Ningning and Pei Ji's grand wedding was scheduled for the following spring. The spring day was filled with mysterious flowers, red and green willows, and blooming peach and plum trees. The wind blew, creating a shower of pink and white petals. The flowing water carried a gentle blue wave, reflecting the shadows of the mountains, forests, and buildings in the water's light. The garden was full of charm.
Ningning didn't want to wear a complex wedding dress, but Zheng Shijie, Qu Feiqing, and Lin Qian insisted. Before the wedding day, they spent six hours adorning her with jewelry.
"Marriage is important, and Ningning looks so beautiful, she must dress up well."
Qu Feiqing finished her makeup and pointed to the tip of her nose, "If you go out looking beautiful, Pei Ji will definitely be happy."
When Ningning heard Pei Ji's name, she blushed and smiled shyly.
She rarely wore makeup, but now, after being carefully groomed, she exuded a rare soft charm.
Her black hair was styled in an elegant cloud bun, adorned with gold and jade hairpins, resembling clouds and mist with pearls. Her almond-shaped eyes were framed with curved eyebrows, and her cheeks were lightly touched with pink, like peach blossoms. Her lips were a rich crimson, as if someone had delicately placed a red camellia flower on her lips.
When Ningning smiled, her lips formed a faint curve, making her cheeks even redder. Zheng Weiqi couldn't help but admire her beauty and wanted to embrace her, but she worried about ruining her makeup. She stared at her junior sister without blinking, sighing, "Ningning is so young, how is she getting married? Pei Ji is so lucky. If I were a man, I would definitely come to propose."
Qu Feiqing whispered to her, "Ningning, don't worry. Even after you get married and feel bored, you can come to my Nirvana Island. I will personally teach you and ensure you have a joyous time."
Lin Qian understood the island owner's character well and wasn't surprised by her words. She immediately interjected, "Don't listen to them! Pei Ji is a good child, he lives and dies for you. You two should get married and be happy together for a hundred years!"
When they received the wedding invitation, not only was she excited, but all the elders who used to be in the mysterious mirror were also excited.
No matter what, they mustn't interfere with this young couple! If anyone causes trouble, Lin Qian will be the first to challenge them with the spirits of the entire family!
"The time is near."
Qu Feiqing hummed, "Let's go."
Ningning nodded.
In the cultivation world, weddings were simple affairs. Offering respects to the heavens and earth, hosting guests, and then entering the bridal chamber were the only steps in the wedding process.
Her dark red wedding gown was heavy and spacious. Ningning walked slowly. As soon as she stepped out, she saw a tall figure.
Pei Ji was also dressed in red and stood at the door waiting for her.
He was sharp and handsome. Wearing the dark red robe for the first time, his fair skin and red lips gave him a touch of allure that he never had before.
When he saw her, he paused for a moment, and astonishment and tenderness surged in his eyes.
Pei Ji reached out his hand, and Ningning placed her palm on the back of his hand. The overwhelming joy and surreal feeling in her heart continued to surge until this moment. It was finally sinking in that this was not a dream.
Ningning was truly marrying him.
Hand in hand, they walked through the peach blossom rain and green forests, arriving at the feast hall.
They had traveled to many places in the past year and bought several houses, but at the insistence of their master and the elders, they decided to hold the wedding in the mysterious realm.
Many guests attended the grand wedding, with elders from various sects present and their friends gathering as well. Ningning was shy and blushed as everyone teased her, making her ears turn red.
He tightened the grip of her hand in his.
Pei Ji's voice was low, "I'm here."
Because he was by her side... she felt even more embarrassed.
Ningning pressed her lips together and raised her eyes to look at him. As expected, despite his casual words, his ears were turning red too.
Feeling embarrassed and shy alone was like being publicly executed; but if the blushing person had a companion, it brought some comfort and even made her want to smile.
During the banquet, Pei Ji led her in toasting one by one.
"Good disciple Pei Ji and Ningning, congratulations on your marriage. I'm as happy as if it were my own wedding!" Master Tianxian resembled an ecstatic father, unable to close his mouth, "Even if I remain a bachelor for the rest of my life, it doesn't matter anymore! I'm so happy! I've been married!"
Zhenxiao Sword Sovereign looked at him in horror and pushed Tianxian aside, "Your master is too happy. He drank four barrels of daughter red wine. He must be drunk now."
He Xiaochen chuckled on the side, laughing and clapping, "Married, married."
Ji Yunkai looked disdainful, poked the head of the famous Liuming Mountain Sect master, "Ningning, Pei Ji, ignore him. He has drunk four and a half barrels."
He said and then shouted loudly, "Tianxian, the wine has gotten to the chancellor. Those seeking revenge, come quickly!"
"These immortal sect elders, why don't any of them have proper manners."
A beautiful woman with a gentle smile approached; she was Meng Tingzhou, whom they had met in Luancheng.
Beside her, Song Xianqing chuckled, her complexion much rosier than when she first met Ningning, "The immortal sects are much more cheerful than the noble families."
"We were traveling in Chu Mountain and heard the news of your marriage. We didn't have time to prepare elaborate gifts."
Meng Tingzhou said, "We can only offer you the unique items we've collected this year as gifts, hoping you won't look down on them."
As they conversed, nearby, the sound of a little girl's chattering could be heard.
Also invited were their acquaintance from the Desert, Lu Wanxing. Lu Wanxing grew up in the Tianhe Valley, developing a bold and unrestrained temperament. Coincidentally, she met Qiao Yan of the Spirit Fox Clan here.
The two girls with similar interests and ages instantly hit it off, chatting and sampling half of the sweet pastries on the banquet table in no time.
"There's nothing interesting in the desert. If we talk about beauty, it's all about the south—"
Lu Wanxing swallowed the green bean pastry in her mouth and nudged the young fox girl's arm, "Qiao Yan, the tail following you hasn't been shaken off yet."
Qiao Yan turned upon hearing, seeing the hesitant boy behind her.
"Qiao Yan."
Startled by her gaze, the boy's long lashes trembled slightly, but he quickly regained composure, "If you eat too many sweets, you'll get cavities."
Qiao Yan crossed her arms, glaring at him, "So what?"
The boy's fox ears twitched lightly, "Cavities hurt."
"I'll endure my own pain. It's none of your business!"
Qiao Yan was about to explode in anger.
Yan Qing had finally dispelled the demonic energy within her, returning to her usual appearance. However, she never expected that this guy would still be as clueless as before.
Always meddling, always serious, never once mentioning his feelings for her; he was clearly a fool.
"Does Yan Qing Gongzi not like sweet treats?"
Sipping her wine, Lu Wanxing leisurely remarked, "What a pity. Along the way, Qiao Yan refrained from eating several of her favorite pastries, saving them for her childhood sweetheart—ah, she probably won't get to taste them. It's truly heartbreaking."
Yan Qing's ears flicked again.
It was a sign of happiness; fox ears never concealed emotions. He blushed at this, softly responding, "I... I like them, only if you give them to me."
Qiao Yan raised her chin, "What, aren't you afraid of toothaches from eating too many sweets?"
"... I'm not afraid of the pain."
The young fox clan member, just recovered from a serious illness, spoke in a soft tone, tinged with a hint of shyness, earnestly telling her, "I just don't want to see you in pain."
Wow.
Lu Wanxing covered her mouth with a pained expression; these two hadn't even developed cavities, yet she already felt her teeth ache.
May lovebirds eventually get cavities, and may the gods bless them.
Through careful cultivation, the Spirit Fox Clan had mostly recovered. Qiao Yan's mother temporarily served as the clan leader, working with the elders to open the secret realm and dispel the demonic energy, preparing to rebuild their homeland once the energy subsided.
"Xiaoyan has told me everything, thank you both for risking your lives to help."
The graceful and gentle woman smiled serenely, "We will never forget the life-saving grace. The Spirit Fox Clan has spared no effort in offering a small gift. We hope you both grow old together, harmonizing like a musical duet."
"As long as everyone is safe and sound, we can rest assured."
Ningning, curious about something, caught sight of two figures nearby, "Qiao Yan and Yan Qing Gongzi—"
"The child Yan Qing is introverted; he wants to wait for his illness to heal before showing his feelings to Xiaoyan."
Qin Niang chuckled, "When the time comes, Miss Ningning shall revisit the Mirror Secret Realm, and she will surely see a different scenery from before."
"Pay up! Pay up!"
Over there, the immortal sect elders sat around a table, Lin Qian proudly raising her neck, "Those who bet wrong on Pei Ji and Ningning's wedding date, hand over the spirit stones!"
"Damn it!"
Ji Yunkai was filled with shame, his chubby hands unable to hold onto the many spiritual stones, trembling as he muttered, "How could I lose!"
