Chapter 3

Yun Yue is a gentleman of integrity, and it is probably rare to see a woman shouting and screaming. With a slight frown, he said: "Ling Bo, if you do not wish to marry, why did you not tell me earlier? I came this time merely to see if you are safe and sound. In the future, if you have any requests, feel free to send a message through my Yuanhai, and I will go through fire and water to fulfill them for you"

Yun Yue appeared at a loss, "Perhaps it is better to meet; some matters are best clarified in person."

Changqing suddenly felt that even the awareness of a fish was higher than hers. She did not understand the seven emotions and six desires, but she imagined that such a fulfillment was already the highest realm of love

Yun Yue, however, said it was unnecessary, "Since she has no intention of marrying, I cannot force her. However, with all the water clans coming to witness the ceremony, such an incident has truly left me without face"

With deep affection, she raised the pearl to the firelight, and beneath a transparent thin film, blue threads shimmered like the peach blossom delicacies at an imperial banquet. She opened her mouth to throw it in, but fortunately, Yun Yue reacted in time and raised her hand to block it.

Changqing readily agreed and asked where Lingbo Xian's residence was. Yun Yue replied that it was by the Ling River

She is completely ignorant about matters of the heart, yet she understands human emotions to some extent. On the day of her wedding, a girl who hesitates at the last moment, aside from her fear of marriage, likely harbors a palpable dissatisfaction towards the groom.

The woman in red finally burst out from the main gate, her eyes filled with crimson tears fiercely fixed on Yun Yue, as she hoarsely accused: "Isn't this enough? Is this still not enough? Do you still want to bring people to my doorstep? Are you deliberately trying to embarrass me, leaving me with no place to stand in the Eight Waters?"

Thus, the old conversation was brought up again, "Why does the deity not consider the little demon's proposal just now? The Abyss Sea and the Dragon's Head Plain are very close to each other, and the two places can form a bond of friendship, making future interactions more convenient."

A long-lasting nod, it is a graceful fish, "Have you never thought of pursuing the person you like in your heart?"

Love at first sight? Long-lasting affection can be said to be a deep understanding of the world. All instances of love at first sight are merely a response to physical attraction; I do not believe that such a thing exists in this world

This is correct. Changqing said with his hands behind his back, "In my thousand years, the relationships I have witnessed have all been imperfect. If people scheme against each other, that can be understood, but shouldn't fish get along with each other more openly?"

Hebe Road: "People are present, but my lord has stated that no one is allowed to enter. My lord anticipates that today is her emotional tribulation. Although she has deep feelings for the great lord, starting from today, the great lord's heart is likely to waver even more severely. To prevent the little lord from being born without a father, my lord has decided to put a stop to it and sever all ties with the great lord from now on"

The Water Palace of Lingbo Fairy is indeed some distance from the Abyssal Sea. The underwater path twists and turns, sometimes wide and sometimes narrow, taking a bit of time to finally find the entrance. However, upon arrival, a gigantic river clam was seen blocking the door. Upon noticing the arrival of someone, the clam shell slightly opened, revealing a row of tender flesh inside, and it boisterously asked: "Is it the Great Lord of the Abyssal Sea?"

Yun Yue fully agreed with her words and, before departing, gave her a water-repelling pearl, saying, "This way, traveling will be just like on land; in the future, if you wish to see me, you can directly enter the depths at any time"

Longing in surprise, "Without her? Then why are you getting married?"

The river clam showed no compromise, "My lord has decreed not to meet, please return, Great Lord of the Abyss."

Long-lasting affection is the benevolent deity; the heart says that this seemingly calm ocean of the gentleman is, in fact, deeply wounded when the arrow is drawn and the engagement is called off, which indeed hurts his pride significantly

Although Changqing was not very happy, she felt it inappropriate to be overly concerned with trivial matters while others were suffering from emotional wounds. She adjusted her clothing and said it was nothing, "Since Lord Yuanhai does not require my presence, I shall take my leave. Where there are those dressed in red, there must be those adorned in green. Lord Yuanhai, take care. Thank you for your hospitality today; the scenery at the bottom of the abyss is beautiful, and the wine is delightful. This visit has been worthwhile."

With a deep sense of loyalty and righteousness, she embodies the grandeur of a true good person. She gazes at the sky; the moon is high above. If all goes well, perhaps this interrupted wedding can continue.

Longing to see his pale face, I genuinely feel pity for this fish. In order to find a witness for the marriage, he has gazed at Longshouyuan for hundreds of years, so for that runaway bride, Lingbo Xian, he must have exhausted all the strength of a lover.

Yun Yue slowly nodded and said, "Since that is the case, I would trouble you to accompany me for a trip."

The river flows away from the ocean for a distance, did you not say that the divine dragon draws a prison in the ground, forbidding you to step out of the abyss?

He indeed no longer appeared as hesitant as before, his tone once again restored to the clear and light quality it had by the shore. "I do not feel sad because she is unwilling to marry me; she has her own thoughts, and she knows that she is not in my heart."

He gently clenched his fist, his fingertips grasping the flowing cloud pattern on the cuff, the delicate armor resembling a row of rosy spring ice. With his hands behind his back, he strolled leisurely, his wide sleeves swaying behind him, and said softly: "Since love is hopeless, it is better not to disturb. Liking someone does not necessarily mean that one must let her know"

Yun Yue asked, "Is Lingbo Xian available at the residence?"

"Can long-lasting love be trusted as love at first sight?" he suddenly asked her after they had walked for a while

"Because the person I like is so far above me, I can never reach them..." He gazed into the distance, slightly furrowing his brow and said, "Yet my own life must go on. I should find someone who is not unpleasant, who understands my thoughts and is willing to accept me, and I could spend a lifetime with them. Unfortunately, it seems that Lingbo Xian has changed her mind; I cannot blame her. I will listen to you and meet her one more time. Even if we cannot become family, it is still better to part on good terms." Unfortunately, it seems that Lingbo Xian has changed her mind; I cannot blame her. I will listen to you and meet her one more time. Even if we cannot become family, it is still better to part on good terms.

Long-lasting affection often does not involve any twists and turns. She glanced at him and said, "Because you are very good-looking"

Longing for oneself also brings a smile, "If you don't clarify, I would think I should use my belly to hold it." After saying this, she lightly tapped with her fingertip and embedded the bead into her belt.

As soon as she spoke, Shang quietly glanced at his lord. Yun Yue subtly raised her eyebrows and soon a bitter smile appeared, "Indeed, there is reason in what you say"

He fell silent, as if recalling some joyful event, and smiled with his lips raised, saying: "Actually, there is."

He raised his eyes, his gaze deep and serene like a turquoise pool, "You previously said you would go find Lingbo Fairy... Are you not returning to Longshouyuan tonight?"

All the guests at the banquet were pleased with the outcome, "I think it is quite good, a celestial being has arrived, and a divine being has come, wouldn't the Lord of Water be greatly honored?"

She sighed and could only come to a halt. The guests in the grand hall gradually dispersed, and the world built of glass reflected the solitary figure of Yun Yue in every small facet.

I see that Lingbo Fairy is just momentarily confused; once she sees you, she will want to marry you again

His words contained no hint of wanting to keep her, which made Ling Bo Xian even more ashamed and furious. She raised her hand, pointing at him with sorrow, "I do not wish to marry? Clearly, it is you who does not want to! Why, on the night of your grand wedding, were you gazing at Longshou Yuan? You have waited for so many years; do you intend to wait endlessly until the Dragon Source Deity appears? Now that your wish has been fulfilled, are you satisfied? For five hundred years, you have been unable to forget her; why have you not told her!"

Changqing was bewildered by the clamorous clam, and upon seeing this, Yun Yue no longer insisted. She clasped her hands and said: "My personal matters should not have involved you. Today, Lingbo Xian is in a bad mood, so I will visit again another day"

The long-lasting feelings he refers to are about himself and Lingbo Xian, but unfortunately, this love at first sight ended in disappointment at a critical moment. The emotions of the aquatic beings are, in fact, as unreliable as those of humans

He clearly did not expect her to say that, and after a moment of surprise, a look of comfort appeared in his eyes, and his smile deepened even further, "Thank you for your praise, Divine One"

How should I comfort him? Surely, he has areas where he has not performed well. Now, directly pointing out the pain feels like adding insult to injury. Therefore, I said gently, "You must not be pessimistic before you have clarified the truth of the matter. Perhaps that enchanting figure was coerced and was abducted midway? You seem so easy to bully; no rival in love would dare to compete with you, right?"

She lightly cleared her throat and said with her chest held high: "As the deity of Longshouyuan, I still have some face. If you need, I can mediate for you. If someone truly tries to snatch the bride from you, I will help you get her back. What do you think?"

When the crowd was in a heated discussion, a group of water creatures suddenly emerged from nowhere, lifting her with their long, affectionate arms, intending to take her to the back hall to change her clothes

Set off to find the Immortal Lingbo. With the Water-Repelling Pearl, the underwater journey is indeed smooth and unimpeded. Just as there are mountains and valleys on the surface, there are also formations beneath the water. Occasionally, one might unexpectedly encounter a flower that blooms and then closes suddenly. Yun Yue informs her that this is the Udumbara.

However, as soon as the words were spoken, a sword flew through the air. The tip of the sword gleamed with a chilling light, directly aimed at the center of Yun Yue's brow. Changqing feared that his skills in the fish path were insufficient and that he would not have time to respond, so with a flick of his fingers, he struck the sword down. His wide sleeves fluttered, stirring up a gust of fierce wind, and he said displeased: "What deep-seated enmity is this, to be filled with murderous intent on such a joyous day!"

He let out a sound and asked, "How can you say that?"

He took off the bright red ceremonial robe and tossed it aside, also discarding the hairpin, only holding a jade hairpin to tie up his hair. In a low voice, he said: "I cannot walk on land, but I can move freely underwater. It is not difficult to go to the Ling River. Originally, I intended to give up after the Fairy of the Waves called off the marriage, but after your repeated persuasion, I have given it careful thought. Perhaps I should give it another try."

Changqing felt that she still had to play some role. She took on the demeanor of a deity and, looking down from her elevated position, addressed the clam: "I am the Dragon Source Deity, invited today to officiate the wedding of Lingbo Fairy and Lord Yuanhai. Lingbo Fairy has hastily decided to cancel the wedding, and there must be some misunderstanding. Why not allow the fairy to meet with me? Let us clarify any issues openly; there are no irreconcilable conflicts, and we can still choose another day to hold the grand ceremony."

As the situation was getting out of control, Yun Yue stepped forward to mediate, bowing deeply to her and saying: "Your Excellency, please do not be angry. These aquatic beings are usually unruly and have offended you. I kindly ask you to overlook their transgressions for my sake and not to hold them to account."

Changqing waved his hand and said, "It's easy to say, you must have confidence in yourself"

"Dragon Source Deity? Are you the Deity of Longshou Plain?" The clam's voice was astonishingly loud, "Ah, ah, ah, Lord Abyss is being too stubborn, this is truly excessive!"

She turned to leave, but Yun Yue suddenly changed her expression, almost struggling to suppress the surging emotions. She grasped her wide sleeves and said: "Changqing, I do not know what to do right now, will you stay with me for a while?"

Changqing has always had a good temper, but the current situation has made her somewhat angry. After all, she is a deity; how can a deity tolerate these demons and spirits desecrating her! With a swift strike of her sleeve, those rough and rude water spirits who were supporting her were instantly sent flying several zhang away. The onlookers, sensing the tension, all felt a chill and knew she was not to be trifled with, so they stepped aside.

Her misunderstanding of his previous statement is evident. The opportunity he referred to was not related to him and Lingbo Xian.

Changqing thought for a moment and said: "Aren't there still two hours left? What if we don't make it? At most, it will delay us by a day, which shouldn't be a big deal."

What are you doing?" He chuckled, "Water beads are not meant to be eaten; just carry them with you.

He hung his two hands down, the wide sleeves trailing on the ground, looking somewhat absent-minded. Changqing tried to comfort him, "Perhaps Lingbo Xian has her reasons; if you do not inquire, what if you miss a good marriage opportunity?"