Unorthodox methods, cultivating immortality relies on rich women

Chapter 89 I'm Not Human

Lin Yunong recalled the paper figure and yellow talisman that Shen Qingzhou had taken out.

So he nodded and said, "I'm not sure either, but I feel like it."

The old man remained silent for a while after hearing this before finally saying, "Tell him that the bridge is called Flower Bridge, and that's how Flower Bridge Town got its name."

"what?"

Everyone was quite surprised to hear this.

Is there such a saying?

They had never even heard of it before.

"Grandpa, are you mistaken? Huaqiao Town is quite far from here," an old ghost said.

"The town of Huaqiao was originally built by our Lin family ancestors. The stone bridge, at both ends, was planted with many peach trees. Every year in March and April, the peach blossoms would bloom, creating a beautiful scene from afar. That's why it was called Huaqiao (Flower Bridge). Our ancestors named the town after this bridge, and that's how Huaqiao Town came to be."

However, an old ghost raised a question, but dared not speak loudly, and could only mutter softly, "There are many willow trees planted at both ends of the bridge, why is it not called Willow Bridge?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yunong turned around and went back into the room. At this time, Shen Qingzhou had finished eating, taken off his shirt, and was changing into his groom's attire.

Seeing Shen Qingzhou's smooth V-line, well-defined pectoral and abdominal muscles, she couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in her heart. Perhaps having a husband like that wouldn't be bad.

Then she was startled by her own thought and quickly shook her head to get rid of the inappropriate idea.

"What are you doing? Why are you acting so strangely?" Shen Qingzhou asked, somewhat surprised.

He reached out and put the clothes on, and sure enough, they fit him perfectly.

Lin Yunong didn't answer the question, but quickly repeated what her great-grandfather had just said to Shen Qingzhou.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingzhou chuckled and said, "Your great-grandfather is not honest."

"What?"

Lin Yunong didn't understand why Shen Qingzhou said that.

"It's nothing."

Shen Qingzhou did not continue this topic.

Why didn't you run just now?

Lin Yunong paused for a moment, then asked cautiously, "If I run away, will you catch me and bring me back?"

"Yes," Shen Qingzhou replied directly.

Lin Yunong secretly pursed her lips upon hearing this, thinking to herself, "Then why did you ask? How can this person be so mean?"

Yang Xiaoyong said the wedding would be held at nine o'clock that night, and when the time came, Shen Qingzhou was asked to leave the room.

"Things are different now than in the past; everything needs to be simplified."

Yang Xiaoyong wore a Five Elders Crown and a Haiqing Robe with wide sleeves. This set of Taoist robes was of unknown origin and looked out of place.

Shen Qingzhou held the memorial tablet in his hands and stood in front of the offering table. White candles burned brightly on the table, and offerings were neatly arranged. A copper brazier was placed in front of the table, with Jade Emperor coins burning inside.

This type of money is purely handmade, produces extremely fine smoke that is pale in color and does not cause irritation, and is accepted throughout the three realms. It is considered the official currency of Taoism.

Lin Yunong's parents sat on either side of the offering table, having changed into clean clothes.

Both sides were filled with relatives and friends who came to watch the ceremony, but they all had solemn expressions and showed no joy whatsoever, which made them look particularly gloomy in the dim firelight.

Yang Xiaoyong stood to the side, presiding over the wedding. He waved his whisk and loudly proclaimed, "First bow to Heaven and Earth."

Shen Qingzhou held Lin Yunong's memorial tablet and bowed towards the door.

Shen Qingzhou felt no psychological burden whatsoever when bowing to heaven and earth.

But bowing to one's parents a second time felt a bit awkward.

All I could do was keep repeating to myself, "They gave me the money, they gave me the money..."

As the couple bowed to each other, Shen Qingzhou held up the memorial tablet in his hand, silently reciting, "A wife I gained for free, a wife I gained for free..."

Lin Yunong stood to the side, twisting her fingers and watching silently.

Yang Xiaoyong was very familiar with this process. After the ceremony, he immediately took out a marriage contract and read aloud, "On this auspicious day, Lin Yu Nong and Shen Qing Zhou are united in marriage. Their yin and yang are in harmony, and this marriage contract serves as proof!"

After reading it aloud, he threw the marriage contract into the fire pit.

The flames shot up and instantly turned a ghostly blue, the engagement turned to ashes in the blink of an eye, and a wisp of white smoke slowly rose into the air, looking rather mystical.

Of course, Yang Xiaoyong didn't use any tricks; he simply added something to the paper of the marriage contract to make it seem more mysterious and unfathomable. Even when swindling money, one should be professional.

Yang Xiaoyong stepped forward, took the memorial tablet, wrapped it in a red envelope, and handed it back to Shen Qingzhou. He then said, "Go into the room to calm your mind, and remember not to look back."

So everyone surrounded Shen Qingzhou and escorted her to the bridal chamber, which is the room Shen Qingzhou is staying in today.

After Shen Qingzhou entered the room, they locked the door from the outside. Then, naturally, they went to eat, which was much noisier and sounded very festive.

Although they were all cold dishes, it was summer, so it didn't affect my appetite at all.

Shen Qingzhou entered the room, threw the spirit tablet onto the bed, and then began to take off her clothes.

Lin Yunong, who followed her in, asked nervously, "What...what are you going to do?"

"What can I do? Sleep, of course," Shen Qingzhou said.

"But...but I'm a ghost, I can't go to the bridal chamber with you," Lin Yunong hurriedly said.

"Huh?" Shen Qingzhou was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

"You still want to consummate the marriage?"

When Shen Qingzhou said he was going to sleep, he really just meant to sleep, even though he's a rather easygoing person.

But it didn't go so far as to force the girls; all the women he played duo queue with were there voluntarily.

He married that girl for the 200,000 yuan, definitely not because she was pretty, or for her as a person.

"I...I didn't mean that."

Lin Yunong's cheeks flushed red, and she waved her hands and shook her head.

"It's no use thinking about it. You're a ghost, and I'm a human. We can't consummate our marriage," Shen Qingzhou said sincerely.

"But you just touched me."

"I can only hug you, that's all I can do. Alright, the night is long, let me sit down and have a good chat. After all, you're nominally my wife now." Shen Qingzhou's attitude became more and more sincere.

Lin Yunong thought about it and agreed, so she sat down on the edge of the bed.

"What do you want to talk about?" she asked, still somewhat wary.

"Let's talk about you. Why didn't you continue your studies after graduating from high school? Was it because your family was poor?"

"No, it's because I'm a bit slow and not very good at studying," Lin Yunong said with some shame.

"It's good to be a little slow," Shen Qingzhou thought to herself, but her face remained expressionless. She comforted him, "It's not your fault that you're slow. It's something you were born with. You don't need to feel embarrassed."

As if worried about being looked down upon by Shen Qingzhou, she immediately said, "My sister is very smart."

"Oh, she went to university? Which university?"

"Jinling University," Lin Yunong said with considerable pride.

"Oh, that's alright," Shen Qingzhou said lightly.

Seemingly displeased by Shen Qingzhou's nonchalant attitude, Lin Yunong asked, "I heard from Yang Xiaoyong that you're a top student. Which university did you graduate from?"

"Physics major at Chung Hsin University of Science and Technology," Shen Qingzhou said.

Lin Yunong fell silent upon hearing this. Although she was slow-witted, she was not stupid and naturally knew the value of the physics major at China University of Science and Technology.

After a long while, she whispered, "If you're so capable, how did you become a shaman?"

"Because it makes money."

Lin Yunong thought he was right.

After all, the other party easily earned 200,000 yuan from her family, which was all her hard-earned savings.

But because of this, I felt a little annoyed, "Isn't this a lie?"

"I'm not lying, I really have real skills," Shen Qingzhou said.

Lin Yunong felt that he was right, after all, he had easily helped her get rid of Gao Jianxiong's entanglement, otherwise she would probably have been consummating her marriage with Gao Jianxiong tonight.

Thinking of this, she felt a sense of gratitude towards Shen Qingzhou.

"Okay, let's not talk about that. Let's talk about you. What jobs did you do after graduating from high school?"

It seemed like it had been a long time since she had confided in anyone like this, and Lin Yunong enthusiastically talked about some things from the past, but she didn't notice that Shen Qingzhou was getting closer and closer to her until his hand was on her leg, at which point she became alert.

"What...what are you going to do?" Lin Yunong asked nervously.

"Don't be afraid. I can't do anything to you. At most, I'll just hug you. You're my wife now, isn't that normal?"

"But...but...we've only just met..."

"Don't say such discouraging things. Have you ever kissed someone?"

"What?"

Before Lin Yunong could voice her doubts, she was silenced.

"What are you doing?"

"Tonight is our first night together, you'll stay with me..."

"Well... okay then..."

"Don't worry, I won't do anything to you. Oh, you're curly-haired too..."

"You liar! Didn't you say you were human and I was a ghost, and that we couldn't do anything about it...?"

Lin Yunong sobbed softly while cursing.