My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1307 Promise

Zhou Xing and Ling Xue got lost in the mountains and had to take shelter in an abandoned cave. The cave was gloomy and damp, but in this predicament, they leaned on each other and their hearts gradually grew closer. Zhou Xing built a fire to drive away the cold for Ling Xue, and the two shared their stories and dreams.

"My biggest dream is to make illusion an art that is accepted and respected by the world, and no longer be regarded as a trick of the underworld." Zhou Xing said, looking at the dancing flames.

Ling Xue nodded gently, "You can definitely do it, sir. And I also have a dream, I hope to do more good things for my people, so that they can all live a happy life."

After the rain stopped, they continued on their way. Finally, they arrived at the capital of Ling State. The palace of Ling State was magnificent and splendid. Zhou Xing was shocked by the luxury in front of him, but he was a little uneasy in his heart. After all, he was just a street artist and had nothing to do with the royal family. However, Ling Xue did not care about these. She placed Zhou Xing in her palace and took him to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the palace.

During his stay in Ling State, Zhou Xing was invited to perform magic tricks for the palace banquet. He carefully prepared a grand magic show, integrating his learning and insights from many places over the years. When he performed at the banquet, the fantastic and gorgeous scene made everyone dumbfounded. The fairies and mythical beasts he transformed seemed to be lifelike, flying and circling in the air; he turned water into wine, and instantly turned cloth into beautiful flowers, which were scattered all over the palace.

The emperor and the civil and military officials of Ling State all praised Zhou Xing's performance, while Ling Xue smiled at the side, with only Zhou Xing in her eyes. At that moment, Zhou Xing knew that he had fallen deeply in love with this kind and beautiful princess, and Ling Xue's heart had already planted feelings for him.

However, the good times did not last long. Their love was not smooth sailing. Some conservative ministers of Ling State believed that Zhou Xing was just a street artist with low status and should not fall in love with the princess. They wrote to the emperor and asked him to expel Zhou Xing from Ling State. The emperor was caught in a dilemma, on the one hand, there was his beloved daughter, and on the other hand, there was the opinion of the court officials.

After Zhou Xing learned about this, he didn't want Ling Xue to be in trouble because of him. He decided to leave Ling Country on his own initiative. When Ling Xue learned the news, she found Zhou Xing in tears.

"Master, why do you want to leave? I don't want you to go!" Ling Xue said sobbing.

Zhou Xing suppressed his inner grief and said, "Princess, I don't want to make things difficult for you because of me. You are the eldest princess of Ling State and you should think about the country and the people. I am just an entertainer and it is an honor for me to accompany you here."

"I don't care about status, I only care about you!" Ling Xue shouted.

But Zhou Xing resolutely turned around and left. He returned to the martial arts world, but he could not let go of Ling Xue. Whenever it was late at night, he would always think of Ling Xue's smile and eyes, which were a little comfort for him as he walked forward in the darkness.

In Ling State, Ling Xue was also depressed all day long. She rejected all the marriages arranged by the emperor and was unwilling to participate in palace affairs. She often recalled every moment she spent with Zhou Xing alone in the palace, and those good times became the most precious treasure in her heart.

A few years passed, and Zhou Xing's experience in the martial arts world made him more mature and calm. His illusion skills also reached the level of perfection, and his reputation spread all over the country. But his longing for Ling Xue never diminished. He often heard some news about Ling Country, and knew that Ling Xue fought for him, and he felt touched and guilty.

By chance, Zhou Xing learned an important piece of news about Ling Xue. It turned out that the border of Ling State was threatened by an enemy country, and the enemy army was coming fiercely. In order to boost morale, Ling Xue went to the front line in person. Zhou Xing was extremely anxious. He knew that although Ling Xue was brave, the battlefield was dangerous. How could a delicate woman like her resist the enemy? So, he rushed to Ling State without hesitation.

When Zhou Xing arrived at the front line, he saw Ling Xue in armor, commanding the soldiers to fight heroically. Her eyes were full of determination and confidence, but Zhou Xing still felt sorry for her.

"Your Highness, why did you come here in person? This is too dangerous!" Zhou Xing walked towards Ling Xue anxiously.

When Ling Xue saw Zhou Xing, a hint of surprise and excitement flashed in her eyes, "Master, why are you here? It's very dangerous here."

Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue affectionately, "How can I watch you put yourself in danger and do nothing about it. Princess, let me protect Ling Kingdom with you."

With Zhou Xing's participation, they used magic to create various illusions to confuse the enemy. Zhou Xing created countless phantoms of soldiers, making the enemy think that the reinforcements of Ling State had arrived; he also used magic to change the terrain, making the enemy lose their way. With their concerted efforts, the army of Ling State gradually gained the upper hand.

However, the enemy leader was no ordinary person. After learning that Zhou Xing was behind the plot, he sent out a master to assassinate Zhou Xing. One night, Zhou Xing was setting up an illusion trap outside the camp when he was suddenly surrounded by a group of men in black. These men in black were all highly skilled in martial arts and their moves were deadly. Zhou Xing fought hard, but the enemy was outnumbered and he gradually lost strength.

At the critical moment, Ling Xue arrived with the soldiers. They repelled the men in black. Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue's worried eyes and was moved. "Princess, thank you for saving me again." Zhou Xing sighed.

"Young Master, don't say thank you anymore. We are partners fighting side by side." Ling Xue said with a smile.

After this fierce battle, the crisis of Ling State was finally resolved. The enemy retreated and peace was restored on the border. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue returned to the capital of Ling State together. Their return was warmly welcomed by the emperor and the people. The emperor no longer opposed them being together, but granted a marriage decree, allowing Zhou Xing to marry Ling Xue.

On the wedding day, the whole Ling Kingdom was immersed in a joyous atmosphere. The palace was decorated beautifully and was crowded with guests. Zhou Xing wore a gorgeous wedding dress, rode a tall horse, and led the wedding procession to the palace. Ling Xue, supported by the palace maids, wore a red shawl and phoenix crown, and was as beautiful as a fairy.

When they were married with everyone's blessings, a gorgeous rainbow suddenly appeared in the sky, as if it was God's witness and blessing for their love.

After the wedding, Zhou Xing did not give up his love and pursuit of illusion. He opened an illusion school in Ling State and taught the illusion skills he had studied for many years to young people. He hoped to cultivate more outstanding illusionists and let the art of illusion shine in this land. With Zhou Xing's support, Ling Xue actively participated in court affairs and charity activities. She used her influence to do many good things for the people and was deeply loved by the people.

Their life was peaceful and happy. At every sunrise and sunset, they would stroll in the palace garden, reminiscing about everything they had experienced. Their love story became a legend passed down by word of mouth in Ling country, inspiring generations to pursue true love and dreams.

Just as their relationship was gradually warming up, an accident occurred at the construction site. A new worker improperly operated a heavy object, causing it to fall from a height, and almost hit Zhou Xing who was working below. Fortunately, Zhou Xing reacted quickly and avoided the danger in time, but his leg was scratched. When the news reached Ling Xue's ears, she rushed to the hospital anxiously. Looking at Zhou Xing lying on the bed with a pale face but still pretending to be strong, Ling Xue couldn't help but shed tears. At that moment, she completely threw away all the prejudices and interference from the outside world, and just wanted to stay with the man she loved deeply.

After this incident, Ling Xue became more determined. She no longer paid attention to her parents' opposition, but actively planned for their future. She used her connections and resources in the construction industry to help Zhou Xing participate in some skill training courses to improve his professional level. Zhou Xing also performed well in the training with his own efforts and talents, and mastered more advanced construction technologies and techniques.

As time went by, the large commercial complex project they jointly participated in was gradually completed. This project became a beautiful landscape in the city, attracting the attention of many citizens and tourists. In the process, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's relationship was established as solidly and firmly as this building. At the completion ceremony, they held hands, their eyes full of longing and expectation for the future.

However, life is always full of variables. After the project was completed, the construction industry entered a downturn due to fluctuations in the real estate market. Many construction companies laid off employees or reduced the scale of their business, and Zhou Xing's construction team was forced to disband. Zhou Xing once again faced the dilemma of unemployment. He looked for a job everywhere, but found that there were few opportunities. Ling Xue watched Zhou Xing frowning all day long and felt very sorry. She decided to use her savings and connections to open a small architectural design consulting company and let Zhou Xing be responsible for the company's construction management and operations. Although Zhou Xing had some doubts about this, he bravely accepted this challenge with Ling Xue's encouragement.

In the early days of the company, it faced many difficulties. Problems such as tight funds, lack of customer resources, and fierce market competition followed one after another. But they did not back down, but supported each other and worked together. Zhou Xing made full use of his many years of experience accumulated on the construction site to strictly control the quality and progress of the project; Ling Xue relied on her unique design concept and excellent communication skills to run around looking for customers and project cooperation opportunities. With their efforts, the company gradually got on the right track and undertook the design consulting and construction management work of some small construction projects.

As the company's business expanded, they encountered a major opportunity - participating in the bidding for an old town renovation project. This is a challenging project that requires not only a deep understanding and respect for the historical and cultural heritage of the old town, but also the realization of modern functional upgrades within a limited budget. Ling Xue led the design team to conduct in-depth research on the historical and cultural background of the old town, combined with modern architectural design concepts, and proposed an innovative renovation plan. Zhou Xing organized the construction team to carefully plan the construction plan to ensure that every link can achieve the best results. During the bidding process, they successfully won the bid with solid professional knowledge, rich practical experience, and a deep understanding and enthusiastic investment in the project.

In the old city renovation project, they faced many technical difficulties and complex coordination work. For example, how to replan and optimize the internal space and functions on the basis of protecting the original building structure of the old city; how to deal with the noise, dust and other impacts on surrounding residents caused by construction; how to ensure that the project is delivered on time and the quality meets the standards within the specified time, etc. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue spend almost every day in the construction site and office, communicating and coordinating with staff from various departments to solve one problem after another. Their efforts have not been in vain, the project has progressed smoothly and gradually presented a new look. The originally dilapidated old city has taken on new vitality and vigor, retaining the historical charm and incorporating modern elements, becoming a new highlight of the city.

After the successful implementation of this project, their company has become famous in the construction industry and won the trust and praise of more customers. The business volume has gradually increased and the company's scale has continued to expand. They recruited a group of outstanding architectural designers and engineers to form a dynamic and creative team. Zhou Xing has continued to grow in the development of the company, from an ordinary construction worker to an excellent construction management expert; Ling Xue has also achieved higher achievements in the field of architectural design, and her works have won many domestic and international architectural awards.

On a sunny day, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue held a grand wedding. The wedding scene was beautifully decorated, like a dream scene in a fairy tale. Friends and relatives came from all directions to give them the most sincere blessings. Zhou Xing wore a handsome suit and Ling Xue wore a white wedding dress. They walked hand in hand along the long red carpet and entered the palace of marriage. Under the witness of the pastor, they made a lifelong promise: "No matter rich or poor, sick or healthy, we will never leave each other and stay together forever."

Life after marriage was plain and happy. They bought a small villa on the edge of the city, surrounded by flowers and trees. On weekends, they would trim flowers and plants in the garden and bask in the sun together; at night, they would snuggle on the sofa in the living room and share their experiences and feelings of the day. Although they were still busy at work, they always understood and supported each other.

However, fate always seems to like to stir up trouble when people are calm. Ling Xue was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor during a physical examination. This news was like a bolt from the blue, breaking their originally peaceful life. When Zhou Xing learned about it, he felt that the whole world had collapsed. He stayed by Ling Xue's bed all day, his eyes full of anxiety and fear. He asked around for treatment methods and experts, and he was unwilling to give up as long as there was a glimmer of hope.

Ling Xue, on the other hand, was relatively calm. She knew that her time was limited, and she didn't want Zhou Xing to be too sad for her and affect his work and life. She comforted Zhou Xing and said, "Dear, don't be too sad for me. Let's face this challenge together. No matter what the result is, I will not regret loving and staying with you for the rest of my life."

In the following days, Zhou Xing accompanied Ling Xue to undergo a series of treatments. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy... Each treatment was like a cruel test, but Ling Xue always maintained an optimistic attitude.