Chapter 34: Qiqiao Gathering
Ji Chen stood under the pavilion, watching Jiang Jiu practicing sword in the courtyard. The wind swept through the remaining clouds. The moment he turned around, he saw the girl's delicate and slightly cold face. However, the moment she saw Ji Chen, she smiled.
"Master, I'm pretty good at this move, right?"
Jiang Jiu trotted up to Ji Chen, her face full of joy and boasting. She was very confident in her talent.
"Fine."
Ji Chen nodded slightly, and a warm look appeared on his indifferent face.
"No, no, no, you should praise me!"
Jiang Jiu shook his finger, a little dissatisfied with Ji Chen's attitude.
Before she could hear Ji Chen's answer, Jiang Jiu felt her eyes flush, and a demonic and wanton male voice fell into her ears, so close.
"If he doesn't praise you, I will praise you."
Xiao Nianzhong jumped lightly between Ji Chen and Jiang Jiu, separating the two.
"My disciple, the demon god doesn't need to worry about me."
Ji Chen's voice was cold. He turned around and pulled Jiang Jiu away from Xiao Nianzhong, moving the two of them a few meters away.
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Before Jiang Jiu could figure out what was going on, he was carried into the air.
"She's just your apprentice, not your wife! Why are you meddling so much?"
Xiao Nianzhong's face darkened and he rushed forward to snatch the person away.
The result was that Jiang Jiu was flying around in the air in a daze. Both of them were afraid of hurting her without using all their strength, but they also wanted to snatch her away, so they started fighting back and forth.
“That’s enough…that’s enough…”
Jiang Jiu weakly cried for help in the air, and then...
She finally landed in Fojiang's arms.
Jiang Jiumu raised his head with a frown and saw Fojiang's sharp jawline. As for why he described it that way, it was probably because he looked thinner than before.
The original Fojiang was not only plump and smooth, but also a well-proportioned little monk. However, his cheeks are now much thinner.
"I am here."
Fo Jiang patted Jiang Jiu's back soothingly.
"Damn it, bald donkey, you sneak attack again."
Xiao Nianzhong cursed and flew down from mid-air.
"Let her concentrate on her training and don't cause her any trouble."
Fo Jiang glanced at Xiao Nianzhong lightly, his tone unfathomable as if hinting at something.
Xiao Nian paused, a look of reluctance appearing on his face, but he still didn't continue to snatch the person away. He muttered to himself, sounding unconvinced and dissatisfied.
"It's all because I'm not strong enough..."
Jiang Jiu knew that after coming out of the illusion, each of them became keen on helping her practice and become stronger, so as to prevent the previous incident from happening again, and they wanted her to protect themselves.
Occasionally, Jiang Jiu could sense an emotion of loneliness in them, perhaps they were wondering why they didn't protect her.
"Alright, alright, I need to practice, stop messing around."
Jiang Jiu spoke up to smooth things over. She hadn't said a single harsh word to Xiao Nianzhong during this period. Xiao Meiqiu was very sensitive, and if she said anything, he would probably become withdrawn on the spot and mutter to herself every day.
Xiao Nianzhong uttered a muffled "hmm" and immediately transformed back into his original form. He flew in front of Jiang Jiu and whispered.
"You comfort me."
As soon as these words were spoken, Jiang Jiu clearly felt that Ji Chen and Fo Jiang's breath stagnated, and the atmosphere suddenly became weird.
But looking at the cute little Coal Ball who was acting coquettishly towards her, Jiang Jiu couldn't help but reach out and touch him.
"Be good, go play by yourself first."
Jiang Jiu sometimes had visions of herself as a kindergarten teacher, except that the people she looked at were a little too old and too strong.
She was still thinking when she suddenly felt someone pinching her waist. It didn't hurt, but it was full of dissatisfaction.
Turning around, Fo Jiang still had that compassionate and serious look on her face, and it was completely impossible to tell that he had just pinched her waist.
“…”
Jiang Jiu was helpless. She didn't even have a solution for this situation.
After Xiao Nian left again, Ji Chen and Fo Jiang watched Jiang Jiu practicing sword together.
Fo Jiang leaned against the locust tree in the courtyard, twirling the Buddhist beads in his hand, his eyes like a stream of warm water passing through Jiang Jiu from time to time.
Ji Chen was still standing in his original position, watching Jiang Jiu's sword moves intently under the pavilion.
The two of them were clearly separated, and for a moment there was even some harmony between them.
But the person who felt uncomfortable became Jiang Jiu. Being stared at by two such eyes, she felt uncomfortable all over.
"I can't practice anymore."
After another failed sword move, Jiang Jiu turned around helplessly and said to the two of them.
"My mind is not at peace."
Ji Chen's expression was indifferent, but his tone was a little heavier.
“....”
Jiang Jiu was at a loss for words. He couldn't say that he couldn't practice sword skills because he was being watched and felt uncomfortable all over, right?
I feel like these two people will be sad after hearing this.
"I'm so tired today."
Jiang Jiu said sincerely.
"Want to take a break?"
Fo Jiang suddenly interrupted.
"Um...."
Jiang Jiu hesitated. He wanted to rest but didn't really want to. He wanted to practice but couldn't concentrate.
"Master will accompany you for a walk. There are also interesting gatherings in the Ninth Heaven."
Ji Chen did not blame Jiang Jiu too much, but made serious suggestions and responded to Jiang Jiu's requests. He has always been like this and just hopes that Jiang Jiu will be happy every day.
"Today happens to be the day for Qiqiao (Qi Qiao), so the gathering will be very lively."
Ji Chen didn't like the worldly atmosphere very much, but after Ji Ling's death, he still restored some festival gatherings. Even immortals should have the opportunity to entertain themselves and should not suppress their divinity.
But it just so happened that this decision would allow Jiang Jiu to go out and relax.
"Huh?"
Jiang Jiu was surprised and her eyes fell on Fo Jiang. Suddenly, she realized that this was the reason why Fo Jiang was waiting here. It turned out that he wanted to go to the Qiqiao Fair with her.
Yunshuili, Longxuan, Xiao Nianzhong, Chili and Yu Zimo are not human and are not so sensitive to human festivals, but Fojiang and Ji Chen are different, they are all human.
"So... do you want to go together?"
Jiang Jiu hesitated for a moment, but still extended an invitation to Fo Jiang. Fo Jiang had been waiting for so long, and if she just left with Ji Chen like that, she would feel a little sorry for Fo Jiang.
Of course, doing this is a bit unfair to Ji Chen.
The Q-version character in Jiang Jiu's heart cried bitterly.
"Um."
Fo Jiang nodded slightly in response. His expression seemed unchanged, but in fact, the corners of his mouth secretly rose two pixels.
Ji Chen didn't seem to have any objection, but in fact, he secretly clenched his sleeves with his five fingers, and his eyes met with Fo Jiang's in the air, almost sparks flying.
Regardless, the three of them set off.
The Qiqiao gathering in the upper realm is similar to that in the mortal world, but different. The red thread spindle placed by the God of Marriage here can really help you find someone you like and form a bond with him/her.
The huge peach tree is in full bloom only today. There are many red strings wrapped around it, each symbolizing a pair of lovers. The whole tree is beautiful and stunning when viewed from afar.
Some fairies and male fairies met at the gathering and may become Taoist partners in the future.
This is the significance of the Qiqiao gathering.
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