Time passed like a white steed flashing past a crack, and more than two years slipped quietly away.
One morning in October of the year 4653 of the Great Tang Calendar, Liu Changxu, having consolidated his cultivation, slowly rose and pushed open the door of the Seclusion Chamber.
The moment he stepped out of the Seclusion Chamber, a familiar fragrance wafted toward him. His wife Wu Xuege suddenly appeared before him, a faint smile on her face as she said gently:
"Congratulations on advancing to the middle Tribulation Transcendence stage, husband!"
A bright light sparkled in her eyes, like stars dancing in the night sky.
Seeing that it was his wife Wu Xuege, Liu Changxu stepped forward and tenderly gathered her into his arms, his movements careful and gentle.
He closed his eyes slightly, savoring his wife's familiar warmth as the faint fragrance of her hair lingered around his nose.
After a moment, he asked affectionately:
"Sister Wu, when did you emerge from seclusion?"
"I only came out a little while ago myself."
Wu Xuege's eyes brimmed with smiles, curving into crescents as she continued:
"Husband, are you going to marry Sister Duan?"
Liu Changxu nodded lightly, a trace of guilt on his face, and sighed.
"Yes! Sister Duan deserves most of the credit for my advancement to the middle Tribulation Transcendence stage this time."
"You're truly amazing, husband! Even a peerless fairy like Sister Duan has fallen for you!"
Wu Xuege's eyes were filled with admiration, and a sweet smile graced her face.
"Becoming Dao companions with all of you is my greatest blessing."
Liu Changxu lowered his head slightly and placed a gentle kiss on Wu Xuege's cherry-red lips, his gaze firm yet tender.
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