[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t":3,"chapter-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-59":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Living Among All Heavens, Achieving Immortality Through Merit",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2323627,4545,"Chapter 59: Marrying Cheng Ying with Tears","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-59",59,"\u003Cp>Originally, everyone assumed Huang Yaoshi had come to clean up the mess and direct operations, but no one expected him to suddenly grip Gu Qing’s throat and demand Gu Qing marry Cheng Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden turn of events surpassed everyone’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaolongnu was about to strike, but upon hearing these words, she turned her face aside and glanced at Cheng Ying, who wore a mixture of shyness and tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is Huang Yaoshi referring to the martial contest for a bride?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing calmed himself, quickly played his part, cast a fleeting glance at Cheng Ying, and said with shame, “At the time, I was heavily oppressed by Quanzhen’s rules; as a newcomer to the Jianghu, I spoke and laughed without restraint. Now that I have Long’er, I must uphold propriety and restraint. I apologize to Miss Cheng for my past jests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing spoke these words with sincerity, as if from the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaolongnu, hearing these words, felt joy in every corner of her brows and eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ying, seeing this, turned her head away—Gu Qing had tormented her endlessly, secretly kissing her in private, and now he spoke such words; she didn’t believe a single word… it was merely a performance for Xiaolongnu’s sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guo listened to this confession and felt ashamed—he had found Gu Qing for his aunt; perhaps it was a good fate after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi knew Gu Qing’s true nature best—what “oppression by Quanzhen’s laws”? Gu Qing had been the one oppressing disciples within Quanzhen, and all this was arranged by Gu Qing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, had not so many disciples of the Peach Blossom Island suffered misfortune and weighed heavily on Huang Yaoshi’s heart, he would never have done such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his own fault for carelessly making a promise during his wager with Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Huang Yaoshi truly wished for Cheng Ying to find a home, for the Peach Blossom Island disciples to be happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apologize? Too late!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi squeezed harder, as if determined to crush Gu Qing’s neck, and roared, “Leave that girl and marry my disciple properly—or I’ll kill you outright!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Gu Qing turned his gaze to Xiaolongnu, smiling faintly, and said, “If I leave her, what difference is there between that and death?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, what is love? It compels one to pledge life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaolongnu’s eyes shimmered, but her expression slowly grew cold; both hands gripped her swords, ready to strike at the first opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ying, seeing Gu Qing struggling for breath, cried out, “Everyone has their own destiny; it cannot be forced. Master, let him go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ying knew nothing of Gu Qing’s secret negotiations with Huang Yaoshi. Originally, she had thought Huang Yaoshi intended to help her, but Gu Qing’s words made her feel humiliated and realize this affection betrayed Xiaolongnu—she decided to let go entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always been indecisive about this feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi did not loosen his grip, and seeing Gu Qing’s righteous demeanor, he laughed bitterly with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To outsiders, Gu Qing appeared a devoted lover; to Huang Yaoshi, this was a life-or-death performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t care if you die?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi demanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s forehead bulged with veins from the choke, but his Primordial Qi flowed steadily within, slowly circulating his blood and qi, slipping into a turtle-breath state—Huang Yaoshi could choke him for three days and three nights and still not kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he still had to respond to Huang Yaoshi’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beyond the eastern gate, women abound like clouds; though they abound, none are the one I desire.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a verse from the Book of Songs, describing how true love sees no one else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaolongnu, secluded in the Ancient Tomb, understood little of worldly affairs, but the Ancient Tomb Sect valued cultural cultivation; she had deep mastery of Daoist classics, ancient texts, and musical compositions, and thus understood Gu Qing’s words perfectly—her heart was deeply moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ashamed… ashamed…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guo began to reflect—he had been indecisive and chaotic in romantic matters lately, far inferior to Gu Qing’s purity… his aunt’s judgment was indeed excellent; Gu Qing surpassed him tenfold in this regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi had endured enough of Gu Qing’s shamelessness; he felt holding him any longer would soil his own hands, so he shoved Gu Qing aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaolongnu’s figure flashed forward, catching the shoved Gu Qing in her arms, holding him close—both delighted and pained—she whispered softly, “If you die, I will not live alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long’er…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing reached out to stroke Xiaolongnu’s face, embracing her, then quickly glanced at Cheng Ying—seeing her cold, solitary posture, he felt dread… Huang Yaoshi hadn’t warned Cheng Ying beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither had Gu Qing warned Cheng Ying…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is Huang Yaoshi trying to break me and Cheng Ying apart?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s mind raced with thoughts—he suspected Huang Yaoshi was using this moment to make him say something that would wound Cheng Ying, so she would abandon all hope…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing looked at Huang Yaoshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi seemed to sense Gu Qing’s suspicion, displeased that Gu Qing doubted the weight of his promise—he suddenly moved, seizing Cheng Ying by the neck and forcing her to kneel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Gu Qing refuses to marry you, then die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Huang Yaoshi gathered his palm energy, ready to strike down upon Cheng Ying’s crown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandfather!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Fu, seeing Huang Yaoshi’s fury target Cheng Ying, cried out, “If Gu Qing refuses to marry her, why punish your junior disciple?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi coldly snapped, “Among all Peach Blossom Island disciples, she is the most unworthy. Who has she fallen for? If no one wants her, I don’t want her either!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his palm descended again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi’s palm hovered midair, locking eyes with Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing glanced sideways at Xiaolongnu; she understood his intent and nodded slightly in support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will marry Cheng Ying. Let her go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ying, lost in her own sorrow moments ago, now realized the truth—her brow furrowed slightly as she processed the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you playing a delaying tactic on me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi coldly snapped, “Words mean nothing—unless you two marry right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Guanying and Cheng Yaojia’s wedding had been hastily arranged by Huang Yaoshi; now, hearing Gu Qing say he would marry, he immediately demanded finality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Originally, it was a wedding between Peach Blossom Island and Quanzhen disciples; today, it is again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi invoked the past, demanding Gu Qing act swiftly—tonight, they must “share the same bed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Gu Qing has agreed, he accepts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaolongnu spoke now, her voice cool and clear: “Miss Cheng, I truly like her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Xiaolongnu spoke, the matter was settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s performance had deceived Cheng Ying—but the real target of deception was this pure-hearted Xiaolongnu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Gu Qing and Cheng Ying, their feelings were already entangled beyond separation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Xiaolongnu relent, Huang Yaoshi snorted and turned away. Xiaolongnu stepped forward and helped Cheng Ying up; Cheng Ying felt guilt and dared not meet Xiaolongnu’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guo had watched everything—the way Huang Yaoshi choked Gu Qing until veins bulged, listened to Gu Qing’s confession, and now saw him accept Cheng Ying—after all this, Gu Qing seemed truly to intend living with all three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The events had unfolded too quickly; Yang Guo now felt numb. Unconsciously, he glanced at Wanyan Ping, Lu Wushuang, and Guo Fu, then turned back to see Huang Yaoshi standing before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boy, if you ever waver or betray Fu’er, this stone shall be your fate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yaoshi casually slashed at a nearby stone—his palm struck, and the stone shattered into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having warned Yang Guo, Huang Yaoshi walked away with indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guo looked at the shattered stone, then at Cheng Ying standing beside Gu Qing and Xiaolongnu, then at Huang Yaoshi’s retreating back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, buddy…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1315,"2026-06-20T17:04:26.501Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","89cb30d78f09fe595bb42fc67e9dab0c226b0b79ef29fab6087121ea46eb7501","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-60","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-58",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliving-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-cover.jpg"]