Devouring demons, I attain immortality.

Xu Qingyan was in her boudoir, where her maids were carefully dressing her up.

Her long hair was styled into an exquisite bun and adorned with a phoenix crown.

The tassels on her phoenix crown swayed gently, making her face even more beautiful.

She wore a wedding gown, her figure graceful, like a fairy descended from heaven.

The auspicious time has arrived, and the sound of firecrackers is deafening.

Fireworks burst in the sky, displaying a dazzling array of colors.

Surrounded by the crowd, Lin An entered the boudoir and greeted Xu Qingyan.

Xu Qingyan gently placed her hand on Lin An's hand, and the two slowly walked towards the hall.

Along the way, guests cast their blessings their way, and laughter filled the air.

In the hall, Xu Chongfeng stood on the high platform, his face full of a gratified smile.

In front of everyone, Lin An and Xu Qingyan bowed three times to heaven and earth, to their parents, and to each other.

"First bow to Heaven and Earth, thanking them for this blessed marriage; second bow to our parents, expressing gratitude for their nurturing; husband and wife bow to each other, vowing to grow old together hand in hand."

As the master of ceremonies called out in a loud voice, the two slowly bowed, completing this sacred ceremony.

Then came the grand wedding banquet.

The hall was filled with tables laden with sumptuous dishes, and the aroma of wine filled the air.

The guests raised their glasses to offer their best wishes to the newlyweds.

Lin An and Xu Qingyan went from table to table toasting everyone to thank them for coming.

The entire wedding banquet was lively and joyous, with laughter echoing in every corner.

As night fell, the boisterous wedding banquet gradually subsided, and the guests departed one after another.

Lin An and Xu Qingyan returned to their bridal chamber.

Inside the room, red candles flickered, emitting a soft glow.

The table is decorated with red dates, peanuts, longans, and lotus seeds, symbolizing "having a son soon".

Lin An gently lifted Xu Qingyan's red veil. Xu Qingyan's cheeks flushed, and her eyes were full of shyness and love.

She lowered her head, not daring to look Lin An in the eye.

Lin An looked at her tenderly, gently took her hand, and said, "Qingyan, from this day forward, we are husband and wife, and I will protect you for the rest of my life."

Xu Qingyan nodded slightly and said softly, "I will always be by your side."

The two sat facing each other, pouring out their hearts to one another.

Lin An poured Xu Qingyan a cup of nuptial wine, and the two drank from the same cup, symbolizing that they would become one and never be separated again.

Then, Lin An gently embraced Xu Qingyan on their warm wedding night.

They also found their most beautiful ending.

For the next few days, Lin An lived a peaceful life. He didn't go anywhere and stayed at the Xu family's house.

This stay lasted for a month.

After all, you can't just leave right after getting married.

……

A month later.

The morning light is dim.

Lin An's luggage was already packed.

The Nine-Turn Demon-Slaying Blade was carried steadily on his back, exuding a chilling aura.

Xu Qingyan stood quietly to the side, her eyes slightly red.

Her fingers gently gripped the hem of her clothes, revealing her deep reluctance to part.

Her gaze never left Lin An, as if she wanted to etch his image deep into her heart.

"Lin An, the journey to Jinzhou is long and arduous, so you must be extremely careful."

Xu Qingyan's voice trembled slightly, filled with undisguised worry.

She took a step forward and gently took Lin An's hand.

She placed a small sachet in his palm. "I made this for you myself. It contains a good luck charm. May it protect you on your journey."

Lin An held Xu Qingyan's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of her fingertips, his heart filled with tenderness and reluctance.

He leaned down slightly and placed a kiss on Xu Qingyan's forehead.

Then, she said softly, "Qingyan, don't worry, I will definitely return safely. Take good care of yourself at home and wait for me to come back."

Despite her deep reluctance, Xu Qingyan forced back her tears.

She released Lin An's hand and forced a smile: "I'll wait for you. Go ahead."

Lin An gave Xu Qingyan a deep look.

He turned around and resolutely stepped out of the Xu family's gate.

His figure gradually faded into the morning light, eventually disappearing from Xu Qingyan's sight.

Jinzhou, a place full of opportunities and challenges, is extremely far from here, even farther than Wanyao Mountain.

However, Lin An has now reached the Golden Core stage, and his strength has greatly increased.

He soared into the air, his body surging with spiritual energy, which slowly unfolded behind him, shimmering with dazzling light.

He sped off towards Jinzhou like a shooting star streaking across the sky.

His ability to fly saved him a lot of time.

Halfway through his journey, Lin An arrived at the banks of a magnificent river.

The river flows mightily, its turbid waves surging into the sky.

The surging river flowed ceaselessly, making a deafening sound.

Lin An felt his spiritual energy was slightly depleted.

It then slowly descended from the sky, intending to rest here for a while.

He found a flat spot on the riverbank, sat down, and closed his eyes to rest.

He slowly circulated his spiritual energy to restore his depleted physical strength.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from behind: "Fellow Daoist, do you wish to cross the river?"

Lin An suddenly opened his eyes and turned his head to look. He saw that the person who came was a young man.

The man was dressed in a long blue robe, the hem of which fluttered in the wind.

A warm, smooth jade pendant hung at his waist, highlighting his extraordinary status.

He was accompanied by several people, both men and women.

They all possessed a restrained aura, with faint fluctuations of spiritual energy emanating from their bodies, suggesting they were disciples of cultivation sects.

Lin An nodded slightly and said calmly, "That's right, I'm going to Jinzhou. What brings you here?"

His gaze swept over everyone, and he became secretly on guard.

In this cultivation world, people's hearts are complex, and one must be wary.

The men and women couldn't help but smile slightly when they heard that Lin An was going to Jinzhou.

After exchanging a glance, the young man in the lead stepped forward.

"Fellow Daoist, I am Su Yichen, from the Qingyun Sect."

The man bowed slightly, a warm smile on his face, his attitude humble and polite. "These are all fellow disciples of my Qingyun Sect. This is Zhu Ling'er, and those are Zhou Yu and Chen Yao."

He introduced his companions one by one, and everyone nodded to Lin An.

Su Yichen continued, "If you wish to go to Jinzhou, you must cross this river. However, this river may seem ordinary, but it is actually fraught with danger. There is an evil dragon that has been entrenched in the river for many years. It is extremely ferocious and has killed countless cultivators who have passed by. It is very difficult to deal with."

His expression turned serious, and a hint of worry appeared in his eyes.

Zhu Ling'er, a woman dressed in a pink gauze dress.

He stepped forward and added, "We are also on our way to Jinzhou to attend a grand cultivation event. Having heard of the terrifying nature of this evil dragon, we were hoping to travel together and look out for each other. I wonder if you would be willing to cross the river with us?"

Her voice was clear and melodious, and her eyes were full of anticipation.

Zhou Yu, a burly man.

He patted the sword at his waist and said loudly, "Although our cultivation is not top-notch, we are by no means cowards. If we can work together, we might be able to get through this."

His words were full of heroic spirit.