Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

All of them are exquisite and unparalleled.

"I am deeply grateful for the fairy's generous gift," Su Yunbai said solemnly.

Yunxiao shook his head: "General, there's no need for such formalities. These formations are merely sitting on a shelf in my hands. In your hands, they may be able to play a greater role."

She paused.

"Moreover, the general helped me break through in the art of music, which is a mutually beneficial thing."

Over the days they spent together, Yunxiao's impression of Su Yunbai improved more and more.

This person is not only highly skilled in cultivation, but also diligent and eager to learn, relentlessly pursuing the Great Dao. More importantly, he is truly devoted to Bixiao and considerate to his other Daoist partners.

As Bixiao's older sister, she was naturally pleased.

only……

Yunxiao sighed inwardly.

These days, she often sees Su Yunbai interacting with the five women.

Daji was gentle and quiet, and was already pregnant. Su Yunbai took great care of her.

Bixiao is lively and cheerful, and shares the same ideals as Su Yunbai.

Ao Ling is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and she and Su Yunbai trust each other.

Jiang Xiaowu remained loyal and steadfast, silently guarding Su Yunbai's side.

Yang Chan is pure, kind, and sincere, and she is completely dependent on Su Yunbai.

The five women each have their own unique characteristics, yet they all genuinely love Su Yunbai.

Su Yunbai also treated each of them with genuine sincerity.

This feeling moved Yunxiao, but also... was somewhat complicated.

She had cultivated for ten thousand years and was accustomed to the indifference of immortals and gods, and the entanglements of interests.

Such genuine affection is truly rare.

"Fairy?" Su Yunbai called softly when he saw her lost in thought.

Yunxiao snapped out of his reverie and said calmly, "It's nothing, I was just thinking about some old things."

She changed the subject.

"General, do you know anything about Bixiao's childhood?"

Su Yunbai shook his head: "I'd like to hear the details."

"Bixiao is the youngest of the three sisters, and she has been pampered since childhood." Yunxiao's eyes softened. "She is naturally lively and dislikes being restrained. Master says she has a 'free-spirited' nature and needs more tempering. But she always manages to make serious cultivation interesting."

She smiled.

"I remember once, she secretly changed Qiongxiao's battle flags into kites and flew them over Biyou Palace. She was caught red-handed by her master. Her master punished her by making her face the wall for three months, but she said, 'Only when the kite flies high can one see the vastness of the world.'"

Su Yunbai couldn't help but smile as he imagined what young Bixiao looked like.

"That's exactly what she would do."

"Later, as she grew older, she became much more composed, but that free spirit remained in her bones." Yunxiao looked at Su Yunbai, "Until she met you, she truly found her own path."

She paused, her voice soft.

"General, Bixiao loves you very much. The way she looks at you is different from how she looks at anyone else."

Su Yunbai said solemnly, "I know. I will protect her for the rest of my life."

Yunxiao nodded.

"I trust you."

The two remained silent for a moment.

Su Yunbai suddenly asked, "Fairy, have you ever thought about... finding your own Daoist partner?"

Yunxiao was taken aback.

He then shook his head.

"My ambition lies in the Great Way, and I have no interest in personal feelings."

"The Great Dao and love are not necessarily in conflict," Su Yunbai said. "Bixiao and I are like Daoist partners, sharing the same heart and jointly exploring the Great Dao."

Yunxiao glanced at him, her eyes deep.

"What is the general implying?"

Su Yunbai said frankly, "Your wisdom and kindness are evident; you should know my intentions."

As they spent more time together, his appreciation for Yunxiao grew day by day.

Not only because she is Bixiao's older sister, but also because of her own charm—intelligent, calm, highly skilled, and steadfast in her Daoist heart.

If one could obtain her as a Daoist partner, it would not only be a fulfillment of one's emotions, but also an aid on one's Daoist path.

Of course, he couldn't say that.

Yunxiao remained silent for a long time.

Finally, she said softly, "General, you already have five Daoist partners. Why be greedy for more?"

"How can one speak of greed when it comes to love?" Su Yunbai said. "I am sincere to each and every one of them, and to the fairy... I am sincere as well."

He got up and walked to the window.

"Does the fairy know why I cultivate the Law of Love?"

"I would like to hear the details."

"Because I firmly believe that emotions are the most powerful force in all living beings," Su Yunbai said. "Love makes people brave, protection makes people steadfast, and even hatred and anger can become the driving force to move forward."

He turned to look at the clouds.

"The fairy cultivates the way of music, and the essence of music is the transmission of emotions. A pure melody can bring joy, sorrow, tranquility, and enlightenment."

"Our paths are inherently interconnected."

Yunxiao was shaken.

She had never thought about it from that perspective.

Music is a vehicle for emotion...

If that's the case, then in her pursuit of musical perfection, shouldn't she also delve into the realm of emotion?

"Fairy," Su Yunbai walked up to her and said earnestly, "I don't force you to accept immediately. I just hope you can give me a chance, and give yourself a chance too."

"Feel emotions, understand emotions, and perhaps... you will see a different world."

Looking into his sincere eyes, Yunxiao felt a quiet unease stirring within her.

But her millennia of cultivation and rationality prevented her from responding immediately.

"General, please allow me to consider it."

"Of course." Su Yunbai nodded. "You may take your time to consider it. I will always respect your choice, no matter when."

That evening, Bixiao came to Yunxiao's room.

"Big sister, how did your chat with Yunbai go today?"

Yunxiao was tuning his instrument when he heard this and looked up: "Very good. He has extremely high comprehension, and his understanding of music is no less than mine."

Bixiao sat down next to her and took her arm.

"Big sister, what do you think of Yun Bai?"

"Very good," Yunxiao repeated. "His cultivation, character, and sense of responsibility are all top-notch."

"Then..." Bixiao hesitated for a moment, "Has eldest sister ever considered becoming a Daoist couple with Yunbai?"

Yunxiao paused, his fingertips pausing.

"Bixiao, you..."

"Eldest sister, I'm not joking," Bixiao said seriously. "Over the years, you've always taken care of me and second sister, never thinking about your own affairs. Now I have a place to belong, and second sister is in seclusion pursuing the ultimate in formations, but you... are always alone."

She held Yunxiao's hand.

"Yun Bai truly likes you. I can see it; the way you look at him is different from how you look at others."

Yunxiao remained silent.

Indeed, she had a very special feeling about Su Yunbai.

At first it was scrutiny, then appreciation, and now...

"Elder sister," Bixiao said softly, "if you truly have feelings for Yunbai, you don't need to worry about me. We sisters are very close, and if we could share a husband, it would be a wonderful thing."

Yunxiao shook his head.

"Bixiao, you don't need to do this."

"I am sincere," Bixiao said. "Moreover... if Eldest Sister becomes Yunbai's Daoist partner, the relationship between the Jie Sect and Chaoge will be even closer. It's a good thing both publicly and privately."

Looking into his sister's sincere eyes, Yunxiao felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

The younger sister she had taken care of since childhood is now the one who cares for her in return.

"I'll consider it," she finally said.

Three days later.

West of Chaoge City, the newly built "Music Bureau".

This was an organization under the Wenhua Pavilion, which was headed by Daji, and was dedicated to collecting, organizing, and promoting folk music and dance.

Today is the opening ceremony of the Music Bureau. King Zhou is present in person, accompanied by Su Yunbai, Yunxiao, and others.