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Jiang Huali looked at the black and gold token in her hand and asked, "What is this?"
"A token that can command the demon army." Xuan Qing lowered his eyes. "Seeing it is like seeing me."
Jiang Huali held the tassel on the token, which was engraved with a strange totem, with a dragon in the middle.
She smiled and asked, "Why would I give it to you?"
Xuan Qing took her other hand, rubbed his face against it, and said, "If I ever upset you in the future, you can use it to kill me."
“The token is above my command,” he said.
Jiang Huali feigned surprise: "Why would I want to kill you?"
She thought for a moment and said, "If you fall in love with someone else, I'll just find someone better."
"Hmm... If you're going to kill your wife to prove your Dao, then you really need to be careful." She smiled and rubbed his face.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Qing was startled and covered her mouth in grievance, saying through gritted teeth, "What are you saying?"
How could he bear to hurt her, much less betray her?
Jiang Huali pushed his hand away, smiling brightly: "Then what were you saying just now?"
Xuanqing met her gaze, and looking at the smile in her eyes, he suddenly understood something.
He leaned closer to Jiang Huali, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "You agreed."
Jiang Huali tilted her head.
"Yes, I agreed." She smiled slyly.
"My husband."
Xuanqing's breath hitched, and he gently pushed her onto the bed, showering her with kisses.
Jiang Huali hadn't expected that the other party would be so easily amused, getting excited over just one word, "husband."
A warm, humid atmosphere wafted between the two. The token was tossed aside, and the bed curtains fell, concealing a seductive scene.
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The news of the Demon Lord's upcoming wedding quickly spread throughout the Three Realms.
There is much discussion from all sides.
Most people only know that the Demon Realm regime changed hands not long ago, but few know what the new Demon Lord looks like.
Therefore, when Yu Tian saw the invitation sent to Lingxiao Sect, the floor of the council hall was shattered by her Sun Chasing Sword.
She immediately sent a message to Jiang Huali.
[Reply immediately.]
Jiang Huali looked at the two cold characters that appeared in mid-air, then turned to Xuan Qing, who was stuffing the room full of betrothal gifts into her storage bag, and said, "Senior Sister told me to go back."
Xuan Qing paused, looked over, and his disappointment was clearly visible.
Jiang Huali said, "The wedding process of the human race is very complicated. Don't stuff so many things into my storage bag. Maybe my senior sister will throw it out when we get back to the sect."
Xuanqing stopped what he was doing and said, "These are all yours. I'll take you back in a bit."
He walked over, bent down and kissed Jiang Huali, "Wait for me."
Jiang Huali returned to Lingxiao Sect unharmed that very night.
Then he was taken to the council chamber.
Dao Chen and Yu Tian were both there, along with other elders from the sect.
Jiang Huali sat down in her seat and said, "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to come to the council hall so late?"
"How about we talk again tomorrow?"
Yu Tian glared at her and said, "Junior sister, tell me the truth, was it that demon who coerced you?"
Jiang Huali quickly waved her hand: "No, senior sister, he and I are in love with each other."
She put on a well-behaved act.
Yu Tian's hand was on the armrest of the chair. When he heard this, he couldn't control his strength, and the armrest groaned and cracked in several places.
The elder standing to the side: "..."
This is top-quality spirit wood!
The main reason for summoning Jiang Huali at this time was to understand the situation.
Jiang Huali told the truth.
Yu Tian's expression turned slightly cold: "You said you were going down the mountain to look for something, is that the bastard you're looking for?"
Jiang Huali sat upright, looked at Yu Tian with sincere eyes, and slowly nodded.
She had discovered early on that Yu Tian had a severe case of being obsessed with his junior sister, and the fact that he said such things now showed that he was quite angry.
Dao Chen spoke up in time, breaking the strange atmosphere: "Alright, it's getting late, everyone go back."
Yu Tian raised his eyes: "Master."
Dao Chen waved his sleeve: "I'm afraid no matter how much you say, your junior sister won't change her mind."
After saying that, he looked at Jiang Huali and said, "Go back and get some rest."
Jiang Huali nodded: "Understood, Master."
After leaving the council hall, Jiang Huali followed behind Yu Tian, glancing at his slightly cold expression.
She walked to a spot next to Yu Tian and extended her right hand, which was clenched into a fist.
"Senior sister," Jiang Huali said, opening her arms, "look."
Her spiritual energy transformed into dazzling fireworks that exploded in her palm, falling like stars.
Yu Tian's cold expression softened, and she said helplessly, "You."
Jiang Huali withdrew her hand and smiled, "Senior sister, I was telling you the truth tonight, so you don't need to worry about me."
She hugged Yu Tian's arm: "If I am bullied, I will tell you immediately and ask you to stand up for me."
Yu Tian's lips curled up slightly: "Glib tongue."
...
A few days later, Xuanqing visited Lingxiao Sect with betrothal gifts.
The long gift list included all sorts of rare and precious items, things that fly in the sky, run on the ground, and swim in the sea.
Countless magical artifacts and secret scrolls, and even dozens of secret realms were sent over via a mustard seed space, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
Although Xuanqing's clothes today were still based on black, they were much more flamboyant than usual, unlike his usual simple and plain attire.
He stood in the center of the hall where Lingxiao Sect received guests, tall and elegant, with clear features and a refined demeanor, truly a gentleman.
The wedding invitations have already been sent to all parties. Sending betrothal gifts at this time is simply acting first and informing others later.
Jiang Huali sat to the side, looking at the gift list, her heart completely unmoved.
Xuanqing prepared two betrothal gifts, one of which he had already given to her when they were in the Demon Realm.
This document was sent to Lingxiao Sect as a way to reaffirm the couple's marriage.
After the demon servants presented the gift list, Xuan Qing finally sat down in the seat arranged for him by the Lingxiao Sect.
He looked up at Jiang Huali, who was eating pastries. She smiled at him after noticing his gaze.
A hint of a smile appeared in Xuanqing's eyes.
The two were seated furthest apart in the entire hall, which showed that Lingxiao Sect was very dissatisfied with him.
Within the Lingxiao Sect, the people who were dissatisfied with Xuanqing were naturally Yu Tian and Dao Chen.
But Jiang Huali is in love with this person, so they will not forcibly separate the two.
They could only secretly send some rare and precious materials to Jiang Huali's courtyard so that she wouldn't be bewitched by Xuan Qing.
The marriage between the two was thus arranged.
Before the wedding, Jiang Huali lived in Lingxiao Sect. The wedding preparations were all handled by Xuanqing, and she only needed to choose the plan she liked.
Dao Chen temporarily left the sect to find something to repair Jiang Huali's inner core.
The items found that could help repair the inner core and nourish the meridians were sent back to the Lingxiao Sect by spirit pigeons and handed over to the Qingyang Peak Master to refine spiritual medicine.
If Liu Mulin were still alive, he would definitely handle this matter personally.
Jiang Huali usually practiced swordsmanship with Yu Tian at Tianyuan Peak. After finishing her practice, she would go to the courtyard to brew the tea that Chu Yunxin had sent.
Jiang Huali had always been curious about the relationship between Yu Tian and Chu Yun. After Yu Tian found out, he smiled and said, "Many years ago, when I went down the mountain to train, I helped him by chance. His swordsmanship was good. I often went to him to spar, and we became familiar with each other over time."
"I don't think Lord Chu uses his sword very often." Jiang Huali recalled the time she met Chu Yun; he was always drinking tea, reading storybooks, and fiddling with some strange gadgets.
"He said he was too old to wield swords," Yu Tian said with some dissatisfaction. "He was clearly lying."
Jiang Huali: That was definitely a scam.
Ancient demons possessed profound magical power, and age meant nothing to them, merely a fleeting moment.
Every day, Jiang Huali had to drink a bowl of dark medicinal soup sent by Qingyang Peak. The medicine had little effect, but it was better than nothing.
She tried to absorb spiritual energy and cultivate her inner core again. Perhaps because of the spiritual medicine, her sluggish meridians felt a little loosened.
If her inner core cannot be repaired, even if she can use spiritual power through the thread of energy, without cultivation, her lifespan will inevitably be shortened.
In the evening, Xuanqing came to Jiang Huali's courtyard as usual.
The Lingxiao Sect had defensive formations, but they were nothing to him.
Jiang Huali was half-reclining on the couch, reading a storybook.
This is a trendy notebook that Chu Yun gave to Yu Tian when he brought her tea.
Hearing footsteps, Jiang Huali put down her storybook and looked up.
Xuanqing was placing his sword on the weapon rack.
Jiang Huali asked curiously, "Let me see the sword I gave you."
Xuan Qing paused, a hint of something unreadable in his eyes, and took the sword.
Jiang Huali took the sword and touched the two characters "Xuanqing" engraved on the hilt.
"Your sword is quite peculiar." Jiang Huali's fingers accidentally touched the blade, and the blade, which should have been extremely sharp, seemed to come alive, becoming dull before cutting her hand.
She touched the entirely black blade of the sword.
Xuanqing suddenly let out a muffled groan.
Jiang Huali asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you?"
This sword was forged from a portion of Xuanqing's demonic bone, and he could connect with it to his sea of consciousness at any time.
He would never do this when killing someone. Now that the sword was in Jiang Huali's hand, when her hand touched the blade, it was as if she were caressing him.
A slight tremor rose in my soul.
Xuan Qing took the sword from her hand and said calmly, "The blade is sharp, be careful not to hurt your hand."
He then sheathed his sword and placed it aside.
Jiang Huali looked at his slightly reddened earlobes, lost in thought.
As time passed, the wedding day soon arrived.
There is a saying that the newlyweds should not see each other the day before their wedding.
Xuanqing used to come looking for Jiang Huali every day. Although he did not appear the day before the wedding, he used his spiritual power to create a little figure to accompany her.
Jiang Huali looked at the little figure gulping down water while perched on the edge of a teacup, and reached out to poke it.
The petty person, caught off guard, was poked and fell onto the table.
It seemed to be stunned for a moment, then reached out its chubby hand and hugged Jiang Huali's fingers.
Jiang Huali smiled slightly.
On the day of the grand wedding, the glow of the sunset stretched from Lingxiao Sect all the way to the border of the Demon Realm.
Jiang Huali wore a bright red wedding dress, adorned with a phoenix coronet and a red embroidered shawl.
Xuan Qing stood in front of her, also dressed in red, his eyes full of smiles, and reached out his hand to her.
Jiang Huali took his hand.
During the Demon Lord's wedding, he used the divine artifact, the Azure Sky Jade, to shatter the void and connect the Lingxiao Sect with the entrance to the Demon Realm.
The once lifeless Demon Palace has been completely transformed, meticulously decorated to be solemn and festive. All the items used are of the highest quality and extremely luxurious. Demon servants come and go, leading guests from all directions, with constant congratulations.
"The Demon Lord and the Empress are truly a match made in heaven!" exclaimed a tall demon general.
"That's right! They truly are a perfect match, like mandarin ducks flying wing to wing!"
Chi Hua, standing to the side, twitched his eye. A group of burly demons had suddenly become quite scholarly.
After paying respects to Heaven and Earth, they entered the bridal chamber.
Xuan Qing pushed open the door and strode in.
The demon servant closed the palace doors behind him.
The palace furnishings had all been changed. Now, the candlelight flickered, and his beloved sat upright in the red tent. His heart, like the candlelight, burned intensely.
Gently lifting the veil, the face I had been longing for appeared before my eyes.
Her bright eyes sparkled, and her lips were like vermilion.
Through the flickering candlelight, our eyes met, and everything seemed like a dream.
Only after drinking the nuptial wine did this dream become a reality.
“I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” Xuan Qing said in a low voice.
The distance between the two grew closer and closer, their breaths mingling, and Jiang Huali looked up and smiled.
"Me too."
In the bridal chamber, candles are lit, silk curtains hang low, warm light ripples, and the spring night is fleeting.
As night fell, Jiang Huali had already fallen into a deep sleep within the heavy red curtains.
Xuan Qing propped himself up on his upper body and gently kissed her forehead.
He helped Jiang Huali sit up against the bed, then took out a jade box that exuded a chilling aura, opened it, and inside was half a golden inner core.
As spiritual energy circulated, the inner core floated out of the cold jade box and merged into Jiang Huali's dantian.
Jiang Huali relaxed her brow. In her dream, she felt a warm sensation all over her body, and spiritual energy gently filled her meridians, gathering in her dantian, slowly repairing the shape of a complete inner core.
If Xuanlong's half of its inner core were left outside, it would likely attract countless cultivators who would pursue it.
Xuanqing carefully put away the empty jade box, tucked Jiang Huali back into the brocade quilt, and held her as they fell into a deep sleep.
Jiang Huali slept for a long time, and the first thing she noticed when she woke up was the difference in her body.
She was stunned as she felt the extra inner core in her dantian.
One arm was still wrapped around her waist. Jiang Huali turned her head slightly to look at Xuan Qing's peaceful sleeping face.
It goes without saying who was behind this.
Jiang Huali was slightly confused and did not notice that the person next to her had woken up at some point.
Xuanqing hugged her, his cheek naturally nuzzling against hers, his voice a little hoarse: "Awake? Is anything bothering you?"
Jiang Huali came to her senses: "What's going on?"
"What did you use to repair my inner core?"
Xuanqing kissed the corner of her lips: "I'll give you half of my inner core."
His inner elixir?
Jiang Huali was momentarily unsure whether to feel shock, anger, or gratitude. She quickly shook Xuan Qing's arm and exclaimed, "You dissected your own inner core?!"
She had her inner core destroyed, so she naturally knew the pain of having her inner core removed alive.
Xuanqing held her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, it won't hurt."
Jiang Huali buried her face in his chest, wiping the warmth from the corner of her eyes onto it, and said, "Why did you do this? Even without an inner core, I can still use spiritual power..."
Xuanqing embraced her and whispered in her ear, "Because I want to be with you forever."
May we be together forever, never to be apart.
Until death.
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After getting married, Jiang Huali spent most of her time living in the Demon Palace, occasionally going out for fun with Xuan Qing in disguise, or returning to Lingxiao Sect to visit her master and senior sister.
However, Yu Tian and Dao Chen didn't spend much time at the sect, and Jiang Huali could only go back when they were both there.
The fact that she was able to fuse with half of Xuanqing's inner core so smoothly back then was also thanks to the pile of dark spiritual herbs she drank.
Xuanqing has been busy with matters concerning the Demon Clan lately, and Jiang Huali is really bored staying in the Demon Palace. Just then, Mingyao sent a letter inviting her to travel to Miao territory, so she abandoned Xuanqing and ran away.
There are countless novel things in Miao territory. Jiang Huali was initially a little afraid of those Gu worms, but she gradually adapted under Mingyao's guidance.
She had a great time and told Xuanqing not to come looking for her. It was a full month before she returned to the Demon Palace.
After returning, she plunged into the library again, which made Xuanqing, who hadn't seen her for a long time, feel very aggrieved.
This grievance was also vented in bed at night.
Jiang Huali was surprisingly energetic tonight. After washing up, she and Xuan Qing sat on the small couch by the window.
Xuanqing watched her secretly fiddling with something and couldn't help but chuckle, "What else do you want to do? Aren't you tired?"
"I have something to show you."
Jiang Huali looked at him and took his right hand as she spoke.
She used her spiritual power to make a small cut on each of their palms, chanting incantations as spiritual power flowed through her hands.
A mark appeared above their clasped hands, emitted a golden light, absorbed all the flowing blood, and then turned into light spots that flowed into their hearts.
Xuanqing sensed a faint connection between the two of them.
"What is this?" He seemed to have guessed something, and his tone became somewhat bitter.
"A Pact of Unity." Jiang Huali used her spiritual power to heal their wounds, then smiled at Xuan Qing and said, "Do you like it?"
The Heart-to-Heart Pact is a two-way mark, usually a contract between Daoist partners. If one party changes their mind after the contract is formed, they will suffer the pain of having their heart devoured.
For this reason, it is often used as a way for couples to express their true feelings.
In this lifetime, there is only one person.
Xuan Qing leaned in for a kiss, his eyes seemingly burning with desire. In the mingling of their breaths, he gave his answer: "I like you."
After the kiss, Jiang Hua nestled into Xuan Qing's arms.
She played with Xuanqing's hand, then remembered something and said, "Mingyao said there's a lantern festival in Ming'an Town in a few days. Would you like to go check it out together?"
Xuanqing grasped her hand in return and said, "Okay."
The Lantern Festival is a tradition in Ming'an Town that has been passed down for hundreds of years.
On this day, the town holds a grand celebration, where many vendors set up stalls selling novel and fun items and perform variety shows, and there is also a fireworks display at night.
After the fireworks display, people would release lanterns into the river to express their wishes.
Jiang Huali held Xuan Qing's hand as they weaved through the bustling crowd.
They arrived at a stall selling lanterns, and Jiang Huali took out her money and bought two different lanterns.
He handed one of the lamps to Xuanqing, and the two went to the riverbank.
Brilliant fireworks burst in the sky, then fell and disappeared into the night.
A large crowd had already gathered on the riverbank. Jiang Huali found a spot and squatted down with Xuan Qing by the river.
Write your wishes on the lanterns and place them in the river, letting them drift away with the flowing water. Those who are sincere will receive the blessings of the gods.
Jiang Huali wrote her wish on the lantern, wanting to take the opportunity to see what Xuanqing had written.
Unexpectedly, he turned her head to the side and said gently, "Don't peek."
If you don't want to watch it, then don't.
After the fireworks ended, many people put their lanterns into the river.
Jiang Huali and Xuan Qing lowered the lanterns together, watching the flickering candlelight on them drift away along the river.
The two looked at each other, and Jiang Huali raised her hand to cover them with her sleeve, placing a kiss on Xuan Qing's lips.
Xuanqing cupped her face and returned the kiss.
The night was as still as water, and the writing on the lanterns floating on the river was faintly visible—
"May we be safe and well, and never be separated, life after life."
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