The stolen magic is a bit magical

Not to mention that Seventh Sister is no longer able to function.

Even the Thousand Spirits Saintess on the ship had a particularly strange expression.

This is a piece of ancient Chinese music from the Xia Dynasty.

The song title is "Yesterday's Fragrance".

Yesterday's fragrance tells a poignant love story.

A scholar tutored the young master of a wealthy family, which attracted the attention of the young lady.

The two people, separated by a small river in the mountain village, wrote words on handkerchiefs to express their feelings and secretly pledged their lives to each other.

The young lady's father discovered the scholar, gouged out his eyes, and threw him into the river.

The young lady was heartbroken and jumped into the river to commit suicide.

Even in death, the soul will find its beloved.

However, this river has countless hidden passages and boundless space, with its rapids swirling and turning. In this world of utter darkness, nothing can be seen, only the familiar scents of the past can be smelled. One person turns a corner, another has just left, and the departed person returns to the same spot, while the beloved has vanished again. And so it goes, day after day, year after year, endlessly…

The line, "I touched the coldness of the Bridge of Helplessness, but that was only your fragrance from yesterday; I drank the water of the Yellow Springs from your lips, does that count as my wish being fulfilled?" touched countless people.

The exquisitely beautiful melody, with its twists and turns that pierced the heart, was so captivating that the moment it entered the ears of the Holy Maiden of the Thousand Spirits, it was as if her ears were pregnant with it. She could never let go of it, and she listened to it on repeat for a whole day and night without sleep.

Today marks the first time this event has been launched in this world, and the Holy Maiden of the Thousand Spirits can foresee the destructive power it will bring.

But this isn't a marriage proposal song.

Did your marriage proposal end in unrequited love?
Your family's marriage proposal means you'll never be able to be together in any lifetime?
You're taking advantage of people's lack of knowledge about the song's background. You little rascal, I really don't know what to say to you...

What she didn't expect was...

Actually, Lin Xiaosu didn't expect this either...

At this very moment, a magnificent ship has just sailed into the peach blossom grove.

On this boat, a red felt carpet was laid out, and on the red felt were five people.

In the very center stood a young, handsome, and refined man, dressed in elegant robes and a scholar's cap, his entire being spotless, entering Qingqiu with a sense of triumph.

His name was Li Chengnian, and he was a steward of the Xin Pavilion in the capital.

I have come dressed in my finest attire today to propose to the Seventh Princess of Qingqiu.

This marriage proposal is actually just a formality. The leaders of Xinge and Qingqiu have reached a consensus that once this process is completed, he will be the son-in-law of Qingqiu, and from then on, Xinge and Qingqiu will become in-laws.

Marriage in this world is not an end in itself, but merely a means to an end.

Xin Pavilion needs to leverage the power of Qingqiu to establish its influence over the surrounding area of ​​Zuozhi Lake.

Qingqiu needs the power of Xin Ge to seek support in this perilous world of martial arts.

The two sides hit it off.

However, as parties involved in the marriage, both sides also have their own ideas.

The Seventh Princess is a sucker for good looks; as long as the other person is good-looking, that's all that matters.

Li Chengnian wasn't that type. He valued the other party's status as the Seventh Princess more. Of course, as a man, his physiological nature was also there. Ever since he collected images of the Seventh Princess, his passion, which had been almost completely worn down in the brothel, was rekindled, and he took today's marriage proposal very seriously.

As he approached Qingqiu, he set up his zither, preparing for a unique and memorable "musical courtship" ceremony at the foot of Qingqiu Mountain...

Suddenly, the sound of a flute rang out from ahead!

As soon as the flute began to play, Li Chengnian, who had a deep understanding of music, felt his heart race and became frantic.

How could there be such wonderful music in the world?

Who is blowing this?
Could it be that this wonderful song was specially sung by the Seventh Princess to welcome me?

This is the only explanation...

“Young master, Qingqiu has made such preparations for your arrival! You should return the favor with a song!” The steward bowed, his face full of smiles.

Li Chengnian maintained a smile on his face, but his heart was burning with anxiety.

The old steward was ignorant of music theory and only knew human relationships; he had no idea of ​​Li Chengnian's predicament.

Music connoisseurs who are evenly matched in their discussions of music can be considered true friends.

However, the other party's piece was extremely exquisite in its musicality, and its musical theory was unimaginably profound. In comparison, his carefully prepared piece, "Seeking the Phoenix," was at least two levels below it.

How do I play it?
I'll embarrass myself every time I play!

Seventh Princess, it's good that you're beautiful, and it's even better that you're willing to welcome me.

However, your philosophy of joy is so profound that it puts me in a dilemma.

This is Li Chengnian's dilemma.

At the foot of Qingqiu Mountain, the welcoming elder showed no hesitation whatsoever.

With a wave of his hand, he announced, "Our distinguished guest has arrived! Welcome!"

With a "poof," Qingqiu underwent a dramatic transformation.

Just moments ago, it was a scene of lush green mountains and clear waters, resembling a natural fairyland. Now, it exudes the feeling of a true paradise on earth.

A seven-colored cloud flew out from the highest peak of Qingqiu and landed in front of Lin Xiaosu and the Holy Maiden Qianling, turning into a seven-colored cloud path.

Along the path adorned with clouds and rosy hues, maids carrying flower baskets sprinkled flowers along the way, their graceful postures and captivating smiles radiating charm.

A group of elegantly dressed elders appeared at the end of Yunxia Road. The next moment, as if they had teleported, they were a thousand meters away with the first step, a hundred meters away with the second step, and the lakeside with the third step.

Just then, Lin Xiaosu's swallow boat gently touched the shore.

Saintess Qianling's eyes widened: "Little Su, why do I feel like something's not right?"

This is a secret transmission of sound.

Lin Xiaosu's voice replied, "Let's see!"

He also felt something was wrong.

I simply played a tune by the lake as a special way of paying my respects to Qingqiu. It was already good enough that someone came out to greet me. Why make such a big fuss?
It seemed as if they had made preparations well in advance.

The elaborately dressed elder bowed slightly before him: "Young Master, your performance on the lake was endlessly elegant and your skill was extremely profound! You truly deserve the title of a talented scholar of the Heart Pavilion. If your marriage proposal is successful, you will become the son-in-law of the Seventh Princess of Qingqiu, which would be a great tale in the Great Wilderness!"

"Elder, you're too kind!" Lin Xiaosu bowed deeply.

His mind was suddenly clear. The mystery that had remained unsolved before was now completely resolved.

A voice from the Holy Maiden Qianling, penetrating deep into his ears, rang in his ears: "We've gone too far. Today is Qingqiu's wedding day, and we've unwittingly created this blunder. Clarify it quickly, and get out of here!"

"Not urgent!"

"Aren't you in a hurry?"

The Saintess of the Thousand Spirits was sweating.

This is clearly a wedding procession in Qingqiu.

The wedding procession, even if it's said to be unlucky, can bring great misfortune, let alone when you bring an imposter.

You are insulting Qingqiu and the man who proposed to you to the point of death.

Who is the man who proposed?
Heart Pavilion!

My God, Xin Ge!
Lin Xiaosu's reply came through her ear: "Don't overlook one word. The elder said 'propose marriage,' not 'engagement'!"

He has proposed marriage, but the wedding arrangements are not yet finalized.

The engagement has been arranged; the marriage is set.

When it comes to engagements, it's considered impolite for outsiders to offer their blessings or to engage in any other minor matters.

The Holy Maiden of a Thousand Spirits squinted as she observed and pondered...

If it were a typical marriage proposal, then several people could indeed propose together. But is this a typical marriage proposal? They've prepared so thoroughly, and they mentioned Mingxin Pavilion right off the bat. Is this a marriage proposal? Isn't it clearly already arranged?

How could Lin Xiaosu not see that?

However, the words "Xin Ge" provoked him.

Xin Ge is related to unorthodox practices.

The Left Path was created by the Six-Eared Left Master.

Left-hand man is not a good thing.

Their greatest skill is forming alliances and colluding with other factions. In order to expand their own power, they don't care about the lives of others, and countless small worlds have been destroyed by them.

Qingqiu is the first stop on the outer perimeter of the Daxia Tashan defense line.

If we fall completely under the control of unorthodox methods, how can things possibly turn out well?

Therefore, if it were any other sect reaching out to Qingqiu, I might turn a blind eye. But since you, the heretical sect, want to control this first gate, I will snatch your teeth from the tiger's mouth!

"This young lady is..." the elder said, pointing to the Holy Maiden of Thousand Spirits.

"This is my senior sister, her surname is Ling!"

"Young Master, Miss Ling!" The elder smiled. "The Grand Elder is already waiting in the Osmanthus Hall. Please!"

Look, even the Grand Elder is waiting...

The Holy Maiden of the Thousand Spirits was torn with inner turmoil, still struggling with whether or not to clarify the situation.

As the red carpet beneath their feet was lifted, it resembled clouds billowing and swallowing, and they stepped from the distant lakeside to the highest mountain peak.

At the foot of the mountain, there are thousands of peach trees.

Deep within the peach grove stands a magnificent pavilion.

The red carpet led them into the pavilion, where disciples on both sides smiled amicably.

It must be said that the fox clan is a race that prioritizes appearance.

The man was handsome, the woman alluring, and their friendly posture was quite pleasing to the eye.

However, the boat that had just emerged from the peach grove was not so pleasant.

Li Chengnian saw the red felt that had just been put away.

He also saw the piper from the boat earlier.

Where is the seventh princess he longs for?
It's clearly a man!
This man actually rode a colorful cloud felt into Qingqiu.

This colorful felt rug was prepared for him!

What is this called?
I watched my beautiful wife enter the bridal chamber, but the groom wasn't me?
Was it that damned bastard who suddenly interfered? Or was Qingqiu two-timing him? For a moment, this talented, intelligent, and shrewd youngest steward of the Heart Pavilion was in complete turmoil.

"Young master, what... what should we do?"

"This is outrageous!" One of the five stepped forward; he was a middle-aged man with three wisps of black beard. "Come on, I'll ask him directly!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the five of them left the boat at the same time and headed straight for Qingqiu.

Just as they rose to their feet, a furious shout came from the mountain peak ahead: "Who are you, you madman, daring to..."

His voice abruptly stopped, as if he had witnessed something incredible.

Inside the Guitang Hall, an elderly man with a white beard strode out, a gentle smile on his face, ready to welcome the talented scholar from Xin Ge in the capital.

Suddenly, he stopped abruptly, and the smile on his face vanished instantly.

Instead, it became gloomy.

A face that went from an endlessly friendly, smiling face to one that turned sinister was quite a change.

The elder who brought Lin Xiaosu in bowed and said, "Elder, Young Master Li has arrived!"

The Grand Elder asked in a deep voice, "Who are you?"

The outer elders suddenly looked up.

The Holy Maiden of Thousand Spirits' face changed color, and she was finally exposed.

Lin Xiaosu bowed slightly, her face still calm: "My surname is Su, and my given name is Lin. I have heard that the Seventh Princess of Qingqiu is gentle, intelligent, beautiful, and generous, a perfect match for a good man. Therefore, I have come here specifically to ask for your hand in marriage!"

The outer elder's expression changed drastically: "You...you're not Young Master Li from the Heart Pavilion!"

“Of course not!” Lin Xiaosu said.

"You dare to impersonate a relative and ask for help? You're incredibly audacious..." The outer elder was furious.

Today, he was assigned by the clan leader and the elder to specially welcome distinguished guests, but unexpectedly, he was ruined by a kid of unknown origin, which made him such a big joke.

How could he possibly tolerate it? (End of Chapter)