Don't mess with that Miao boy, he's sickly and perverted.

In the evening, a grand blessing ceremony was held in the village.

On Tongguping, people wearing all sorts of totem masks held torches and danced exaggeratedly.

This is a tradition followed by the Yaiba tribe: before the tribal chief gets married, he must first receive the blessing of the gods.

This time, Wu Li brought her along.

There's no other reason than that there are various kinds of food during the blessing ceremony.

Like a zookeeper doing his job, he fed her.

Before she arrived, Wu Li somehow managed to get her a brand new set of clothes, but this time it was a long skirt that completely covered her legs. The bells on her ankles were also removed under his domineering command and put on his wrist as his own.

Chai Xiaomixing's eyes were filled with resentment as she stared longingly at the string of silver bells on his wrist. She had finally acquired a piece of local jewelry, and he had just taken it away.

Even though he had so many beautiful silver ornaments on his body, hair, earlobes, and neck, he still tried to take this little string of bells from her.

That's absolutely outrageous!

Chai Xiaomi chewed the black pork with great resentment, the rich juices splashing between her lips and teeth.

As she chewed the meat, she tiptoed, her gaze sweeping over the noisy crowd.

Finally, I spotted that stubble-faced man next to the long table on the right front.

Jiang Zhiyu was indeed not caught by anyone.

He was leaning against the table, seemingly looking for her as well. Their eyes met in mid-air, and Jiang Zhiyu's eyes lit up. He smiled, revealing his white teeth, and waved vigorously at her.

The Miao people love to drink, and after a hearty meal and drinks, everyone lets loose and has fun. Some release sky lanterns to pray for blessings, while many more dance and sing around the bonfire, the sounds of silver ornaments clinking together mingling with laughter.

People from various ethnic groups came and went, gathering in twos and threes under the trees, chatting and laughing while holding up bamboo cups.

Wu Li had no interest in interacting with anyone, and remained sullen with her head down the whole time. She didn't eat much either, as if she was simply waiting for Wu Li to finish eating.

During this time, several girls from other ethnic groups came over, blushing, and reached out to invite him to dance the torch dance.

Unlike the Central Plains, the people here are more open-minded; if they like someone, they'll just go straight to the point.

Everyone knows that the Wugu tribe does not intermarry with other tribes, but that doesn't stop the girls from wanting to spend a pleasant night with the handsome young men, fueled by alcohol.

But Wu Li lifted his gloomy eyelids and lightly uttered some words in Miao language. Upon hearing this, all the girls who had come one after another instantly filled their eyes with tears and ran away crying.

Chai Xiaomi was confused and asked Youtiao to translate for her.

After a few seconds of silence, You Tiao said, "The insults are too vulgar; the system has a built-in censoring function, so I can't translate them."

Chai Xiaomi's surprised gaze fell on Wu Li's slightly lowered profile, which seemed to be plated with a layer of gold in the firelight, making her features beautiful and charming.

I know he has a terrible personality, his mouth is poisoned, and he has no idea how to write the words "cherish a woman".

However, in Chai Xiaomi's memory, the word he used most often to describe her was "idiot," which didn't have much of an impact on her.

She was a little curious about just how vile the insults had to be to make someone burst into tears instantly.

Although I'm curious, I can't ask; we're still in a cold war.

If she crossed the line this time, the other party's teasing would only intensify in the future. Chai Xiaomi was stubborn and determined to prove to Wu Li that she was not someone who could be bullied at will.

But if Wu Lizhen decides to kill her, she can kneel down at lightning speed.

The main point is to be flexible and adaptable.

A burst of cheers and applause suddenly erupted from the crowd.

On Tongguping, Qi Lao held the hand of a cool and beautiful woman with bright, clear eyes as beautiful as a poem or a painting. The two held torches together, their hands clasped.

In the center is a tall stack of prayer flames. According to the ceremony, the clan chief carries the bride who is about to be married into the family, and the bride lights the flames.

Chai Xiaomi looked up and gasped in surprise.

It's the female lead, Song Yueyao!!

Just as stunning and captivating as she had imagined, she possessed a very dignified appearance, exuding a beauty that suggested peace and prosperity. Suddenly, she felt that Jiang Zhiyu was somewhat unworthy of her.

There was indeed a face that could outshine the female lead. Thinking of this, Chai Xiaomi turned to look at Wu Li.

If I remember correctly, this is the moment when the villain falls in love with the heroine at first sight.

As expected, Wu Li suddenly raised her eyes, her bright and beautiful eyes tinged with a thin layer of soft light.

His gaze swept across the crowd and landed steadily on the stage.

A strange light seemed to flash across his eyes, sending chills down one's spine.

That expression... could it be love at first sight?

Chai Xiaomi was a little unsure.

After all, this cunning young man would stop at nothing to get the person he liked, even resorting to love potion, and trying to force love.

He's definitely not mentally sound.

Normal thinking can't keep up with abnormal thinking.

Does anyone know how a twisted love at first sight is portrayed?

She had to put out this wicked flame of love before it ignited.

"Ah!" Chai Xiaomi suddenly exclaimed.

Wu Li's gaze swept over.

"Oh no, I think I ate something bad. It hurts so much..."

She clutched her lower abdomen, rubbing it left and right, forgetting where her stomach was in her nervousness.

Wu Li kindly pointed it out, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "Here it is."

Chai Xiaomi wasn't sure if he had noticed her poor acting skills.

He was sustained by a strong belief and finished the performance.

They staggered back.

What she needs to do most now is to take the villain away from the space where the female lead is, and reduce the interaction between the two as much as possible.

But even as Chai Xiaomi was practically writhing like a wobbly inflatable doll, Wu Li still hadn't followed.

Brother, didn't you raise me like a medicine person? As my caretaker, why don't you care whether I live or die?

Ha, this young man usually acts like he's unapproachable, but he gets all smitten when he sees a beautiful woman.

Chai Xiaomi was about to give up when Jiang Zhiyu appeared with a kind and worried expression.

"Xiaomi, are you alright?"

In the original book, the male protagonist was a person with great love for all living beings and a strong sense of righteousness.

Knowing that Chai Xiaomi was one of his subjects and had come to help him find a wife, he showed her even more care and concern.

"Are you feeling unwell? Do you need me to help you to rest?"

"unnecessary."

Jiang Zhiyu was taken aback. The voice was as cold as a deep pool at the bottom of a mountain that never gets any light, and it did not come from Chai Xiaomi.

Instead, it came from behind her, where a handsome young man walked slowly towards her.

Jiang Zhiyu remembered that this boy was the one from the Wugu clan who had offered up the Crimson Blood Silkworm.

He actually used himself as a vessel, raising venomous insects within his own body.

Jiang Zhiyu had heard his father mention that only the blood of a saintess could nourish extremely poisonous things; otherwise, they would easily suffer a backlash.

He sent Little Fatty to investigate, but the Wugu Clan was extremely mysterious, and he found nothing.

Out of curiosity about the Crimson Blood Silkworm, Jiang Zhiyu still asked Chai Xiaomi in a friendly manner, "May I ask who this gentleman is?"

Chai Xiaomi seized the opportunity when Wu Li walked to her side, and a brilliant idea suddenly flashed into her mind. She grabbed Wu Li's arm and pulled her closer to herself.

She tilted her head and introduced him with a smile, "This is my husband."