Chapter 1510: The Mark
Regarding the marriage with Shui Meiyin, although Mu Xuanyin had forcefully arranged it, even setting the wedding date without ever asking for his opinion, Yun Che had unknowlong since lost any resistance to it. Every time he was with Shui Meiyin, his mood was always excellent. After all, being so deeply adored by a woman is always a wonderful thing. Moreover, it was Shui Meiyin, a divine maiden admired by the entire world.
"It's all the same anyway." Shui Meiyin didn't mind at all, saying with a smile, "My mother was my father's most junior concubine, but also the most favored! I will work just as hard as she did!"
Yun Che laughed... Clearly, Shui Meiyin's personality was greatly influenced by her mother.
"But, thinking that I'll have to get along with many sisters who also love Brother Yun Che, I'm still a little nervous." Her voice softened. No matter the woman, such a situation would always bring some anxiety. But immediately, her eyelashes curved upward again: "However, the sisters worthy of Brother Yun Che must be the most remarkable women in the world. I should work even harder than my mother did."
"You, you," Yun Che couldn't help but reach out and pinch her smooth, tender cheek, smiling as he said, "You're always like a little child."
"Hmph, I'm only nineteen, so I am a child!" Shui Meiyin firmly converted the three thousand years of the Zhou Tian God Realm into three years in the outside world, then lightly touched her cheek with a blissful expression: "Brother Yun Che touched my face again. How embarrassing."
Yun Che's mouth twitched, his eyes narrowing with a mischievous look: "After we're married, I'll show you what real embarrassment is!"
"Eh?" Shui Meiyin blinked her eyes vigorously, then suddenly leaned in close to Yun Che's ear and whispered softly, afraid of being overheard: "Maybe it'll be Brother Yun Che who gets embarrassed then, because I learned so, so many things from my mother."
Yun Che: "..."
Still an inexperienced young woman, after whispering in Yun Che's ear, a faint blush rose on Shui Meiyin's face. She slightly lowered her head, her charm indescribable, leaving Yun Che momentarily entranced.
"Why... are you wearing a Liuyin Stone around your neck? That's strange." Shui Meiyin asked a seemingly unrelated question — probably to ease the suddenly ambiguous and heart-fluttering atmosphere.
"This? It's not an ordinary Liuyin Stone." Yun Che smiled. "It's the most precious treasure in the world."
"A treasure?"
"Because it was given to me by my daughter. She found it herself, shaped it herself, and imprinted her voice into it. So no matter where I go, I can hear her voice anytime."
The warmth in his expression and the incredible tenderness in his eyes made Shui Meiyin reluctant to look away.
"I see..." Shui Meiyin subconsciously tapped her lips with her finger, thinking whether she should make one for Yun Che too... seeing how much he liked it.
"Then... is Brother Yun Che's daughter cute? How old is she this year?" Shui Meiyin asked seriously.
"Of course my daughter is cute. You'll definitely like her. As for age... she's about the same age as when you first met me." Yun Che said, feeling a sudden surge of emotion.
"Eh?" Shui Meiyin was clearly surprised that Yun Che's daughter was already so old. She thought for a moment, then asked, "Then... has she found a boy she likes? Just like I did back then."
Hearing this question, Yun Che's brows immediately shot up: "No! Absolutely not! Whoever dares to set his sights on my daughter, I'll beat him to death!"
Seeing Yun Che's almost ferocious expression, Shui Meiyin blinked and said softly, "My father said the exact same thing back then."
Yun Che: "~!@#¥%^..."
Back then, because of Shui Meiyin, the mighty Glazed Light Realm King himself came knocking at his door, cursing him out with fury like a bull that had its rear pricked, wishing he could personally chop him to pieces — not a trace of the dignified demeanor of a high-level Realm King.
At the time, Yun Che only had one word for Shui Qianheng's behavior — lunatic!
Now thinking back... Shui Qianheng's actions back then were absolutely normal! Absolutely correct! Absolutely impressive!
He was the epitome of a loving father!
"In any case, whoever wants to set his sights on my daughter must first defeat me..." Yun Che paused, feeling a sudden lack of confidence, then added fiercely, "First defeat my Mo Li!"
"Hmm..." Having unexpectedly seen another side of Yun Che, Shui Meiyin looked at him seriously for a long time, then smiled and said, "Brother Yun Che is also very charming as a father. I like you more and more."
Yun Che couldn't help but straighten his back.
Just then, Shui Meiyin suddenly stepped forward. A faint, fragrant breeze brushed against him. Before Yun Che could react, a tender warmth touched his neck.
Shui Meiyin's jade-like teeth bit down on his neck, biting a little hard, leaving a small, deep row of tooth marks.
"..." Yun Che looked at her in slight shock, reaching up to touch the spot instinctively, feeling the shape of the teeth marks and... a trace of the maiden's fragrant saliva.
Looking at her masterpiece left on his neck, Shui Meiyin blushed slightly, then laughed happily: "Hehe! I've successfully left a mark on Brother Yun Che! Ah! Brother Yun Che, seal it quickly! Don't let it disappear!"
Yun Che found it somewhat amusing: "Don't tell me your mother taught you this too?"
"Exactly! Brother Yun Che is so smart. Ah... hurry up, hurry up!"
"..." Speechless, Yun Che pointed a finger and used his profound energy to seal the tooth marks Shui Meiyin had left on his neck: "Is this enough?"
"Mm-mm!" Shui Meiyin nodded happily. She looked up with a smiling face and said seriously, "This is a mark on Brother Yun Che that belongs only to me. You must never erase it, okay!"
"...Alright, alright." Yun Che had no choice but to agree.
"Now, it's Brother Yun Che's turn." Shui Meiyin's smile grew even brighter.
"Me?"
"That's right!" Shui Meiyin touched her own neck, as delicate as newly fallen snow: "Brother Yun Che must also leave a mark on me."
"...No." Yun Che refused.
"Eh? Why not?"
"I am the most remarkable and greatest savior of the world! How could I do something so childish!" Yun Che said indignantly... Childish was an understatement — it was downright embarrassing! This kind of strange little game, he used to play often with Xiao Lingxi when he was under ten. By eleven, he already found it childish!
Shui Meiyin was at least over three thousand years old — over three thousand!
"Hmm!" Shui Meiyin straightened her face, pouted her lips, and said with a hint of grievance, "I'll tell my mother that her son-in-law called her very childish!"
"..." Yun Che nodded: "I think your mother must be a very beautiful and wise senior to have raised such a wonderful daughter as you."
"Of course!" Shui Meiyin tilted her head: "Then hurry up and do it!"
Yun Che took a small breath. A third helpless, a third amused, but mostly an indescribable warmth in his heart.
He leaned down, moving closer to Shui Meiyin. As he approached, his breath gently caressed her face. A delicate blush spread from her cheeks to her snow-white neck, and her heartbeat quickened several times over.
"I'm really biting?" Yun Che's lips were almost touching her delicate ear, and the slender, jade-white neck so close shimmered with a skin tone whiter than snow.
"..." Shui Meiyin closed her eyes tightly, her whole body tense. But before she could answer, Yun Che bit down.
Instantly, a sensation of warm jade filled his teeth, making Yun Che unconsciously lighten his already gentle bite. Yet, he couldn't help but linger on that strange feeling, holding for a full breath or two before gently releasing his teeth.
Looking at the shallow tooth mark he was forced to leave on her beautiful jade neck, Yun Che smiled: "Is that enough now?"
His words woke the daydreaming girl from her enchanting reverie. She quickly reached up and used her profound energy to seal Yun Che's tooth marks, secretly touching the shape of the mark with her fingers, letting out a seemingly dissatisfied murmur: "Hmph, you bit so lightly, and you drooled so much. Yuck!"
"~!@#¥%^..." Yun Che's mouth twitched, his old face darkening: "My saliva... isn't smelly!"
Just then, his gaze suddenly shifted to the side, and he caught a familiar snow-white figure.
Mu Bingyun.
She stood still in the snow, as if she hadn't just arrived.
"Palace Master Bingyun!" Yun Che quickly bowed, his heart racing: She didn't see what just happened, did she?
So embarrassing!!
"Meiyin greets Senior Bingyun." Shui Meiyin also bowed.
"Hmm." Mu Bingyun nodded lightly, her gaze not lingering on them as she flew past overhead.
But then, she suddenly stopped. Her ice-reflecting eyes flickered with a complex expression, as if hesitating and struggling over something. Finally, her gaze steadied, and she turned around: "Yun Che, I have something to say to you."
"Ah... I was just about to go find my father and pay respects to the Yinxue Realm King." Shui Meiyin immediately said. Her delicate figure floated into the air, and she secretly waved her small hand at Yun Che: "Brother Yun Che, I'll come play with you later."
Shui Meiyin left through the flying snow, but she didn't go to find Shui Qianheng, because she knew he was likely discussing the "big matter" of her and Yun Che with the Yinxue Realm King.
She landed before a fantastically beautiful ice tree, but had no heart to appreciate the snowy scenery. Her finger once again touched the tooth mark on her neck, lingering there for a long, long time. Then she parted her lips, gently extended her tongue, and quietly pressed her finger against the tip of her tongue.
Tasting the flavor of Yun Che, she smiled softly... like a spirit immersed in a beautiful dream.