung at the corner of his mouth.

This was Shen Xian’s second elder brother, Shen Li!

Family Head Shen Xiong had three sons. The eldest, Shen Xing, was born with an Innate Dao Seed—his future was limitless. The second son, Shen Li, possessed extraordinary potential and had long shouldered important responsibilities within the clan. Only the youngest son, Shen Xian… was difficult to describe.

Arriving before his younger brother, Shen Li lifted his chin and looked down at him from his superior height. A flash of disgust passed deep within his eyes, but on the surface, he smiled. “Congratulations on your happy union, Third Brother!”

His gaze swept over Shen Xian’s glaringly bright wedding robes as he sneered inwardly: Hah! Trash paired with a discarded piece. A match made in heaven!

That Ye Family direct-line daughter originally had decent talent. It was a pity she suffered a Qi deviation during cultivation and lost her entire cultivation base.

Eldest Brother was heaven’s favored son. How could he form a Dao Companion bond with such damaged goods?

Now, tossing her to this trash Third Brother preserved both families’ dignity and eliminated future trouble—killing two birds with one stone.

“Thank you, Second Brother,” Shen Xian replied indifferently.

He had basically no interaction with this person and thus felt nothing toward him.

Shen Li reached out with a smile and patted his shoulder meaningfully. “You were born dull-witted. Marrying early saves Mother from worrying.”

Among their three brothers, their mother doted exclusively on this youngest son and cared deeply for him.

Otherwise, how could a piece of trash enjoy such a life of luxury and comfort?

“Second Brother speaks wisely,” Shen Xian responded calmly.

He heard the mockery in those words but paid it no mind.

For him, “lying flat” was the only truth. If he constantly dwelled on these convoluted matters, it would only bring unnecessary trouble.

“Since you know that, you should cultivate even harder…” Shen Li prepared to continue lecturing him.

“The bride has arrived!”

Right then, someone shouted loudly.

Instantly, music swelled! Colorful ribbons flew through the air! A vast shower of flower petals filled the sky…

From the depths of the distant clouds and mist emerged twelve gilded flying skiffs. Their hulls were entwined with spiritual silk that shimmered with flowing light; phoenixes carved on their prows flickered in and out of view amidst the sea-like clouds.

On the lead skiff stood a dignified figure wearing a phoenix crown and ceremonial robes, slowly descending along with the vessel.

As she drew closer—and because there was no red veil—everyone clearly saw her face.

It was breathtakingly beautiful!

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains tinged with dark green; her eyes resembled cold stars reflected in water, their outer corners tilting slightly upward with an air of coolness and authority.

Her nose was elegant and straight; her lips were like cinnabar—vibrantly red without any rouge; her jawline was exquisitely defined, like a painting.

Her entire face was so beautiful it seemed unreal—as if an immortal maiden from beyond the heavens had descended to earth—making one dare not profane her presence.

Shen Xian turned his head, slightly squinting.

Rumors said Ye Qingxian, the direct-line daughter of the Ye Family, was the Azure Province’s number one beauty. Today, seeing her confirms it.

A pity… This beauty, who carried such high hopes and was hailed as the Ye Family’s top genius of the past hundred years, has now become a cripple.

Truly, fate plays cruel tricks!

Beside him, Shen Li also saw the woman discarded by Eldest Brother and couldn’t help but pause briefly.

He hadn’t expected… she would be so stunning!

“This trash has good luck.” He shot a glance at the nearby Shen Xian, a cold glint flashing briefly within his eyes.

With the bride’s arrival, Shen Xian, following the matchmaker’s guidance, took up the connecting ceremonial ribbon, leading her toward the main hall.

The hall was luxurious, with carved beams and painted rafters, covered in a layer of soft carpet…

The auspicious hour arrived, and the ceremony began!

Shen Xian and Ye Qingxian stood side by side, following the procedures…

Regarding this marriage, both of their expressions surprisingly shared the same calm indifference.

Just as the ceremony concluded and they were about to enter the bridal chamber…

Suddenly, a crisp female voice sounded within Shen Xian’s mind:

【Congratulations, Host, for obtaining your first Dao Companion and activating the Marriage Blessing System!】

【From now on, every time your Dao Companion achieves a breakthrough in cultivation, the Host will receive a corresponding multiplier boost. Additionally, any items the Host gifts to the Dao Companion will be returned to the Host according to a corresponding multiplier. Current multiplier: 10.】

【The return multiplier will increase alongside the Host’s realm progression!】

【Any items granted by the blessing can only be used personally by the Host. The daily number of giftable items is related to the Host’s realm. Current daily gifts: 1.】

【Current maximum bound Dao Companions: 1.】

【The number of bound Dao Companions will also increase alongside the Host’s realm progression!】

【Please cherish and treat each Dao Companion well. They are the greatest aid on your path to success!】