Immortal Father

Li Ping’an came out of the Moon Elder Hall, still pondering this question.

This matter truly troubled him.

It’s not that he was trying to be politically correct, but any intervention on his part would mean trading Yao Ji’s happiness for benefit with premeditation.

His precarious moral baseline reminded him that such actions were somewhat despicable.

’Can’t really be like that old Zhunti, doing anything by any means necessary, can I?’

Li Ping’an sighed inwardly, starting to contemplate how to resolve the current predicament.

He had indeed noticed that shortly after he left, two Yaochi Fairies had visited the Marriage Hall and then quickly left.

Li Ping’an smiled gently.

His own wife had come to check on him.

Fortunately, he kept his integrity intact, leaving no evidence of impropriety. Had he given in to temptation and allowed the Moon Elder to arrange a temporary romance, his marital relationship would surely have fallen into a state of awkward tension.

It wasn’t that he didn’t dare, he simply didn’t want to.

’Just as well that Ningning is within the sect, let Ningning ask Yao Ji how she is considering marriage, and then we can decide specifically.’

’I forgot to check Long Ji’s marriage fate.’

Li Ping’an pondered this as his figure drifted back into the Lingxiao Hall, disappearing into it.

In his ideal life as the Heavenly Emperor, naturally, there would be little drinks to sip, little tunes to listen to, little dances to watch, enjoying these endlessly.

Unfortunately, he still had to keep bustling about for ideals and survival.

Mostly for his family’s survival.

Ideals were secondary.

...

Half a day later.

Within the Casting Cloud Sect.

Ningning Mu sat serenely in the cliff-side warm pavilion built specifically for her within the Casting Cloud Sect, while Li Ping’an hid behind the screen.

He looked at this junior sister who had always been by his side; even after hundreds of years of marriage, he still couldn’t help but feel some romantic thoughts rise in his heart.

Her graceful stance, waist as slim as can be, skin as soft as a baby’s breath, that face now appearing both dignified and cute, but Li Ping’an knew well the charm and tenderness hidden beneath her cuteness.

Outside the pavilion came the voice of a maid’s report: "Madam, the princess has arrived at the mountain gate."

Ningning Mu softly opened her red lips: "Let her in then."

"Yes." The maid answered, turned, and flew away.

Ningning Mu reached out to arrange the dessert dishes on the round table, forming a symmetrical pattern.

The maids calling her ’Madam’ was just a specific title; she had no clear divine position in the Heavenly Court, only receiving offerings as a high-ranking deity, without holding any authority.

Shortly after, the pavilion doors were pushed open, and four maids entered, turning to invite, as Yao Ji, dressed in a light red gauze dress, gracefully entered.

"Greetings, sister-in-law."

"No need for such formality," Ningning Mu revealed a warm smile, "come over so I can have a look at you, Yao Ji has grown this much now."

Yao Ji, a bit reserved, took gentle steps forward, being led to sit beside Ningning Mu.

Ningning Mu patted Yao Ji’s arm and said softly: "Previously, I had been in closed retreat with my elder brother in the Xuan Capital City, so we lost touch."

Yao Ji smiled: "Sister-in-law speaking like this is too formal. I’ve always been well taken care of between Heaven and Earth by my adoptive brother, without worries. Could it be that sister-in-law is blaming me for not sending greetings?"

"How did you become so eloquent?"

"Please don’t laugh at me, sister-in-law," Yao Ji gently blinked and said in a low voice, "I don’t really like staying in the Heavenly Court, so I took leave from my elder sister-in-law, been cultivating in the lower realms, and have many friends, often unable to hold back from quipping when talking with them."

"That’s called quick-witted, how is that quipping?"

Ningning Mu remembered Li Ping’an’s instructions and took the opportunity to inquire:

"Little sister, since you have many friends, is there any man that catches your eye?

"Previously your adoptive brother even asked me, does Yao Ji have a Daoist partner now? I honestly didn’t know and felt rather unwell from being asked.

"So today I sent for you to inquire about this matter."

Yao Ji’s smile gradually faded, she looked up at Ningning Mu’s bright eyes.

Yao Ji said quietly: "Is it that His Majesty has learned something?"

"What has my elder brother learned?"

Ningning Mu feigned ignorance flawlessly, asking in amusement: "Does the little sister have something she hasn’t let His Majesty know?"

"No, nothing," Yao Ji turned her gaze away, speaking softly, "I have many friends, but there is yet to be a man who captivates me; if His Majesty is inclined to bestow marriage, that would indeed be a blessing in this life."

"Don’t think too much, little sister, I was merely asking offhand, it doesn’t mean His Majesty intends to bestow marriage."

Ningning Mu said softly:

"It’s also fine if there isn’t a man that captivates you, later I will take you to the Heavenly Emperor’s school for a visit.

"My elder brother just gave me an assignment, which is to deliver clothing and fruits to the new batch of students at the Heavenly Emperor’s school, so your sister-in-law will take you to broaden your horizons."

Yao Ji became interested at once: "This, can I... can I go?"

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"Why wouldn’t it be convenient?"

"After all, I am the Demon Infant..."

"Demon Infant? Let me take a good look."

Ningning Mu gently pinched Yao Ji’s arm, smiling:

"Aren’t you of flesh and blood, a woman of the Human Race? Where is this Demon Infant?

"My elder brother once said, if you cannot break free from the label of Demon Infant, the tens of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals in the Heavenly Court would likely remain shrouded in this shadow."

Yao Ji was momentarily stunned, then seemed to understand something, and earnestly said:

"Sister-in-law, to tell the truth, this matter has been a knot in my heart too.

"Previously I even thought about dying so they could truly be free... Fortunately, my elder sister-in-law lent a hand before, helping me sever the connection with them after I became a Heavenly Immortal, and they finally became complete True Spirits.

"If marrying can help them shake off the shadow of the Demon Infant, I am willing a thousand times over."