Chapter 30: Wedding Ceremony with Heaven and Earth, New Love and Old Love, So, Do You Love Me? ...

"This is outrageous! It's utterly disregard for human ethics!"

Lian Feng was so angry that he cursed, "Such absurd behavior, disregarding all etiquette and rules, Jiang Yu, what are you trying to do now? Have you ever heard of any sect or family in this world acting like this?"

He spoke so excitedly that all the powder on his face fell off, revealing a face covered in bruises and a ring of almost black marks around his eyes.

Lian Quesheng saw that he was trying so hard to hold back his laughter, but finally he couldn't help it anymore and bent over laughing out loud. "Elder Lian... did you go thief last night?"

Lian Feng clenched his fists, wanting to curse, but the sect leader of Xingchenque was still there. Given his indulgence of Lian Quesheng, he figured he'd be dead the moment he opened his mouth.

After a while, Lian Feng suddenly realized something, "You were the one last night."

Lian Quesheng blinked.

The scene quieted down for a moment because of what Jiang Yu had just said, but the silence was fleeting, as if the last restraint had been broken. Exclamations mixed with insults and doubts once again took the lead, and the noise was so loud that apart from a few people next to him, no one else could be heard speaking.

Shen Qinggui stood in front. Before, Lian Quesheng had been there to cover for him, but now that no one was there, he was all alone. Some of the people who had seen him before even began to doubt their own eyes.

"Who is that? Do you recognize him?" "You tell me first, I'm not sure."

“Why does he look a bit like Sect Leader Shen?” “I think so too, but not quite.” Two of the bolder ones crept up to Shen Qinggui, their eyes almost slits. “He does look a little different, but something just feels off.”

Li was standing behind the two men and could hear their whispers. Hearing this, he also secretly glanced at Shen Qinggui.

Could it be that Young Master Jiang only made advances on him because he looks like Sect Leader Shen? If that's the case, then Young Master Shen is in a really bad situation.

Just then, Zheng Min had already sent someone to retrieve the portrait of Shen Jiuxu from the shop. Li Ye looked at it again and realized that what the two men had said was all true.

These look so alike, they're practically identical!

Apart from the difference in pupil color, could they really be the same person?

In the portrait, Shen Jiuxu is dressed in rouge-colored clothes, and his black pupils look calm and composed. As for Young Master Shen, his pupils are very light in color, even with a hint of bluish-green. He is not so solemn and looks more like a young and dashing playboy.

Shen Qinggui could naturally hear their discussion. These people were practically right up to his face; if he still couldn't see them, then he might really be blind.

He didn't think it was a coincidence that he and Shen Jiuxu looked alike. As a divine tree, the kind that was unique in the world, Shen Qinggui was very clear that there was an inseparable connection between him and Shen Jiuxu.

With the addition of Lian Gu's outburst calling him "Junior Brother," he became certain that he was indeed Shen Jiuxu.

Jiang Feiwan's previous Daoist partner was him, and her current Daoist partner is still him. A myriad of emotions surged within him. Shen Qinggui didn't know if Jiang Feiwan genuinely didn't recognize him or was deliberately teasing him.

But he was also very glad that, over and over again, he had come to like Jiang Feiwan.

The commotion on the stage gradually grew louder, causing the people below to immediately stop their noise. Lian Feng cursed Lian Gu in his heart, thinking that at such a crucial moment, he had actually left him to shoulder the burden alone. He vowed to teach Lian Gu a lesson when he became the sect leader.

"So, Jiang Yu, it was you and Lian Quesheng who made the move last night. Don't think I don't know that Lian Quesheng uses these talismans most often. The reason I can't move is because he used a freezing talisman."

Lian Feng, having figured it out, was so angry that he drew his sword and was about to attack, but before he could get close to Jiang Yu, Chu Jue pulled him back.

As expected, the famously protective Xingchenque Sect Leader quickly placed his hand on his sword and said gently, "Elder Lian, don't get angry over such a small matter. It's not good for your health. Jiang Yu and Que Sheng are still young and don't know any better, so they were just being silly. You're older, so don't take it to heart."

Chu Jue smiled, looking kind and approachable, but in reality, he used his wrist to force Lian Feng's sword, which was stuck in the middle and unable to move. His wrist was even a little sore, but he still pretended to be understanding and considerate.

“There is a medicine in Star Palace that is extremely effective. After applying it, not only will the pain disappear, but these bruises will also be gone. I will have them send the medicine to Elder Lian right away. Otherwise, please don’t hold it against them for my sake.”

Lian Feng could only agree, but Chu Jue was determined to push his luck. "I think Young Master Jiang's suggestion was excellent. It can both elect a new sect leader and preserve the rules of Shen Wu Ke. It's a win-win situation."

The audience fell silent once again.

The three major sects of the cultivation world—Starry Sky Palace, White Blade Sect, and Immortal Embrace Sect—each possess a token. When major events occur, the leaders of the three sects often gather to discuss them together. Shen Wuke, as a rising star, only gradually gained fame after Wenling Zhenren ascended to immortality and Shen Jiuxu became famous.

When Chu Jue spoke, Lian Feng didn't know what to say, but he was still angry. He was just one step away from becoming the new sect leader, and his resentment was magnified infinitely. However, when he met Jiang Yu's calm eyes, which were like a pool of lake water, he felt that the pressure was even greater than that of Chu Jue.

Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead as he watched Jiang Yu's hand touch the longsword. The blood on the blade was not completely dry, and it dripped from the tip, rolling together with the drop of sweat to form a bloody blur.

He really wanted to kill him; if he said "no," the sword in Jiang Yu's hand would immediately slash his neck.

Since injuring his wrist, Jiang Yu has rarely left Fuyou Palace. People outside have gradually forgotten his temper, but Lian Feng has seen the Jiang Yu of the past, and has seen that willful and reckless young man.

The sword at his waist was as white as snow, and he often wore a crimson flower with a thousand petals by his ear. Standing beside him was Shen Jiuxu, who was equally spirited.

Lian Feng had suffered many losses at their hands, and gradually learned to keep a low profile. Until the news of Jiang Yu's failed ascension came, he became arrogant again, but he was rarely seen after that, and he no longer had the opportunity to provoke him.

But at this moment, Jiang Yu's eyes held a ruthlessness and indifference that Lian Feng was familiar with, like the carefree young man from a few years ago.

"Sect Leader Chu is right. However, time is short today, and we may not be able to find a suitable person in a short time. Why don't we wait a few more days, and I will carefully select a few talented young people and send them to Young Master Jiang so that he can choose from them at his own pace?"

Lian Feng used all the composure he had ever possessed to force a smile onto his face. "Wouldn't it be better to find people with respectable family backgrounds to avoid future entanglements?"

"Elder, are you joking? You can't even pick good guards for your own courtyard, allowing someone to sneak in at night. Are you still going to pick people for Jiang Yu?"

Lian Quesheng raised his voice, "I'm afraid that if you bring over some other shady, morally corrupt, treacherous, and weak-willed people, Jiang Yu will go to great lengths, only to end up with an ingrate or a blockhead. How can they possibly shoulder the heavy responsibility of being the head of Shen Wuke Sect?"

"I think, Master, you could pick anyone at random, and they'd be better than the person Elder Lian painstakingly chose?"

Lian Feng gritted his teeth and swallowed his anger. Fortunately, Chu Jue was a man of principle. He glared at his disciple and smoothed his beard, which was trembling with rage. "Young Master Jiang should choose for himself. After all, he is a Daoist partner. How can we not ask for Young Master Jiang's opinion?"

Upon hearing this, the people below became excited, wishing they could immediately go home, dress up, and put on their most splendid clothes so they could stand out from the crowd. This was the position of sect leader of Shen Wuke, not to mention anything else.

“Master is right, Jiang Yu, why don’t you choose for yourself? I think this one is pretty good.” Lian Quesheng’s eyes darted around before finally settling on Shen Jiuxu. “A strong and healthy one, isn’t that great?”

Jiang Yu curled his lips into a smile, pretending not to see Lian Quesheng's half-revealed white teeth and exaggerated expression. Everyone looked in the direction he was pointing, and the scene erupted once again.

Lian Feng's expression turned grim as he began to realize something was amiss. He had clearly discussed things with Lian Gu long ago, and it was one thing that the other party hadn't shown up, but why had Shen Jiuxu appeared?

"Isn't this Sect Master Shen?" "Yes, could it be that Sect Master Shen ascended and then came down again?" "Sect Master Shen has been standing here the whole time; I've been watching him for quite a while."

"Once you ascend to heaven, can you descend from the Jade Terrace and Silver Palace?"

"I've heard that the eldest disciple of Huaixian Sect and his Daoist partner still stay in Cangming Mountain every day after their ascension. Sect Master Shen should be the same as them!"

Jiang Yu tilted his head towards Shen Qinggui in the crowd. The sword in his hand was still dripping blood, like pendants hanging on a red wedding dress. His fair skin and silver-white blade complemented each other, making it hard to look away.

Those beautiful eyes held Shen Qinggui. When the people surrounding him came down, they couldn't help but take a step back, clearing a narrow path that could only accommodate one person at a time.

"Marry me."

"If Sect Leader Shen is considered an old flame, then what am I?" Shen Qinggui mimicked his manner, tilting his head and smiling at Jiang Yu.

“My new love.” Jiang Yu reached out his hand to him, a few drops of blood on his well-defined knuckles. Shen Qinggui took his hand without hesitation, their fingers intertwined. With a smile in his eyes, he asked softly, “New love, old love, do you love me?”

"like."

Lian Quesheng grinned mischievously as he stared at the couple who, despite being intimate in bed, still acted like strangers. He couldn't help but admire their skill, unlike himself, who hadn't even held a girl's hand.

As a result, he earned a reputation for being a womanizer. Do people really only care about looks? He has the looks of a philanderer, which is his parents' fault.

"Sect Master Shen." The bearded old man beside Lian Feng stepped forward and bowed to Shen Qinggui without waiting for instructions.

"Hey, you're not even married yet, isn't it a bit too early to change your address?" Lian Quesheng teased. The old man continued, "Young Master Lian must have mistaken me for someone else. Isn't this the Sect Master's appearance? I just wonder why the Sect Master and Young Master Jiang are putting on this show together?"

"My name is Shen Qinggui."

He stood beside Jiang Yu, slightly taller than him, and apart from his clothes, he was exactly the same person in Shen Wuke's disciple's memory.

"Shen Qinggui, isn't he the sect leader?" "Could there really be someone in this world who looks so much like him? I've never heard of Sect Leader Shen having any brothers."

"This must be Elder Ye. Elder, you're really joking. I've been with Jiu Xu for over ten years, how could I not recognize his face? Look again, this is clearly not the same person. Dianxing, have someone bring Jiu Xu's life lamp."

Jiang Yu said frankly, "Even the elders probably think the same way, they just happened to see it clearly."

Lian Feng glared at Ye Shan, who had acted on his own initiative, and said, "Shut up, you idiot."

“Young Master Jiang is joking. Although this person looks similar to the sect leader, their eyes are different. As Jiu Xu’s senior brother, I can still recognize him. There’s no need to try. Ye Shan is just blind.”

"Elder, he clearly—" Ye Shan asked, puzzled. He tugged at Lian Feng's sleeve. Lian Feng was furious. It was bad enough that he didn't have someone like Lian Quesheng to help him, but why was he surrounded by idiots?

"roll."

If this person is really Shen Jiuxu, then there is truly no hope for the position of sect leader. Shen Jiuxu is like Mount Tai pressing down on my head.

But Shen Qinggui is different. Once he is convinced that Shen Qinggui is not Shen Jiuxu, he can easily find an excuse to suppress him as an elder and may be able to take back the position of sect leader.

"Elder Lian, don't be so fierce. Ye Shan is only trying to be kind." As soon as he finished speaking, Dian Xing came over with two soul lamps. "Young Master Jiang, Young Master Chen, please."

Jiang Yu had already sent people to prepare two soul lamps. The soul lamps of people in the world are different. They are all made by taking a drop of blood from the fingertip and putting it on the wick of the candle. Then the soul lamp will be lit. The soul lamp of a dead person will be extinguished and cannot be relit.

A large crowd gathered, all staring intently at the two lamps. The names of people were specially written in calligraphy on the brownish-yellow lamp surfaces. The soul lamp with Shen Jiuxu's name written on it was dim and extinguished.

"Then please, young master Shen, donate a drop of your blood."

Ye Shan stared wide-eyed at Shen Qinggui. How could people with almost identical appearances and figures not be the same person?

The life lamp still didn't light up, but the new life lamp glowed a bright yellow after being dripped with blood. Lian Feng breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't understand what Jiang Yu was planning, this meant he would have a chance to deal with Shen Qinggui in the future.

If Shen Jiuxu can't be touched, can't we at least touch Shen Qinggui?

"Everyone saw it clearly, right?"

"There really are two people." Ye Zishan's familiar loud voice resounded again. "To be honest, I also have a twin brother. He looks exactly like me. Why is that?"

"Could it be a case of mistaken identity?" As soon as he spoke, everyone's attention shifted to Ye Zishan. "But it's not unusual. I once saw someone who looked exactly like me and thought it was fate. But when I asked later, I found out he was my father's illegitimate son. Isn't that strange?"

Everyone burst into laughter, and no one cared about appearances anymore. Ye Zishan and Li Ye successfully completed the task Jiang Yu had assigned them and quietly slipped away from the crowd.

Only Xi Chuang silently watched the people on the stage. When Lian Quesheng looked around, he saw him and smiled at him.

"With all the sect leaders here, they can watch as Qinggui and I bow to heaven and earth. From now on, we'll be Daoist partners." Jiang Yu's voice was soft, but his attitude was resolute. Chu Jue was poked in the waist several times by Lian Quesheng, so he could only agree to watch from the side.

Lian Quesheng's illusion magic finally came in handy at this moment. With a wave of his hand, a vast expanse of red silk appeared before everyone, and magpies lined up in neat rows chirped and chattered.

Shen Qinggui's wedding attire was also revealed, and standing next to Jiang Yu, they looked like a perfect couple.

Light shone through the clouds, warming the earth. Xiang Zhanyi had somehow climbed back onto a branch, idly swaying the silver necklace around her neck. Even the sound of Quesheng bowing to heaven and earth, accompanied by spiritual energy, echoed throughout this place.

Two handsome men dressed in bright red wedding attire bowed slightly, their robes fluttering in the breeze. The clear sky and the solid earth stood as witnesses, watching them straighten up amidst laughter.

Shen Qinggui had no parents, and Jiang Yu's parents died early. He grew up in his uncle's house, where his grandfather, who was in poor health, was recuperating in the deep mountains. Lian Quesheng didn't say "bowing to the parents twice," and directly had the two bow to each other.

Shen Qinggui bent down and happened to see Jiang Yu's smiling face. From the first time he greeted Jiang Yu politely, only to be thrown out of the window, Shen Qinggui felt no anger but instead thought the man was cute. At that moment, Shen Qinggui knew he was completely doomed.

He was a sacred tree, which was planted on the same person twice, or perhaps more than twice.

"Should we still take them to the bridal chamber?" Lian Quesheng asked with a laugh, "In broad daylight."

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Author's note: If Lian Quesheng ever runs out of money and goes looking for a job, he can say he was a wedding emcee, hahaha, very professional!

Jiang Yu's new and old loves—what four-character idiom do you think the answer is? [Glasses] This is a quiz with a prize! Can you see the answer in the comments? A correct answer will get a red envelope and an extra chapter! [Pink Heart][Red Heart]

P.S.: Could I have some nutrient solution? I want some (blushes and runs away), goodnight!