Young Song: The Hidden Sword God, Han Yi and Her Child Arrive at the Door.

Although the news of Xiao Se's return to the Free and Unfettered Heavenly Realm was not deliberately publicized, the dragon aura that soared into the sky that day could not escape the eyes of those who were interested.

Within Snowmoon City, rumors spread like wildfire in teahouses and taverns that "the wine seller is actually a peerless martial arts master."

Some say he is a reclusive disciple of a sword immortal, others say he is a lucky one who received an ancient inheritance, and still others swear that they saw him turn into a golden dragon and fly away.

Xiao Se himself didn't care about these rumors at all.

He still goes to the market every day without fail to set up a stall to sell wine, but there are now more people queuing up in front of his stall, and most of them are not there to drink, but to see the legendary "reincarnation of the golden dragon".

"Hey, have you heard? The wine that Boss Xiao sells is said to bring you dragon energy, guaranteeing you promotions and wealth!"

"Really? I have to buy two jars! To bring good luck to my son during his college entrance exams!"

"Pshaw, what dragon aura? I think it's just that the alcohol is strong; it makes people hallucinate!"

Faced with these varied opinions, Xiao Se simply smiled calmly, steadily holding the wine grape in his hand, giving not a drop more and not a drop less.

Only when he occasionally looked up in the direction of Changqing Tower would a barely perceptible glint flash in his eyes.

He knew that his peaceful days were numbered.

……

Inside Changqing Tower.

As the "Hundred Flowers Festival" draws near, the entire Snowmoon City is bustling with activity.

As an annual grand event, this is the crown jewel of Snowmoon City and a stage for countless young talents to make their name and achieve fame.

Su Changqing was also busy.

It wasn't because he wanted to join in the fun, but because... his wife, Li Hanyi, wanted to go.

"Changqing, what do you think I should wear to the Hundred Flowers Festival?"

Li Hanyi held up several newly made dresses, trying them on, her face showing the kind of girlish indecision she was making. "Is this pink one too young? This white one is too plain... and this red one, is it too flashy?"

Su Changqing lay on the rocking chair, peeling walnuts for Xiao Nuomi while watching her with a smile.

"She looks good in everything. My wife looks good in anything, even if she's wearing a burlap sack, she'd look like a fairy descended from heaven."

"loquacious!"

Li Hanyi glared at him reproachfully, but she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes. "I'm serious! This Hundred Flowers Gathering not only has heroes from all walks of life here, but also... and that girl Ye Ruoyi is coming too. I can't let myself be outshone, can I?"

"Ye Ruoyi?"

Su Changqing paused for a moment, then remembered. That was Lei Wujie's love interest, and also the daughter of Ye Xiaoying, the current Grand General. She was said to be a sickly beauty with a weak constitution.

"What's she here for? A blind date?" Su Changqing asked casually.

I guess so.

Li Hanyi sighed, "That girl is frail and has always been kept at home. She said she came out this time to see the Hundred Flowers Festival, but actually... I guess she also wants to see her silly younger brother."

When Lei Wujie was mentioned, Li Hanyi's eyes became somewhat helpless again.

This silly younger brother, although his martial arts skills have improved a lot, is completely clueless when it comes to romance. He clearly likes the girl, but all he does is foolishly send her flowers (wildflowers picked from the roadside), without even caring about being laughed at.

"Since your sister-in-law is here, we should support her."

Su Changqing sat up, stroking his chin. "As for the clothes... these few are all a bit lacking. I'll get you a better one later, guaranteed to outshine everyone else and make all the women in the room pale in comparison."

"You're bragging again," Li Hanyi said skeptically. "You can make clothes?"

"I don't know how, but I have a cheat... cough cough, I mean, I have special channels."

Su Changqing smiled mysteriously.

He's a man with a system, after all. Although this system usually doesn't really stand out except for giving out rewards, it's quite reliable in crucial moments. He remembers there's a divine-level wedding dress in the warehouse called "Wide-Sleeved Flowing Fairy Dress," which he's never had a chance to take out. This is a good opportunity to make his wife proud.

"Alright, I'll take care of the clothes."

Su Changqing patted his chest, "You just focus on looking beautiful, leave the rest to me."

"Um."

Li Hanyi nodded obediently, her heart filled with sweetness.

……

As the days passed, the Hundred Flowers Festival finally arrived as scheduled.

On this day, Snowmoon City seemed to have transformed into a sea of ​​flowers.

Everywhere, in the streets and alleys, in front of and behind houses, are filled with flowers of all colors. Peonies, herbaceous peonies, azaleas, roses... all vying for attention, their fragrance filling the air.

Countless men and women dressed in their finest attire strolled among the flowers, chatting and laughing—a truly magnificent and prosperous scene.

The street where Changqinglou is located is especially bustling.

Because of Su Changqing's "violent expansion" of a five-story building, it has now become a new landmark in Snow Moon City. Coupled with the fame of "Heartbreak Rice" and "Enlightenment Tea," it has almost become the core check-in point of the Hundred Flowers Gathering.

"Look! That's Lei Wujie, the young master of Lei Family Fortress! I heard he's the head waiter here now, and his movements are so fast you can't even see his afterimage!"

"Is that the young master of Wushuang City chopping vegetables? My god! He's so handsome! Even chopping a radish looks amazing on him!"

"And that accountant... although he seems a bit lazy, his demeanor... tsk tsk, he's definitely a young nobleman!"

The guests enjoyed the food while commenting on the "star employees," creating a lively atmosphere.

Just then.

A melodious piano tune pierced through the noisy crowd and slowly drifted into everyone's ears.

The music was melodious and plaintive, as if it were telling a tragic story.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw an exquisite carriage slowly approaching. Inside the carriage sat a young girl wearing a light green dress.

She had delicate features and a gentle demeanor. Although her face was somewhat pale, it only added to her captivating charm. She held a guqin in her arms, her slender fingers gently plucking the strings. Each note seemed to possess a magical power, drawing the listener in completely.

Ye Ruoyi!

"What beautiful piano music..."

Lei Wujie, who was carrying a plate, froze instantly upon hearing the music.

He stared blankly at the girl sitting in the carriage, almost dropping the tray in his hands. His eyes, which had always been filled with a silly look, now held only that green figure.

"Ruoyi..."

Lei Wujie muttered to himself, his heart pounding like a drum.

"Silly boy, what are you standing there for? Go up and say hello!"

Xiao Se appeared behind him without him noticing and slapped him hard. "You're usually so talkative, how come you messed up at the crucial moment?"

"I...I dare not..."

Lei Wujie's face turned as red as a monkey's bottom, and he stammered, "She...she's a rich young lady, I...I'm just a waiter..."

"What's wrong with a waiter? Can't a waiter pursue a young lady?"

Xiao Se was exasperated. "Besides, your brother-in-law is a tavern owner, and he married the Snow Moon Sword Immortal, didn't he? That's a role model! That's power! Charge at her! Tell her this meal is on you!"

"Huh? My treat?" Lei Wujie patted his empty pockets. "But I don't have any money..."

"Put it on my tab!"

Xiao Se waved his hand dismissively (though his heart was bleeding), "Hurry up! Don't let them get away!"

Encouraged by Xiao Se, Lei Wujie finally mustered his courage, straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and rushed towards the carriage.

"Miss Ruoyi! Long time no see! Um...would you like to eat? Our 'Heartbreak Rice' is delicious! It can even remind you of your first love...oops! No! I mean, it can remind you of happy memories!"

Lei Wujie spoke incoherently, his clumsy manner drawing laughter from those around him.

Hearing the sound, Ye Ruoyi, who was in the carriage, looked up and saw the red-clad boy with a flushed face and at a loss. She couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

That smile was like a gentle spring breeze, breathtakingly beautiful.

"Young Master Lei, it's been a long time."

Ye Ruoyi said softly, her voice as gentle as water, "Since you have extended such a warm invitation, young master, then I will gladly accept."

"Okay! Okay! Please come in! Please come in!"

Lei Wujie was so excited he almost jumped up. He quickly led the way like a lackey, inviting Ye Ruoyi into the best private room at Changqing Tower.

Seeing this, Li Hanyi on the second floor shook her head helplessly.

"This silly boy is hopeless."

"That's great, sometimes fools have all the luck."

Su Changqing smiled and put his arm around her shoulder. "Besides, with you as his older sister supporting him and me as his brother-in-law backing him up, I'm confident about this marriage."

Li Hanyi rolled her eyes at him: "You just keep spoiling him."

Just then.

"boom!"

A loud bang suddenly came from the street corner, interrupting the warm atmosphere.

A group of people dressed in strange clothes and carrying bizarre weapons stormed into the Hundred Flowers Festival. Wherever they went, flowerpots were overturned, flowers were trampled, and the scene was a complete mess.

"Who goes there?! How dare they cause trouble at the Hundred Flowers Festival?!"

The Snow Moon City disciples responsible for maintaining order immediately surrounded them.

"Get out of here!"

The bald, burly man leading the group roared and swung his spiked club, sending several Snow Moon City disciples flying and spitting out blood.

"We are envoys from the Southern Martial Arts School! We have been sent here to challenge the martial arts world of the Central Plains!"

The bald, burly man shouted arrogantly, "I heard there's some damn Evergreen Pavilion here, with some kind of sword god who can cleave the sky with a single chopstick? Tell him to get out here! I'll show him what true power is!"

The Southern Secret?!

Upon hearing this name, everyone present changed their expression.

The Southern Alliance and the Northern Alliance are sworn enemies, and the two nations have been at war for many years. Although the border has been relatively peaceful in recent years, the struggles within the martial arts world have never ceased.

Nan Jue actually sent people to cause trouble at the Hundred Flowers Gathering this time, which clearly indicates that they have ill intentions!

and……

This group of people actually named and challenged Su Changqing.

"court death!"

Lei Wujie had just settled Ye Ruoyi when he heard this and immediately exploded.

His brother-in-law was the person he admired most, how could he allow these barbarians to humiliate him?

"Where did this stray dog ​​come from? How dare it bark on my brother-in-law's turf?"

Lei Wujie jumped down from the second floor, blocking the group of Nanjue people. His Killing Fear Sword was drawn, flashing red light. "Want to see my brother-in-law? You'll have to get past me first!"

"You?"

The bald, burly man glanced at Lei Wujie with disdain. "A brat who hasn't even grown a full beard dares to block my way? Die!"

With that, he swung his spiked club, and with a whooshing sound, smashed it hard into Lei Wujie's head!

This strike was powerful and heavy, clearly intended to kill!

"Watch out!" Ye Ruoyi exclaimed.

Lei Wujie, however, neither dodged nor avoided, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

"Fire Scorching Technique! Karmic Fire Realm!"

He roared, his true energy instantly ignited, and he transformed into a ball of flame, charging towards the spiked club!

"Bang!"

A loud bang.

The spiked club and the terrifying sword collided heavily, sparks flying everywhere!

Lei Wujie was forced back three steps by the shock, each step leaving a deep footprint in the ground. But the bald, burly man was also badly affected; the shock made his hands go numb, and his spiked club almost flew out of his hand.

"You've got some skills!"

A flicker of surprise crossed the bald, burly man's eyes, which quickly turned even more ferocious. "Men! Attack him together! Cripple this kid first, then tear down this dilapidated building!"

At his command, more than a dozen Southern Martial Arts masters behind him drew their weapons and pounced on him like wolves and tigers.

"Trying to gang up on us? Did you even ask me?"

Just then, a lazy voice rang out.

Suddenly, Xiao Se appeared beside Lei Wujie. He still held the Wuji Staff in his hand, with his signature lazy smile on his face, but the coldness in his eyes sent chills down one's spine.

"Perfect timing, I've been itching to do accounting lately, so I'll use you guys to stretch my muscles."

"And me!"

Wushuang rushed out of the kitchen, holding a cleaver she had just used to chop radishes. "Dare to cause trouble? Did you ask permission before using my cleaver?"

"Clang clang clang—"

The Peerless Sword Box on his back opened, and thirteen flying swords soared into the sky, swirling and dancing in the air, exuding a sharp sword aura!

"Changqinglou Security Team! Assemble!"

Lei Wujie roared.

The three stood side by side, facing dozens of experts from the Southern Martial Arts Academy, showing no fear whatsoever, only boundless fighting spirit!

"kill!"

A chaotic battle is about to break out!

Lei Wujie's scorching technique is fierce and unparalleled, with each sword strike carrying the intense heat to burn everything; Xiao Se's staff technique is exquisite, with each strike hitting the enemy's weakness; Wushuang's sword control technique is even more unpredictable, with flying swords like rain, making it impossible to defend against!

After Su Changqing's "special training" over this period of time, the strength of these three people is now completely different from what it used to be!

Especially Xiao Se, after returning to the Free and Unfettered Heavenly Realm, his aura of controlling the entire scene was just like that of a king descending!

"Bang bang bang!"

"Aaaaaah!"

Screams echoed throughout the room.

Those imposing Southern Martial Arts masters were like clay chickens and earthen dogs in front of the three of them, and were beaten without any power to fight back!

It only takes the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

The ground was littered with groaning Nanjue people. The bald, burly man was pinned to the chest by Lei Wujie's foot, his face covered in blood, unable to move.

"That's it? You dare challenge my brother-in-law?"

Lei Wujie clapped his hands, his face full of disdain. "Go back and practice some more! Don't embarrass yourself in public!"

The surrounding crowd erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.

"Well done! These barbarians from the Southern Jue Kingdom deserved to be taught a lesson long ago!"

"Changqinglou is awesome! If the waiters are this good, how strong must the boss be?"

"That was so satisfying! This is the true spirit of the Central Plains martial arts world!"

The second floor.

Su Changqing nodded in satisfaction as he watched this scene.

"Not bad, you didn't embarrass me."

He turned to look at Li Hanyi, "Wife, it seems our special training is quite effective."

Li Hanyi smiled and said, "It's because you taught me well."

"That's right."

Su Changqing accepted the compliment without hesitation, and then his gaze became profound.

"However... there's something fishy about the arrival of this group of people from Nanjue."

"Strange?"

"Hmm. Although Nan Jue has always been eyeing Bei Li covetously, he actually dared to openly cause trouble at the Hundred Flowers Gathering this time, and even specifically challenged me by name... There must be someone pulling the strings behind this."

Su Changqing's gaze pierced through the crowd and landed on an inconspicuous corner in the distance.

There stood a man dressed in purple with a delicate, effeminate face. He was coldly watching them, a strange smile playing on his lips.

Red King Xiao Yu!

"So it was you, you little mouse."

Su Changqing understood. "Looks like the lesson from last time wasn't profound enough. Since you want to play, I'll play a big game with you."

He withdrew his gaze and called out to the three people downstairs:

"Alright, stop playing around. Clean up the trash and don't spoil the mood of the Hundred Flowers Festival."

"yes!"

The three responded in unison and swiftly threw the Southern Masters out the door.

Just then.

"Thump—"

A melodious bell rang out.

The Hundred Flowers Festival has officially begun!

Countless petals fell from the sky, adorning the entire Snowmoon City like a dream.

Su Changqing stood up, straightened his clothes, and then extended his hand to Li Hanyi.

"Honey, it's our turn to step in."

Li Hanyi looked at him, her eyes filled with tenderness. She placed her hand in his palm, their fingers intertwined.

"Let's go."

The two walked down the stairs hand in hand.

Little Nuomi followed behind, carrying a small flower basket and scattering petals along the way, like a happy little flower girl.

The moment they appeared at the gate.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

All eyes were on them.

The man was handsome as jade, the woman was stunningly beautiful as a fairy, and they had a lovely little dumpling. This family of three was like something out of a painting, so beautiful that it was almost unbearable to look at.

Su Changqing looked around and smiled slightly.

He didn't utter any grand pronouncements, nor did he unleash any impressive aura.

He simply raised his hand and gently touched the sky.

"bloom."

boom!

It was as if they had heard a divine command.

In the entire Snowmoon City, all the flowers bloomed at once in that instant!

Not only the flowers on display, but even the wildflowers by the roadside, the moss in the corners of the walls, and even the dead trees seemed to come back to life at this moment, blooming with splendid flowers!

A riot of colors! A hundred flowers bloom! A dazzling display of beauty!

The rich fragrance of flowers instantly filled the entire city, intoxicating people and making them unable to extricate themselves.

Countless colorful butterflies fluttered and birds sang, circling and dancing around Su Changqing's family, as if paying homage to the most noble beings in the world!

miracle!

This is a true miracle!

Everyone was stunned.

Is this the legendary... "A flower blooms in a single thought"?

Amidst the sea of ​​flowers, Su Changqing turned around and looked at Li Hanyi beside him.

A delicate brocade box had appeared in his hand without him noticing.

"Winter clothes".

Su Changqing's voice was gentle yet firm, clearly reaching every corner.

"I'm sorry you've suffered all these years."

"Today, in front of the whole world, I want to give you a gift."

He slowly opened the brocade box.

A dazzling red light shot into the sky, eclipsing the entire sea of ​​flowers!

That was a wedding dress.

A divine wedding gown woven from silkworm silk and embroidered with phoenix feathers, shimmering with light and breathtaking beauty—the Wide-Sleeved Flowing Fairy Dress!

"Will you marry me?"

Su Changqing knelt on one knee, looking at Li Hanyi with sincere eyes.

Li Hanyi covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes.

She never dreamed that Su Changqing would be here, in front of so many people, giving her such a big surprise!

This is not just a wedding dress, but also a promise, a protection, and a dignity that we will give her even if it means going against the world!

"I...I do!"

Li Hanyi nodded, choking back tears, and threw herself into Su Changqing's arms.

"Oh!!! Give me a kiss! Give me a kiss!"

Lei Wujie took the lead in making a fuss, and the whole place instantly erupted in cheers and thunderous applause.

In this romantic and beautiful moment, Su Changqing held Li Hanyi tightly, but his gaze went beyond the crowd and looked towards the distant north.

That's the direction of Apocalypse City.

"After the wedding, we'll go to Tianqi."

Su Changqing whispered in Li Hanyi's ear, his voice filled with an air of domineering arrogance.

"Go and collect all the debts owed to us, with interest!"

……

In the distance, Crimson King Xiao Yu watched this scene with a face so gloomy it could drip water.

"Su Changqing...you just wait! Tianqi City will be your burial ground!"

He turned and left, his back view filled with resentment and unwillingness.

An even greater storm is about to erupt in that bustling imperial city!