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Yu Jizi patted Li Xiaonan's shoulder vigorously, taking a good look at him before laughing heartily. "Good, good! As expected of my disciple, already at the Nascent Soul Stage, and with such a solid foundation. I wonder what method that girl used!"
Seeing Li Xiaonan safe and sound, Yu Jizi was so overjoyed that he momentarily overlooked the term "Master's Wife." Huang Yan beside them was already blushing, fidgeting with her hair.
Li Xiaonan smiled and asked, "Master, how did you all come to Fangcun Mountain?"
"Isn't it because of you..." Yu Jizi then explained the situation to Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan nodded and said, "Master, I have a request."
"Li Xiaonan, when did you start being so polite with me?"
Li Xiaonan chuckled awkwardly. "I want to take Ling Kui back to the Outer Academy. She's a good girl... she..."
"I won't go with you." Ling Kui appeared before everyone with a cold expression and stated this before returning to the cave.
Li Xiaonan was baffled, not understanding why Ling Kui suddenly changed her attitude. He continued speaking to Yu Jizi, "Master, do you think it's possible?"
"That's not a big issue, but that girl..."
"It's fine, Master. I'll make her come with me. For now, I need you to return to Fangcun Mountain first. I suspect Old Man Bai has already gone to the Grand Elder to complain about me."
The Grand Elder of the Outer Academy was equivalent to the principal of a school and held significant power.
Yu Jizi pondered for a moment. He was not a fool; he understood Li Xiaonan's intentions. Regardless of whether Li Xiaonan wanted to bring Ling Kui back or not, he needed to pave the way with the Grand Elder first. He couldn't let Bai Nuo speak freely without any counterarguments from their side. After all, they had two witnesses who were also disciples of the prestigious Orthodox Sect; surely their words would carry weight with the Grand Elder.
Li Xiaonan remained silent in front of Yu Jizi and continued, "Master, I will return to the Outer Academy in seven days."
In his inner thoughts, Li Xiaonan grumbled, It's just a matter of taking an egg! I don't want it anymore; I'll just give it to you all at the Outer Academy! You can boil it, fry it, or steam it—it's none of my business!
Yu Jizi nodded and flew back to the Outer Academy with Huang Yan.
Li Xiaonan quietly entered the cave and wrapped his arms around Ling Kui, smiling as he asked, "My dear spirit, what’s wrong?"
Ling Kui did not struggle against him; she allowed him to hold her and replied calmly, "The Harmony Technique... there will be many outstanding women around you in the future. I..." She placed the Jade Eye Tablet back into Li Xiaonan's hands. It turned out that after practicing the Harmony Technique, new words appeared on the Jade Eye Tablet that hadn’t been there before.
Li Xiaonan was taken aback when he saw it.
The phrase "the dragon's nature is inherently lustful" applied not only on Earth but also in the Starry Illusion Continent. He was aware of the legend of the nine sons of the dragon, and he knew that in the cultivation world, dragons were indeed notorious for their romantic escapades. Take Ling Kui's father, for instance; he had three wives before even meeting Ling Kui's mother.
What was considered common knowledge turned out to be a misunderstanding—the dragon's nature was not inherently lustful.
All of this stemmed from the Harmony Technique. Any man who practiced the Harmony Technique would regard Obedient Dragon II as his core technique and see all women as his possessions, destined to be flirtatious. The Harmony Technique would also help practitioners improve their physical attributes such as appearance and temperament; thus, all men who practiced it were exceptional.
Li Xiaonan finally understood why Ling Kui suddenly didn't want to leave Fangcun Mountain with him. It seemed she was unwilling to share him with many other women one day.
He accepted the Jade Eye Tablet and silently gazed at Ling Kui. Gently, he said, "Ling'er..."
Ling Kui coldly replied, "You should go! In the future, you will have many girls with Obedient Dragon II; you won't miss me."
Li Xiaonan sighed. If he were to sweet-talk her right now with flattering words, he believed he could easily persuade Ling Kui to come with him. But what if he couldn't fulfill the promise he made? He wasn't a seducer nor a love expert; if attractive girls approached him, he wouldn't be able to turn them away either.
Ling Kui longed to follow Li Xiaonan, but she lacked confidence in herself. She was neither immortal nor human; to put it nicely, she was exceptionally gifted, but to put it bluntly, she was a demon. Although Li Xiaonan had feelings for her at this moment, what about the future? His heart could very well belong to someone else.
At that moment, Li Xiaonan remained silent and quietly walked out of the cave.
Ling Kui knew that Li Xiaonan had left, and tears finally streamed down her face.
She thought with a smile: The tears I've shed these past few days have surpassed those of the last hundred years. He has indeed gone, and although I feel so sad now, it is better than the sadness that may come in the future.
She buried her head in her knees, so much so that she did not notice Li Xiaonan's gaze lingering on her from outside the cave.
Li Xiaonan understood Ling Kui's thoughts thoroughly; she had overestimated him and underestimated herself.
He shook his head and found another open space to begin crafting. He muttered to himself, "Sigh, my wife is throwing a tantrum. Being a man is tough; this is just the beginning. If what is said in the Harmony Technique is true, that cultivators gain immense charm and are destined for countless romantic encounters, then in the future... sigh... sometimes happiness can also be misfortune."
Li Xiaonan smiled wryly and shook his head. He still held great hopes for the future, but first he needed to win over Ling Kui. There was no reason to let such a wonderful girl go to someone else. Moreover, from a spiritual perspective, Ling Kui was already his.
With these thoughts in mind, he continued working without pause.
Li Xiaonan turned all his remaining Foundation Pills into fireworks and crafted a pair of rings using the rare high-quality refining material, Sea Dragon Gold.
The rings emitted a soft golden hue and were elegantly simple, devoid of any unnecessary patterns or embellishments. However, Li Xiaonan had handled the rings' streamlined design exceptionally well; from any angle, they radiated a gentle light that symbolized happiness.
He waved his hand and gathered all the roses from Dragon Valley, murmuring, "I’m sorry for you all. For the sake of my happiness with Ling Kui, you must be sacrificed. I wish you all an early arrival in paradise..."
After two days of preparation, Li Xiaonan finally had everything ready. He changed into a set of white garments and nervously adjusted his collar, thinking to himself: This is it; success or failure hinges on this moment!
He stood at the cave entrance, shouting, " Ling Kui! I love you! Ling Kui! Marry me!"
The birds and beasts in the forest, which had settled down for the night, were startled and scattered in a flurry. Li Xiaonan's handsome face flushed as he realized he had shouted too loudly in his nervousness.
Inside the cave, Ling Kui heard him and was taken aback. She hurriedly rushed out of the cave.
Ling Kui was stunned.
The forest below the cave had been cleared by Li Xiaonan, and it was covered with roses arranged in a large heart shape. Li Xiaonan stood right in the center, his white robe glowing softly under the moonlight. His face was flushed, wearing that silly smile that Ling Kui knew so well.
Ling Kui parted her red lips, but once again she was left speechless.
Beside the roses, something seemed to explode and shoot into the sky. The night sky was filled with flowers—fireworks—brief yet incredibly brilliant. Tears streamed down Ling Kui's face. Seeing that the moment had come, Li Xiaonan immediately flew to her side, kneeling on one knee with a shiny gold ring in his right hand.
"Spirit! Marry me! I know what you're worried about. I can't promise that you will be the only woman by my side in the future, but I can promise that you will always be the first, forever the first!"
Surprise and confusion filled Ling Kui's eyes; she never expected Li Xiaonan would do this!
Her heart had long been directed towards Li Xiaonan. Even if he hadn't done all this and simply pulled her back to Outer Academy, she would have followed him.
But at this moment, Ling Kui was genuinely moved and truly willing to follow Li Xiaonan wholeheartedly. She thought to herself: A man is willing to do so much for me; what else can I not give him? What can I not do for him? Even if I am just one among many in the future, I am still me!
At that moment, Ling Kui smiled and nodded, looking as stunningly beautiful as a fairy.
Li Xiaonan was also smiling, though it was a silly grin. Fortunately for him, his face was quite handsome, making his foolishness somewhat endearing.
He took Ling Kui's right hand and slipped the ring onto Ling Kui's Nameless finger, while on his left hand, another ring was already securely in place.
That night, the two leaned against the cave entrance, watching the incredibly brilliant and beautiful fireworks in the sky.
Li Xiaonan let down all his defenses and revealed his true self to Ling Kui, including the fact that he did not belong here.
"Ling'er, you are the first person to know who I really am."
Ling Kui was deeply amazed by Li Xiaonan's experiences, yet she felt a strong sense of emotion. She touched the ring on her right hand, understanding its significance.
"Honey..."
Li Xiaonan shivered all over. "Wife!" They exchanged smiles.
Ling Kui sighed and removed the ring. "It wouldn't be good if the other girls saw it."
Li Xiaonan frowned, thinking: This Ling Kui is great in every way, but she's too kind-hearted; it's a bit awkward!
He snatched the ring and tossed it into the air.
Ling Kui was stunned, nearly in tears. "You..."
Li Xiaonan wore a serious expression and coldly asked, "Do you want it or not?"
Ling Kui quickly nodded. With a smile, Li Xiaonan magically placed the ring back onto Ling Kui's Nameless finger. "Don't worry, trust your husband's charm! I still like that cold and fierce Ling Kui, who is actually very good to me." Saying this, he pulled Ling Kui into his embrace.
Ling Kui lay closely against his chest, listening to his heartbeat while gazing at the fireworks lighting up the sky.
Before leaving Fangcun Mountain, Li Xiaonan finally remembered the strange egg once more. He took it out and showed it to Ling Kui for identification.
Ling Kui frowned and said coldly, "What kind of spirit beast is this? Xiao Nan, what do you plan to do with this egg? Although I can't identify it, the immense vitality contained within suggests that this egg is not ordinary."
"I was thinking of giving it to the Grand Elder of the Outer Academy. Is this egg really impressive? Can it be eaten?"
Ling Kui smiled, as if an iceberg had melted away. "You can. This spirit beast hasn't hatched yet. You can absorb its vitality for yourself, or you can hatch it."
Li Xiaonan stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Forget it, I won't eat it. After all, it's a life, right? I've decided to hatch it and see what it actually is."
Ling Kui nodded and handed a Jade Eye Tablet to Li Xiaonan.
Following the instructions on the Jade Eye Tablet, Li Xiaonan repeatedly infused his True Essence Power into the egg. Finally, when his True Essence Power was exhausted, the egg remained still and unresponsive.
He collapsed against Ling Kui's embrace, panting. "What on earth is this thing!"
With one hand on his back, Ling Kui transferred some of his own True Essence Power to him. "I don't know either, but the harder it is to hatch, the stronger the spirit beast will be."
"Forget it; I'll just give it to those old geezers. If they say I stole a treasure, I'll send them this treasure to give them a headache!"
Li Xiaonan tucked the egg away and flew towards the Outer Academy with Ling Kui by his side.
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