After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

The wedding of a prominent figure from Zhongzhou would naturally not be a modest affair.

Moreover, the Extreme Dao Sect is the leading demonic sect in Xuanhuang Prefecture, and almost all demonic sects will send people to offer their congratulations on this grand wedding.

[Initially, you scoffed at this marriage, thinking that cultivators were simply wasting their time with all this fancy formalities.]

But when you pushed open the door and saw the gifts piled up throughout the entire hall, your expression completely changed.

Qiao'er, following behind you, witnessed your expression transform from disdain and impatience to an almost reverent seriousness and solemnity.

"Qiao'er!"

You turned and took the little girl's hand.

"W-What's wrong?"

The little girl was startled.

[Recalling the scene of helping you bathe just now, a suspicious blush rose on her face again.]

"After returning to Zhongzhou, will we hold an even grander wedding?"

Your eyes shine with an amazing light.

"Yes...yes."

【"Hehehe~"

Ignoring the little girl's wild imagination, you unconsciously let out a sinister laugh.

"Marriage is great; wedding arrangements should not be taken lightly."

"Miss, something terrible has happened! Someone's causing trouble!"

A flustered announcement shattered your get-rich-quick dreams. You glared at the disciple who stumbled in through the door.

"Gu...isn't my husband at the Grand Ceremony Square? Can't he handle this?"

If you can't even handle Gu Wudao, you'd better run away as soon as possible.

"That's not how it works."

The man waved his hands repeatedly, glanced at you cautiously, and then whispered:

"Young Miss, one of the outer disciples you crippled years ago has returned, demanding a duel with you."

【? ? ? 】

Is there a second level?

Your expression froze for a moment, then you unearthed an old story from Jiang Xueci's memory.

At the time, Jiang Xueci had just entered the late stage of Qi Refining and, itching to show off her skills, insisted on having a match with the champion of the outer sect competition.

Even though Jiang Xueci used top-tier magical artifacts at the time, her cultivation period was still relatively short, and she was ultimately no match for the disciple who had fought his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

However, at the final moment of the duel, an elder secretly intervened, not only defeating the disciple but also completely shattering his dantian with her attack.

After all, he was merely the leader of the outer sect; once crippled, he was gone—not worth mentioning at all.

Ugh, what kind of mess is this?

Don't underestimate a young person's potential.

[Jiang Xueci, Jiang Xueci, you better not let me catch you again, or I'll have to rob you clean to vent my anger.]

"Then let's go take a look."

You quickly put away the gift and gave a cold snort.

As she turned, the flowing hem of her wedding robes billowed, tracing a sharp arc in the air. Then, she transformed into a streak of crimson light, sweeping straight out of the hall.

The once festive square was now completely silent.

Two figures stood silently in the center of the square, incongruous with the surrounding red silk and wedding tents.

One of them was an elderly woman with white hair and beard. Her thin body was slightly hunched, but the aura she exuded was extremely terrifying, making everyone present feel breathless.

Standing beside her was a woman who looked to be no more than twenty years old.

[Clad in a white, fitted outfit, she stood tall and straight, with delicate features and a pair of cold, indifferent eyes.]

【"Whoosh~"】

A whooshing sound broke the silence.

You descended from the sky, ignoring the two people in the center of the plaza, and headed straight for the high platform.

The light around you quickly dissipated, and you went straight to Gu Wudao, saying nothing, just staring at him expectantly.

【"cough!"】

The boy, who had been watching the commotion with great interest, became somewhat uncomfortable under your resentful gaze.

Based on his understanding of you over the past few days, Gu Wudao believes that if he were to embarrass you in a situation like today, you'd likely find it difficult to have any peace in the future.

He had no intention of wasting any more energy searching for a wife who met his expectations.

After all, you two are really compatible.

"Go ahead and have fun. Your husband will cover for you if anything happens."

Gu Wudao chuckled softly, his voice making no attempt to conceal his laughter.

The old woman's gaze lingered on Gu Wudao for a moment in the square, then she closed her eyes again.

【"Jiang Xueci!"】

The woman in white stared intently at your retreating figure, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

[You seemed not to hear, and after receiving Gu Wudao's promise, you took two steps forward, leaned down, and quickly planted a kiss on his face.]

She then winked playfully.

"Thank you, my husband!"

Before the words were even finished, you had already gracefully fluttered to the center of the square like a butterfly.

"Who goes there?"

Your expression quickly turned cold, as if that bright smile from moments before had never existed.

"You actually forgot?"

The woman in white glared angrily, her hand resting on the hilt of her sword trembling slightly.

You raised your chin, but your gaze didn't even fall on the other person.

"Shouldn't I remember?"

【"you!"】

"Qingwan, Jingxin."

The old woman spoke softly.

【"Phew~"

The woman in white let out a long breath, but her gaze remained fixed on you.

"Jiang Xueci, my name is Jiang Qingwan, I am from a branch of the Jiang family. It was you who crippled my cultivation on the arena during the outer sect competition back then."

"Oh...I'm sorry."

[Only then did you turn your gaze to her, looking her up and down, seemingly still unable to recall, before offering a half-hearted apology.]

"But today is my wedding day. Isn't it incredibly inconsiderate of you to show up at this time?"

Jiang Qingwan's anger was reignited by your attitude, but this blunt question made her somewhat disjointed.

"As a branch of the Jiang family, you've been protected by my main branch for generations. Not only do you not repay our kindness, but you've even turned on us with enmity?"

You didn't give her a chance to refute you at all, and continued to stand on your moral high ground and point fingers.

"Do you even know you're wrong?!"

【"I..."】

Jiang Qingwan stared at you blankly, speechless for a moment.

"Hey~ what a sharp-tongued little girl."

The old woman, unable to bear it any longer, slowly opened her eyes. A powerful pressure swept over her, only to dissipate just before it touched her.

The old woman's expression changed slightly. After letting out a cold snort, she said directly:

"Qingwan is now a candidate for Holy Maiden of the Listening Snow Pavilion, and her status is no less than yours. Do you dare to accept this battle?"

[That damn Listening Snow Pavilion again! I'll empty it out sooner or later.]

You scoffed, your eyes filled with disdain.

"What is there to be afraid of?"

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