Volume One: Femme Fatale Chapter 51: Setting the Wedding Date

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Outside the Myriad Treasures Pavilion stood a luxurious golden carriage.

At the entrance, Qin Yumei held Fan Caiyun’s hand as they bid Jiang Hao farewell before he departed for the Dragon Gate Academy to cultivate.

“Husband, this is White Jade Bone-Reconnecting Paste, produced by Everlasting Spring Valley, one of the six great immortal cultivation sects. It is said to be the valley’s most treasured possession, with extraordinary effects in repairing and nourishing bones.”

“Besides that, White Jade Bone-Reconnecting Paste is also suitable for cultivators to use after undergoing intense training. It helps the body recover and rebuild itself.”

“These ten Soul-Recovery Pills will also be useful. When you set up spirit formations, you are bound to expend a great deal of soul power. With these pills, you can promptly restore the vitality of your soul and have no need to worry when arranging formations.”

“There are also thirty Rejuvenation Pills. You will inevitably consume too much spiritual power while cultivating, and if you suffer any minor injuries, these pills can help you recover in time.”

“Oh, right! Husband, I also have three Sea-Transformation Pills here. You may not need them before the Azure Cloud Tournament, but they can still assist you when you break through the barrier into the Spirit Sea Realm in the future.”

At the entrance, Qin Yumei handed all the pills in her possession to Jiang Hao. Her face was filled with concern, as though she feared overlooking anything that might be needed during his journey of cultivation.

“Yumei, why... why are you so good to me?”

Jiang Hao clasped Qin Yumei’s hands tightly and gazed at her with deep affection. He was so moved that, for a moment, he could not find the words to respond.

When it came to the sect in South Xia that produced the finest medicinal pills, Everlasting Spring Valley was undoubtedly among the very best—perhaps even the foremost. It was easy to imagine, then, how extraordinary the value of White Jade Bone-Reconnecting Paste, the valley’s treasured relic, must be.

Soul-Recovery Pills were fourth-grade medicinal pills specially refined to restore the power of the soul, and they contained an abundance of spiritual energy from heaven and earth. After being consumed, they could nourish the soul and restore its vitality. It was said that a single Soul-Recovery Pill sold for roughly eight hundred thousand silver coins!

As for the Rejuvenation Pills, Jiang Hao knew a little about them. They were third-grade medicinal pills containing vigorous life force, capable of accelerating the repair of an injured body and replenishing spiritual power. Their remarkable effects could provide a cultivator with precious vitality in a moment of crisis, helping restore both injuries and spiritual power and return the cultivator to the peak of battle.

Compared with second-grade Spiritual Energy Pills, Rejuvenation Pills restored spiritual power much more quickly and also possessed healing properties. At present, a single Rejuvenation Pill was worth around one hundred thousand silver coins. The thirty pills Qin Yumei had given him were therefore worth a total of three million silver coins.

As for the three Sea-Transformation Pills, Jiang Hao already possessed Heavenly Spirit Fruits that were even more precious. Yet, faced with Qin Yumei’s concern, he did not reject her kindness.

“You fool, how can you ask me such a question?” Qin Yumei cast Jiang Hao a sidelong glance, speaking with a hint of bashfulness and displeasure. “You are my husband. If I am not good to you, are you expecting other women to care for you?”

“Ahem!”

Jiang Hao could not help coughing twice, embarrassment appearing on his face.

“Haha!” Qin Jiantang laughed as he stepped forward and teased him. “Young Brother Jiang Hao, just these pills my precious daughter has given you today are worth ten million silver coins.”

“My precious daughter has never treated me this well in all the years she has been alive!” Qin Jiantang stroked his beard and cast Jiang Hao a laughing glance.

“Father! You are teasing me again!” Qin Yumei’s cheeks instantly flushed crimson, and she stamped her foot. At that moment, she looked nothing like the dignified pavilion master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion in Yong’an City.

“Hehe, now that Master has put it that way, Little Tao thinks Miss seems to have changed quite a lot too! Miss, it looks like you are finally learning how to take care of someone!” Yan Tao covered her mouth, unable to hold back her laughter.

“Little Tao! Are you looking for trouble?” Qin Yumei immediately assumed the bearing of a pampered young lady, frightening Yan Tao into retreating at once.

“Miss, Little Tao wouldn’t dare!” Yan Tao, who had been giggling moments earlier, obediently withdrew to one side and closed her mouth.

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Watching the scene unfold, Jiang Hao shook his head and chuckled softly. He said affectionately to Qin Yumei, “Yumei, thank you. I will certainly not disappoint your hopes for me!”

“Husband, once you arrive at the Dragon Gate Academy, remember to act within your limits in everything you do. Do not injure yourself through cultivation, or I will be heartbroken.” Qin Yumei gazed at him with deep feeling, her eyes full of concern.

“Of course, Yumei. You can rest assured. I know what I am doing.” Jiang Hao nodded solemnly.

At that moment, Fan Caiyun, who had remained silent at the side from beginning to end, suddenly threw herself forward and nestled into Jiang Hao’s arms. Tears burst from her eyes as she sobbed, “Brother Jiang Hao, I really don’t want you to leave!”

“This is the first time Brother Jiang Hao has ever left Caiyun!”

“With Brother Jiang Hao gone, Caiyun is scared!”

Only moments ago, Jiang Hao and Qin Yumei had exhausted every effort to persuade Fan Caiyun to remain at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Yet now, all those words of reassurance seemed pale and powerless.

Thinking back to the Misty Forest, if Jiang Hao had not saved her, Fan Caiyun’s fate would have been unbearably tragic. To her, Jiang Hao was her only support in this world, the one who had given her hope of a new life.

Afterward, Jiang Hao had cultivated together with Fan Caiyun in the Misty Forest. He had then accompanied her on the journey to Yong’an City, and afterward to Dragon Xia City. All along the way, he had remained by her side.

Now that Jiang Hao was about to leave Fan Caiyun for an entire month, it was only natural that she found it difficult to let him go.

Seeing this, Jiang Hao slowly lowered his head and gently stroked Fan Caiyun’s hair. He comforted her tenderly. “Be good, Caiyun. Brother Jiang Hao is only going to the Dragon Gate Academy to cultivate for a month. It isn’t as though I’m never coming back.”

“Brother Jiang Hao promises you that once the Azure Cloud Tournament is over, he will immediately return to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to fetch you. Is that all right?” Jiang Hao looked at Fan Caiyun with indulgent affection.

“All right!” Fan Caiyun nodded vigorously, though tears continued to slide down her cheeks. “But whenever I think about Brother Jiang Hao leaving for a month, I feel so sad!”

“You little girl...” Jiang Hao smiled helplessly, his expression full of affection.

Seeing this, Qin Yumei hurried forward and gently stroked Fan Caiyun’s hair as she consoled her. “Don’t cry, Caiyun. When the Azure Cloud Tournament begins, Big Sister Yumei will take you to the royal palace to watch Brother Jiang Hao compete. All right?”

“Really?” Expectation sparkled in Fan Caiyun’s eyes. She pressed on, “Big Sister Yumei, can we really go to the Azure Cloud Tournament and watch Brother Jiang Hao compete?”

“Of course it’s true! Absolutely true! When have I ever lied to you?” Qin Yumei nodded firmly in reassurance.

“That’s wonderful! Big Sister Yumei is the best!” At last, a faint smile appeared on Fan Caiyun’s face.

Fan Caiyun turned toward Jiang Hao and earnestly reminded him, “Brother Jiang Hao, you must cultivate hard! A month from now, Caiyun, Big Sister Yumei, and Big Sister Little Tao will go to the royal palace to watch you compete!”

“All right!” Jiang Hao readily agreed.

“Oh, right, Brother Jiang Hao, Caiyun still has one more thing to say!” Fan Caiyun suddenly moved closer, her tone serious.

Almost at the same time, everyone turned their eyes toward her, filled with curiosity.

“I wonder what else Caiyun wants to say to Brother Jiang Hao?” Jiang Hao asked with a smile.

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Fan Caiyun blinked, then suddenly admonished him with a perfectly solemn expression. “Brother Jiang Hao! You have to promise Caiyun one thing: you must not flirt with other girls at that Dragon Gate Academy!”

“Brother Jiang Hao, you have a wife now!” Fan Caiyun imitated an adult’s tone and reminded him again with complete righteousness.

“Could this little girl have been bribed by Yumei?” Jiang Hao stared blankly, utterly unprepared for such words from a child so young.

“Caiyun, your Brother Jiang Hao is not that sort of person.” Qin Yumei gently tapped Fan Caiyun on the forehead and pulled her into her arms, her heart filled with satisfaction. “Big Sister really hasn’t spoiled you for nothing.”

“Caiyun is truly adorable!” Yan Tao covered her mouth and could not help giggling.

“Haha!” Qin Jiantang burst into laughter and walked over excitedly. He glanced between Qin Yumei and Jiang Hao before continuing, “Since this little girl Caiyun has brought the matter up so plainly...”

“Young Brother Jiang Hao, why not let this old man arrange your marriage to Yumei as soon as you return from Dragon Burial Valley after taking part in the Azure Cloud Tournament?”

“Father! You are joking again!” Upon hearing this, Qin Yumei’s cheeks instantly flushed, like fruit ripened to perfection.

“Miss is just pretending to be modest after getting exactly what she wanted, hehe!” Yan Tao covered her mouth and laughed softly, mischief shining in her eyes.

“Uncle Qin’s suggestion is wonderful! Caiyun wholeheartedly supports it!” Fan Caiyun raised her delicate pink arm excitedly, her face full of anticipation.

“Yumei, your father is not joking this time.” Qin Jiantang answered gravely. He then turned to Jiang Hao and asked in a solemn voice, “Young Brother Jiang Hao, what do you think of my decision?”

“With the atmosphere already like this, can I still refuse?” Jiang Hao sighed inwardly and nodded slightly. “I will leave everything to Senior Qin’s arrangements.”

“Haha! Good lad! You truly understand me!” Qin Jiantang laughed until his eyes narrowed with delight. He then turned to Qin Yumei and asked, “Yumei, Young Brother Jiang Hao has agreed. Now it is your turn to speak.”

“Ah?” Qin Yumei lowered her head shyly and said softly, “Daughter... daughter will also leave everything to Father’s decision.”

“Haha! Excellent! Excellent!” Qin Jiantang beamed, his face filled with anticipation. “When the time comes, Father will certainly arrange a grand wedding for the two of you!”

“Miss is finally getting married! I wonder when Little Tao will meet her own destined husband...” Yan Tao’s heart was full of envy, and a trace of longing appeared in her eyes.

“It is getting late. I shall escort Young Brother Jiang Hao to the royal palace to pay his respects to Her Majesty the Queen.” Qin Jiantang came to himself and began walking forward.

“Then I shall trouble you, Senior Qin!” Jiang Hao clasped his hands in thanks, his heart filled with gratitude.

“Boy, why do you keep calling me Senior Qin?” Qin Jiantang teased him with a laugh.

“...”

Jiang Hao suddenly felt his body grow warm, and his cheeks reddened against his will.

And so, after bidding farewell to Qin Yumei and the others, Jiang Hao and Qin Jiantang climbed into the carriage together and sped toward the royal palace.