Translator: She.Wee

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Chapter 98: The Grand Wedding

Chi Muyao, who was resting in the small building, heard Si Ruoyu’s voice and hurried out of his room. As he came out, he saw Si Ruoyu standing on the stairs, her back against the wall, staring at Guannan Tianzun who was standing opposite her.

Guannan Tianzun was also looking at her, but once Chi Muyao arrived, he finally shifted his gaze to look at him standing upstairs.

The other disciples of the Hehuan Sect noticed the situation as well, but none dared to come out since they knew they weren’t a match for Guannan Tianzun.

Despite his terrifying strength, they couldn’t resist sneaking peeks, eager to see how handsome their sect master’s Dao partner really was.

Si Ruoyu, exasperated, shouted, “A-Jiu! Break this immobilization array for me!”

Chi Muyao’s eyes widened in surprise as he looked at the two of them. After a moment of hesitation, he weakly asked, “Do you think I can break an array set by a Nascent Soul stage Tianzun?”

“If you break this array, I’ll be able to fight him!”

“But, Master, if you’re trapped by just an array, are you sure you’re his match?”

“Why are you boosting his morale and diminishing your own spirit? I just don’t want to make a big scene and let everyone know, otherwise, why would I need you?”

Chi Muyao hesitated for a while before politely asking, “Guannan Tianzun, since today is my Dao partner ceremony, could you please not cause trouble today? Let’s discuss this calmly.”

Guannan Tianzun raised his eyebrows at him and responded, “I haven’t said anything yet.”

“Then don’t say anything!” Si Ruoyu immediately shouted.

Guannan Tianzun couldn’t help but scrutinize her. “So, you’re—”

“Annoying, right? Yes, I’m annoying. Can’t stand it, can you? Let me go!” She knew exactly what kind of person Guannan Tianzun disliked, so she deliberately acted annoying in front of him.

Guannan Tianzun actually withdrew the array, but instead of leaving, he walked upstairs and stood in front of Chi Muyao.

This was the first time Chi Muyao had stood face-to-face with Guannan Tianzun like this. He had always thought of Guannan Tianzun as refined and scholarly, but now he realized that he was quite tall, about seven or eight centimeters taller than him, though still not as tall as Xi Huai.

Guannan Tianzun took out a scroll from his storage artifact and tossed it to Chi Muyao. “This is my personally written array formation insights. You might find it interesting.”

Guannan Tianzun was currently the most knowledgeable practitioner of array formations in the cultivation world, which was why he became the “male protagonist’s” master. Receiving his insights on array formations was an extraordinary gift, and Chi Muyao, feeling flattered, held the bamboo scroll and repeatedly thanked him, “Thank you, Guannan Tianzun, thank you!”

“Call me Master Grandfather.”

“Master Grandfather.”

“Mm.” Guannan Tianzun nodded in satisfaction.

Si Ruoyu, displeased, reminded, “I’m his Master Ancestor!”

“How old are you?” Guannan Tianzun suddenly asked Si Ruoyu.

Si Ruoyu immediately fell silent.

In the cultivation world, practitioners usually start accepting disciples once they reach the Golden Core stage. Some who are focused solely on cultivation wait until they reach the Nascent Soul stage to calm down and accept disciples. At Guannan Tianzun’s age, it wasn’t surprising for him to have disciples like Yu Yanshu and Xi Zihe, who were around the same age as Chi Muyao.

Guannan Tianzun initially guessed that Si Ruoyu was Chi Muyao’s master or senior uncle, but to his surprise, she was already a Master Ancestor.

Unable to discern Si Ruoyu’s true age, Guannan Tianzun extended his hand and touched Chi Muyao’s forehead. After probing Chi Muyao’s true age, Guannan Tianzun was astonished and then looked meaningfully at Si Ruoyu.

Si Ruoyu: “…”

She quietly averted her gaze, not daring to meet Guannan Tianzun’s eyes.

Si Ruoyu was the Master Ancestor of someone like Chi Muyao, who was still so old?!

Guannan Tianzun was so shocked that he coughed lightly. After thinking for a moment, he asked, “You’re not nearing the end of your lifespan, are you?”

“No!” Si Ruoyu immediately denied it.

Only then did Guannan Tianzun breathe a sigh of relief.

It seemed that Guannan Tianzun needed some time to calm his emotions, so he didn’t stay long. As he descended the stairs, he said, “Let’s talk another day.”

Si Ruoyu finally breathed a sigh of relief. “Mm, no need to see you out.”

Guannan Tianzun slowly walked downstairs. Just then, Xi Zihe stumbled down from upstairs. Seeing Si Ruoyu, he hastily paid his respects, then quickly followed after Guannan Tianzun.

It was clear that he had also heard the commotion and knew that it was a confrontation between his master and his future master’s wife, so he didn’t dare to come out. Only when Guannan Tianzun left did he hurry to follow him.

Si Ruoyu watched Xi Zihe’s fleeing figure and couldn’t help but laugh. “You were even more foolish than him back then.”

Chi Muyao denied it. “Was I really?”

“Of course you were. Your senior sisters once hid your pants while you were bathing. You got so angry that you cried, threatening to leave the sect, and angrily shouted that a man could be killed but not humiliated… Even though you weren’t wearing any pants, you didn’t even think of going back to put them on, you just kept crying.”

“…”

Hao Xia and Yi Lan also felt uncomfortable sitting there, as if they were in the Spider Cave surrounded by female disciples, without the freedom they had when facing those fierce demonic cultivators outside. They also decided to leave. As they walked out, Hao Xia advised Chi Muyao, “Come back to the sect often.”

Yi Lan echoed, “Yes, that’s always your other home.”

Chi Muyao immediately nodded. “Mm, I will.”

Yi Qianxi staggered out, still wearing the Hehuan Sect’s uniform. She handed a spirit beast pouch to Chi Muyao.

Chi Muyao was a bit surprised, and he heard Yi Qianxi say, “It’s better off with you. After much consideration, we realized that we couldn’t take better care of it, so you should take care of it.”

Chi Muyao carefully took the spirit beast pouch, knowing that Yi Qianxi had risked bringing the little deer. After accepting it, he said, “Mm, I’ll take good care of it.”

“I only gave it to you because I see that Qingze Sect values you and won’t make things difficult for you. Otherwise, I would’ve taken it back.”

“I understand.”

“Then I’m leaving too…”

“Alright.”

Yi Qianxi took another look at Chi Muyao before finally leaving with the two elders.

Si Ruoyu, smiling, said, “Young lady, you can keep the sect uniform. You can modify it and still wear it. Pink suits you.”

“Thank you, Sect Master!” Yi Qianxi accepted it without hesitation.

Si Ruoyu finally ascended the stairs and stood in front of Chi Muyao, handing him a small pouch. “This is a set of robes you can wear indoors. You shouldn’t always wear these formal clothes while in your cave dwelling. It’s uncomfortable, so wear these instead.”

“As expected, you’re so thoughtful, Master Ancestor. Thank you, Master Ancestor.” He happily accepted it.

After everything was settled, the people of the Hehuan Sect returned to their small room, laughing and chatting, with drinks to enjoy.

In less than an hour, Xi Huai arrived with Song Weiyue and Zong Sicheng.

Zong Sicheng came in with a cheerful expression, and as soon as he entered the room, he grabbed Xu Ranzhu’s sleeve.

Song Weiyue, on the other hand, looked as if he was heading to hell, visibly uneasy, with half of his soul seemingly scattered.

Xi Huai didn’t pay much attention to them and approached Chi Muyao, saying, “Let’s go back to the mountain.”

“The guests haven’t been sent off yet,” Chi Muyao replied, putting down the melon seeds in his hand. After dusting off the residue from his hands, he stood up and walked over to Xi Huai.

Xi Huai pointed at Song Weiyue and Zong Sicheng and answered, “Let them handle it.”

Seeing Xi Huai’s eagerness, Si Ruoyu couldn’t help but laugh and waved her hand, “No need to send us off; we can return on our own. But does your friend need an escort?”

The Azure Fox Ancestor realized she was referring to him and responded, “His Daoist partner once gave me a flying artifact, so there’s no need to trouble anyone.”

“Do you have a Daoist partner?” Si Ruoyu inquired, sizing up the Azure Fox Ancestor.

Chi Muyao quickly interjected, “You gave him your sect’s attire.”

The difference in their cultivation levels surprised Si Ruoyu, who then smiled and said, “What a pity. My disciples and grandchildren missed out on a bargain. I guess I’ll take my leave.”

Xu Ranzhu followed up, “Let’s go, back to the sect to count our burdens!”

Luo Qiongzhi then earnestly told Xi Huai, “Even with many burdens, we can’t fully hand over our disciple to Qing Ze Sect. He’s still a disciple of the Hehuan Sect!”

“Mm,” Xi Huai responded perfunctorily, somewhat reluctantly.

The other disciples gathered around and escorted Luo Qiongzhi away.

Zong Sicheng, with a smile, dragged Song Weiyue to see the guests off.

Chi Muyao then turned to the Azure Fox Ancestor and warned, “You’ve made enemies since the last battle, so be extra careful when you return.”

“They only know my human form,” the Azure Fox Ancestor replied. He then shed his clothes inside the house and transformed back into a fox, using the flying artifact to quietly exit through the window.

Seeing the Azure Fox Ancestor leave, Xi Huai was furious. “Why does he always undress in front of you?!”

“He also did it in front of you…”

“Do you think I’d look at him? I wouldn’t even spare him a glance!”

“Oh… Well, I can’t control him…”

“Forget it. I won’t stoop to the level of a fox.”

Now, only Chi Muyao and Xi Huai remained in the small building, and the world finally felt peaceful.

Chi Muyao leisurely looked up at the night sky and remarked, “The moon is beautiful tonight.”

Xi Huai turned to look at him, noticing how the bright moonlight reflected in his eyes, giving them a translucent glow.

Chi Muyao also looked at him at that moment. Their gazes met, and with the gentle breeze, they exchanged smiles.

The Azure Fox Ancestor’s flying artifact was faster than Yi Lan and the others. By the time they returned to their sect, the Azure Fox Ancestor had already returned silently and was sitting in fox form by Yi Qianxi’s window, enjoying the night breeze.

When Yi Qianxi and the others arrived, they were astonished by the hundred or so burdens in the courtyard. Yi Qianxi, with an amazed expression, exclaimed, “We have them too! Spiritual pet food, seeds of rare immortal grasses! Ah! This is a baby Huahu pig!”

Yi Lan was also surprised, “They’ve given us so much. We’ve only taken care of Yaoyao for two years, not nearly as long as his previous sect.”

Although… Chi Muyao had taken care of them more.

Hao Xia, meanwhile, busied himself with assigning the piglets to their pens, muttering, “Qing Ze Sect put a lot of thought into these gifts.”

Their Pet Sect differed from other sects. Many valuable items sent to them would be of no use and could even attract danger if kept. 

Qing Ze Sect, however, had sent items they could use and would genuinely appreciate.

Everything was carefully chosen to suit their needs.

The Azure Fox Ancestor glanced around and noticed Yi Qianxi, who was cuddling a piglet with a particularly happy expression, and suddenly thought that she did indeed look good in pink.

He then cast a disdainful glance at the pig in her arms. Having seen Yi Qianxi’s illusions, he knew her favorite was still foxes. This pig was no match for him!

Back at Xi Huai’s mountain, Chi Muyao took the initiative to ask Xi Huai to activate a small sealing formation on the mountain and then released the little deer.

It had been a while since he last saw the little deer, and noticing how much it had grown, he felt a pang of sadness. “I’m sorry I haven’t spent much time with you. Now you can roam freely here. This entire mountain is your territory.”

The growth of the Colourless Yuni Deer could be described as harsh.

When it was young, the little deer had hidden in a secluded barrier within the Mi Tian Tongyin Formation, with only a tiny space to move around.

Even after arriving at the Pet Sect, it didn’t dare show itself, fearing greedy humans or powerful beasts, and lived a very restrained life.

Only now, on Xi Huai’s mountain, could it truly experience some freedom. The area was vast, and the environment was perfect for the little deer.

Understanding human emotions, the little deer affectionately nuzzled Chi Muyao with its head as if catching up.

Chi Muyao gently rubbed the little deer’s head.

Xi Huai, surprisingly patient, stood by watching them without rushing Chi Muyao.

When he saw QiuQiu land on the little deer’s antlers, chirping loudly while the deer ignored it, Xi Huai curiously asked, “What’s the bird saying? Why is the deer ignoring it?”

“It… It’s saying that it’s the deer’s boss from now on, that it’ll look after the deer, and the deer should follow it from now on.”

Xi Huai couldn’t help but laugh out loud, “So this bird is that arrogant?”

“After all, it has the Hui Flame inside it.”

“Then why aren’t you arrogant? Didn’t you absorb enough?”

Chi Muyao quickly stood up and pushed Xi Huai into the cave, leaving the little deer and QiuQiu to play freely in the mountain. With the small sealing formation in place, they couldn’t leave, and Xi Huai would sense anyone approaching.

“Spiritual beasts have long lifespans. The little deer is still a child, so you shouldn’t say things like that in front of them. They’re all sentient beings!” Chi Muyao began scolding Xi Huai.

Xi Huai didn’t argue and instead asked, “Does this mean we shouldn’t get too close in front of them?”

“Of course!”

Chi Muyao walked over to a chair made of Spirit-Converging Jade, sat down, and took out the bamboo scroll given to him by Grandmaster Guan Nan to study, clearly delighted.

Xi Huai finally showed a bit of displeasure and asked, “In the mortal world, tonight would be considered a wedding night. And you plan to spend it reading a bamboo scroll?”

“Then I won’t read it. My Grandmaster also gave me a set of robes to wear indoors…”

As Chi Muyao spoke, he used his spiritual power to change into the robes, then looked down at them and was instantly stunned.

Xi Huai also looked at him and couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows, his eyes lighting up.

The material of the robes was actually semi-transparent. Once worn, the skin underneath, even the faint colors of certain areas, could be seen clearly. It was simply… simply… less revealing than not wearing anything!

Chi Muyao wanted to take it off immediately, but Xi Huai stopped him, saying, “Your Grandmaster really understands. She’s much more in tune with desires than her former Daoist partner.”

“This… This isn’t appropriate. I’ll change into something else…” Chi Muyao stammered, blushing deeply. He felt the robe was far too revealing.

“I like it.” Xi Huai said, and seeing that Chi Muyao still wanted to resist, he used the Daoist bond to bind Chi Muyao, carrying him horizontally into the room.

For the first time, he found the five-colored Daoist rope, binding someone who was half-covered, to be quite a sight.

As the night wind rose, the water in the glowing lake rippled, and the red lanterns swayed gently.

Soft whispers of affection filled the air, as petals fell with the rain, and they slept with arms intertwined.

They didn’t know when they slept, nor when they woke, but the tender kisses and endless affection never ceased.

If love needed to be expressed in a form, Xi Huai’s way was like an unceasing sway.

A moment of spring night is worth its length in gold; When flowers spread on moonlight and shade fragrance cold.【1】.

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Author’s Note: The age at which Hehuan Sect cultivators “debut” is always sixteen.

【1】Su Shi’s “Spring Night”

My character settings are:

Xi Huai 193cm

Su You 189cm (adult)

Guannan Tianzun 187cm

Yu Yanshu 185 cm

Song Weiyue 184 cm

Yu Chaoluo 183 cm

Xi Zi He 181 cm

Green Fox Ancestor 180 cm

Zong Sichen 179 cm

Chi Muyao 178 cm

Si Ruoyu 172 cm

Su You 170 cm (Junior)

Yi Qianxi 163 cm

Lou Qiongzhi 158 cm