221: Predicting the wedding date

After receiving the rewards from Lin Xiao, both of them excitedly headed off into the distance.

Hu Qianxue prepared to return to her Immortal Cave to consume Medicinal Pills and purify her Bloodline. As for Qin Wudao, he carried his newly acquired weapon and excitedly headed towards his West Peak, seemingly to spar with Li Ming, who was the Peak Revered Master.

“These two guys.”

Only after watching their figures disappear from sight did Lin Xiao withdraw his gaze, then he looked at An Lan and chuckled.

“Old An, come on, come on. Forget about them, let’s continue.”

“Yes.”

The two continued their game, and after a few more rounds, two more figures walked hand in hand onto the mountain peak.

Lin Xiao, who was facing the entrance of the mountain peak, naturally saw the newcomers at a glance, and while placing a piece, he spoke in surprise.

“Why are you two back at this time?”

The newcomers were none other than Yun Xiao and Witch Cai Chan. After arriving in front of Lin Xiao, they bowed to both of them.

“Revered Master (Palace Revered Master) and Elder An Lan!”

After greeting them, Yun Xiao and Witch Cai Chan exchanged a smile, then Yun Xiao chuckled.

“We’ve returned because we want to ask you to help us pick a date.”

“Ah?”

Hearing this, Lin Xiao was momentarily stunned and subconsciously asked.

“Pick what date?”

“Cough, cough.”

Yun Xiao lightly coughed twice, glanced at Witch Cai Chan, whose pretty face was slightly flushed, and then grinned.

“Well, Revered Master, Caichan and I are getting married.”

“???”

As soon as these words were spoken, Lin Xiao was immediately stunned. He stared at the two in front of him for a long time before coming back to his senses, repeating.

“G-getting married?”

This news from the two truly caught Lin Xiao off guard. Just a few days ago, they were guests at the Mobei Dynasty, and now, a few days later, they were already getting married.

“That’s right.”

Yun Xiao subconsciously tightened his grip on Witch Cai Chan’s small hand and smiled.

“My Imperial Father and the others have already met with Caichan’s family and discussed it. We can get married this year if we pick a good time. We came back today because we wanted you to pick a good time.”

“…”

Hearing this, Lin Xiao finally understood. Looking at the two lovebirds in front of him, he couldn't help but exclaim.

“Little Yunzi, you really gave your Revered Master a surprise in secret…”

“Hehehe.”

In response, Yun Xiao just gave a silly smile. Seeing this, Lin Xiao also chuckled helplessly, then waved his hand at the two.

“Alright, I understand. You two go back first, come back tomorrow, and let your Revered Master calculate it carefully today.”

“Yes, then we’ll trouble Revered Master.”

After watching the two turn and descend the mountain, Lin Xiao turned his gaze to the silent An Lan opposite him, and said with a wry smile.

“Old An, this kid really made a big move without a sound.”

“So, Palace Revered Master.”

An Lan turned his gaze towards the mountainside and said with a smile.

“Should I go call Zhu Rong?”

“We can only call him, no one else knows how.”

Lin Xiao couldn't calculate dates; he only knew how to fight. An Lan and the others were the same. But Zhu Rong, that guy who had lived for tens of thousands of years with Jin Emperor, was truly omnipotent.

He might not know everything from astronomy to geography, and understand ancient and modern times, but he was close enough. Calculating a good time for a wedding was naturally effortless for him.

As An Lan sent out the message, within a few breaths, a figure flashed onto the mountain peak. It was indeed Zhu Rong, who nodded to the two while asking in confusion.

“Palace Revered Master, Elder An Lan, is there something you need me for?”

“There is something.”

After Lin Xiao explained what had happened earlier, Zhu Rong immediately patted his chest and grinned.

“Oh, I thought it was something serious. It’s a small matter. Please wait, I’ll take a look.”

Watching Zhu Rong begin his divination, Lin Xiao couldn't help but sigh with emotion. It was indeed the right decision to subdue him back then. Such an all-around subordinate was simply too rare.

“Alright, Palace Revered Master.”

Not long after, Zhu Rong had a result. He opened his eyes and nodded slightly.

“This wedding should be on the fifteenth of next month.”

“Good, the fifteenth it is.”

Lin Xiao immediately made the decision. Putting other things aside, this date was neither too far nor too close, about a month away, which was enough time for them to prepare.

Just then, An Lan suddenly spoke.

“Palace Revered Master, this is a good opportunity.”

“Hmm?”

Hearing this, Lin Xiao turned his gaze, curious.

“How so, Old An.”

“We can have the Mobei Dynasty invite everyone in the world.”

An Lan rubbed two chess pieces in his palm, his eyes gleaming.

“This way, we can also take the opportunity to clearly see the situation in the south.”

Hearing this, Lin Xiao’s eyes immediately lit up. He naturally understood what the other party meant.

Throughout the entire Tianxuan Continent, the area north of the Middle Domain had basically been occupied by Wuji Palace. The area to the south was controlled by the Middle Domain Four Great Powers and some scattered forces.

Now, with the defeat of the Middle Domain Four Great Powers, it was only a matter of time before Wuji Palace unified the continent.

However, by using this wedding banquet, they could precisely observe the attitudes of those southern forces. This would save a lot of trouble when the time came for battle.

“It still has to be you.”

Lin Xiao gave An Lan an approving look, then turned his gaze to Zhu Rong, and nodded.

“Zhu Rong, I’ll trouble you to make a trip to the Mobei Dynasty. Go and plan the specific details of this matter carefully with Yun Xiao’s father.”

“Yes, Palace Revered Master.”

Zhu Rong naturally knew the importance of this matter. Without even changing his clothes, he turned and broke through the air, disappearing from Wuji Palace and vanishing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

“Phew.”

After watching him leave, An Lan withdrew his gaze, then looked at Lin Xiao opposite him, and said with a faint smile.

“Palace Revered Master, it seems things are about to get lively again.”

“Indeed.”

Lin Xiao turned and sat down, picking up the folding fan beside him and opening it with a snap. As a gentle breeze blew, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

“Lively is good. I’m only afraid it won’t be lively.”

...

In the following days, just as the forces of the world had not yet recovered from the news of Wuji Palace’s victory, another matter spread throughout Tianxuan.

Yun Xiao, the Crown Prince of the Mobei Dynasty, the overlord force of the Tianchi Domain, was getting married.

If this were in the past, other forces would at most pay some attention to this matter and not take it too seriously, as the Mobei Dynasty didn't even have a Great Saint Realm expert, so it wasn't considered very strong.

What truly drew the attention of the various forces was that Yun Xiao, the person getting married, in addition to his identity as the Crown Prince of the Mobei Dynasty, had another identity that attracted their gaze.

He was a Personal Disciple of Lin Xiao of Wuji Palace.

Everyone knew that Wuji Palace was the strongest Sect in the world, without any dispute. Even unifying Tianxuan was only a matter of time.

Given Yun Xiao’s status as Lin Xiao’s Disciple, this wedding was certainly extraordinary.

And just as the various forces were still observing, the Mobei Dynasty suddenly sent out invitations, inviting them to attend the wedding banquet.

Upon receiving this, the leaders of the major forces pondered for a moment before understanding the other party’s intention: Wuji Palace was using the Mobei Dynasty to test their attitudes under the guise of an invitation.

Because of this, many Sects that had long intended to surrender were naturally overjoyed. They began preparing gifts and making arrangements to attend the banquet in the Tianchi Domain.

Many other Sects that did not plan to surrender fell into a dilemma, with clear internal disagreements. Whether to fight or surrender became the main topic of all their meetings today.

Compared to their dilemma, the affiliated forces under Wuji Palace didn't think as much. Upon receiving the invitations, they immediately began preparing gifts and dispatching people to the Mobei Dynasty on the same day.

Half a month passed like this. As Yun Xiao’s wedding date drew closer, the entire Mobei Dynasty became the focal point of the Tianxuan Continent, with countless forces fixating their attention here.

And Mobei Imperial City, in particular, became increasingly crowded these days due to the influx of countless foreign congratulatory forces.

Yun Xuan, as the Emperor, immediately ordered an acceleration of the new city district’s expansion, as it wasn't just one or two families arriving, but thousands of Sect forces gathering here.

Putting aside the smaller ones, forces such as the Qingqiu Fox Clan, Starfall Pavilion, and Hundred Flowers Valley were not to be neglected by his Mobei Imperial Dynasty.

“Hoh, how lively.”

Atop the Imperial Palace in the Mobei Dynasty, a figure was leaning against the eaves, gently fanning himself with a folding fan. It was indeed Lin Xiao.

“Revered Master, Revered Master!”

Just then, Lin Xiao’s entire field of vision was filled by a crimson figure. Hearing her shouts, he subconsciously rubbed his ears and said helplessly.

“Xiao You, Revered Master isn’t deaf. You can speak a little softer next time you call me.”

“Hehe, my bad.”

The figure revealed herself. She had a human head and a snake body, and it was indeed You Bao. At this moment, she was wearing a red robe and had two buns on her head, looking like a New Year’s doll, quite adorable and festive.

“Here, Revered Master.”

Upon landing, You Bao immediately extended her hand, revealing two strings of candied hawthorns, and said with a giggle.

“Eat candied hawthorns, they’re so delicious!”

“Oh?”

Seeing the bright red hawthorns, the originally lazy Lin Xiao immediately perked up. He sat upright, took them, and bit into one, his eyes narrowing instantly.

“Not bad, delicious!”

For Lin Xiao, a sweet tooth, candied hawthorns were irresistible. Within a few breaths, only an empty wooden skewer remained in his hand.

“Eh?”

You Bao was stunned when she saw this. She looked at the candied hawthorn in her hand and was about to say something when her palm suddenly felt empty. She looked again and saw that her Revered Master already had a brand new candied hawthorn in his hand.

“It’s not good for children to eat too much sugar.”

Lin Xiao said as he put the candied hawthorn into his mouth, a look of enjoyment on his face. When You Bao reacted, her cheeks immediately puffed out, and she looked at her Revered Master with a black line across her face.

Eating sugar is not good for your health? What a joke. She was a dignified God King expert; eating eighteen bowls of mortal sugar as a meal would be no problem for her.

Not only did he snatch her food, but he also made excuses. You Bao directly despised her Revered Master mentally.

As for protesting to his face, that was just a thought. If she actually said it, she definitely wouldn't have a good outcome.

“Here, Revered Master.”

You Bao sat down beside him, propping her chin on her small hand, looking at the bustling Mobei Imperial City in the distance, her pretty face filled with boredom.

“When are Senior Sister and the others coming?”

“They should be here soon.”

Lin Xiao said while eating. Currently, only the two of them had come from Wuji Palace; the others would arrive later.

“Hmm?”

Suddenly, Lin Xiao’s expression shifted. He looked into the distance and chuckled.

“Well, it seems they’ve already arrived.”

“Eh?”

Hearing this, You Bao looked up in confusion, and then saw several small black dots appearing at the edge of her vision. They gradually grew larger as time passed, finally revealing their forms.

“That is…”

Seeing this, You Bao’s eyes immediately lit up. She was all too familiar with those massive creatures.

“Lightning Leopard, Fire Lion, Senior Sister and the others are here!”

It wasn’t just her; within the Mobei Imperial City below, countless Cultivators also noticed the strange phenomenon approaching from afar. They all looked up and exclaimed in surprise.

“A God King Realm Lightning Leopard and Fire Lion, which force is this?”

“Looking at the person on the Lightning Leopard’s back, it seems to be Qin Wudao, the Pavilion Revered Master of Starfall Pavilion!”

“Not just him, those two beside him are Yun Ling’er and Hu Qianxue, aren’t they? These three Prodigies have all come.”

“The one on the Fire Lion is that legendary young Supreme, Shi Hao, who is already a God King at such a young age, right? And those beside him should all be Elders of Wuji Palace.”

It must be said that the arrival of the Wuji Palace members caused a sensation in Mobei Imperial City. After all, the forces these people belonged to truly stood at the pinnacle of the continent.

Not long after the two beasts appeared, several streaks of light flew out from the Mobei Imperial Palace, quickly heading to greet them.

Upon nearing, the streaks of light revealed their forms. It was indeed Yun Xiao, who bowed from afar to the group.

“Welcome, Elders, to the Mobei Dynasty, and also my Senior Sister and Senior Brothers.”

“Yo, Junior Brother.”

Qin Wudao, standing on top of the leopard’s head, looked at Yun Xiao and grinned.

“We’re not late, are we?”

“How could you be?”

Yun Xiao said, stepping aside and smiling.

“Please, come into the city quickly. Revered Master has been thinking about you all these past two days.”

Upon reaching the Imperial City, the two beasts retracted their forms. Everyone individually channeled their spiritual power to fly through the air, following behind Yun Xiao, and headed towards the Imperial Palace under the respectful gazes of countless people below.

And upon nearing the Imperial Palace, the group naturally quickly noticed Lin Xiao on top. Flying closer, they all spoke in unison.

“Palace Revered Master (Revered Master)!”

“Yo, you’ve finally all arrived.”

Lin Xiao raised a hand in greeting, then chuckled.

“Alright, it’s rare for us to have a group outing. Go find places to enjoy yourselves. Whether it’s shopping or drinking tea, it’s up to you.”

“Yay!”

Hu Qianxue cheered, then waved to You Bao, calling out.

“Xiao You, come with me and Senior Sister. We’ll buy you pretty clothes.”

“Coming, coming!”

Hearing this, You Bao didn't hesitate at all and immediately pounced forward. The three girls linked arms and headed towards the streets below.

“So, Junior Brother.”

Qin Wudao put his arm around Yun Xiao and grinned.

“If you’re not busy, how about joining your Senior Brother for a drink? I’ve heard your wine here tastes quite good.”

Hearing this, Yun Xiao laughed heartily.

“Not busy, not busy. If Senior Brother wants to drink, Junior Brother will certainly accompany you, Junior Brother.”

Yun Xiao said, looking at Shi Hao beside him, and smiled.

“Come along.”

“Alright, alright!”

Hearing this, Shi Hao immediately nodded. The three of them thus formed another group, walked arm-in-arm into the distance, and disappeared from sight shortly after.