In This Life, I Will Marry No One but You; This Vow Will Remain Unchanged Until Death

"Hahaha... Divine Doctor Xiao is truly blessed."

"Yeah... marrying such a beautiful wife would make anyone happy to death."

But Xiao Feng was utterly bewildered at that moment. Why was this different from before?

But Qi Yunlong reacted quickly and hurriedly said, "It seems my daughter has already chosen her husband. Once everything is settled, we will certainly send out wedding invitations. I hope everyone will come and honor us with your presence."

"Now that the assembly has ended, why not rest for a while in the Qi Family reception hall? I will arrange for someone to guide those who successfully defended the arena to the Treasure Pavilion to select secret treasures. What do you think?"

"As Patriarch Qi says..."

"..."

After it ended, most families bid farewell to Patriarch Qi and returned home. Some families remained at the Qi Family as well, hoping to take this opportunity to discuss cooperation...

Star Gazing Tower

This was one of the Qi Family's landmark buildings. It had nine floors, each ten meters high, and had been built specifically to receive distinguished guests.

On the tiled roof at the top of the building sat a beautiful figure. Dressed in a pure white robe, she bent her left leg while stretching her right leg flat. Her left hand rested on her left knee, while her right hand lightly brushed the cool tiles...

A figure silently appeared behind her. It was Xiao Feng. As he watched Qi Qingyun gazing into the heavens, he could not help becoming lost in thought.

The breeze brushed past the tips of her hair, making her black locks drift in the wind. Every strand seemed to weave a dream one could sink into. Her expression was distant, and her cheeks were pale and delicate.

But as Xiao Feng looked at her cheeks, he unconsciously recalled how red they had been not long ago. The contrast was striking, and that bashful crimson flush had deeply imprinted itself in his heart...

Coming to her side, Xiao Feng slowly sat down in imitation of her and softly asked, "Why did you come up to the roof?"

Qi Qingyun did not answer directly. She turned to him, her eyes hazy as she said, "The knight will be arriving soon. When that happens, I will go to the Pure Land to cultivate. Only great strength can protect the people we cherish. I will definitely become the strongest..."

Looking at Qi Qingyun's unfocused expression, Xiao Feng felt as though his soul had fallen into her eyes. His gaze never shifted as he said, "Qingyun... when I fought Ximen Qing today, I felt my profound veins stir. I feel that my opportunity for a breakthrough has arrived... Perhaps I will break through very soon. Once I do, I'll ask Patriarch Qi for your hand in marriage. All right?"

"I'll marry you in grand fashion and bring you home as my wife. When that time comes, no one will be able to stop me!"

Their hearts had long since become one. Only the restraints in Xiao Feng's heart still held them back...

Hearing Xiao Feng's promise, Qi Qingyun's lips curved into a smile. Rainbow-like brilliance bloomed within her misty eyes. "What if Sister Ling'er doesn't agree..."

Xiao Feng froze at those words. After a long while, he answered awkwardly, "Th-That... probably won't happen."

Then he said firmly, "Don't worry. If she refuses, I'll keep talking until she agrees, no matter how long it takes!"

Looking at Xiao Feng before her, Qi Qingyun's pink lips parted slightly. "I can wait however long it takes... In this life, I will marry no one but you. This vow will remain unchanged until death..."

Hearing Qi Qingyun's gentle vow with his own ears, Xiao Feng's heart melted... Looking at her soft pink lips... "Gulp." He unconsciously swallowed.

"I... I want to kiss you..." Xiao Feng blurted out.

The instant those words fell, a rush of heat surged into both their hearts, and crimson flooded their faces.

She lightly nodded her rosy head. "Mm~"

It was a faint sound, almost too quiet to hear, yet to Xiao Feng it resounded like thunder and shook his heart...

His head slowly moved closer and tilted to the side... The beauty before him gently closed her eyes and slightly raised her head...

A soft murmur sounded. They merely embraced, yet even the wind seemed to stop howling...

The love between childhood sweethearts had clearly withstood the test of time... But calamity was approaching... Where would everything go from here...

Flowing Wind City

There were even fewer people on the streets of Flowing Wind City today than usual, because many had gone to attend the Mystic Dao Assembly. But before long, figures began emerging one after another. Many of them were people who had attended the assembly and were leaving the Qi Family.

There had been a great many attendees at this assembly, and on their way home, the city that had usually been sparsely populated was suddenly filled with much more life.

But at that moment, several figures entered through the city gates.

The leader of the group wore a broad, dark blue robe that concealed not only her face, but her entire body. Several people dressed in fiery red garments followed around her.

Their expressions were arrogant. As they looked upon every blade of grass and tree in Flowing Wind City, their eyes revealed an intensely unpleasant contempt. They seemed utterly out of place among the people around them.

This caused many people to look their way, but the moment they glanced over, they immediately turned their eyes away again.

For although those outsiders were strange and arrogant, many people could also feel an inexplicable pressure descending from them... They only wanted to get away from those people as quickly as possible.

Once the pressure around them finally dissipated, one person said to his companion, "Honestly, this trip was definitely not in vain. Especially that flame Divine Doctor Xiao used at the end—it gave me goosebumps."

"Haha, I heard people say that was the Vermilion Bird Blaze!" his companion agreed.

The group of figures suddenly stopped...

Suddenly, the two people who had just been talking felt an enormous pressure descend upon them in an instant, freezing them stiff where they stood.

Following the direction from which the pressure came, they discovered that the one releasing it was actually a person in a blue robe. Although her figure was concealed beneath the robe, her excessively alluring and exquisite curves made it clear that she was a woman...

The blue-robed woman slowly asked, "What does the Vermilion Bird Blaze that you mentioned look like? I have never seen it before, so I would like to learn a little about it."

Seeing that she was merely asking a question, one of them immediately relaxed. After recalling it for a moment, he said, "It was probably crimson gold... It seemed to have a faint dark red color within it as well."

"Could you tell me this person's name?"

The two men looked wary, but sensing the immense pressure weighing upon them, they slowly replied, "Xiao Feng, Divine Doctor Xiao. Don't you know him?"

"Oh... so that's how it is." The blue-robed woman slowly nodded. "Thank you. We are outsiders, so we may not be very familiar with this place. Sorry to trouble you."

Feeling the pressure on their bodies disappear, they hurriedly waved their hands. "It's nothing, it's nothing."

Without waiting for a response, they quickly fled as though escaping for their lives.

The blue-robed woman turned toward the people beside her and said, "Vermilion Bird Blaze... This time, perhaps we have found the right place."

One of them said, "I say, perhaps we merely happened upon an exile cast out by the Empire and stranded in a foreign land. And asking around every time is such a bother. This miserable little city doesn't even have a Divine Lord. Why not just slaughter them all? It would save us so much—"

But before he could finish, he stopped. Though the blue-robed woman said nothing, the pressure crushing down upon him was enough to show that she... was very angry.

The blue-robed woman spoke softly, "I told you long ago: never underestimate anyone. The fact that they have no Divine Lord may not be due to a lack of talent, but simply because they lack good cultivation resources."

"Being born in the Vermilion Bird Empire is something you may take pride in, but it is absolutely not a reason for you to look down on others!"

"I will only say this one last time. Do not make me repeat myself..."

The man immediately lowered his head and admitted his mistake. "I was arrogant. Thank you for forgiving me, Blue-Robed Envoy..."

There were many people in the Medical Clinic today. Most of the injured had been hurt while attending the Mystic Dao Assembly. At this moment, only Xiao Ling'er remained in the clinic. She worked until very late before treating and bandaging the wounds of everyone who had come.

"Divine Doctor Xiao is truly an angel descended to earth."

"Yes, whoever gets to marry Divine Doctor Xiao will be truly blessed."

"..."

"Divine Doctor Xiao, how are Huo Rulie's injuries now? Can his eyes recover?" The one asking was Situ Hao, head of the Si Family. As soon as the competition ended, he had brought Huo Ling'er and Situ Yao to the Medical Clinic to check on Huo Rulie's condition.

Huo Rulie's eyes were currently covered in white bandages, making anyone who saw him unable to resist worrying. Huo Ling'er gripped his hand tightly, terrified that he might truly go blind in the future.

"Don't worry. Fortunately, you brought him here in time, so there is no serious problem now. You only need to apply the medicine and have him take his medicine regularly. He will gradually recover with time."

"Ling'er, did you hear that? Divine Doctor Xiao said it's fine, so it will definitely be fine." Situ Yao comforted Huo Ling'er at her side.

"Okay," Huo Ling'er replied timidly.

"Since that is the case, I will not disturb Divine Doctor Xiao any longer. We will take our leave first." After confirming that Huo Rulie was basically out of danger, he bade Xiao Ling'er farewell.

"Okay." Xiao Ling'er nodded.

"There's one more thing." Situ Yao suddenly popped out and said, "Sister Ling'er, when Xiao Feng comes back, don't forget to have him come to the Si Family to play with me. It's so boring cultivating alone. We already made an agreement."

"Haha, Yao'er, don't worry. I'll remind Feng'er not to forget your agreement."

"But Brother Feng was so handsome today! That Du Kongpo insulted Sister Ling'er, and Brother Feng kicked him straight to the ground. He even shouted something so embarrassing. Sister Ling'er, do you want to hear it?"

At those words, a rosy flush rose on Xiao Ling'er's cheeks. Almost everyone who had come to the Medical Clinic for treatment today and attended the Mystic Dao Assembly had brought up the matter, but hearing Situ Yao mention it again still made her feel bashful.

"D-Don't say it. I know."

"Okay..." Situ Yao replied brightly.

"Then let's go. We won't disturb Divine Doctor Xiao any further." Situ Hao took Situ Yao's hand and led everyone out of the Medical Clinic.

"Sister Ling'er, don't forget to remind Brother Feng..."

"Okay..." Xiao Ling'er watched the Si Family leave before slowly coming back to herself.

Thinking of what those people who had come for treatment told her, she could not help blushing. "My Ling'er..." Xiao Ling'er murmured softly, a smile appearing on her lips.

"Divine Doctor Xiao, what has made you so happy? Why not tell me as well?"

At that moment, several figures entered through the entrance of the Medical Clinic. The leader wore a blue robe. She was the very person outside the city who had been called the Blue-Robed Envoy.

She slowly lowered her hood, revealing an alluring face that could make men lose their breath. Her eyes were tender as water, her red lips passionate as fire, and her brows and eyes seductive and enchanting. This face... could topple a nation or bring disaster upon the world...

"Fu Chi Yao..." The smile on Xiao Ling'er's lips vanished, and shock appeared in her eyes.

"I still think Medical Immortal sounds better. What do you think—Bai Ling'er?" Fu Chi Yao greeted her with a smile, as though she were an old friend they had not seen for many years...

"..."

Though Xiao Ling'er showed surprise, she quickly concealed it. "Whether Bai Ling'er or Xiao Ling'er, they are merely names. There is no difference."

"That is true..." Fu Chi Yao slowly said. "But you, after all these years, truly made us search hard for you."

"Speaking of which, I have a question. Why did you stop running? I heard from people nearby that you have remained here for nearly eighteen years. I thought you would flee to an extremely remote place, but I never expected you to settle in Flowing Wind City and remain here for a full eighteen years..."

Xiao Ling'er...