Mixed in the heavens, merits and virtues become immortals

Chapter 404 The Wedding Gets Better and Better
Guanjiang Estuary, Yangjia.

Gu Qing is holding another wedding.

Along the way, Gu Qing married a female knight-errant, a female sword immortal, and a female demon, and now he is starting to marry a female fairy.

Beside Gu Qing, dressed in phoenix coronet and embroidered robes, were the Jade Emperor's daughter, the Seventh Princess, and the Jade Emperor's niece, Yang Chan, who were also bowing to the altar. The wedding was getting better and better.

"This is a sweet dew made from mango branches, sent by the Taoist Cihang."

Master Taiyi, while handing over the gifts, said with a headache, "You really know how to make trouble..."

I'm not wearing a traditional courtyard house costume, why would I cause trouble?
Gu Qing knew that Taiyi Zhenren was talking about the Investiture of the Gods, smiled inwardly, took the gift of willow branch dew, and examined it carefully.

Master Yuding stood nearby, fanning himself with a fan, and said smugly, "Closing the cave and quietly reciting the Yellow Court Classic two or three times is originally the Jie Sect's way of avoiding disaster. They seized this opportunity to survive; this is also the work of Heaven, which is boundless..."

"That's brilliant!"

The celestial dog chimed in, saying, "Quickly write this into the book!"

Ignoring everything else, Master Yu Ding took the bamboo slips and began to write on them with a brush.

Yang Jian watched everything with a stern face. Today was his sister's wedding, and Yang Jian should have been happy, but the groom was Gu Qing, which made Yang Jian feel awkward.

Looking at Yang Jian's expression, Gu Qing walked up to him, shook his head, and said, "I have done my best."

Did you try your best?
Yang Jian looked surprised.

"This great battle of the Investiture of the Gods is mainly a confrontation between the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect. I have already helped you get rid of many powerful enemies. As for the rest, you will have to face them on your own."

Gu Qing patted Yang Jian on the shoulder.

You fought with the Jie Sect members not because of the monkey, but because of me?
Yang Jian looked at Sun Wukong, who was following Yu Ding Zhenren and was sweet-talking and observant, and was full of disbelief.

"Gu Qing's move has indeed made things much easier for you."

Master Yu Ding also comforted him, saying, "But you must be careful. The Investiture of the Gods is missing some characters, and the Queen Mother of the West will have to find ways to fill the gaps, which will probably bring you a lot of trouble."

Yang Jian shook his head, feeling that this burden had inexplicably fallen on his shoulders.

Gu Qing watched quietly. She didn't want to participate in the process of the Investiture of the Gods, so she could only make things difficult for Yang Jian.

"You monkey."

The Seventh Princess walked to Sun Wukong's side and said seriously, "From now on, when you travel in the Three Realms, you must never call a female immortal 'Mom' again."

Sun Wukong's eyes darted around. To be honest, when Gu Qing first asked him to call them "father" and "mother," Sun Wukong, lacking any sense of propriety, simply went along with it, calling every female immortal he saw "mother." But after calling Chang'e, Ruoshui, and the Seventh Princess in succession, Sun Wukong realized he could get away with it. When he arrived at the Jie Sect, Sun Wukong discovered that most of these female immortals were old, lonely, and lacked love. Calling them "mother" often brought smiles to their faces.

In particular, the female immortals of the Jie Sect taught him magical treasures, formations, and martial arts, from which he benefited greatly.

"Did you hear me?"

The Seventh Princess grew anxious when Sun Wukong didn't answer.

"heard it."

Sun Wukong sang a greeting.

Seeing this, Gu Qing walked to Sun Wukong's side and gave him some pointers, saying, "Your skills are already high, but there are countless skilled people in these four continents. You can also seek out immortals and friends to broaden your horizons. For example, Zhen Yuanzi of Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain is worth befriending."

Since being urged out by Gu Qing, Sun Wukong has received much guidance from Gu Qing and knows that Gu Qing has no selfish motives towards him. When he heard about Zhen Yuanzi of Wuzhuang Temple, he knew that there must be a reason. He immediately cupped his hands to Gu Qing and was prepared.

Gu Qing, carrying a wine bowl, approached Nezha and Li Jing.

Li Jing is now in the form of a lotus flower, holding a pagoda in his hands. Nezha stands beside him, still with an arrogant look on his face. However, when he occasionally glances at Li Jing, a hint of fear flashes in his eyes, clearly indicating that he has been taught a lesson by the pagoda.

"Li Jing, lotus root is good with wine. You must drink more today, no matter what."

Gu Qinglai offered Li Jing a drink.

Li Jing's face twitched. He couldn't very well eat the lotus flower with his wine, but he still drank three bowls of wine and then sat down to the side.

"Nezha."

Gu Qing held the wine bowl, hesitated for a moment, and said, "It won't affect you if you drink a little."

Although Nezha was small in stature, he was already old. At this moment, he held the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

Gu Qing carried the wine and went from table to table toasting the guests. After toasting all the guests, he went with the Yang family to a small side room. There sat Yu Ding Zhenren, Taiyi Zhenren, and Yun Zhongzi, who had come to join in the fun. They sat together and talked about how the marriage was settled and how they would overthrow King Zhou.

Upon hearing about the conquest of King Zhou and the investiture of the gods, Yao Ji looked at Yang Jiao and Yang Jian with great concern.

"Don't worry about your mother-in-law."

Gu Qing patted his chest and said to Yang Jiao and Yang Jian, "I will take good care of my mother-in-law. As for my brother-in-law, he just needs to fight."

Yao Ji glanced sideways at Gu Qing. She had been teased by Gu Qing two or three times recently, and now that Gu Qing was saying he would take care of her, Yao Ji felt that there was something else going on. However, she was a powerful sorcerer, and if Gu Qing dared to overstep his bounds, Yao Ji would immediately turn on him and break his claws.

The wedding lasted until late at night before everyone left.

"Gu Qing."

Before Gu Qing entered the bridal chamber, Yao Ji warned him, "I hope you will settle down from now on."

"Mother-in-law, don't worry."

Gu Qing patted his chest and assured, "I will take on the heavy responsibility of carrying on the Yang family's bloodline!"

"Pooh!"

When Yao Ji heard Gu Qing say such indecent things, she spat angrily and said, "I have two sons, do I need to entrust this matter to you?"

Yao Ji felt that Gu Qing was taking advantage of Yang Jiao and Yang Jian.

"Mother-in-law."

Gu Qing reached out to embrace her, but Yao Ji slapped his hand away. Then, when Gu Qing gestured to the "Kitchen God," Yao Ji leaned closer to listen to Gu Qing's analysis.

“Your eldest son, Yang Jiao, his face shape, beard, and accent make me doubt whether he will be able to have children in the future.”

Gu Qing thought of Yang Jiao's round face and beard, and said, "As for your second son Yang Jian, he is second only to me in handsomeness. He once wanted to pursue a girl, but he was too arrogant and didn't know how to coax a girl properly. Unless he marries someone who is handsome and obedient to him, his marriage will be full of ups and downs, and it will be difficult for him to have children."

Gu Qing, slightly tipsy, spoke the truth.

Upon hearing this, Yao Ji flew into a rage, reached out to grab Gu Qing, and shouted angrily, "You're making things up about my two sons, aren't you!"

"Believe it or not!"

Gu Qing flashed into the bridal chamber, leaving behind the words: "In the Three Realms, there aren't many immortals as handsome, gentle, and charming as me who know how to coax women."

"Pooh!"

Yao Ji gritted her teeth.

Her eldest son, Yang Jiao, was focused on martial arts and only wanted to become stronger. He was indeed not interested in women. As for Yang Jian, he had a strong sense of pride, which meant he would not easily bow down.

Thinking this through, Yao Ji compared herself to Gu Qing again, and a serious expression gradually appeared on her face.

The marriages of these two sons are indeed problematic. Red candles were lit, red paper was pasted, and flowers were tied around the bridal chamber, creating a very festive atmosphere.

Gu Qing looked at the head of the bed, where two brides were sitting. They were the Third Holy Mother and the Seventh Princess. After many years in this world, Gu Qing finally won over these two famous female immortals. He walked forward, lifted their veils, and embraced them on either side.

"Husband..."

Yang Chan and the Seventh Princess had flushed cheeks.

Gu Qing gently kissed the two women's cheeks, and then Yang Chan led Gu Qing to the table, where they opened a gift box containing a mooncake sent by Chang'e.

"Aunt Chang'e is also watching us."

Yang Chan gently held the mooncake and said to Gu Qing.

Yang Chan is Yao Ji's daughter. Yao Ji naturally told Yang Chan about Gu Qing, Chang'e, and Ruoshui.

Gu Qing took the mooncake, cut it into three pieces, and ate it with Yang Chan and the Seventh Princess. Then he brought over the nuptial wine and drank it with Yang Chan and the Seventh Princess. Gu Qing blew out the candles, his eyes shining brightly, which startled Yang Chan, who was about to loosen her belt, and she let out a soft scolding.

Gu Qing yanked the blanket over himself and claimed the place where Chen Xiang would be born.

During intermission, Yang Chan nestled against Gu Qing's chest and asked softly, "What would it be like if we had a child?" After this, Yang Chan was filled with anticipation for the future.

Gu Qing chuckled and said, "Like uncle, like nephew. Who knows, he might end up fighting with his uncle just like your older brothers."

This prompted the Seventh Princess to immediately take action, full of resentment. Yang Chan also joined in, tearing at Gu Qing to cover him with the blanket again. This time, Gu Qing no longer pretended to be innocent. He used both the electric-powered Soul-Shifting Hand and various secret techniques of Yoga Tantra on the two female immortals one by one until dawn before finally stopping.

After dawn, Gu Qing washed up and got dressed. When he saw Yao Ji, Yao Ji was very displeased with him.

"Hello, Mother-in-law."

Gu Qing greeted him with a smile.

"Come this way."

Yao Ji led Gu Qing towards the outside of the Yang family's house. Not long after they left the house, Gu Qing saw the figure of the Queen Mother of the West in the middle of the road. Beside her were Marshal Tianpeng, General Juanlian, and Nezha and Li Jing, who had been drinking at the wedding banquet here yesterday.

"Gu Qing."

The Queen Mother of the West stretched out her hand, pointed to a stone table and chairs, and invited Gu Qing to sit down. She looked Gu Qing up and down and said, "Do you know what marriage is?"

Gu Qing was slightly taken aback. He had been married so many times, how could he still encounter such a problem?
"Marriage is torture."

The Queen Mother of the West casually remarked, "In mortal marriages, the first year is as sweet as honey, but after the second and third years, this passionate love will eventually fade, leaving only torment. However, mortals have short lifespans, and this torment will end in thirty to fifty years. But for you, as an immortal, this torment will continue for three to five hundred years, three to five thousand years..."

Gu Qing and Yao Ji exchanged a glance, both finding it absurd.

Yao Ji and Yang Tianyou had a very deep relationship, and Gu Qing had a wealth of experience in relationships, so he didn't bother to argue with the Queen Mother's words.

"Gu Qing."

The Queen Mother continued, "As you know, the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is about to begin. Before this great war, I can grant you the most important divine position on the Investiture of the Gods list, making you the God of Justice, second only to the Emperor in Heaven, and in charge of the operation of the Heavenly Rules and Regulations..." The Queen Mother's face was full of excitement as she spoke these words.

Sigh... Is it possible to reconcile?

Gu Qing looked at the Queen Mother with a slightly surprised expression and asked, "After I killed nine Golden Crows, attacked Yaochi, and married the Jade Emperor's daughter, are you willing to forgive me and give me the position of the God of Justice?"

The Queen Mother stared at Gu Qing, their eyes met, and they both saw each other's expressions clearly.

"Did you encounter Jin Chanzi?"

Gu Qing suddenly asked.

The Queen Mother of the West was startled. She had been in the Jade Pool, thinking about the flaws in the Investiture of the Gods, and was in a panic. It was at this time that she met Jin Chanzi, who was traveling in the Heavenly Court. After discussing it, Jin Chanzi suggested that the Queen Mother use Taoist methods to resolve the issue.

The Queen Mother thought of using gentleness to overcome strength.

Therefore, the Queen Mother came to offer amnesty to Gu Qing.

"Then, as the successor of the God of Justice, can I serve in the Heavenly Court with Qi'er and Yang Chan?"

Gu Qing inquired.

Even if she could go, Gu Qing wouldn't. After all, the Heavenly Court killed Yang Tianyou, and Gu Qing wouldn't let Yang Chan bow down to the Jade Emperor.

"Of course not!"

The Queen Mother, upholding the heavenly rules, sternly refused. However, after her refusal, she felt her words had been too loud, so she suppressed her anger and said gently, "Gu Qing, I feel that what you and Yao Ji said in the East Sea makes a lot of sense. Although you are now married to Qi'er and Yang Chan, as time goes by, the novelty will eventually wear off, and you will eventually separate. Since that's the case, why don't you two [fast forward] a bit?"

Wang's mother is advising Gu Qing to get a divorce.

Gu Qing and Yao Ji exchanged a glance. Upon hearing the word "fast forward," Yao Ji immediately thought of the outrageous thing Gu Qing had said in the East Sea: "Yao Ji's son can marry his mother-in-law." Fortunately, the Queen Mother hadn't brought it up.

"Queen Mother, have you and the Jade Emperor become an ill-fated couple over these countless years?"

Gu Qing asked.

The Queen Mother immediately fell silent.

Gu Qing simply stood up and, together with Yao Ji, bid farewell to the Queen Mother.

"You have no intention of reconciliation and want to continue fighting with the Heavenly Court?"

The Queen Mother slammed her hand on the stone table and questioned Gu Qing and Yao Ji. The fact that the Queen Mother was now coming to see Gu Qing meant that the Heavenly Court had bowed its head and submitted.

Gu Qing and Yao Ji ignored the Queen Mother and returned to the Yang family on their own.

Wanshou Mountain, Wuzhuang Temple.

Sun Wukong, reminded by Gu Qing, arrived here. Seeing this remote Taoist temple and hearing that there were many Taoists inside, he tiptoed among them and listened to the Taoists preaching.

"What are you doing here, you monkey?"

With a flick of his whisk, Zhen Yuanzi pulled Sun Wukong along with a divine force, but he did not resist. After being pulled along, he rolled on the ground and looked closely at Zhen Yuanzi.

“Your master came here not long ago and talked about your situation.”

Zhen Yuanzi raised one hand and said, "Since you're here, I'll give you one first."

The master that Zhen Yuanzi mentioned was Jin Chanzi.

Zhen Yuanzi instructed his attendant Qingfeng to fetch ginseng fruit. Not long after, Sun Wukong saw Qingfeng carrying out a doll. He immediately jumped onto a chair and was about to draw his golden cudgel.

"Don't panic, don't panic."

Zhen Yuanzi said calmly, "Wukong, examine it carefully."

Sun Wukong looked closely and indeed saw that what was hanging there were fruits, not babies.

"My ginseng fruit, just smelling it can make you live for 360 years, and eating one can make you live for 47,000 years."

Zhen Yuanzi is speaking.

Sun Wukong looked at the ginseng fruit, but his mind was already elsewhere.

(End of this chapter)