Chapter 141 Dating Routine
Zhong Cai had never told anyone about her affair with Wu Shaogan, but now she was suddenly interested.
The wedding night was a private affair, and Zhong Cai didn't go into details, only mentioning it briefly.
Then, he began to recount, with great enthusiasm, how the two first met.
“Master, you don’t know, Old Wu was so cute back then, with his little face all serious and pretending. Later, I took the initiative to find him…”
"He always took me on training trips! We were always deep in the mountains and forests, and nobody noticed. Our bodyguards were nearby, so our relationship was kept secret..."
"Old Wu was so serious at first! Like a little old man. Later, I used to tease him a lot, and it was really funny to see his expressions change! But he's a smart guy, and after a few times he realized that if this continued, he would always be the one being bullied by me, so he fought back..."
"The resources Lao Wu got for me..."
"Once I almost died in the jaws of a savage leopard! That thing was second-tier! Luckily, Old Wu was quick enough to save me!"
"Another time, I wasn't paying attention and got bitten by a wild snake. He made me some rare antidote and even stewed the snake to nourish me... When I saw the snake's head with its eyes wide open in the soup, how could I dare to be distracted? Next time, I'm afraid he'll feed me raw!"
"The older that guy gets, the harder he is to fool..."
"We were living a good life until he became such a jinx! On our wedding day, it's not my fault for scaring him; he scared me first!"
"Later, as I kept getting involved with Lao Wu, we gradually developed feelings for each other..."
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As Sang Yunchu listened, her expression softened, and her eyes filled with affection.
It seems that the affection between Cai'er and her Daoist partner is not a rootless duckweed, but has been accumulated over many years.
The two boys became sworn brothers under the watchful eyes of so many people, and never betrayed each other... The bond between them was even deeper than he had originally thought.
That's good.
Of course, a strange and amusing thought would occasionally flash through Sang Yunchu's mind.
He knew Cai'er was lively, but he was surprised to find out just how lively she was.
Moreover, Cai'er's actions are often quite...unexpected?
Having lived for so many years, Sang Yunchu has truly witnessed many cultivators risking their lives to save their best friends. However, if they were to marry someone else to save their best friend, they would still hesitate for a while and wouldn't be as eager as Cai'er.
If they had truly developed feelings for each other without realizing it, that would be somewhat understandable. However, judging from Cai'er's description, it is clearly not the case.
Seeing his disciple continue to chatter on and on, Sang Yunchu's smile deepened.
From these words, he came to understand Wu Shaogan's kid even better.
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Zhong Cai changed the subject and started talking about something new.
"Master, you don't know, Old Wu looks all respectable, but he actually practices the most elegant poses in private. I remember once he was striking a pose on a tree, but he couldn't catch his breath and accidentally fell down, haha!"
"Although nothing serious happened, he was covered in dust and looked terrible! When I saw him, he pretended nothing had happened and stood up! I laughed at him for being so loud!"
"And another thing! Once, while he was practicing archery, the protrusion on the front of the bow got stuck in a tree when he flew up, leaving him hanging there! I happened to see him dangling from the bow... *splat*!"
"I complained that his grilled meat was awful, and he suggested trying a different seasoning, which made it even worse, but he insisted I eat it! When I refused, he got upset, so I just tore it in half and we had a contest to see who could eat more..."
"In the end, I won! But we both threw up after the competition, and we made a pact that neither of us would ever taste that kind of cooking again!"
Zhong Cai became more and more excited as he spoke, gesturing animatedly. Suddenly, he blinked, his voice gradually softening, as if he had sensed something, and subconsciously looked to the side.
Sure enough, his incredibly handsome old man, Wu, strode over with a smile on his face.
Zhong Cai shut up completely.
Seeing this, Sang Yunchu remained silent, only watching with a smile.
Wu Shaogan walked closer and said, feigning helplessness, "A-Cai, are you talking badly about me to Master Sang?"
Zhong Cai immediately retorted, "It's not like we're saying anything bad, is it? These are all things you actually did before! We should be two dutiful disciples. What's wrong with telling our master to make him happy?"
Wu Shaogan sat comfortably next to Zhong Cai and said casually, "If I made a hundred jokes, then Cai made a hundred and one. Since Cai has spoken about me, I should also speak about Cai to make Master Sang happy."
At this point, Wu Shaogan paused slightly before laughing.
"For example, during one training exercise, A-Cai ran too fast, and I couldn't stop her no matter what I did. As a result, A-Cai suddenly ran into a mud puddle and got covered in mud... What did A-Cai say at the time?"
Zhong Cai suddenly remembered and her eyes widened.
Sang Yunchu asked with a smile, "What did A-Cai say?"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and replied, "A-Cai took out a mirror and looked at himself, saying he looked like he was covered in grease—"
Zhong Cai rushed over and covered Wu Shaogan's mouth with both hands.
He just blurted out that it looked like he was covered in shit! But how could he bring that up to tell his master now!
Which boy hasn't played in the mud when he was little? Besides, he didn't do it by accident!
Old Wu has gone too far!
Although he told Lao Wu's jokes, Lao Wu's jokes weren't as funny as his!
That's not fair!
Wu Shaogan chuckled, but still let Zhong Cai cover his mouth without any resistance.
Sang Yunchu was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.
Although Shao Gan didn't finish his sentence, considering the muddy conditions and Cai'er's reaction, one can deduce the answer.
To be honest, they do look quite alike.
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—Besides that one word, Wu Shaogan actually had more to say.
That was when he mocked Zhong Cai, and Zhong Cai pounced on him, smearing him all over as well, and then mocked him back.
The two eventually found a pool of water and washed themselves one on each side, ignoring each other.
Of course, they held grudges against each other and never let them linger overnight.
I don't know who started it, but another water fight has broken out.
In this regard, Wu Shaogan never used his cultivation level to suppress Zhong Cai, but Zhong Cai was really too noisy. As a result, Wu Shaogan ended up getting splashed all over his face. In the end, he and Zhong Cai lay on their backs, wearing only their undergarments, on the rocks by the pool to dry themselves.
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After playing around for a while, Wu Shaogan showed a look of begging for mercy.
Zhong Cai snorted and then let go of her hand.
Sang Yunchu initially chimed in with a few words, but seeing the young couple start playing around without realizing it, she stopped bothering them and just watched with amusement.
At this moment, Zhong Cai remembered Jiang Chongguang, so he looked towards the side courtyard and asked, "Old Wu, where is Master Jiang? Weren't you with Master Jiang just now?"
Wu Shaogan said, "Master went to find the city lord."
Zhong Cai was taken aback: "What do you want with the city lord?"
Wu Shaogan calmly replied, "Let's exchange ideas."
Zhong Cai's lips twitched slightly as she looked at her husband, Lao Wu, with suspicion.
Wu Shaogan stated frankly, "It was my suggestion."
Zhong Cai: "..."
That's really a cunning little devil.
Lord Yuan Bing probably would rather go on a date with Uncle Yuan than fight with Master Jiang.
Sang Yunchu raised her delicate eyebrows slightly, and understood what was going on.
So he smiled, picked up the tea, and took a sip.
Senior Brother Jiang also needs to adjust his mood.
Good.
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They had agreed to book a private room seven days later. During this time, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan did not go near the arena. Instead, they continued to disguise themselves and visit different attractions in Jiuqu City.
Since the purpose is not cultivation, one should naturally choose a place with beautiful scenery.
This includes Shuiyulian Lake.
This lake is located on the west side of the city, surrounded by dense forests, where various exotic flowers bloom in competition, their fragrance refreshing and wafting across the water.
Many water lilies grow on the lake surface.
The water lily comes in shades of pink, white, and crimson, each bloom the size of a vat opening, blooming in abundance and remaining vibrant throughout the four seasons.
Every ten years, on a certain full moon night, all the water lilies wither and their seedpods fall off.
At this time, countless boats will pierce the water, and numerous martial arts cultivators will vie to pick the fruit, not missing a single one they can get their hands on.
They would return at dawn, and then pick and choose from the harvested lotus pods, separating the lotus seeds into third or fourth grade quality.
Which one is more depends entirely on luck.
Generally speaking, the lotus pods produced by the crimson water lily have a higher chance of yielding level four lotus seeds.
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Of course, the Jade Lotus Lake was harvested three years ago, and it will be another seven years before it can be harvested again.
at present……
It was the perfect time for Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan to go boating on the lake and enjoy the scenery.
The two quickly determined their destination and came over hand in hand.
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Zhong Cai threw out a small boat.
Small and lightweight, the boat has a black awning on its hull to slightly block out the splashing water.
—This is one of the resources Zhong Cai extracted after sacrificing the elixir; it is merely a level two Xuan artifact with very ordinary defense.
Wu Shaogan slipped onto the boat and reached out his hand to Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai grabbed him and jumped over in an instant.
Both of them moved very lightly, controlling their strength to almost nothing.
So even as they boarded the small boat one after another, not a single ripple appeared on the bottom of the boat.
Then, Wu Shaogan gently patted the small boat.
The small boat then drifted away, swaying gently.
Zhong Cai crawled under the awning and comfortably leaned against her old man, Wu.
Wu Shaogan smoothed Zhong Cai's hair and chuckled, "Ah Cai, you're already sleepy after just getting to the lake?"
Zhong Cai yawned, shook her head haphazardly a couple of times, and said lazily, "Sleepy."
Wu Shaogan slightly curled the corners of his mouth and stopped disturbing him.
Then he saw that his Ah Cai's eyelids gradually drooped and her breathing became long and even.
She fell asleep.
Wu Shaogan also closed his eyes, taking a short rest.
At the same time, he threw out several array plates to isolate, silence, and conceal the entire small boat, thoroughly protecting it.
Then, they let the small boat drift.
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In the dim light, Zhong Cai opened her eyes vaguely.
Before he could even jump up in surprise to look for Old Wu, he already felt himself being enveloped in a warm, cozy heat.
Zhong Cai tilted her head slightly and sniffed.
Very good, a familiar scent.
A familiar arm was also wrapped around her waist.
Old Wu was lying right next to him, and he was in Old Wu's arms.
So Zhong Cai laboriously rolled over, arched her back, and rubbed her head against her husband's shoulder.
then……
As he expected, his chest trembled slightly as he lay there; it was Old Wu smiling.
Zhong Cai asked vaguely, "Old Wu, what time is it?"
Wu Shaogan had already woken up, but was just resting with his wife, A-Cai.
He then smiled at Zhong Cai.
"I don't know either, it's evening anyway."
Zhong Cai remained in that position, slowly rubbing her head out to look outside the awning.
It was indeed evening.
The small boat floated beneath a field of lotus leaves, gently swaying with the ripples on the water.
—Many water lilies have very tall leaves and stems, so that once a small boat enters, it can be easily concealed unless the people inside the awning stand out.
Zhong Cai murmured, "I slept for a bit too long."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "Just want to travel around?"
Zhong Cai nodded, then yawned and said, "Old Wu, you take the helm of the small boat."
Wu Shaogan agreed, still half-embracing Zhong Cai.
The small boat quietly glided away.
Zhong Cai looked out through the gaps in the awning.
The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the lake, gilding it with a thin layer of dark red, and forming rolling fish scales with some waves, creating a strange and beautiful feeling.
For some reason, a short sentence came to Zhong Cai's mind: It's quite romantic.
Zhong Cai recalled that this was the first time she had ever leisurely cruised the lake like this.
Wu Shaogan rubbed Zhong Cai's cheek with his fingertips.
Zhong Cai didn't mind, and rubbed back in that position, while also scratching herself.
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but smile.
The two of them were all sticky and affectionate.
We were just out for fun, and didn't have any particular purpose.
Let's just take it slow like this.
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As the lotus blossoms began to drift away from the water, a faint sound drifted over on the evening breeze.
Only a few scattered words.
"...Martial arts...matching..."
"……give up……"
“…good…missed…”
"No need..."
Zhong Cai blinked, and instantly she was no longer sleepy at all.
Could this be related to Master Ding Jing's martial arts contest to find a husband? The few words I caught sound like it.
Subconsciously, Zhong Cai looked at Wu Shaogan with bright eyes.
Wu Shaogan understood immediately.
He first steered the small boat backward, hiding it among the lotus leaves, and then slowly rowed in that direction.
Zhong Cai held his breath, barely daring to speak—but he soon realized that the array plate activated by Lao Wu completely eliminated their aura and voice, so there was no need to be so cautious.
Then, he exhaled.
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Gradually, the small boat drew closer, and the sound became clearer.
Wu Shaogan temporarily stopped the small boat, released his spiritual senses, and explored the surrounding area.
Looking at Zhong Cai's bright and sparkling expression, he found it adorable, and then whispered, "There's a bit of a dispute over there."
Zhong Cai: "Huh?"
What kind of gossip should there be about a fight over a marriage contest?
Since we're already here, we might as well learn more and broaden our horizons.
Wu Shaogan didn't keep anyone in suspense and began to explain concisely.
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It was a small painted boat carrying several young-looking male and female cultivators.
The point of contention was indeed related to feelings.
Based on general deductions, it seems that this time a highly skilled fourth-level alchemist is seeking a husband, which is a great opportunity for many cultivators of the Suspended Illumination Realm.
Two male cultivators had arranged to go sightseeing, but they met several of one of the male cultivators' cousins along the way and joined him.
Several of the cousins had a good relationship with their cousin, so they asked him whether he had passed the selection process—it seemed like they were just asking casually, as they had assumed it was a done deal.
But to my surprise, my cousin said that he hadn't participated in the marriage proposal at all.
The reason was that his cousin already had someone he liked.
Although the cousin did not immediately express his feelings, it was clear from his expression that he cared about the male cultivator who was with him.
The younger cousins were very unwilling and hoped that their older cousin would go.
After all, their family is quite ordinary in the entire Nine Curves City. If their elder brother succeeds in finding a wife, he will not only bring a fourth-level alchemist, but also a Palace Building expert.
This is fantastic news!
Moreover, it would be fine if my cousin had already become a Daoist couple, but he hasn't confessed his feelings at all, and the other party hasn't shown any affection for him either. Giving up such huge benefits like this is really unwise!
His cousins took turns trying to persuade him, hoping he wouldn't miss the opportunity.
However, his cousin refused to budge and never agreed.
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Wu Shaogan didn't have much of a talent for storytelling, but Zhong Cai still listened with great interest.
Zhong Cai laughed and said, "Is this a rather faithful unrequited love story?"
Wu Shaogan pondered for a moment and said, "He is your senior brother Lu's secret admirer."
Zhong Cai was stunned: "Huh?"
Wu Shaogan said, "The 'beloved' in the story is Senior Brother Lu."
Zhong Cai was a little puzzled: "Senior Brother Lu is a disciple of a seventh-level alchemist, and he also has the backing of the City Lord's Mansion... Although a successful martial arts contest for marriage would bring great benefits, the other members of the clan should also urge their elder brother to be more ambitious and strive to gain Senior Brother Lu's approval. Alchemist Ding Jing's father is indeed very strong, but that's not as good as having connections with the City Lord's Mansion. Even if Senior Brother Lu is only a third-level alchemist now, he shouldn't be underestimated."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly: "Senior Brother Lu took a pill that alters his appearance."
Zhong Cai suddenly realized: "No wonder. Those people's clansmen didn't recognize Senior Brother Lu at all. They probably thought that Senior Brother Lu came from a small, low-ranking force, or was just a rogue cultivator."
Wu Shaogan smiled and nodded.
Zhong Cai was in high spirits when suddenly a question arose in his mind.
The next moment, he stared at Wu Shaogan and said, "Old Wu, how did you recognize Senior Brother Lu? You seem to know Senior Brother Lu quite well."
There was a hint of jealousy in her words.
Wu Shaogan immediately replied, "I'm not really familiar with them; it's just that I have a good memory."
Zhong Cai continued to stare at him: "Even with a good memory, you wouldn't be able to distinguish everyone so easily, would you?"
Wu Shaogan paused, then sighed, a hint of smugness in his eyes.
Zhong Cai's eyelids twitched.
Wu Shaogan had already said, "I don't usually pay much attention to people. But if I do glance at someone more than once, I'll remember almost every detail."
Zhong Cai: "..."
So, Lao Wu, why did you look at Senior Brother Lu a few more times?
Wu Shaogan seemed to know what Zhong Cai wanted to say, and said it without Zhong Cai having to ask.
“You were climbing the Dan Tower at the time. He came out and was talking about you with Senior Brother Ji and Senior Sister Mi. I heard everything.”
Since they were talking about A-Cai, Wu Shaogan would naturally listen.
Wu Shaogan continued, "He has a very slight hostility towards you."
Zhong Cai couldn't hold back any longer, laughing as she pounced on Wu Shaogan and rolled around on him.
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Wu Shaogan would naturally give a second glance to anyone who was hostile or malicious towards Zhong Cai.
Only by reading and remembering can we be prepared for any eventuality.
The couple argued for a while, but neither of them really took it to heart.
Zhong Cai's jealousy was less about being jealous and more about wanting to drag her husband, Wu, into the act for fun.
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Zhong Cai asked curiously, "What was Senior Brother Lu's reaction?"
Wu Shaogan pondered, "It's hard to explain in a short time."
Zhong Cai tentatively asked, "Is it ambiguous?"
Wu Shaogan said, "There should be some."
Zhong Cai raised an eyebrow: "That's quite a coincidence. We're on a date and we actually run into Senior Brother Lu, who's disguised. And Senior Brother Lu also has someone he's flirting with... I wonder if he's just playing around, or if he's planning to take her home sometime?"
Wu Shaogan said, "Ninety percent of the time it's just for fun."
Zhong Cai pursed her lips: "He still hasn't revealed his true face. Old Wu, I think the same way."
Wu Shaogan speculated, "Perhaps he has more than one close male friend? He can meet with different people under different guises."
Zhong Cai was taken aback: "It can't be that bad, can it?"
Wu Shaogan said, "Or perhaps they simply don't want to get entangled with you."
Zhong Cai: "..."
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It was quite unexpected.
Zhong Cai thought that if Senior Brother Lu wanted to find several partners... that wouldn't be a problem, and Uncle Yuan probably wouldn't interfere. Even if he did find more, he'd have to support them himself.
Even now, the male cultivator has been urged on by his own clan, but Senior Brother Lu has not yet revealed his identity, which clearly means he doesn't want to continue developing the relationship.
This had a somewhat deceptive connotation, which made Zhong Cai feel...somewhat inappropriate.
Perhaps the next day, this male cultivator will never be able to find Senior Brother Lu again.
From the fellow clansmen of those male cultivators, it was learned that today was the "registration deadline".
From now on, male cultivators will no longer have the opportunity to participate in martial arts contests to find a husband.
Whether it's tragic or not depends on his own perspective.
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Wu Shaogan quickly withdrew his spiritual senses.
He did manage to find some gossip for A-Cai, but it wasn't anything new; the only surprising thing was the identity of one of the people involved.
Zhong Cai casually said, "Then let's not disturb Senior Brother Lu's hunt for women, let's go the other way."
Wu Shao chuckled and steered the small boat, which slowly drifted away.
Zhong Cai really liked this speed.
I don't feel dizzy at all!
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After playing on the lake to their heart's content, the two went back.
After a few days of rest, Zhong Cai checked the time and was surprised to find that it was almost the final stage!
Zhong Cai became interested and quickly made some preparations before taking Lao Wu back to the restaurant!
Nothing dramatic or dramatic happened.
A room that's been booked is a room that's been booked; the restaurant still has that much credibility.
The two went straight into the private room.
The same waiter who served them was incredibly enthusiastic when he saw them.
Zhong Cai ordered the food and sent the man away, then pulled Wu Shaogan to sit by the window.
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The two looked towards the arena.
It was also a coincidence that they arrived at the right time; two martial arts cultivators had just finished their fight and jumped off the stage together.
And with the outcome of their matchmaking, this round of marriage proposals came to an end.
The waiter was quick to react, reporting the menu quickly and returning just as fast.
Now that Zhong Cai asked him, he told her everything.
The screening is over, and the first and second rounds are also complete.
There are now forty remaining cultivators of the Suspended Illumination Cultivator.
After two more rounds, there will be enough balls left to throw.
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