Chapter 93

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Chapter 93

Three days before the ceremony, Yun Chuyou went down the mountain and returned to her original home.

Xie Fuzhi was a bit unhappy, "Why does Chuyou suddenly want to move down?"

"According to mortal world customs, we should temporarily part ways before the wedding, until the ceremony is over, and then we will move into our new home together. It’s just a temporary separation, and after we are married, everything will be fine."

Xie Fuzhi argued, "But this isn’t the Mortal World; it’s the spiritual world, and I’m not human. Moving things around is very troublesome."

He had already built a new house at the top of the mountain, planning to move all of Yun Chuyou’s things there in the next couple of days.

However, the other person said they wanted to go back down the mountain and separate from him. Upon hearing this, Xie Fuzhi felt completely distressed.

Although he had been very happy these days, as the day of the Grand Ceremony of Contract Signing approached, he became more and more nervous. He had hardly rested, even working through the night, diligently moving stones to make the icy fortress on the mountain even more perfect.

Sometimes he was so tired that he would close his eyes and doze off for a moment, only to have nightmares where all the beauty was false, and Yun Chuyou faded away before him.

Usually, that would be fine, but at this critical moment, when Yun Chuyou said she wanted to leave, it matched the terrible scene in his dream.

Xie Fuzhi was a bit stressed, showing strong resistance. He said in a sticky voice, "Chuyou, can’t you stay? I don’t want to be apart from you for even a moment."

The Grand Ceremony of Contract Signing in the spiritual world is very different from a wedding in the human realm. There are not so many rules, and it’s not about parents giving their children away. It’s just two like-minded cultivators making a bond in the presence of heaven and earth.

There are no rituals of bowing to parents or wedding games; there is only the recognition of heaven and earth, mutual bows, and blessings from guests.

Yun Chuyou insisted, "I respect your customs, and you should respect mine. I just want to move down for a while; otherwise, I will feel incomplete."

She insisted on going down because the place she used to live reminded her of the beginning. It was where she first came into this world, filled with the most traces of her early years and many memories of her parents.

Yun Chuyou was not learning a Heartless Tao; she never forgot her parents in another world. She has always kept a very soft place for them in her heart.

Many people may forget the many people and events they experienced in their lives, but they always remember some small details from their childhood.

Yun Chuyou has lived in this world for several decades, but the most positive part of her personality comes from another world.

The customs of the Mortal World wedding are parts of the ceremony she remembered from attending her cousin sister’s wedding in another world.

She was destined not to have her parents as witnesses, and the elders from the spiritual world invited to come were not that important to her.

Yet, during certain ceremonies, Yun Chuyou held onto mysterious insistence, known only to herself, as a way to remember another world.

"I’m sorry, it’s my fault," Xie Fuzhi felt Yun Chuyou’s sadness. He knew his young apprentice had been hiding some secrets, but everyone has their own secrets. He never thought of forcing Yun Chuyou to reveal anything, to avoid making her sad.

The phoenix transformed back into its original form and then shrank to the size of a small red bird, about as big as a person’s palm. It fluttered its tiny wings and circled around the girl’s forehead, gently pressing its fluffy cheek against Yun Chuyou’s.

"Chuyou, I just had a nightmare, and I feel a bit nervous. I’m scared to be apart from you, afraid that you might just disappear in the blink of an eye."

Xie Fuzhi said, "If you want to move down, you can do that. If you want to take a break, that’s okay too, but can I come down to see you every day?"

Yun Chuyou’s eyebrows curved beautifully, and she became a bit more proactive, gently touching Xie Fuzhi’s soft feathers. "Of course, you can! There’s no need to be so strict. I don’t dislike you; I just want to spend a few days alone. If we take a little break, the day of the Grand Ceremony of Contract Signing will feel even more surprising."

She remembered when her cousin sister got married; everyone still met, but they spent the day before the wedding apart.

"I just want to move down for a bit to sort some things out. Even if we can’t meet, you can always message me. If you miss me, you can use the water mirror to look at me, but just don’t let me find out."

Xie Fuzhi had pre-wedding syndrome, and Yun Chuyou did too. They spent every day together and were very close, but they weren’t truly bound together yet.

After the contract signing ceremony, there would be no chance for regrets. She didn’t want to cancel the ceremony, but she also wanted some occasional alone time.

Sometimes Xie Fuzhi could be too clingy, which made her feel a bit suffocated.

After thinking for a moment, she calmed her emotions and spoke more gently than before, explaining why they should be apart for now, "But it’s best not to see each other the day before the ceremony because of the joyful atmosphere. The new couple carries good fortune, and meeting could bring bad luck."

"Then let’s not meet the day before." As someone hurt by fate, Xie Fuzhi despised its existence but also believed in it. He was willing to stay apart from Yun Chuyou for now to seek a good omen.

With Yun Chuyou’s insistence, it was decided for now that the night before the wedding, the Qingxu Sect would turn into a sea of joyful red.

Not only the bride and groom would wear red wedding clothes, but the disciples in the sect were also not allowed to wear white. Everyone needed to wear festive clothing, but it shouldn’t be too bright red, or it would overshadow the new couple.

That night, Yun Chuyou could not sleep, and neither could Xie Fuzhi. He checked the new home inside and out, set up safety protections, went through the plans for the next day, and then used the Spirit Connecting Jade to send a message to Yun Chuyou.

Both of their Spirit Connecting Jades were newly bought, and Yun Chuyou customized two new cases, which were bright red and festive.

"Chuyou Chuyou, there is just one hour until tomorrow. What are you doing now?"

Yun Chuyou received the message and replied quickly, "I am putting on the wedding dress for the Grand Ceremony of Contract Signing."

For this grand event, with so many people witnessing it, they wanted to make everything perfect without any regrets.

A grand ceremony for signing a contract, which many people will remember, must be very beautiful and magnificent in appearance.

Today, Yun Chuyou’s robe was made from materials collected by Xie Fuzhi from all over the world, designed, cut, and crafted by him over many days and nights.

She also worked hard on the wedding outfits for both of them; the similar decorations on their outfits and the hairpin on her head were all magical items she created.

Xie Fuzhi happily replied, "I’ve put mine on too! Chuyou will look amazing in hers!"

Yun Chuyou had of course tried on the wedding outfit before and had seen what it looked like, but at that time she had no makeup on and her face was plain.

Yun Chuyou said, "I need to get ready, so my replies might be slow. Please rest well and try to feel more natural and full of energy tomorrow."

Xie Fuzhi quickly responded, "Then I won’t disturb you. See you tomorrow."

He decided to check his ice palace again, inside and out, and when the time came, he would rush down the mountain to see Chuyou.

Xie Fuzhi was so excited and nervous that he couldn’t sleep; even meditating or reciting scriptures didn’t help at all.

Moreover, he is getting married and not turning evil, so there is no need to splash cold water on himself.

Yun Chuyou looked at herself in the mirror. Her makeup was not done by herself; it was done by her younger martial sister, Zhong Wei, who first applied the makeup, then styled her hair, and placed a heavy crown on her head.

The spiritual world is very advanced, and there are many spells related to hairdos. You can buy one and learn the hand sign, and it will be done right away.

But that would seem too impersonal. To show that the marriage contract is important, it is best to have someone do it carefully and slowly, as if the longer it takes, the more important it appears.

Zhong Wei loves bright red, but she knows she should not steal the spotlight, so she has already put on a pink dress, which makes her radiant face look even more delicate.

She knew that Elder Martial Sister was getting married, so she specially invited a skilled fox from the Blue Mountain Fox tribe to help her practice her makeup skills, which gained the Elder Martial Sister’s approval.

After nervously working for three to four hours, Zhong Wei finished, "Elder Martial Sister, how do you feel now? Do you like this look?"

She believed she had done her best, but since it was Elder Martial Sister’s Grand Ceremony of Contract Signing, it was most important that the main person was satisfied.

Yun Chuyou looked at herself in the mirror. That familiar face, now heavily made up, seemed a bit strange.

She rarely dresses up like this, usually keeping her face simple and natural, without even wearing any lipstick.

They say that a fair complexion can hide many flaws. For a female cultivator like her, who has no impurities in her body and excellent skin, her natural look gives off a celestial vibe, so she wouldn’t waste time on makeup.

This is the first time in many years that Yun Chuyou is wearing heavy makeup and such a splendid dress.

Yun Chuyou looked at herself in the mirror for a while, and with a slight smile, she said, "You look beautiful. The makeup is done very well, and I really like it."

The phrase "I really like it" was the highest compliment for Zhong Wei, and she let out a big sigh of relief.

The girl in the pink dress leaned closer to her Elder Martial Sister in the mirror, wanting to get close.

She cast a spell to keep her face from smudging Yun Chuyou’s makeup and said with a slightly jealous tone, "Elder Martial Sister is so beautiful; it really makes Master look good."

Yun Chuyou chuckled, "Isn’t Master even more beautiful? By your reasoning, it should be me who benefits."

Zhong Wei huffed, "To me, Elder Martial Sister is the most beautiful. Besides, Master is so old; it’s a shame for an old bird to go after a young one."

Yun Chuyou laughed harder, and the hairpin on her head swayed slightly, the tail feathers of the phoenix hairpin clinking together and making a sweet sound, "Don’t let our master hear this, or he will get angry."

Zhong Wei said, "It’s okay, I have my senior martial sister to protect me."

She blinked her eyes and said sweetly, "Elder Martial Sister will look after me, right?"

"Of course," Yun Chuyou replied, "but don’t try to upset him; I can’t be too biased."

Zhong Wei nodded, "I know, I won’t say anything in front of him, maybe just a few words behind his back."

She hugged her Elder Martial Sister’s arm and gave it a gentle shake, "If he really gets angry, I will take the blame myself and not make it hard for Elder Martial Sister."

"You’ve been in makeup for so long, you must be hungry."

Zhong Wei patted her belly, "It’s okay, I can just eat the Inedia Pill."

Yun Chuyou said, "But I had the little kitchen prepare a meal in advance."

The Inedia Pill was cold and tasteless, simply filling her belly.

But divine food was different; it was steaming hot, and on such nights, she craved something warm.

Memories of being a bridesmaid came to Yun Chuyou’s mind; she had been woken up early in the morning to help the bride get ready, wearing a heavy winter coat.

The makeup artist was not her, but a special bridesmaid did the makeup. She remembered it was very cold, and she had left home with an empty stomach, getting up at four o’clock and waiting until six when the nearby shops opened.

Yun Chuyou had eaten a bowl of steaming beef rice noodles then; she hadn’t done her makeup yet, and her lips were shiny and red from the oil, looking wonderful in orange-red.

Someone asked the bride if she wanted to eat; she didn’t have anything hot, just broke off a piece of chocolate that wasn’t messy.

On such a cold day, she made herself uncomfortable for the sake of beauty. Although the bride didn’t feel too uncomfortable, she only remembered her excitement about the wedding.

But at that time, Yun Chuyou, as a bridesmaid, felt it was not worth it for the bride, especially since before her journey, she had been a food blogger with millions of fans.

Without a love for food, it was hard to achieve that level just by using gimmicks.

At that moment, Yun Chuyou thought that if one day she were to get married, she would never allow her belly to suffer such treatment, and even the groom should not expect her to back down.

Yun Chuyou asked the small kitchen to make a bowl of beef noodles from her memories, using fresh ground rice flour and meat from a spirit beast, rich in Spirit Qi.

Yun Chuyou wanted to eat, and Zhong Wei could not refuse, "Then I will have a portion too!"

The food was even more delicious than she remembered. After finishing a large bowl of beef noodle soup, Yun Chuyou felt her thoughts become clear, and spiritual power flowed through her body, quickly drawing in the Spirit Qi.

At Yun Chuyou’s level, suddenly advancing two minor realms in a short time consumed much more spiritual power than before. Thankfully, the Spirit Qi in Qingxu Sect was rich enough, and with the progress of her task, the system rewarded her with a spirit vein. Otherwise, the Spirit Qi she drained might have alerted the entire sect.

When Yun Chuyou finally came out of her moment of insight, Zhong Wei looked at her in surprise, "Did Elder Martial Sister just have a moment of enlightenment? What realm are you in now?"

After getting back her demonic pill, Zhong Wei saw a huge increase in her strength, but her cultivation was still much lower than Yun Chuyou’s, so she could not see the exact level of her Elder Martial Sister.

There was no need to hide it. Yun Chuyou said, "I just advanced two minor realms, from the early stage of Astral Projection to the mid-stage."

She had already reached the eleventh level of the early stage of Astral Projection, and the twelfth level was a great perfection. To reach the mid-stage, she needed to break through a bottleneck.

Enlightenment directly broke through this bottleneck, allowing Yun Chuyou to possess the cultivation of the mid-level of Astral Projection.

Zhong Wei looked at the big bowl of beef noodles in front of her. Elder Martial Sister finished a bowl and became enlightened, but she herself had eaten quite a lot and showed no signs of enlightenment at all.

"It seems I am still far behind Elder Martial Sister."

Yun Chuyou smiled and said, "I just enjoy this kind of food. Everyone has different likes, Xiao Wei. You can think about what you like; there’s no need to force yourself to seek enlightenment."

Enlightenment comes as a sudden opportunity. Even a genius like the original heroine, Song Mingzhu, cannot ensure that she will gain insight no matter what she does.

Zhong Wei clenched her fist and promised, "Elder Martial Sister, I will do my best!"

She would always follow behind Elder Martial Sister, chasing her steps.

Eating noodles and understanding took a little time, and in the blink of an eye, it was midnight.

Just after midnight, a familiar presence appeared in front of Yun Chuyou’s door; it was none other than Xie Fuzhi, who had hurried over, thinking about her.

A certain phoenix stood on the other side of a wall. Although it really wanted to rush in, it thought about Yun Chuyou’s feelings and gently knocked on the door, "Chuyou, Chuyou! It’s already the day after yesterday, today is the Grand Ceremony of Contract Signing, there shouldn’t be any clashes!"

Zhong Wei blinked and looked at her Elder Martial Sister, "Elder Martial Sister, should we let him in?"

Because of her biological father, Zhong Wei had never felt any fondness for men in the world; after all, men were often unfaithful and heartless.

Years ago, her father deceived her mother for the sake of his wife. It seemed he loved his wife deeply, but when danger came, that man shamelessly pushed all the blame onto his wife.

Although her stepmother was indeed the main culprit, it was that man who had always deceived her mother. If he had a bit of compassion, both her and her mother’s fate would not have been so tragic.

However, most of the men in Xie Fuzhi and Zhong Wei’s memories were very different; the majority of men were extremely arrogant. Even in the spiritual world, where women could also cultivate and seek the path, men’s arrogance was only slightly improved.

Their so-called love often felt like a lofty charity. Even if they acted humble, it was only because their skills were not high enough and their status was not noble enough.

Xie Fuzhi was different; although he was the master and had a higher cultivation level, he humbled himself greatly in front of Yun Chuyou and never flaunted his status as a teacher or a respected figure.

Well… this special treatment was only for Elder Martial Sister. Zhong Wei had not forgotten that on the very first day she was brought from the mortal world to the spiritual world, if it weren’t for Elder Martial Sister speaking up, she would have almost been heartlessly returned by that unreliable master.

Zhong Wei said she could remember this grudge for a lifetime.

Yun Chuyou let out a slight sigh; since she was already here, could she really be cruel enough to send someone away?

"You can come in."

Xie Fuzhi rushed in happily, but when he saw Yun Chuyou, he froze in his steps. His fair face turned bright red, like a boiling kettle, and steam seemed to rise from the top of his head in an exaggerated way.

"Chuyou, you look really beautiful today."

Yun Chuyou looked at Xie Fuzhi, "You look handsome too."

"Elder Martial Sister? Then I will go back first."

Zhong Wei rubbed her arms; she really couldn’t take it. Although she loved her Elder Martial Sister, the smell of romance between this couple was just too strong. This little fox, who exuded the scent of being single, preferred to keep her distance.

Even though these two people had a good relationship, Zhong Wei didn’t feel the slightest urge to find a partner, as her Elder Martial Sister’s partner was just too clingy.

"How did you get here?"

Xie Fuzhi did not notice Zhong Wei at all until she spoke, and then he saw his little disciple.

Zhong Wei said, "I personally did Elder Martial Sister’s makeup, of course I am here to put makeup on her."

Indeed, in Xie Fuzhi’s eyes, there was only Elder Martial Sister, and he never noticed anyone else. Luckily, she was broad-minded and didn’t care much about this master; otherwise, she would have been driven crazy by Xie Fuzhi long ago.

Xie Fuzhi was stunned for a moment and then remembered, "Chuyou is naturally beautiful, but you did a very good job today."

When he first joined the sect, under Elder Martial Sister’s arrangement, Xie Fuzhi would also teach their practice, but he was a very stern master, teaching coldly, and he hardly gave any good feedback.

Zhong Wei rarely heard such sincere praise from him, and for a moment, she was a bit taken aback.

She felt a bit complicated but certainly did not plan to stay here as an annoying presence.

When Zhong Wei was leaving, she turned and said, "Elder Martial Sister, happy wedding! I’m the first one to say happy wedding to you, so you must remember!"

She raised her fist at Xie Fuzhi and said, "Master, you must treat Elder Martial Sister well. Otherwise, I will definitely help Elder Martial Sister take revenge!"

She vowed in her heart that no matter how difficult or dangerous it was, she would stand by Elder Martial Sister’s side.

At this moment, Zhong Wei seemed to have forgotten that, according to the news Xie Fuzhi had shared, Elder Martial Sister’s master had a Grand Ceremony of Contract Signing, which was a contract that tied their lives together and could not be broken.

If Yun Chuyou felt pain, Xie Fuzhi would feel pain too.

However, even if Xie Fuzhi reminded her, she would only insist stubbornly that life and death were together, but they could also torment each other. What if Xie Fuzhi was the kind of person who enjoyed torturing others? What she wanted was for Elder Martial Sister to be happy, always cheerful and joyful.

Yun Chuyou was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and replied, "I will, and so will you, little Wei."

A storm was coming, but she would make sure to protect Qingxu Sect and everything she loved.