How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

After a long silence, Liu Ruyue finally spoke, "Your Highness, please don't joke. Li Muyun is nothing but a bastard born to a prostitute. How could he be with someone of your noble birth—"

"What did you say?"

Shi Miaochan's beautiful eyes turned cold, instantly silencing Liu Ruyue.

Shi Miaochan coldly surveyed the people in the Marquis's mansion. "I, Shi Miaochan, dare to love and hate, and I am not afraid of worldly gossip. You are probably all familiar with my personality. Li Muyun is the man I have chosen, and he is my future husband. I will not allow anyone to insult him even once. Otherwise, they will be my enemy."

In an instant, the expressions on everyone's faces in the Marquis's mansion were extremely interesting, especially Li Tianci, whose eyes were burning with jealousy and anger as he looked at Li Muyun, but he didn't dare to utter a single word.

Liu Ruyue dared not say another word, and could only force a smile, "Princess Miaochan has said so, and we will naturally respect it. However, the marriage will have to wait a while, as the Marquis has been ordered to go out and has not yet returned."

Shi Miaochan said calmly, "There is no need to wait for Tiantu Hou to return to his residence. I will report to the Emperor and grant the marriage immediately."

Everyone in the Marquis's mansion was dumbfounded. What incredible luck did Li Muyun have to get involved with Princess Miaochan?!

Li Tianci was even more furious, his teeth practically grinding to powder. Just a few days ago, Li Muyun was a good-for-nothing bastard whom he had beaten bloody, but how did he suddenly transform into a duck? He's an immortal now, and has also gained the favor of Princess Miaochan?

But at that moment, Li Muyun bowed to Shi Miaochan and said, “I am honored by the princess’s kindness. I am of humble status and dare not presume to be worthy of such a person. We have only met once. Princess, please do not delay your life’s important matter because of me.”

Li Muyun spoke with a firm tone and a calm expression, as if he were talking about something trivial.

Li Muyun knew that Shi Miaochan was eccentric and somewhat infatuated, but not to the point of falling in love at first sight and proposing marriage. Therefore, there must be another reason. He only wanted to participate in the martial arts examination next spring to clear his mother's name and didn't want to get involved in other matters.

The people in the Marquis's mansion were in an uproar when they heard Li Muyun's words.

Li Tianci wanted to spit on Li Muyun's face. Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself? You're a bastard. Princess Miaochan is a member of the royal family. How dare Li Muyun refuse her?

The others also looked incredulous. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; to give it up would be foolish! Only Yuan Wuji had a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth, and his eyes revealed a look of admiration.

Shi Miaochan was also somewhat surprised. The mischievousness in her eyes flashed and disappeared in an instant. She smiled sweetly and brought her beautiful face slightly closer. "Young Master Yun, I may have been a bit abrupt, but I am truly sincere."

Li Muyun could almost smell the fragrance emanating from her. Looking at that alluring face, he couldn't help but curse her as a vixen in his heart. He touched his nose, lowered his voice, and smiled sweetly, "Princess, stop teasing me. If you come any closer, believe me, I'll really kiss you."

Shi Miaochan smiled slyly and subtly took a half-step back. "Hehe, since today's event was a bit abrupt, let's wait until Marquis Tiantu returns. Young Master Yun, the marriage can be postponed. I'd like to invite you to my residence for a chat; you can't refuse, can you?"

Li Muyun didn't know what Shi Miaochan was up to, but he couldn't refuse her, so he could only agree, "I'll do as the princess commands."

Li Muyun and Shi Miaochan got into the sedan chair and left, leaving the people of the Marquis's mansion looking at each other in bewilderment.

Liu Ruyue's face was extremely gloomy. "This child must not be allowed to live."

Rong Momo's face regained some color at this moment, and she said viciously, "Madam, I'll find a chance to kill this little bastard!"

"No, if we intervene, both the princess and the marquis will find something amiss." Liu Ruyue smiled coldly. "Princess Miaochan is the most beautiful woman in the capital and controls the royal shops. Whoever marries her will control the royal family's wealth. She has many suitors. Once this news gets out, hehe..."

"This old servant understands, hehe, this little bastard is doomed!" Rong Mama sneered and immediately sneaked out of the Marquis's mansion.

Soon, the news that Princess Miaochan's family had proposed marriage to Li Muyun spread throughout the capital.

Inside the princess's sedan chair, Li Muyun put away his flying dagger and covered his face, saying, "Your Highness, are you trying to kill me?"

Shi Miaochan chuckled and said, "His Majesty intended for me to marry Lu Chengyu, the young master of the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness, but that guy is hypocritical and despicable, and I hate him. Rather than marrying someone I hate, I'd rather marry a handsome young man."

"Didn't you ever consider that he might beat me to death?"

Li Muyun covered his face. That Lü Chengyu was renowned as a genius in Kyoto. He was born with a martial arts saintly body, began body cultivation at ten, became a Di Xuan Martial Master at sixteen, and was now at twenty, already attempting to break through to the Tian Xuan Grand Martial Master realm. Let alone his current Qi Refining stage, even if he were at the Foundation Establishment stage, he wouldn't be a match for him.

"Haha, you're an immortal, your potential is no less than his, I have high hopes for you." Shi Miaochan laughed so hard that her breasts swayed, making Li Muyun turn his head to look at her. As expected of Princess Miaochan, one of the three beauties of the capital.

"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. Let's go to a fun place later. I've heard that the Kyoto Ghost Market is really interesting, but I have no one to go with. Let's go there and have some fun today."

As Shi Miaochan spoke, she took out two sets of robes and two Rakshasa masks, saying, "I've heard that there are many good treasures there, and you can even buy immortal techniques."

Li Muyun's eyes lit up at the mention of immortal techniques. Although he now possessed the body of an immortal and magical artifacts, what he lacked most was immortal techniques. Immortal techniques were profound and mysterious, with extraordinary power. If he had immortal techniques, his strength could reach another level.

But soon Li Muyun's expression darkened, and he sighed, "Your Highness, I can't compare to you. I'm just an illegitimate child, and buying that flying dagger has already cost me all my savings."

Shi Miaochan waved her hand, "This time I'm using you as a shield for the marriage agreement. As compensation, today's expenses will be paid by this princess."

Li Muyun thought that since Shi Miaochan might cause trouble in the future, it would be reasonable for her to bleed a little.

Upon arriving near the ghost market, the two donned masks and robes, dismissed the guards and sedan chair bearers, and proceeded on foot.

Shi Miaochan was extremely excited, chattering like a little sparrow the whole way.

Li Muyun was both amused and exasperated, and agreed as they entered a small alley.

Although it was daytime, the alley was pitch black. It was damp, gloomy, and filled with a dangerous atmosphere, as if a pair of eyes were watching them from the darkness.

"who?"

Li Muyun let out a low shout, his true energy surging instinctively, and the Flying Dagger and the Xuan Tie Needle floated on either side. Shi Miaochan also redirected her true energy, her eyes sharply fixed on the front.

"Ahem, I am the gatekeeper. Only martial arts immortals are allowed to enter the Ghost Market."

An old woman dressed in hemp clothing emerged from the shadows.

Her hair was disheveled, her face was deathly pale, her eyes were incredibly cloudy, and she was dressed in dirty and smelly hemp clothes. After glancing at the two of them, she waved her hand, and a burst of true energy flashed out!

A dark door quietly appeared from the shadows.

Li Muyun and Shi Miaochan exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes. This gatekeeper was actually an immortal!

The old woman grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth: "Welcome to the Ghost Market."