579: Chapter 89 Postponed, Wedding

Hearing Mei San Niang's call, Meng Li, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them.

Before he could reply, Mei San Niang threw herself into his arms.

Since successfully remaining at Qingyun Sect as a Guest Elder, Mei San Niang had gained a certain degree of freedom and possessed independent living quarters on Dazhu Peak. Normally, she could move about freely, only returning inside Tian Linger's body when Tian Linger went out or had a need.

Under these circumstances, she often found opportunities to practice The Great Joyful Union Technique with Meng Li.

However, these past two days had been different, due to both the secret technique having a cooldown period and Meng Li and Tian Linger's wedding date being near.

Therefore, Meng Li was somewhat surprised by her arrival, but his actions maintained their usual tacit understanding. He mentally activated the Qimen Formation to set up precautions, then reached out to embrace her, skillfully adjusting his posture to play with the deeply hidden mutton-fat white jade.

Mei San Niang let out a soft hum and said coquettishly, "Husband, your humble wife has something to report."

Meng Li smiled, "You speak of your matters, and I will attend to mine. We shall not interfere with each other."

Mei San Niang gave him a charming sidelong glance and briefly recounted how Wan Wanwang had found Old Nian and Jin Binger, intending to cooperate with Black-Hearted Old Man.

Meng Li pondered the matter after hearing it.

After Wan Wanwang and the Ghost King Sect forces were defeated and fled during the last trip to the East Sea, Meng Li, Tian Buyi, and others, for various considerations, did not pursue them. They only cleaned up the unlucky stragglers, or rather, the abandoned pieces, who hadn't managed to escape.

Afterward, out of suspicion, Meng Li, along with Tian Buyi and Water Moon True Person, expanded their search area and investigated the Ghost King Sect's previous movements around the East Sea.

This investigation truly uncovered an issue: before meeting with them, the Ghost King Sect had attacked a place called Dinghai Manor.

With further investigation, Meng Li and the others discovered that Dinghai Manor, while seemingly ordinary, was not simple; it was connected to Changshang Hall, which had been out of the public eye for a long time. The general situation was that people from Changshang Hall, for some unknown purpose, had been lurking there for many years, eventually seizing power and taking possession of Dinghai Manor.

But their good fortune was short-lived. Not long after Changshang Hall occupied Dinghai Manor, the Ghost King Sect attacked.

Changshang Hall was no match for the Ghost King Sect and suffered heavy losses.

Strangely, after conquering Dinghai Manor, the Ghost King Sect did not occupy it; they even withdrew after staying only a short time.

Through repeated inquiries and speculation, Meng Li, Tian Buyi, and others believed the Ghost King Sect attacked Dinghai Manor for a certain item, and naturally left once they obtained what they wanted.

And the item the Ghost King Sect sought was very likely the Heavenly Tome.

This 'very likely' was from the perspective of Tian Buyi, Zeng Shuchang, and the others, as the Ghost King Sect had covered their tracks, leaving no definitive evidence. However, Meng Li had secretly used Shuangquan Hand to extract relevant memories from the corpses of several key figures, confirming that what the Ghost King Sect sought was indeed the Heavenly Tome.

However, since Shuangquan Hand was inconvenient to expose, and the speculation was the same whether confirmed or not, Meng Li did not mention it.

After that, with no other matters arising, Meng Li, Tian Buyi, and the others returned to Qingyun Sect.

When Mysterious Dao, Shang Zhengliang, and the others learned of this, although they found it somewhat troublesome, they didn't say much.

This was because the Ghost King Sect's pursuit of the Heavenly Tome was still a guess, not yet confirmed.

Even if it were true, it was unexpected.

After all, no one would have thought that such an unremarkable place as Dinghai Manor would hide the Heavenly Tome.

Afterward, the high-ranking members could only order people to strictly monitor the movements of the Demonic Sect, especially the Ghost King Sect.

Meng Li also didn't pay too much attention.

First, his wedding date was approaching.

Second, he had already obtained one scroll of the Heavenly Tome, so even if the Ghost King Sect wanted to cause trouble, they couldn't possibly gather all of them.

But Meng Li never expected Wan Wanwang would approach Black-Hearted Old Man to stir up trouble.

Should he pay attention to this or not?

In just an instant, Meng Li chose the negative answer.

Pay attention to that nonsense!

He was marrying Tian Linger in a few days; how could he have time for some masquerade game.

At this moment, Mei San Niang called out to him charmingly, "Husband."

Meng Li snapped back to attention and responded knowingly, "We will set this matter aside for now. We'll deal with it after my wedding with Senior Sister is complete."

"Your humble wife understands."

Mei San Niang's eyes were moist, and she replied sweetly. When she previously reported that Meng Li was in seclusion, she had already considered this possibility. Now that she had confirmation from Meng Li, there was nothing more to do; ignoring it was the right course.

Seclusion could last for varying lengths of time; no one could say for sure.

Afterward, she began to focus on her main tasks.

...

Several days later, on the peak of Qingyun Mountain.

Auspicious clouds swirled, and immortal cranes cried out in unison.

Dazhu Peak exuded a festive air different from its usual days, yet it still retained the elegant Immortal Qi of a cultivation Sect.

The black-joint bamboo in the mountains was adorned with shimmering Moonflower Gauze.

A slight breeze caused the gauze curtains to sway gently, scattering spots of starlight-like radiance.

The air was filled with the refreshing, exotic fragrance of spiritual flowers—an incense blended from Lingxi Grass and Wangyou Flower, capable of calming the mind and naturally inducing joy.

Just as dawn broke, Meng Li, dressed in a bright red wedding robe embroidered with Qingyun patterns, girded with a jade disc, and stepping on auspicious clouds, set off from the newly completed 'Dream Garden'. Surrounded by Zhang Xiaofan, Lin Jingyu, Du Bi Shu, and Zeng Shushu, he went to Dazhu Courtyard to greet Tian Linger.

His vital energy flowed around him, causing the surrounding spiritual birds to circle and sing as if offering congratulations.

Tian Linger had already finished dressing. She wore a vibrant red silk skirt, a beaded curtain on her head, and held a round fan. The hem of her skirt was embroidered with lively Phoenix patterns in gold thread.

As she moved, the Phoenixes seemed ready to spread their wings and fly.

Seeing Meng Li arrive, Tian Linger's cheeks flushed slightly, but her eyes were full of joy.

Meng Li smiled and extended his hand.

Mei San Niang, acting as the bridesmaid nearby, appropriately lifted Tian Linger's hand and placed it into Meng Li's.

Then, Meng Li and Tian Linger walked hand-in-hand toward the celebration plaza.

On the other side, Song Da Ren, also in a bright red wedding robe, led Wu Da Yi, Zheng Da Li, He Da Zhi, and Lv Daxi to Xiaozhu Peak to welcome Wen Min.

Xiaozhu Peak had always been elegant, but today it too was decorated joyfully.

Wen Min wore a bright red dress, embroidered with bamboo shadows in silver thread, making her appear even more pure and refined.

When Song Da Ren saw Wen Min, his eyes were full of tenderness.

He carefully took Wen Min's hand from the bridesmaid Lu Xueqi, and together they stepped onto a Flying Sword, soaring through the sea of clouds toward Dazhu Peak.

The two pairs of newlyweds successively arrived at the celebration plaza on Dazhu Peak.

In the center of the plaza stood a high platform constructed of jade, reflecting the Ancestral Master tablets of Qingyun Sect. Two pieces of crystal-clear Dragon Saliva Incense were lit before the tablets. The incense smoke curled upward, transforming into two golden Dragons that coiled upwards and merged into the clouds.

The Sect Head of Qingyun Sect, Mysterious Dao True Person, dressed in a purple-gold dragon-patterned Daoist robe, sat in the foremost seat on the left side of the high platform.

He looked at the two pairs of newlyweds with a gentle smile.

Tian Buyi, Su Ru, Zeng Shuchang, Shang Zhengliang, Tian Yun Daoist, Qi Hao, and others were also seated in order, all wearing smiles on their faces.

The wedding ceremony officially began.

Unlike mortal weddings, cultivation weddings placed greater emphasis on gratitude toward Heaven and Earth and the Sect.

"First bow to Heaven and Earth."

The two pairs of newlyweds bowed toward Heaven and Earth.

"Second bow to the Ancestral Masters."

Meng Li and Tian Linger, Song Da Ren and Wen Min, bowed again toward the Ancestral Master tablets of Qingyun Sect.

"Husband and wife bow to each other."

Once the rites were complete, a stream of seven-colored rosy light descended from the sky, enveloping the newlyweds. This was the blessing of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi upon them.

Next, they turned to bow to Mysterious Dao True Person and the various Peak Masters.

Mysterious Dao True Person stood up and announced loudly, "Fellow disciples, today Qingyun Mountain is crowned with auspicious clouds, and Spiritual Qi swirls around it—truly a propitious time bestowed by Heaven. Meng Li and Tian Linger, Song Da Ren and Wen Min, two excellent couples, have joined as Dao Companions. This is another beautiful tale in the thousand-year lineage of our Qingyun Sect."

"We who cultivate the Dao seek the Great Dao that is vast and long, and eternal life that is elusive. What is most precious is finding a soulmate in the Mortal World and having a companion on the path of cultivation."

"Meng Li is sharp and brilliant in his youth, controlling the Mysterious Serpent to stabilize the East Sea; Linger possesses a wise heart and orchid-like character, inheriting her father's aspirations and continuing the family tradition."

"Da Ren is honest and steady, protecting fellow disciples and guarding his original intention; Wen Min is refined and resilient, practicing immortal arts to comprehend the true mystery."

"May you use the Matching Heart Pendants as a covenant, cultivating Dao methods together and practicing Divine Abilities jointly. In the morning, gaze upon the sea of clouds and practice inhalation; in the evening, study Daoist texts and Talismans together. When encountering demons and fiends, combine your Flying Swords; when facing the Great Dao, ascend hand-in-hand. Never forget the Ancestral Master's teaching: the Dao lies within your heart, and also by your side."

"May you both prove worthy of the Qingyun Sect's reputation and worthy of the beloved by your pillow."

"At this moment, Heaven and Earth are the witnesses, and the Ancestral Masters are the judges."

"I, this humble Daoist, drawing upon the Spiritual Qi of Qingyun Mountain, wish the four of you: may your Dao Hearts be eternally firm, your love long-lasting, may you travel the immortal path together, and enjoy boundless fortune and longevity!"

Saying this, he took out two pairs of jade pendants and handed them to the newlyweds. "These are 'Matching Heart Pendants,' imbued with Spiritual Qi, capable of protecting your minds. I hope you couples will be of one heart and never abandon each other."

Meng Li and Tian Linger, Song Da Ren and Wen Min, each received theirs.

Zeng Shuchang, Shang Zhengliang, Tian Yun Daoist, and others also presented their congratulatory gifts...