Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Unexpectedly, Ji Lingruo found herself in a situation where she had to rescue her senior brother from a group of women.

She quickly pulled her senior brother away, exchanged a few polite remarks with the senior sisters, and hurried down the mountain.

The two of them did not return home directly but continued their New Year visitations.

Mr. Liu from the hall was quite surprised by the visit of You Su and Ji Lingruo. Knowing that You Su recently gained a lot of fame, he thought there would be no further interaction with someone as humble as himself. Yet, here was You Su remembering him after only a few encounters. He was extremely enthusiastic, a stark contrast to the angry old man he had been at their first meeting.

After Mr. Liu, they visited Mr. Zhu from Ancient Moon Residence. You Su and Mr. Zhu had an even more tenuous relationship, but You Su had other motives. Since the sect was hosting a banquet for his and his senior sister's big day, the dishes had to match the occasion.

Mr. Zhu was even more flattered, readily agreeing to You Su's request for sending the dishes on time.

After visiting these two elders, their New Year visits were finally over.

As they passed under Book Immortal Peak, there was an event for pairing couplets. It was rumored that the first line was personally written by the Peak Master, the Tenth Elder, and whoever could match the second line would receive a New Year gift personally prepared by the Peak Master.

Some people in the crowd recognized You Su. Everyone knew not only was he highly skilled in Sword Dao, but he also passed through the examination at Book Immortal Peak. They urged him to give it a try.

You Su raised an eyebrow and asked what the Tenth Elder's New Year gift was.

Upon learning it was a piece of calligraphy written by the Tenth Elder himself, You Su shook his head, showing a hint of disdain.

Even when someone explained that the calligraphy was not simple and contained the Tenth Elder's understanding of the essence of literature, You Su still pulled Ji Lingruo away without looking back.

Ji Lingruo knew about the rivalry between Book Immortal Peak and Lotus Peak and thought You Su might flaunt his literary skills to impress them. Little did she know his disdainful gesture might actually provoke those bookish scholars of Book Immortal Peak even more.

What she didn't know was that You Su's behavior was out of helplessness. He knew his literary reputation was all a facade. He had no skill in matching the Tenth Elder's couplet, but he was quite content to accept his junior sister's praise.

Back on the peak, You Su was visibly nervous.

He paced back and forth in the courtyard, lost in thought.

Ji Lingruo watched him move around like a headless fly and couldn't help but laugh, feeling both amused and bittersweet. She sighed softly and took out the prepared red candles and colored paper, calling You Su over to help with the decorations.

Moreover, she had already prepared a brand-new set of bright red bedding to replace the ones on You Su's bed. You Su wouldn't have thought of such things. Although they were cultivators, they still liked a bit of good luck. Ji Lingruo's reason was that surely, his senior sister shouldn't use the bedding she'd previously fought in.

The small courtyard transformed from having just a hint of New Year spirit to a lively little wedding chamber.

You Su was deeply touched, not only by her meticulous care but also by her generous spirit. He wrapped Ji Lingruo in a gentle embrace, whispering his tender feelings to her.

After a moment of affection, Ji Lingruo pushed You Su towards the bathroom to bathe and burn incense quickly.

Soon, the agreed-upon time with the Master at dusk arrived.

The word "wedding" carries significant meaning; it refers to holding the ceremony at dusk, as the bride marries at twilight, hence the term "wedding."

You Su, carrying food boxes of various sizes, walked into Fairy Forest with a nervous heart. He never thought the path could be this long, secretly fearing that the Master might have played tricks, making the road so winding deliberately.

Of course, He Shutong wouldn't do something so trivial. She was just as nervous as You Su.

"Master, Senior Sister..."

You Su paid his respects first, and Ji Lingruo followed suit.

He Shutong, with her beautiful face as gentle as water, looked over her three disciples, her heart filled with only satisfaction.

She no longer hid behind the mist but came to the shore. Most of her body was in the water, and instead of being bare, she wore two layers of thin clothing, which, although wet and somewhat provocatively clingy, at least didn't expose her skin.

Her progress in refining the Lotus Heart had already stepped onto the right path. With the Nine Revolutions Spirit Recovery Elixir that You Su brought, she was able to temporarily wear clothes that isolated her from the water's protection.

Ji Lingruo looked at the Divine Maiden's face, momentarily breathless, as if reliving the day of their first meeting that shook her confidence.

"Junior Brother, Junior Sister."

Wangshu kneeled gracefully on one knee by the shore, without standing to greet them. Her posture was elegant and proper, clearly having been taught by He Shutong.

Today, she was still dressed in pure white, but her belt had been replaced with an intricately patterned red one. Her snow-white hair hung down, with Xiaohua perched on her shoulder. The red belt seemed like a thread, pulling this ethereal fairy back to the mortal world.

"Have a seat if you're here."

He Shutong had already prepared a table by the shore. She stood in the pool, while the other three disciples sat on the ground, with Wangshu and Ji Lingruo seated on either side of her, and You Su sat opposite her.

You Su laid out the exquisite dishes from the food boxes one by one, also taking out the Ice Milk Wine gifted by the Third Elder.

For a while, no one spoke.

Feeling awkward, He Shutong, as the mentor, naturally had to brace herself to speak.

"Apart from Lingruo's first time up the mountain, this is the first time the four of us have gathered together as master and disciples. Don't be too formal, feel free to relax."

Despite her words, it was still difficult for anyone to truly relax.