Chapter 67 I'm just here to witness a wedding
The bride, groom and witness have been decided, but the wedding date has not yet been decided.
This is certainly not a well-intentioned blessing.
The Nightmare Lady has other purposes.
It means that unless Zhuang Rong'er marries "Jing Huai", it will not come.
The atmosphere in the hall froze for a moment, and the first person to look away from the marriage certificate full of conspiracy was Zhuang Rong'er.
But she didn't speak, but looked into Kong Ming's eyes.
Since the old man showed them the marriage certificate, it meant that he had made up his mind and was inclined to agree.
But this was a ridiculous thing and it was not something that could be carried out just by his agreement.
"What does this mean?" The saint's voice echoed quietly in the hall. There was no obvious confusion or resistance in it, and his attitude was unclear.
Only Nian You took a long time to react before she said in shock, "Absolutely not!"
Then the three of them looked at her.
Nianyou recalled the prophetic scene she had made about Zhuang Ronger.
The entire valley was adorned with red candles, and the scene looked like the decorated Mahāyāna Mountain Range.
Among the newlyweds holding hands and toasting each other, the bride was none other than Zhuang Rong'er!
But then something unexpected happened. Amidst accusations and insults, screams and cries, and murderous intent, a black mud symbolizing the abyss spread out, and the groom, whose face could not be seen, fell in a pool of blood...
That was a complete disaster!
"Why... do you say that?" Kong Ming's voice was hoarse.
"...I've glimpsed a disastrous future, and it's all connected to this marriage!" Nian You said solemnly, "Even if, even if this is the only bait to lure Nightmare Lady in, it's also based on Nightmare Lady's conspiracy, isn't it?"
"As you said... this is the only bait..." Kong Ming simply closed his eyes exhaustedly and sighed leisurely. He actually didn't have the energy to say anything more, but if he didn't force himself to express himself now, he might not have the chance later. "The scene the goddess saw might be a disaster... However, if Nightmare Lady completely succeeds, there will be no more obstacles. Then, it will be hell on earth..."
As soon as he finished speaking, he started coughing violently, and blood flowed down the corners of his lips.
Nian You was shocked and could not say a word of objection.
She also understood this principle clearly. A disaster she had not witnessed might not be a disaster anymore, and the consequences might not be better than those she had witnessed...
Kongming waited until his coughing stopped before reopening his eyes and slowly glanced at Zhuang Rong'er and "Jing Huai".
"What are your plans, both of you?"
Zhuang Rong'er was silent for a while, then said calmly, "I don't mind, but it depends on whether the groom is willing."
Kong Ming knew clearly that both Zhuang Rong'er and "Jing Huai" had some unusual reactions to this "marriage certificate", but he didn't even have the energy to question them any further.
The "wedding date" must be set quickly.
First, he couldn't give Yan Ji more time to digest the snake demon's resentment, and second, he knew that he didn't have much time left and was now at the end of his strength.
If he fails to suppress Nightmare Lady before his death... the mortal world that he has been eager to protect will be destroyed in his hands.
"Jing Huai" responded by nodding slightly under the gaze of the three people.
Thus, a hasty, absurd, unprecedented and shocking wedding was planned the day after the Mahabodhira Temple was struck by a disaster.
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Just like the scene that Nianyou saw, the entire valley was decorated like never before. Red candles were placed by monks on the roadside, and the holy land of Buddhism was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns.
At the moment when the red silk symbolizing a wedding banquet was hung on the eaves, people who didn't know what was going on thought it was just an ordinary feast to celebrate the death of the snake demon.
The little snake in the pavilion on the top of the mountain had already smelled the fragrance of "joy" before anyone else.
It was not through his own analysis, nor did he get the information from Zhuang Rong'er, but was told to him by a passerby.
That person was You Xueqi, who had not appeared for a long time.
It was by chance that the little snake first noticed her.
This pavilion is located on the top of the mountain. Ordinary people would never come here casually. He suddenly saw a figure in the woods and couldn't help but pay more attention.
Upon taking a look, he found that the person looked very familiar. It was actually an old acquaintance of the host - the daughter of the lord of the destroyed Liusha City, the former minion of Qinghai Tower, the sweetheart that Wuheng had been in love with for many years, and the You Xueqi who disappeared in the illusion of the ancient Liusha City!
Xiaoshe had no idea of her position with Qinghailou, nor could he tell whether this person was a friend or an enemy. However, he saw You Xueqi walking here in a daze, and it didn't seem like she came here just for him and Ah Huai in the pavilion, so he hurriedly called out to her:
"Stop, You Xueqi! Come here, why are you here?"
His question was indeed a bit rude, but he was ordered not to leave the pavilion, and he could not start a conversation without calling someone over.
You Xueqi looked at him in a daze. Xiaoshe's limited life experience made it difficult for him to understand her expression at that time. He was stunned for a moment before asking, "Why are you in the Great Freedom Palace? Is there some conspiracy between you and Qinghai Tower?!"
He almost called out the name with gritted teeth, and after hearing those three words, You Xueqi paused for a moment, and her mind suddenly became much clearer.
It was her first time seeing him in his transformed form, and she shouldn't have recognized him. But perhaps because she was discerning or knew something, she knew him after just one look. She didn't even ask about his identity, but simply shook her head and replied calmly, even politely, "I'm just here to witness a wedding."
"Marriage? What kind of marriage can be held in a Buddhist temple? The dogs raised by those sweeping monks are all male!" said the little snake in surprise.
You Xueqi smiled softly, but the smile did not reach her eyes. "It's about the marriage between Zhuang Rong'er and Saint Jing Huai."
"...What nonsense are you talking about?!" The little snake seemed to be struck by lightning.
He felt that his questioning voice must be as decisive and loud as thunder, but in fact, he didn't even make much sound, it was so hoarse that it seemed like a breath.
On the one hand, he thought You Xueqi's answer was ridiculous and she was deliberately teasing him, but on the other hand, an inexplicable intuition made him begin to believe that she was not bluffing.
Her temperament is no different from that of a nun in a temple, and she doesn't look like someone who would joke.
His master's marriage to the Saint Jing Huai...?!
The little snake once entered the illusion in the belly of the World-Devouring Whale. At that time, Zhuang Rong'er had married two people who pretended to be Jing Huai, but in fact she was just looking for a way to destroy them.
But what if it was the real Jing Huai? Then the master would definitely be willing to marry him... Her love for that man is evident to all heaven and earth...
Ever since they arrived at the Great Freedom Hall, they had heard rumors of a "resurrected saint" from the monk who guided them. Little Snake hadn't had the brainpower to process the news before, and now, belatedly, he felt dizzy. Could it really be Jing Huai?!
"Speak clearly! Who is with whom? Which Zhuang Rong'er? Which Saint Jing Huai?" The little snake panted loudly, "You dare to lie to me? Believe it or not, I will go out and beat you up right now!"
"Zhuang Rong'er from Cuihuan Valley, and the saint Jing Huai who was resurrected from the ancient battlefield of Hunxu." You Xue sighed.
“…”
The little snake was completely stunned. Everything around him seemed to be paused. He didn't even know when You Xueqi left.
He stood there in a daze, not even knowing how long he had been standing there. He came to his senses when he vaguely heard the sound of gongs, drums and other musical instruments in the distance, which seemed extremely cheerful and lively... It was as if, as if the wedding had already begun.
Should he... be happy for his master?
The little snake had no idea what was wrong with him. He felt as if he was soaked in cold water and was not as happy as he had imagined.
He has always been happy for Zhuang Rong'er's happiness. If she can be with the lover whom she has loved for a hundred years, he will certainly be the happiest person in the world, that snake!
Would he be sad because his master didn't tell him about this and didn't come to pick him up to participate in and witness her life event?
The little snake listened intently to the sounds coming from the distant temple, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter... Yes, impossible! If it was truly a happy event, the master would never have forgotten him, forgotten Ah Huai, here...
Wait, Ah Huai?!
The little snake finally remembered the other existence in the pavilion, which was also his mission to guard here. He hurriedly turned around to observe Ah Huai's condition. In fact, Ah Huai had stopped trembling and bleeding before, but seemed to be asleep and had not woken up for a long time.
But at this moment, the moment he looked at him, he clearly saw Ah Huai opened his eyes and slowly sat up.
He seemed to look a little different than usual, but the little snake had no intention of distinguishing. He had a lot of thoughts and a lot to say at this moment!
He wanted to lament Ah Huai's awakening, to explain the difficulty of his own waiting, to convey his master's arrangements, to tell him about the suspicious nature of the wedding, to scold him for being a burden to them, and to care about his current health...
The little snake had so much to say, but the carefree joy always reached his ears, instantly helping him to organize the order of the topic. He then rushed forward incoherently and shouted, "Ahuai, you are finally awake! Although the master is getting married to the saint Jing Huai, you must not disrupt it..."
No, that's not right, that's not what he meant!
He wanted to say: The Master's marriage to "Saint Jing Huai" must have been just like that time in the Xingluo Kingdom illusion. She had her own purposes and considerations. She was not allowed to sabotage it, nor was she allowed to misunderstand the Master...
The little snake hated himself for being so dumb with his words and even wanted to slap himself twice!
He hurriedly organized his words and wanted to say more, but when he met Ah Huai's gaze, his mind suddenly went blank: "..."
Ah Huai looked at him quietly, touched his lips lightly, and uttered two words: "...get married?"
His voice was low and soft, and his tone seemed different from usual, as if he was asking a question or talking to himself.
The little snake stood there in a daze, and belatedly realized that Ah Huai's pupils were dark red. Was this the reason why he thought he was different?
He didn't understand, but memories from a hundred years ago inexplicably emerged in his mind.
At that time, he was still in a semi-enlightened chaotic period. He had met that man several times with his master. The man's eyes were covered with cloth, but his keen animal perception allowed him to feel that when the man occasionally looked at his master, he would glance at him.
The feeling of being watched actually made him feel that it was somewhat similar to this moment!
The little snake's mind was in a mess and he couldn't utter a word. He watched Ah Huai as if he was about to leave the pavilion. He felt a little anxious and wanted to stop him but found that he was still trapped in this three-inch radius and couldn't leave, while Ah Huai had already left freely.
He was immediately extremely anxious, biting his tongue and yelling, "Don't leave! What are you doing?! Come back, Jing Huai! No, no, Ah Huai! Come back here!"
Ah Huai's figure had disappeared and went towards Xile.
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