Chapter 319 Xu Caichen: I Will Never Let My Wife Marry Another Man
"When is the wedding date?"
In the Xu family's back courtyard, upon hearing that his wife had been promised by his never-before-seen father-in-law to another man, Xu Caichen could no longer remain calm.
Xiao Qing's expression was grave as she said, "It is set for one month from now. The one marrying Miss is a prodigy of the Azure Flood Dragon Clan—Qing Jin Jiao. Back when I was in the Eastern Sea, I heard that this one is cruel by nature and extremely possessive.
"Miss fears that once she marries into his household, she will be unable to protect the young master. So she instructed me to bring him back to Lin'an and deliver this news to you, so that you may raise the young master to adulthood."
Xu Caichen narrowed his eyes, his fists clenching tightly as he said word by word, "I will never let Su Xin marry anyone else. Xiao Qing, take me to her immediately."
Xiao Qing was stunned for a moment before her tone turned stern. "Young Master, did I not make myself clear? The one Miss is to wed is a prodigy of the Azure Flood Dragon Clan. Even if I take you to the Eastern Sea, it will not change this fact."
Xu Caichen did not get angry at Xiao Qing. In the past, he had merely been a useless scholar, but things were different now.
"Xiao Qing, I only ask you to lead the way. Leave the rest to me."
"That's right. What's the Azure Flood Dragon Clan compared to us? Worst case, we'll just snatch the bride!" Cao Youqian said with disdain, completely ignoring Xiao Qing's warning.
If it were a prodigy from the Dragon Palace, he might take them seriously. But a mere flood dragon? Not worth mentioning.
At this time, Xiao Chen also spoke up. "It might not come to the point of snatching the bride. We can try speaking with Junior Brother Xu's father-in-law. I believe that as long as we show enough sincerity, he will agree to marry Junior Sister to Junior Brother Xu."
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Xiao Qing stared blankly at this group of her young master's fellow disciples. Although they dressed well, they were clearly a group of mortals with no cultivation. If they went to the Flood Dragon Palace, wouldn't they just be delivering themselves to be slaughtered?
She truly had no idea where they got their courage from.
If not for the young master's sake, she would have already taught these people a lesson.
Hearing their words, Xu Caichen cupped his hands toward Chu Feng. "Master, what do you think this disciple should do?"
Chu Feng smiled. "Of course you must bring your wife back. In my view, we should observe courtesy before resorting to force. After all, everyone involved is of some standing. Remember, whatever you decide to do, I will back you."
Xu Caichen said respectfully, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I already have a plan in mind."
Xiao Qing was completely dumbfounded. The young master was becoming more and more outrageous. Should she inform Miss of this in advance?
While she was still torn, Xu Caichen said, "Xiao Qing, three days from now, you will lead us to the Eastern Sea to find my wife."
"But…"
Xiao Qing was about to refuse when her eyes met a blazing gaze—Xu Caichen's. Sensing his unwavering determination, she did not know why, but the words at her lips turned into a single, "Yes."
…
Three days later.
After entrusting his son to his elder sister and brother-in-law, Xu Caichen left Lin'an City with Xiao Qing.
At the same time, Minister Ming had cleared himself of false charges and located Xu Caichen's relatives.
Upon learning that Xu Caichen's brother-in-law Lin Fucheng was a seventh-rank official in the Court of Judicial Review, he already had plans forming in his mind.
After leaving Lin'an, Chu Feng's group rode their artifacts toward the Eastern Sea within the Boundless Ocean.
The moment Xiao Qing saw the group flying on their artifacts, she froze for a moment before soaring on a cloud to catch up with Xu Caichen, her face full of shock. "Young Master, you've joined an immortal sect?"
Only then did Xu Caichen remember that he had not revealed his other identity to Xiao Qing.
"That's right. I have joined an immortal sect. This time, with my master present, I will surely bring my wife back."
Xiao Qing was a clever little snake demon, and naturally knew what to ask and what to leave unsaid. She only needed to follow the young master to eventually learn his sect's identity.
In less than two hours, the group arrived at the Eastern Sea's shore.
Chu Feng's group all looked toward Xiao Qing.
Without being told, Xiao Qing continued to lead the way.
After flying several thousand nautical miles, Xiao Qing turned to Xu Caichen. "The master's Flood Dragon Palace is right below us. Follow me."
With that, she transformed into a streak of azure light and dove into the sea. The others followed, taking out their water-avoiding treasures and plunging into the depths.
As they dove deeper, the surrounding fish and shrimp gradually became demon creatures.
An hour later, Chu Feng spotted a patrol of shrimp soldiers and crab generals.
Xiao Qing instinctively led the group around them, and before long, they had slipped into the underwater palace.
The underwater palace was built in magnificent splendor, like a royal palace on land.
Cao Youqian glanced around at the palace and muttered, "I've heard that the dragon race likes to collect rare treasures, but Caichen's father-in-law certainly has his own style, specially gathering all these shiny things."
Chu Feng chuckled. "Aren't rare treasures shiny things as well?"
"Hiss…"
Cao Youqian drew in a sharp breath. "Master, you really have a point."
Although Xiao Qing knew that these people before her were cultivators, the way they acted as if the palace were their own home felt strange to her.
With Xiao Qing leading the way, Chu Feng and the others encountered no danger along the journey.
Soon, they arrived outside a courtyard guarded by shrimp soldiers.
Seeing the group of shrimp soldiers ahead, Xiao Qing instinctively frowned.
Xu Caichen asked, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Qing replied, "Young Master, if we force our way in, it will definitely alert the master. But with these guards standing here, it's impossible for us to slip inside unnoticed."
"That's simple."
Xu Caichen smiled and gestured lightly in the air.
"Sleep."
At his words, the shrimp soldiers at the gate instantly fell unconscious.
Xiao Qing: (ʘᗩʘ').
It took her a moment to recover from the shock. "Young Master, when did you become so powerful? These shrimp soldiers are all in the True Life Realm."
She herself was only a True Life Realm snake demon—if the young master could deal with these shrimp soldiers so easily, handling her would be no trouble at all.
"We'll talk about it later."
Xu Caichen spoke as he walked into the courtyard, with Chu Feng and the others following leisurely behind him.
Inside the courtyard was a garden filled with lovesickness flowers.
Xu Caichen looked at the flowers and immediately knew they had been planted by his wife. Instinctively, he called out, "Su Xin, I've come to take you home."
In the main room of the small courtyard, a beautiful woman with long hair tied in a graceful style, dressed in a white gown, heard the voice. The teacup in her hand slipped to the floor without her realizing it.
Clang!
The sound pulled Bai Su Xin out of her surprise, and she murmured, "I… I must have heard wrong, right?"
"Su Xin, you didn't hear wrong."
Xu Caichen spoke as he slowly walked toward the main room.
"Husband."
Now certain she had not misheard, Bai Su Xin suddenly stood up, opened the door in a flash, and rushed toward Xu Caichen, who was walking toward her.
The couple embraced tightly. At this moment, there was only each other in their eyes; the whole world seemed to fall silent, with no other sounds to be heard.
Chu Feng's group saw this scene, and the corners of their mouths couldn't help but curve upward…
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