Chapter 569 - Lonemoon’s Wedding (2/2)

“That’s right.” Did he just find this out?”

“Then… we should go and save him as soon as possible, right?” Back in the hall, Father Niu did not even say one word to them. It was almost like he did not even recognise the two of them.

“There’s no hurry,” Shen Ying sniggered. “The wedding hasn’t even happened yet.” Let’s wait for it to be done first..

“…”

Yi Qing frowned. He pondered for a long while before he said, “Master… if we sit by and take this entire thing as a joke, and we don’t have a valid reason for doing so, Father Niu will really explode when he regains consciousness. What’s more…” Yi Qing shook the bag in his hand. “We’ve already used up all the ingredients we had left in the last couple of days.” There’s nothing left in their storage.

“Er…” Shen Ying hesitated. She lowered her head and said, “What do you think about saying that we couldn’t find a way to undo the spell she cast on him?”

Yi Qing paused. That did sound like a good point. With a serious expression, he said, “Master, you’re right! This world is strange and very different from the world we’re from. What they use for cultivation is neither immortal nor spirit Qi. What’s more, there’s no demonic Qi about them at all. If we take action, we might be able to save Father Niu, but we might not be able to undo the spell she cast on him to control him.”

“…”

“I understand now, Master!”

Shen Ying opened her mouth, paused, then patted Yi Qing on the shoulder. Very seriously, she said, “Mm. It’s good that you know that.” Her eyes brightened as she skipped the rest of the way. “Then after tomorrow… how do you think they’ll consummate their marriage?” That’s right, we have to prepare the Shadow Preserving Stones for tomorrow. We’ll bring a couple more than usual.”

“…” Was Master really taking Father Niu for a joke? She really was, wasn’t she?

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On that day.

Tao Chu was an empress after all – her wedding was a huge occasion. The entire palace was in a celebratory mood for the entire day. There were lanterns and decorations set up everywhere. Crowds were jostling about and there seemed to be more peach blossoms falling down on that day than usual.

When the auspicious hour arrived, they watched Lonemoon, dressed in red, walk in with Tao Chu, who was also dressed in red. Tao Chu had not lied – both Shen Ying and Yi Qing were seated right in front as witnesses of the occasion. Even the high-level gremlins were seated behind them.

After a long and confusing ceremony, the wedding was finally completed. Throughout the entire ceremony, Lonemoon was smiling genuinely and widely. He did not look at all like he was being forced into this. The way he looked at Tao Chu was gentle and loving. They looked exactly like a match made in heaven.

After they finished the wedding, they returned to their wedding room. The wedding banquet was to take place soon after. Since Tao Chu was the empress, she naturally had to entertain her guests. Thus, after leaving Lonemoon behind in the room, she left.

Yi Qing was seated at the main hall, but his divine perception followed the newly wedded couple closely. Thus, he saw the lonely Lonemoon seated alone in the wedding room, with that wide smile still on his face. He sat on the bed, staring into space. It was almost like he was in a trance.

“Master, should we…” Yi Qing told Shen Ying about the situation in the wedding room. He asked about what they should do next. If they acted now, they could have a chance of saving Father Niu.

“Is he awake?” Shen Ying asked.

“I don’t think so.” Yi Qing shook his head.

“Then there’s no hurry. Let’s wait for them to consummate their marriage!” Heh heh heh.

“Yes, Master.” Yi Qing continued to keep an eye on the situation in the wedding room until the sky slowly darkened. The guests left the palace in huge groups, and Yi Qing and Shen Ying also took their leave.

Once they reached their own guest rooms, they turned right around and headed for the wedding room.