It Really Was Too Sour...

[The previous chapter had some content added (I forgot to change it when I was writing it). The content is: Bai Jiu Yi learned that Jiang Yuni had come to White Emperor City.]

As the number of guests increased, Jiang Lin, who had long since memorized the appearances of those rebellious lords, kept greeting them.

While greeting them, Jiang Lin discreetly handed them a note.

Although they were confused at first, they immediately understood after receiving the note and quickly became familiar with Jiang Lin.

Amidst the blessings from all the feudal lords, Jiang Lin felt like the most successful classmate attending a reunion ten years after high school...

To be honest, Jiang Lin was also very panicked.

However, he wanted to see how the feudal lords would react, so that he could find out whether Wu Su Su had exposed herself.

Fortunately, when he became familiar with these feudal lords, he observed their micro-expressions and felt that each of them not only believed that he was indeed a spy for the Demon Race World, but also had some respect for him.

This is absolutely not an act, nor is it necessary.

Because Wu Su Su needs to do is tell these feudal lords, "I don't know that Jiang Lin. He's just bluffing. Bai Jiu Yi must Falling Realm and been injured, which is why he needs to confuse the public and buy time."

Then none of these feudal lords would even want to perform; they'd probably just smash their cups and shout, "You're a group of bastards!"

The Engagement Banquet was attended not only by feudal lords, but also by officials of the third rank and above from the White Empire, as well as Golden Core Realm cultivators and above from the Ten Thousand Demons Continent who came to join in the fun.

Among them were cultivators from other countries and sects who happened to be traveling to White Emperor City and joining in the fun, as well as sects that were on good terms with the White Empire.

After all, it's said that Bai Jiu Yi, the White Empire Ruler, is the most beautiful woman in the world. If I could catch a glimpse of her beauty today, it would be worthwhile.

Just as Jiang Lin and the others were raising their glasses in celebration, the palace doors slowly opened as the appointed time arrived.

Almost all the monks looked up in curiosity.

For a fleeting moment, everyone held their breath.

A woman in a light blue dress walked slowly towards them, accompanied by two maids.

The woman still had that ordinary bamboo skewer pinned behind her head, as if, to her, the perfect silver hair ornament was nothing more than that.

But it was this ordinary bamboo skewer that brought her ethereal beauty closer, reducing the sense of distance and adding to her ordinariness.

Even so, her almost perfect face made all the cultivators present unable to look away.

She wasn't wearing a veil today. Actually, Bai Jiu Yi only wore a veil when walking in the mortal world to avoid causing unnecessary commotion; she took it off the rest of the time because it was quite uncomfortable.

As for why he wore a veil when facing Jiang Lin before, perhaps it was a sign of a slight inferiority complex.

This feeling is similar to when you like someone and always feel Xiao Xiao insecure.

Although it's unnecessary, if she lacks self-confidence, how can other women in the world live?

But that's just how girls think.

After removing the veil, Jiang Lin already felt that Bai Jiu Yi's appearance was so beautiful that adding any makeup would be superfluous.

However, the light red eyeliner added even more allure to her already delicate eyes, and the pale vermilion on her cherry lips made them look like fresh, tender cherries.

Jiang Lin didn't know who did the makeup, but Jiang Lin knew the rouge and cinnabar used were definitely not ordinary.

Jiang Lin found himself unable to look away.

But Jiang Lin really can't be blamed for this.

Not to mention all the males present, even the women were staring intently...

Seeing Jiang Lin's unwavering gaze, the woman's heart was already filled with Xiao Xiao joy, and she even felt a little smug.

It doesn't matter who else is involved; as long as he likes me, that's enough.

and...

After hearing that Jiang Yuni was coming, I spent a long time redoing my makeup, all to outshine her! I just didn't want to lose to her!

However, as her Divine Sense swept over the thousands of guests in the palace, Bai Jiu Yi was slightly surprised.

Didn't I hear that Jiang Yuni has already entered White Emperor City? She would definitely be at the engagement banquet, but why can't I sense her presence?

Trailing a floor-length, ice-blue Narcissus Dress, the woman walked gracefully to Jiang Lin on the high steps and knelt down beside him, like an extremely beautiful daffodil in full bloom.

With her head bowed and eyes lowered, the youngest daughter sitting beside Jiang Lin stunned all the feudal lords.

It's truly unbelievable that Bai Jiu Yi was once so cruel and cold-blooded, like an iceberg, would show such an expression.

Everyone looked away from Jiang Lin, then picked up a lemon from the table and took a big bite.

It's so sour...

The Number One Beauty Under Heaven, the White Empire Ruler, a cultivator at the Upper Five Realms! With such a Dao Companion, what more could one ask for?

As for those humans and demons who seemed to want to kill him with their eyes, Jiang Lin secretly felt a sense of satisfaction.

It's like taking your beautifully dressed, school beauty girlfriend shopping.

Jiang Lin used to be the one throwing lighters.

Now, I've finally become the one who got the lighter thrown at me.

However, Jiang Lin did feel that Jiu Yi was acting a little strange.

Jiang Lin felt that she seemed unusually well-behaved today, like a docile kitten.

Or perhaps it's more like she wants to show off her feminine strength, and challenge someone?

Meanwhile, in an inn in White Emperor City, a woman sat on the bed, hugging herself. Her long black hair cascaded down her shoulders and curled on the bed. She buried her head between her legs and remained silent for a long time.

Ever since learning that Jiang Lin was going to marry Bai Jiu Yi from White Emperor City, Jiang Yuni was completely distraught, even contemplating storming into the White Emperor City palace with a long sword in hand.

But...

Jiang Yuni hadn't taken more than a few steps when she became deeply conflicted.

What if Little Linlin really likes that White Empire Ruler?

What if Little Linlin really doesn't want him anymore?

If I rushed over there myself, Little Linlin would just be holding Bai Jiu Yi and telling me to get lost...

Besides, if Little Linlin really likes her, wouldn't she hate him if he went and caused trouble for Little Linlin Bai Jiu Yi like this...?

As Jiang Yuni thought about it, she felt a pang of sadness, and after returning to the inn, she felt terrible.

Memories of the past with Little Linlin flashed through my mind...

"You big liar! You promised to be with me forever! Little Lin, you big liar!"

Finally raising her eyes, Jiang Yuni softly cursed, her eyes filled with tears.

"Mommy..."

Seeing her mother's sad face, Little Niannian climbed onto the bed and gently shook her mother's arm.

For Little Niannian, all she knew was that Daddy must have made Mommy angry, but she didn't know why...

"Mommy, don't be angry. Daddy loves you very much. Mommy, you have to believe Daddy."

Seeing her mother's heartbroken appearance, Niannian's eyes also welled up with tears, and her voice was filled with a heartbreaking sob.

"Niannian..."

Looking up at Niannian, the woman wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and gently hugged her daughter.

"Niannian is right... Mom should trust Dad..."

Little Lin must have been forced! Thank you, Niannian, we'll go rescue Little Linlin right now!