Wang Shouzhe was also taken aback, surprised that Gongsun Qiang, who seemed not entirely reliable in emotional intelligence, would have such a hidden card? It was only then that he remembered. It seemed that before Gongsun Qiang came, he had brought two carriages alone, and no one knew what was loaded in those carriages? Could it be... inside those carriages... Just when everyone was full of suspicion. The doors of the last two carriages in the procession were opened, and from each emerged a massive object. Accompanied by two loud crashes, the stone pavement shattered. What appeared before everyone’s eyes were two giant statue-like figures. They stood more than ten feet tall, broad, and portly, their whole bodies seemingly cast from some kind of dark crystal stone, exuding an aura of endless power. Some direct descendants of the Shanyin Liu Family among the onlookers changed their expressions drastically, "Are these the two Inkstone Puppets of the Shanyang Gongsun Family?" The Liu Family was not unfamiliar with these two puppets. The Shanyin Liu Family and the Shanyang Gongsun Family were separated by only a ridge. To be precise, they shared the same ridge. With shared jurisdiction over this territory, conflicts were bound to arise. Conflicts between the two families due to mineral resources were not a one-time or two-time occurrence, leaving some lingering resentment. These two Inkstone Puppets usually stayed in the Gongsun Family’s mines for mountain opening and mining, but when conflicts arose, they would occasionally appear in brawls. Their power was immense, and they seemed impervious to blades and spears. Except for the intervention of the Liu Family’s Ancestor, no one could suppress these two Inkstone Puppets. After suffering several losses, the Liu Family had begun to consider acquiring their own puppets to guard the disputed mines. They had found a seller through Ancestor Xuanfu’s connections. Unexpectedly, Gongsun Qiang had brazenly brought these two Inkstone Puppets to the Liu Family’s territory, truly daring beyond belief. Wang Shouzhe was also dumbfounded. Read full story at 𝗻𝗼𝘷𝗲𝗹•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝕟𝕖𝕥 Oh dear uncle, aren’t you just organizing a wedding? Do you really need to go as far as staging a raid? The most astonishing thing was that the chests of the two Inkstone Puppets each had a drum hanging from them. The drums were specially-made giant battlefield drums, around ten feet in diameter and weighing over a thousand pounds, which even ordinary Black Tortoise Practitioners would struggle to lift. Yet, when hung on the two puppets, they stayed perfectly stable without any signs of strain. Gongsun Qiang took out a Small Array Disc. The disc was entirely made of inkstone, engraved with many peculiar runes. With one palm pressed against the disc, Profound Qi continuously surged into it. Strange events began to unfold. The two Inkstone Puppets suddenly moved. Their sledgehammer-like fists pounded the giant drums fiercely, causing the war drums to erupt in an earth-shattering roar, making one’s eardrums tremble and heart race. As their fists thundered continuously on the giant drums, the rhythm of the drumbeats quickened, and an upbeat welcoming bridal drum melody was spontaneously performed by them. Even the heavy footsteps of the Inkstone Puppets seemed to blend with the drum music, making the atmosphere more joyous, and the tune more rousing. The scene was as shockingly grand as it could get. Wang Shouzhe was stunned. Oh, uncle, your mind is truly extraordinary. The faces of the Liu Family members also grew very peculiar. They stared in disbelief at this scene, wondering whether Gongsun Qiang was here to celebrate his nephew’s wedding or to cause trouble? At this moment, they were at a loss for how to handle the situation. The common folks, on the other hand, were not burdened with such concerns. Initially shocked, they soon became exceptionally excited. Cheers erupted one after another, their volume echoing like a tidal wave across the sky. Gongsun Qiang, seeing this, grew more and more exhilarated. He continued to control the Small Array Disc in his hand, speeding up the rhythm of the Inkstone Puppets’ drumming, making the drum music even more powerful, the rhythm even livelier. Even though the scene was impressive, the Inkstone Puppets were so heavy that every step left behind a series of craters in the stone pavement, turning the blue stone road in front of the Liu Family’s gate into a disaster zone. The expressions on the faces of the Liu Family members became even more odd and suspicious. It was clear Gongsun Qiang was using the wedding celebration as a pretext to cause trouble, to damage their Liu Family’s property. Yet, they had no evidence. "Nephew, isn’t this a great trick? I put these two Inkstone Puppets on hold for two whole months to train and coax them into this performance." Gongsun Qiang grinned at Wang Shouzhe, full of pride, "Doesn’t the sound of the war drum, ’Phoenix Seeking its Mate,’ sound great? I really upped the ante for you, didn’t I?" Wang Shouzhe’s face darkened, oh uncle, thank you indeed. Looking at the expressions on the Liu Family members’ faces, had today not been a day of great joy, they might have skinned and beat you thoroughly, then chased you out of Shanyin Town. Meanwhile, Lua Zhengjie stood there, helplessly, and admitted, "Gongsun Qiang, you’ve won!" Although the scenario was somewhat bizarre, the actual effect was quite good. The emotions of all the onlooking townsfolk were ignited, they danced happily along with the strong rhythm of the drum beats. Consequently, even the Liu Family couldn’t find any faults and allowed Gongsun Qiang to continue his antics. After all, he was technically the groom’s legitimate uncle, assisting with the wedding proceedings. With the two Inkstone Puppets leading the way, and the Fire Phoenix and Fire Phoenixy performing a resonant dance above, the Wang Family’s wedding procession, surrounded by the excited townsfolk, merrily proceeded to the entrance of the Liu Family’s main residence.