Chapter 085: Damn Ritual Sense

Hua Tianshi surely didn't expect that there would come a day when he would be chased and beaten, and could do nothing to defend himself. The face of this Tianshi is bound to be utterly humiliated!
But still, the wife one insists on marrying can only endure it; what else can be done?
“Is... is it unwilling?” Hua Qingsky's face turned red as she took hold of Liu Hanzhi's outstretched hand, gripping it tightly.
```htmlLiu Hanxi tightly closed her mouth, not intending to speak to him.
Alright, the battle has finally come to an end.
The two finally got into the carriage back to the Wangfu, with Liu Hanxi still angry and not uttering a word.```
“What exactly is making you so angry? It must not be because of this silence spell, right? Tell me what I did wrong, and I'll change it.” Hua Qingkong clenched his hand, realizing that it was not a fist in his sleeve and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“The first time you married me, I didn't even know it was you, and you never asked me if I was willing; I just married you in a daze. The second time you want to marry me, it's still the same; you made the decision all by yourself. Did you even ask me? How do you know I want to marry you?!” Liu Huanxi was already extremely aggrieved, her eyes filled with tears.
“I... but I've already expressed my feelings, and you have too. Isn't that enough?” Hua Qingkong was at a loss.
“That's precisely wrong! Everything is wrong! It's not right without my consent!” Liu Hanzhi was furious.
Hua Qingkong no longer spoke, but just held her hand tightly.
Liu Huanxi felt that today’s journey home was particularly long; did the car take a detour? It had been so long, yet they still hadn't arrived. Meanwhile, Hua Qingkong's hand was slightly sweaty.
She always leaves him feeling at a loss. He wants to love her in his own way but is unwilling to express it.
They walked until it was dark, and her stomach was rumbling, yet they still hadn't reached home, though she didn't want to ask.
华青空将手伸到她面前，手上出现了一个白馒头。
She was always uneasy about what was in his Qian Kun bag, so she poked it with her fingertip. Hmm, soft and elastic. Then she took it and started to nibble.
“In the past, I didn't know you loved meat or that you enjoyed soup; I only offered you steamed buns and hard flatbreads. Why didn't you mention it? It's not that I can't afford it,” Hua Qingkong asked.
“I can't trouble you! You are a celestial master. I'll eat whatever you give me, as long as I don't starve to death. I think, what you don’t give me, maybe your celestial masters won't allow me to eat, or you just can’t obtain it.” Liu Hanxi replied while chewing on a steamed bun.
```htmlHua Qingkong reached out again, and a bottle of the bird's nest drink she usually drank appeared in the palm of her hand.
“Since you clearly have silver, why don't you hire a carriage and horse, but choose to walk with me?” Hua Qingkong asked again.```
“Because... I just want to follow you. What if I hire a carriage and you let me go first, then...” Liu Hanxi stopped halfway and started to gnaw on a steamed bun.
“Isn't that very tiring? Back then, you were still the seventh young lady, and you had no magic. Walking such long distances every day, enduring the hardships of travel and sleeping outdoors...” Hua Qingkong's voice became softer and softer.
“I'm tired. But I'm... very happy... I guess I have a tendency to enjoy suffering.” Liu Hanxi bit her lip, her thoughts drifting back to the time she spent with him.
He used to wait until he heard her stomach "growl" before he would know to feed her. Later, he learned to feed her at regular meal times, never missing a single one.
When it rains, he will walk a bit closer under the umbrella, shifting it slightly over to cover her more, so she gets less wet on one arm.
If she feels tired, he always offers his shoulder just in time.
If something happens, they will come to rescue, no matter how far or difficult it is.
“That day I pushed you away when you came to save me, and I hurt you badly; I feel very guilty. It's not that I dislike you! I'm just afraid that getting too close to a woman will harm my abilities. If I don't have enough power when I need to save you, that would be troublesome, as the negative energy and spiritual power are quite strong.” Hua Qingkong explained.
Liuhuanxi raised her tearful eyes, not expecting it was because of her.
“As for the Soul-Cutting Ling, I did indeed have the intent to kill for He Huan’er at first. But later, I was filled with reluctance, so I taught her where to stab you for the least damage, and also showed her how to use the Soul-Cutting Ling to immobilize your soul, so that there would be time for me to come.” Hua Qingkong further explained the matter of the Soul-Cutting Ling.
The car finally stopped.
Hua Qingkong led Liu Hanxi out of the car, and Liu Hanxi noticed that this was not the royal palace, but the pear tree grove where they first met.
The grove was shrouded in darkness.
Hua Qinkong took her and walked into the forest. With a flick of his sleeve, a faint blue light began to shimmer throughout the woods.
It was soul fire.
A small group gathered around them, illuminating the pear tree they were standing under.
“We met here, I bound you with the Immortal Binding Rope, and you are even crueler, for you have bound my heart.” Hua Qingtian said with tears in his eyes, “I don’t want to admit it, but you are always on my mind. You make me lose my will to kill ghosts and to calm souls.”
Liuhangxi smiled with tears in her eyes as she listened to him speak slowly.
“Last night when Qihuan asked me if I would marry you, I answered yes. When I turned to look, you were already asleep. Over at the Lu family, you even mentioned wanting to marry a prince to enjoy a good life, and coincidentally, I am one. However, I haven’t let you enjoy much of that good life.” Hua Qingkong continued.
It turns out he had been listening to her words and had kept them close to his heart.
A handful of peonies appeared in Hua Qingkong's hand, along with a brocade box. When he opened it, there was a ring adorned with ancient floral patterns. He knelt on one knee and said, "The first time I married you, I didn't ask; it was out of urgency, and it was my mistake. This time, I ask you, are you willing to be my princess?"
Liuhanyi's tears flowed like springs. She had secretly shared the proposal ceremony with Ruan Xingtong a few days ago, asking him to propose to the princess. Unexpectedly, he actually went to inquire about it from Ruan Xingtong.
The candlelight made by Soulfire is unique in both the modern and ancient worlds.
“I... am willing,” Liu Hanxi replied with a smile.
Hua Qingkong also smiled and placed the ring on her left hand's ring finger.
They embraced gently and shared a soft kiss.
The moon rose, and they climbed up the tree to admire it; he even brought some wine.
"Is this ring a magical artifact?" Liu Hanxi noticed its spiritual energy.
```html“Of course, how could an ordinary ring be worthy of my Divine Phoenix Priestess?” Hua Qingtian replied.
“What kind of magical artifact is it? How do you use it?” Liu Hanxi asked curiously.
“You'll find out if you give it a try.” Hua Qingtian said as he brought her down to the ground.```
He leaped away, holding a sword in his hand, and took the opportunity to slash at Liu Hanxi's left side before she had fully regained her balance, though he did not use any magical power.
Liu Hanxi instinctively raised her left hand to block, and with a loud bang, she was surprised to find that the sword did not strike her. As she opened her eyes, she saw a blue seal appear in front of her, firmly protecting her. Hua Qingkong launched several more moves, and the seal remained tightly around her, leaving her unscathed.
When he sheathed his sword, the mark disappeared.
“It’s just a protective ring. I infused it with my spiritual energy, so ordinary swords can’t harm you, and those with magic can be resisted for a while,” Hua Qingkong replied, “I also cast a soul-guarding spell on it. If I die first, no matter how far away, my soul will find its home on this ring to protect you.”
Even in death, I will guard you with my soul.
Liu Hanxi cried in pain.