"Nezha, hurry and turn into my likeness. Help me deal with someone.
My big sister and the others all went down to the mortal realm. I need to find them and bring them back!"
"Weren't you supposed to split into two groups and go down there to have fun? How come you're the only one left?"
Nezha's eyes lit up with curiosity as he whispered,
"Did your sisters leave you out?"
"Ugh, it's all because of Xiao Qi. She said someone in the mortal realm was cooking with a Merit Sacred Artifact.
She lured Third Sister, Fourth Sister, and the others down there. Every last one of them insisted on going.
Now Mother is hurrying us along. We're supposed to accompany her at Yaochi before the Peach Banquet.
Mother has already sent someone to hurry us up, and they still haven't come back. How can I not be worried?"
"A Merit Sacred Artifact?"
Nezha set down the spirit fruit in his hand, and his eyes gleamed even brighter.
Ever since he had merged with this lotus incarnation, he had gained Golden Immortal Magic Power and a physical body.
But his cultivation had been limited from then on, and he had never been able to break through.
He was also restrained by the Exquisite Pagoda, leaving him without freedom.
The only way to escape this predicament was through merit.
He needed to cleanse himself with great merit, completely merging his primordial spirit and physical body into one.
Only then could he break through the limits of his physical body and gain the chance to advance.
"Exactly. They went too far, leaving me at home all by myself to keep watch."
"They've really gone too far. They must be reprimanded.
By the way, Second Princess, do you know where the Eldest Princess and the others are?"
Nezha's little face filled with indignation as he scolded them in solidarity with Zhang Tianyang.
Zhang Tianyang's expression improved considerably, and she nodded repeatedly.
"Right? They've gone too far. Xiao Qi said they were in a place called Zhao Family Village.
There should be a teleportation record at the South Heaven Gate, so I can just ask there.
Besides, they never answer when I send them a message. It's so infuriating!"
Zhang Tianyang said angrily. Nezha nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Second Princess, don't worry. Maybe the message was blocked because the Eldest Princess ran into a powerful enemy.
How about this? You stay here and keep watch. I'll go bring the Eldest Princess and the others back for you!"
With that, Nezha leaped into the air. Wind and fire surged beneath his feet as two golden wheels spun.
Before Zhang Tianyang could stop him, Nezha had already vanished.
"Nezha, come back! Ahhh!"
Watching the direction in which Nezha had disappeared, Zhang Tianyang ground her teeth in anger.
Damn it! They were all damn it!
Zhang Tianyang formed a hand seal, and a glimmer of light appeared before her.
"Big Sister, Third Sister, Fourth Sister, Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, Seventh Sister, Mother is already angry.
If you don't come back soon, don't blame me for telling Mother you went down to the mortal realm to have fun without me!"
With that, the glimmer of light turned and flew toward the mortal realm.
In Zhao Family Village, the mortal realm, Bai Qianli looked up at the sky.
He flicked a finger, and a flash of light exploded into specks in the distance.
"I can't let you little rascal interrupt Brother Chen's wedding!"
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Bai Qianli's mouth as countless thoughts raced through his mind.
No matter who it was, until Chen Fan could protect himself, no one was going back!
Bai Qianli turned around and gazed deeply into the distance.
Madam Zhou was holding Zhang Tianshou's hand as she asked,
"First Madam, have you made up your mind? You won't get another chance once this one passes.
Quite a few people have their eyes on Xiao Fan. If he still isn't married by next year, he'll have to pay a tax."
"Oh, Aunt Zhou, it's not that I... I..."
Zhang Tianshou's cheeks flushed red. Under Madam Zhou's urging, she gave a small nod.
Seeing this, Madam Zhou excitedly clasped Zhang Tianshou's hand and said,
"First Madam, Aunt Zhou has been around the block. You can't keep waiting forever.
When you meet a good one, you have to act. Otherwise, you'll definitely regret it later.
Don't worry. Leave the two of you to me.
I guarantee I'll arrange everything beautifully. I won't cut corners!"
Aunt Zhou continued reassuring Zhang Tianshou, then walked out with her.
A moment later, the village chief came hurrying over.
"Well? How did it go?"
"Don't worry, she agreed. Hurry and go tell Xiao Fan the good news!"
Madam Zhou nodded. The village chief was overjoyed and immediately turned to run.
Watching the village chief's sprightly figure, Madam Zhou suddenly smacked her forehead.
"That old man... Why does he seem to be getting younger and younger?"
The village chief didn't waste any time. He went straight to Chen Fan, who was pondering how to set up a school.
When he saw the village chief arrive, Chen Fan quickly said,
"Village chief, there are far too few people in our village who can read and write.
I think we need to set up a small school. We don't need the children to master the Four Books, the Five Classics, poetry, or prose.
At the very least, they should learn to write and do arithmetic. Otherwise, we won't be able to move forward with our plans!"
"Just handle all that yourself. I came to see you about something important!"
"What is it?"
Chen Fan looked confused. The village chief gave a meaningful glance toward the distance.
Chen Fan looked up and saw Zhang Tianshou standing nearby, her lovely eyes watching him.
When Chen Fan saw Zhang Tianshou, his eyes lit up and a smile appeared on his face. He was just about to go over when the village chief grabbed him by the arm. The village chief said sternly,
"For the time being, don't go looking for Lady Zhang. We've already settled things on her end.
Go home and tidy up your place. I'll have Dazhuang and the others come help!"
The village chief gave Chen Fan a few instructions, then hurried off.
The wedding had been arranged in a hurry, and he still had plenty of things to organize!
"What does that mean?"
Chen Fan stared blankly. When he turned back, Zhang Tianshou had already disappeared.
Bai Qianli appeared beside Chen Fan at some point and patted him on the shoulder.
"Go home and you'll find out. And hurry up.
Once the imperial court's reward comes through, your status will be different, and you won't be able to do things so casually!"
"What? You people and your riddles—can't you just explain it clearly?"
### "I'll go home and see. What happened at my place?"
Chen Fan had a vague feeling that he'd forgotten something. He looked around.
Then he decided to go home and take a look.
Ever since Zhang Tianshou and her sisters arrived, Chen Fan had barely been back home.
After all, the house was full of women, and there was no relationship between them.
It wouldn't look good for them to live under the same roof, so Chen Fan had temporarily moved in with Dazhuang.
"Tianshou mentioned that she'd done some simple renovations to my house. Could that be what this is about?"
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