A middle-aged man with greying hair and sharp eyes rose from his seat.
"The Yu Family of the Western Range congratulates the Dong Clan on this auspicious union," he said calmly. "This marriage will no doubt further strengthen the harmony of our Runestone System."
An attendant stepped forward to receive a jade coffer wrapped in a shimmering talisman seal. Faint traces of starlight seeped from its edges before being suppressed once more.
"The Yu Clan offers a Celestial Spirit Core, condensed from the marrow of a fallen meteor," the man continued. "May it aid the young couple in their cultivation."
A ripple of murmurs spread through the audience.
Even Liang's eyes flickered briefly. Celestial Spirit Cores were exceedingly rare. Even Void Return Realm cultivators seldom had the opportunity to obtain one.
Dong TianDi rose slightly from his seat, a restrained smile on his face.
"The Yu Clan has always upheld propriety. The Dong Clan accepts your gift with gratitude."
