51 Wedding
A few more days passed in the blink of an eye. Yin Li has been much more well-behaved lately, unlike the days when he tormented Chu Qing to death. Every night, he would just hold her tightly in his arms and do nothing else.
This made things easier for Chu Qing. There were only five days left until the wedding.
Now that her bloodline transformation is basically complete, as long as she doesn't use demonic energy, Yin Li won't be able to detect it. Even if it's exposed one day, by then, everything will be set in stone.
Throughout the Demon Palace, all the servants began to work meticulously. The joy that had previously filled their faces was replaced by caution. Some of the attendees from the Celestial Realm were "threatened" to stay temporarily in some inns in the Demon Realm. Naturally, this commotion would alert Wen Ruyu, who was in the Imperial City.
A few days ago
"Master, what if Wen Ruyu takes the snow lotus while we're away?"
"It doesn't matter. Let them take it. Just let Patriarch Mo give it to them. After all, the Snow Lotus is no longer of much use to him."
"······good."
Mo Yu answered blankly. The melancholy that had been weighing on her heart for the past few days suddenly dissipated, but danger and unease entangled her reason like vines.
He knew, and they all knew, that their master, after lying low for over a year, was about to make his move.
The 19th day of the second lunar month is auspicious for weddings and travel.
As the sun set and dusk settled, prominent sects from the immortal realm, each with their own agendas, came to take their seats. Hua Qi remained hidden among them, observing the unfolding events.
The Demon Palace's gates were wide open, and the gilded red gauze palace lanterns hanging high on the eaves swayed gently in the evening breeze, illuminating the entire long street below the mountain as if it were flowing molten gold. From a distance, the festive atmosphere was overwhelming.
The wedding in the Demon Palace was quite different from those in the human world. Chu Qing didn't need to leave from her so-called maternal home. She simply changed into a heavy and gorgeous wedding dress and sat in the room, waiting for Yin Li to arrive. The two of them then walked together onto the red silk that was adorned with congratulations from thousands of guests.
"The auspicious time has arrived—"
In an instant, firecrackers went off, and most people looked at the couple arriving from afar with joyful blessings. The candlelight shone brightly, illuminating the entire room.
The man was dressed in red, which made him look exceptionally handsome. His ponytail was tied high, and the headdress on his head was just a simple jade crown. However, because of his beautiful appearance, the jade crown was made to look very valuable.
Yin Li gently took Chu Qing's hand with his well-defined knuckles. His eyes were smiling, and in the firelight, he seemed to have returned to his seventeen or eighteen-year-old self. At this moment, the young master was marrying the unforgettable beauty in his heart, and his face was flushed red.
Although Chu Qing was wearing a veil, it did not hinder her vision. She walked steadily, and the warmth emanating from her hands conveyed deep affection.
Two lifetimes combined—who would have thought that such a momentous occasion in their lives would be so grand?
“Master, I am very happy.”
Upon reaching the front, Yin Li stopped and spoke in a voice only they could hear, raising his hand to cast a spell.
"That's a marriage contract!"
The crowd was in an uproar, both surprised and incredulous. They had thought the wedding was just a formality, a joke, and that the Immortal Qingge, forced into this situation, certainly did not want to truly form a contract with his rebellious disciple and become Daoist partners.
But now, are they being forced to witness it with their own eyes?!
Beneath the pedestal, Hua Qi's expression was somewhat unpleasant, but he also knew that if Qing Ge truly did not wish to, no one could force her.
"Master...is this really Master?"
Mo Yu and Ling Xuelu followed behind Hua Qi, somewhat incredulous, but it was the truth. Demon Lord Yin Li was no longer a disciple of the Cloud Mist Sect of Green Mountain Peak, but a dignified Demon Lord.
"A marriage certificate is presented to the Heavenly Court above, and to the Underworld below. It should also be reported to the Nine Heavens, with all the gods as witnesses."
If I betray my beloved, I will be deceiving Heaven and Earth, and I will die and my soul will be scattered, never to be reincarnated!
May Heaven and Earth bear witness to my true heart. I swear this oath, my soul stands firm, in this life and for all eternity, for only this one person! [1]
A resolute and powerful voice resounded throughout the hall, leaving everyone speechless in astonishment at the oath's absolute fervor. This wasn't a marriage contract; it was clearly, clearly—
Chu Qing, under the veil, didn't look much better. She knew Yin Li was crazy, but she never imagined that he would risk his life, not caring about the future, only wishing for his beloved by his side.
Thump!
Her soul was struck a heavy blow, and Chu Qing could barely see the road ahead. The vows, word by word, echoed in her ears like a thousand pounds, and the cheers of the audience faded away.
Yin Li...
How could you...
How could that be!
The person next to her seemed to notice Chu Qing's unusual behavior, and just slightly clenched the soft hand in her hand, wishing they could hold it in their heart and give it a kiss.
"Master, are you tired? You'll be able to go back and rest soon."
Yin Li turned his head, wanting to peek at the bride's face through the red veil, but even though he was extremely impatient, he had to wait until the wedding night to peel back the layers of his heart.
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his fingertip. The final step in forming the bond was the merging of two drops of blood, a testament to the eternal fusion of their spiritual realms. From then on, even if one of them was infinitely far away, the other would pursue him to the ends of the earth.
Soon, the procedures that Chu Qing needed to complete were finished. She followed the guide back into the house, seemingly just like a shy newlywed, waiting for her husband to return so they could share a drink and become husband and wife.
Squeak
A short while later, the door was gently pushed open. The maid wanted to bow, but was waved away silently by someone to the side.
"master!"
Overwhelmed with joy, Yin Li wished he could skip the complicated rituals, but reason prevailed. He calmed his racing heart and slowly made his way forward, step by step.
His tall and slender figure was extraordinary. He held a long pole and slowly lifted it from one corner of the veil. His chin was fair and round, his lips were red, and further up, on his high nose, his phoenix eyes were like those of a fairy, and his eyebrows were full of affection.
Unconsciously, Yin Li's throat bobbed. He fiercely suppressed the wild desire growing in his heart, picked up a glass, poured wine, handed one to Chu Qing, and kept the other for himself.
"Master, have you ever regretted it?"
The wine was poured to the brim, about to overflow, but Yin Li was oblivious, staring intently at the person opposite her, trying to find an excuse to cover up her outrageous behavior.
Chu Qing simply smiled, stood up, slipped her arm through the other person's strong arm, and tilted her head back to drink the wine.
Yin Li was startled by her action and forgot about what she had asked earlier, fearing that if she hesitated and drank the wine, it would be invalid.
After finishing her drink, she remained silent, picking up a pair of scissors she had prepared earlier from the table. Grabbing the end of the hair, she snipped it with a "snip," and the long hair fell into her hand. Without looking at anything else, Chu Qing quickly took Yin Li's hair into her hand, and with a slit, the other end of the hair was also taken away.
Married in our youth, our love is unwavering.
Married in our youth, our love is unwavering.
They became husband and wife, deeply in love, with no doubts between them.
Yin Li felt his heart pounding, but after the burning sensation subsided, the familiar face before him became increasingly blurry. Chu Qing's pupils were strangely purple with a hint of red.
"Master, what have you done...?"
His vision was gradually obscured by darkness, and in an instant, an immense pain shot through his pupils, as if thousands of steel needles were piercing his eyeballs. The excruciating pain caused the tall man to kneel on the ground in a flash.
"Chu Qingge!"
Splash, splash!
Candlesticks, porcelain plates, peanuts, and dates were scattered all over the ground. The clinking sounds could not mask the erupting anger. Roars and resentment were squeezed out of his throat like weeping blood. It was pain, resentment, and hatred.
Hatred knows no bounds, nor does love.
[Attention! Attention! The protagonist's corruption level is rapidly increasing! Host, please be careful! Corruption level—50, 60, 70, 80—Warning, warning! The corruption level is too high and has exceeded the calculation range. Please protect yourself!!!!]
You clearly promised your disciple, Master! You clearly promised your disciple!
Why!
Why did you lie to me?!
"Chu Qingge! You lied to me again!"
"Chu, Qing, Ge!"
"ah!!!"
Whether it was the pain in his eyes or the feeling of his heart being torn apart, streams of bloody tears flowed from his closed eyes. Yin Li looked like a stray dog, completely devoid of the handsome appearance he had just moments before. His hair was disheveled, with stray strands hanging down in a messy manner, and his hands trembled violently on the floor.
"I'm sorry, Yin Li, I'm so sorry."
Chu Qing held tightly to her most beloved little disciple who was lying on the ground. Hot, glistening tears streamed down her face, some dry and some still wet.
"Master has no regrets. Master is willing to believe in Master one more time, the last time."
The veins on the back of his hands bulged fiercely. Yin Li used a great deal of strength to barely grab Chu Qing's arms. He didn't believe it. He wanted to see Chu Qing's expression, to see her regret, guilt, and apology.
But when they opened their eyes, all they saw was darkness. The overwhelming smell of blood filled the air between them. At that moment, a heart that had always burned and throbbed for one person finally stopped, wounded and bloodied.
It can never be pieced together again.
It's all gone forever...
With the Spirit Pearl dug out, her eyes seemed to be ruined, and all those few sweet memories of the past, like ashes from a fire, scattered with the wind.
My consciousness gradually faded, and it sounded like someone else was coming from outside. Ah, that voice... it was Hua Qi.
It turns out that the master had planned everything all along; his... his bloodline had long been replaced.
In the last moment before falling into a coma, a cool sensation touched his lips—it was poison, yet he couldn't help but crave it.
"Yin Li, I love you."
Dark clouds obscured the last glimmer of moonlight, and a low pressure hung over everyone's hearts. Ling Xuelu stayed behind to look after Yin Li, planning to secretly leave when he was about to regain his senses.
A few raindrops fell to the ground, and Chu Qing knew that the time had come.
"Jing'an, is there any unusual activity on your end?"
"Elder, he went to the border between the human realm and the immortal realm to retrieve the snow lotus."
"Okay, we'll be there soon."
Putting away the secret talisman, Chu Qing slowly turned around, her eyes fixed firmly ahead, and asked, word by word, "Are you ready?"
"Qingge, everything is ready. We will fight to the death on Qingshan Peak."
"good."
A slight smile played on her lips as she was about to take a step forward, but she was stopped by a series of voices: "Elder Qingge! Count us in!"
"Xuan Yunfeng is willing to lend Immortal Qingge a hand in eliminating the wicked!"
The shouts, louder and louder, were awe-inspiring. Chu Qing's chest pounded, and her eyes reddened slightly. After a while, her clear voice pierced through everyone.
"Eliminate the wicked and bring peace to the eight wastelands."
"Eliminate the wicked and bring peace to the land!"
"Eliminate the wicked and bring peace to the eight wastelands!"
[Author's Note]
[1] This is a modified version of the Taoist marriage certificate. The original text is: "A marriage certificate is presented to the Heavenly Court above, to the Underworld below, to the Nine Heavens above, to inform all the saints, to communicate with the Three Realms, and to be witnessed by all the Heavenly Ancestors. Heaven and Earth are the witnesses, and the Sun and Moon are of one mind."
By the grace of Heaven, in accordance with the harmony of Earth, and following the wishes of our parents and the covenant of the newlyweds, we are united as Daoist partners and one family.
If I betray my beloved, I am deceiving Heaven, and the crime of deceiving Heaven will result in my death and the extinction of my soul; if my beloved betrays me, I will go against the will of Heaven, be erased from the Three Realms, and never be reincarnated.
Sigh, this chapter is a bit painful, too heartbreaking, I feel so agonizing... [bursting into tears]
This is really almost over! [Sprinkling flowers]
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