On the eve of 50

Yin Li shifted his body and turned his head to see the sleeping face of the woman resting on his shoulder.

The action of getting up was immediately abandoned by myself.

His gaze swept over the other person's face inch by inch, tracing the features over and over again. As he looked closely at the marks on the neck, a strange sense of satisfaction suddenly arose in his heart.

Not long after, when the sunlight was blindingly bright, the person in my arms stirred.

"Master is awake? Have some water."

A cup of warm water was brought to her lips. Chu Qing subconsciously tilted her head back in response, and a few drops of water unruly trickled down her cheeks. Yin Li's eyes darkened.

Just now, I don't know if it was my imagination, but it seemed like Master kept glancing at my eyes, intentionally or unintentionally?

However, after closing his eyes and carefully sensing it, he found that the spirit pearl had indeed become much more docile.

As usual, Yin Li was called away to handle some matters, while Chu Qing also began to gradually complete her own plans.

She took out the secret talisman and contacted Hua Qi, who had been silent for a long time.

"Qingge, I've finally received news from you."

"Hua Qi, I need you to cooperate with me in putting on a show."

"Okay, when?"

"The exact time hasn't been set yet, but you should have heard—"

"The wedding date is the wedding date."

Chu Qing pondered for a moment, then nodded: "That's right."

"That would be the easiest time to escape, and I reckon Wen Ruyu will start making his move soon. I need to find him on that day."

"No problem, I'll have Mo Yu and the others keep an eye on things from the shadows. When you come out, just go straight there. But Qingge, are you—all ready?"

"Hmm, basically no problem."

Hua Qi didn't dare ask her what her method was, but he had a bad feeling in his heart. It wasn't a premonition about whether he could defeat Wen Ruyu, but rather—about Chu Qingge.

She's too strong-willed; she shoulders everything herself without saying a word. Sigh.

Hua Qi sighed deeply. The tea tasted much more bitter than usual. Both of them knew the reason but didn't ask any further questions. After confirming the general process, they broke off contact.

"Master! Master!"

Soon, news came from Mo Yu. Chu Qing raised an eyebrow slightly, waiting for the other party to continue.

"We almost fell into their trap! Luckily, we had the demons with us."

The four of them found a secluded spot and gathered together, still feeling the lingering fear. They were also thankful that Chi Yuanhan had been quick-witted and hadn't chased after them directly.

After listening carefully to the four people's explanations, Chu Qing understood Wen Ruyu's motives.

"Yes, you did a good job. He sent Ye Lang as bait. If Wen Ruyu wants the Snow Lotus, he won't be able to really do anything to the Mo family head, so they are safe for the time being."

"Thank you for your hard work these past few days. I'll find time to settle things with him when March comes."

Spring is here, flowers are blooming, all things are reviving, and it's time to get moving.

Now Chu Qing can only wait, sharing a bed with Yin Li day after day. The progress of extracting the demonic silk is getting faster and faster in the later stages, but the faster it is, the more chaotic the demonic energy will become.

Changing one's bloodline is no easy task. Only by accumulating enough demonic energy and then using secret methods can it be done without leaving a trace, but the pain involved is unbearable for ordinary people.

Late at night once again, Yin Li fell into a deep sleep. He had been busy with various matters recently, and his wedding was also being prepared intensively. The preliminary date, according to modern calculations, was around March 18th.

In this matter, Yin Li was as stubborn as a child. The closer the wedding date got, the longer he stayed by Chu Qing's side, as if he was afraid that she would run away if he wasn't careful.

The room was dimly lit, without the illumination of candles, with only a small patch of silvery moonlight shining in front of the bed. Chu Qing once again carefully felt the magic silk in her body. It was now in the final stage of solidifying her bloodline. With the help of the spirit pearl, she could complete the task before March.

The familiar pain once again coursed through her body along her meridians. She cast a sleeping spell on the other person, then quickly went to a small hut in the backyard and quietly sat down to meditate.

This was all thanks to Yin Li's orders. Ever since he had been sticking to Chu Qing almost all the time, he had ordered his people to remove the spies, both in the open and in the shadows, thus giving her time to build her own secret space.

At this moment, under the moonlight, Chu Qing's left palm was facing upwards, and a clear white fairy aura slowly swirled around it, while in contrast, her right hand was covered with intense purplish-red demonic aura.

One is a celestial being, the other a demon; one is both righteous and wicked.

The most malleable half-demon physique in the world is hidden within the Elder, a fact known to all.

[System, what is Yin Li's corruption level?]

[Current corruption level - 5]

As soon as the system finished speaking, Chu Qing slightly curled the corners of her lips. She knew that the other party would not completely let down their guard until they got married, but she had been very obedient recently, and her "darkening value" had slowly decreased.

[System, do you still stand by what you promised me?]

Rest assured, if the mission is successful, the Supreme God will naturally grant one wish.

【good. 】

She continued to use the secret technique, constantly improving her cultivation level while changing her bloodline.

The enemy is Wen Ruyu, and we must devote all our energy to dealing with him.

As dawn broke again, Yin Li seemed to be sleeping even more soundly than yesterday. This time, when he opened his eyes, Chu Qing was already up.

Before she could recover from her dazed state, a sentence from the person beside her bed struck her like a thunderbolt: "Yin Li, could you—could you perhaps exercise a little more restraint?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yin Li frowned and opened his eyes slightly. The last trace of sleepiness vanished without a trace because of those words. He turned his head with a complicated expression, and when no one was paying attention, a blush crept up his ears and onto his cheeks.

"Ahem, Master, are you feeling tired?"

Chu Qing choked up, and said with a hint of disappointment, "I'm worried about your health!"

This time, Yin Li finally stopped pretending to be strong. He squinted and recalled the past. He didn't know when he had started sleeping more. He even suspected that his master had used some means to deliberately make him like this, but he didn't find anything unusual.

Could it really be that he was too indulgent?

Upon hearing this thought, Yin Li felt somewhat embarrassed. It was impossible; his physique was exceptionally strong, how could this be?

But what she thought in her heart often turned into something else entirely in her actions. Yin Li also felt that she had gone a bit too far lately and should have been more considerate, especially since they were getting married soon, and after the wedding…

"Don't worry, Master, I will be careful."

He coughed again to cover his guilt, banishing the filthy thoughts from his mind. He didn't dare to look at Chu Qing even once, and hurriedly straightened his clothes, saying, "Disciple remembered that there are still things to take care of. Master, please rest well."

"oh"

Chu Qing watched the other person leave with a playful expression, a huge weight finally lifted from her heart. Knowing this kid's personality, if she didn't guide him in the right direction, he would suspect her again sooner or later.

The bloodline process is about to be completed, and the spirit pearl will no longer need to be taken from the other party. Now, apart from cultivating a solid foundation, all that is left is to wait.

Whether it was Heaven's intervention or Chu Qing's destined task, they were worried that Wen Ruyu might make other moves beforehand, but Zhao Jing'an and the others had been keeping a close eye on things these past few days and hadn't noticed anything unusual.

Perhaps both sides are waiting for the right moment to make a final decision.

As the weather warms up and the ice and snow begin to melt, the grass has already quietly sprouted, and the Demon Realm is more lively than usual.

If before only a few maids and servants had a faint joy on their faces, now this joy is about to spread throughout the entire realm of immortals and demons.

There were still about two weeks until the official wedding date, but the red silks had already been hung up from top to bottom, and the people in charge of the work wished they could wash the palace three times over from morning to night.

This was Chu Qing's first time trying on wedding attire.

Wearing a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, her red dress was made of the finest fabric, with delicate gold thread sewn into the hem and sleeves. A flowing cloud-patterned Suzhou-embroidered phoenix belt cinched her waist, perfectly outlining her exquisite figure.

The headdress was heavy yet incredibly noble; all of its style and preferences were designed by Yin Li's servants according to the highest status of a human wedding.

Perhaps the master dislikes complicated matters, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and he wanted to make it unforgettable for her, to make her shine flawlessly on that day.

"Master, you are so beautiful."

A hoarse voice suddenly came from behind, and the next moment, a pair of large hands wrapped around the waist, and the two bodies pressed tightly together.

Chu Qing couldn't turn around completely, but when she turned her head to the side, she caught a glimpse of most of Yin Li's face.

The other person was also dressed in a red robe, but it was different from the usual red. At this moment, he exuded a youthful and refined air, with a gentle smile on his lips and his eyes sparkling as he looked at Chu Qing as if she were the only treasure in the world.

When Chu Qing saw Yin Li dressed like this for the first time, her heart skipped a beat. She stared at him, momentarily speechless.

The warm sun shone with golden light, and the servants withdrew with a satisfied air, leaving the two of them alone together.

An ambiguous atmosphere gradually emerged, their breaths mingling, their red lips drawing ever closer...

It wasn't until the soft, warm touch came that Chu Qing realized what she had done.

At this moment, the two embraced tightly, their lips pressed together. Unlike the biting and passionate kisses of the past, their kiss was now precious and sacred.

Yin Li kissed the only moon in his heart, so carefully and reluctantly.

Chu Qing cooperated with him throughout, and she also kissed the light in her heart, the warm sun that dispelled the gloom in her heart.

It's unclear how much time passed, or who stepped back first, but when they parted, neither of them spoke.

"If the master thinks it fits well, let them keep this set."

"Okay, I like it."

"As long as Master likes it."

Yin Li reached out and smoothed out the tiny wrinkles on her clothes, her inner satisfaction seemingly overflowing, her happiness almost unreal.

"Master, will you really marry me?"

His fingertips lingered on the cuff of his sleeve, and he loosely tightened his grip, but the force was not to be underestimated.

Yes, it will.

Chu Qing turned around and looked up, speaking each word with unwavering determination.

"I will." I will marry you, but only until marriage.

Yin Li stood still, staring back at the other person. After a while, he let out a soft laugh, his face regaining its previous gentleness: "Disciple believes in Master. Master—would never lie to disciple."

"Fifteen days left."

"Um?"

"There are still fifteen days left, Master. I'm very anxious."

Chu Qing wanted to laugh. She raised her hand to reach the top of the other person's head, and Yin Li obediently lowered his head, burying his face completely in the crook of her neck.

When his hands touched her lustrous black hair, he couldn't help but stroke it gently, like petting an animal.

"Master is also anxious, but the auspicious date has already been set, so there's no reason to change it now."

"good."

Yin Li bit his lip, suppressing the restlessness and agitation in his heart. Since his master had already admitted that he would stay by his side, what was there for him to worry about?

Master, please stay here forever...

[Author's Note]

Okay, next chapter is the wedding!!!

The wedding scene is finally finished, it's almost over!!! [Crying emoji]