202: Chapter 82 Marrying a Wife is Boring

"Senior Huang, regarding the marriage between Miss Huang and me, how do you plan to choose between Young Hero Guo and me?"

Hearing Ouyang Ke's words, Medicine Master Huang said, "Both of you are the heroes of your generation. Brother Qi and Brother Ouyang have also come in person, so it is difficult for me to decide at the moment. How about this: tomorrow I will set three trials as a test. You two will compete, best of three."

"The winner shall have my daughter's hand in marriage."

"As for the other..."

"I have a rough knowledge of various subjects, including the three religions, nine schools, Medicine, Divination, Astrology, and Physiognomy."

"If he does not find it beneath him and is willing to learn, he may choose any skill, and I will certainly teach him with all my heart, so that he does not come to Peach Blossom Island in vain."

"What do you all think?"

This arrangement was thoughtful and appropriate, leaving no room for complaint.

Ouyang Feng, Ouyang Ke, Guo Jing, and Hong Qi looked at each other and all agreed.

Meng Li and Mu Nianci were simply there to enjoy the show.

Once the plan was set, Huang Rong immediately asked Medicine Master Huang, "Father, what do you plan to have them compete in tomorrow?"

She wanted to inquire about the questions in advance to prepare.

Medicine Master Huang saw through her little scheme at a glance and said directly, "The specific contents of the competition will be revealed tomorrow."

"But..."

Huang Rong was unwilling to give up and wanted to probe further, but Medicine Master Huang raised his hand to stop her as soon as she spoke.

Then, Medicine Master Huang said, "Ronger, guests have arrived. Take your two Brothers, Young Hero Meng, and Miss Mu out for a walk and show them around."

Huang Rong's eyes flickered; she knew Medicine Master Huang wanted to send her away, but she didn't call him out.

Because she also felt constrained being with several elders.

So, Huang Rong agreed, stood up, walked to Guo Jing's side, and said, "Brother Jing, Sister Mu, Elder Brother Meng, I'll take you out to play."

Then, she said to Ouyang Ke, "You... suit yourself."

After speaking, Huang Rong led the three away.

This differential treatment was displayed without any concealment.

Ouyang Ke was not angry at all, nor did he follow them.

Seeing this, Medicine Master Huang couldn't help but ask, "Nephew Ouyang, aren't you going with them?"

Ouyang Ke replied with a smile, "Junior still has a whole lifetime with Miss Huang, so there's no rush. Let her say her goodbyes to Young Hero Guo."

Hearing this, Medicine Master Huang smiled and nodded. "Good."

Then, Ouyang Ke cupped his hands and said, "Junior shall take his leave first."

"Good."

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After Huang Rong led Meng Li and the others away, she took the initiative to suggest, "I'll take you to the beach of Peach Blossom Island to play."

But Guo Jing said, "Ronger, Elder Brother Meng, Sister Nianci, why don't we go to the cave to find Big Brother Zhou?"

Meng Li and Mu Nianci looked at each other.

Then, Meng Li said, "We will follow the host's lead."

So, Guo Jing looked at Huang Rong.

Huang Rong nodded in agreement. "Alright."

With that, she said to a passing servant, "Go and prepare some wine and food for us."

The servant didn't speak, just nodded and left to carry out the order.

Guo Jing found it strange and couldn't help asking, "Ronger, I feel like the servants on this island don't really talk. What's going on?"

Huang Rong smiled and said, "They are all mutes, how can they talk?"

Guo Jing and Mu Nianci were stunned. "Mutes?"

Huang Rong explained, "All the servants on Peach Blossom Island are mutes."

Guo Jing said thoughtfully, "Then your father not only doesn't look down on them but even takes them in; he really is a great person."

Mu Nianci thought so too.

Meng Li had a strange expression on his face.

Huang Rong burst out laughing.

Guo Jing was puzzled. "Did I say something wrong?"

Huang Rong stopped smiling and replied, "They were originally able to speak, but my father cut out all their tongues, which is why they became mutes."

Guo Jing was dazed.

Mu Nianci looked shocked.

Cutting off everyone's tongues—this was too cruel!

Huang Rong understood this, so she quickly added, "However, they weren't good people to begin with; they were either villains or thugs."

Hearing this, Guo Jing and Mu Nianci fell silent.

Because of this behavior, they found it hard to distinguish right from wrong.

Meng Li also found it hard to judge; he could only say that Medicine Master Huang was bold and had his methods.

Knowing they were a group of wicked people, he cut their tongues and still dared to keep them around to serve him.

Yet, all these people were behaving themselves and hadn't caused any trouble.

Seeing this, Huang Rong changed the subject. "Don't think too much about it. Let's go see Old Imp."

Soon, they arrived at the cave.

Old Imp was feeling bored. Seeing them arrive with wine and food, he was instantly overjoyed.

Then, he noticed Guo Jing and Huang Rong hand-in-hand, looking just like the engaged couple Meng Li and Mu Nianci. He immediately asked curiously, "Did Old Evil Huang agree to let you two get married?"

Guo Jing said dejectedly, "No."

"He wants me to compete with that Ouyang Ke. I can only marry Ronger if I win."

Hearing this answer, Old Imp shook his head repeatedly. "Boring, boring, boring."

Huang Rong agreed, "Isn't it? What's the point of a competition? Anyway, I won't marry anyone but Brother Jing."

Guo Jing looked at Huang Rong with a tender gaze.

Meng Li and Mu Nianci looked at each other, smiling as they watched the couple.

To their surprise, Old Imp said, "Who said the competition is boring? I'm saying marrying a wife is boring."

Guo Jing: "Huh?"

Huang Rong: "What?"

Mu Nianci: "?"

Meng Li: "..."

Seeing this, Old Imp explained, "Think about it. Once you marry a wife, you can't practice many, many great Martial Arts anymore."

"What a pity, what a pity."

"To this day, I deeply regret this matter."

After saying that, he took a deep drink from the wine jar, walked up to Guo Jing and Meng Li, and said earnestly, "You should listen to me; it's better not to marry a wife."

Guo Jing was stunned.

Meng Li rolled his eyes.

Mu Nianci's expression turned a bit unpleasant.

Huang Rong directly snatched the wine jar from Old Imp's hands and said crossly, "How do you know marrying a wife is bad? Have you ever had a wife?"

Old Imp's expression froze.

Meng Li said faintly, "He not only has a wife but even a son. He's just too cowardly to face it."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

Old Imp said in shock, "A son? Where did I get a son?!"

Meng Li curled his lip and said, "Don't you know what you've done yourself?"

Then, he softly recited, "Four Stanzas of the Loom, the mandarin ducks woven to fly together. Pity the hair turns white before growing old. Amidst spring waves and green grass, in the depths of the morning chill, bathing together in red robes."

Old Imp's face changed drastically. "You mean..."

Just as he started, he denied it, "Impossible, how is that possible!?"

"Between her and me... we weren't together for long at all."

Meng Li said, "In such matters, without protection, it's a matter of probability. It doesn't have much to do with how long you were together."

"You were lucky and got a son."

"You're not lying to me?" Old Imp asked with burning eyes.

Meng Li said crossly, "Not only does she know about this, but another person knows as well. If you don't believe me, you can ask them later. Why would I lie to you?"

"Another person?" Old Imp didn't react for a moment, looking puzzled.

Meng Li gestured with his index finger.

Old Imp immediately understood: One-Yang Finger, the other person refers to the Southern Emperor, South Emperor!

Instantly, his scalp felt numb. He started jumping up and down on the spot, pacing in circles.

Beside him, Guo Jing, Huang Rong, and Mu Nianci didn't know the inside story and were completely bewildered.

"What kind of riddles are you two talking in?"

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