Chapter 814: Mountain Master Marries Wife

A murky sun illuminated the surroundings. In mid-air, four figures sped by. They were Lu Ye, Pang Huanyin, and their companions.

Lu Ye had brought Ying Wuji, and Pang Huanyin had brought Elder Xiao. All in all, there were only four of them heading to Mount Sumeru. Pang Huanyin had said last night that too many people would be unsuitable, so she naturally wouldn't make a big show of it.

The two of them led the way, with Ying Wuji and Elder Xiao following behind. However, unlike Lu Ye and Pang Huanyin, who were chatting and laughing, the two behind them looked quite troubled.

Ying Wuji, of course, needed no explanation. If he had a choice, he wouldn't want to join Lu Ye's expedition. He had a premonition that this trip to Mount Sumeru wouldn't be a pleasant one.

As for Elder Xiao, he had strongly opposed Pang Huanyin when she informed him of the matter last night.

The Dao Palace possessed the methods for calculating and opening the portals to the other two secret realms. This was an absolute secret, known only to him and Pang Huanyin, the Palace Master, within the Violet Myrtle Dao Palace, passed down orally through generations.

If this matter were exposed, the other two factions would certainly not rest easy. Furthermore, Pang Huanyin was personally leading this trip to Mount Sumeru, and a misstep could provoke hostility between the two major human secret realms. If Mount Sumeru became wary, the Dao Palace's efforts over the past thousand years would be for naught.

However, no matter how he tried to persuade her, Pang Huanyin remained unmoved.

Elder Xiao had no choice but to obey.

He genuinely couldn't understand why the Palace Master was acting this way. Looking ahead, the two of them walked side by side, seemingly very close despite having only recently met.

A sudden thought struck him...

Could it be that his Palace Master...?

Then again, which woman doesn't have spring in her heart? The Palace Master was at that age, and no one had ever caught her eye before. This young man named Lu Yiye was undoubtedly more outstanding than anyone else, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Palace Master took a liking to him.

If that were truly the case, it didn't seem like a bad thing at all. At the very least, the Dao Palace would gain a powerful ally!

With this thought, Elder Xiao felt a little relieved.

They continued their journey swiftly, without stopping.

It wasn't until noon the next day that the four arrived before a large lake. Pang Huanyin stopped, looked around, and then turned to ask, "Elder Xiao, is this the place?"

Elder Xiao made some calculations with his fingers, silently deducing. A moment later, he nodded, "This is it. In one hour!"

"What a coincidence!" Pang Huanyin said lightly. "Then let's rest for an hour."

Their journey had taken its toll on all of them. Entering Mount Sumeru might even lead to conflicts, as they were essentially forcing their way in. Even with Pang Huanyin leading, Mount Sumeru, being wary of the Dao Palace, couldn't simply pretend nothing was happening.

The group found a spot by the lake and each sat down to meditate and take pills to recover.

Seeing the excellent spirit pills that Lu Ye, Ying Wuji, and the others were taking, Pang Huanyin found herself believing Lu Ye's previous claims a little more.

Such spirit pills could not be refined on the current Peerless Continent; both their appearance and quality far surpassed anything found there.

She couldn't help but feel a touch of yearning and envy in her heart. What kind of world was this "Nine Provinces"?

It was a pity, but it seemed she wouldn't have the chance to visit that world in this lifetime.

Soon, an hour passed, and the four returned to the area above the lake.

Elder Xiao looked at Pang Huanyin, making a final inquiry: "Palace Master, if we truly proceed this way, Mount Sumeru might not take it lightly."

Pang Huanyin, hands clasped behind her back, said indifferently, "So what? Liu Zhengquan wouldn't dare to openly defy me!"

Her words bordered on arrogance, but Elder Xiao, already aware of his Palace Master's intentions, said no more. Instead, he took out a ring-shaped treasure.

The ring resembled a bracelet, shining with brilliant golden light.

Elder Xiao activated his spiritual power, gently flicking the ring with his fingers, producing a series of crisp clinking sounds. Then, he tossed the golden ring onto the lake surface.

The ring spun rapidly, landing on the water's surface without sinking. Instead, it rippled outwards in layers of golden waves, and as one watched, the golden ring seemed to expand rapidly.

Amidst the spiritual power vibrations, the clinking sounds continued ceaselessly.

Meanwhile, at the portal of the Mount Sumeru Secret Realm.

Numerous guarding cultivators had gathered.

Unlike the usual solemn atmosphere, today the place felt joyful, as if some happy event was about to occur.

There was indeed a happy event, as the Master of Mount Sumeru was to be wed in three days. This news had spread two days prior, causing a stir throughout the entire Mount Sumeru Secret Realm.

It wasn't about anything else, but rather because, over the years, although their Mountain Master had never lacked female companionship, he had never shown any intention of marrying anyone.

The Mountain Master had even boldly declared that if he were to marry in this lifetime, no one would catch his eye unless Pang Huanyin of the Violet Myrtle Dao Palace was willing to marry him.

However, everyone knew this was impossible. Pang Huanyin was, after all, the Palace Master of the Violet Myrtle Dao Palace; how could she possibly marry into Mount Sumeru? Not to mention, her strength was incredibly formidable; if she truly married in, the Mountain Master might not be able to keep her subdued.

So, when the news of the Mountain Master's impending marriage spread, many were delighted, while others found it unbelievable. They wondered what kind of woman could make the Mountain Master abandon his obsession with Pang Huanyin.

"I've seen that woman once before; she truly is a rare beauty," one cultivator remarked during their casual conversation.

"Oh, Brother Zhao, you've met our future Mountain Master's wife? Which family is she from?" someone asked.

The situation at Mount Sumeru was somewhat similar to Silver Serpent Valley; the inheritance had long been broken, and it wasn't organized as a sect, but rather various families, large and small, controlled the secret realm.

However, unlike Silver Serpent Valley, there were no five major families here. There was only one most powerful family: the Liu family.

For many years, the Liu family had thus controlled Mount Sumeru. The "Liu Zhengquan" mentioned by Pang Huanyin was the current head of the Liu family and also the Master of Mount Sumeru.

If Liu Zhengquan were to marry, he would undoubtedly choose someone from another family, using such a marriage alliance to consolidate his rule. This had been a long-standing strategy of the Liu family.

Therefore, everyone had been speculating which family the woman belonged to. Unfortunately, the higher-ups seemed tight-lipped, and no definite news had leaked out.

The cultivator named Zhao shook his head, "She's not from any local family, but from outside. She's one of the two women who were brought into our secret realm a few days ago. Brother Shi has seen her too; we were both on duty here that day."

Beside him, a stout man, none other than the cultivator named Shi, looked at Zhao and asked, "Two women were brought in that day, but which one is the Mountain Master going to marry?"

The cultivator named Zhao replied, "To my knowledge, it should be the one who is gentle as water and has a serene demeanor."

Someone asked, puzzled, "How beautiful must this woman be to make the Mountain Master decide to marry her?"

The cultivator named Zhao shook his head, "If she were merely beautiful, why would the Mountain Master act this way? The Mountain Master has never lacked beautiful women around him." He seemed to have access to information others didn't, thus knowing more.

As he spoke, he glanced left and right, as if fearing eavesdroppers, then lowered his voice, "Brothers, we're just chatting here. What I say, you hear, and then forget about it. Don't spread it."

Seeing his demeanor, the guarding cultivators gathered there grew curious.

Someone urged, "Brother Zhao, don't you know what kind of people we are? Rest assured, no one here will spread what you say. If anyone dares to do so, none of us brothers will stand for it."

"Exactly, exactly."

Only then did the cultivator named Zhao speak, "I heard from my old man that the woman possesses remarkable detoxification abilities!"

The group was stunned.

Someone chuckled, "What kind of ability is that?"

Another, as if realizing something, said gravely, "Brother Zhao, what kind of poison are you referring to?"

The cultivator named Zhao looked solemn and spoke word by word, "Primeval Corpse Poison!"

Silence fell over the group, broken only by the whistling wind.

Pairs of eyes all looked at the cultivator named Zhao in disbelief.

"Brother Zhao... are you joking?" someone asked, full of doubt.

The cultivator named Zhao shook his head, "When I first heard it, I also dismissed it as untrue. Everyone knows that Primeval Corpse Poison is incurable, and those afflicted are almost always transformed into corpse spirits. That's why, when we're out and about, if any of us gets infected with Primeval Corpse Poison, we have no choice but to end our own lives as quickly as possible, and our bodies must be thoroughly disposed of. But this... it seems to be true!"

"How is that possible?" someone disbelieved. "For so many years, no one has been able to cure Primeval Corpse Poison, not even the Violet Myrtle Dao Palace is helpless against it. What special ability does this outsider woman have to solve such a problem?"

"Then do you know why those two women were brought into Mount Sumeru?" the cultivator named Zhao continued. "It's because our people encountered corpse spirits outside and were infected with Primeval Corpse Poison. That woman rescued them, which is why they were brought into Mount Sumeru! Afterwards, the Mountain Master ordered corpse poison to be brought for on-site verification, which confirmed her abilities! If not for this, why would the Mountain Master even consider marrying her? You must know that over the years, countless ancestors of Mount Sumeru have died from Primeval Corpse Poison precisely because it was incurable. But if we have a solution, then we won't be so constrained when facing corpse spirits in the future."

"If that's truly the case, then the Mountain Master marrying this woman makes sense," someone mused.

Such a talent could not be overlooked. To secure her services, they would need to find a way to align her interests with Mount Sumeru's. Besides, the woman was also a great beauty, so it was natural for the Mountain Master to be smitten.

"So, the Mountain Master's marriage isn't merely for personal reasons, but a strategic move for Mount Sumeru's benefit."

"Exactly."

As they chatted, the significance of the Mountain Master's marriage had escalated to the level of securing Mount Sumeru's prosperity. Everyone present couldn't help but feel immense admiration for their Mountain Master and grew even more curious about the future Mountain Mistress.

Fortunately, the wedding day was just three days away, and then they would be able to see for themselves.

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