MD Ch4 Part 3
by AoiWe arrived at the border of the Extreme Cold Realm in less than two days after leaving Folly City. The weather had been terrible the day before, and as I had feared, a blizzard had struck.
I had intended to reach the Extreme Cold Realm before the onset of early winter precisely to avoid this situation. In the Extreme Cold Realm, any snowfall was a blizzard, and during blizzards, the Snow Demon Clan sealed their territory, barring entry to outsiders. This meant finding them became exceedingly difficult.
Early winter was still a few days away; why was it snowing already? Why were things that were easy for Ye Wangzhi so difficult for me?
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Despite the frigid temperatures outside, the two-headed lion carriage was warm. Ah Jiu was dozing in the corner, covered with a tiger skin rug. As I was drawing the curtain, I noticed Song Qiyuan taking out the green stone from his pocket, holding it like a treasure and stroking it gently. My curiosity was piqued. Ever since he picked up that stone, he had been acting as if possessed, keeping it close to him at all times and periodically taking it out to admire.
Yesterday, I had taken the stone from him and examined it carefully, but I couldn’t find anything unusual about it. So why did he treasure it so much?
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Lost in thought, I decided to ask him directly.
“Qiyuan, do you realize you’ve taken out that stone nine times today? What do you like so much about it?”
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Song Qiyuan blushed at my words and lowered his head.
“Because it’s a gift from Shizun.”
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Whoa! His words caught me off guard. I coughed, then quickly cleared my throat and said,
“It must be inconvenient to keep taking it out. If you like it so much, how about I string it on a cord for you, so you can wear it around your neck?”
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Song Qiyuan hesitated for a moment, then held out the stone to me, adding nervously,
“Shizun, please be careful not to break it.”
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His words made me happy. It meant he really cherished the stone!
I gathered profound energy at my fingertips and gently channeled it into the stone, swirling it around. Without damaging the rest of the stone, I created a small hole. I retrieved a brown cord from my spatial ring, strung the stone onto it, and placed the necklace around the boy’s neck.
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Feeling the warmth of the stone against his skin, Song Qiyuan visibly relaxed. He carefully tucked the stone inside his clothes and looked at me with a bright smile.
“Thank you.”
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In the future, when I looked back at this moment, this smile would undoubtedly warm my heart. This was when I truly began to care for Song Qiyuan.
“Qiyuan, it’s cold outside. Wait in the carriage. Shizun will go scout ahead and see if I can find the entrance to the Snow Demon Clan’s territory.”
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“Yes, Shizun. Be careful.”
After hearing his reply, I nudged the sleeping Ah Jiu and instructed him,
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“Protect Qiyuan until I return.”
He replied grumpily,
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“Ugh, fine. You be careful, Lord. That brat won’t die as long as I’m here.”
“Why do you speak like that?”
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Ah Jiu, a fire-attribute divine beast, wasn’t feeling well in the Extreme Cold Realm. I didn’t say anything more, just gave him a few more words of caution before exiting the carriage.
This level of cold was nothing to a high-level cultivator like me. As I soared into the air, all I could see below were snow-covered mountains. I closed my eyes and released my divine sense, a miniature copy of myself, to scan the surroundings. Finding no signs of life, I opened my eyes.
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The two-headed lion followed me, pulling the carriage, as I continued my search. By the time I had explored almost every corner of the Extreme Cold Realm, it was already evening. I was mentally and physically exhausted, but I had found nothing.
Returning to the carriage, I greeted Song Qiyuan and sat down, feeling dizzy. Just as I was about to lean against the wall and rest, a singing voice pierced through the curtain.
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“Shizun? Do you hear that? Someone is singing.”
I opened my eyes, pressed my aching temples, and released my divine sense again. This time, I clearly sensed a human presence about five li away. It was a girl’s clear and melodious voice. She must be beautiful. Was this the protagonist’s irresistible charm at work?
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I lifted the curtain and instructed the two-headed lion to move five li forward. As expected, a petite, silver-haired girl in a white dress sat on a clean rock, singing. The snowflakes falling from the sky seemed to avoid her, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
Seeing me, the girl stopped singing, jumped off the rock, and walked towards me. Her pale skin was even brighter than the surrounding snow. With silver eyebrows and dark eyes, she looked at me and smiled radiantly. Then, she uttered words that nearly made me faint.
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“I’m Ruo Ruo. I like you. Marry me!”
Oh, my ancestors, what was going on? Ruo Ruo was supposed to be Song Qiyuan’s first love interest. Why was she suddenly confessing to me?
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The girl stroked the two-headed lion’s head, and the beast purred contentedly, as docile as a house cat. She then hopped into the carriage and, ignoring Song Qiyuan completely, approached me and asked,
“What’s your name?”
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Instead of excitement, a wave of panic washed over me. The Shizun stealing his disciple’s love interest? What should I do?
“I am Ye Wangzhi. I’ve come seeking the Coexistent Ice Lotus from the Snow Demon Clan to heal my disciple’s eyes. Do you happen to know the way to their territory?”
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I quickly changed the subject, asking a question I already knew the answer to.
“You’re even more handsome up close! You’re looking for Snow Demons? I’m a Snow Demon!”
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The beautiful girl pointed at herself and said,
“If you marry me, I’ll give you my Coexistent Ice Lotus right away! See, here it is!”
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Ruo Ruo flipped her hand, revealing a pristine, translucent Ice Lotus. She waved it in front of me a few times, as if urging me to answer quickly.
“Shizun, no!”
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Just as I was about to speak, Song Qiyuan, who had been listening quietly, suddenly exclaimed. Ah Jiu, awakened by the commotion, flew over and perched on my shoulder, addressing Ruo Ruo.
“Do you even know how powerful our Lord is? Do you think you can just marry him on a whim? That’s ridi- mmmph!”
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I quickly covered Ah Jiu’s beak. If he continued, Song Qiyuan would be confused. If he mentioned the word “Demon Lord,” all my efforts would be wasted.
Song Qiyuan stammered, clutching my robe,
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“Shizun, I don’t need my eyes healed. Let’s go back. I don’t want to involve you in this.”
“What? You little brat, what’s wrong with me marrying your Shizun? It’s none of your business! And you!”
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Ruo Ruo pointed at Ah Jiu on my shoulder.
“You little bird, what’s with that look? Do you think I’m not good enough for your master, the princess of the Snow Demon Clan?”
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The word “bird” made Ah Jiu’s feathers ruffle in anger. He was already in a bad mood because I had forced him to transform into a small bird, and now he was being insulted. However, under my gaze, he just took a deep breath and grumbled at Ruo Ruo,
“A good man doesn’t fight with a woman.”
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He then nuzzled his small head against my neck, seeking comfort.
This was getting interesting. Stroking Ah Jiu’s feathers, I patted Song Qiyuan’s head and chuckled.
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“Enough. I haven’t said anything yet; why are you two so agitated?”
Ruo Ruo was a charming girl with a straightforward personality. I absently touched my face and realized I wasn’t wearing my mask. Oh…
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“Young lady, I am much older than you. How could the princess of the Snow Demon Clan marry an old man like me? Even if I agreed, your father would never allow it.”
Yu Ke was over a hundred years old. Marrying Ruo Ruo would make him a cradle robber.
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“Age doesn’t matter! I’m going to marry you!”
The girl raised her chin defiantly.
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“If you marry me, I’ll give you the Ice Lotus. But if you refuse, don’t even dream of getting your hands on it!”
Song Qiyuan’s grip on my robe tightened. His face, lips pressed together, was serious.
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“Very well. Let’s get married.”
The moment I said it, Ah Jiu’s carefully preened feathers ruffled again. Song Qiyuan nearly ripped my robe.
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“But, let’s do it in ten years. I’ll marry you in ten years.”
“Alright! Here’s the Coexistent Ice Lotus!”
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Ruo Ruo placed the Ice Lotus in my hand.
“The Snow Demon Clan gives the Coexistent Ice Lotus as a token of love. We can only give it to someone we love. So, if you take the Lotus, you must marry me! No compromises!”
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After finishing her sentence, the girl opened her hand and blinked at me.
“What will you give me in return?”
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I couldn’t think of anything to give her, so I pulled a random object out of my ring and handed it to her. Then, before I knew it, a shadow fell over me, and the girl kissed my forehead.
The soft touch made my entire body freeze. Her playful laughter echoed in my ears.
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“Now that I’ve marked you, you can’t escape!”
With that, she turned and jumped out of the carriage, running away like the wind. Her cheerful voice, mixed with the sound of falling snow, drifted back to me.
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“I’ll be waiting for you in ten years!”
By the time I came to my senses, Ah Jiu was chirping and flapping his wings frantically, while Song Qiyuan sat frozen in silence, like a cracked stone.
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Three silver lotus petals had blossomed on my forehead.
I absently scratched the silver mark in the center of my forehead.
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