Proposing Marriage

Li Hao integrated the grievances of the past few days into a single, furious sword strike. It was not something Tian Boguang, who had just entered the Houtian realm and excelled at Qinggong, could withstand.

With two swift slashes, Tian Boguang's arms were severed from his body.

"Ah!" Seeing Tian Boguang's horrific state, Yi Lin couldn't help but cover her mouth.

She had no right to pity Tian Boguang. If it weren't for her husband's intervention, Senior Brother Linghu would have already died, and she herself would have surely suffered unspeakable torment, wishing for death.

"I will take your life with my next sword strike." Li Hao was exceptionally excited now. He hadn't expected Yan Shisan's Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking to be so formidable. Tian Boguang, whose Internal Energy cultivation was at the same level as his, was surprisingly no match for it.

"Brother, please spare his life." Just as Li Hao was preparing to attempt his first kill in Zongwu, a booming voice stopped him.

"Who are you? An accomplice of Tian Boguang?" Li Hao asked curiously.

The newcomer was about two meters tall, a giant in this world.

"No, no, no. I have no relation to him. I am Tie Shou from the Six Doors in the Capital City. This man ruined the purity of nine women three years ago in the Capital City, and I have been pursuing him ever since. However, his Qinggong is exceptional, and I haven't been able to catch him. So, I hope Brother will give me face today and let me take him back to the Capital City to be dealt with by the authorities." Tie Shou cupped his hands, showing great politeness.

He had no choice but to be polite. With just two sword strikes, he had crippled the renowned Tian Boguang. If he were to step forward, he'd likely be fodder.

"So it's Tie Shou of the Four Great Constables! I wonder if Divine Marquis Zhuge is in good health." Li Hao said with a chuckle. Damn it, what's the meaning of the Four Great Constables intruding into The Smiling, Proud Wanderer? My brain can't keep up, my head is buzzing.

"My master is in very good health. Brother, what is your surname? Do you know my master?" Tie Shou was momentarily stunned. Divine Marquis Zhuge had been in seclusion for decades, yet this young man actually knew of his existence in the martial world. He was no simple person!

"I am Li Hao of the Amorous Sword. I merely heard my master mention the Divine Marquis, so I took the liberty of asking. As for this fellow, he bullied my wife, so I was a bit heavy-handed." Li Hao patted Yi Lin's perky backside as he introduced her.

"Your honorable couple is truly... unique!" Tie Shou thought for a long time before finally uttering the word "unique."

Damn it, you young people are so wild. A nun hasn't even renounced her vows and you're already embracing each other. I wonder if you play cards at night.

"Heh, don't you find this quite charming? You can take Tian Boguang with you. Without his arms, he can't do much evil anymore." Li Hao said indifferently.

"Then thank you, Young Hero Li, for your understanding. This is my token. If you have any matters in the future, Young Hero Li can directly use this token to seek help from the authorities." Tie Shou handed over his waist token.

This young man knew of Divine Marquis Zhuge, and judging by his tone, he learned of him from his master. From his attitude towards me, his master and my master might be old friends.

I must get to know this talented young man well.

"Certainly, certainly." Li Hao accepted the waist token without politeness. This item represented official status and might be useful in the future.

"Thank you, Senior, for saving my life. Linghu Chong of Mount Hua thanks you." After Tie Shou escorted Tian Boguang away, Linghu Chong, who had been standing nearby, quickly came forward to express his gratitude.

"Senior Brother Linghu, I should be thanking you. If you hadn't stopped Tian Boguang, I'm afraid I would have fallen victim to his wicked clutches before my husband could intervene." Seeing that Li Hao seemed displeased with Linghu Chong, Yi Lin spoke up to thank him herself.

"The Five Peaks Sword Sect shares the same spirit. If Junior Sister is in trouble, Linghu Chong naturally should..."

"Is this going to go on forever? Wife, where are we going next?" Li Hao held Yi Lin in his arms, reluctant to let go.

The system is truly magical. Yi Lin was wearing a robe, and it even knew her specific measurements.

"Husband, we came to Hengyang to attend Uncle Liu Zhengfeng of the Hengshan Sect's Golden Basin Hand-washing ceremony. So, I need to go to Uncle Liu Zhengfeng's house first to meet up with my master and the others. Then, I'll discuss our matter with them." Yi Lin said, sounding a little embarrassed.

A nun renouncing her vows to get married was probably the biggest farce in the history of the Hengshan Sect.

"Don't worry. With your husband here, I guarantee the betrothal gifts will satisfy the old abbess." Li Hao said brazenly.

Seeing Li Hao openly flirting with Yi Lin in front of him, Linghu Chong was filled with resentment. Damn it, I took dozens of hits and lost several pounds of blood, yet I didn't get anything out of it, while Li Hao reaped all the benefits.

Boundless resentment made Linghu Chong's heart turn dark.

What Linghu Chong didn't know was that Feng Qingyang had only taught him the Nine Solitary Swords because he saw how badly Tian Boguang had beaten him. Now that Tian Boguang was gone, his Nine Solitary Swords were also in limbo.

At the foot of Mount Heng, within the manor of Liu Zhengfeng, the junior sect brother of the Hengshan Sect Leader, gongs and drums were beating, lanterns and banners were hung, and people were coming and going. It was a scene of bustling festivity.

Li Hao had accompanied Yi Lin here for two days. Yi Lin had already shed her monastic robes and changed into the attire of an ordinary woman.

In a few more months, once her hair grew out, she would undoubtedly be an exceptional beauty.

Recalling their return two days prior, Yi Lin's master, Abbess Dingyi, had looked at Li Hao embracing Yi Lin with extreme displeasure, finding fault with him from every angle.

Li Hao had initially not wanted to tolerate her, but then he thought that after all, she had raised Yi Lin for over a decade, and he didn't want to upset Yi Lin.

So, he presented his betrothal gift: 50 Lesser Rejuvenation Pills.

Upon seeing the fifty Lesser Rejuvenation Pills, Abbesses Dingxian, Dingjing, and Dingyi of the Hengshan Sect collectively prostrated themselves.

One Lesser Rejuvenation Pill represented a life. As long as there was still a breath left, one could be instantly restored. Thus, with Li Hao's sincerity, the three abbesses agreed to let Yi Lin renounce her vows. From then on, Yi Lin would be a lay disciple of the Hengshan Sect.

Furthermore, the head steward of the Hengshan Sect had subtly indicated that as long as Li Hao's intentions were sincere, he could pick any young female disciple from the Hengshan Sect he desired.

Li Hao thought long and hard but ultimately decided against picking anyone. After all, besides Yi Lin, no one else from the Hengshan Sect was listed in the Gallery of Beauties. As for serving as guards, their martial arts were too poor. Therefore, Li Hao declined Abbess Dingxian's kind offer.

That evening, Li Hao served tea to Abbess Dingyi and then retreated to Yi Lin's room.

After a night of passion, Li Hao praised the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon countless times. Through systematic study, his combat power had increased by more than tenfold, and the improvement in his stamina was immeasurable.

Although he couldn't achieve the Yellow Emperor's feat of "consorting with a thousand maidens a day," he was quite capable of "consorting with seven maidens a night."

It truly lived up to its reputation as an Ancient Divine Tome introduced by the system.

In the morning, Yi Lin hobbled out to pay her respects to Abbess Dingyi.

Seeing Yi Lin's disheveled state, Abbess Dingyi handed her an ancient book. Li Hao didn't know the content of the ancient book, but he only knew that as soon as Yi Lin picked it up, her entire face turned bright red.