4: Forever Eighteen

Three days later, Li Daoxuan and Su Youruo were to hold their wedding.

Actually, according to Su Youruo, there was no need for a worldly wedding at all.

After all, neither of them cared about a wedding; since they loved each other and chose to be together, they should just be direct!

Li Daoxuan still felt it was better to adapt to local customs, and that it was necessary to hold a grand wedding.

This was also a small wish of Li Daoxuan.

In his previous life, he was alone and hadn't had the chance to marry and have children; after coming to this world, he was initially busy Cultivating, and this time he finally had the opportunity to make up for thePity.

At this moment, the entire Li residence, from top to bottom, was bustling with activity.

Only Li Daoxuan and Su Youruo had free time.

The two sat opposite each other in the back garden.

Li Daoxuan casually asked, "Xiao Su, do you have any requirements for the wedding?"

Su Youruo smiled at his words and said, "It's all up to you!"

"Mm! Oh, right, are you inviting any guests?"

Li Daoxuan had never asked about Su Youruo's background, fearing it would remind her of past sorrows.

As expected, Su Youruo frowned and said, "I don't have any family left. As for friends? I... I won't invite them either!"

Li Daoxuan still keenly noticed a slight tremor in Su Youruo's voice.

Su Youruo quickly regained her composure and said with a smile, "Oh, right, who are you planning to invite?"

"I once stayed at the Heavenly Dao Sect for a while!"

"Unfortunately, my Cultivation talent was too... too trashy; I could only become an Outer Sect Disciple."

"I wasn't even worthy of finding a master!"

"As for inviting fellow Senior Brothers, let's just forget about it."

Li Daoxuan also felt a bit bitter; after coming to this world, he couldn't even find an elder to officiate his wedding.

"Oh!" Su Youruo was very considerate and didn't press Li Daoxuan further.

In fact, both of them tacitly avoided delving into the secrets hidden in each other's hearts.

But what they could be sure of was that they deeply loved each other, and that was enough.

Li Daoxuan looked at Su Youruo with gentle eyes, then awkwardly said, "Xiao Su, can I ask you one more small question?"

"Of course, you can ask anything!" Su Youruo smiled slyly and added, "As for whether I tell you or not, that depends on my mood!"

"You... you little Su, you've become naughty!" Li Daoxuan clutched his chest, looking defeated, which immediately made Su Youruo laugh.

"Hehe! I learned it all from you!"

"Sigh! I brought this upon myself! I deserve it!"

"Xiao Su, how old are you exactly this year?"

Seeing Li Daoxuan's cautious demeanor, holding a teacup and taking a sip as if to calm his nerves.

Su Youruo immediately found it amusing, then casually said:

"Perhaps... roughly... almost five hundred years old!"

"Pfft! Cough~ cough~ cough~"

"How... how old? I didn't hear clearly, can... can you say it again!!!"

Li Daoxuan's voice trembled, scared! The ages in this world were simply too deceptive.

"Grandma Su~~~ Are you sure you didn't misremember???"

"Ha... ha... ha..."

Su Youruo could no longer hold back, laughing so hard that she was shaking like a branch in the wind, tears streaming down her Face.

At this point, Li Daoxuan finally realized that this girl was playing a trick on him!

"Oh my! My little aunt, you almost scared me to death."

"Hahaha! Let's see if you dare to bully me again!" Su Youruo, having gotten her "revenge," still didn't let up, saying, "What do you mean? Are you saying I'm old?"

"No! Absolutely not! But, I never thought of marrying a grandma!" Li Daoxuan's Face was like a bitter gourd.

"Hahaha..."

"So how old are you really?"

"Eighteen!"

"Mm! Eighteen is good! Very good! It's really great!"

But Su Youruo's next sentence almost made Li Daoxuan break down.

"Women are always eighteen!"

"Pfft!"

"Hahaha... Alright! I won't tease you anymore, actually I..."

Li Daoxuan quickly stood up and said, "Don't say it, I was wrong, I know a girl's age is a secret."

Su Youruo: "......"

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and the day of the wedding finally arrived.

The heavens were also kind; on the wedding day, the weather was fair and pleasant, suitable for marriage!

Li Daoxuan's wedding was simplified in many ways, for example, the groom's procession was canceled, but it was definitely grand enough! Impressive enough! Lively enough!

Immortal Li's identity spread like wildfire, and everyone of status in Tianshui City knew about it.

Fortunately, Li Daoxuan had prepared enough banquets.

On this day, whether they were neighbors from nearby streets or high-ranking officials and nobles from Tianshui City, everyone came.

"Steward Zhang of Tianshui City presents a pair of luminous pearls! Congratulations to Immortal Li on his wedding!"

"......"

"The City Lord of Tianshui City presents......"

The generous gifts left the guests wide-eyed and amazed.

Seeing that everyone who could come had arrived, the wedding was about to proceed to the next step: bowing to heaven and earth.

But at this moment, a team of majestic soldiers carried large boxes, running and shouting:

"The Great Zhou Dynasty congratulates Immortal Li on his wedding, and presents gifts of a thousand taels of gold, a hundred bolts of brocade, ten boxes of jewels......"

"Hiss! The Imperial Family is too generous!"

"The Imperial Family is truly generous with their gifts!"

"I think it's because the Immortal has Face, otherwise it wouldn't..."

The guests were all very surprised, and Li Daoxuan, who was waiting for the ceremony, was also stunned for a moment. He had no interaction with the Great Zhou Dynasty, so why would they send gifts?

However, Li Daoxuan quickly understood; he didn't care much about these things and didn't refuse them.

"First bow to Heaven and Earth!"

"Second bow......"

"......"

The wedding proceeded smoothly, lasting lively until evening. Many people wanted to get Li Daoxuan drunk, but how clever was Li Daoxuan?

Not to mention he had Qi Refinement Stage cultivation, making him almost immune to alcohol, but Li Daoxuan still "got drunk."

That's right! He was faking it!

Li Daoxuan was helped back to the bridal chamber by Xiao Man and Xiao Yu. As soon as the door closed, Li Daoxuan stood up straight.

"Ah! Young... Young Master, weren't you drunk?" Xiao Man was very surprised.

Li Daoxuan rubbed Xiao Man's little head and said, "Xiao Man! You are still too young, you haven't experienced the beatings of society."

"Hahaha... You all go back and rest!"

Xiao Man and Xiao Yu exchanged glances, then Xiao Yu pulled the still-dazed Xiao Man out.

Li Daoxuan entered the inner room and saw his bride, dressed in a Phoenix coronet and embroidered robes, by the bed. He didn't approach for a long time, his heart filled with excitement.

"Li... Li Dage, is... is that you?"

Even Su Youruo, who had seen many storms, couldn't help but feel a little flustered at this moment.

"Madam, why are you still calling me Li Dage?"

"Hus... Husband!"

"Alright! Say it again, let me hear it."

Su Youruo: "......"