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Chapter 416 - 446, Jingjing, I’m Here!

Chapter 416: Chapter 446, Jingjing, I’m Here!

Coming up to the surface, the sunlight was somewhat dazzling, just as a passing disciple happened to walk by.

This disciple had taken part in the operation to capture Fang Yi, and upon seeing Fang Yi emerge from the Underground Cold Pond, he was immediately astonished. Fang Yi took a quick step forward, grabbed the disciple by the collar, and asked, "Where is the engagement ceremony being held?"

Under the cold glint in Fang Yi’s eyes, the disciple didn’t dare to disobey and shakily pointed in a direction. Fang Yi casually threw him to the ground and then headed that way.

The grand hall of the Sky Sword Sect was there, and from there came the festive sound of the suona. Convinced of the direction, Fang Yi went there with murderous intent.

During this process, Fang Yi sent a message to Zhao Guosheng, instructing him to launch a ’SAM’ missile in twenty minutes.

Twenty minutes, in Fang Yi’s estimation, he should be able to hold on for that long.

...

In the grand hall.

Zhou Hao was dressed in the festive red clothes of a groom, a groom’s hat on his head, he walked confidently and with big strides into the grand hall.

In an instant, all eyes in the entire grand hall were cast upon him, many male disciples looking on with admiration, while many female disciples revealed infatuated expressions. Still more sighed with regret; the big brother Zhou Hao they admired in their hearts was going to marry another woman, not them, how could they not be disappointed and disheartened.

Coming to the front of the main seat, Zhou Hao stood before Hua Huiyue, cupped his hands and said, "Sect Leader."

A faint smile finally appeared on Hua Huiyue’s beautiful and attractive face, "You called wrong."

Zhou Hao smiled slightly and said, "My respectful mother-in-law."

Hua Huiyue’s face showed a satisfied smile, then she gestured with her hand and said, "Please bring up the bride."

"Yes!"

A maid responded, quickly going to the back.

She knocked on the door, entered the room, only to see that the bride hadn’t moved yet. The maid couldn’t help feeling anxious and urged the two grannies next to the bride, "You clumsy ones, why aren’t you finished yet? The Sect Leader is asking for the bride."

One granny stomped her foot in urgency, "Aiyah, it’s not that we’re slow, the bride just does not want to go, she’s already dressed up."

The maid was startled for a moment, then quickly ran to the bride’s side, "Miss, please don’t make things difficult for us servants. If you keep staying here, the Sect Leader will get angry, and not only will you get scolded, but we’ll be facing a huge problem."

She spoke softly from beneath her red bridal veil, wearing a red xia pi cape, "Yes, you’ll be facing a huge problem, and it will be my fault again, won’t it? Then let’s go."

Bai Jingjing’s voice carried helplessness and melancholy, when suddenly she seemed to remember something and asked, "How is Fang Yi?"

"Fang Yi?" The maid was startled.

"The one who was imprisoned in the Underground Cold Pond."

"Oh, I don’t know. But I heard he’s almost dead... Miss, hurry, we’re running out of time," the maid appeared on the verge of tears. What did Fang Yi have to do with her? She only knew that if they delayed, the Sect Leader would be angry.

"Almost... dead?!"

The face hidden behind the red veil turned pale, Bai Jingjing’s delicate body trembled violently, and she almost fell as she staggered to her feet.

Just accept it then.

That’s what Bai Jingjing thought.

She got up, and with the maid leading the way in front, Bai Jingjing followed behind her, heading towards the grand hall.

Before long, they reached the grand hall, which by now was bustling with people. With Bai Jingjing’s arrival, it instantly burst into a buzz of activity.

"The bride has arrived..." the maid shouted.

And so, everyone’s gaze turned in that direction.

Bai Jingjing had a stunning figure, she liked wearing cheongsams, and the red xia pi cape was quite similar to a cheongsam, outlining her alluring and graceful curves. At once, everyone was exhilarated.

"Is this the bride? What a great figure!"

"Big brother Zhou Hao is lucky to have such a woman to be his pair, truly a joyous union."

"Truly a match of peerless talent and beauty, a union made by heaven!"

People were abuzz with discussions, and Zhou Hao heard them all, a smug smile on his face that was indescribably self-satisfied.

He was certain of his claim to the Sect Leader’s position. This Bai Jingjing, the Sect Leader’s long-lost daughter, was far superior to Yang Yingying, and only a woman like her was worthy of him.

Zhou Hao’s spirits lifted, as he saw nothing but a bright future ahead, coupled with the prospect of a desirable wife; surely this was his destiny.

Zhou Hao silently pondered, looking towards Bai Jingjing and reaching out his hand.

The intention of Zhou Hao was simple; he sought to invite the lady in a gentlemanly manner, gesturing for Bai Jingjing to extend her hand as well.

However, Bai Jingjing made no move.

This was awkward.

Zhou Hao coughed softly twice, "Jingjing."

"We’re not familiar," Bai Jingjing’s voice was cold as ice, "To put it accurately, we’ve only met a few times. We can never be husband and wife in this lifetime, but we might make adequate enemies."

At these words, the whole place was suddenly abuzz.

Hua Huiyue, seated at a higher position, immediately frowned and said in a stern voice, "Jingjing!"

Bai Jingjing turned, and through the red veil, she looked up to where Hua Huiyue sat, "Am I not speaking the truth?"

"Presumptuous!" Yang Chengji, sitting beside Hua Huiyue, suddenly shouted, "Bai Jingjing, this is an important place for the Sky Sword Sect, and it’s your joyous day with Zhou Hao. Do not speak out of turn!"

Bai Jingjing shook her head, "If you wish to silence me, then you’ll have to kill me."

Her words sounded resolute, as if the vibrant life within her had already lost its breath.

A flower that had just begun to bloom suddenly had its pistil removed; devoid of vitality, its bright petals naturally wilted and fell. Bai Jingjing at this moment was just like that.

In Bai Jingjing’s heart, that person had already filled it to the brim. Even when the old man Ye Yi died, she didn’t feel as despondent as she did upon hearing that person would die. Bai Jingjing truly felt despair.

She hated this damned fate, her own origins, and even more so, the person seated in the high position.

Had it not been for her, none of this would have happened; he would not have come to save her, and all that followed would not have occurred.

"Fang Yi, I’m coming to join you," Bai Jingjing murmured in her heart.

Finally, Hua Huiyue couldn’t bear it any longer.

"Jingjing, do you understand what you’re saying?" Hua Huiyue abruptly stood up, descended the crimson carpeted steps, and came before Bai Jingjing, "I am your mother!"

"You?" Bai Jingjing replied coldly.

Those three words struck like a hammer, hitting hard at Hua Huiyue’s heart, her complexion suddenly turning pale!

For over twenty years, Hua Huiyue had never lost her composure like this, but today, at this moment, her soul was truly shaken.

At this moment, Zhou Hao, standing nearby, suddenly let out a cold laugh, "Are you waiting for Fang Yi?"

Bai Jingjing shook her head, "I cannot wait for him; he’s going to die, and I’m going to join him."

Zhou Hao suddenly smiled warmly, "If you and I become husband and wife, I can spare his life. How about that?"

Bai Jingjing’s delicate body trembled. Could he actually survive?

A hint of interest flashed in Bai Jingjing’s eyes.

Zhou Hao, perceptive of her changing demeanor and sensing her interest, felt a touch of pride, his smile growing deeper.

But just then, from outside the great hall, a deep voice, thunderous as rumbling thunder, suddenly rang out:

"Jingjing, I’m here!"

It was as if struck by lightning, yet no bolt from a clear sky.

Hearing that voice, the flower that should have withered instantly bloomed with life, and behind the red veil, an extraordinary radiance appeared on her face.

It was him!