The grass in the factory should be plucked

As the Mirror Spirit acts on behalf of the Reincarnation Mirror, fulfilling the responsibilities of Heaven's Way, it naturally will not reveal everything that happens in the small world to the public.

Besides, as a spirit within the mirror, he couldn't possibly leave the Samsara Mirror itself, so how could he possibly have the opportunity to inform the Demon Emperor?

Qingyuan Zhenjun pondered, "The Mirror Spirit won't say, Chonghua Zhenjun won't say, and Lili doesn't remember anything. So who leaked the information?"

Xie Chang'an said in a deep voice, "There is another person who also went to this small world."

Sword Master Ziyang frowned: "Feixue? You suspect her?"

Xie Chang'an said, "When she was in the lower realm, she spent most of her time with the Soul-Sucking Insects, and eventually became their host!"

She is not only deeply bound to the Soul-Sucking Worms, but more importantly, she also has a motive!

Mingxuan Zhenjun angrily asked, "Who is this?"

The Purple Sun Sword Master's face darkened: "Junior Sister Ling Shuang's disciple."

He recalled Xie Chang'an's accusation that Chu Feixue "colluded with evil spirits and harmed the people," and his heart sank.

It could very well really be her!

"I'll ask Junior Sister Ling Shuang."

He immediately took out a magical mirror, infused it with his magic power, and soon, Lingxu Zhenjun appeared in the mirror.

"Senior Brother Ziyang."

"Ling Xu, go and call Junior Sister Ling Shuang over. I have something to ask her."

After a long while, True Monarch Ling Shuang finally arrived.

Her face was frosty as she stared directly at the Purple Sun Sword Master: "Senior Brother, what business do you have with me?"

The Purple Sun Sword Master stared intently at her and asked, "Where is your disciple, Feixue? Is she in the sect now?"

Ling Shuang Zhenjun scoffed, "Didn't Senior Brother go to the Beast Taming Sect to propose marriage? Why are you asking about my disciple?"

The Purple Sun Sword Master said in a deep voice, "The Demon Emperor sent a message saying that Chonghua killed the son of a Demon King in a small world and has come to demand an explanation. Are you aware of this?"

Ling Shuang Zhenjun lowered his eyes, straightened his sleeves, and said leisurely, "Senior brother, what a question you ask. How would I know what Chonghua did in the small world?"

"Where is your disciple? Tell her to come see me," said the Purple Sun Sword Master calmly.

"Feixue? She went out for a walk to clear her head."

The Purple Sun Sword Master frowned: "Why is she going out at this time?"

Ling Shuang Zhenjun sneered: "The invitations for the marriage ceremony have already been sent out, but Chonghua wants to marry someone else. Does she want to stay in the house and be laughed at instead of going out?"

The Purple Sun Sword Master said calmly, "This matter was due to my poor judgment. If you want to blame someone, blame me. If anyone harbors malicious intentions and deliberately informs the demon race, causing conflict between the two races, I will not let them off lightly!"

Ling Shuang Zhenjun angrily retorted, "What do you mean, Senior Brother? Without any evidence, you're concluding that Fei Xue did it?!"

She trembled with rage, her teeth grinding together. "Since the Sword Sect can't tolerate my master and me, then let's leave!"

After saying that, he turned away.

"Junior Sister! Junior Sister Ling Shuang!"

The image on the Spirit Mirror disappeared, and the Purple Sun Sword Master sighed, "I apologize for making Fellow Daoist Bisong laugh."

Venerable Bisong smiled slightly: "What brother and sister don't quarrel? You can talk it out later."

Xie Chang'an said embarrassedly, "It is my fault that Master is in such a difficult position because of me."

The Purple Sun Sword Master waved his hand: "It's none of your business. The most important thing right now is for us to discuss how to handle this matter."

Xie Chang'an asked, "What are the Demon Emperor's requirements?"

Mingxuan Zhenjun pulled the dazed Jiang Li to his side and said angrily, "I told you to hand over the two of you and let the demon king of the Soul-Sucking Insect Clan deal with you!"

He was furious. Their Lili was perfectly fine, but she was dragged into the small world to help him train, and now she was caught up in this vortex. It was truly an undeserved disaster!

Xie Chang'an said sternly, "This matter has nothing to do with Junior Sister Jiang. I personally killed the Soul-Seizing Insects. I will take responsibility for my actions and go to see the Demon Emperor myself."

Mingxuan Zhenjun's expression softened slightly, and he added, "He also wants us to hand over that dragon egg!"

Fortunately, the Demon Emperor was unaware that a baby green dragon had hatched from the dragon egg; otherwise, he might have come directly to steal the dragon!

Jiang Li suddenly looked up: "I disagree!"

Xie Chang'an also said, "Ao Ming naturally cannot be handed over to them."

Jiang Li looked at him with her watery eyes, "That little green dragon, his name is Ao Ming?"

As Xie Chang'an was gazed upon by her gentle, alluring eyes, his heart felt as if it had been washed by warm spring water, instantly softening. Even the chilling sword aura emanating from his body subtly dissipated.

He said softly, "Yes, his full name is Ao Ming, and you even gave him a nickname, Dandan."

Jiang Li chuckled: "What a great name! It really suits him!"

Mingxuan Zhenjun was speechless. Is this the key point?

Venerable Bisong smiled and said, "The Demon Emperor demands that we hand over the dragon eggs, but the Beast Taming Sect has no dragon eggs."

The Purple Sun Sword Master laughed as well: "That's right, where would a dragon egg come from? There's no such thing."

Qingyuan Zhenjun sighed, "Then how do we reply to the Demon Emperor?"

Venerable Bisong smiled slightly: "Chonghua and Lili are about to hold their marriage ceremony. If the Demon Emperor has the time, please invite him to attend the ceremony."

The Purple Sun Sword Master clapped his hands and laughed, "Exactly! Let's be polite first, then resort to force. Although the Demon Emperor has profound cultivation, we don't need to fear him. Let's make things clear."

After further discussion, everyone decided that the joint registration ceremony would proceed as scheduled.

Xie Chang'an and Ziyang Sword Master will first go back to present the betrothal gifts. On the day of the grand ceremony, they will then come to pick up Jiang Li with the most solemn ceremony, determined to make their marriage ceremony a grand and glorious event.

Jiang Li was very dissatisfied that her life's most important matter had been decided so hastily.

"Master, why didn't you ask for my opinion? Did I agree?"

She pouted, looking all wronged.

Mingxuan Zhenjun sighed, "Lili, this is for your own good. Now that you've been targeted by the Demon Emperor, don't you know what kind of constitution you have?"

"That Soul-Sucking Insect is willing to offend the Mirror Spirit in the lower realm, even if it means devouring you. If the Demon Emperor finds out about this, what do you think he will do?"

Jiang Li's face turned pale, and she lowered her head without saying a word.

Mingxuan Zhenjun continued, "As the saying goes, you can only be a thief for a thousand days, but you can't guard against thieves for a thousand days. Do you expect to never leave the sect? And your dragon, it can't be hidden in the back mountain forever, can it?"

Jiang Li pouted: "Does that mean you can just become a Daoist partner?"

Mingxuan Zhenjun coaxed her, saying, "It's not like I'm asking you to actually get married. It's just about forming a bond of love with Chonghua Zhenjun."

"The bond of hearts between Daoist partners means sharing life and death, fortune and misfortune. With this bond of hearts, if you are attacked in the future, you can summon True Lord Chonghua at any time, and he can even share the damage for you."

"Really? It's not about me marrying him? It's more like... like a summoned beast?"

Mingxuan Zhenjun was both amused and exasperated. How could anyone describe their Daoist partner like that?

But to be honest, their effects seem pretty much the same?

Jiang Li looked completely bewildered, which made Xie Chang'an feel very sorry for her. He said softly, "Don't worry, Junior Sister, this Heart-to-Heart Pact is just to protect you."

His face flushed slightly. "You're still young. I... I will protect you and patiently wait for you to grow up."

Jiang Li bit her lip: "What if I fall in love with someone else in the future?"

Xie Chang'an felt as if his heart was being torn apart at the thought of that situation.

He suppressed his heartache and smiled, saying, "I only wish you well. If that person can bring you happiness, I naturally won't force you."

Jiang Li finally smiled: "Then it's a deal!"