112: Chapter 112 Passing the Test and Phoenix Returns

After achieving her goal, Jiang Yuyan began to concentrate on helping Jiang Yu Feng comb her hair.

Once they were finished dressing up, the two went to find Meng Li and Tie Xinlan, and happened to run into them.

After a brief chat, Meng Li and Tie Xinlan took Jiang Yu Feng to the Tie Manor to visit Tie Ruyun.

Jiang Yuyan, on the other hand, went to find Xiao Baiyan.

As soon as she entered, she went straight to the point: "Mother, my sister is here."

"Your sister? Jiang Yu Feng?"

"Mhm."

"She has agreed to marry Husband."

"Huh???"

...

On the other side, Tie Ruyun did not talk much after meeting Jiang Yu Feng.

It was true that he had a friendship with the Divine Nun of the South Sea, but this was his first time meeting Jiang Yu Feng. There was a generational gap between them, so they didn't have many common topics.

After some routine pleasantries, Tie Ruyun said, "Your Master sent me a letter the day before yesterday, saying that the matters on her end have been resolved and she will be coming over in a few days. If you don't mind, why don't you stay at the Meng Manor with Xinlan for the next few days?"

"It's not far from here. You, Xinlan, and Li'er are close in age, so you'll have things to talk about and feel more at ease together."

Jiang Yu Feng readily agreed: "This Junior certainly doesn't mind. Thank you for your trouble, Senior."

"It's nothing," Tie Ruyun waved his hand.

Then, the group chatted for a while before parting ways.

Jiang Yu Feng and Tie Xinlan went back to the Meng Manor to settle in, while Meng Li stayed behind to drink and shoot the breeze with his Old Mount Tai, Tie Ruyun.

It wasn't until dark that Meng Li returned to the manor.

In the room, Tie Xinlan couldn't help but complain, "My father talked more to you than he did to me. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were his biological son and I was the outsider."

This made Meng Li, Xiao Xiao, and Jiang Yuyan laugh.

Meng Li rinsed his mouth with tea and said, caught between laughter and tears, "How are you even getting jealous of me?"

"Let me see how much vinegar my little vinegar jar has packed."

Having said that, he reached out to hug Tie Xinlan, but she dodged him.

Tie Xinlan smiled and said, "Husband, surely you haven't forgotten that you have to pass our three trials tonight?"

"What trials?"

"The Trial of the Beauties, of course." Jiang Yuyan took over the conversation with a smile and continued, "Anyway, just listen to us from now on."

"That's right." Xiao Xiao took out a piece of black cloth.

Meng Li: "???"

A blindfold too? What's going on?

Soon, he found out.

The River Crab descends! The Divine Crane Strikes! Imagine the rest for yourself!

...

The next morning.

Meng Li woke up on time, driven by his biological clock.

Looking at the three women sleeping soundly on top of him, he curled his lip and thought to himself, "A bunch of Weaklings."

Immediately, Meng Li gently extricated himself.

Tie Xinlan and the others all had Martial Arts, so they opened their eyes one after another upon sensing the movement. Seeing it was him getting up, they closed their eyes again and found a comfortable position to continue sleeping.

A short absence is better than a honeymoon; their games last night were fun, but they were also truly exhausting.

Their Physiques were not as good as Meng Li's, so they naturally needed more rest.

Meng Li got dressed, finished washing up, had breakfast, and was walking around the manor when he happened to meet Jiang Yu Feng.

After a simple greeting, Jiang Yu Feng asked, "Where are Yu Yan and the others?"

"They went to sleep a bit late yesterday and haven't gotten up yet," Meng Li replied.

"Haven't gotten up yet?" Jiang Yu Feng was stunned and said subconsciously, "But I went to Yu Yan's room..."

Halfway through her sentence, she realized what was happening. Her face heated up, and she stopped herself just in time.

Meng Li smiled and asked, "How did you rest last night?"

"Quite well," Jiang Yu Feng replied with a smile.

In reality, she hadn't fallen asleep until the early hours of the morning because her mind was constantly replaying what Jiang Yuyan had said.

Marrying Meng Li, staying here, and those shameful secrets.

Being able to wake up so early today was due to the habits formed by a regular routine.

"Then, how about staying here for good?" Meng Li approached and looked into her eyes, throwing a straight ball.

"Aren't I already..." Halfway through, Jiang Yu Feng realized what he meant. She felt a sudden wave of panic, but more than that, it was shy joy and excitement.

She turned her head slightly: "Are you this indirect with them as well?"

"Indirect? It seems I really am a little. Then let me ask again: will you marry me, Feng'er?"

Jiang Yu Feng trembled all over and corrected him: "Better call me 'Jiang Yu Feng'; the name 'Feng'er' is too cheesy."

"Alright, Feng'er."

"You..." Jiang Yu Feng glared at him.

Meng Li smiled and said, "I'm not teasing you anymore, I'm serious."

"Jiang Yu Feng, will you marry me?"

"Yes."

Jiang Yu Feng suppressed the corners of her mouth that were involuntarily curling up and gave an answer.

"Then when your Master arrives, I will welcome you into the family. It'll be perfect to have her witness it."

"Huh?" Jiang Yu Feng let out a cry of surprise, then lowered her head and said, "This is a bit too fast!"

Meng Li stroked his chin and said, "It is indeed a bit fast, but it's also a coincidence. Your Master said she's coming to see you, so she can be the witness. Otherwise, if we miss this chance, it might not be easy to find her next time."

Jiang Yu Feng said, "But my Master is a Monastic. Besides, I said before that I wanted to travel and cultivate with her, but now it's changed to having her be a witness for the wedding..."

"It seems a bit inappropriate."

By the end, she couldn't help but feel guilty, feeling as though she had deceived her own Master.

Then, Jiang Yu Feng added, "Besides, there's also Su Ying."

"I'm good friends with her, and she confirmed her feelings for you before I did. It wouldn't be right if I married you before she does."

Meng Li nodded and said, "That's true. You've thought it through quite thoroughly, Jiang Yu Feng."

The corners of Jiang Yu Feng's lips curled up slightly, feeling a bit proud.

"Then we'll slow down the matter of our marriage for now." Meng Li made an adjustment and continued, "I'll take you around the manor to familiarize yourself with the environment."

"Okay."

...

A few days later, the Divine Nun of the South Sea arrived as scheduled.

Upon receiving the news, Jiang Yu Feng hurried to the Tie Manor to meet her.

Meng Li was somewhat curious about this expert who was rarely seen in the original story, so he went along.

After simple pleasantries, Jiang Yu Feng and the Divine Nun of the South Sea had a long conversation after their time apart.

Afterward, she said with trepidation, "Master, about me traveling and cultivating with you..."

Halfway through, the Divine Nun of the South Sea looked at her and said, "You were born into a wealthy family. Although you have encountered great changes, your worldly ties are not yet severed. Furthermore, you are still young and your Heart-Nature is unsettled. Cultivating with me is not a good choice, so let's forget it."

"In addition, I inquired about the Eastern Depot looking for you on my way here."

"Although the reason is unknown, they have already stopped, so you don't need to worry too much."

"From now on, just follow your heart and do what you want to do."

"As for re-cultivating Martial Arts..."

"I have taught you everything I can. A Master leads you through the door, but cultivation depends on the individual."

Seeing the Divine Nun of the South Sea say this, Jiang Yu Feng felt a tiny bit of disappointment, but mostly she felt a secret joy.

If the Divine Nun of the South Sea had actually agreed to let her follow and cultivate, she really wouldn't have known how to refuse, since she was the one who said it first.

Now that she was rejected, she was a bit surprised, but even more pleased to see it happen.

Meng Li was not particularly surprised by the Divine Nun of the South Sea's refusal.

She was a Monastic. Whether Monastics had faith or not was hard to say, but there were many who sought peace and quiet.

Especially an expert like this who was rarely seen and liked to travel everywhere.

Since she sought peace, she naturally wouldn't easily take a 'burden' along.

Once that matter was settled, the Divine Nun of the South Sea looked at Tie Ruyun: "Benefactor Tie, This Poor Nun heard on the way here that the various sects of the Martial Forest intend to form an alliance to deal with the Yihua Palace together."

"I wonder if you have heard of this matter?"

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