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"How can you say that's nonsense?! Hiccup~ Look at that kid named Shi Hao, although he's young, he's incredibly skilled! He almost beat you, an old man, to a pulp! His talent is heaven-defying! He's destined to be someone who can sweep across the heavens and earth in the future!"
"And what about your granddaughter? A goddess of the Celestial Race! Noble status! Peerless beauty! And top-notch talent! If these two were to get together, it would be a perfect match! A perfect union! A perfect match! Isn't that right?!"
"And what's more!" Baldy seemed to remember something and suddenly slapped his thigh. "Most importantly! I heard that your Celestial Race's... Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant? Yes! The Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant! Aren't those things always in pairs? One half... seems to be in that kid Shi Hao's hands, right?!"
"What does this mean?!" Baldy stared wide-eyed at him, his voice filled with unwavering certainty. "It means this is fate! It's destiny! It's preordained! Right?!"
"So, old man!" Er Tu Zi patted Yun Cang Hai's shoulder hard and concluded earnestly, "Listen to my advice! Don't hesitate! Just let your precious granddaughter, Yun Xi, get engaged to that boy Shi Hao!"
Engaged...engaged?!
boom! ! !
Er Tu Zi's shocking "drunken talk" was like a bombshell, instantly causing an uproar throughout the entire Shicun Square!
Yunxi felt a buzzing in her head, and a surge of heat rushed to the top of her head!
Shame and anger! Embarrassment! And a hint of... indescribable panic!
A flood of emotions overwhelmed her!
She felt her cheeks were so hot they could boil an egg! She wished she could find a crack in the ground and disappear into it!
That damned bald bird! How dare it... how dare it say such a thing in front of so many people?!
As for Yun Canghai, this Venerable of the Celestial Race, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot!
He felt his blood pressure skyrocketing! Veins throbbed on his forehead! He wanted nothing more than to tear this bald peacock, spouting nonsense and speaking without restraint, to shreds!
engagement?!
Yun Canghai glanced at Shi Hao not far away, then sensed the faint, eerie aura emanating from the willow tree at the village entrance...
He forcefully suppressed the anger in his heart!
He can't get angry! Nor does he dare to get angry!
He could only force a smile that looked worse than a grimace, and stammered, "Fellow Daoist Kong...you...you've had too much to drink..."
"Who's drunk?!" Baldy's eyes widened. "I'm perfectly sober! Old man, let me tell you, this is an incredible opportunity! You won't find another like it! If you miss out on this son-in-law, you'll regret it later!"
Yun Canghai: "..."
He felt like he was about to have a heart attack!
Meanwhile, Huo Ling'er was secretly observing.
When he heard that Er Tu Zi was going to arrange a "marriage" between Shi Hao and Yun Xi, the inexplicable bitterness and displeasure in his heart instantly reached its peak!
She couldn't hold back any longer!
The small hand shot out like lightning and landed precisely on the soft flesh of Shi Hao's waist once again!
Then pinch hard! And twist it even harder!
"Hiss—Aww!!!"
Shi Hao was watching the show when he was suddenly subjected to such "torture," and the pain made him gasp for breath, almost jumping up from the ground!
He quickly turned his head and saw Huo Ling'er puffing out her cheeks, glaring at him fiercely with her big eyes burning with rage!
That look seemed to say, "You little rascal! You're eating what's in your bowl while eyeing what's in the pot?! Just wait and see how this princess deals with you!"
Shi Hao: "..."
This is so hard! It's really so hard!
How did this perfectly good bonfire party turn into a massive battleground?!
……
That night, the bonfire in Stone Village still burned brightly, but the atmosphere became strangely eerie.
Shi Hao felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, caught between two equally beautiful girls who were secretly competing with each other.
Yunxi was so ashamed and indignant that she almost dared not raise her head, while Yun Canghai, with a dark face, silently poured monkey wine down her throat.
Er Tuzi continued his drunken antics, pulling several men from Shicun together as brothers and boasting about his "heroic deeds" from back then, leaving everyone both amused and exasperated.
Only the simple villagers and innocent children remained immersed in the joyful atmosphere, singing and dancing.
They were completely unaware of the undercurrents at play.
……
Silent all night.
The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight fell on Shicun Village, the group preparing to head to Tianshen Mountain had already gathered at the village entrance.
For reasons unknown, Huo Ling'er also insisted on going to Tian Shen Mountain with Shi Hao.
And so, Shi Hao, Huo Ling'er, and Er Tuzi left amidst the reluctant gazes of the villagers of Shi Village.
Following Yunxi and Yun Canghai, they embarked on a journey to Tianshen Mountain.
Chapter 94: The Two Bald Men's Mismatched Matchmaking, and Willow God's Lament!
Pass through the seemingly ordinary yet infinitely mysterious spatial portal of Stone Village.
Shi Hao and his group embarked on their journey to the ancient sacred mountain once again.
This time, their destination is the sacred and pure land where the Celestial Race is said to reside—Mount Celestial God!
With Venerable Yun Canghai personally leading the way, and with the fact that he seemed to possess some kind of special spatial technique, their speed was astonishing, as if they were shrinking the earth to an inch, traversing endless mountains and rivers.
Just half a day later, a vast and boundless mountain range, with ever-changing weather and shrouded in endless clouds and divine light, appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Wow! Is this the Heavenly God Mountain? It's so...so magnificent!" Huo Ling'er exclaimed in amazement as she looked at the fairy-tale-like scene before her!
In the distance, towering peaks, like divine swords piercing the clouds, appear and disappear, their overlapping ridges exuding a majestic aura!
Each mountain peak is shrouded in a misty, spiritual aura, as if draped in a sacred veil.
Waterfalls and springs cascade down the mountains like an inverted Milky Way, their roar deafening. Countless rare birds and auspicious animals frolic and fly among the forests, cranes dance, and monkeys cry, creating a scene of peace and holiness.
The rich essence of heaven and earth was so tangible that it almost turned into liquid and flowed slowly in the air. Just one breath made one feel refreshed and improved one's cultivation!
"Truly extraordinary." Even Shi Hao, who was always arrogant, couldn't help but nod in admiration as he looked at the scene before him, which resembled a mythical painting.
In terms of spiritual energy concentration and mountain scenery, this Heavenly God Mountain is indeed far superior to any other blessed land he has ever seen before, and it is even comparable to the Heaven-Mending Pavilion. It truly deserves to be called the Heavenly God Pure Land inherited from the ancient times!
"Hehe, my young friends, please follow me." A faint hint of pride appeared on Yun Canghai's face. With a wave of his sleeve, the clouds in front of him parted automatically, revealing a wide stone staircase winding upwards, paved with white jade.
The group climbed the stone steps, and the higher they went, the richer the spiritual energy became, and the more sacred and peaceful the surrounding scenery became.
As you can see, the mountain path is lined with exotic flowers and rare herbs, many of which are rare medicinal plants that are hard to find elsewhere. There are even a few quasi-sacred herbs that faintly exude a holy glow and take root on the cliff, swaying in the wind and emitting a refreshing fragrance.
In the mountains and forests, there are some strange beasts that are all white and have a single horn on their heads, strolling leisurely. They are not afraid of strangers, but instead cast curious glances at them.
"My God! This place is simply paradise!" Huo Ling'er was overwhelmed with excitement as she looked around.
Shi Hao nodded to himself; the foundation of this Heavenly God Mountain was indeed frighteningly profound.
Soon, led by Yun Canghai, they passed through several ancient portals blessed by divine runes and arrived at the core area of Tian Shen Mountain—a magnificent palace complex situated 370 meters above the sea of clouds at the mountain's summit.
These palaces are not glittering and magnificent, but are built from some kind of unknown blue divine jade or ancient sacred wood. Their style is simple and grand, yet they exude an indescribable majesty and sanctity.
"You have all come from afar and must be tired from your journey. Please rest here for a while." Yun Canghai led everyone to a quiet and spiritually rich palace area and said politely, "Xi'er, you are responsible for taking good care of young friend Shi Hao and Miss Huo Ling'er. Do not neglect our distinguished guests."
"Yes, Grandfather." Yunxi nodded slightly in response. Although she still felt somewhat awkward towards Shi Hao, she maintained the proper etiquette and demeanor befitting a goddess of the Celestial Race.
After settling into his lodgings, Yun Canghai excused himself and hurriedly left, apparently to report his observations and the matter of the mysterious Willow God to the higher-ups of his clan.
Inside the courtyard, only Shi Hao, Huo Ling'er, Yun Xi, and the still unruly Er Tu Zi remained.
Without the elders present, the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat... awkward.
Huo Ling'er and Yun Xi, two equally stunning and noble beauties, exchanged a glance, and it seemed as if invisible sparks flew in the air.
Although they didn't speak, the competitive spirit in their eyes was self-evident.
Shi Hao, on the other hand, acted as if nothing was wrong, picking up a spiritual fruit from the table and munching on it, seemingly completely unaware of the undercurrents around him.
Just then, Er Tu Zi Kong Qiu Ji once again displayed his true nature of "fearing nothing more than a peaceful world"!
This fellow had somehow acquired another jar of spirit wine. Drunk and dazed, it staggered over to Yunxi, stretched out its bare wings, and tried to pat Yunxi's shoulder.
Yunxi was startled and quickly took a step back in disgust, frowning as she said, "What...what do you want to do?!"
"Hehehe..." Er Tuzi let out a lewd laugh and said drunkenly, "Little Xi'er, niece, don't... don't be afraid! Your Second Master... I'm here to arrange a marriage for you!"
"A matchmaker?!" Yunxi and Huoling'er were both taken aback.
"That's right! Matchmaking!" Baldy let out a drunken hiccup, then suddenly pointed at Shi Hao, who was munching on fruit next to him, and shouted, "I think that kid is pretty good! Young age, but quite capable! And good-looking... well, barely good enough for you! And! Most importantly! He has your... token! Yes! That Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant!"
"What do you call this? This is a match made in heaven! It's destiny! I think you two should just... get married right here on this Heavenly God Mountain! It'll save you from any unforeseen complications!"
As soon as Er Tuzi said that!
Huo Ling'er burst out laughing!
Yunxi, however, froze instantly! Her pretty face flushed crimson, like a ripe tomato!
She couldn't believe her ears!
That damned bald peacock! Wasn't it enough that he spouted nonsense in Shicun last time?! Now he's come all the way to Tianshen Mountain to play matchmaker?!
And they want her to marry that scoundrel right now?!
"What...what nonsense are you spouting?! Who wants to marry him?!" Yunxi was both ashamed and angry, pointing at Er Tuzi, her voice trembling, "If you dare to talk nonsense again! Believe me...I'll have Grandfather pluck all your hair and stew you in soup!"
"Oh dear! Is my little niece shy?" Baldy Er not only wasn't afraid, but his smile became even more lewd. "It's alright, it's alright. Men should marry when they're of age, and women should marry when they're of age! I think you two are a good match! Get married soon, and have a little supreme being soon, wouldn't that be wonderful!"
"Get out!!!" Yun Xi completely lost it! She no longer cared about maintaining her goddess-like demeanor!
With a sharp cry, she summoned a purple jade seal and hurled it fiercely at Baldy!
"Ouch! Murdering the parent bird!" Er Tu Zi cried out, flapping his wings to dodge!
For a time, the courtyard was filled with the sounds of chickens running and dogs barking, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Shi Hao, watching from the side, didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This bald guy was really a clown!
Just as they were playing around, suddenly!
A deep, authoritative shout, as sharp as thunder, resounded outside the courtyard!
"Hmph! Kong Qiuji! How dare you! You dare to act so presumptuously on my Heavenly God Mountain! And even dare to flirt with my clan's goddess?!"