Marrying into Shangqing Palace, Outer Sect Senior Disciple

After Jin Ling broke through, she looked at Bo Huang with a furrowed brow and thought to herself, "Bringing such a hot potato of a live-in son-in-law back would drive even my master crazy. But looking at how handsome he is... I really want to take him back." (This was the system at work—on one hand, Bo Huang was genuinely handsome; on the other, the system was secretly pulling strings.)

Bo Huang's eyes sparkled like little stars as he looked at Jin Ling and said, "I helped you break through, so aren't you ready to take me home yet?"

Jin Ling sighed, "At this point, I can't bear not to bring you back. Let's go." With that, she led Bo Huang back to the Shangqing Palace on Mount Kunlun.

Inside the Shangqing Palace, Tong Tian asked, "Are you two truly in love with each other?"

Bo Huang and Jin Ling both nodded and said, "Yes."

Tong Tian continued, "Does Daoist Brother Di Jun know about this? Bo Huang, as the Great Crown Prince of the Demon Race, this matter is of great importance. I must ask clearly."

Bo Huang shook his head and said, "I will report to my Father Emperor myself. Senior, ever since my father held the Heavenly Marriage, it has been the custom for a woman to follow a man in marriage and for a man to follow a woman in becoming a live-in son-in-law. If you think I'm gaining an advantage by entering as a live-in son-in-law, feel free to say so. The way of marriage is also acceptable—after all, the Lineage of the Demon Emperor still has some family assets."

Tong Tian said, "How could that be... With your status and position, becoming a live-in son-in-law is already a compromise. I'm just curious—you, the dignified Heavenly Court Crown Prince, surpass Jin Ling in both strength and status. Why are you willing to lose face like this?"

Bo Huang laughed heartily and said, "Being with Jin Ling is enough. What does face matter? You also know that there have been quite a few conflicts between the Witch and Demon races lately. If I brought Jin Ling back to the Heavenly Court and a war broke out, she might get hurt. On the other hand, the Shangqing Palace rarely faces external enemies, so it's much safer."

Tong Tian nodded and said, "So that's it. I didn't expect you to be so devoted to love and loyalty. Alright, This Seat will personally escort you back to the Heavenly Court to discuss this matter with Di Jun." With that, he took Bo Huang's hand and in a flash, they arrived at the Lingxiao Hall of the Heavenly Court.

In the Lingxiao Hall, Di Jun looked at Bo Huang, who was being led by Tong Tian, and said teasingly, "Quite the progress, huh? At just Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, you dare to roam the Primordial Wilderness? Aren't you afraid of danger?"

Then, looking at Tong Tian, he cupped his hands in a salute and said, "Thank you, Daoist Brother Tong Tian, for bringing my son home."

Tong Tian said, "Don't thank me just yet. I still have something to tell you."

Di Jun laughed heartily and said, "Daoist Brother Tong Tian, just say it directly if you have something to say."

Tong Tian thought for a moment and said, "Better let your son tell you himself. I'm afraid you'll get angry." In his mind, he was mischievously thinking: Di Jun, as the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court who has ruled the Primordial Wilderness for years, how could he tolerate his son becoming a live-in son-in-law? Let's see how you convince him.

Di Jun looked at Bo Huang. Bo Huang stiffened his neck and said he wanted to go to the Shangqing Palace to become a live-in son-in-law. This statement directly stunned Di Jun, who said, "What are you thinking? Although Daoist Brother Tong Tian is a Primordial God-Demon who can be either male or female, he's still used to being male, right?"

Tong Tian's face flushed at the remark, and he explained, "He likes my personal disciple, Jin Ling. Daoist Brother, don't misunderstand."

Di Jun's face darkened, and he said, "Daoist Brother Tong Tian, don't tell me you think the Lineage of the Demon Emperor is too weak to afford a proper marriage?"

Tong Tian quickly waved his hand and said, "I never meant that. It was all Bo Huang's own idea."

Di Jun turned his head back to Bo Huang and said, "Why go this far? As the Great Crown Prince of the Heavenly Court, becoming a live-in son-in-law—isn't that inappropriate?"

Bo Huang chuckled and said, "To find a way out for the Demon Race. The current Six Saints of the Heavenly Dao are destined to Become Saints. Three are on Mount Kunlun, one is our Heavenly Court's Empress Wa. The other two are known throughout the Primordial Wilderness for their low character—not worth dealing with."

Then, Di Jun heard Bo Huang's voice in his ear: "I have a way to help Tong Tian Become a Saint quickly. When that happens, he will be a great help to our Demon Court. As for Jin Ling, when I helped her break through, I noticed her origins are no simple matter. She's definitely a good choice for a wife."

Di Jun pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I have no objection to forming a marriage alliance with Mount Kunlun. It's normal for you to have someone you like. But this matter of becoming a live-in son-in-law..."

Tong Tian said, "Daoist Brother, don't overthink it. It's just to keep Jin Ling out of the Witch-Demon War. As for Bo Huang, his status in the Shangqing Palace will be equal to that of a personal disciple. How about that?"

Di Jun nodded and said, "Agreed. Let it be done."

And so, the first wedding in the Primordial Wilderness where a man became a live-in son-in-law and a woman took a husband was held. For this, they even received a share of Heavenly Dao Merit.

Inside the Zixiao Palace, Hong Jun looked at the mysterious figure before him and said, "Starting the precedent of becoming a live-in son-in-law counts as merit?"

The mysterious figure said, "It's also the first time since the creation of the world. By rights, it should count as merit, right?" Then, counting on his fingers, he added, "If you don't give him this merit, I'll beat you up."