Chapter 689: Ocean Matchmaking Fair

Three months of time fluttered by.

The days seemed as if nothing had changed; Qin Jian and Poseixi continued to get along just as they had.

There was the warmth of siblings, and also the ambiguity of lovers.

Until this day, the arrival of the Sacrificial God Festival.

The Sacrificial God Festival on Sea God Island, taken literally, means to offer sacrifices to the Sea God; it is the annual day of pilgrimage for all those in the entire sea region who believe in the Sea God.

But at the same time, it is also a day for everyone to find a partner.

The ocean is truly too vast, and the individual islands are too far apart; each island does not have many people of marriageable age, so if they could only marry internally, it would not be an easy matter.

Considering the imbalance in the ratio of men to women, there will be people on every island who remain single, regardless of gender.

Thus, taking advantage of the great gathering of the entire sea region to find a sweetheart slowly became an established custom.

Therefore, the Sacrificial God Festival of Sea God Island slowly became the Ocean Valentine's Day.

"This shouldn't be called Valentine's Day; it should be the Ocean Matchmaking Fair."

Qin Jian and Poseixi walked together on the bustling streets of Hainv City, looking left and right from time to time.

The entire Sea God Island is open to the whole sea region on this day, so all seven cities are overcrowded; looking out, the flow of people is like a tapestry.

The city is hung with canvas for sacrificing to the gods, but the streets and alleys are filled with bright lights and festive colors, and the items being peddled and shouted about are all related to romance between men and women, such as little umbrellas and the like.

"Matchmaking fair?"

Poseixi smiled slightly: "You could say that. After all, this day is more of a gathering for single men and women. Generally speaking, being alone will attract great attention, and everyone is looking for someone who catches their eye."

Qin Jian looked around and indeed discovered that those men and women would pay some obvious attention when they saw their appearances, but when they realized they were already a pair, they would shift their targets.

"Speaking of which, why are so many people wearing masks?"

He asked with some curiosity: "For matchmaking, isn't the most important thing whether the first glance is pleasing? If you cover your face, how can you judge if this person is to your liking?"

Poseixi glanced at him and said: "This custom was suggested by me, because I believe that true compatibility has nothing to do with appearance. So they can give each other a chance first, to interact without looking at appearances; perhaps the feeling will be different."

"Without looking at appearances?"

Qin Jian smiled: "It's a pity that people in the world often only see the surface and outward appearance."

Poseixi suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"What's wrong with you?" Qin Jian asked curiously.

Poseixi turned around, looked into Qin Jian's eyes, and asked seriously: "What about you?"

Qin Jian blinked: "Are you talking about surface and outward appearance?"

Poseixi nodded gently.

Qin Jian thought for a moment and couldn't help but scratch his head: "Every one of the people related to me is stunningly beautiful; I don't seem to have ever needed to consider this."

Since they are already the most outstanding women in this world, how could they be ugly?

Qin Jian truly never needed to consider this point, because every one of them is someone who could make thousands of people pursue them based on appearance alone.

"So, are you attracted to every one of them because of their looks?" Poseixi eyed him sideways.

Qin Jian hurriedly shook his head: "How could that be?! I didn't have a choice either!"

Poseixi didn't believe him: "Could it be that every one of them wasn't chosen by you yourself?"

Qin Jian opened his mouth, speechless.

He really never had the right to choose...

"Let's do this, I'll ask you in another way..."

Seeing him in a difficult position, Poseixi smiled and said: "When I am old, will you still want me?"

"When you are old?"

Qin Jian shook his head and smiled: "You won't grow old."

Poseixi was naturally unsatisfied with his answer and pressed: "If it weren't for the fact that I found a way to keep my youthful appearance, the me you see now would inevitably be a frail, elderly woman. In that case..."

She stared intently into Qin Jian's eyes: "In that case, would you still want to be close to me?"

Qin Jian looked at her blankly, as if he saw the hesitation and uncertainty in this big sister's heart.

This question is not difficult to answer; after all, it is just a hypothesis. He knows that such a situation will not happen, so it is a simple matter to brush it off with some smooth talk.

A single sentence like "No matter what you look like, I want you," and the problem would be solved, and he could successfully get on the carriage today...

But, could he say it?

Of course he couldn't.

Qin Jian remained silent.

Poseixi's expression slowly dimmed a little: "If I had been an old woman from the beginning, you wouldn't even have looked at me twice, would you?"

"Big sister..."

Qin Jian grabbed her hand and held it tightly: "Since many things do not exist, there is no need to explore them. The first time I saw you, you were that peerless woman; this is the beginning of the story. If it weren't like that, then it would be another story..."

Poseixi raised her eyes to look at him again: "In other words, if I had been an old woman at first sight, it is highly likely you wouldn't have been special to me, is that right?"

Qin Jian's cheeks trembled uncontrollably.

If the one guided by the God Trial were a frail, elderly woman, that image would be too beautiful; he didn't even dare to think about it.

Seeing Qin Jian remain silent, Poseixi knew his answer.

"This question is truly too much for you." Yet, there didn't seem to be any unhappy expression on her face.

Qin Jian thought for a moment and said: "Appearance is like a pass; if you can't pass the line in each other's hearts, many relationships won't start. This is an objective fact."

Poseixi nodded, looked at the men and women walking around with masks, and said: "That is why I hope to give them more possibilities. Perhaps after interacting, even if they find that the appearance does not meet their expectations, they will still be willing to give each other a chance. That is enough."

"However..."

Qin Jian asked curiously: "Their faces are all covered, how do they conduct a two-way selection at the beginning? Do they look at height and weight?"

Poseixi smiled slightly, pointed in the direction of the Sea within the Sea, and said: "They will go to the Sea Sacred Pillar to ask about their marriage. Those who receive the Sea God's blessing will have a light shine upon them, vibrating at the same frequency to help them find each other."

Qin Jian was stunned: "Is the Sea God a matchmaker?!"

"Are the people he connects really compatible?"

Thinking of the Sea God's meddling in his own daughter's feelings, Qin Jian found it hard to believe he could do the job of a matchmaker.

Poseixi blinked: "Who said it was Lord Sea God who did it? That was my doing."

Qin Jian stared blankly: "You did it? How did you do it?"

Poseixi flicked her high ponytail, her red lips curving: "The Sea Sacred Pillars have always received the prayers and hopes of the people, so I set it up to let the Sea Sacred Pillars choose men and women with similar wishes to pair them up."

"This thing can be set up?" Qin Jian asked in astonishment.

Poseixi nodded gently: "That is the place where Lord Sea God collects faith, so naturally, he can know everyone's wishes. Only in this way can he occasionally manifest divine miracles, so that the believers are endless and growing ever more numerous..."

"I want to see how you set it up..."

Qin Jian grabbed her hand and walked toward the Hainv Holy Pillar...

(End of this chapter)