The Arch-Enemy Must Not Become a Wife

Chapter 273: Chapter 148: Let’s Get Married

That day, Xiang’er didn’t go back, staying by Chu Xuan’s side all the way. Even when they gradually stopped talking, she still followed silently until the moment of parting arrived the next day.

Chu Xuan jokingly extended his right hand, "Can I touch your head?"

Xiang’er blushed and backed away, "Please, please don’t tease me."

"What about the scales? The tail? The horns?"

With each word Chu Xuan said, Xiang’er’s face turned a shade redder, but she kept shaking her head.

Chu Xuan had anticipated this and merely reminded, "I hope you can always maintain this vigilance so that you won’t be caught."

Xiang’er suddenly raised her head and asked expectantly, "Brother Chu, will you come back to see me?"

"If you promise to come and see me, even just once, I’ll let you touch me as an exchange between us."

After saying this, she looked at him with hopeful eyes.

Chu Xuan pondered for a moment, and Xiang’er’s heart grew increasingly anxious. Would he agree? Would he think I’m taking advantage of him?

"Alright." Chu Xuan finally smiled and agreed.

Happiness filled Xiang’er’s eyes, but soon she blushed again and said, "No, you can’t touch the horns. For the dragon clan, horns are a very sensitive part."

"What about the tail?"

Xiang’er hesitated for a moment but then nodded. A beautiful dragon tail grew from her back, and she turned halfway as if inviting Chu Xuan to touch it properly.

But Chu Xuan just smiled and shook his head. He stepped forward, gently patted Xiang’er’s head, then took a step back, saying, "Alright~"

Xiang’er, initially very nervous and rigid, was surprised at how quickly it ended.

She reached out and pressed the spot where Chu Xuan touched, uncertainly saying, "Is this really okay?"

"Yes, it’s fine. I will come to see you again, so Xiang’er, you must grow up safe and sound, alright?" Chu Xuan said gently.

Xiang’er nodded earnestly, "I will grow tall."

And so, they officially said their farewells. Xiang’er was still a bit reluctant to part. These days were probably the first time in her life she had spoken so much with someone, and it was with an unfamiliar being from another race.

After this matter, Chu Xuan felt much better. It was time to go back and see Haitang.

With a final wave to the little girl, he departed using sword control.

Watching the cyan sword light disappear into the distance, Xiang’er clasped her hands to her chest, closed her eyes, and silently prayed for Brother Chu’s lifelong happiness and peace.

...

Meanwhile, Gu Haitang had been a guest at the Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace for half a month. Calculating the time, Chu Xuan should have returned four or five days ago, but for some reason, he had yet to come back.

In the first couple of days, she felt alright, but starting from the third day, it became hard to endure, and in the past two days, it felt like years had gone by. Her mind was constantly filled with wild thoughts:

Did Chu Xuan run off to find Qingqing again? Did the two of them successfully elope, never to return?

It’s no wonder Haitang was anxious. The previous incident with the Li’an Demon Sect caused such a stir that it was practically known throughout the cultivation world.

Chu Xuan had initially gone alone to the Demon Sect to rescue their Saintess, and actually succeeded in taking her away, shocking everyone. He was only at the third realm. How did he manage that?

That wasn’t all. Sect Leader Yao Yufei publicly admitted guilt and stepped down, but secretly retrieved her daughter to be placed in a high position, putting on quite a show.

Chu Xuan went up the mountain a second time, attempting to persuade Saintess Duanmu Qing to relinquish her power and elope with him, so they could live together forever. But he was heartbreakingly pierced by a sword from the Saintess, who stated she had just been using him.

At this point, Chu Xuan was painted as a tragic figure. Some believed he was too gullible, as the demoness’s fake affections led him to pour his heart out, only to be deeply hurt by her.

Others disagreed, seeing Chu Xuan as a rare passionate man in the world, risking his life to rescue his true love, regardless of the divide between right and wrong.

As for Gu Haitang, ever since she separated from Chu Xuan, she had been busy arranging a marriage alliance.

Despite Chu Xuan clearly refusing, saying "it’s too fast," Gu Haitang held onto the belief that time waits for no one, wanting to prepare everything in advance.

This way, after persuading Chu Xuan, she could complete the wedding as quickly as possible, ensuring he wouldn’t have time to regret it.

The sect was easy to deal with, although opinions were not unified. One faction thought marrying off their genius was too much of a loss, while another believed the alliance was more important.

Gu Haitang specially asked Uncle Li Yucheng to present the case, arguing the benefits of cooperation, and stating that matters of interest could be discussed.

Moreover, Haitang’s departure wouldn’t be permanent, as she still planned on visiting with Chu Xuan in the future.

If they could bring forth an Innate Chaos Dao Embryo, bringing this promising child into the sect wouldn’t be impossible.

Finally, Gu Haitang’s master came forward and mediated, leading to the internal approval of the marriage alliance.

Of course, Li Yucheng agreed with Haitang in advance that the Daoist Palace and Chu Xuan must also be willing; otherwise, he wouldn’t embarrass himself by visiting them.

Gu Haitang readily agreed, saying she would handle it, maybe not very quickly, but certainly not taking many years.

Then there was her family, the hardest part to pass. Even though they had been living in seclusion for years, they had a strict code, belonging to a venerable family with rigorous traditions.

Let alone the fact that direct descendants had always been sparse, marriage matters were not left to the children, instead requiring careful selection by the elders before any marriage could occur.