Ma Yi Immortal spoke these words, and before Tao Qian could respond, Yuan Gong nodded directly in agreement.
As if expecting this, he cheerfully replied:
"It should be so!"
"I, Old Ape, am not unreasonable. This child is considered my direct disciple, and it's naturally impossible to force him, right after getting married, to work for my Secret Demon Sect."
"Furthermore, it's just three, five, or dozens of years, which doesn't cause much delay."
Yuan Gong had a face full of boldness, and waved as he said this.
Ma Yi Immortal smiled benevolently, glanced at him unexpectedly, and then praised:
"The Daoist is truly reasonable. It can be seen that what my junior brother said is not all true. However, if your apprentice sister Jiang Luan is truly anxious and insists on forcing compliance, you can openly tell her that this matter was agreed upon by Poor Daoist and Daoist Taizhen."
"If she is unwilling and tries to force the child to repay the favor, let her come to seek Poor Daoist and Daoist Taizhen, and we two will take over."
"If she willing, Daoist you can invite her and other Secret Demon Sect Daoists to the Penglai Sea for some celebration wine."
After speaking these three sentences, Aunt Ma Yi did not wait for Yuan Gong to answer, and disappeared without a trace, going to attend to other matters.
Tao Qian, as a younger disciple, was not in a position to intervene.
Once Aunt left, he regarded Yuan Gong with a probing look.
Seeing his gaze, Yuan Gong also felt there was no need to conceal anything, and directly said:
"You know that my Secret Demon Sect intended in recent years to rebuild this world's mountain gate, and the Great Abyss's Heavenly Realms have thus chosen Secret Demon Child candidates, to compete together for selecting a leader to rejuvenate the sect."
"I had also listed your name early on, but I, Old Ape, am merely a fragmented soul, and fell into the hands of that old turtle Duobao, thus not receiving due attention."
"Yet later, your reputation became increasingly resounding, gradually spreading to the Outer Realm."
"Previously, when confronting those dozen old monsters, I invited several ancestor projections to observe, intending that if any ancestor felt moved to come, they would alleviate your disaster. Little did I expect that Duobao had early arrangements, willing to reincarnate via corpse disintegration just to block your death disaster."
"You forcibly dispelled the human disaster, accomplishing great works, your fame directly surpassed all other Secret Demon Children, and my apprentice sister Jiang Luan indeed allied with other senior and junior brothers, planning for everyone to support you, to harness your influence, to rebuild the Secret Demon Sect in one fell swoop, overshadowing other secret magic veins."
"Of course, now it's not feasible."
"With Ma Yi Immortal, and Grandma Taizhen involved... even though apprentice sister Jiang Luan is skilled in calculations, she probably dare not act now either."
With that said, Yuan Gong returned to his statue.
Tao Qian observed his expression, seeing no trace of regret, instead seeming very pleased, as if not feeling threatened, nor considering the delay in rebuilding Secret Demon a bad thing.
Perceiving his thoughts, the statue trembled.
"What do you consider this master to be? Secret Demon Sect can be rebuilt anytime, even if not rebuilt, it's nothing significant, how could it compare to my disciple's marriage affair?"
"Rather than worrying about your master's difficulties, why not worry about yourself."
"Hmph, Daoist Peach Blossom."
...
Tao Qian, unfazed by Master Yuan's critique, firmly refused to acknowledge the new title of Daoist Peach Blossom.
With everything resolved, now the wedding date is set.
Tao Qian faced no troubles, body and soul were peaceful and joyful, thoroughly delighted, focused solely on anticipating marrying a beautiful lady, and afterward at his own Ascending Immortal Arena, enjoying an immensely blissful cultivation life.
Longevity, carefree, with an unparalleled Daoist partner beside him.
It could be said, Tao Qian could now call himself the first extremely happy immortal in the world.
The only distress was that during these seven days, he couldn't meet Yunrong.
But this distress vanished on the first night's eve.
The reason?
That night, while Tao Qian was resting and nourishing in the Spiritual Resonance Cave Mansion, suddenly within his heart soul, an unusual phenomenon arose.
In his daze, the many sceneries of Jade Ring Mountain appeared.
Before he could scrutinize further, his body entered Kitten Palace, and then he saw, on a warm bed made of jade, a beautiful lady lying dressed in a phoenix crown and cloud robe, a bright red wedding gown.
Who else could it be, if not Yunrong?
This good sister radiated pride, then glanced at Tao Qian with amorous eyes like silk, beckoned with her delicate white fingers, and then with a voice filled with sweet charm said: "Good brother, good husband."
Tao Qian blinked, momentarily unsure of what to make of this spectacle.
In the next instant, his body was suddenly pressed onto the soft bed by Yunrong. At the same time, Yunrong's bridal gown seemed to be half-off, half-clad, and she exhibited features like cat ears, cat fangs, and a tail. A warm, fragrant aroma surged forward, making Tao Qian feel an incredibly realistic sensation, as if he truly held a half-naked kitten in bridal attire in his arms.
The touch, the scent, were undeniably accurate.
His ear was even licked by Yunrong, who then said:
"Good brother!"
"During the day, Grandma asked about our marital intimacy. Sister said you practiced many types of Yin-Yang Secret Techniques and are exceedingly skilled in such matters, claiming she couldn't outmatch you on the bed."
"Grandma was unwilling to accept this, so she taught me her ultimate Taizhen Secret Skill."
"This technique disregards all barriers, allowing us Yin-Yang harmony and to enjoy extreme happiness."
"Moreover, there are tons of styles, you know."
Yunrong hadn't finished speaking when Tao Qian had already read through the Record.
Afterward, deep within his heart, there was just one exclamation: "Grandma truly knows how to play."
As the thought settled, Tao Qian indulged his desires and affection.
He growled lowly, rolling up on top.
Indeed, just like Grandma Taizhen's ultimate secret technique, even the sound of fabric tearing felt remarkably real.
Not to mention their movements, the kitten girl gasped as she spread her jade-like thighs, and the Peach Blossom was raised as the jade pillar... Right there on the nonexistent Jade Ring Mountain, the cat's mating calls echoed through the night.
It must have been the empowerment of Taizhen Secret Skill; on the first day, apart from the initial time on top, Tao Qian was pressed onto the soft bed and ridden by the kitten girl all night long, completely outmatched, unable to resist.
Tao Qian was naturally dissatisfied and went to seek Yunrong the following day.
Relying on his cultivation talent and the Dao of the Perfect Ultimate Happiness Realm, he actually turned the tables.
In the ensuing days, this couple seemed to become addicted, starting to try various styles.
Everything from open-air Jade Ring Mountain, role-play, original form coupling... They played through them all, just barely suppressing their longing.
The aunt and uncle disciples of the Spirit Treasure Sect, who were busy organizing the wedding, often advised him not to miss his Daoist partner too much.
Just endure a few more days, and they could be happily united under everyone's watchful eyes, becoming the most enviable immortal couple.
Who would have thought?
This immortal couple played night after night, with various styles.
So much so that Tao the Great Master even neglected his cultivation, completely absorbed in caressing the kitten.
...
Until a few days later, Aunt Pan Si discovered the clue.
She, actually weary of such lively occasions, also faced a deadly tribulation, but held great affection for Tao Qian, saying that before dying, she would amend her nature just right to participate well in Tao Qian's wedding so that no regrets would remain.
Her charge was confirming the guest list, everything else was arranged, except for Tao Qian, the groom.
Upon hearing, Tao Qian voluntarily went to Red Sleeve Island to look for her.
Remembering he still had some old friends, like Daoist Lin Xiaohua, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and some old acquaintances from the Mortal World, to add to the guest list if possible, inviting them all.
Who could foresee, upon seeing him, Aunt Pan Si froze with a blush full of embarrassment, then wordlessly, suddenly revealed her true form.
It turned out to be a furry, soft half-human spider, seductively eerie, yet carrying an adorable charm.
She swayed her body, unable to resist shouting at Tao Qian:
"Good... good disciple, your wedding is near, and your Daoist partner is so good, you mustn't get close to me anymore."
"Earlier, aunt invited you to see my reproduction rite... no... that's not what I meant."
After saying this, Aunt Pan Si swiftly turned around and fled deep into her cave mansion.
Seeing and hearing this, Tao Qian immediately froze, bewildered.
But soon, he understood the reason.
A Record he had ignored for days now emerged:
[Due to your "divine communication" with the kitten demon for several days, you have completely condensed a Taizhen Yin Yang Source Qi... The aura emanating from this Source Qi, to particular female perceptions appreciative of you, acts as a courtship signal.]