Marrying a White Snake Wife is Super Cool

After exiting the Imperial City Gate, Lu Yuan glanced back once before striding swiftly through the streets of the Imperial City and disappearing into the crowd.

’I definitely offended quite a few people today, or at least made them jealous,’ Lu Yuan thought. ’Better take advantage of the daytime crowds and get out of here while I can.’

’It’s not that I’m afraid I can’t beat them. I’m just worried they’ll be weak but still insist on picking a fight, trying to tie me down.’

After leaving the Imperial Capital, the Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace muttered a spell and released his aura, probing for any sign of movement within a several-hundred-meter radius ahead as he searched for Lu Yuan’s trail.

"Strange. We left one right after the other. How can I not find any trace of him?" the Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace muttered to himself.

The Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace walked forward quickly, consuming his Spiritual Power to probe the shops on both sides of the street.

After a few moments, unable to sustain the effort, the Grand Elder retracted his Divine Abilities. Stroking his beard, he thought, ’If he’s not having lunch in the Imperial City at this hour, then he must be heading back to the Post House. I can still catch up if I hurry.’

Heedless of his status, the Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace raced through the streets of the Imperial City, heading for the Post House outside the city walls.

The Grand Elder of Le Shen Temple and all the civil and martial officials strolled leisurely out of the Imperial Capital. Unable to see where the Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace had gone, the Le Shen Temple Grand Elder shook his head and said, "That old fellow is so high-strung all the time. What’s he running so fast for?"

Marquis Yongchang, Lan Yu, led his five adopted sons out of the Imperial City Gate.

Lan Yu hitched up his pants and said, "I drank a bellyful of water this morning. You five wait here. I’m going to take a leak. Don’t let anyone get close!"

"Yes, Father!" Lan Ying and his four brothers replied in unison.

Marquis Yongchang, Lan Yu, turned and ducked into a nearby dead-end alley. PSSSSSH...

A moment later, Lan Yu emerged from the alley, hand on the Treasure Sword at his waist. "Ah, that’s better! So refreshing! Using a proper latrine just can’t compare to relieving yourself out in the open. Makes you feel closer to nature."

"Biao, walk with me," Emperor Gu Yuanzhang said to Crown Prince Gu Biao.

"Imperial Father, please be careful," Crown Prince Gu Biao said, stepping forward to help the seated Emperor to his feet.

The Emperor dismissed the surrounding eunuchs and maids. "You may all go. My son and I will speak alone."

The Emperor and the Crown Prince walked along a small path within the Imperial Capital, one following the other, with maids and eunuchs occasionally passing by. "Biao, what do you think if We were to betroth Yue’er to Lu Yuan?"

"Imperial Father, Sister is fond of Lord Lu, and he did come out on top today. Betrothing her to him seems like a perfect solution," said Crown Prince Gu Biao.

’Lu Yuan had actually won. The original plan had been to let him compete; if he lost, my daughter would have no further objections and would marry whomever she was meant to marry.’

’But now that he’s won... am I really supposed to let my daughter marry him as a concubine?’

This matter had been giving Emperor Gu Yuanzhang a headache for some time. But since even the Crown Prince had spoken in favor of it, he finally made up his mind to marry his daughter to Lu Yuan.

If it weren’t for Lu Yuan’s extraordinary abilities, Emperor Gu Yuanzhang would never have agreed to give his daughter to him.

The effects of that Healing Pill today had truly astonished the Emperor.

Emperor Gu Yuanzhang said, "At tomorrow’s morning court session, We shall announce the Princess’s marriage to Lu Yuan."

Crown Prince Gu Biao said, "Imperial Father is wise!"

After leaving the Imperial Capital, Lu Yuan headed for the Post House outside the city walls.

Now clear of the Imperial City, Lu Yuan looked into the distance. The Post House was just over the next hill. Thinking he could make it in time for lunch, he gradually slowed his pace. ’Surely no one will come looking for trouble, right?’

He had not been walking for more than a moment when he sensed someone speeding toward him from behind.

Unsure who it was, Lu Yuan leaped into a dense thicket on the side of the road and concealed his presence.

The Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace arrived in pursuit. ’Strange, I could have sworn I felt Lu Yuan’s presence just now. Why can’t I see him?’

The Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace released his Spiritual Power, sending it probing in all directions. "Someone’s in the woods to the left!"

Leaning against a tree trunk, Lu Yuan thought, ’Why is this old coot chasing me? I have no quarrel with him. What’s he following me for?’

"Lord Lu!" A deep, resonant voice boomed from directly in front of him.

The Grand Elder’s sudden appearance made Lu Yuan’s heart skip a beat. ’He was behind me just seconds ago. How did he appear in front of me without a sound?’

Lu Yuan clutched at his chest, feigning great shock. "Grand Elder, why were you chasing me? I thought I’d run into a ghost."

"Patron, you jest. What ghost would appear in broad daylight? Besides, even if there were one, it would never be able to get near a man like you!" the Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace said with a laugh, stroking his beard.

Seeing that the old man meant no harm, Lu Yuan lowered his guard. "Grand Elder, if you have something to say, please get straight to the point. I don’t care for beating around the bush."

The Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace replied, "You are indeed straightforward, Patron. Not like a Court official at all, but more like a man of the martial world. In that case, I will be frank. I wish to have a look at the Celestial Master Sword at your waist."

Hearing this, Lu Yuan clapped both hands over the Celestial Master Sword at his waist. "You haven’t taken a fancy to my sword, have you? It’s not for sale!"

’Of course,’ Lu Yuan thought. ’This Celestial Master Sword, a gift from the system, is an incredibly rare Treasure Sword. The Grand Elder of the Celestial Dynasty Palace must be coveting it.’

’Then again, the Celestial Master Sword can only reach its full potential in the hands of someone with profound Daoist Skill. And who has more profound Daoist Skill than me, Lu Yuan?’