The clan leader actually praised him outright. "Esteemed Son-in-law, your ingenuity truly reaches everywhere—even matters of the bed can serve the Dao! I have cultivated for six thousand years, yet a peerless genius like you is something I have seen only once in my life!"
Lin Su hurriedly demurred. "Clan Leader, you flatter me. The credit for this matter... the credit chiefly belongs to the Saintess!"
"You two are husband and wife, one body—why be so polite? Ying'er is openhearted by nature and unconcerned with trifles; she does not understand much about schemes. Esteemed Son-in-law, teach her more in the future. Let us not speak of this today. This is the first meeting between father-in-law and son-in-law—let us drink three cups!" With a gentle wave of the clan leader's hand, the tavern seemed to rise without limit.
In a single step, they arrived above the starry sky.
All surrounding noise vanished.
A tea table lay before them, starlight swirling over it as well.
Qingying poured wine for her father and her husband. At this moment, her heart blossomed with joy.
In just two short hours, her greatest wish had become reality.
During the first hour and a half, she and him had consummated their union, soaring in bliss.
Afterward, she had been a little worried, afraid that complications might arise on her father's side and bring such happiness to a premature collapse.
And now? The bliss had come, the reassurance had come, and her father had directly acknowledged him.
What was more, he had given this matter a startling definition: it was merit, merit for resolving a great crisis for Thousand Spirit Mountain! Oh heavens, it was merit!
The clan leader raised his wine cup. "Esteemed Son-in-law, the Great Calamity of Heartlessness is approaching. Thousand Spirit Mountain will appear upon