In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 400 Happy Event
Why does it feel like I've become an immortal?
Xie Lingxin felt as if she were seeing a heavenly palace.

Didn't that great master of the Hua clan say he saw a Buddhist kingdom?
In the movie "Painted Skin," Zhu Juren enters the world in a daze while watching the celestial maiden.

What he had just been looking at was the environment depicted on the mural: carved beams and painted rafters, swirling clouds and mist, and a faint golden light, making it seem unlike the mundane world.

Indeed, it is a masterpiece created from the heart.

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Xie Lingxin felt a sense of grounding, and everything before her eyes became clear.

It was neither the heavenly palace he had imagined, nor the blissful Buddhist kingdom.

It's not even a place that looks like a human dwelling, let alone a heavenly palace or a Buddhist kingdom.

In the desolate wilderness, the shadows of trees swayed, and the fog was thick.

The atmosphere was already eerie, and not far ahead, in the darkness and mist, a faint red light flickered.

It gives people the creeps without them even realizing it.

Where did this come from for me?

"What is this place?"

Just then, a voice sounded behind him.

Looking back, Hua Baorui, Hua Baojia, and the remaining dozen or so members of the Hua family also appeared one after another.

Hua Baorui looked around: "Brother Xie, do you know?"

Xie Lingxin shook her head: "I don't know."

"There's something you don't know?"

Hua Baojia asked doubtfully.

She truly meant no sarcasm this time. Putting aside everything else, Xie Lingxin's extensive knowledge and status as a scripture teacher were something she genuinely admired.

But the moment he opens his mouth, he comes across as sarcastic and unpleasant.

This is what it means to be convinced in one's heart but not in one's words.

Xie Lingxin grinned: "Thank you so much for having so much faith in me, my whole family!"

"you……!"

Ignore this spoiled brat.

"Beep~"

Just then, a slightly shrill sound pierced the night and entered everyone's ears.

"Tick-tock~ Tick-tock—"

High-pitched and joyous music filled the night.

The suddenness of the incident startled many people.

Hua Baojia even jumped up.

"Hey, don't try to take advantage of me."

Xie Lingxin was speechless.

Hua Baojia clung to his back like a koala.

"...Who, who took advantage of you!"

Hua Baojia jumped down immediately.

His eyes darted away; it was less about embarrassment and more about fear.

He kept scanning his surroundings out of the corner of his eye, on guard against something that seemed ready to jump out at any moment.

This heiress from a prominent family... is she afraid of the dark? Afraid of ghosts?

A cultivator is actually afraid of this thing?
Xie Lingxin's eyes darted around, and a smile appeared on her lips...

anyway.

Was that sound just now a suona?

It feels strangely familiar.

Well, it's got all the elements of a horror movie.

Is the next step to have a ghost bride appear?

Xie Lingxin stepped into the night mist: "Let's go take a look first."

"No, can't I not go?" Hua Baojia swallowed hard.

"Sure, it's not like he's my Bao Er Ge (Second Brother Bao) anyway."

Xie Lingxin didn't even turn her head.

The group exchanged glances and followed.

Unbeknownst to them, Xie Lingxin, whom their ancestors considered unparalleled in the Hua family and whom they had been holding their breath for, had already won them over.

"Hey? Wait for me!"

Even the rebellious Hua Baojia, in this confusing and chaotic situation, subconsciously chose to follow him.

"Tick-tock~"

"The bridal sedan chair is carried steadily, ensuring a safe journey to the husband's hometown. May the couple's love last a hundred years, and their happy life be everlasting!"

Hiss~ It's here!
Could it really be a ghost bride?
As he walked into the night and approached the red light, he heard a strange, unorthodox singing.

It was festive, but in this kind of environment, he couldn't feel any joy at all.

Xie Lingxin muttered to herself.

"What...what is that?"

Hua Baojia caught up and grabbed Hua Baorui tightly, her fear and tension barely concealed.

"There's a village over there, and it looks like someone's getting married?"

At that moment, everyone saw the outline of a village appear in front of them.

It turned out that the red light was from the red lanterns hanging in the village, which were brightly lit and illuminated by red candles.

"How did we end up in a place like this?"

Someone couldn't help but say, "Isn't this from the mural? The mural I just saw didn't have this scene."

"It's supposed to be a wedding, with such festive decorations, but why do I feel so creeped out?"

"Who cares? We're already here, let's go inside and talk!"

Most of these Hua family members had the air of youthful arrogance.

However, despite their boldness, they didn't forget to look at Xie Lingxin, waiting for his opinion.

"Let's go in."

Since they've already come all this way, if he says he won't go in, these people won't be willing to give up, and besides, he himself is also very curious.

If this is an illusion, then it shouldn't belong to any of them.

Since it doesn't belong to them, it's very likely that it belongs to that Baoyu, the Second Master Bao.

"What kind of person is your second brother?"

Hua Baorui and the others exchanged glances, somewhat puzzled as to why he had asked that question. Hua Baojia, who had been nervous, proudly declared, "Second Brother is naturally a rare figure in this world!"

"Don't let your reputation fool you, you're still far inferior to my second brother!"

Xie Lingxin suddenly stared intently at what was behind her.

"What are you looking at?"

Xie Lingxin pointed behind her: "What...is behind you?"

"W-what? What is that? Where is that thing?!"

Hua Baojia felt as if she had been electrocuted, her scalp tingling and her back going cold.

He clearly wanted to see what was behind him, but his neck was stiff and he couldn't turn back.

Xie Lingxin, her face filled with terror, slowly took two steps back: "He... climbed onto your shoulder! His hand... is touching you! Ah!"

"what--!"

Hua Baojia suddenly jumped up and screamed as she ran forward for her life.

Xie Lingxin: "..."

Such a big reaction?
Facing the pairs of eyes staring at her, Xie Lingxin gave an awkward smile: "Well... I didn't know she was so timid."

"..."xN
Hua Baorui shook his head and ran forward quickly.

He knew his sister's character well, but he never expected that this Brother Xie, who had the reputation of being a prodigy and was proficient in everything, and who seemed very steady, would have such a personality.

But when I thought about his age, I felt relieved.

I could only find an excuse for myself: geniuses are just that different...

Xie Lingxin coughed dryly and had no choice but to chase after them.

This good-for-nothing is all bark and no bite. No wonder she's a daughter of a wealthy family—she's utterly worthless…

"Bojia!"

Everyone was initially worried that they might encounter some danger.

When they arrived at the village entrance, they found the village decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere.

Tables were set up from one end of the village to the other.

People came and went, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, everyone's face beaming with joy.

Hua Baojia was being pulled towards a table, her face no longer showing fear, but filled with joy.

Seeing Xie Lingxin, Hua Baojia, and the others arrive, she exclaimed joyfully, "Third Brother! Come quick! It's Baolu and the others!"

"Bao Lu?!"

The disciples of the Hua clan were startled.

Hua Baorui explained to Xie Lingxin, "Among those people who were just locked in the painting by that old monk, there was one named Baolu."

"Brother Baorui! Please sit down! The bride has arrived, and the wedding banquet is about to begin!"

At this moment, another group of people surrounded them, pulling Hua Baorui and the others along.

"Baoqing? Baokang?!"

Only then did Hua Baorui and the others realize that not only those who had been locked in the mural, but also the Hua clan disciples who had entered the domain earlier seemed to be here.

"How could you..."

"Oh dear! Enough talk, the bride is coming, let's take our seats first!"

Along with Xie Lingxin, they were surrounded by these people and taken to their seats.

Xie Lingxin was initially wary that these people might be something transformed from, or simply illusions.

Hua Baorui seemed to share the same thoughts, giving perfunctory responses and observing coldly. But after a while, he leaned close to Xie Lingxin and whispered:
"Many of the details they mentioned are true and have actually happened, they don't seem fake. If they weren't members of the Hua family, they wouldn't know these things."

As the Hua family members chatted and laughed about their everyday anecdotes, it all felt so real, it didn't seem like an illusion at all.

If it were some kind of magical transformation, how would it know the details of their daily interactions?
Xie Lingxin's eyes flickered. Was it not an illusion? Nor a ghostly transformation?
what is that?
"Brother Baorui, thank goodness you came, otherwise we would have missed it!"

At this moment, the man named Hua Baolu said, "You'd never guess who the bride and groom are!"

Hua Baojia said discontentedly, "Hua Baolu, you've been keeping me in suspense for so long, and you still won't tell me? Tell me quickly, who is it! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Hey, Baojia, no, no, no, just bear with it a little longer... Here it comes!"

At that moment, a high-pitched suona horn sounded.

"The bride alights from the sedan chair, and the distinguished guest arrives! Stepping on the red carpet, each step is like a lotus blossom!"

A group of people dressed in red and green appeared at the village entrance carrying a bridal sedan chair.

"May the bride step over the fire basin and have a prosperous and thriving life! May the bride step over the saddle and be safe and sound for life!"

Amidst the cheers and calls of the crowd, the matchmaker helped a bride dressed in a red wedding gown and with a red veil out of the sedan chair.

Her figure was graceful, and although her face could not be seen, one could still sense a kind of ethereal beauty.

"May the arrival of new family bring abundant blessings. May wealth flow in and may your family prosper day by day!"

At that moment, on the other side, another group of people surrounded a tall, slender groom dressed in a red robe.

The bride and groom finally got together.

"Brother Baoyu!?"

"Second brother?!"

Xie Lingxin thought something unexpected was going to happen.

Unexpectedly, Hua Baorui, Hua Baojia, and others suddenly stood up.

She stared at the groom with an incredulous expression.

Baoyu?

Is this the Second Master Bao?

Xie Lingxin looked at the groom with some surprise.

Not Big Face Baby...

That face... I'm so jealous!

Xie Lingxin had to admit that he was genuinely jealous.

How can a man look like that?

Hua Baorui and the others were already quite handsome, but they were not on the same level as the groom in front of them.

The groom then looked in their direction.

With a joyful expression, he helped the bride and hurried over.

"Third brother! Sister Baojia! You've come too?"

"Great! This is the most important and happiest moment of my life. With you all here, I have no regrets!"

"Second brother...how could you..."

Hua Baojia kept glancing at the bride beside her.

"Is this...your sister-in-law?"

(End of this chapter)