The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

"I’m your ancestor, you can’t hit me, or I’ll scream." Jiang Yiyi said, inching forward step by step.

Despite this, Chu Xuan reached out and pinched her cheeks.

"Ouch, ouch, let go, boo hoo hoo, you’re bullying me again~"

Seeing Jiang Yiyi’s teary-eyed look, Chu Xiang’er quickly sympathized and persuaded, "Brother Chu, don’t punish her, I’m an accomplice too, why don’t you pinch me instead?"

Chu Xuan chuckled, "I barely used any force. She’s just pretending."

"Hmph~" Jiang Yiyi puffed up angrily and hid behind Xiang’er, "Naughty Chu Xuan, I’ll remember you. Daring to bully your ancestor is simply audacious, I’ll have your master deal with you."

Then she warmly took Dragon Maiden’s hand and said, "Xiang’er, can you teach me to spray water? Let’s see who can spray higher and farther."

"Stop, don’t play such boring tricks anymore, and don’t bully Xiang’er." Chu Xuan sternly prohibited.

Honestly, he was a bit surprised. In such a short time, the originally timid Chu Xiang’er was willing to let her ancestor touch her, indicating that Jiang Yiyi had gained her initial trust.

Undoubtedly, this ancestor still had some personal charm.

"I have serious matters to discuss with Xiang’er." Chu Xuan led them into the hall, mentioning the "Dragon Blood Tree" matter and the trip.

Hearing this, Chu Xiang’er timidly asked, "Will taking dragon blood be painful?"

"It shouldn’t be. You just need to cut a small hole in your hand. If you’re scared, our sect has Spirit Pills that suppress pain, ensuring you won’t feel a thing."

Xiang’er nodded, "Okay, I have plenty of time now. I can go to Xiangjiang anytime, a few months don’t matter."

Although she verbally said she didn’t need anyone to accompany her, in reality, she hoped to go with Chu Xuan.

Now knowing Brother Chu was going on a long journey, possibly for a year or half, Chu Xiang’er naturally wasn’t eager to go to Xiangjiang, and even considered waiting here for his return.

Chu Xuan could somewhat sense what she meant and just smiled, patting her head, "Then I’ll rely on you, Xiang’er. Whatever you need, feel free to tell my master, I guarantee you won’t be shortchanged."

Xiang’er nodded repeatedly.

Then Chu Xuan turned to Jiang Yiyi, but this time without warning, as her expression showed a bit of disappointment.

"Why another long trip?" Jiang Yiyi’s tone was a bit unhappy.

Though they had been separated before, even for over ten years at a time, for some reason, she was exceptionally reluctant this time, probably because they’d recently had a heartfelt talk...

Chu Xuan apologized, "I initially wanted to spend more time with you, but events unfolded suddenly. Why don’t you come find me when the sect officially organizes a group to explore the Grotto Heaven?"

Jiang Yiyi nodded; it’s just half a year, with a departure in advance, so it’s not too long.

Then her eyes darted around, clearly pondering some "genius" idea again.

Chu Xuan immediately said, "Let’s set three rules first: don’t bully Xiang’er; don’t take her to do bad things; and don’t shift responsibility onto her."

"Can you do these three things?"

Jiang Yiyi’s face fell, "What kind of person do you think I am?"

Chu Xiang’er secretly chuckled, finding this ancestor of Chu Xuan quite interesting, with a very lively personality.

Thus, it was settled that Chu Xuan would depart early tomorrow, and meanwhile, he spent more time with the two of them.

Feeling spontaneous, Jiang Yiyi even dragged the little junior sister to join in the fun.

That was good, having an extra person to keep watch made Chu Xuan more at ease.

...

The next morning, the little junior brother specially wrote a letter, wanting Chu Xuan to pass it to the "Dao Friend" in Tianxu.

Chu Xuan naturally agreed.

Then the three girls came over to bid farewell, with the little junior sister firmly promising to protect Xiang’er and ensuring she wouldn’t be bullied by the ancestor.

Only then did Chu Xuan leave with a smile.

...

Tianxu, located in the Southern Territory, seats within one of the thirty-six Grotto Heavens, "Tai Xuan Zong Zhen Heaven", spanning six thousand miles around with vast grounds.

Their mountain gate is a majestic and towering White Jade Celestial Sect, inscribed with the golden words "Tianxu", exuding an ancient and magnificent aura, indicative of the sect’s deep heritage.

Upon arriving, Chu Xuan announced himself, and soon two female disciples came to welcome him.

The leader was Zhang Ping’er, whom he had met before; evidently, she had known of Chu Xuan’s visit, allowing her to arrive as soon as she received the news.

Upon seeing her, Chu Xuan first presented the letter written by his little junior brother.

Zhang Ping’er quickly accepted it and, disregarding the laughter from her junior sister beside her, remained composed as she said:

"Welcome, Friend Chu, to our sect. Our elders have long been waiting for you; shall I take you to meet them?"

Chu Xuan nodded of course.

Following the two inside the mountain gate, he could finally properly admire the sect’s full landscape.

The Spiritual Qi within this Grotto Heaven was abundant, the mountains majestic, the streams and waterfalls flowing, serene and distant, the immortal scenery rivalling his home’s "Little Celestial Heaven".

Led by these two, Chu Xuan flew to the main peak, Taiyi Mountain, ascending the White Jade steps step by step, he casually asked:

"Which elder of your sect will welcome me today?"

Zhang Ping’er looked to her junior sister, who was unexpectedly bewildered, "We were just told to bring you to Qingping Hall."

Zhang Ping’er was somewhat puzzled, "Friend Chu, you’re here on behalf of Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace, shouldn’t you visit the main hall?"

Quickly explaining to prevent Chu Xuan from misunderstanding, she said, "Qingping Hall is in the back halls, a more private area of our sect, generally not used for receiving outside guests, certainly not meaning to dismiss you."

Chu Xuan also felt a bit puzzled but waved his hand, "It’s fine, it doesn’t matter where we meet."

This was one of the three major sects of the righteous path, which had always had a good relationship with his Dao Palace. Years ago, during the wedding, they sent elders to celebrate; meeting them couldn’t possibly result in him being kidnapped, right?

...

Outside Tianxu, in a hidden cave, Ji Mingyu appeared anxious, pacing back and forth.

Tianxu’s Mountain Protection Array was naturally formidable, hence the white mist over the water mirror before her, obscuring anything from view.

Xiao Xue was rarely seen with her master in such a restless state, and couldn’t help but ask, "Master, what’s wrong?"

Previously, when Chu Xuan returned to the Dao Palace, she hadn’t been so unsettled without seeing him at times.

Ji Mingyu took a deep breath to calm herself, "I suspect something’s off, why did Chu Xuan suddenly go to Tianxu?"

"Maybe it’s some sect task? It’s normal for two righteous sects to communicate and strengthen bonds."

Upon hearing "communicate" and "strengthen bonds," Mingyu’s expression grew more agitated.

"You don’t understand, you know nothing, there’s a woman in this sect who’s—still alive..."

Xiao Xue was stunned for a moment, "Woman? Who is she?"

Ji Mingyu gritted her teeth and said, "She’s a bitch, a slut!"

Xiao Xue was shocked, for the first time hearing her master curse so vilely, wondering if she’d misheard.

"No, I must enter Tianxu to see for myself." Ji Mingyu could no longer care about decorum, regretting not following Chu Xuan earlier.

After all, Tianxu wasn’t like the mid-sized Hehuan Sect; inside weren’t only powerful Immortal Artifacts, but also many elderly cultivators deeply engaged in practice, sneaking in and being caught could lead to severe consequences.

"No, Master." Xiao Xue quickly stopped her, "This is Tianxu; are you planning to forcefully attack their big array?"

Ji Mingyu’s expression wavered; she was really worried for Chu Xuan. But that woman had been without activity for so long, perhaps she was overthinking?

If she recklessly attacked Tianxu, and Chu Xuan got to know her irrational behavior, would it make him detest her more?

Ji Mingyu hesitated...