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As he ran, he shouted triumphantly at the villagers who were once again stunned:
"Hahaha! Look everyone! I've brought another one back! This female beast in purple has agreed to be my wife!"
"Ouch!"
"Brother Hao is awesome!"
"Both of my daughters-in-law are so beautiful!"
After a moment of stunned silence, the villagers of Shicun erupted in even more enthusiastic and deafening cheers and jeers!
The entire Stone Village was once again plunged into a sea of joy and chaos!
Only Yun Canghai and Er Tuzi, who were left standing there bewildered in the wind, and Huo Ling'er, who was standing to the side.
She watched as Shi Hao carried Yun Xi away, her little face puffed up like a steamed bun, her eyes filled with resentment.
Chapter 93: The True Face of the Willow Goddess! Shi Hao's Engagement with Yun Xi! Huo Ling'er is Jealous!
In the night in Shicun, the bonfires blaze, illuminating the simple yet joyful faces of the villagers.
The aroma of the ferocious beast's meat, mixed with the rich fragrance of monkey wine, permeated the air above the village, making people's mouths water.
After experiencing various twists and turns, and welcoming two special "guests" Yunxi and Yuncanghai, the bonfire party in Shicun was more lively and extraordinary than ever before.
The villagers sang and danced around the bonfire, the children chased and played, and the men of the hunting team drank from large bowls, ate large chunks of meat, and talked happily about their hunting achievements and Shi Hao's godlike and heroic figure.
Shi Hao sat by the campfire. To his left was Huo Ling'er, who was nestled against him with a rosy face and eyes full of admiration and love. To his right was Yun Xi, the Celestial Goddess, who seemed a little reserved but would occasionally glance curiously around, especially at the willow tree at the entrance of the village.
As for Venerable Yun Canghai, he was sitting obediently next to Clan Chief Shi Yunfeng, with a warm smile on his face, chatting casually with the clan chief. However, his eyes kept drifting to the charred willow tree that made his soul tremble. He was filled with awe and dared not be negligent in the slightest.
Er Tuzi Kong Qiuji had long since lost his human form and reverted to his bald, strange bird appearance. He was mingling with Maoqiu and a group of mischievous children, jumping around and snatching the sizzling, oily meat of a ferocious beast, occasionally letting out a strange "caw caw caw" sound, which made the children burst into laughter.
The atmosphere was warm and harmonious, filled with the unique simplicity and vitality of the remote wilderness.
Shi Hao was in a great mood. He picked up a large, rough earthenware bowl filled with fragrant monkey wine and sipped it slowly.
This monkey wine is brewed by a divine monkey using the essence of hundreds of fruits. It contains extremely pure energy, which is not much different from the true blood of the Suanni. It is of great benefit to him in consolidating his cultivation.
Huo Ling'er couldn't help but chuckle as she watched Shi Hao drinking like a little adult. She picked up a piece of golden-brown, crispy roasted animal leg, carefully tore off a small strip, and held it to Shi Hao's lips: "You naughty boy, how can you just drink without eating meat? Try this, Uncle Lin Hu roasted it so well."
Shi Hao didn't stand on ceremony. He opened his mouth and snatched the fragrant meat strip, chewing as he mumbled, "Mmm, delicious! Ling'er, you're so good to me."
"Hmph! Who's being nice to you! I'm just afraid you'll get drunk and cause trouble!" Huo Ling'er's pretty face flushed slightly. Although she spoke arrogantly, a sweet smile rippled deep in her eyes.
The intimate and natural interaction between the two, which Yunxi had been observing silently from the side, caused her beautiful, amethyst-like eyes to dim slightly.
For some reason, seeing Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er flirting so oblivious to everyone else, she felt a pang of sadness.
The moment this thought crossed Yunxi's mind, she was startled!
She quickly lowered her head, picked up the animal milk in front of her, and took a small sip, trying to hide her inexplicable emotions.
She told herself that it must be because that hooligan stole her spirit pendant that she felt uncomfortable with him being close to other girls!
Yes! That must be it! It can't be for any other reason!
However, her slightly flushed ears and somewhat flustered eyes betrayed her inner turmoil.
Just then, Shi Hao, who was sipping monkey wine and enjoying the "feeding" from Huo Ling'er, suddenly stopped and his eyes became somewhat unfocused.
He felt it!
An indescribable, pure scent, seemingly containing the mysteries of the birth and death of the three thousand worlds, quietly appeared beside him!
It's the Willow Goddess!
Shi Hao was surprised and instinctively wanted to turn his head to look.
However, this time, what he saw was no longer that blurry, hazy phantom!
A tall, slender figure, seemingly formed from the purest light, sat quietly cross-legged beside him!
The figure's features were obscured, as if shrouded in an eternal mist, yet its brilliance was enough to eclipse the heavens and earth and dim the sun and moon!
He sat there quietly, yet seemed to be the center of all the heavens and the world, the embodiment of the universe!
Around it, clusters of mysterious flames flickered, each flame seemingly reflecting a vast and magnificent world! Within these flames, phantoms of gods and demons floated and worshipped!
Three thousand divine flames! Three thousand worlds! Guarding the one true form!
His divine appearance is astonishing! He reigns supreme throughout eternity!
This... is the true face of the Willow Goddess?!
At that moment, Shi Hao's heart seemed to stop beating!
He was utterly stunned by the incredibly shocking scene before him! His very soul trembled!
This has surpassed all his understanding of his two lifetimes!
This is the true... supreme existence!
Overwhelmed by the shock, Shi Hao forgot to think, forgot to hide his emotions, and simply stared blankly at the hazy yet majestic figure, as if in a daze. Subconsciously, as if in a dream, he softly called out:
"Sister...~..."
The hazy figure bathed in the three thousand divine flames seemed to pause slightly at his sudden address.
Although it was so fast it was almost an illusion, Shi Hao did indeed catch that momentary pause!
Then, the hazy figure vanished like a dream bubble, as if it had never existed.
Only the faint fragrance lingering in the air and the indelible shock imprinted on Shi Hao's heart proved that everything just now was not an illusion.
"Phew..." Shi Hao let out a long breath, feeling that his back was a little wet.
What just happened was just too...exciting!
The true form of the Willow Goddess is terrifying to such an extent!
The sight of those three thousand divine fire worlds surrounding and worshipping him was a hundred or a thousand times more shocking than the phenomenon when he merged with the unique cave heaven!
"If other people saw this, I wonder if they would faint from fright?" Shi Hao couldn't help but mutter to himself.
and many more!
Shi Hao suddenly realized!
He just... seemed to... call Liu Shen... "Sister"?!
What the hell!
Shi Hao's face instantly turned bright red!
He must have lost his mind! How could he blurt out such a term?!
Although the Willow Goddess does indeed look like a stunningly beautiful woman, she is a forbidden being who has lived for countless ages and whom even the Celestial Kings fear! Would calling her that get me slapped to death?!
Shi Hao immediately felt uneasy.
"Pfft!"
Just then, a suppressed chuckle came from the side.
Shi Hao turned his head and saw Huo Ling'er covering her mouth, her shoulders shrugging, her big, bright eyes, like flames and glass, filled with laughter.
"You rascal, who were you calling 'sister' just now?" Huo Ling'er blinked her big eyes, knowing full well what was going on, her voice full of teasing. "Let me remind you, Senior Liu Shen's seniority is probably even higher than my father's ancestor! Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning if you call her 'sister' like that?"
She had clearly noticed Shi Hao's loss of composure and the way he had blurted out that address.
"Ahem!" Shi Hao's face flushed red, and he stubbornly tried to explain, "What sister? You must have misheard me. I was just... I was just admiring how beautiful the night was!"
"Oh? Really?" Huo Ling'er smiled even more happily. She moved closer to Shi Hao, stretched out her fair little hand, and gently pinched Shi Hao's still slightly chubby cheeks. She said with a grin, "Really? How come I heard you so clearly? You naughty boy, I think your skin is getting thicker and thicker!"
"Where is it thick?!" Shi Hao slapped her small hand away and retorted righteously, "Feel it if you don't believe me!"
As he spoke, he actually moved his face closer.
"Pah! Who wants to touch you!" Huo Ling'er blushed and spat, but the smile in her eyes deepened.
Their flirtatious banter, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, once again caught the eye of Yunxi, who was standing not far away.
Watching the intimate, natural, and even slightly ambiguous interaction between Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er, Yun Xi's fingers, holding the beast milk, tightened slightly, her knuckles turning white.
A wave of indescribable bitterness and loss welled up in her heart once again.
There was a time when there seemed to be a faint possibility between her and Shi Hao.
Especially during her time in Shicun, watching this little guy create miracles time and time again, seeing his domineering yet gentle side, her heartstrings seemed to be quietly touched.
But now...
Seeing him so intimately connected with that equally beautiful and dazzling princess of the Fire Kingdom, Yunxi suddenly felt like an outsider.
She silently lowered her head, concealing the complex emotions that flashed across her eyes.
And just as the atmosphere of the bonfire party was getting lively.
A drunken voice, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly shattered the delicate balance.
"Hiccup~!"
All that could be seen was that Er Tuzi Kong Qiuji was completely drunk, and was staggering as he walked.
It was carrying a wine jar bigger than its head in one hand, and its other bare wing was casually draped over the shoulder of Yun Canghai, who had also drunk quite a bit but was still somewhat sober!
"Old...old man!" Baldy let out a loud burp, exhaling a strong smell of alcohol. His eyes glazed over as he looked at Yun Canghai, slurring, "Look...hiccup~ your precious granddaughter, she's really...really beautiful! Tsk tsk tsk..."
Yun Canghai frowned at its sudden act of putting its arm around his shoulder, barely suppressing the urge to slap it away, and patiently asked, "Fellow Daoist Kong... what exactly do you want to say?"
He has absolutely no desire to be associated with that bald peacock that caused such chaos on Tian Shen Mountain back then!
"Hehehe..." Er Tuzi let out an extremely lewd laugh, then suddenly slapped Yun Canghai on the shoulder and shouted, "Old man! Let me tell you! I think your granddaughter... hiccup~ and that kid named Shi Hao are a match made in heaven!"
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent instantly!
All eyes were focused on Er Tu Zi, Yun Cang Hai, and Yun Xi, who was staring blankly with her head down, and Shi Hao, who looked completely bewildered.
Yunxi, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, instantly raised her head, her pretty face flushed red, glaring at Er Tuzi with a mixture of shame and anger: "You... what nonsense are you spouting?!"
Shi Hao's eye twitched too. This bald bird was definitely unreliable when he was drunk! How could he say anything?!
Meanwhile, Huo Ling'er's beautiful eyes narrowed instantly, and she looked at Yun Xi and Shi Hao with hostility. Her small hand once again secretly reached for the soft flesh on Shi Hao's waist...
Yun Canghai's face darkened rapidly, visible to the naked eye!
But Er Tuzi seemed completely oblivious to the strange atmosphere around him, still with his arm around Yun Canghai's shoulder, continuing to speak with spittle flying: