170: Chapter 170 Marriage Between Fellow Villagers

The person who arrived was Li Xiaocao.

Unknowingly, it had been almost six years since they came to the Sect, and Li Xiaocao was already fifteen.

She was no longer the little girl who used to cry, but had grown into a graceful young woman, reaching the age of blossoming.

Li Changsheng put down the small shovel in his hand and greeted her with a smile.

"Xiao Cao, what brings you to visit me?"

Li Xiaocao quickly ran to him, hugged his arm, and said coquettishly.

"Brother Changsheng, I have good news!"

Li Changsheng rubbed her head and laughed.

"What good news?"

Li Xiaocao let go of him and said mysteriously.

"Sister Changqing is getting married!"

Li Changsheng's hand paused slightly.

Married?

He was stunned for a moment before he reacted.

"Sister Changqing? To whom?"

Li Xiaocao blinked and said.

"To Brother Tiezhu!"

Shi Tiezhu?

Li Changsheng was even more surprised.

When did these two...

Seeing him in a daze, Li Xiaocao shook his hand and said.

"Brother Changsheng, aren't you happy?"

Li Changsheng came back to his senses, smiled, and said.

"Happy. Of course, I'm happy."

"Let's go, let's go see Sister Changqing."

By the Martial Arts Field of the Sword Guard Hall, Li Changqing was sitting on a stone, staring into the distance in a daze.

She still had that heroic appearance, but there was a hint of softness between her brows.

Seeing Li Changsheng and Li Xiaocao approaching, she stood up, a rare blush appearing on her face.

"Brother Changsheng, Xiao Cao."

Li Changsheng walked up to her, looked at her, and said seriously.

"Changqing, congratulations."

Li Changqing's face flushed, and she lowered her head, whispering.

"You already know?"

Li Xiaocao interjected from the side.

"I told Brother Changsheng!"

Li Changqing glared at her, but wasn't truly angry.

The three sat on the stone, and Li Changsheng asked.

"When was it decided?"

Li Changqing was silent for a moment, then slowly said.

"A month ago."

"My father wrote to me, telling me to go back home."

"I thought something had happened at home, but when I rushed back, I found out... it was to arrange a marriage for me."

She paused, then continued.

"My father said that after the Blood Fiend Sect incident, he has been uneasy."

"Our Li Family, this generation is not thriving in terms of descendants, and we finally have a few with Spiritual Roots."

"If my Clan Chief lineage doesn't have any descendants, then in the future, the position of Clan Chief..."

She didn't finish, but Li Changsheng already understood.

Li Zhenshan was a traditional person.

In his view, for a Family to continue, someone must carry on the Family line.

Li Changqing was the most promising in his lineage; if she had no descendants, the position of Clan Chief would fall to others in the future.

"What about Tiezhu?"

Li Changsheng asked.

Li Changqing's face flushed again, and she said.

"My father said he discussed it with his mother."

"His mother also agreed, saying... saying that Tiezhu could become a live-in son-in-law."

Live-in son-in-law.

Li Changsheng nodded.

Shi Tiezhu's Family only had an orphan and a widow left; his mother had always hoped her son would have a good home.

Not to mention that the Li Family was the largest Family in Qinghe Town, Li Changqing's immortal destiny was also significantly higher than Tiezhu's.

To marry her was indeed a step up for Shi Tiezhu.

"Are you willing?"

Li Changsheng asked.

Li Changqing looked up at him and said seriously.

"Tiezhu... he's very good."

She paused, her voice softening.

"We grew up together, entered the Sect together, and experienced so many things together. I know what kind of person he is."

"He's honest, reliable, and good to everyone. To me... he's always been very good."

Li Changsheng looked at her, seeing seriousness and gentleness in her eyes.

He smiled.

"That's good."

"Changqing, I observe your Cultivation has entered Qi Refining Level 9. Have you prepared the foundation establishment pill properly?"

"I'm only at the Qi Refining Level 9 Early Stage, and I haven't prepared the foundation establishment pill yet."

"Moreover, Foundation Establishment is still early; it will take at least another year!"

Li Changsheng nodded.

"The matter of Foundation Establishment can also be gradually considered."

"Your Aptitude is not bad; achieving Foundation Establishment is a sure thing."

"Since you're suddenly getting married, I haven't prepared anything special, so I'll give you a 'foundation establishment pill' as a wedding gift."

Saying that, Li Changsheng took out a porcelain bottle and handed it to Li Changqing.

Li Changqing quickly stood up and declined.

"This is too precious; how can I accept it?"

"Take it. We've been through so much together; a mere Medicinal Pill is nothing."

"Then thank you, Brother Changsheng."

Li Xiaocao watched from the side and chimed in.

"Brother Changsheng, I want a foundation establishment pill too."

"What do you want? You're only at Qi Refining Level 6; it's still too early."

"Then when I reach Qi Refining Level 9, you have to give me a foundation establishment pill too."

Li Xiaocao pouted and said coquettishly.

"Alright."

"If you get married, let Brother Changsheng give you one right away."

Li Changqing teased from the side.

"No way, I don't want to get married."

The three chatted and joked.

In the evening, Shi Tiezhu also arrived.

He still had that honest appearance, but there was a bit more of a silly smile on his face.

Seeing Li Changsheng, he scratched his head, a little embarrassed.

"Brother Changsheng..."

Li Changsheng patted his shoulder and laughed.

"Tiezhu, Changqing is in your hands from now on."

Shi Tiezhu grinned and said.

"Brother Changsheng, don't worry! I will definitely treat Changqing well!"

Li Changsheng nodded, took out a small jade bottle from his embrace, and handed it to Shi Tiezhu.

"These are the peiyuan pills I saved up, for you as a wedding gift."

Shi Tiezhu was stunned and quickly waved his hand.

"Brother Changsheng, this is too precious..."

"Take it."

Li Changsheng stuffed the jade bottle into his hand.

"You two are getting married; as your elder brother, I must show my appreciation."

Shi Tiezhu looked at the jade bottle in his hand, his eyes a little red.

He nodded vigorously and said in a muffled voice.

"Brother Changsheng, thank you!"

Li Changsheng smiled and said no more.

In the distance, Li Changqing stood in the setting sun, looking at them.

The golden afterglow sprinkled on her, coating her heroic face with a soft light.

Shi Tiezhu ran over and stood beside her.

The two stood side by side, looking at the sunset clouds in the sky.

Li Changsheng looked at their backs, a warmth rising in his heart.

Those days of fighting for their lives on the battlefield, those moments of struggling at the brink of death, those lost, gained, and cherished things...

Ultimately, they would all return to such tranquility.

It was good.

In the evening, Li Changsheng treated them to a meal.

There were no delicacies, only a few small dishes and a pot of Spirit Wine.

The four of them sat around the stone table by the Spirit Tea Tree, chatting, drinking, and laughing continuously.

Li Xiaocao had two cups of wine, her small face flushed, and she clung to Li Changqing's arm, refusing to let go.

"Sister Changqing, will you still come back later?"

Li Changqing rubbed her head and smiled.

"Of course, I'll come back. I'm not leaving the Sect."

Li Xiaocao blinked and said.

"Then from now on, do I have to call Brother Tiezhu 'Brother-in-law'?"

Shi Tiezhu scratched his head and chuckled foolishly.

"You can call me anything..."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Li Changsheng raised his wine cup, looking at the three of them, a complex emotion welling up in his heart.

From Qinghe Town all the way here, the four of them had experienced too much.

Demonic Disaster, Sect, Secret Realm, war, life and death...

Now, they had finally settled down.

He looked at Li Changqing and Shi Tiezhu sitting side by side, at Li Xiaocao's innocent smile, and suddenly remembered a saying.

"The years are peaceful, and the world is stable."

This was probably the best outcome.

He raised his wine cup and drained it.

The wine entered his sorrowful heart, transforming into warmth.

As night deepened, the three bid farewell and left.

Li Changsheng saw them off at the entrance of the Hundred Herb Garden, watching their figures disappear into the night.

Returning to the Spirit Tea Tree, he sat down alone, gazing at the stars in the sky.

There were many stars, very bright.

He recalled many things.

He remembered the night of the blood moon in Qinghe Town, the dead townspeople, Zhou Yuan's last gaze, the Elder Matriarch Pavilion Master's burning figure, and Lin Jingyun's departing back.

He also remembered Li Changqing's shy smile, Shi Tiezhu's honest, silly grin, and Li Xiaocao's clear laughter.

"They are all moving forward."

"I must also move forward."