The Fourth Volume Chapter One (Part 1) Peach Blossom Luck

  "Heavens! She's Hai Ji! The chief female warrior of the Temple of Sea Pulse!" Bai Guangguang suddenly shouted loudly, and hurriedly ran over.

  The crowd in the distance burst into a chorus of amazement, surging forward like a tide to catch a glimpse of Hai Ji's splendor. He Ping and Liu He Dong hastily stepped forward to greet her, bowing their heads in respect, their faces flushed with joy. With the female warriors from the Hai Temple here, no one was afraid of Yun Dalang anymore.

  She didn't even look at those people, Hai Ji just stared at me, as if the vast riverbank of Fragrant River only had us two. She stared at me, not saying a word, nor could she hear others' words, as if she was infatuated.

  I wanted to cry, but I held it in. I wanted to speak, but didn't know what to say. I just walked on and on, step by step, as Haixi's golden hair fluttered in the twilight.

  The river water is flowing, and it seems like just a blink of an eye has passed three years. I vaguely stand on the bank of time, following the flow, walking towards three years ago in a daze. One step, two steps... The farther I go, the closer I get, Haiji's face flickers among the star jasmine flowers, like a long-lost illusion. When I reach her side, I stop, my heart wildly beating non-stop. Three years have passed, and she hasn't changed at all.

  "Beautiful woman, it's been a while since we got married, how about a hug?" I said hoarsely.

  Hai Ji suddenly smiled, her smile so radiant that the starlight illuminated the tears on her cheeks, and three years of sorrow seemed to melt away in an instant.

  "Little scamp, it's really you. I thought I was dreaming again." She seemed to be laughing and crying at the same time, took a step forward, and faced me. After a pause, Haixi's voice was as light as cloud smoke: "Listen to the sound of the sword, say 'don't forget'."

  I couldn't bear it anymore, I hugged her tightly, my whole body trembling with excitement. She hadn't forgotten me, not one bit! I held Sea Girl tightly, laughing and jumping at the same time. The surroundings fell silent, countless pairs of eyes staring blankly at us, their mouths agape in shock, as if they could swallow an egg.

  "You've grown taller, little rascal." Haiji gazed at me dazedly for a long time, then stretched out her hand and measured the top of my head: "Three years ago, you only reached my shoulder, now you're already as tall as me."

  I nodded vigorously: "Development is still normal, otherwise kissing would require tiptoes."

  Hai Ji's face turned red, and she shyly pushed away my arms: "Still so unscrupulous, really a rascal." She gently stroked my beard, and the disheveled whiskers fell off where her palm passed. She scolded: "Not even taking good care of yourself, looking so sloppy."

  I spat out my tongue, Hai Ji shaved off my beard, and then helped me tidy up my clothes, combed my long hair, looked at me for a while, took out a crystal red jade ring from her bosom, tied it to my hair knot, and said softly: "This is the Wannian Warm Red Jade, which can ward off evil spirits. It was given by someone else two years ago. I often think that if I find you, I will put it on for you personally, and it must look very good."

  I was moved in my heart, listening to her clear tone that had been looking for me all along. After thinking for a moment, I took out the firefly wing and replaced it on her golden hair, smiling: "This firefly wing is given to you, although it's not rare, but as a hairpin it's quite distinctive. How have you been doing these three years? What about Gan Ningzhen and Ji Danmei?"

  "Hai Ji smoothed her hair, a joyful expression on her face: "You little scoundrel, you really have no conscience, seeing me and still thinking of someone else. Anyway, thank goodness, I've finally found you. Qu Danmei often says you're slick and clever, not easily killed, it seems she wasn't wrong at all. Hmm, I have a lot to say to you, let's find a quiet place to talk."

  At this time, Mizuro was just crawling out of the river with a pale face. Kumo no Jiro supported him and said to me: "Can we start our battle again?"

  Hai Ji let out a cold snort and blocked my path: "What do you think you are? If you want to touch him, first ask if my Pulse Slashing Knife agrees."

  "Big brother, she's Hai Ji, and she's in cahoots with Lin Fei. Gan Ningzhen and Ju Danmei might be nearby too." His voice trembled as his eyes darted around wildly, filled with alarm.

  Yun Dalang didn't even lift his head and said indifferently: "Since Haiwushen has the intention, let's have a competition first."

  I knew Yun Dalang's dark past was formidable, and I feared Hai Ji would have some slip-ups, so I hastily said: "Just right, Hai Ji, you teach this guy surnamed Yun a lesson. I'll take care of Shui Liu Lang, it's time to settle the old scores from three years ago."

  Mizu Rōrō was so frightened that his lips turned white, and he hastily pulled Yún Dàláng: "Big brother, since we've already completed the main task, why don't we go back and report to Mózhǔ first? There's no need to linger here and get entangled in a fight. We'll have plenty of opportunities to deal with them later."

  I smiled slyly, and Water Liu indeed became afraid and retreated. Yun Dalang was silent for a moment, then said: "Lin Fei, I'll come to Dacheng City again in a month, at that time I hope to have a fair fight with you." With a flick of his sleeve, he took Water Liu and left. Ao Guang also wanted to take advantage of the situation to escape, but was caught by me, and was punched so hard that his head burst open.

  Haiji was about to chase after him, but I caught hold of her and advised: "Yun Dalang's magic is very strange, you can't be sure of winning. We haven't seen each other for a long time, let's not fight and spoil the atmosphere."

  "Hai Ji frowned and said: 'Is he also a demon under Mo Zhu's seat? Hmph, is his demonic power strong?'"

  "He can't compare to you. One of your hairs is more precious than his entire being. If he died, it wouldn't matter, but if you accidentally got a few strands of hair hurt by him, I would be heartbroken for days and lose my appetite."

  Hai Ji smiled like a flower: "You just have this oily mouth that can coax people into liking you. Honestly, how many girls have you deceived with your flowery words in these few years? Alright, earlier I saw someone fighting with Yun Dalang from afar and thought it was you, but didn't dare to believe it. You little scamp, where did you learn such a set of vicious skills?"

  I'm thrilled: "Am I awesome now? Just now I beat Shiro Shiratori so badly he's crying, don't even mention how cool I am."

  Haizi scratched my face with her fingers: "You're awesome, we've been working hard for three years in vain. Let's go." She happily pulled up my hand and was about to leave.

  "Wait a minute!" He Saihua suddenly walked up and glared at Hai Ji: "What are you doing, pulling and tugging on my husband?"

  Hai Ji was taken aback, and He Ping hastily said: "This is my daughter, she doesn't understand anything, please, Hai Wu Shen, have mercy and don't take her seriously. I am He Ping, the leader of the San Duo Si Pa sect, and my master is Luo Sheng Tian, the leader of the Hun Dun Jia Yu sect. Many years ago, I also visited the Mai Jing Hai Temple with my master." After finishing, he scolded He Sai Hua: "What nonsense are you talking about? Lin Gongzi's status is not something you can aspire to!"

  He Sai Hua pouted and said discontentedly: "Since he participated in the trial marriage, he can't be dishonest. Otherwise, where would the daughter's face be?"

  Haixi nodded at He Ping: "So you're a disciple of Hu Zhangmen, sorry about that." With a hint of a smile, she glanced at me and whispered: "Great, we've been searching for you with such difficulty, but you're having a good time, flirting with the big girl."

  "Wronged!" I shouted, and said to He Saihua: "Miss He, I only participated in the Fragrant Meeting to get the Fire Butterfly Wing, not to find a wife. Just now you risked your life to protect me, I'm very grateful in my heart, but I'm just a small mixed breed, no status, no position, not worthy of your favor."

  He Saihua said stubbornly: "I don't care, I just want you to be my husband, nothing can change my mind!"

  My goodness! I was stunned, when did I become a mantou? He Ping rubbed his hands anxiously, probably because He Saihua was spoiled by her father. The surrounding crowd laughed and watched the commotion, gossiping and chattering. I briefly told Haiji what happened, and she pouted: "It's all your fault, you solve it yourself."

  I pretended to be pitiful: "I saw the firefly's wings were very beautiful, I wanted to pick them up and give them to you, so I participated in the competition. Who knew it would turn out like this, otherwise I'll return the firefly's wings to her?"

  "Unacceptable, it's okay to deceive women like this?"

  Hai Ji chuckled and poked my forehead with her finger: "Little rascal, you dare to ask for something back after giving it to me?" Her face turned cold as she spoke to He Ping: "It's not that I used the name of Hai Diandian to bully people, but rather Lin Fei doesn't want to marry your daughter. This matter is settled."

  He Ping nodded: "I understand, Hai Wu doesn't have to worry, I will definitely take good care of the girl."

  He Saihua shouted loudly: "Even if the Weiwu Hall is powerful, it can't forcibly take away someone else's husband. Dad, if mom were alive, she would never let me suffer such humiliation." Her eyes turned red.

  He Ping looked at me and shook his head with a bitter smile. Someone nearby whispered, "It's strange, two women fighting over a man. This Fragrant Gathering is not as good as calling it a Jealousy and Envy Conference."

  A flash of golden light, and the gossipmonger flew out immediately, crashing into the Fragrant River with a miserable cry. Hai Ji's hand knife flashed with golden light as she coldly smiled at He Saihua: "Although the Pulse Temple is not impressive, it can't be underestimated either."

  The crowd immediately fell silent, He Saihua gritted her teeth and drew out the Dragon Whip: "Can our Tiantian Dadao sect be underestimated by others? I'll come and experience the ultimate skills of the Maijinghai Temple."

  The sea girl stood with her hands behind her back, a cold expression on her face. I saw that things were about to get out of hand and hastily waved my hand, saying to He Saihua: "Miss He, as the saying goes, 'a forced marriage is not sweet', let's just forget about this matchmaking business. Besides, besides..." Suddenly inspired, I shouted: "I've already got a wife, how can I marry another woman?"

  He Sai Hua was stunned, Hai Ji's face turned pale and she stared at me in a daze. I winked at her and pulled up Hai Ji's jade-like hand, shouting loudly: "She is my wife!"

  The surroundings were in an uproar, Hai Ji's face was like a red cloud, her beautiful eyes were filled with joy and shyness, and also a hint of annoyance. I lightly pinched the palm of her hand, making a subtle signal to her. Hai Ji wanted to speak, looked at me, but still lowered her head.

  He Xiaohua cried for a while, then suddenly let out a loud wail. Bai Guangguang cleared his throat and walked forward: "I am Bai Guangguang, the leader of the Bingqi Jiayu Sect. This... I'm not bad either, still vigorous in my old age. Miss He, why don't you consider it?"

  With a "crack", the whip-like tendon sprang up onto her snow-white shoulder, and He Saihua said in an ill-tempered tone: "You old scoundrel, scram!" Then, still fuming, she wiped away tears and shouted at me: "You wait and see, I'll definitely marry you!" With a flick of the whip, she mounted the green bird and flew off without looking back.

  He Ping made a bow and apologized: "My daughter is ignorant, making the two of you laugh." He saw that I called myself Haixia's husband, and Haixia did not deny it, and his words were even more polite.

  It took a long time, but Haixi's face finally stopped being red, and she glared at me fiercely. At this moment, the whole Hua Shengguo family surrounded me, asking questions nonstop. Hua Shengguo leaned in close to my ear and whispered, "Old Big Brother, you must have been dumped by her, right? But she's really beautiful."

  I introduced the Peanut Fruit family to Haiji, briefly telling them about how we met. Baiguang was busy flattering Haiji again. Hua Shengke took a close look at me and said: "You little kid looks quite human-like without your whiskers, almost comparable to my big tiger."

  Liu Hedong and He Ping exchanged a glance, the former said: "I am Liu Hedong of the Lion's Roar Secret Path, it is our honor to have the great elder Hai Wushen from afar visiting Dacheng City. The sky has already darkened, why don't we set up a banquet to entertain you and express our respect."

  Haiji hesitated for a moment and said to me: "You've always liked eating and drinking, you decide. Do we stay here overnight or leave immediately?"

  I remembered that I hadn't written the secret book of Bingqi Jiaoyu for Huashengpi yet, so I said: "When someone invites you to dinner, you can't be polite. After fighting with Liu Cuiyu and the others all day, my stomach was already starving."

  "Haiwushen please." He Ping's face showed joy, and he carefully led the way in front, I secretly told Haiji: "Just now I was talking nonsense, otherwise He Saihua would not let go. Don't be angry, I know that as your husband, I am not worthy of you. Who knows which good-for-nothing will have such good fortune in the future."

  Hai Ji's face turned red, she bit my ear and scolded: "You little rascal can say such heartless words, my reputation is ruined by you. Hmph, even if I were to be cut into a thousand pieces, it would be hard to alleviate the hatred in my heart."

  I nodded repeatedly, and Haiji's voice suddenly became as light as a mosquito's hum: "You, you said such nonsense in front of so many people today, you can't take it back now."

  My heart was racing wildly, and Haiji disappeared like a fragrant breeze, walking ahead with He Ping and Liu He Dong to chat. I stood still in my original position, pondering the meaning of her words, feeling waves of heat rising from my chest. Damn it, could it be that I've encountered good fortune, and Haiji really likes me? With great force, I pinched the peanut's cheek, causing him to cry out in pain, and I nodded: "So I wasn't dreaming after all."

  "Don't just stand there!" Haiji turned back to me and said. Under the dim night sky, her snow-white neck was flushed with a red glow, like a touch of rouge on a white jade vase, which made my heart beat fast and I quickly followed her. The Huashengguo family also came with me to the mansion where we stayed last night. He Ping set up a grand feast and invited Haiji to take the seat of honor. We had dragon liver, phoenix marrow, hundred-year-old red dates, thousand-year-old Chinese angelica, and I was so delighted that my mouth was watering.

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