Chapter 311: The Sect Leader Wakes Up Grumpy Every Day (59)

“What nonsense are you spouting on this joyous day!”

“I’m… I’m just getting senile.”

Back then, the master of the Fire Lotus Sect was Jun Jiuling’s mother. She fell in love with a disciple from a prestigious sect, but his master opposed their union. He tricked the disciple into returning, and due to some unforeseen events, the young man met an untimely death. This enmity caused a rift between the Fire Lotus Sect and the other sect, leaving Jun Jiuling’s mother heartbroken, and she passed away early.

Over the years, that sect fell into decline due to various issues.

Jun Jiuling grew up, and those old grudges lost their significance.

Only a few senior disciples and elders knew the full story and kept it secret. Now, although their master had taken a liking to an ordinary girl, she had no problematic background. With no family ties, she would become the lady of the Fire Lotus Sect. Despite her lack of martial skills, her beauty and culinary talents were sufficient, especially since their master genuinely loved her.

With this in mind, the previously disgruntled elders found most of their resentment dissipating, already imagining a chubby little successor next year.

The ancestral tablets of the former master and her husband were enshrined in the main hall.

Shen Mubai, held by Jun Jiuling in matching red wedding attire, walked step by step towards them.

The traditional wedding customs involved bowing to the heavens, the earth, and the parents. Guided by Jun Jiuling, Shen Mubai kneeled down, feeling nervous and guilty.

“Mother, Father, today is my and Bai Bai’s wedding day. Bless us from heaven to have a lifetime of love and happiness,” Jun Jiuling’s deep voice sounded in her ear.

Perhaps due to her guilty conscience, Shen Mubai felt as though the two elders were truly watching her, causing her palms to sweat and her anxiety to grow.

Sensing her emotions, Jun Jiuling chuckled softly, his voice laced with affection. “Bai Bai and I will love each other for a lifetime. I will cherish her, love her, and never let her suffer. But we won’t have grandchildren for now because our son will get jealous.”

Shen Mubai, “…..”

There will definitely be no grandchildren.

Her guilt and anxiety intensified. Just as she was about to speak, a sharp pain shot through her stomach.

She let out a muffled groan, her face turning pale, and she bent over in pain.

Before losing consciousness, she felt a pair of strong hands catch her, and the owner of the voice shouted frantically to the side, unable to hide his panic and urgency, “Get Elder Li quickly!”

….

“How is she?” Jun Jiuling stared intently at the unconscious girl lying on the bed, his face dark with worry. As soon as Elder Li finished checking her pulse, Jun Jiuling immediately asked.

Elder Li stroked his beard, his face full of concern, hesitant to speak.

Seeing this, Jun Jiuling’s heart sank, his frown deepening. His voice, tinged with impatience, said, “Elder Li, just say whatever you need to say.”

On this day that was supposed to be joyful, Elder Li felt distressed as well. He sighed deeply.

“Master, the lady has been poisoned with the Seven-Day Gu.”

Jun Jiuling’s pupils contracted, and his fists clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white. He spoke each word with a grave determination: “No matter what it takes, save her for me.”