The Dao and the Demonic Path Stand Shoulder to Shoulder
Even Qin Yi, a veteran of countless battles, was completely dumbfounded at this moment, utterly at a loss for what to do.
Today is theoretically Yu Shang's Bridal Night... although it has been ruined beyond recognition, and people have almost forgotten that it ever happened, even Qin Yi almost forgot... but it is indeed the wedding night.
Once the business was over, the guests went back to their room to rest, leaving the couple alone. Qin Yi himself was so absorbed in the business that he forgot about it, but Meng Qingying remembered.
It all stemmed from Yu Shang's earlier comment. "Tonight we'll have our wedding night, you guys stay in the guest rooms..."
I still hold a grudge to this day.
When Minghe realized what was happening, only one thought remained in her mind, "What a vixen."
But why does it feel so good? The Little Daoist Nun calmly turned her head to look at the moonlight outside the window, secretly observing the expression of the person in question out of the corner of her eye.
Yu Shang's face turned as red as a sunset, and she said through gritted teeth, "I'm sorry, but our clan doesn't have the etiquette of treating guests with one's husband. Perhaps your clan does?"
"I see..." Meng Qingying seemed to have expected this and responded preparedly, "Well then, we still have many details to discuss. How about we have a long talk tonight?"
Yu Shang nearly flipped the table. "Meng Qingying, you shameless!"
Meng Qingying said leisurely, "It seems the Saintess isn't very concerned about such important clan matters. Is she actually neglecting the more important negotiations?"
Who started this discussion about stealing men?
Yu Shang was furious, turning to Minghe and saying, "Daoist Master, say something! How can you stand by and watch this?"
"Huh?" What does the Minghe passage have to do with me? Anyway, I'm not the one in the bridal chamber...
Meng Qingying glanced over as well, and said calmly, "Does the Daoist Master also think that matters of the Netherworld are more important?"
His gaze held a hidden threat, implying that the two "guests" were on the same side in dealing with this winged person, and that the other had better watch out.
After hesitating for a long time, Minghe finally managed to squeeze out, "I... am just a passerby, to be honest, that's true."
Yu Shang: "?"
Qin Yi: "..."
The Liusu and the dog inside the ring, hugging its belly, almost made me laugh so hard I choked.
In the end, Qin Yi teetered on the edge of disaster. "I think I can handle two of them without much trouble, want to give it a try?"
The next moment, Qin Yi, who was courting death, was overturned by Meng Qingying and Yu Shang and beaten to a pulp.
Minghe jumped aside, glanced at Qin Yi crouching on the ground with his head in his hands, silently wished him well, then turned and ran away, lifting the hem of her Daoist robe.
Who could possibly handle this...?
After running a long way, Minghe finally saw a rather large lotus pond, breathed a sigh of relief, slowed his pace, and strolled to the edge of the pond.
The white swans, which are almost totem-like creatures of the Winged Human Race, love this kind of pond water. Their settlements must have similar environments, and the place where the distinguished guest resides naturally has one as well.
It was springtime, and the lotus flowers hadn't yet bloomed, nor were the lotus leaves fully unfurled. As far as the eye could see, a refreshing green stretched out, with lovely patches of jade-like leaves dotting the pond. A gentle evening breeze carried the crisp air, and moonlight shone on the pond, shimmering on the ripples created by the wind, like the gaze of a master—distant, profound, and slightly mischievous.
Minghe's mind gradually calmed down.
Those who cultivate the Tao, having spent their entire lives purifying their minds and abstaining from desires, are always at a loss when around him. If his fellow disciples from the Celestial Pivot Divine Palace were to see this, they would probably all think that he had Body Seizing someone...
Minghe chuckled and shook his head, then put his hands behind his back and looked down at the pond, enjoying the tranquility of the night.
This is indeed the scenery and Quiet Serenity she loves.
Looking at it after the noise subsides, it reveals a certain Daoist essence.
The pond water was clear, reflecting her face, where one could still vaguely see the lingering rosy cheeks and the slightly angry smile.
"From behind, you'd seem like you don't exist." Meng Qingying's voice came from behind. "It's really puzzling why someone as naturally a hermit as you would get so deeply involved with him."
Minghe didn't turn around, but laughed and said, "You're not going to fight over the Cauldron anymore?"
"My goal has been achieved." Meng Qingying walked to her side, and together they looked down at the pond. She said casually, "When I brought up that, I knew Yu Shang would never agree, but this commotion ruined the atmosphere and only made things more awkward."
Minghe seemed to realize something. "You were just trying to sabotage their plans, not actually stealing anything."
"How could they possibly steal it? No matter what, this is their Bridal Night. Unless Qin Yi is completely heartless, there is absolutely no way he would leave Yu Shang."
"Then wouldn't you be harming others without benefiting yourself?"
"I am Witch."
Minghe remained silent.
Meng Qingying said calmly, "Who told you and me to be so stubborn? Neither of us acknowledges him as our man, so we can't be assertive enough."
Minghe, "You're just being stubborn. I'm different from you; I genuinely want to be just fellow Daoists with him."
Meng Qingying said, "But you like him."
"Yes." Minghe did not deny it, but said, "Feelings will eventually fade, but the Heavenly Dao is eternal."
"I really don't know if you are the demons, or if I am the demon."
Minghe stared intently at the reflection of the two people standing side by side in the water, and after a long while said, "This is the inevitable trend on the path to immortality. We just chose the shortest path."
Meng Qingying laughed and said, "You make the path to immortality sound so lonely and desolate, then what's worth pursuing so desperately?"
Minghe said calmly, "You're the same. Why bring it up? Why are you so stubborn with him? Don't you know the answer yourself?"
A look of surprise flashed in Meng Qingying's eyes, and she remained silent for a moment.
The clear pond water reflected two slender figures, their Daoist robes pristine, their shadows enigmatic. Standing side by side, they seemed to be on the same path.
"How far have you progressed in integrating the Netherworld?" Minghe suddenly broke the silence.
Meng Qingying hesitated for a moment.
Minghe, "If it's classified information and inconvenient to disclose, then let's leave it at that."
"It was originally classified, but since it's you..." Meng Qingying smiled and said, "There are two important fragments that haven't been connected yet, but the rest are almost done."
Which two pieces?
"The Nether River Blood Sea... The River Styx, not the Minghe. Don't look at me like that."
Minghe withdrew her gaze, and for a moment she felt a pang of fear.
Meng Qingying continued, "The other one... is the site of the High Antiquity Nether Emperor Sect Ruins. They survived the war between immortals and gods, but for some reason, they perished along with the collapse of the Netherworld. This remains a mystery to this day. My master won't tell you, but does your Celestial Pivot Divine Palace have any records of it?"
"No," Minghe. "This part of history seems to be blank. It's like after the Immortal-God Calamity, a past event was hidden in the dust of the underworld."
Meng Qingying said, "My intuition tells me it's related to my... past life. So this is the most important thing for me now. No matter what the Winged Human Race decide, there's no going back."
Minghe remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "If I participate, would you agree? I... would participate in a private capacity."
Meng Qingying was taken aback. "You? You're involved, helping me?"
"Yes," Minghe said in a low voice, "I also feel that this matter is related to my past life."
Meng Qingying suddenly turned to look at her.
Minghe gazed at him calmly.
After watching for a while, the two smiled slightly at the same time.
According to Jade True Person's theory, if one is a reincarnated being, then upon reaching this level of cultivation, one will begin to vaguely sense things from one's past life.
Now they are both... Huiyang.