Taozui, upon receiving the message, rushed with Su Qiu to rescue the two. After regaining their freedom, they prepared for their wedding ceremony.
An Youyu returned to inform his mother-in-law about the matter, while Hua Guzi decided to return to the Hua family to prepare items for the wedding.
At the Hua family residence.
"I forbid you from being with An Youyu," Hua Da said.
"Why, Father? Please grant your daughter's wish. I truly cannot live without Young Master An."
"Alas, demons and humans cannot be together. After he dies, you will live for hundreds or thousands of years, and you will suffer greatly from love."
Su Qiu, overhearing this, held Taozui's hand tightly. She already knew Taozui was a bamboo spirit, yet she still loved him dearly.
Just as Hua Da was contemplating feeding the Forget Worry Grass to his daughter, Hua Guzi suddenly had a change of heart. She did not notice Su Qiu and Tao Gege holding hands.
Skipping the original plot where she and the amnesiac An Youyu fell in love again, she directly pulled Su Qiu’s hand and said,
"Su Qiu, you go be with Young Master An. Only when he is married can I let go of him." With that, she began to weep with self-pity.
Her words stunned everyone present. Su Qiu said resolutely, "I do not wish to marry Young Master An. I love Young Master Tao."
As she spoke, she looked at Taozui with firm resolve, and he gazed back at her with equal determination.
"Humans and demons have different paths; a union between human and demon will not end well. Just agree to marry Young Master An, and take good care of him for me."
"What nonsense are you talking? Su Qiu has already said she doesn't like your An Youyu. Yet you are still being so aggressive. Don't you have mirrors at home? Have you not seen your selfish and ugly face? What right do you have to dictate Su Qiu's life?"
Before she arrived, her voice was heard. It was our irritable Xiao Jiu, who was enraged by these words the moment she heard them.
It only took one self-centered Hua Guzi, spewing venom, to drive Xiao Jiu mad.
007: "Indeed, how can there be such a disgusting person in the world?"
"This is my first time seeing someone like this."
"I'm doing this for Miss Zhong's own good. The love between humans and demons is destined to end badly. It's better if everyone returns to their rightful place now. She and Young Master An are both mortals. It's best if they are together."
"Why? Even if Su Qiu doesn't like Taozui, must she marry your An Gongzi? Are all the men in the world dead?"
"Su Qiu, let's go. Don't talk to people like this, it lowers your intelligence."
Taozui felt that at no point in his life had he ever been as clear-headed as he was now. Shui Sanniang's words were all spot on. Although Hua Guzi appeared to be making arrangements for her own good,
She never asked if others were willing. Her actions were only beneficial to herself; she was a selfish person. He considered his blindness over these years.
With that thought, he took Su Qiu and left the Hua family.
"Tao Gege, Tao Gege, you can't leave. Stay and help me. Help me figure out a solution."
This was the first time Taozui had refused Hua Guzi's request. Once the first refusal happened, it seemed to become less difficult.
007: "It seems Young Master Tao's feelings have shifted towards Miss Su Qiu this time."
"It should have been like this long ago."
007: "What should we do next?"
"Solve the drawbacks of their human-demon relationship."
007: "Do you have a plan?"
"Of course. Do you think I was just out playing for so long? I was also thinking of solutions."
"And I've thought of a more interesting ending."
007: "What is it?"
"A secret."
Upon arriving at the inn, Jun Jiuli called Su Qiu over.
"Su Qiu, when a human and a demon are in love, the demon will drain the human's vital essence, and the human will only have half a year to live."
"I am willing to be with Young Master Tao, even if it's only for half a year."
Taozui, who had accidentally overheard this outside, felt his heart pound fiercely. He vowed never to fail Su Qiu for her profound affection.
"I have a method here that can turn you into a demon. This way, you and Taozui can be together forever. Are you willing?"
"I am willing."
"Good, take this."
Trusting Shui Sanniang completely, Su Qiu obediently took the Original Body's Elixir.
Jun Jiuli channeled her true qi, transferring nearly 90% of her internal qi to Su Qiu.
When Su Qiu awoke, she found Sanniang looking somewhat weak.
"Sanniang, are you alright?"
"I'm fine." After speaking, Jun Jiuli took out a manual she had compiled, combining the original body's cultivation methods with those from the cultivation world, and gave it to Su Qiu.
"Su Qiu, I never told you before, but I am actually a demon too."
Su Qiu, usually a bit timid, was not afraid of her at all.
"I knew it all along. But we are good friends!"
007: "Miss Su Qiu is the epitome of gentleness."
"This is some of my usual cultivation mental techniques and experiences. Keep it with you, and you can practice it when you have time. Now that you have absorbed my elixir, you have transformed from human to demon. Cultivate well, and you can extend your lifespan, allowing you to be with Taozui in the future."
Su Qiu hugged Jun Jiuli, "Sanniang, I can never repay your kindness to me in this lifetime."
"Silly girl, someone has already repaid me on your behalf."
Su Qiu embraced Jun Jiuli, feeling emotional for a long while.