Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

Grandma frowned slightly, not quite pleased with Wang Xuan's address of "Qing'er," but didn't say anything: "Goddess Qing'er said that she would come to fetch us again once the Miao region is at peace. What's wrong with her?"

"The Moon Worship Cult Leader awakened the Water Demon Beast, unleashing a massive flood. To quell the flood, Qing'er sacrificed herself to seal the Water Demon Beast..."

At this point, Wang Xuan paused.

"What?"

Grandma was shocked, her face filled with astonishment, and tears streamed down her face.

Wang Xuan comforted her grandmother, as if comforting herself: "Qing'er is a descendant of Nuwa, she will have a chance to be resurrected."

Regardless of the nature of his relationship with Qing'er, Wang Xuan would never stand idly by and watch Qing'er perish in the world.

Grandma finally calmed herself down and asked again, "What's your name?"

"My name is Wang Xuan."

"Your name is Wang Xuan?"

Grandma's expression changed again.

Wang Xuan's heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "Have you heard my story? Or rather, have you heard my name?"

Grandma let out a long sigh, her voice full of melancholy: "Is this fate? You are also named Wang Xuan."

"Grandma, could you tell me about my name?"

Wang Xuan became curious.

"The husband of Lady Zixuan was named Wang Xuan."

"What?"

Wang Xuan was utterly astonished, completely unable to believe it.

When he felt a strange telepathic connection at the Nuwa Temple, he knew that he and Qing'er would have a special experience.

But he never expected that he and Zixuan would have a romantic relationship.

Does this mean I'm going to wipe out all three generations of Nuwa's descendants in one fell swoop?

Then he thought again, could Qing'er be his daughter?

Thinking of the latter possibility, Wang Xuan shook his head repeatedly, unwilling to think about it any further.

"Perhaps, this is fate." Grandma sighed softly, her expression turning solemn. "You saw Ling'er's body and ruined her reputation. According to the rules of Miao territory, you either marry her or leave behind your hands and your tongue. The choice is yours."

Wang Xuan asked curiously, "Shouldn't they have left behind a pair of eyes?"

Grandma was very dissatisfied with Wang Xuan's answer.

Wang Xuan coughed lightly: "Grandma, shouldn't we talk about serious matters first? Like, how do we evade the Moon Worship Cult's pursuit?"

Grandma said very seriously, "This is also a serious matter."

Wang Xuan fell silent for a moment. It would be impossible for him not to be tempted by such a wonderful prospect as marrying Zhao Ling'er.

but……

Ling'er is innocent and pure-hearted, and Wang Xuan doesn't want to deceive her with lies.

Having so many wives, it's best to make this clear beforehand, otherwise, what's the difference between me and someone who's been deceived into marriage?

At this moment, Zhao Ling'er, carrying snacks, pushed open the door and came in.

Her eyes crinkled into a smile as she placed the pastries on the round table, her voice soft and sweet: "Grandma, what brings you all here? Ling'er has been looking for you for so long. Brother, please eat."

Grandma's face hardened as she looked at Wang Xuan: "You're unwilling to take responsibility for Ling'er?"

Zhao Ling'er blinked, looking completely bewildered: "What do you mean by 'responsible'?"

"It's not that I'm unwilling, it's just that I can't lie to you. There's something I have to be honest about: I already have female relatives in my family."

"None of that matters, but Ling'er must be the most important person in your heart."

In the grandmother's eyes, since Wang Xuan had seen Ling'er's body naked, he had to take responsibility for Ling'er.

The young man before them was handsome and highly skilled, and today he was willing to be honest with them, without using flowery words to deceive them.

She actually valued it even more.

Moreover, she could sense that Ling'er also had feelings for him.

Wang Xuan turned to look at Ling'er, his gaze earnest: "Ling'er, are you willing?"

"I...I'll listen to Grandma."

Zhao Ling'er stood to the side, her cheeks slightly flushed, looking a little shy.

She grew up on a remote island, was innocent and naive, and knew nothing about marriage.

However, she did not resist the idea. She had a vague affection for Wang Xuan and trusted her grandmother's arrangements.

……

Time passed quickly, and night fell in the blink of an eye.

Red candles shone brightly in the Water Moon Palace.

Zhao Ling'er changed into a pure white Miao wedding dress adorned with silver ornaments. The silver ornaments on her head shimmered, making her face look beautiful and her features exquisite.

Wang Xuan also changed into matching Miao groom attire, and wore an unidentified Miao hat, which made him look tall and handsome.

The two stood side by side, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, like a match made in heaven.

Wang Xuan gazed at the beautiful woman before him. Marrying such an innocent and naive girl, he was definitely getting the better deal. He subconsciously asked softly, "Ling'er, do you like me?"

However, he regretted saying it as soon as it left his mouth.

If Zhao Ling'er really said she didn't like it, he wouldn't know where to cry.

My usual cleverness.

"Hmm... Ling'er thinks you're a good person, Ling'er likes you." Zhao Ling'er nodded slightly, her voice gentle. "Ling'er also wants to know, Brother Wang Xuan, do you like Ling'er?"

"Of course I like it."

Zhao Ling'er gently took Wang Xuan's left hand, her slender fingertips touching his palm, a faint wisp of spiritual energy flowing between them.

Using her fingertips as a brush, she slowly condensed a delicate "灵" (spirit) character into the palm of his left hand.

"This spirit will only appear when you love me. If you no longer love me, it will disappear. The fact that it is lit now means that you like me and love me."

Wang Xuan looked at the mark that had suddenly appeared on his palm and had a strange feeling of having his girlfriend's name engraved on his body. He smiled gently and said, "It will always be there."

"You two, stop whispering and come over here to complete the wedding ceremony."

The grandmother urged them on from behind.

Wang Xuan held Zhao Ling'er's soft, delicate hand tightly, and together they walked into the hall.

The hall was simply yet solemnly decorated, with flickering red candles creating a festive atmosphere. The ceremony was completed quickly, and the two entered the bridal chamber.

The wedding night.

on the bed.

The night was long, and Wang Xuan did not rush to do anything rash. He simply gently embraced Zhao Ling'er.

However, he overestimated his self-control and underestimated Ling'er's charm.

His throat bobbed, and he kept swallowing, his mind filled with thoughts of taking things a step further.

Zhao Ling'er stretched out her slender finger and gently touched Wang Xuan's Adam's apple, asking in a soft, sweet voice, "What is this? It's moving."

"That's called the Adam's apple."

Wang Xuan smiled, took Zhao Ling'er's small hand, and gently moved it away.

Zhao Ling'er playfully reached out again and gently touched it.

The girl in his arms was innocent and pure, but Wang Xuan's mind was filled with thoughts of the future.

When Zhao Ling'er is seriously injured or in great mental distress, she will uncontrollably reveal the original form of the Nuwa clan.

She didn't know she was a descendant of Nuwa. When she transformed into a human-headed snake, she thought she was a snake demon. She even disregarded the pain and plucked off her scales one by one, leaving her body covered in blood and gore.

Since he could foresee this, he naturally didn't want her to do anything to hurt herself again in the future.

Wang Xuan asked softly, "Ling'er, do you know your true background?"

Zhao Ling'er blinked her clear eyes and said softly, "Ling'er doesn't know, and Grandma hasn't told me either. Do you know, brother?"