After entering the Heavenly Emperor Sect, Li Chaoxi had almost kept hold of Li Tianming's hand the entire time, as though she were heading back home with him.
Li Tianming understood her intentions as well.
With the Heavenly Emperor Sect gathered here and countless eyes upon them, coupled with Li Tianming having rendered such tremendous merit, perhaps many people were watching them in secret, waiting for them to reveal more proof that their marriage was fake.
This was not merely the curiosity of ordinary citizens. More importantly, it was the attention of certain interested parties within the Li Imperial Clan.
Before long, all the triumphant members of the Li Imperial Clan were about to arrive at the Heavenly Emperor Divine Pillar.
Seeing that Li Chaoxi still had no intention of letting go, Li Tianming was somewhat surprised. He lowered his voice and asked, "Aren't you going back first to share the good news with my esteemed mother-in-law? Don't tell me you really intend to come with me, back to the Demon-Extermination Pavilion?"
"No. At worst, I'll sneak back later. What battlefield couple doesn't cling to each other after returning?" Li Chaoxi looked at Li Tianming and leaned close to whisper in his ear with a smile. "Same as before—we have to make this act feel real. Though my battle is over now, yours isn't. We still need to keep the public opinion in the Heavenly Emperor Sect under control."
At that moment, the two exchanged a glance and abruptly fell silent, for everyone had already arrived beneath the Heavenly Emperor Divine Pillar.
Li Xuanyin, who was walking before them, suddenly turned to Li Tianming and said with a smile, "Chaoxi, and Tianming—you needn't go back to that Demon-Extermination Pavilion. Come live directly in the Imperial Domain instead."
Li Tianming was