Chapter 654 - 314: The Cold and Proud Saintess Becomes a Gentle Little Wife
Chapter 654: Chapter 314: The Cold and Proud Saintess Becomes a Gentle Little Wife
"H-husband?"
A group of people were dumbfounded, staring blankly at Qiu Zhihe who was nestled beside the man.
They certainly understood the word "husband," but hearing it from the Saintess’ mouth, they couldn’t comprehend it.
Everyone in the Cyan Lotus Sect knew that the Saintess had extraordinary talent and an extremely cold temperament.
Even within the sect, the Saintess had never shown even the slightest hint of intimacy beyond camaraderie to any male disciple.
As for men outside the Cyan Lotus Sect, they couldn’t even get within three meters of the Saintess.
Even those who managed to approach were turned to ashes or ice sculptures.
Such a proud and aloof Saintess, no man in the world deserved her.
This was the consensus within the Cyan Lotus Sect.
But what was happening now?
The proud and aloof Saintess was now nestled like a docile young lady beside her husband.
So delicate and gentle.
Is this still our Saintess?
"No, you must have used some means to coerce her!"
Xue Wen glared furiously at Qin Gengyun, spiritual power surging around him, but Qiu Zhihe gave him a calm glance:
"Xue Wen, he is my husband. Whoever touches him will die."
Seeing the Saintess turn cold again to protect that man, Xue Wen was stunned.
"How could it be like this?"
Xue Wu also finally confirmed that this man named Qin Gengyun really was the Saintess’ husband, and hurriedly cupped his hands:
"Taoist Friend Qin, forgive us. We all thought Junior Sister Qiu would never marry, unexpectedly... we were disrespectful."
Qin Gengyun returned the gesture to Xue Wu: "Taoist Friend Xue, you’re too kind. On the way here, Zhihe already told me that you are all her fellow disciples, so from now on, we are one family."
"Who’s one family with you?"
Xue Wen snorted coldly, eyes full of hostility.
Qiu Zhihe’s eyebrows knitted slightly, and only then did Xue Wen lower his head, not daring to speak further.
Liu Xiaotang had long known that Qiu Zhihe and Qin Gengyun were married, and paid no mind, simply always staying by Qiu Zhihe’s side, her eyes full of admiration.
Presently, everyone flocked around Qiu Zhihe as they entered the main house. Qin Gengyun looked at the familiar home, a surge of emotions rising in his heart.
When he left Yunling Town for the Northern Wilderness, he thought he would return soon.
But unexpectedly, after many twists and turns, he looked back to find he had been away from the Qinhe Garden for three years.
At this moment, Fang Chao brought the children of Cloud Bamboo Mountain over, and seeing Qin Gengyun, the children happily clung to him, calling him "Brother Qin" as they surrounded him.
Back then, Qiu Zhihe went to Cloud Bamboo Mountain under the guise of "Niantang," so the children didn’t recognize her, and only grew close to Qin Gengyun.
Qiu Zhihe didn’t mind, and nodded towards Qin Gengyun. Understanding her signal that his wife wanted to discuss matters with the disciples, he took the children outside to play.
Only the people from the Cyan Lotus Sect remained inside, and Xue Wen couldn’t help but ask:
"Saintess, is that man truly your husband?"
Qiu Zhihe glanced at him: "Yes."
"But..."
Xue Wen was anxious: "Saintess, how can you have a husband?"
Qiu Zhihe raised an eyebrow: "Why can’t I have a husband?"
Xue Wen hurriedly said: "I didn’t mean it that way. I just think, no man in this world is worthy of the Saintess!"
Qiu Zhihe replied: "Other men certainly aren’t, only my husband is worthy."
"..."
Xue Wen was speechless, the others exchanging glances.
What was with the Saintess looking like a blissfully happy little woman?
Had we gone mad, or had the Saintess?
Qiu Zhihe calmly said: "Qin Gengyun will eventually join the Cyan Lotus Sect. From now on, when you see him, it’s as if you’re seeing me. His orders are my orders, understood?"
The group exchanged glances, Xue Wu leading the response: "Understood!"
With his lead, others followed suit, only Xue Wen kept his head down, silent.
Qiu Zhihe did not dwell on it, moving on to the main topic:
"Six months from now, the Immortal Ascension Ceremony will be held in West Imperial City. You will enter the city in advance and act according to my instructions then."
"Yes!"
The crowd acknowledged the command.
Liu Xiaotang stood obediently at the side, her eyes filled with admiration watching Qiu Zhihe issue orders to the men.
Afterwards, Qiu Zhihe gave a few more instructions, and only then did the people leave the house, seeing Qin Gengyun leading a group of children by the lotus pond to play.
Watching him make the children giggle nonstop, a gentle smile formed at the corners of Qiu Zhihe’s mouth.
Xue Wen, who had been following closely beside her, blankly watched her. He had never seen such a gentle smile on the Saintess’ face.
He didn’t expect the first time he saw it, it was for another man.
Xue Wen’s eyes turned red, his heart feeling as if it shattered into countless pieces.
Xue Wu, beside him, saw his brother’s state and sighed quietly.
Liu Xiaotang obediently went to the kitchen to help Fang Chao cook, soon bringing out plate after plate of dishes, placing them in the pavilion by the lotus pond.
Everyone gathered around to eat.
The meal naturally included wine, but the atmosphere was a bit awkward, with everyone occasionally stealing glances at Qin Gengyun sitting with the Saintess.
Xue Wu was the first to raise his wine glass, saying to Qin Gengyun: "Taoist Friend Qin, a toast to you!"
Qin Gengyun also raised his glass, smiling: "Taoist Friend Xue, please!"
The two clinked their glasses from a distance and drank it all at once.
With the first glass down, the awkward atmosphere eased a little, and others also toasted Qin Gengyun.
Qin Gengyun accepted every toast and then returned the gesture to each.
After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere at the table gradually warmed up.
Qiu Zhihe wasn’t good at such social atmospheres, quietly sitting beside Qin Gengyun, occasionally serving him food and pouring him wine, looking every bit like a docile wife attending a banquet with her husband.
The people of the Cyan Lotus Sect had never seen the cold and ruthless Saintess treat a man with such gentleness, leaving them in awe.
In their hearts, they had no choice but to accept the reality that the Saintess now had a husband.
After drinking a few cups, Xue Wu discussed the revival plan of the Cyan Lotus Sect with Qin Gengyun.
Only to discover Qin Gengyun’s thoughts were astonishingly aligned with his own.
Both believed that rebuilding the Cyan Lotus Sect couldn’t rely solely on force, but should instead destroy the reputation of the Three Great Sects, making the Cyan Lotus Sect the leader of the Righteous Path and gaining the world’s allegiance.
In this way, they would no longer be labeled the Demon Sect, achieving a true revival.
"Hahaha, Brother Qin, it’s a pity we only met today, come, let’s drink three more cups!"
Xue Wu and Qin Gengyun found more and more common ground, toasting three more times in a row.
During this, Qiu Zhihe silently poured wine for Qin Gengyun, gentle and virtuous. Xue Wen clenched his fists, suddenly rising, and said to Qin Gengyun:
"Taoist Friend Qin, for you to win Junior Sister Qiu’s favor, you must have exceptional cultivation. Would you honor me with a duel?"