The Great Toad King returned to Hele Mountain ahead of the others. He was rather downcast when he arrived, still lamenting the failure of his outing.
But when he flew into the depths of Hele Mountain and saw the changes to the mountain slopes near the cold pool, his eyes lit up despite himself, and his spirits lifted considerably.
This Fellow Daoist Yan really does have a few tricks up his sleeve!
Then the Great Toad King thought it over again. After all, his daughter was getting married; his own happiness would have to take a back seat. He looked back toward the north. Even if Fairy Mili truly could not come, receiving the Taiyin Immortal's blessing would still be a fine thing for Qin'er.
Now it all depends on whether that White Crane fellow can invite Mr. Yi and the others. Surely Mr. Yi will do us this favor?
In just a short time, the area around the deep pool at the center of Hele Mountain had already been decorated quite handsomely.
Red sashes hung between trees and cliffs, spaced ten feet apart to form a canopy. Red cloth covered the ground, pressing down the wild grass, while the large tables and chairs of mortal households had been arranged for the wedding ceremony.
Even the flock of white cranes had come over from the Marsh Wetlands and were playing near the pool.
As the Great Toad King descended, Ya Ci was discussing the arrangements with the old eunuch Yuan Zhaoning, who knew rather more about such matters. Yan Bo wandered alone through the nearby mountains, drawing on his own insights to stir the spiritual energy and commune with the trees and vegetation.
Meanwhile, Chan Qin stood beside the pool, holding up a red outfit and using the water as