Gou Zaixiu Immortal World Gets A Wife

Chapter 42: Attending the Banquet (Please Collect)

As they watched Zheng Huangjin personally come out to greet this talisman master, many guests widened their eyes in astonishment.

What kind of person could make Zheng Huangjin personally come out to greet them?

A descendant of a cultivation family?

Judging from their temperament and behavior, it does seem a bit like it...

The guests secretly speculated in their hearts. Zheng Huangjin's character was well-known in Azure Serenity City. Although he was a bit greedy, he had principles when it came to acquiring wealth, and his moral character was not to the point of being detestable and corrupt.

In addition, Zheng Huangjin had a sharp eye for judging people. Those whom he praised or personally greeted were generally not ordinary people.

As Li Guanxuan followed Zheng Huangjin into the reception hall and saw the numerous guests present, he couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"Old Zheng, with your capacity to drink endless cups and two cups of wine to the Western Heaven, can you really outdrink all of us here?"

"..." Zheng Huangjin was speechless.

The guests couldn't help but make jokes.

"Fellow Daoist speaks the truth. We all know about Old Zheng's capacity for alcohol."

"I suggest that we have Old Zheng drink tea instead of wine today, so as not to let him go crazy from drinking."

"Hahaha..."

Helpless, Zheng Huangjin could only arch his hand and ask to be spared, while secretly glaring at Li Guanxuan, pulling him to the seat on his left.

Wen Rongxin and Qin Jiyue sat on either side of him.

Wen Rongxin seemed a bit nervous. She had never attended such a gathering before, and seeing that everyone present was at the Qi Refining or Foundation Building stage, she, as a body cultivator, couldn't help but feel a bit restrained.

Li Guanxuan noticed Wen Rongxin's emotions and reached out to hold her hand, whispering softly, "No need to be nervous, just relax."

Wen Rongxin nodded slightly, but her social anxiety was still visible on her face.

"Yes, sister, you've been staying at home all day and not going out. It's time to come out and see the world with your husband." Qin Jiyue laughed.

Zheng Huangjin was good at observing words and expressions. After seeing this, he smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, there's no need to be too nervous. I've known Li Laodi for many years and he has occasionally mentioned you. If there's anything you need, feel free to speak up."

"I, I'm not nervous..." Wen Rongxin softly defended herself.

Zheng Huangjin smiled faintly. He also knew that it wouldn't be good to chat with Wen Rongxin anymore, as it might make her even more restrained.

Just then, the butler at the door announced the arrival of a guest.

"Master Song has arrived!"

Song Zhiqiao slowly walked in, wearing a flowing emerald green dress, and then sat down in the seat to the left of Li Guanxuan.

Song Zhiqiao happened to know Wen Rongxin and Qin Jiyue. She smiled lightly and greeted them, "Young Master Li, Sister Wen, Sister Qin, you all came so early. If I had known, I would have come with you so I wouldn't have been lonely on the way."

"We just finished our tasks and came over." Li Guanxuan politely smiled.

Qin Jiyue didn't even bother to engage in conversation with Song Zhiqiao. Like Wen Rongxin, she politely nodded and smiled.

With the arrival of several more Foundation Building cultivators, Zheng Huangjin announced the start of the banquet.

After a generous speech and words of thanks at the end, Zheng Huangjin downed three cups of wine and then had the dancers come up to set the mood.

In addition, Zheng Huangjin found a skilled musician who excelled in the art of melody to play the qin. The sound of the qin was like flowing water in the mountains, touching the heartstrings and allowing people to empty their minds and cleanse their souls.

Even Wen Rongxin was not as nervous as before.

But when it was time to toast Zheng Huangjin with Li Guanxuan, she still quickly lowered her head and immersed herself in her own little world.

"Brother Li, Sister Wen, Sister Qin, I toast to you all."

At this moment, Song Zhiqiao raised her wine cup and smiled.

"Brother?"

Li Guanxuan paused for a moment and helplessly said, "Fellow Daoist Song, it would be better to change the way you address me to avoid misunderstandings."

However, Song Zhiqiao smiled and explained, "The Li family and the Song family have been friends for a thousand years. Calling you 'Brother Li' or 'Brother' is not excessive."

Qin Jiyue frowned slightly. To be honest, she didn't like the other party coming over to establish a relationship.

Moreover, influenced by Li Guanxuan's cautious mindset, she even began to suspect that Song Zhiqiao had ulterior motives.

"This is Azure Serenity City, not Yongning Prefecture. When you are out and about, Miss Song, it would be better to address my husband as Fellow Daoist or Young Master." Qin Jiyue raised her glass, smiled, and then drank it all.

Song Zhiqiao was taken aback, then a look of apology appeared on her face. With her peach blossom eyes, she said pitifully,

"Qin Jiejie, please don't be angry. I will punish myself with three cups to show my apology."

After speaking, Song Zhiqiao immediately drank three cups, and a faint blush appeared on her fair and delicate face.

"It's, it's alright. Jiyue is not angry. She didn't mean it that way." Wen Rongxin quickly explained for Qin Jiyue.

Song Zhiqiao blamed herself, saying, "Wen Jiejie, I, I didn't know that Qin Jiejie would mind. I hope she won't blame me in her heart."

Qin Jiyue furrowed her eyebrows. The way she said it, it sounded like she was the one at fault?

Just as Qin Jiyue was about to speak, Li Guanxuan transmitted his voice, "You must not get angry. Once you get angry, she will show a more pitiful side to gain sympathy."

"She, she really wants to make me angry. Who calls someone 'brother' in front of another person's wife? And with that gentle tone, anyone who doesn't know would think you two have some secret relationship!" Qin Jiyue angrily transmitted her voice.

"Calm down, calm down. Look at Rongxin, she won't be provoked..."

"What do you mean? Do you think I'm making a fuss for no reason?"

"..."

When Li Guanxuan heard this, he almost didn't know how to respond. He could only continue to transmit his voice, "Listen to me, take a deep breath and calm down a bit. I don't dare to chat with her too much either. The more you care about what she says, the more she will lead you by the nose. Don't fall into her trap."

Then, Li Guanxuan gently stroked Qin Jiyue's back, his expression becoming serious.

Qin Jiyue was still a little angry, but when she saw Li Guanxuan's serious expression, she obediently took a deep breath and calmed her emotions.

Slowly, Qin Jiyue realized that she had almost caused trouble and wrongly blamed Li Guanxuan.

"Husband, I'm sorry..."

"It's okay."

Li Guanxuan smiled at her and transmitted his voice secretly, "When dealing with a woman like her, you have to be even more gentle and pitiful than her."

To defeat a green tea, you have to be even more of a green tea.

"Hmph, I understand now. Let me show her what I can do!" Qin Jiyue's lips curled slightly.

Li Guanxuan was taken aback for a moment.

But he also knew that Qin Jiyue, with her competitive nature, would always fight back no matter what, otherwise she wouldn't be able to sleep tonight. So he reminded her,

"Don't go too far, be mindful of the boundaries."

"Don't worry."

After transmitting her voice, Qin Jiyue filled a glass of wine, then stood up and walked towards Song Zhiqiao with a apologetic expression on her face.

"Fellow Daoist Song, I'm sorry for my attitude just now. My husband has already reprimanded me. I apologize to you and hope you can forgive me. I will drink this glass."

Song Zhiqiao quickly picked up her glass and said, "No, no, Sister Qin did nothing wrong. It's just that Zhiqiao is ignorant... oh!"

When Song Zhiqiao was about to cover her face and drink it all, a force suddenly held her right hand, causing the wine to spill on Qin Jiyue's body.

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