Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

Three days remain until the wedding of Huo Wen’an and Xu Xingguang.

Members of the Huo family, scattered across various countries and cities, as well as elites working for the Huo’s consortium, have all arrived early on Divine Concealment Island, eager to witness the grand wedding ceremony of Huo Wen’an and Xu Xingguang.

Divine Concealment Island boasts the world’s most advanced radar detection system, with systems activated underwater, on land, and in the air. Aerial stealth defense nets are fully deployed to prevent any flying creatures from entering the skies above Divine Concealment Island.

Additionally, fishing and travel within three hundred miles of the island are prohibited.

Only cruise ships bearing the Huo family emblem are permitted to shuttle between locations to welcome guests. Airplanes carrying guests from around the world can only land on two major island capitals located three hundred miles away from Divine Concealment Island.

These are Rashamon City and Fuyun City.

Upon arriving in these cities, guests must present their invitation cards and undergo the first wave of checks before being allowed entry into the city.

The Huo family has already arranged hotels for every guest and their families attending the wedding. After entering the city, they must present their invitation cards and identification documents for hotel security checks and identity verification before they are allowed to check in.

After a night’s rest, the following morning, all guests will be transported by luxury hotel vehicles to designated ports, where they will board cruise ships bearing the Huo family emblem for the official island trip.

When boarding, they will face a third wave of checks.

This time, it’s no longer just a standard document check but the most preliminary and fraud-proof genetic verification. In this world, everyone’s blood has been recorded in a genetic database from the day they were born.

With a single drop of blood, the identity of each owner of the blood can be swiftly verified within five seconds.

Globally, aside from official bodies of various countries, only the Huo Family and Ying Family have such privilege.

After passing through multiple checkpoints, guests who successfully arrive on the island will be escorted to the Welcome Building and hotels by designated personnel. Divine Concealment Island is larger than the Ying Family’s domain, and the entire island belongs to the Huo family. On the beautiful coastline on the east side of the island, there’s a towering eight-star seaview hotel and standalone villas.

Uncle Xie and Sister Linlin, among others, received invitation cards and, accompanied by Huo Lan, headed to the island.

Along the way, what they saw and heard completely overturned Uncle Xie and others’ perceptions of the world. Upon boarding the luxury cruise ship, the first thing Uncle Xie and them did was—

”Xiao Huo, come on, take a picture for us!”

Uncle Xie handed the borrowed mirrorless camera from his daughter to Huo Lan.

Huo Lan was chatting on WeChat with his cohabitant, Qin Tai, sharing the fun stories of the journey. Hearing Uncle Xie’s words, he took the camera and said to Qin Tai: [Hold on, I need to take a picture for them.]

Qin Tai: [After this trip, you might as well switch careers and become a professional photographer.]

Since departing from Cangshan Town, Huo Lan has been serving as Uncle Xie and their photo-taking tool.

A few days ago, after receiving Huo Wen’an’s wedding invitation, the townsfolk of Cangshan Town quickly put aside their tasks.

The townsfolk who were supposed to harvest hired workers to help dry the rice. The grandmas and grandpas who were helping take care of grandchildren sought other relatives to assist with childcare. Those running businesses closed their shops, pasted a sign stating ”Family happy event,” packed their bags, and prepared to leave.

After taking care of household affairs, the townsfolk congregated in Cangshan Town three days ago, carrying their travel bags.

Once gathered, as they set off, they took a group photo in front of the home of Huo Wen’an and Xu Xingguang. Upon arriving at Yujiang City Airport and preparing for VIP airport boarding, another photo was necessary, commemorating their first time using the VIP channel.

Once on the plane, realizing they were the only group of passengers onboard, yet another photo was warranted.

The plane flew directly to Fuyun City, and upon landing, another photo was taken.

Standing at the gates of Fuyun City, another photo.

Upon arriving at the Fuyun City star-rated hotel, one photo at the entrance, one inside the lobby, even during breakfast the next morning in the luxurious restaurant, yet another photo was essential...

Huo Lan felt like a tour guide for a senior tour group.

Before Cangshan Town was redeveloped, the relationship among the townsfolk was pretty strong. They held collective trips every year during the Chongyang Festival, wearing T-shirts and jackets printed with ”Cangshan Town.”

White T-shirts, red and black jackets, paired with red and black baseball caps.

Back then, when the townsfolk traveled together, they were a beautiful sight everywhere they went.

Today is no different.

Uncle Xie and others donned their town attire, standing on the deck of the luxury cruise ship, lined up according to height. The ones at the front formed heart shapes with their hands, while those at the back pulled out their red banner once again—

[We wish Mr. Huo Wen’an and Miss Xu Xingguang a lifetime of happiness and everlasting union]

In Cangshan Town, when newcomers hold weddings, the townsfolk always hang a red banner in front of the town’s archway, writing the names of the bride and groom, along with blessing words.

Arriving on Divine Concealment Island, this tradition cannot be left behind.

”Xiao Huo! Ready, take the shot!”

Huo Lan nodded with a smile, snapping the group photo with a click.

By evening, Uncle Xie and others successfully arrived on Divine Concealment Island. As they set foot on the island, Uncle Xie and others resembled bumpkins who wandered into a grand garden.

Uncle Xie commented: ”All the other guests are dressed in suits and gowns.” Looking at their own town attire, they all felt a bit embarrassed.

Noticing Uncle Xie and others, Song Chi quickly approached. ”Uncle Xie, Sister Linlin, you’re here.”

Uncle Xie and others weren’t familiar with Song Chi, having only seen the young man a few times in Cangshan Town. But upon seeing Song Chi on Divine Concealment Island, it felt like finding a family member in a foreign land, suddenly having a sense of reliance.

”Xiao Song!” Sister Linlin draped her arm around Song Chi’s shoulder, asking him: ”Where’s Miss Xu staying? Can we visit her now? Uncle Xie brought a Demon-breaking Egg for Miss Xu.”

”Demon-breaking Egg?” Song Chi hadn’t heard of such an item before, ”What is it?”

Uncle Xie patted the backpack behind him, grinning, ”We have a custom in Cangshan Town, before the wedding the newlyweds must eat an egg painted with a Demon-breaking Spell, ensuring marital bliss and smooth sailing in life afterwards.”

Though Song Chi didn’t believe in this custom, he respected the traditions of Cangshan Town.

Spotting Huo Xin and You Jiaoyang disembarking the ship from the left, Song Chi went over to greet them before saying to Huo Lan: ”Huo Lan, the owner has arranged accommodations for Uncle Xie and Miss Huo Xin in the Welcome Building under Pilot Mansion, your room is there too. Please guide them over.”

Being housed in the Welcome Building under Pilot Mansion, the 1st Welcome Building, is an immense honor.

Huo Lan immediately beamed with joy, eagerly leading Uncle Xie, Sister Linlin, and the young couple Huo Xin to the Welcome Building under Pilot Mansion. Upon their arrival, they indeed saw Xu Xingguang and Huo Wen’an standing before the Welcome Building.

Tomorrow is the big wedding day, yet they appeared as usual.

Xu Xingguang wore a simple white camisole and black long pants.

Huo Wen’an sported a black shirt, black long pants, the two standing together exchanging words. At the sound of engines, they raised their heads, spotting the familiar faces alighting from the vehicle, and couldn’t help but smile.

”Uncle Xie, Aunt Cang, Sister Linlin, Aunt Su, Aunt Du...” Lastly, Huo Wen’an glanced at Huo Xin, calling softly, ”Sis.”

Instantly, everyone present, including Huo Lan, looked at Huo Xin with surprise.

Previously, Huo Lan had been curious about this woman’s identity. Upon hearing Huo Wen’an call her his sister, and recalling rumors about Huo Wen’an’s background, he understood the woman’s identity.

Huo Wei is Huo Wen’an’s cousin, Huo Xin is Huo Wei’s daughter, logically, Huo Xin should call Huo Wen’an uncle.

But having grown up together, this form of address will likely remain jumbled.

”Mm.” Huo Xin approached, hugging Huo Wen’an and Xu Xingguang, ”Wishing you happiness.”

”Thank you.”

”Let’s chat inside.”

Xu Xingguang and Huo Wen’an stayed to have dinner with them, and, witnessed by Uncle Xie and others, each ate a Ghost Talisman ’Demon-breaking Egg.’ Then, Uncle Xie took out an embroidered picture from the suitcase.

On it, a large character for joy, comprised of over a hundred smaller joyful characters.

Uncle Xie handed the joy picture to Huo Wen’an, ”This is a Hundred Joyful Pictures. As you know, our Cangshan Town has always been a remote village. Many customs differ from those elsewhere.”

”The Hundred Joyful Pictures was stitched by every household in Cangshan Town, with each family embroidering one joy character, joined together. Only those newlyweds recognized by the entire town can receive the Hundred Joyful Pictures.”

Uncle Xie didn’t feel their gift was meager.

In Cangshan Town, every couple of newlyweds prides themselves on receiving the Hundred Joyful Pictures.

”A Zui, Miss Xu, we wish you marital happiness and a smooth journey in life!”