A Belated Surprise

Despite his attraction, Zhou Huan held his wife's hand and strolled around the Outer Court for another half hour before finally arriving at the Sea God Lake.

Zhang Lexuan watched the ripples on the lake surface, finding the place still peaceful and serene, and said with a pleasant mood, "I still remember this is where we met for the second time after you enrolled at Shrek."

Hearing this, Zhou Huan was also moved. She gently put her arm around Zhang Lexuan's slender waist and said, "Yes, I was so happy at the time. I thought I would only have a chance to see you after entering the Inner Court."

Zhang Lexuan leaned her head on Zhou Huan's shoulder and whispered, "So you were already plotting against me back then? Such a young age and already doing bad things."

His tone carried a hint of reproach, yet also concealed a touch of joy.

Zhou Huan smiled and said, "It's not that I'm young. If you include my memories from my past life, I'm actually about twenty years older than you."

After hearing this, Zhang Lexuan gently patted Zhou Huan's chest and said, "Then why do you keep calling me 'Sister Lexuan Sister Lexuan' every day? Aren't you ashamed?"

Uh... I guess all women care so much about their age?

Zhou Huan felt somewhat helpless, but this is a fantasy world, so what if there's a slight age difference? Besides, you're a cultivator.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Huan asked, "Then from now on, I won't call you 'sister' anymore? I'll just call you 'wife' or 'Lexuan'?"

However, Zhang Lexuan shook her head decisively and said softly, "No, you can call me 'wife' in private. Calling me 'wife' all the time won't have a good influence in the academy. Just call me Sister Lexuan, it sounds much better. Even if we're married, I'll still be your Senior Disciple Sister."

Zhou Huan: "..." So, wife, you still want to be the older sister, right? This damn competitive spirit.

In fact, Zhou Huan didn't think there was anything wrong with calling his wife "Sister Lexuan"; on the contrary, it was a bit... well, a bit exciting.

Having a beautiful older woman as a wife—those who know, know; no explanation needed.

Zhou Huan can tell you with absolute certainty that this is absolutely not a fetish; it's a great way for couples to enhance their relationship.

So Zhou Huan said, "Then, my dear Senior Disciple Sister, let's go home."

Zhang Lexuan nodded slightly. "Okay."

She hasn't been back to her home on Sea God Island for a long time.

Then, Zhou Huan took Zhang Lexuan's hand and walked on the water. After only a few steps, as if shrinking the distance, they arrived at Sea God Island in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Lexuan was instantly stunned.

It wasn't because Zhou Huan was fast, but because at that moment the entire Sea God Island was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and covered with bright red "double happiness" characters.

Her house, in particular, was not only decorated festively and beautifully, but also had a long red carpet that stretched from the front door all the way to her feet, as if waiting for her, the lady of the house, to return.

There weren't many people present, just Xiao Xiao, Wen Xiaoshuai, Wang Qingya, Ye Guyi, Nan Qiuqiu, Ma Xiaotao, and a few Pavilion Elder, totaling about ten people.

Xu Xiaomeng and Bai Paopao were also there, but they didn't know beforehand because Zhou Huan stood Xu Xiaomeng up. So Xu Xiaomeng took Bai Paopao out to play for the past two days, hoping to run into the unscrupulous teacher.

Well, they all came back with their teacher's wife.

Putting aside Xu Xiaomeng's complicated feelings, at this moment, Zhang Lexuan's eyes were also a little moist as she looked at her husband.

Clearly, he was moved.

Although she said she didn't want a wedding, how could she not be touched that her husband was willing to put so much effort into making her happy?

No wonder she had a vague feeling that Sea God Island was isolated by something. She thought Shrek had invented some kind of defensive Soul Tool again, so she didn't force herself to use her divine sense to investigate. It turns out that her husband was going to give her a surprise.

"Honey, thank you."

Ignoring the intense gazes of the crowd, Zhang Lexuan took Zhou Huan's arm and spoke softly.

Zhou Huan and kissed his wife's forehead, saying, "No need to thank me, it's what a husband should do, and a bride should definitely look like a bride."

At this moment, Xiao Xiao, Wang Qingya, Ma Xiaotao, and other women walked over.

Ma Xiaotao grabbed Zhang Lexuan and gave her a tight hug, almost bursting into tears. "Senior Disciple Sister, it's so good to see you back! If Zhou Huan hadn't been so insistent on not letting me go, I would have come to see you days ago. Xiaotao missed you so much!"

Zhou Huan's eyelids twitched at the sight. Damn it, Ma Xiaotao, don't you dare bump into my wife while carrying the ball!

Besides, my husband and I have been happily cultivating the Joyful Path these past few days. What are you doing here? Are you just a third wheel, adding your own light and heat?

Even Xiao Xiao couldn't hold back any longer. After pulling Ma Xiaotao away, she said, "Senior Xiao Tao, please don't try to put on a show in front of Senior Disciple Sister just to resign from your position as Pavilion Master. Senior Disciple Sister is the main character today."

Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaotao glared at Xiao Xiao, annoyed. "You're so nosy."

"Oh, I see," Zhou Huan silently rolled her eyes. "I never expected that you, this Flame Demon with thick eyebrows and big eyes, would try to shirk responsibility and hand over the position of Pavilion Master to Sister Lexuan."

That won't do. What if it exhausts my wife? I absolutely cannot agree to that.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Qingya and Xiao Xiao each took Zhang Lexuan's left and right hands, saying, "Senior Disciple Sister, come on, let's go change into your wedding dress. It was specially ordered from Tianyi Celestial Garment Pavilion in Falling Shore City, and dozens of people worked on it for three days and three nights straight. Senior Disciple Sister, you'll definitely love it."

Before Zhang Lexuan could even speak, she was pulled away by Xiao Xiao and her self-appointed bridesmaids.

Only Zhou Huan, Wen Xiaoshuai, and a few elders of the Sea God Pavilion Elder remained, watching the show with smiles on their faces.

Wen Xiaoshuai patted Zhou Huan on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Congratulations, brother."

Zhou Huan patted Wen Xiaoshuai on the shoulder in return, saying, "The wedding night is indeed a great joy in life, but brother, you're not going to have to wait another five years before I can congratulate you, are you? At our age, most people's kids are probably old enough to be enrolled in Shrek."

In recent years, Wen Xiaoshuai has gained Godhead and has the means to stay by Wang Qingya's side for a long time. He confessed his feelings to Wang Qingya, and the two officially got together. However, their progress is obviously a bit slow, and they seem to be still in the innocent stage of holding hands, which makes people anxious.

Hearing what Zhou Huan said, Wen Xiaoshuai blushed slightly in embarrassment and said, "My situation is different. Qingya's parents are High God-level powerhouses, while I'm not even Limit Douluo yet. Moreover, those of us who possess Godhead will definitely be able to break through to the god level in the future and have long lifespans, so there's no need to rush."

Zhou Huan rolled her eyes speechlessly. "You know you have Godhead, and you're no less capable than Qingya, so just boldly propose to Uncle Wang and Aunt Ling. What are you afraid of?"

As Wen Xiaoshuai pushed Zhou Huan into the house, he said, "Today is your big day. Why are you always criticizing me? Come on, come on, you should go change into your groom's clothes."

Zhou Huan sighed helplessly. This guy was incredibly fierce in a fight, but he was a complete coward when it came to this. He had so many concerns. So what if he had a couple of High God-level in-laws? What was there to be nervous about? Didn't he also have a God King level brother?

However, that kid is right. Today is my big day, so I won't nag him. It'll make me feel like his father.

The thought of seeing his beautiful wife in her Phoenix Coronet and Rosy Gauze soon filled Zhou Huan with excitement.

What man wouldn't want to see the girl he loves draped in a red veil and dressed in wedding attire?