Let me explain, it's not what you think.

When Wang Feng entered, his expression was off; it wasn't the panic of someone who had done something terrible, but a more complex look.

He sat down at the table, picked up the tea that Lu Chen had poured, took a big gulp, wiped his mouth, and looked at Lu Chen.

"What's wrong, senior brother? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Seeing how anxious he was, Lu Chen couldn't help but find it a little funny.

"Something happened at the Li Huo Sect!" Wang Feng said.

Lu Chen paused for a moment while holding the teapot.

"What's the matter? Aren't they the number one sect? I was planning to bring Tantai Qingxue back in a while."

"No, it's Yue Qinglan! The sect leader of the Li Huo Sect is going to be betrothed to Dan Chenzi!"

Wang Feng looked at his face and slowed his voice.

"The former sect leader of the Li Huo Sect said that Yue Qinglan is not young anymore and should find a husband. Dan Chenzi is a fifth-grade alchemist. Although his cultivation is not as good as hers, he knows her well and is loyal to her."

"I heard the date has been set for the eighth day of next month."

Lu Chen held the teapot without saying a word.

Wang Feng waited a while, then said:

"Tantai Qingxue is, to some extent, your girlfriend, although... but shouldn't you go and check on her master's affairs?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen put down the teapot and stood up.

"Yes, of course I'll go. After all, that's what happened back then..."

"Alright, but remember to tell your senior uncle, otherwise he'll worry again!"

"Um."

……

When Lu Chen went to say goodbye to Hu Wei, Chen Xuejiao was sitting by the window reading a book.

When she heard him say he was leaving, she paused for a moment, looked up at him.

At this moment, the color of her lips was better than it had been a few days ago.

It's clear that he has gradually recovered through cultivation.

She looked at Lu Chen for a few moments, then lowered her eyes and returned her gaze to the pages of the book.

"Be careful on the road."

She had no reason not to let Lu Chen go, even though she was reluctant to let him go.

Lu Chen nodded.

Hu Wei came out of the inner room, holding a small porcelain bottle, and handed it to Lu Chen.

"Take it with you, for the journey." Lu Chen looked down at the porcelain bottle but didn't open it.

"Master, what is this?"

"It's a healing medicine, though its grade isn't high, its medicinal properties are excellent. Although you're only going to attend the wedding, I've also heard that it wasn't Yue Qinglan's original intention, and there might be danger involved."

Hu Wei patted him on the shoulder.

"Thank you, Master!"

"Okay, go ahead, don't delay."

Lu Chen walked back to his cave.

Su Wanqing stood in the courtyard, holding Qin Shuang in her arms.

The little girl was fast asleep, wrapped in a light pink swaddle, her face scrunched up and her lips slightly pouting.

Su Wanqing looked at Lu Chen with gentle eyes.

"I'll wait for you to come back."

Lu Chen reached out and touched Qin Shuang's little face.

"Um."

Soon, Lu Chen arrived at the gate of the Xuan Tian Sect.

He turned his head, mounted his sword, and flew towards the Li Huo Sect.

The mountains and rivers beneath my feet receded rapidly, blurring into a flowing expanse of green.

Yue Qinglan... is getting married.

Lu Chen thought about those words all the way home.

He didn't know why he was in such a hurry.

There wasn't much between him and Yue Qinglan; their only interaction was in that cave, where she was a bit mischievous.

But that feeling of being cherished was etched into his bones, and he could never erase it.

He couldn't explain what it was; it was something he himself couldn't understand.

Theoretically, he shouldn't have gone. Although Ziyao and Jiangyu would protect him at the crucial moment, the appearance of two great demons in the border dynasty of the human race would attract the attention of more great cultivators, and even his secrets would be thoroughly investigated!

But he's still on his way.

The flying sword pierced through the clouds, and the mountain gate of the Li Huo Sect gradually emerged in the morning light.

Lu Chen sheathed his sword, landed in front of the mountain gate, and looked up at the plaque with the three large characters "Li Huo Sect" engraved on it.

The disciples at the door stopped him.

"Who is it?"

Lu Chen took out the token from his sleeve.

"Xuantian Sect, Lu Chen."

The disciple glanced at the token, then looked at his face.

"What are you doing here, someone from a small sect?"

Lu remained silent for a moment.

"Looking for Tantai Qingxue."

The disciple went inside, and Lu Chen stood at the door waiting.

He was still somewhat confused because he wanted to stop the wedding.

He often thought of her bare feet, the way she leaned against the cave wall with her eyes closed, and how she playfully teased him.

He shook his head, trying to banish those images.

Tantai Qingxue quickly ran out of the mountain gate, her long hair disheveled by the wind.

She ran up to Lu Chen and stopped, looking at him incredulously with a light in her eyes.

"Lu Lang, you...you...why are you back?"

Her voice was a little hoarse, as if she had just cried or hadn't slept well.

Lu Chen reached out and brushed away the stray hairs that had been blown across her face by the wind.

"I'll come pick you up."

Tantai Qingxue was stunned for a moment, her eyes reddened, but the corners of her mouth curved into a gentle, tearful arc.

She threw herself into Lu Chen's arms, buried her face in his chest, and clutched his clothes tightly.

"You've finally come. You know how long you've been captive..."

As Tantai Qingxue was speaking, she suddenly stopped talking, her face turned deathly pale, and tears streamed down her face.

"Lu Lang, I...I!!"

Seeing Tantai Qingxue's heartbroken expression, Lu Chen felt a pang of heartache.

"What's wrong?"

"While you were leaving, I don't know why, my belly started getting bigger and bigger..."

"But Xiaoxue dares to swear an oath to Heaven that she has never been with any other man besides Lu Lang. Otherwise, let me..."

Before Tantai Qingxue could finish speaking, Lu Chen silenced her with a kiss.

"Okay, I believe you. Now, let's go inside and talk!"

"Yes!" Tantai Qingxue nodded heavily, took Lu Chen's arm, and the two entered the interior of the Li Huo Sect together.

The clouds on the horizon were tinged with gold by the morning light, and the mountain gate of the Li Huo Sect appeared solemn and dignified in the golden light.

Lu Chen put his arm around Tantai Qingxue's shoulder, looked at the plaque, and thought about the news that Yue Qinglan was getting married.

His brow furrowed slightly, then relaxed.

Since this makes him panic, then don't think about it and just follow your heart.

If it really wasn't her wish, then I'll just take her away myself!

Tantai Qingxue lifted her head from his embrace and looked at his face.

"Lu Lang, you frowned just now, was it because of me...?"

"Thump!"

Lu Chen gently tapped Tantai Qingxue.

"No, that's not true. You can't keep a secret, can you? Didn't I tell you to talk about it somewhere no one's around?"

"Oh?"

Tantai Qingxue responded with a sound, then obediently remained silent and led Lu Chen to her room.

(Sigh, I'm in, but I'll continue updating as usual. I estimate it should be fixed and released in the next day or two. I hope everyone will keep up with the updates these next few days and give me some free support with your love, waa ...