Chapter 606 - 574: Li Shuqin and Xuu Qingci

Lu Ping’s words made everyone present react with surprise, thinking they had heard wrong.

"The Sect Leader and Elder Liiu are truly a match made in heaven, and it’s finally happening!"

"I knew it, they would make it!"

"Hahaha, now that our Cyan Mountain Sect and Nine Cold Mountain are united in marriage, with the Ancestor overseeing, who in the Chu Kingdom would dare have designs on our Cyan Mountain Sect?"

"Wonderful, just wonderful, the Sect Master also has a Daoist partner now."

"But the Sect Leader is to marry Elder Liiu today?"

"Yes, talking about marriage and getting married."

"What’s wrong with that, since the Sect Leader and Elder Liiu have been in a Daoist partnership for a while, sooner or later what’s the difference?"

"You are making sense."

"..."

Watching the audience below react with surprise and whisper amongst themselves, Lu Ping did not stop their discussions, instead, he quietly listened for a while.

Until Elder Jiang spoke up.

"The wedding shall be today..."

"Indeed, I am not particularly concerned with trivial wedding rituals, nor do we need to pick another auspicious date, today’s date is just fine."

Lu Ping smiled mildly and looked at Elder Jiang, asking: "What is your opinion?"

Elder Jiang heard this and could not help but give a bitter smile.

Indeed, it’s the Lu Ping she remembered, decades absent and yet his disposition remains unchanged, still so nonchalant.

Thinking it over for a while, she finally nodded and said: "Equally, trivial wedding rituals should be spared if possible."

After saying this, Elder Jiang immediately inquired about Liiu Qiumei’s wishes, asking if she would marry at Cyan Mountain Sect today.

"It’s all up to the Ancestor and Master’s arrangements."

Liiu Qiumei did not feel shy about the marriage, but rather was somewhat delighted at heart.

"Well then, since Qiumei lets us decide, then let this matter be settled, the wedding will be today, and I will personally manage the occasion."

Lu Ping seized the opportunity to press on further.

He couldn’t wait for Liiu Qiumei to marry into Cyan Mountain Sect, a girl so lovely, impossible to find even with a lantern.

Since both sides are willing, neither Elder Jiang nor Liiu Qiumei opposed, there’s no reason to delay further, the sooner the wedding, the less worry for Lu Ping over Distant Mountain’s marriage.

An early union with Nine Cold Mountain benefits Cyan Mountain Sect without harm.

The wedding arrangement was settled according to Lu Ping’s will.

After arranging disciples to set up the venue, once everything was sorted, the sect assembly concluded, and everyone began to bustle with their respective tasks.

Lu Zhiwei and Lu Changfeng were busy to their hearts’ content, both delighted for Lu Yuanshan.

Within Cyan Mountain Sect, there was also a sense of joy pervading.

The news spread quickly across Lushan County on the same day.

"Cyan Mountain Sect is to unite with Nine Cold Mountain? Lu Yuanshan marrying Liiu Qiumei?"

"In Chu Kingdom, going forward, Cyan Mountain Sect may dominate alone. Since the Ancestor appeared, no other power in Chu Kingdom could compare."

"Now, with Cyan Mountain Sect and Nine Cold Mountain aligning strongly, even Heaven-Facing Sect wouldn’t dare provoke."

"Hahaha, I’m thrilled for Lu Yuanshan and Liiu Qiumei! I wonder if I can partake in this celebration."

"Hmm, I’d like to go and see myself."

"Forget it, I heard Cyan Mountain Sect hasn’t sent invitations outside, likely they don’t plan to host a large banquet."

"Even without a grand banquet, won’t sect forces seek the chance to favor Cyan Mountain Sect upon hearing the news? Might boldly come for a cup of wedding wine!"

The news of Lu Yuanshan and Liiu Qiumei marrying today was enthusiastically discussed by all.

At Cyan Mountain Sect, the entire sect was bustling, preparing the venue for the wedding.

From Nine Cold Mountain, Elder Jiang also notified a few disciples, specifically Liiu Qiumei’s two junior sisters, to invite them to the wedding.

Beyond that, no further invitations were extended.

According to Lu Ping and Elder Jiang’s wishes, everything was kept simple, and rituals were not a particular concern.

On the wedding day, everyone in the sect was immersed in joy.

Liiu Qiumei’s two junior sisters, upon hearing the news, set out at once and arrived at Cyan Mountain Sect.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister, on finding a good match!"

"Senior Sister, you’re finally married! Congratulations, congratulations!"

Two junior sisters arrived successively at Cyan Mountain Sect, appearing to be aged between twenty to thirty; one was in the Crystallization Stage, and the other a late-stage Foundation Establishment girl.

Notably, among these two, one was acquainted with Lu Zhiwei and Lu Yuanshan, eliciting a slight surprise from Lu Zhiwei, who proactively greeted.

"Sect Leader Xuu, it’s you."

This woman had a tall stature, dressed in a moon-white long robe, adorned with an exquisite Moon Wheel Hair Ornament; she was none other than the Cold Moon Palace Lord, Xuu Qingci.

Since leaving Southern Wilderness that spring, upon seeing Xuu Qingci now, she had shattered the Crystallization Stage barrier, elevating her cultivation further.

"Fellow Daoist Zhiwei, it’s been a long time."

Upon spotting Lu Zhiwei, Xuu Qingci smiled softly and initiated small talk.

Xuu Qingci’s appearance surprised Lu Yuanshan slightly too.

"Daoist Xuu, you are Elder Jiang’s distinguished disciple too? How unexpected."

Lu Yuanshan exclaimed in surprise, but soon realized.

Xuu Qingci, known to be Elder Jiang’s disciple, introduced her background during the Southern Wilderness expedition, being Elder Jiang’s third disciple.

Ahead of her were Second Senior Sister Liiu Qiumei and Senior Sister Zhao Hanyun.

These were things familiar to many Chu Kingdom cultivators.

"Sect Leader Lu indeed has a forgetful mind."

Xuu Qingci smiled softly, appearing gentle, "My master is indeed Elder Jiang. Today I’m here with Younger Sister to attend Senior Sister’s wedding."

"Oh? Senior Sister, so you all know each other."

Beside Xuu Qingci, the green-dressed girl spoke, glancing at Lu Yuanshan, Lu Zhiwei, and others.

"Who are these people? Senior Sister, aren’t you introducing them to me?"

Her name was Li Shuqin, the youngest disciple under Elder Jiang, Liiu Qiumei’s junior sister, meeting Lu Yuanshan and others for the first time, feeling unfamiliar.

Under Elder Jiang, there were altogether four disciples. Besides the unfortunate Zhao Hanyun, the other three gathered at Cyan Mountain Sect today.

The presence of Xuu Qingci and Li Shuqin also drew the attention of Cyan Mountain Sect disciples, sizing up these beloved disciples of Elder Jiang, comparing with Liiu Qiumei, who is stronger or more beautiful.

"Junior Sisters, you’ve arrived, come over here quickly."

Not far off, seeing Xuu Qingci and Li Shuqin arrive, Liiu Qiumei beamed with joy, happily beckoning.

She had already changed into a phoenix coronet and red robe, her long skirt trailing, adorned exquisitely and beautifully, captivating at first glance. Beside her were Liiu Shiyao and a few Cyan Mountain Sect female disciples, surrounding her like stars worshipping the moon.

Liiu Qiumei and the two junior sisters exchanged whispers for a bit, during which Liiu Qiumei introduced them, allowing Li Shuqin to quickly become acquainted with Lu Yuanshan, greeting him with ceremonious salutation and scrutiny.