After Sheng Jun Chapter 71 (Part 2)
Translated by Sylver (ko-fi)
Chapter 71 All Old Friends Arrive (part 2)
Wujie raised his hand to brew a pot of tea, the teapot containing dried tree leaves. Just as Jiang Xingzhi glanced at it, he heard Wujie speak apologetically.
"Conditions are limited, please bear with it."
Jiang Xingzhi hadn't forgotten who had created these limited conditions, and quickly waved his hand saying, "I understand, I understand."
A pot of hot tea was brewed. Wujie sat up straight, "What would you two like to divine?"
Zhong Ming couldn't wait to speak, "Divine an auspicious day suitable for bonding."
When he said this, Jiang Xingzhi was still somewhat apprehensive. After all, when he had asked Wujie last time, Wujie had declined. But this time the other party just looked at them quietly for a moment, then nodded, "Good."
Jiang Xingzhi: Hmm???
In the curling tea smoke, Wujie closed his eyes in meditation.
Time passed bit by bit. Jiang Xingzhi and Zhong Ming both dared not make the slightest sound, afraid of disturbing Wujie and having him divine the wrong day for their bonding.
After an unknown amount of time, Wujie's eyelashes trembled, "Eight days hence would be best."
Jiang Xingzhi immediately clapped, "Eight days is good! Eight, eight, eight, prosperity, prosperity, prosperity~"
Zhong Ming opened his mouth to say something, but was slapped on the thigh with a "Smack!" by Jiang Xingzhi, "Right, Ah Zuo?" His mouth then closed, "Mm."
Forget it, whatever his Deng Deng says is what it is.
…..
Having determined the date for the bonding, they still needed to decide on the location.
Zhong Ming was particularly fond of Kunlun's Yaochi Pool, coaxing him saying, "Let's hold it at Kunlun, this is our common home, the place with the most sense of belonging."
Jiang Xingzhi thought about it and felt it made sense, so he agreed. He then asked Wujie across from him, "Master will attend, right?"
Wujie's eyes were kind, "This poor daoist's honor."
Thinking about accidentally locking the person up for several hundred years, Jiang Xingzhi said embarrassedly, "Master needn't prepare gifts, just come."
Wujie smiled, "This poor daoist has already prepared a generous gift."
A generous gift! Jiang Xingzhi was immediately delighted, but still being polite on the surface, "That's so embarrassing...... how generous is the gift?"
The kind eyes twitched, and gold powder fluttered down. Zhong Ming raised his hand to stroke Jiang Xingzhi's head, saying to Wujie, "Please excuse him."
"No matter, this poor daoist is already used to it."
Having divined the auspicious day, Jiang Xingzhi pulled Zhong Ming to go out and announce it to the world.
Zhong Ming stood up with him but didn't move, "Didn't you want to reminisce about the plants and trees in this mountain?"
Oh right! Since they were already here, there was no rush to get busy. Jiang Xingzhi cupped Zhong Ming's face and gave it a kiss, "You really understand me!" After saying this, he swept his sleeves and excitedly ran out.
His figure disappeared from the courtyard in an instant.
Zhong Ming didn't follow, only turned his head to look at Wujie. His deep gaze locked onto the person tightly, as if he could see through souls, "I have a question."
Wujie stiffened imperceptibly, "Please speak, Protector Bai."
Clack, two spirit stones were placed on the table.
Zhong Ming's expression was serious, "Deng Deng and I, are we truly compatible with water?"
"......"
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Jiang Xingzhi flew around the mountain like a bird set free for a while. When he had flown to his heart's content, he turned around to find that Zhong Ming hadn't followed.
He landed on the peak of Kunlun Mountain and transmitted a message, "Ah Zuo, where are you?"
Zhong Ming had just come out of Wujie's house and was still carefully pondering what Wujie had said------
"Whether things are clear or not cannot be answered. Protector Bai only needs to review several major turning points. If they can all match with 'introduction, development, climax, and conclusion,' then it's a match."
"Are you cheating money?"
"...... How can divination be called cheating money? This poor daoist believes that with Protector Bai's intelligence and wisdom, you'll surely figure it out."
Zhong Ming frowned under this flattery, temporarily not dwelling on it as he first flew to the mountain peak to find Jiang Xingzhi.
When he arrived, he saw Jiang Xingzhi crouching in a large patch of roses.
After a thousand years, what had been a single cluster of roses had now bloomed magnificently across a large area, like blazing fire and precious jade under the sunlight. When Jiang Xingzhi stood up from the flower bed, two petals had fallen on his shoulders.
He turned his head and smiled at Zhong Ming, "Come quickly."
Zhong Ming was stunned for a moment, then quickly came to his senses at Jiang Xingzhi's urging. He walked over in a few steps, embraced the person, and lowered his head to peck at those red lips twice------ the lips were delicate and beautiful, even more brilliant and captivating than this large patch of roses.
Jiang Xingzhi let him peck twice, then pushed him away, "Where did you go just now?"
"Chatted a few words with Master." Zhong Ming paused, then asked, "Do you think I have intelligence and wisdom?"
After these words, the mountain peak fell into a moment of silence.
Jiang Xingzhi silently looked at him for quite a while. Just as he was about to speak, Zhong Ming stopped him, "Forget it, I know."
Both simultaneously skipped this topic, holding hands as they wandered around the mountain peak. After admiring the lush flowers and plants, they sat on the viewing platform, preparing to send invitations to beings throughout the three realms.
Their fingertips traced divine consciousness in the air.
Zhong Ming was responsible for writing the invitations, while Jiang Xingzhi counted the guest list on his fingers beside him------ this list he had already drafted thousands of times in his mind.
Streams of divine consciousness transformed into golden light and shot out. Surely within moments, all three realms would know: eight days hence, Xu Jian Sheng Jun and Ting Xue Sheng Jun would hold their bonding ceremony at the sacred land of Kunlun!
The invitations were sent.
The two of them paid no heed to the great shock they had brought upon the three realms, crossing their legs and resting heads on shoulders as they snuggled together on the reclining chair, watching the sunset.
Jiang Xingzhi lazily sprawled out, "They'll definitely ask why we can enter Kunlun, which has been untouchable for several hundred years, and dare to hold a bonding ceremony inside. What do you think we should explain then?"
Zhong Ming was calm, "We'll say we're an immortal couple, a match made by heaven, and the sacred land automatically opened for us, welcoming us to bond here."
"......" Jiang Xingzhi turned to look at him, "It seems your experience as a lamp holder has given you some enlightenment."
This ability to fabricate stories was almost surpassing the original.
Zhong Ming shared the glory with him, "That's all thanks to you."
After this nonsensical mutual flattery, the two happily settled on the "immortal couple" excuse that sounded ridiculous.
As they expected, after receiving the invitations, the three realms indeed quickly erupted in uproar------
Whether it was two previously antagonistic peak Mahayana cultivators now rapidly bonding, or the bonding location being at the inaccessible Kunlun, both made people unable to believe it.
Jiang Xingzhi had extensive connections and many friends, receiving countless transmissions in one evening. Under Zhong Ming's close observation, he gave affirmative answers to everyone who came to probe for the truth.
While expressing shock, everyone enthusiastically sent their blessings:
"A match made in heaven, congratulations on your union!"
"Perfect harmony, eternal togetherness!"
Among all the shock, only Lord Huan Ji's shock was different, "You can actually invite my master!"
Jiang Xingzhi shamelessly replied, "Personal charm."
After receiving the other's disdainful response, he sighed again, "But you only studied with Wu...... your master for such a short time as a child, yet you could achieve today's accomplishments. That's quite impressive."
"What short time?" Lord Huan Ji said, "Although I haven't seen Master again since then, he always comes to teach me divination in my dreams."
"In dreams???"
"Very incredible, right? But dream visits are usually......" Lord Huan Ji's words paused, then he said tactfully, "You don't think Master has gone to the underworld to teach me, do you?"
This unfilial disciple! He really should let Wujie hear this. Jiang Xingzhi said, "Don't talk nonsense, I've also had this kind of guiding dream."
Lord Huan Ji quickly bowed, "Then consider it childish words."
Jiang Xingzhi didn't want to argue with this person anymore, cut off the transmission and turned to Zhong Ming beside him, "I really didn't expect Master to be so multi-talented."
Can divine fortunes, can read feng shui, can change talents, can even visit dreams.
Zhong Ming's knuckles lightly tapped on the armrest of the reclining chair, not knowing what he was thinking, "Mm."
Jiang Xingzhi immediately leaned close, nuzzling unhappily in his shoulder hollow, "What do you mean 'mm,' are you brushing me off? We haven't even had our honeymoon period yet, but you're already living like it's the seven-year itch!"
"......"
Zhong Ming slowly spoke, "Seven-year itch?"
After saying this, he reached out to lift Jiang Xingzhi, carrying him horizontally as he turned toward the luxurious and spacious bedchamber, "If I don't do something, will you just keep having wild thoughts all day?"
Jiang Xingzhi nestled in his arms, looking terrified on the surface.
But he was extremely happy inside: He knew it! Without a bit of rebellion, Xu Jian simply didn't understand that force should be used~
…..
The two spent the night torturing each other in pain and pleasure.
The next morning, Zhong Ming changed clothes and dug Jiang Xingzhi out of the covers, "Shall we go out for a stroll?"
Jiang Xingzhi half-opened his eyes, "Stroll where?"
"Aren't the bonding ceremony matters already handed over to Zhu Yan and them? Since we have nothing else to do, we can go on a date to enhance our pre-marital feelings." As Zhong Ming spoke, he was already manually helping him change into that warm yellow couple's outfit.
This was the first time Jiang Xingzhi had heard the phrase "enhance pre-marital feelings." Seeing Zhong Ming dress him up splendidly again, he immediately saw through this person's true intention:
Oh~ Isn't this just wanting to show off everywhere and flaunt their love.
Fine. Jiang Xingzhi cooperatively perked up: This lamp will indulge you!
The two tidied up and left together.
Since they wanted to wander around casually, they aimlessly landed in a city in the Central Plains.
According to geographical division, this city should have been Linxi City a thousand years ago------ where the Hidden Sword Pavilion was located. The layout of the city was somewhat different from a thousand years ago, but generally the same.
Jiang Xingzhi and Zhong Ming slowly strolled through the city, reminiscing about the old days.
"Sigh, there's still a sense of melancholy about how things have changed while people have not." Jiang Xingzhi looked at the pedestrians passing by. It was still that city, but the people in the city were no longer the same as back then.
Zhong Ming squeezed his hand, "You have such sentimental moments too?"
"Maybe it's from seeing Master and Zhu Yan and them these past two days. I wonder how many of our Kunlun people will be able to return?"
Zhong Ming said gently, "If we can meet again, it's fate."
Jiang Xingzhi's mood quickly brightened again as he grabbed Zhong Ming's handsome face and kissed it, "Well said!"
It was currently late spring and early summer.
The two walked in the gentle breeze and warm sunshine, Zhong Ming's mood rarely peaceful, as if all future days would be this tranquil and warm......
Just after crossing a bridge, they turned to see a theater stage.
People on the stage were singing "yi yi ya ya," and the open space in front was full of spectators.
Jiang Xingzhi stopped and looked at the stage several times.
Zhong Ming asked, "Interested?"
"No." Jiang Xingzhi compared with the location from a thousand years ago in his mind, "This place looks familiar, isn't this......"
"Qisui Day, throwing wish balls." A teasing voice sounded from behind, "Xingzhi really has a good memory~"
Jiang Xingzhi turned around in surprise, and Zhong Ming also turned to look at the newcomer------ among the passing tourists, a figure in blood-red robes walked through the crowd toward them, stopping a few steps away.
A strand of vermillion hair at his temples was lifted by the gentle spring breeze.
"Revisiting old places and encountering old friends, truly fate."
Jiang Xingzhi's eyes widened, "Su You?"
Su You smiled with raised lips, "Hearing of Xingzhi's great joy... heh, why didn't you invite this lord?"