Chapter 355: Willing to go through fire and water for the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers!

February 25th.

After Gu Qing finished his conversation with Xu Jiaorong, he frowned and went to find Bai Suzhen, saying, "According to Hangzhou custom, the day before the wedding, the bride's family comes to prepare the bed and hang the curtains, followed by a close relative 'pressing the bed.' However, after the bed is pressed, the doors must be strictly guarded; this requires one person from the bride's family and one from the groom's family."

"But Xu Xian is the only son for three generations, and he has few relatives. After his parents passed away, there was even less contact with kin. The people in Li Gongfu's household are already busy with the wedding preparations..."

Bai Suzhen, dressed in white silk with her hair lightly pinned up, looked at Gu Qing's melancholy expression, a faint, ambiguous smile playing on her lips. Once Gu Qing finished speaking, she nodded and said, "Rest assured, I will go and guard the door for Xu Xian; not a single outsider will be able to enter."

Gu Qing nodded, his voice low as he said, "You and Brother Cen are newlyweds; I am causing you trouble."

Upon hearing this, the smile in Bai Suzhen's eyes deepened. As she went to guard the door for Xu Xian, she pondered whether this counted as what the common folk called 'cuckolding oneself'...

February 26th.

At the appointed hour, Xu Xian led the wedding procession, carrying flower vases, wedding candles, incense balls, makeup boxes, mirrors, and more, to the Pei residence to welcome the bride. After receiving the wine ceremony and scattering flower petals at the Pei residence, he brought Miss Pei to the sedan chair. Amidst the music and drumming, they arrived at the courtyard Gu Qing had prepared for him, where they performed the bows and offered thanks.

Gu Qing sat with Squire Pei, the two clinking their wine cups, full of joy. With Xu Xian married, Gu Qing's path to hugging the snake's waist would be even smoother.

"Boss Gu, from now on, these two newlyweds will need your continued guidance."

Squire Pei was all smiles.

Truth be told, the Pei family's ability to marry into the Xu family was entirely due to Gu Qing.

"Rest assured."

Gu Qing said, "The spring examinations are in early March, and that chicken-tongue incense is already spreading throughout Lin'an City. From now on, you will have endless silver."

Squire Pei laughed heartily, saying, "It's all for the sake of the descendants."

As the two clinked glasses and chatted, Xu Xian came over to pay his respects, then invited Gu Qing, Li Gongfu, and Squire Pei to rest in another room to discuss their future as relatives and mutual support. After finishing, they returned to the banquet, drank a little more, and the feast finally concluded.

"Master."

Xu Xian found Gu Qing, his hands trembling with nervousness, and said, "Will I offend Miss Pei tonight?"

Gu Qing was mostly drunk; hearing this made his scalp tingle, and he said, "Of course you'll offend her! You dared to tie your hair with hers during the day; you'll have to hold hands tonight!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xian was full of shame and said, "I'm just nervous."

Gu Qing patted Xu Xian on the shoulder, intending to say "everyone is like this the first time," but realizing it didn't fit his pure-hearted persona, he changed his words: "This problem, asking me is useless. Your master is also doing this for the first time; I have no experience to pass on."

Gu Qing's first time in this world was still ahead!

Xu Xian took several deep breaths, adjusted his mood, and walked toward the bridal chamber.

Gu Qing watched Xu Xian walk away and followed behind. Arriving at the door, he saw Bai Suzhen dressed in light red, also just stepping out of the bridal chamber. After they met, Bai Suzhen's eyes turned gracefully, she bit her lip faintly, and said, "You're here to listen at the window."

What kind of talk is that!

Don't make it sound so lewd!

Listening at the window is a traditional custom!

"My disciple has no experience."

Gu Qing said righteously, "I'm here to provide backup!"

Bai Suzhen laughed softly, a blush gradually appearing on her cheeks, and said, "Doctor Gu is as bold as an ancient sword, with righteousness reaching the clouds. When your disciple can't hold out, you must definitely step into the fray."

'Providing backup' means when the main general is fighting, the person on the side supports them, either by rescuing or launching a sneak attack.

"Stepping into the fray is unnecessary."

Gu Qing said, "I'll just give him some courage."

The two stood outside the door. Xu Xian had few friends and relatives; apart from the two of them, only a maid was guarding outside. When the two heard the faint sounds from inside, Gu Qing seemed embarrassed, while Bai Suzhen was vaguely flustered. As for the maid outside, she had no internal energy and could not hear the sounds.

"Let's go."

Gu Qing and Bai Suzhen exchanged a glance and said in a low voice.

Xu Xian was already in the bridal chamber, and the stone in Gu Qing's heart finally fell.

Bai Suzhen nodded slightly, walking side-by-side with Gu Qing. Just as they stepped out of the courtyard, they saw Xiao Qing, still dressed in men's clothing, standing in the middle of the road. After meeting Gu Qing's gaze, she walked up, full of smiles.

"Brother Cen!"

As Xiao Qing approached, Gu Qing suddenly became righteous and resolute, saying, "From now on, it's better if we don't associate with each other."

"What's wrong?"

Xiao Qing's smile remained. Recently, this misunderstanding had not been cleared up, and Xiao Qing enjoyed watching Gu Qing's embarrassed appearance.

Gu Qing looked at Xiao Qing, then at the White Lady beside him, and said, "Your wife is naturally beautiful, a beauty that puts the moon to shame. A short time together has already stirred romantic thoughts in me. If we spend a long time together, I fear I will be unworthy of you."

Gu Qing said this openly and honestly, like a sincere gentleman. After finishing, he didn't look at the expressions of Xiao Qing and Bai Suzhen and turned to leave.

Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing were both stunned at this moment. As they looked at each other, Xiao Qing's expression was flustered, and her eyes couldn't help but size up Bai Suzhen.

"He is tarnishing his own reputation because he wants to make a clean break with you."

Bai Suzhen explained casually, and Xiao Qing nodded repeatedly.

But when their eyes met again, there was still some hesitation, unsure if what Gu Qing said was true or false.

Tongren Hall.

Gu Qing walked into the backyard, his expression calm. He first calmly fed the snakes, then drew water, mixed green wood incense, scrophularia, and true sandalwood together to boil, and then jumped in to bathe.

At this stage, Gu Qing was observing the initial Daoist precepts. The regulation regarding drinking was that one should not drink excessively, and carrying the smell of alcohol on one's body would offend the gods. Therefore, Gu Qing bathed to remove the smell of alcohol and dust. With the filth eliminated and the nine orifices receiving spiritual energy, he once again became a Daoist practitioner favored by the immortals.

Lying on the bed, Gu Qing closed his eyes and drifted off, but his chest felt vaguely hot. When Gu Qing reached out, the jade pendant gifted by the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers had already turned into clusters of purple mist and wisps of green smoke. Within this wrapping, Gu Qing felt threads of connection.

【The jade pendant turns into smoke, ascending to heaven with it】

Gu Qing's heart stirred, and he let go of the obstacles in his mind. The clusters of purple mist wrapped around Gu Qing, instantly turning into a purple beam of light, rushing toward the firmament.

Wisps of cloud wrapped around Gu Qing. Lin'an City shrank rapidly beneath his feet, and the brilliant lights became unreachable. Gu Qing withdrew his downward gaze and looked up at the sky. Unconsciously, the Heavenly Gate of mythology had appeared, but Gu Qing did not enter it, instead drifting to one side. When he regained his senses, the peerless Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers was standing in front of him.

"Greetings, Caiyun Xianzi."

Gu Qing saw this fairy and hurriedly cupped his hands, full of smiles.

Gu Qing was probably a leg-lover, so he always wanted to hug the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers' legs.

"Gu Qing, you truly are a person of good faith."

The Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers looked slightly pleased and said, "You knew to bathe in time after drinking... otherwise, you would have missed this important matter."

"I will always remember the Caiyun Xianzi's teachings."

Gu Qing smiled. While speaking, Gu Qing had already spotted a volume of alchemy scriptures in the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers' hand.

"This is the alchemy scripture of the Great Compassionate, Great Vow, Great Saint, Great Merciful, Purple Mansion Eastern Flower Emperor."

The Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers handed the scripture to Gu Qing and said, "The Eastern Flower Great Administrator holds the records of Heavenly Immortal merits. Cultivating the techniques of the Eastern Flower lineage will be of great help to your future."

Gu Qing took it with both hands, seeing "Eastern Glow Secret Alchemy" written on it, and reached out to flip through it.

"Gu Qing."

As Gu Qing opened the scripture, the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers suddenly said, "This volume of secret techniques was exchanged for the Hundred Flowers and Hundred Fruits Wine. After obtaining it, I studied it carefully. It contains the secrets of becoming an immortal and the Great Cave True Words, but it is not very profound... at least, I know of a volume of scriptures that is a hundred times more profound than this alchemy scripture."

Gu Qing put down the alchemy scripture, looked at the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers, and gazed at her peerless face, indicating he wished to hear the details.

"Many years ago, Chang'e and I had a quarrel at the Jade Pool."

The Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers didn't talk about the alchemy scripture first, but spoke of old matters: "In that dispute, I certainly had my faults, and Chang'e was no better. But the outcome was that I was cast into the mortal world to suffer a lifetime of tribulation, and while I was descending to suffer, Chang'e personally descended to the mortal world to cause trouble."

Speaking of the past, the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers still felt resentful. Her lips curled slightly, carrying a bit of self-mockery as she said, "The end of our grudge was Chang'e saying she forgave me."

This matter was a knot in the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers' heart.

"After I ascended, I kept a close watch on Chang'e. It was also over a hundred years ago that I inadvertently saw something unusual about the bodice Chang'e wore underneath. When the sunlight shone on the lining, faint characters appeared. What was recorded on it was the most profound cultivation principles in the world. Even though I have become an immortal, I have benefited greatly."

The Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers said, "Do you want this volume of secret text?"

This thing is on Chang'e's underwear...

Gu Qing didn't think he could unbutton Chang'e's underwear, but at this moment, what the leader wanted was attitude, so Gu Qing held his head high and chest out, saying, "Willing to go through fire and water for the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers!"

Upon hearing Gu Qing's words, the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers was overjoyed. Usually, Gu Qing said he couldn't repay her kindness, and when things happened, he was truly willing to step up. Seeing Gu Qing as even more extraordinary, she said, "Tonight, we female immortals of the Heavenly Court are going to the Jade Pool to celebrate the birthday of Lady Yunhua. To visit the Jade Pool, we must bathe and change clothes at the Fragrant Cold Spring. I will sneak you in, and while we are bathing, you will memorize all the scriptures on Chang'e's underwear."

The Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers' plan was extremely simple.

Open the fridge, put in the elephant, close the fridge.

She didn't consider the elephant's survival at all.

"How should I sneak in?"

Gu Qing asked.

As someone who hadn't become an immortal yet, stealing a bodice under the eyes of all the immortals was too difficult for him.

"Rest assured."

The Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers took out the jade pendant and said, "I have long been prepared!" As she spoke, the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers shone the jade pendant at Gu Qing, and the pendant took Gu Qing inside. Then, the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers hung the jade pendant on her necklace, dangling it in front of her chest.

Gu Qing actually had many opinions, but after the jade pendant was buried, Gu Qing didn't speak, just kept his gun suppressed.

The Wang Mu of the West is the head of all female immortals in the world.

Lady Yunhua is the daughter of the Wang Mu of the West, Yaoji. Legend has it that Song Yu's "Rhapsody on the Goddess of Mount Wu" describes this fairy's appearance.

In this White Snake world, there is no story of splitting the mountain to save the mother, and Erlang Shen is not surnamed Yang, but Li.

Led by the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers, Gu Qing traveled through the clouds and arrived at the Jade Pool before he knew it. It was a place for female immortals. The Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers greeted the female immortals. Just from what Gu Qing heard, he heard familiar names like Magu, the Weaver Girl, the Wind Mother, the Lightning Mother, and He Xiangu, as well as others like E Lühua and Lady Wei, who were recorded in Daoist scriptures, and they were very familiar with the aforementioned female immortals.

The jade pendant Gu Qing was buried in was in the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers' cleavage, and there was no smell of alcohol on her. At this time, he was mixed in among the female immortals, completely as usual, but Gu Qing himself was also covered by the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers' clothes, listening to the chirping outside, unable to turn on his auto-aim.

"The Fragrant Cold Spring has arrived."

A voice came from outside.

"Caiyun Xianzi Chang'e, the jade laurel sewn on your dress is quite beautiful."

There were female immortals outside discussing the patterns on the dress.

"It was woven by Weaver Girl sister."

Caiyun Xianzi Chang'e's voice was cold, like a dream. Just listening to it, Gu Qing felt a fragrant chill filling his heart and lungs, and his whole body felt like it had been sprinkled with a layer of moonlight.

"Let's go in quickly, don't miss the birthday celebration time."

This voice was Magu, who was considered a female longevity star. There are many legends of Magu celebrating birthdays among the common people, and she was also professional in celebrating birthdays. As soon as this was said, the surrounding female immortals became anxious. In the jade pendant, Gu Qing heard the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers say: "Is everyone here?"

"All here."

An unfamiliar female immortal's voice came. This one had never spoken before. Gu Qing couldn't see her appearance and couldn't match the name. He just felt the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers' dress being taken off, and the jade pendant Gu Qing was in was mixed in with the clothes, falling honestly on the floor of the Jade Pool. Through the gaps left by the clothes, Gu Qing saw pairs of jade feet.

If only the line of sight could move up...

"Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump..."

Gu Qing's Dao practice was already deep, but at this moment he was rarely nervous. After all, doing things in the Jade Pool, if there was any mistake, he would fall into a place of eternal damnation.

The Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers' plan was extremely rough, but the plan was just like this: the more people who knew, the higher the possibility of a leak, and the more calculating one was, the more one would fall into unexpected predicaments.

... Actually, the heavenly soldiers in the Heavenly Court are not much stronger than mortals.

Gu Qing held his breath, constantly comforting himself in his heart. When he felt there was no one around, he quietly crawled out of the jade pendant, looked around slightly, and immediately moved toward the jade laurel dress. Relying on the sweet scent on the clothes, Gu Qing confirmed that this was Caiyun Xianzi Chang'e's dress.

This dress was folded neatly on the ground. Gu Qing carefully uncovered it. When he got the bodice, he felt it was sweet and silky.

There was no time to appreciate the original flavor. Gu Qing took out the Sun Golden Needle refined by the Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers. It emitted a faint sunlight. Under the illumination, characters indeed appeared on the bodice.

"No front, no back, no round, no square, no loyalty, no goodness, no bad, no hiding, no coming, no going, no soft, no hard, billions of changes, vast and mighty, the unity of the chaotic origin, this is the sun..."

Gu Qing recorded the secret techniques with his merit. The golden needle shone fast, and Gu Qing memorized fast, flipping through the bodice inside and out, top to bottom. In the blink of an eye, he recorded 103,000 words. When he put away the golden needle, the name of the scripture appeared in Gu Qing's mind.

This is the "Nine-Return Sun Scripture."

Through nine repeated tempering, condense the purest Sun Golden Core, not only to become an immortal, but to become an ancestor.

Gu Qing had no time to appreciate it. He folded Caiyun Xianzi Chang'e's dress according to the original traces, wrapped the bodice inside in the original way, turned around quietly, and returned to the jade pendant with light hands and feet.

It took about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before there was movement outside.

The female immortals who had finished bathing all returned. The Caiyun Xianzi of the Hundred Flowers' expression was normal, and she hung the jade pendant on her body. When Caiyun Xianzi Chang'e was tidying her dress and about to put it on, she took the bodice and sniffed it lightly, her brows furrowing slightly.

(End of chapter)