Chapter 081: Making a Marriage Pact
The auspicious hour has arrived, and the guests have also arrived one after another. Xu Yu Zhen Jun's carriage rose into the air, suspended in mid-air, gazing at the huge alarm bell, his expression solemn, wave after wave of awe-inspiring pressure emanating from him...
Before long, Su Yu Zhen Jun lightly raised his right hand, pinched his fingers into a seal, and a white spiritual light shot out from his hand, shooting straight at the tall alarm clock.
A loud and powerful bell tolled, its sound echoing through the entire Ling Xiao Sect...
All the monks and guests present heard the thrilling bell sound, fell silent at the same time, raised their heads solemnly and respectfully looked towards the warning bell.
Only then did Su Yu, the True Lord of Jade Dawn, reveal a stoic expression, his voice booming loudly and solemnly as he declared, "The Grand Ceremony of Dan Condensation begins!"
As the sound faded away, only two figures appeared: Shan Luoyue in red and Mo Junya in white, each riding their own spirit sword to hover above the high platform where they waited for Xu Yu Zhenjun's next words.
This time, the two newly promoted Golden Dan true immortals of the Ling Xiao Sect are outstanding in terms of their own cultivation and foundation. The state they presented when forming the elixir was very young, with the man being exceptionally handsome and the woman being stunningly beautiful. If it weren't for their superior innate talent, even if they had exhausted all their efforts to transform into a Golden Dan, they would likely still be old and weak, and the possibility of making another breakthrough to form an infant would be extremely slim.
So, Lin Suoyu invited so many people to attend the Danzheng ceremony this time, also wanting to show off through this opportunity. Now, with the addition of the strength of the two newly promoted young Golden Dan True People, it is feared that the Ling Xiao Sect's power and prestige in the cultivation world will rise to a higher level.
Shan Luo Yue was originally a demonic cultivator, and over the years, he had experienced countless events that were beyond counting. Today's scene was not unusual for him either. From start to finish, he remained calm and composed, dignified and elegant, without any hint of awkwardness.
However, Mo Junya was not as calm as her expression suggested. From the moment she appeared, the number of gazes fixed on her was countless. She happily accepted the passionate gazes cast upon her by the monks below. Those gazes contained admiration, adoration, jealousy, doubt, and more... Regardless of their attitude, Mo Junya accepted them all with pleasure.
However, what she enjoys most are those eyes filled with admiration and jealousy. She was born to be in the spotlight, born to stand at the pinnacle of fame, and to be worshiped by all. Therefore, those admiring eyes best showcase her value; those jealous eyes best prove her excellence.
Thinking of this, Mo Junya's face remained calm as usual, but the joy in her eyes was hard to conceal.
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The steps of the Golden Elixir Grand Ceremony are quite complicated. Before dawn, under the guidance of the attending disciples, one must go to the side hall of the Central Gate to bathe and purify oneself, wear the ritual robes that signify the true identity of the Golden Elixir, and then proceed to the central hall for a solemn incense offering. Only after everything is properly prepared can one formally enter the Central Gate Plaza to welcome the upcoming grand ceremony.
Now everything is proceeding in an orderly manner, under the guidance of Su Yu Zhen Jun, Shan Luo Yue and Mo Jun Ya are offering sacrifices to heaven under the gaze of tens of thousands of people.
On the usually empty and desolate square in front of the central gate, a towering giant tripod has been erected today, standing majestically with an air of solemnity.
Shan Luo Yue and Mo Jun Ya each held three incense sticks as thick as an arm, then Su Yu Zhen Jun waved her finger to summon heavenly fire, igniting the incense sticks. Before long, only the green smoke of the incense sticks was seen, slowly drifting towards the clouds.
At this moment, Su Yu Zhen Jun's wide sleeves fluttered, his expression was majestic and stern, his eyes gleamed brightly, every word was like a pearl. "The great Tao is opened, the heavens are honored to receive it. Today, Tai Gu Peak - Shan Luo Yue and Ruo Yun Peak - Mo Jun Ya have formed a golden elixir. They possess heavenly talents, are clever and wise, their Dao heart is firm, heaven can see! One bow to the heavens...the gift of benevolence..."
Before the words had fallen, Single Luo Yue and Mo Junya's figures "whooshed" up into mid-air, then rotated 360 degrees in a grand somersault, after which they shot straight down towards the ground like two arrows flying off a bowstring. As they landed on the ground, both knees touched the earth simultaneously, and with incense raised to the heavens, they performed a deep, flowing bow.
Seeing the two people making big movements on the high platform, everyone below was shocked.
In general, on top of the great precepts, the bigger the movement of kowtowing and worshiping, the louder the sound of kowtowing, the more it shows the cultivator's pious heart.
Su Yu looked at Shan Luoyue and Mo Junya with satisfaction, then continued to say, "The Ancestor of the Erbai Gate... appreciated the kindness..."
After finishing, Shan Luoyue and Mo Junya exchanged a glance, then stood up together, their movements extremely synchronized as they jumped towards the sky again. This jump was higher than before by more than a little, half a point, as if they had already leaped to the other side of the clouds. Next came another 720-degree somersault in mid-air, followed by a dive down to the ground, where they bowed deeply once more in front of the ancestral portraits of the various sects' founders.
Su Yu's clear and cold voice seemed to come from the edge of the sky, "Three bows to the respected master... gratitude for your teachings..."
This time, Shan Luoyue and Mo Junya bowed in the direction where Lin Xuemu and Xi Yiwu were standing, shocking everyone present once again.
Only then did Shan Luo Yue and Mo Jun Ya, when paying respects to their master with three kneels and nine bows, surprisingly not just kneel on both knees, but instead prostrated themselves devoutly on the ground. They were clearly performing the "five-body prostration" grand ceremony.
Shan Luo Yue and Mo Jun Ya's actions have clearly given the Ling Xiao Sect and Xu Yu Zhen Jun a boost in prestige, causing the ancestors of other major sects present to look on with envy. Xu Yu Zhen Jun, however, seemed rather nonchalant, looking at his two newly-minted Golden Dan True Person disciples with great satisfaction.
"It's done!" Immediately afterwards, Su Yu Jingchen cleared his throat and said loudly.
The sound fell, the residual sound lingered, and Shan Luoyue and Mo Junya waited for a few breaths before slowly getting up, rushing into the clouds, inserting the incense stick in her hand into the towering cloud-entering tripod, only then did she fall back to the ground, standing behind Su Yu Zhenjun.
With this, the Grand Dictionary of Chinese Medicine is now complete.
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After the grand ceremony, a banquet unfolded, and Su Yu Zhen Jun lavishly entertained guests from all sides. The inner disciples of each peak were busy, distributing spiritual food, spiritual wine, demon beast meat, and spiritual fruits to the long tables of each guest in an orderly manner.
Among the shuttling, there are also beautiful and elegant female disciples of the Zhufeng Sect, each holding a spiritual wine jug, one by one pouring wine for the guests. They all have serious faces, and their movements dare not be slow for half a moment.
Looking at those beautiful female disciples who were as lovely as peaches and plums, all the powerful cultivators couldn't help but click their tongues in wonder and envy.
It's said that the beauties of the Cultivation Realm are as numerous as clouds, but no matter how they look at it, they all think that the beautiful women of Ling Xiao Sect surpass them. Not to mention the stunningly beautiful Shan Jiu Ling, even these ordinary inner sect disciples who pour wine are more breathtaking than the top beauties of their own sect.
However, as expected of the powerful cultivators, although they felt envious and jealous towards Su Yu Xian Jun and Ling Xiao Sect, they quickly calmed down and didn't think much of it.
On this side, the wine ceremony was proceeding in an orderly manner. Xu Yu Zhen Jun personally led the newly promoted Golden Elixir Cultivator and the various Peak Masters to offer spiritual wine to the guests who had come from afar, while those powerful cultivators who had traveled thousands of miles also presented generous gifts.
On the other side, Xi Yuruo and Xi Yulingxi were approaching Xu Yu Zhenjun with a gentle smile.
"Congratulations, two new Golden Dan True Immortals have emerged in the Ling Xiao Sect!" Xī Yuè Rú Sù's face was filled with a smile as she bowed her hands to Su Yu True Lord.
"Hah, I didn't expect the head of the Wu clan to come in person, thank you, thank you!" Xuan Yu Zhen Jun said slowly with a hint of meaning, "Since madam has come in person, I suppose you've already seen the transmission talisman that I personally sent over. May I ask what your intentions are...?"
Upon hearing this, Xi Yue slightly raised an eyebrow, her expression unchanged. Her phoenix eyes inadvertently swept over Mo Junya's calm face and Feng Li Xi's bewildered one.
After a few moments of silence, Xiāo Yǔ Rú Suō asked in a low voice, "May I ask, Xǔ Yù Zhēn Jūn, what you just said... was it discussed with me or were you informing me?"
"Notify!" Su Yu Chen Jun's eyebrows didn't even twitch as she coldly spat out the words.
"Hmph, since Su Yu didn't intend to discuss it with me in the first place, why bother asking now?!" The smile on Xi Yue's face finally fell as she let out a cold hum.
Everyone who heard the conversation between Su Yu and Xi Ye was confused, not understanding what was going on. The atmosphere that had just been harmonious suddenly became tense, with a strong smell of gunpowder, leaving people bewildered.
Just as the atmosphere was about to become awkward, Xīu Líng Xī, who had been standing behind Xīu Ruò Sù, suddenly stepped forward and bowed to Suì Yù Zhēn Jūn and the other powerful beings. With a smile, she said elegantly, "I heard that the Ling Xiao Sect has two new Golden Dan True People. I, Líng Xī, would like to offer a song, 'Jìng Líng Qū', to congratulate the two True People on their successful formation of the Golden Elixir!"
Ling Xi's words eased the tense atmosphere at the right time, causing the powerful people present to nod in approval.
After finishing speaking, Ling Xi glanced at Mo Junya with a seemingly unintentional glance, and that glance was full of provocation and complacency.
For some reason, Ling Xi saw Mo Junya's 81st move as a mistake, every step was wrong.
The wind carries a glimmer of hope, and suddenly I think of the wooden puppet controlled by fine threads.
Puppet? Death Cycle Game!
At this thought, Feng Li Xi suddenly looked towards Mo Jun Ya who was standing on the right side of Xi Yue.
Although, Xī Yuè Líng Xī's piano skills are not yet mature and occasionally have small mistakes, overall she still has a good grasp. The problem is not that Xī Yuè Líng Xī can't interpret this "Cloud Gate Qin Feng", but rather someone sabotaged her, making it impossible for her to complete the interpretation of the piece.
According to her understanding, Mo Junya obtained a set of secret methods by chance, which recorded the art of controlling people with invisible puppets. Using this method, no spiritual power is required, and it can be completed simply through intention and secret skills.
If Mo Junya used this secret method on Xiū Xī Líng Xī, she could not only avoid the eyes of all the powerful cultivators present, but also severely wound Xiū Xī Líng Xī's sharp aura.
She is really a venomous woman!
If it were an ordinary day, the rivalry between the two women would seem harmless to Feng Ri Xi, and she wouldn't think of intervening. However, on this particularly special day, Mo Junya's behavior is truly inappropriate.
If Xie Lingxi loses face here, not only will the Wu clan lose face, but also the Ling Xiao Sect, as the host, will be completely discredited.
Other sects would naturally enjoy watching this hilarious performance, but Fengli Xi couldn't let the usually dignified Old Ancestor lose face, nor could he let Ling Xiao Sect be humiliated. Moreover, Xie Lian was also a member of the Xie family, and even if it was just to protect Xie Wu's face, Fengli Xi decided that he had to take action...
Just as everyone was watching the desperate struggle of Xiū Líng Xī, a clear and elegant zither sound suddenly rose up... The sound of the zither had a unique clarity, its tone crystal clear and transparent, entering deep into one's soul.
Everyone followed the sound and looked away, and was involuntarily convinced by the beautiful scenery in front of them.
All that can be seen is a figure in red attire kneeling on the ground, with his right arm embracing a uniquely-shaped lyre.
The guqin is about four feet high and more than two feet wide, with a total of 47 strings. The entire body is made of red sandalwood, with intricate carvings of cloud patterns on the surface.
This stringed instrument is Ireland's national symbol - the Irish harp.
Feeling the scorching gaze of everyone converging on himself, Feng Li furrowed his brow and let out a faint sigh in his heart. He had originally wanted to hide far away, not provoke trouble, nor interfere with others, but unexpectedly, trouble came knocking on his door instead.
After a thousand thoughts and a hundred turns, the wind blows gently with his left hand, while his right hand wanders, pressing down and lifting up, plucking the strings and stroking the frets, playing in harmony and resonance, grasping and brushing, his hands moving like clouds, not missing a single note. With occasional grasping, brushing, pressing, wandering, and striking, he conveys the essence and spirit of "Cloud Gate Qin Feng" through his own interpretation.
At this time, Feng Li Xi felt extremely fortunate that the guqin's performance, although using both hands, did not use the little finger. Glancing at the empty little finger of his left hand, Feng Li Xi felt a pang of sorrow in his heart.
Feng Lixi never thought that on the day of Qiao Mingying's passing, she could still play this "Cloud Gate Qin Feng", but now Qiao Mingying can no longer harmonize with her in music.
As he thought of this, Fengri Xi smiled wistfully and stopped thinking about it. He slowly plucked the strings, guiding the chaotic notes to gradually correct the melody.
The sound of the harp is quite similar to that of the piano, but it's even more light and airy. To stop Mo Junya from continuing to cast the Wooden Puppet Secret Technique on Xi Lingxue, Feng Lixi suddenly used a glissando, making the sound clear and transparent, an octave higher than the original note. Of course, while playing the glissando, Feng Lixi also carefully incorporated some sonic attack techniques. Using too many sonic attack techniques would arouse suspicion among the powerful cultivators present. Only by using them just right could she both hinder Mo Junya's evil intentions and avoid raising suspicions.
Everyone present almost simultaneously fixed their gaze on Feng Rixi, the woman in fiery red attire, who was playing a crystal clear melody with such elegance and composure that it was impossible not to be deeply entranced.
Her absolutely beautiful face carried a hint of imperceptible regret, making people unable to help but feel pity for the Rebirth Goddess System's latest chapter.
Xuē Yù Wǔ Líng gazed at Feng Lǐ Xī's breathtakingly beautiful face, her originally icy lips slightly curled up, and a faint smile was hidden in her eyes. However, when her gaze swept across Feng Lǐ Xī's empty left little finger, Xuē Yù Wǔ Líng's expression suddenly froze, and the lips that had just curled up stiffened instantly...
When Xie Wu's face was cold and condensed, everyone present also focused on the left little finger of Fengli Xi, which was empty and falling, although they didn't know why the broken finger was broken, but they couldn't help feeling regretful, just like suddenly finding a flaw on a beautiful jade.
Su Yu Jing saw this scene, and the angry color also appeared on his previously joyful face. He felt that his own granddaughter's broken finger was indeed suspicious, it seemed that he had to wait until after the matter to ask carefully.
While everyone stared at Feng Lixi with their eyes fixed on her, Mo Junya's bright and shiny eyes flickered slightly...
Mo Junya originally thought it would be easy to deal with a Xie Ling, but she didn't expect a Shan Jiu Ling to suddenly appear halfway. However, when she saw the broken finger on Shan Jiu Ling's hand, her eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of pride.
Fenglix closed his eyes, quietly plucking the strings of the instrument in his hand, completely undistracted by the outside world.
She carefully captured the sound of Xiuyi's piano, and when she found that Xiuyi's melody was wrong, Fengli used a muffled tone to make the erhu's sound loud and clear, covering up Xiuyi's incorrect melody. When Xiuyi played smoothly, Fengli played a glissando, making the erhu cooperate with the piano to produce a unique harmony effect. Throughout the process, Fengli never overpowered Xiuyi's melody, but rather accompanied her, guiding her...
The music ended, and the whole audience was silent.
In the wind, a hint of hope to restore some color to her pale face, Xiangling's voice came through the air, "You played an octave too high in the prelude, and in the middle section, 2 ornamental notes didn't go down, 1 ornamental note didn't go up. At the same time, there was a wrong note in the left-hand accompaniment, and in the climax part, you forgot to pause on the quarter rest!"
Upon hearing this, Xi Ling was taken aback for a moment. Her eyes, gazing into the distance, were filled with shock.
How did Shuangjiu Ling know modern piano professional terms?
Could she also be... a time-traveling woman?!
Completely ignoring Xiuling's astonished expression, Fengli fell into deep thought.
After a few moments of silence, under the leadership of Su Yu Zhen Jun, thunderous applause and cheers resounded throughout the Ling Xiao Sect.
"Who would have thought that Ling Xiao's Nine Spirits not only surpass the world in beauty, but also in musical talent, this melody is truly fit for the heavens!" Yu Ruosu sighed with a smile.
Actually, from the moment she saw Shan Jiu Ling, Xi Yue Ruo Su didn't really like her. It wasn't because Shan Jiu Ling had provoked her, but because she calculated that Shan Jiu Ling would be a disaster for her beloved younger brother - Xi Yue Wu Yun. So, Xi Yue Ruo Su instinctively rejected Shan Jiu Ling. However, today, she had a change of heart towards Shan Jiu Ling.
If it weren't for Shanjiuming's help, I'm afraid the Wu family would have lost all face.
Can't help but admit that Shan Jiu Ling is still quite sensible, and she never shows off when doing things, which is quite similar to Lin Xiao Yu's style.
In the wind, Xi naturally didn't know what Su thought of her. At this moment, she was still completely immersed in the melody of "Cloud Gate Qin Feng". As soon as she thought of the late Qiao Mingying, her heart would ache with a tearing pain. She had originally thought that the wound would eventually scab over one day, and once it scabbed over, it wouldn't hurt anymore. But why did this scabbed-over wound still bleed and ache endlessly?!
Feng Li Xi blinked away the tears that were about to fall.
He slowly got up, smiled faintly at Xi Yue, and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Xi, for your praise! Shan Jiu Ling is ashamed and dare not accept it!"
Her words and actions were elegant and refined. Thinking of this, Xi Yue couldn't help but reveal a few more approving glances towards Feng Li.
But little did I expect
At this moment, a burst of snickering came from the crowd. "Shan Jiu Ling is indeed the niece of Ling Xiao Sect's Su Yu True Lord, and she really has a pure heart and is cleverer than others. However, openly helping her, isn't that a bit...?"
Upon hearing this, Xi Ye's face suddenly sank, and Xi Ye Lingxi's face turned red again.
Fengli Xi glanced at a certain powerful immortal who was stirring up trouble and decided to ignore him.
At this time, another voice of doubt came from the crowd, "Yes! Miss Jiuling has nothing to do with the Xie family, and it's a bit strange for her to help him so openly. Is she trying to take advantage of someone else's weakness to climb up?"
Upon hearing this, Fengli Xi raised an eyebrow, still saying nothing.
She finally understands what "pointing a deer as a horse" means. It's just that this person who speaks nonsense with their eyes open is the one who truly has ill intentions, and wants to stir up trouble between the Ling Xiao Sect and the Wu Clan through rumors and slander.
It's utterly despicable!
She doesn't want to bother with unnecessary things now, but that doesn't mean she can tolerate others shitting on her neck.
At this thought, Fengri Xi gave a cold smile and was about to counterattack when he was suddenly pulled back by Xie Yuantu beside him.
With a reluctant look, she raised her head towards Xi Yue Wu Yu, but he just slowly shook his head at her, indicating that she didn't need to say more.
Just as Feng Ri was puzzled, a figure in white clothes, Su Yu Zhen Jun, raised an eyebrow and coldly said, "Who says that my family's Ling Er has no relation to the Xi Yue Family?!"
Upon hearing this, Fengri Xi was taken aback for a moment, and then a wave of unease surged up in his heart.
For some reason, she always felt that Su Yu's next words would push her into a "terrifying" situation.
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"It's well-known that Shān Jiǔ Líng is the disciple of Wǔ Yún Fēng, and as the Wǔ tribe is Wǔ Yún Fēng's family, it's naturally also Líng'ér's family!" Xǐ Yuán Jūn gazed at Fēng Lǐ Xī, who looked puzzled, then turned to look at Xiāo Qiān Wǔ Yún, who remained icy and isolated. With a resounding voice, he continued, "Moreover, today is not only the day of my son-in-law's Golden Elixir formation, but also the joyous occasion of Shān Jiǔ Líng and Wǔ tribe's Wǔ Zhāi Dà Rén - Xiāo Qiān Wǔ Yún's marriage! After Shān Jiǔ Líng successfully forms her Golden Elixir, we will hold a dual cultivation ceremony for them! Is there anyone who still dares to say that Shān Jiǔ Líng has no relation to the Xiāo Qiān family?!"
Su Yu's words had barely fallen when a commotion broke out among the onlookers.
One day, the master and apprentice became husband and wife, which was against the norms of ethics. Su Yu's true lord actually dared to say such words without shame, which made most people present gasp in shock.
Those female cultivators who had a crush on Feng Ri Xi couldn't help but glare at her, envying her good fortune.
If it's said that Xie Lian, who had just made it through a difficult situation thanks to Hua Cheng's help, still held some gratitude towards him, now hearing Su Yu's words, the little bit of gratitude in his heart had long since dissipated and was gone without a trace.
She is now very suspicious, wondering if Feng Li Xi would use her weaknesses to show off his own excellence?!
Thinking of this, Xi Ye Ling's face sank again and again.
Compared to Xi Ling's embarrassment, Mo Junya's face was even more unsightly. The gentle smile she took pride in as her "trademark" had long since disappeared, replaced by a look of shock and incredulity.
It's clear that Mingming's fate shouldn't be like this, after all she...
Mo Junya stared blankly at Feng Lixi, trying to discern a hint of something from her bright face. Unfortunately, Feng Lixi simply gazed back at her quietly, with no ripples in her eyes.
Mo Junya clenched her fist tightly, the palm of her hand bleeding from her own fingernails, yet she remained oblivious to the swift and fierce swordsmanship of She Diao.
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As soon as Su Yu Jing announced that she and Xi Yue Wu Yan were going to get married, Feng Li Xi's brain exploded.
As expected... her bad premonition was confirmed.
At first, wasn't Shan Luoyue supposed to carefully consider it and make a decision after he had passed the Kundan Grand Ceremony?
Why has the wedding date been suddenly set?!
As one of the parties involved, she didn't even know the date of her own wedding until the very end, which is simply absurd.
It wasn't until now that Fengli Xi finally understood why Su Yu Zhen Jun had to let her wear this fiery red, elaborate dress on this special day.
It turns out that Su Yu Zhen Jun had long planned to marry her off to Xi Yue Wu Yu as his wife today?!
She only knew about this matter until now, and I don't know if Shan Luoyue was also unaware of the inside story throughout the whole process?!
As he thought of this, Feng Li Xi gave a somewhat resentful and desolate glance at Shan Luo Yue. When his eyes met Shan Luo Yue's slightly flustered gaze, Feng Li Xi understood in his heart.
Unexpectedly, her dearest father also concealed it from her along with her uncle!
They love her for her own good, and she understands! But how can they use the name of "love" to hurt her?! Where do they want to put her?!
How is she going to explain this to Xiǎo Wú?!
Thinking of this, Fengri Xi's chest began to ache again.
She clutched at her chest, her face pale and sweaty. Xi Yue Wu Yan, who had been standing beside her, immediately stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, "Ling Er... you..."
"Master, I'm sorry! Sorry! Sorry......" He shook his head, and Feng Ri Xi found it hard to speak, with a lump in his throat, only able to apologize repeatedly.
At this moment, the 216 beads that had been hanging on Fengli's wrist suddenly flashed a dazzling white light. The white light shot straight into the azure sky...
Before long, a huge black whirlpool suddenly appeared in the clear sky that was just cloudless and sunny. At first, the whirlpool was only as big as a bowl, but later it grew bigger and bigger... until it finally covered half of the sky.
Later on, in that black whirlpool, a vivid picture gradually emerged...
Everyone present was shocked again and again at the vivid scene.
Feng Li Xi followed everyone's gaze and looked up at the sky, when she saw those familiar scenes, her body stiffened again...
That black whirlpool's current appearance is not unfamiliar to her!
That scene was the wedding of Xi Yue Wu and Mo Junya, the image of their vows, same clothes, same scenery, but the beautiful woman in red wedding dress was no longer Shan Jiu Ling, but Xi Yue Wu's destined wife - Mo Junya!
The author has something to say: As promised, I've delivered a 10,000-word update! Should they succeed in fulfilling their marriage contract or not? I'd like to hear your thoughts on this!
PS: The next chapter is more exciting!
