The Long Journey to Immortality

Fortunately, Kong Qiaosheng was quick-witted and helped him up; otherwise, Lü Zhi would most likely have had a hard landing.

"Han Lu, how long will this illusion last?" Wen Er Ya asked curiously.

Han Lu put her hands behind her back and said, "About a hundred breaths."

"This time, we're just letting Lü Zhi experience a few types of events that only happen between married couples."

"Observe his choices."

"It's only seven or eight segments, it won't take too much time."

This time, the illusionary test was more targeted, and it was also Han Lu's way of practicing and preparing to test Xiao Ran in the same way.

With her long hair flying, Han Lu manipulated the illusion, causing various conflicts to arise between Lü Zhi and Yi Qiyan, who were already married in the illusion, in order to observe how Lü Zhi might act after marriage.

Han Lu knew very well that no matter the outcome, she would let Lü Zhi pass today.

However, if she discovers that Lü Zhi has any strange fetishes or violent tendencies, she will use her own methods to make up for the problem.

Han Lu observed the various choices Lü Zhi made in the illusion while thinking to herself.

"However, it seems that Lü Zhi will not forget what happened in the illusion after he leaves it."

"With these experiences in dealing with things, Lü Zhi, who can distinguish right from wrong, should not make the same mistakes again in the future."

Chapter 1037 Wedding Night

In the illusion, Lü Zhi experienced events that could have happened between him and Yi Qiyan or that could not have happened between them, such as "marital discord," "mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship," "male best friend," "difference in cultivation level," "difference in lifespan," "separation from death," and "third party interference."

Immersed in the illusion, Lü Zhi was unaware that the fragments he experienced were merely fantasies, and he handled the various troubles that cultivators might encounter after marriage entirely according to his own personality.

Although Lü Zhi was the son of a merchant and a monk, he was a person who was particularly reasonable.

When faced with these matters, he would use the "balance" approach he learned from his father, while also making decisions based on his own sense of right and wrong.

In particular, in these segments where he or Yi Qiyan is in the right, he will try his best to make the final decision based on right and wrong.

For example, if Yi Qiyan is having an affair, he would choose to communicate first. If communication fails, he would then end the relationship, which has lost its value, and part ways amicably.

However, if in the illusion segment he was having an affair and was discovered by Yi Qiyan.

He would then break off all contact with the mistress in an attempt to salvage the relationship.

If they fail, they will take the initiative to apologize and withdraw, so as not to completely shatter the already cracked relationship.

He handled the situation with ease; Lü Zhi's performance in the illusion was as if he had planned out how to deal with it beforehand.

Han Lu would give Lü Zhi a score of nine out of ten for his performance in the illusion.

"In this way, even if I don't go easy on them, it can still be judged as a smooth passage."

Han Lu was in a good mood, feeling that her friend had indeed found a wonderful marriage.

Following Han Lu's advice, Lü Zhi escaped the illusion ten breaths earlier than Han Lu had predicted.

Leaving the illusion, everything that had just happened there was still vivid in my mind.

Lu Zhi, who was initially slightly tipsy and feeling dizzy, was now fully sober, and he looked at Han Lu with a strange expression.

Lu Zhi said unhappily, "Han Lu, in your opinion, I might be a scumbag, but your best friend Yi Qiyan is a scumbag?"

Hearing this, the other three roughly guessed what kind of story Han Lu was referring to as "fragments of married life".

Han Lu argued vehemently, "You can know a person's face but not their heart. Besides, it's human nature for many people to be fickle and easily bored."

"I'm just doing this as a precaution."

"Besides, I think your answer just now was quite good."

"Judging from the outcome, you shouldn't have any complaints; on the contrary, you should thank me."

"Don't worry, I'll tell Yi Qiyan about what happened earlier in the future, and I promise I'll put in a good word for you."

Han Lu's words made sense and she made promises that were favorable to him, which calmed Lü Zhi down.

Having witnessed his performance in the illusion, Lü Zhi spoke with more confidence.

He boasted, "A gentleman like me would certainly perform well."

"Fairy Han, can I now consider myself to have passed the test?"

Han Lu stepped aside and helped Lü Zhi open the door, smiling as she said, "Of course, of course, I hope you have a pleasant evening."

Han Lu's smile was a little "strange," and the three people beside her, seeing this expression, naturally understood what kind of "pleasure" Han Lu meant, and they all chuckled.

Feeling a little uneasy under everyone's gaze, Lü Zhi brazenly retorted, "What's wrong? We're already husband and wife. Isn't it normal to have a pleasant night in the cave?"

"If Qiyan and I were not getting along, how could I conjure up an apprentice for you?"

Lu Zhi's use of classical allusions left Han Lu speechless for a moment.

"Alright, alright," Kong Qiaosheng gave Lü Zhi a push from behind and said, "Hurry up and go in, stop dawdling at the door."

Lü Zhi smiled and jogged into the room.

Kong Qiaosheng and Han Lu tacitly each held up one door, leaving the newlyweds their private time.

“Let’s go,” Wen Erya patted Han Lu’s shoulder and asked, “Junior sister, when did you arrive in Donghai? You didn’t just arrive today, did you?”

"Do you have a place to stay? If not, you can stay with us."

Wen Er Ya extended an invitation.

For some reason, Han Lu replied with a sarcastic tone.

"No need. I arrived at Dragon Head Islands seven days ago. If I stay with you, wouldn't that mean I'd be living next to you and Xiao Ran in your own private world?"

These words almost made Xiao Ran, who had just taken out his portable teapot, intending to drink tea to relieve his craving for alcohol, spit out all the tea in his mouth.

Sensing something was amiss, Han Lu quickly changed her expression, grinning and saying, "Hehe, I was just kidding with you guys."

"I'll move in after I go back and tidy up."

Upon hearing this, Wen Erya's expression, which had just changed slightly, improved considerably.

"That's good. We'll be staying in the No. 2 courtyard of Ranshan Immortal Abode, which is not far from the Immortal Pavilion. You can just come over when the time comes."

The answer was thoughtful, and the listener was attentive.

Wen Erya had already secretly set a timetable in her mind to explain her relationship with Xiao Ran to Han Lu in order to gain the support of her close friend.

Only in this way could she feel that her relationship with Xiao Ran was legitimate.

This has a bit of the feel of "arranged marriage by parents and matchmaker," except that Han Lu is both the father and the mother and the matchmaker in this case.

Han Lu, on the other hand, didn't know why there seemed to be a threshold in her heart.

However, she knew that as long as she communicated more with Wen Erya and Xiao Ran and understood the reasons behind it, she would definitely be able to overcome this hurdle.

After leaving Lü Zhi's residence on the Dragon Head Islands, Han Lu and the other three split into three groups.

Kong Qiaosheng went home alone.

Xiao Ran returned to Ranshan Immortal Abode first.

Wen Erya accompanied Han Lu to the hotel to pack her things and help her move.

Flying at low altitude, Han Lu was in front, with Wen Erya slightly behind.

The atmosphere between the two friends was rather somber, and both remained silent.

Han Lu was thinking about how to start the conversation, while Wen Erya was thinking about how to smoothly and accurately explain to Han Lu that this was not actually a matter of "petty theft".

After a hundred breaths, the two arrived at Han Lu's residence without incident and entered Han Lu's room.

When the door to the room was closed, it was as if a switch had been flipped. The two of them turned to look at each other at the same time, opened their mouths, and wanted to speak.

Realizing their unspoken understanding, the two of them stood there, mouths agape, stunned.

"Haha." Han Lu laughed first.

Wen Erya also laughed along with Han Lu's laughter.

The two laughs eased the atmosphere between the two.

After stopping laughing, Han Lu tidied up the clutter in her room and asked, "Senior sister, is there something you want to tell me?"

“Junior sister,” Wen Erya replied, “you go first.”

Indeed, if Han Lu had asked the question, Wen Erya would have been able to explain it more clearly and explicitly.

Han Lu understood this, so she stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point, asking the question directly.

Chapter 1038 Shared Service? Revealing the Secret!

"Okay, then I'll go first..."

Han Lu coughed lightly and looked at Wen Erya, but when she opened her mouth again, the images of several people flashed through her mind.

Yi Qiyan, who met Lü Zhichu, her younger brother who was in a relationship with her, and Que Xin and Hao Zun.

She realized that her feelings of incomprehension stemmed entirely from "selfishness."

It's like the selfishness of an eldest son who is jealous of his youngest son.

She asked herself, "Do I have the right to be selfish?"

That's naturally not the case.

Therefore, the words spoken also changed.

"Senior sister, do you like Xiao Ran?"

Wen Erya, who had expected Han Lu to ask about the whole story from beginning to end, was quite surprised that Han Lu would start this inevitable conversation in this way.

“Of course,” Wen Erya said without hesitation, “I really like Xiao Ran. Although we’re not at the point of discussing marriage yet, I’m sure I like him.”

"Okay, that's enough," Han Lu said with a faint smile. "I'm so happy to finally see that my senior sister has found a nice sweetheart. Let's go, let me see where you're staying."

"Huh?" Wen Erya was completely dumbfounded. "Aren't you going to ask any more questions? Aren't you going to ask me how I met Xiao Ran, and what I like about him?"

"Why do you ask?" Han Lu countered.

Wen Erya was speechless for a moment, and stammered, "If you want to persuade someone, you have to find out the whole story."