Fang Liās wrist was gripped until it began to hurt, and Xie Huaiās kisses fell onto his neck one by one, his movements steady and full of strength, not brooking any resistanceā¦ā¦ Fang Li raised his leg to kick, but he was easily stopped.
Xie Huaiās aura was dangerous and full of invasiveness, as well as the decisive madness of someone staking everything on one throw.
At this moment, Fang Li had no doubt.
Xie Huai wanted to do it to the end.
Xie Huai had gone mad.
Fang Li was stupefied.
Forget the fact that he hadnāt started cultivating yet, even if he had cultivated, he wouldnāt be able to beat Xie Huai in a fight.
Nine years ago was one thing, but nine years laterā¦ā¦ Was there anyone left in this world who was a match for Xie Huai? His combat power was basically a bug, okay?!
It was precisely because the strong could restrain themselves that they could put one at ease, but Xie Huai was on the verge of losing controlā¦ā¦
Fang Li finally started to panic a little. Wracking his brain, he suddenly said, āIām willing to become yourĀ DaoĀ companion!ā
Xie Huaiās movements paused momentarily, and he looked up at Fang Li, his black eyes dangerous and deep, like a bottomless abyss.
Inside them was an unfamiliarity Fang Li had never seen before.
Fang Li took in a deep breath, his mind racing at lightspeed as he said, āBut something as huge as becomingĀ DaoĀ companions canāt be done so casuallyā¦ā¦ At, at least my parents have to be told!ā
Thatās right, heād finally thought of a way to stall.
He was someone with a family now. A proper marriage required the command of oneās parents. People from olden times had to be a little more particular about etiquette, didnāt they? Shouldnāt they act as matchmaker first? Then theyād have to talk about the date of the marriage and discuss the wedding and how to arrange it. It would take at least a few months, right?
He didnāt have the leisure to think about too much right now, he would stabilize Xie Huai first and then see!
Or else he was going to lose his innocence!
Xie Huaiās gaze fell onto Fang Liās face, not missing the panic in his eyes. His fingertips slowly, slowly caressed the young manās neckā¦ā¦
The person beneath him was straining to feign calm, but his body was faintly trembling, fully displaying his unease.
Fang Li was so nervous that he held his breath, doing his best to put on a sincere expression, and cleared his throat. āY-Yuyi-jun, as the number one in the world, if something as big as becomingĀ DaoĀ companions isnāt done according to etiquette, wouldnāt people talkā¦ā¦ā
The underlying meaning being, hurry up and calm down, youāre the number one most upright and honorable person in the world!
Sex before marriage isnāt proper, is it?
But Xie Huai continued to watch him coldly, a derisive lilt at the corners of his lips.
This person was always full of schemes and tricks. Those words obviously werenāt sincere, but were merely a delaying tactic. Butā¦ā¦
Fang Liās heart was full of anxiety. Even when theyād reunited, although Xie Huai had seemed to have changed a lot, Fang Li had still been sure that Xie Huai hadnāt changed at heart, and being with him could put one at ease. But the Xie Huai of right nowā¦ā¦ made Fang Li feel as if he could do anything at all.
Was it because heād kept putting off answering Xie Huai again and again until Xie Huai had been pushed to the edge?
Fang Li was full of apprehension. Just as he was becoming more and more uneasy, Xie Huai suddenly loosened his grip and pulled Fang Li into his embrace with a gentle tug. His voice was low and heavy with a hint of laughter, falling into his ear word by word. āSince youāve agreed, then naturally, that means our love is mutual. If I find out youāve tricked me againā¦ā¦ā
Fang Liās heart was full of suffering. He laughed awkwardly and didnāt speak.
Right now, he didnāt dare utter a single superfluous word. Whose fault was it that he was a habitual liar? It was normal that Xie Huai wouldnāt trust him.
A debt of the heart was the hardest to repay!
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Hualin Town.
Recently, the Fang family had been showered with good fortune!
Everyone knew that the Fang family had struck it big. Their foolish son had wandered off and gotten lost, but not only had nothing happened to him, heād even chanced upon the rumored Yuyi-jun. Yuyi-jun was kind and benevolent, bringing the fool back to the ridge to treat him and even giving the Fang family a promise of protection.
Not only had the Fang familyās son, who had been sure to die soon, acquired a chance at survival, he had even allowed the Fang family to gain the protection of the number one in the world! It was a heavenly blessing that plenty of people could pray for a lifetime without receiving!
This wasnāt how hitting the jackpot was done! Who wouldnāt exclaim āHow envious!ā when hearing the story?
Recently, Fang Minyuan would start grinning foolishly even when walking down the street.
Liār had already been gone for a month. He wondered how the treatment was going. But Yuyi-jun had said that even if his madness couldnāt be cured, at least he could promise that heād live to a ripe old age of a hundred!
Fang Mingyuan hadnāt a trace of doubt toward Yuyi-junās words, looking forward day after day to his sonās return. Even his dreams were about his sonās illness being cured. Even if he was a fool, so what? It wasnāt like the Fang family couldnāt afford him. As long as he could live a long life, that was enough!
When Fang Mingyuan walked past holding a birdcage, even the neighbor greeted him.
Old Liu the wine-seller said, āMaster Fang, your luck really is good. With Yuyi-jun personally stepping up, Young Master Fang is sure to be cured! You can tell just by looking that that child is a lucky one!ā
Fang Mingyuan liked nothing more than to hear this kind of talk, and his eyes curved into a smile. āThank you, thank you for your blessing.ā
Next, he met Old Zhang from the inn. āMaster Fang, what does Yuyi-jun look like? Is he really as good-looking as the rumors? Iāve still yet to see what a celestial looks like!ā
Fang Mingyuan said with a face full of reverence and admiration, āThe rumors arenāt enough to describe Yuyi-junās heavenly bearing. Just looking at him makes us feel unworthy to be in his company!ā
Auntie Gu who sold vegetables laughed, āMaster Fang, even the living celestial is looking after you. You must have accumulated lots of merit in your last life.ā
Fang Mingyuan said very properly, āIām accumulating merit in this life, too. I just went to the temple yesterday to give offerings.ā
In this manner, Fang Mingyuan made his way through the streets of Hualin Town. Everyone wanted to exchange a few words of greeting with him, their conversations never straying far from Yuyi-jun and his son.
Fang Mingyuan spoke with his neighbors delightedly, thinking to himself that if not for the fact that Liār hadnāt been gone too long yet, heād like nothing more than to pay a visit right away. But if he went too soon, would it seem like he didnāt trust Yuyi-jun? Yuyi-jun was a person who resembles a celestial, he definitely wouldnāt like to be disturbed.
Forget it, he would wait a bit before bringing his wife and daughter up the ridge to pay a visit!
Lu Hongdao had returned from outside and spotted Fang Mingyuan immediately, his laughter loud and clear as he said, āOld Fang!ā
Fang Mingyuan narrowed his eyes as he looked at him.
Although he had been extremely displeased by the fact that Lu Hongdao had put his son in such danger, heād also met with such good fortune because of it, bringing back Yuyi-jun to cure his son. Recently, this fellow had been rather pleased with himself, thinking of it as his own accomplishmentā¦ā¦
Lu Hongdao patted Fang Mingyuanās shoulder boisterously, shaking his whiskers as he laughed, āOld Fang, when are you going to Hollow Ridge to visit little Li? Iāll personally escort you!ā
Fang Mingyuan rolled his eyes at him, saying, āWhat are you in such a rush for?ā
Lu Hongdao rubbed his hands together, saying, āNo rush, no rush.ā
Although he very much wanted to get acquainted with Yuyi-jun, there really was no way to rush this matter!
Fang Mingyuan made a loop around the streets, inspected his own store, then picked up the birdcage and headed home.
Before heād even reached the door of his home, he saw a servant standing guard with his neck outstretched. Upon seeing him, the servant immediately ran over to him and said, āMaster, youāve finally returned! Yuyi-jun has brought the young master back!ā
Thud.
The birdcage fell to the ground, and his beloved parrot was terrified into squawking loudly. Fang Mingyuan trembled. āWhat did you say?ā
The servant repeated, āYuyi-jun has brought the young master back!ā
Fang Mingyuan couldnāt even spare a thought for the bird on the ground, dashing straight inside.
In the main hall, his wife Xin Ruiyan was already waiting, and his daughter Fang Qiongyi was also there. Fang Li and Xie Huai were also in the room.
Xie Huai stood there quietly in his white robes, just like the first time theyād met. The expression on his tranquil, celestial face was indifferent.
But the change in his son was huge!
The handsome, clever young man was standing there calmly, his eyes lively and his bearing measured. Seeing Fang Mingyuan approach, a faint smile appeared on his face, and he called, āFather.ā
E-e-even his madness had been cured!
The corners of Fang Mingyuanās eyes immediately turned red, and he was so overcome with emotion that his hands and feet were trembling.
His wife and daughter had clearly already finished being emotional, so they actually appeared rather normal right now.
Fang Mingyuan was full of excitement, but Yuyi-jun was still present. How could he forget his manners in front of their benefactor?
Fang Mingyuan immediately tried to kneel. āYuyi-jun has performed a miracle. There is no way for me to repay this great favor and kindnessā¦ā¦ā
Before he could finish speaking, Xie Huai personally supported him to stand back up.
Xie Huai looked at him mildly, the corners of his lips lifting slightly, his tone of voice cool and clear. āMaster Fang, no need to be so courteous.ā
Fang Mingyuan thought to himself, Yuyi-jun really was just like a celestial being. Even toward a mortal like himself, he didnāt put on any airs. Fang Minyuanās mind was full of thoughts of how to repay Yuyi-jun.
Only Fang Liās eyes were worried.
They were already excited to this extent. He was afraid that when Xie Huai opened his mouth in a bit, his parents and sister wouldnāt be able to take itā¦ā¦ Xie Huai wasnāt treating patients for free, he was here to ask for repayment.
Xie Huaiās manner was tranquil, his gaze flitting past Fang Li meaningfully.
Only after the Fang family had calmed down a bit did Xie Huai slowly start to speak. āI truly do have a reason for coming here today. Thereās something Iād like to ask Master Fang and Madame Fangās permission for.ā
Fang Mingyuan and Xin Ruiyan were startled.
Those words sounded rather strange.
What did he mean by permission? What could they give permission for? They couldnāt even repay Xie Huai fast enoughā¦ā¦
Xie Huai spoke blandly. āWhile observing the heavens, I discovered that I have a fated union with your son, so I wish to becomeĀ DaoĀ companions with him, if you would give your permission.ā
Fang Mingyuan, Xin Ruiyan: ???
What had they just heard?
The two of them were a bit bewildered.
Fang Qiongyi suddenly burst into a coughing fit, looking at her older brother with disbelief.
How come her older brother had gone out to get treatment and had ended up coming back with Yuyi-jun as his futureĀ DaoĀ companion?
It was one thing if their parents didnāt know.
Yuyi-jun was the lover of every young womanās dreams throughout the whole world. Whenever any young maiden brought up Yuyi-jun, they would be full of admiration. Yuyi-jun was the bright moon high in the heavens, and they would often discuss which sect or familyās immortal lady was a match for Yuyi-jun, but Yuyi-jun was always alone and never had any rumors with any immortal ladies, so there wasnāt even much idle gossip about him.
Besides, it was rumored that Yuyi-jun was cold of heart and temperament, his entire heart devoted to the people of the world. Everyone believed that Yuyi-jun wouldnāt have aĀ DaoĀ companion in this life.
But as it turned outā¦ā¦
Her foolish older brother had caught Yuyi-junās eye?
Fang Qiongyi was dazed, even suspecting that the Yuyi-jun before her eyes was fake.
Fang Liās heart was full of suffering.
But he didnāt dare open his mouth at all, because his hand was still being held tightly by Xie Huai. Upon recalling the terrifying Xie Huai from that night, he kept his mouth shut tight, or else he hadnāt the slightest doubt that Xie Huai would take him away and lock him up immediately.
It was just that his poor family would have to suffer a fright.
Fang Mingyuanās lips quivered. He finally came back to his senses, his voice shaking as he said, āD-did I hear incorrectly?ā
Xie Huai didnāt have any self-consciousness about having caused a fright. He smiled and bowed his head. āYou didnāt.ā
Fang Mingyuan fainted, falling to the ground with aĀ plop.
Xie Huai waved his hand, and a jade bottle appeared in his hand. He said, āThis is a pill for calming the mind. Give it to Master Fang, and heāll be able to wake up.ā
Xin Ruiyan took the pill with trembling hands and gave it to Fang Mingyuan. Sure enough, after a few moments, Fang Mingyuan woke up gloomily. This time, he couldnāt even faint.
And then he finally realizedā¦ā¦
This was a joyous occasion of earth-shattering proportions!
Only, it was far, far, far, far too unrealā¦ā¦
Fang Mingyuan looked over groggily, his line of sight falling onto his son and Xie Huaiās tightly clasped hands. The two of them werenāt the least bit evasive about their intimacy. They might really be mutually in love, and they might even have promised themselves to each other in private long ago!
Was what Yuyi-jun said true?
If his son could really become Yuyi-junāsĀ DaoĀ companion, then it wouldnāt just be a matter of living to a ripe old age of a hundred. Even treading the path of immortality and living a few hundred years wouldnāt be a problem, and with Yuyi-jun protecting him, who would dare bully him? He would be safe and carefree for a lifetime, the road before him smoothā¦ā¦ This was the path to the heavens!
How could he not agree to something like this?
What permission was there to give?
But the last remaining bit of Fang Mingyuanās reason told him that this matter was far too preposterous.
That Yuyi-jun was willing to cure someone to save them could be explained by the fact that he was a good person, but becoming oneāsĀ DaoĀ companion wasnāt doing a good deed.
The difference between his foolish son and Yuyi-jun was like that between the earth and the heavens. Just on the basis of so-called destiny, if Yuyi-jun was to change his mind in the future and abandon his son, what would he do? He couldnāt allow his reason to be smashed to pieces by his joy and surprise!
Bearing tremendous pressure, Fang Mingyuan said in a shaking voice, āO-of course we donāt have any disagreements, only, Yuyi-jun, a-are you serious?ā
How could Xie Huai not tell what Fang Mingyuan was worried about? He gave Fang Li a profound glance, his eyes full of tenderness, and he said slowly, āOf course Iām serious. Since weāre to becomeĀ DaoĀ companions, weāll walk the same path in life and be buried in the same tomb in death, never to part for a lifetime. Iāll be sure to take care of him well. Master Fang, thereās no need to worry.ā
Fang Li could vaguely hear the implied threat and dared to move even lessā¦ā¦
But Fang Mingyuan was completely put at ease. He no longer had a shred of doubt. Yuyi-junās words were worth their weight in gold, and besides, how could such an honorable and noble person really hurt his son?
Even, even if he was no longer in love one day.
They would be able to separate without hard feelings.
No matter how you looked at it, his son was the one profiting!
Fang Mingyuan only wished he could have them tie the knot right now to avoid unexpected interference, but after so much thinking, he finally thought of a problem. It seemed likeā¦ā¦ he hadnāt asked his sonās opinion yet?
Although he thought his son wouldnāt mind, Fang Mingyuan cleared his throat and still asked Fang Li symbolically, āLiār, are you willing?ā
Of course Iām not willing!
Fang Li thought to himself, but he felt the grip on his hand suddenly tighten, so he squeezed out a smile. āOf course Iām willing.ā
In Fang Mingyuanās eyes, the smile looked like bashfulness. His foolish son had just been cured and didnāt understand anything, so it was normal that he would be a little shy.
The matter was resolved just like that, to everyoneās satisfaction.
Fang Mingyuan warm-heartedly invited Xie Huai to stay and escorted Fang Li back to his courtyard with Xie Huai.
Fang Li returned to his courtyard in heavy spirits, each step seemingly the weight of a boulder.
Seeing that Xie Huai was about to enter the room with him, he finally grit his teeth and said, āWeāre notĀ DaoĀ companions yet. Wouldnāt staying together be improperā¦ā¦ā
Xie Huai looked at him meaningfully until Fang Liās scalp went numb.
After a bit of thought, Fang Mingyuan thought that that really was the case. Although cultivators didnāt bother with trivialities, in the end, they hadnāt becomeĀ DaoĀ companions yet! It would still be better to separate the two for now. Thus, he said respectfully, āIāll prepare a guest room for Yuyi-jun.ā
The corners of Xie Huaiās lips hooked up, but he didnāt refuse, turning to leave with Fang Mingyuan.
Fang Li let out a long breath.
He wasnāt in the mood to pay attention to the curious servant girls outside. As soon as he returned to his room, he shut the door.
Xie Huaiās emotions were unpredictable right now and extremely dangerous, but no matter how dangerous he wasā¦ā¦ it was just a question of his own innocence.
Compared to Xie Huai, Fang Li was more worried about the person hiding in the dark.
The true mastermind behind the scenes was stalking them like prey, and his goal was the black jade talisman. Merely relying on Xie Huai wouldnāt work, he needed to quickly restore his cultivation in order to be able to defend himself.
Luckily, after Xie Huai had piled spiritual medicines and herbs onto him as if they didnāt cost money, the foundations of this body had already been built. Cultivating now was like drawing water into a canal. He was sure that recovering his cultivation wouldnāt require much time.
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The next day, the sky was still hazy with dawn.
Fang Li was sitting cross-legged on his bed and suddenly opened his eyes.
It had gone just as smoothly as heād anticipated.
Within a single night, heād returned to Golden Core.
Considering that his mother and father might be eager to see their son, Fang Li still prepared himself to show his face. Going into closed door cultivation as soon as he returned wasnāt very proper.
As soon as he exited, the servant girls in the courtyard crowded around him, sizing him up with curiosity.
Finally, Huang Tao summoned up her courage and asked probingly, āY-young master?ā
Fang Li smiled with a nod. āItās me.ā
The servant girls were incredibly nervous. The handsome, leisurely young master before their eyes could now converse smoothly with them. His madness really had been cured!
They were all happy for Fang Li, wiping away their tears excitedly.
Yuyi-jun really was a good person! A livingĀ bodhisattva!
After calming down for a bit, they started to buzz with questions again. āYoung master, I heard that youāre going to becomeĀ DaoĀ companions with Yuyi-jun.ā
āYoung master, does Yuyi-jun treat you well?ā
āNonsense, of course Yuyi-jun treats the young master well. Theyāve already said that theyāre mutually in love, and they were even holding hands when they came!ā
Fang Li: āā¦ā¦ā
Did you guys forget that the person in question is still in front of you?
He really didnāt want to continue listening to this kind of talk and changed the topic. āWhere are my mother and father?ā
Huang Tao said, āIn the anteroom.ā
Fang Li nodded and headed for the anteroom, but it turned out Xie Huai was also there.
In the anteroom, Fang Mingyuan and Xie Huai were sitting across from each other, and Xin Ruiyan stood to one side with a smile in her eyes. When Fang Qiongyi saw Fang Li coming over, she pulled Fang Li over and looked him up and down, saying with excitement, āBig brother, you really are better now!ā
Fang Li patted his little sisterās head and said tenderly, āMn.ā
Fang Qiongyi wiped away her tears, then thought of something and said delightedly, āRight, mother and father have discussed the wedding date with Yuyi-jun. Itās been set for a month from now!ā
Fang Li: āā¦ā¦ā His mood suddenly became heavy.
Wasnāt this a little too fast?!
Fang Qiongyi brought Fang Li over to their parents, and both elders looked at him with gratification.
Good fortune really did come in pairs.1
Not only had their sonās illness been cured, he even had such a wonderful place to belong. Even if they were to die now, they would be at ease!
Fang Li looked at his parentsā joyous faces and sighed in his heart.
He was afraid that the happier they were now, the more disappointed they would be laterā¦ā¦
Xie Huai sat there calmly and didnāt stop their family reunion.
Only when Fang Li and his parents were about done exchanging greetings did Xie Huai get up and walk over, softly taking Fang Liās hand. With just a bit of probing, he could tell that Fang Li had already achieved Golden Core and said meaningfully, āIt looks like you had a good rest last night.ā
Fang Li was extremely nervous, letting Xie Huai take his hand.
Xie Huai looked down at him, his expression tender and devoted, saying, āIāve already discussed things with your father. A month from now, weāll hold the union ceremony at Hollow Ridge. When the time comes, weāll invite all of the cultivation sects to attend, and weāll be sure to hold a grand ceremony to let the whole world know that youāre myĀ DaoĀ companion.ā
Fang Mingyuan was full of emotion and anticipation.
When heād been discussing the wedding with Xie Huai today, his attitude had originally been extremely humble. That his son had caught Yuyi-junās eye had used up at least three lifetimes worth of good luck on his sonās part. They were truly the ones reaching upwards in this marriage, so how could he still dare to have any requests? He only hoped that Yuyi-jun would treat his son well, and he would be completely satisfied.
Who couldāve known that without Fang Mingyuan making a single request, Xie Huai had already prepared everything? Putting aside the fact that not a single bit of etiquette was missing, he even wanted to announce it to the entire world and put on a grand ceremony. This was great, truly great. With this, even when his son went over, he would have plenty of face. Who would dare look down on his son!
Looking at Xie Huaiās attitude, he definitely wouldnāt let his son suffer grievance!
The last bit of worry in his heart disappeared.
Only Fang Liās heart was full of suffering that he couldnāt voice.
If he dared to stand Xie Huai up again, he was sure to die a miserable death.
Fang Li took a deep breath and laughed dryly, saying, āActually, itās fine to arrange it a bit more simply, thereās no need to go to so much troubleā¦ā¦ā
The bigger of a fuss there was, the more disadvantageous it was to him.
Xie Huai looked at him profoundly. āWerenāt you the one who said it couldnāt be done so casually?ā
Fang Li: āā¦ā¦ā
Seeing that the two lovers were deep in the midst of affection, the Fang family tactfully withdrew.
Fang Li was pulled into Xie Huaiās arms. Xie Huai stroked his back gently, his movements clearly very gentle, but Fang Li didnāt dare move at all. Those handsā¦ā¦ Although they were slender like jade and exceptionally good-looking, theyād also killed hundreds upon thousands of devils.
And he was the devil who deserved to die the most.
It looked like Xie Huai had steeled his heart this time. No matter what he said, it would be of no use. Right now, he could only stabilize him temporarily. Fang Li lowered his eyes and said softly, āI-I should return.ā
Xie Huaiās fingertips brushed past the side of Fang Liās ear. He let go and laughed quietly. āIf you really want to recover as soon as possible, dual cultivation would be faster.ā
Fang Li fled in a panic.
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These days, Fang Li practically shut himself in his room, working hard to cultivate.
Dual cultivation was impossible. How could he take shortcuts for something like cultivation? He wasnāt that kind of person!
That night, Fang Li was sitting in his room meditating.
Suddenly, his ears twitched.
He stopped his meditating and pushed the door open to exit.
Wi Yimei landed softly in the courtyard in his black clothes.
When heād separated from Wu Yimei, not only had he given him the communication talisman, heād also told him some information, which was how Wu Yimei knew to find him here.
Wu Yimei bowed in greeting. āThis subordinate greets His Excellency.ā
Fang Li lifted a hand to indicate that he neednāt stand on ceremony and asked in a gentle voice, āHave your people all been settled?ā
In order to avoid a battle between the Thousand Immortalsā Alliance and Wu Yimei back then, heād had no choice but to have Wu Yimei take his subordinates and withdraw throughout the night. There were so many people, and theyād left in a rush, so during this period of time, Wu Yimei had been busy arranging his subordinates. It hadnāt been an easy task.
Wu Yimei said respectfully, āEveryone has been settled. Your Excellency neednāt worry.ā
Fang Li had always been at ease with the way Wu Yimei handled things, so he didnāt ask further, only saying mildly, āThen thatās good.ā
Wu Yimei looked at Fang Li, hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously, āRecently, thereās been news all over that Your Excellency is going to becomeĀ DaoĀ companions with Xie Huai. Is that true?ā
The marriage involving the Fang family and Yuyi-jun hadnāt been kept secret. The Fang family wanted nothing more than to tell the whole world about this joyous occasion, and Xie Huai also intended to let all of the cultivation sects know, so it wasnāt a surprise that the news had spread to Wu Yimei.
Fang Liās mood was complicated. He nodded solemnly.
Wu Yimei immediately felt a bitterness in his chest, his eyes darkening. He knew that His Excellency had always held feelings for Xie Huai. Now that he was becomingĀ DaoĀ companions with Xie Huai, his dream was coming true, but in the end, Wu Yimeiās heart was unresigned. On what basis could Xie Huai have His Excellencyā¦ā¦
Besides, although His Excellency had said that there had been hidden circumstances back then, in the end, Xie Huai was a righteous cultivator. What if he betrayed His Excellency?
Wu Yimei suppressed the unwillingness and hatred in his chest and lowered his head, saying in a hoarse voice, āCongratulations, Your Excellency.ā
As soon as he saw Wu Yimeiās expression, Fang Li knew that heād misunderstood. It was one thing if others misunderstood, but there was no need for him to hide it from Wu Yimei. Besidesā¦ā¦ what was there to congratulate? Xie Huai had gone mad these days.
Fang Li had had no choice but to agree to the marriage, and for once, he felt a bit humiliated and vexed. He cleared his throat and feigned calmness as he said coldly, āNo need for congratulations, itās merely a temporary measure.ā
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One wall away.
Xie Huai slowly opened his eyes, his pupils as deep as the sea.
Although Fang Li and Wu Yimei had set up a barrier when speaking, they still couldnāt hide from the probing of Xie Huaiās consciousness. The corner of his lips hooked up mockingly. This devil really had hid himself well to have fooled even Wu Yimei, causing him to misunderstand that Fang Li really did like him. But in truth, when had Fang Li ever had him in his heart? The one that he thought about day after day was no more than someone who had already died.
But that sentence just then had been genuine.
It was merely a temporary measure.
Seeing as youāve tricked me, then trick me to the end.
I wonāt give you the chance to back out again.
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1Ā Itās a wedding joke, double happinessļ¼ å ) is symbolic for marriages