Chapter 148: Shui Qing'er's Letter Seeking Help: Qian Xunji Wants to Marry Me!
"Hahaha--"
Yu Zhentian stroked his long, snow-white beard, his eyes narrowing into slits as he laughed.
This trip was incredibly fruitful.
He turned to look at Ah Yin, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
This trip was also thanks to Ah Yin's keen perception from the beginning, which allowed her to be the first to notice the abnormality of the light element, and to nourish Yu Xiaolie with her life force when absorbing the soul ring, ensuring that he could absorb it smoothly.
Otherwise, relying on just a few of them, they might very well miss that crucial noon.
Yu Xiaolie also risks exploding when absorbing a 100,000-year soul ring.
Ah Yin looked worried. She glanced at Yu Xiaolie and then slowly walked toward the giant corpse of the Sky Dragon.
Seeing this, Yu Xiaolie quickly raised his chin towards the dragon cub.
The dragon cub understood immediately, flapped its wings and took flight, and the second soul ring flashed.
Darkness - Skybreaker Strike!
A massive phantom of a black Netherworld Holy Dragon swooped down, blasting a huge hole in the side of the mountain.
Then, it shockingly grabbed the corpse of the Sky Dragon and threw it into the cave entrance.
Bang!
Another earthquake shook the earth.
As the dragon cub vigorously flapped its wings, a gust of black wind arose, causing the ice and snow on the mountain peak to collapse and fill the cave entrance.
Ayin waved her right hand toward the area where the Light Dragon was buried, and a patch of blue light spots fell like seeds.
In the blink of an eye, dense blue silver grass began to take root and sprout on the tomb of the Sky Dragon.
Seeing the new generation revitalize themselves with the help of this land, Ah Yin smiled faintly, her long silver-blue hair fluttering gently in the wind.
Yu Xiaolie suddenly stood beside her without saying a word.
She gently squeezed Yu Xiaolie's fingers, feeling a warm touch on his fingertips.
On the return journey by carriage.
Yu Xiaolie leaned against the window, watching the scenery rushing past outside.
The little dragon was curled up on Ah Yin's lap, dozing off, its round belly rising and falling with its breath.
The long journey, round trip, has taken more than a month.
The group finally returned to the Blue Lightning Sect.
As soon as we arrived at the gate and got off the carriage, a family elder hurriedly came to greet us.
The old man's forehead was still covered in sweat, clearly indicating that he had been waiting for a long time.
He shakily pulled a stack of letters from his bosom, first greeting Yu Zhentian, then quickly went to Yu Xiaolie and said:
"Young Master! You've finally returned! We've received several urgent letters from Tianshui City these past few days, all addressed to you."
"Tianshui City?"
Yu Xiaolie's heart skipped a beat as he took the stack of letters.
He recognized the neat handwriting on the envelope at a glance; it was from Shui Qing'er.
Ah Yin curiously approached, a hint of doubt flashing in her blue eyes:
"This is..."
"Oh, an old friend of mine."
Yu Xiaolie explained softly, his fingers already opening the top letter as he spoke.
As the letter unfolds, the handwriting is initially neat, but it becomes increasingly illegible as it progresses, with several places showing obvious signs of water smudging.
Yu Xiaolie quickly scanned the contents of the letter; it roughly stated:
"Xiao Lie, it's like seeing you in person. It's been almost ten years since you left Tianshui City. I wonder how you've been?"
"Xiao Lie, the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall branch in Tianshui City suddenly came to visit today. He said he was the Pope of the Spirit Hall, and that Qian Xunji is looking for marriage partners. He was very excited and wanted to sign me up..."
"Xiao Lie, you haven't been back to Tianshui City for a long time. I imagine you must be very busy. The Platinum Bishop came again today, saying that I have passed the Spirit Hall's selection and that I need to go to Spirit City to see the Pope. I don't want to go…"
"Xiao Lie… I have no choice but to ask you for help. Grandma Shui initially refused, but the bishop coaxed and threatened her, saying it would bring endless glory to the family. This morning I overheard that Grandma Shui has relented…"
"Xiao Lie... come to Tianshui City to find me quickly, I don't want to go to the Spirit Hall to see some Pope..."
The letter was filled with alterations and rewrites, seemingly indicating that the writer had countless things to say but didn't know how to express them.
The last letter ended with only one sentence:
"Xiao Lie... If you receive this letter, if you can, please come find me. I don't know how much longer I can hold on, but even just to see you one last time would be enough."
The last line is signed in Shui Qing'er's elegant handwriting, clearly stating: "Shui Qing'er".
Yu Xiaolie's fingers tightened unconsciously, and the letter made a soft "rustling" sound.
Immediately, the image of Shui Qing'er, always wearing a light blue dress and looking charming and lovely, appeared in his mind.
no!
How could Shui Qing'er just marry someone she'd never even met!
And what's more! That person was Qian Xunji!
"What's up?"
Ah Yin keenly noticed Yu Xiaolie's emotional change and her intuition told her that something was amiss, so she asked softly.
Yu Xiaolie handed her the letter, his brows already furrowed:
"I need to go to Tianshui City."
Ah Yin quickly scanned the letter, a complex look initially flashing in her blue eyes, but it quickly turned into a resolute expression as she said:
"I'll go with you."
"Alright, let's go now."
Yu Xiaolie turned around to take the horse, but was stopped by his grandfather, Yu Zhentian.
He came over and mysteriously handed Yu Xiaolie a token, saying, "Take this; it might come in handy in a critical moment."
Yu Xiaolie took it and saw that the token was purplish-black all over, with a ferocious dragon head relief on the front. The dragon's eyes were inlaid with lightning-patterned crystals that changed color with the light. It was clearly the elder token of the Blue Lightning Sect!
"Grandpa, this…"
Yu Zhentian waved his hand, his snow-white beard curling upwards, and said:
"Keep it. Words are no guarantee. Show us your identity when it matters. Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is, after all, one of the three major sects on the Douluo Continent."
Yu Zhentian truly wanted to protect Yu Xiaolie; such a prodigy must not be allowed to perish outside.
However, given Yu Zhentian's status and position, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to go out with her; he couldn't always be following behind Yu Xiaolie.
But this token is enough to demonstrate Yu Xiaolie's important position in the Blue Lightning Sect.
Daring to harm Yu Xiaolie is to go against Yu Zhentian, and against the thousands of disciples of the entire Blue Lightning Sect.
Fifteen minutes later, a carriage bearing the emblem of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex once again departed from the sect.
Ah Yin leaned against the window, gazing at the receding outline of the sect, and softly asked:
"Is that water girl... very important to you?"
Yu Xiaolie was silent for a moment, then said, "A few years ago, when I was traveling, I stayed at her house for half a year, and she helped me..."
His voice gradually lowered, and he didn't say anything more.
Ah Yin stared at Yu Xiaolie, then suddenly reached out and covered the back of his hand with a complicated expression, but said nothing.
...
The carriage traveled day and night, crossing plains and mountains.
Finally, a few days later.
When the familiar outline of the city wall appeared on the horizon, Yu Xiaolie unconsciously sat up straight.
Tianshui City still looks the same as I remember it, with towering city walls surrounded by a moat, and Tianshui City's flag flying on the city towers.
After entering the city, the carriage traveled quickly and finally stopped in front of the Phoenix Clan's residence.
At this moment, the vermilion gate was tightly closed, and two disciples dressed in blue and white robes stood at the entrance.
Yu Xiaolie led A Yin off the carriage and headed towards the mansion.
When the two gatekeepers saw the stranger approaching, one of them immediately stepped forward to stop him.
Yu Xiaolie was not annoyed and immediately took out a white jade token from his pocket.
The token was engraved with a phoenix spreading its wings and flying high, and the words "Water Mirror Heart" were clearly engraved on the back.
It was the token that Elder Shui Jingxin of the Tianshui Phoenix Clan had given him before.
"Elder Shui Jingxin's token?!"
Upon seeing the token, the two disciples' expressions changed drastically, and they quickly bowed in respect.
"I was unaware of your arrival, and I apologize for not welcoming you sooner!"
Yu Xiaolie put away the token and crossed the front yard with practiced ease.
Ah Yin followed closely behind, looking completely bewildered. She wondered to herself: Is Yu Xiaolie's status in the Tianshui Phoenix Clan really that high?
Yu Xiaolie was familiar with every brick and tile here; nothing had changed from before. He went straight to the main hall.
Unexpectedly, as he turned a corner, he bumped into a group of people.
Leading the group was an elderly woman leaning on a phoenix-head cane; it was none other than the long-absent Granny Shui Jingxin.
Standing beside her was a middle-aged man dressed in a platinum robe.
Judging from his attire, he wore the emblem of the Spirit Hall on his chest, so he should be the Platinum Bishop that Shui Qing'er mentioned in her letter.
Yu Xiaolie immediately moved Ah Yin aside.
Since there are people from the Spirit Hall around, it's best not to alert them.
"..."
"If this matter succeeds, I will surely be promoted and ennobled. Your Tianshui Phoenix Clan will definitely prosper as a result. Elder Shui, such a wonderful match is truly cause for celebration! It's about Miss Shui Qing'er..."
The platinum bishop was speaking with great enthusiasm.
Grandma Water sighed and said, "Alas, I will try to persuade her again. Please, Bishop, be patient and wait a little longer."
The two continued walking forward.
Suddenly, Grandma Shui's cane clattered to the ground, her body stiffened, and her old eyes widened in shock.
Yu... Yu Xiaolie!
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