It was true that Su Qi’s family held a ritual every two years. Jiang Zuo had asked about it before but never got a detailed answer.

She just said it was a custom from her hometown and that she had no choice but to go back.

Even if Jiang Zuo wanted to go with her, he wasn’t allowed. Because of this, Jiang Zuo was just curious. After all, this ritual had been happening even before they were officially together.

So he hadn’t thought much of it in the past.

’Thinking about it now, the so-called ritual is probably some kind of ceremony or event for the Holy Land.’

In any case, her trip back this time should be safe. Jiang Zuo wasn’t concerned about it.

This was perfect, as he had things to do as well.

Su Qi came to Jiang Zuo’s side and asked, "A whole month, huh? Isn’t that a little long?"

Jiang Zuo looked at Su Qi and said, "Yeah, it is a bit long."

In truth, it was fine for Jiang Zuo. He didn’t have a strong concept of long periods, since he used to not even be able to keep track of time.

Su Qi’s eyes darted around, and then she said with a grin, "In that case, I’ll bring you back something good. Like, a medicine to replenish your depleted body—the kind that’s non-toxic, harmless, and has absolutely no side effects."

"Just shut up, will you?" Jiang Zuo’s face darkened.

Jiang Zuo didn’t work, and Su Qi wasn’t working either. For the past two days, they had basically just been eating, sleeping, shopping, and watching Sweet Potato learn to do backflips.

Two days passed in a flash. Jiang Zuo confirmed once again that his own luck could indeed counteract the effects of the Misfortune Coin.

But he didn’t know how long it would last once Su Qi was away from him.

Fortunately, the Misfortune Coin wasn’t so extreme that it would put Su Qi in any real danger.

Besides, with the Hairband, the chance of something going wrong was even lower.

On this day, Su Qi hugged Jiang Zuo, upset. "I don’t want to go back. *Sniffle*... let’s elope."

Jiang Zuo was a bit exasperated. "..., We’re already married, and it’s not like your elders disapproved."

Jiang Zuo thought that if the people from the Holy Land had disapproved of the marriage back then, they might have actually eloped. ’This girl really isn’t afraid of anything.’

"But a month is so long! I feel miserable enough when I’m on a business trip for just a few days." In truth, Su Qi had been very happy these past two days.

Just like before, the two of them would just bicker playfully; they rarely got into real fights.

But after they graduated and got married, she was constantly away on business trips, and the two of them argued constantly. They rarely had peaceful moments like this.

Just when they finally got to relax, she had to leave for a whole month again.

There are only twelve months in a year.

It was going to be tough to get through.

Then, Su Qi’s phone rang. It was a call from her older sister.

"I’m right downstairs. I drove over to pick you up."

Su Qi subconsciously blurted out, "Aren’t you afraid your brakes will fail on the way?"

Jingyue: "..."

Jiang Zuo: "..."

This proved once again that Su Qi knew her luck had been bad recently. She probably knew about the Misfortune Coin’s existence, too.

When Su Qi hung up, Jiang Zuo said, "I’ll walk you down."

Just then, Sweet Potato ran in. It flapped its wings and cried, "QUACK."

Su Qi let go of Jiang Zuo, squatted down, and said to Sweet Potato with a slight smile, "You’d better remember, if you cause trouble again, maybe it won’t be a 360, but a 720. So work hard, be a brave duck, and keep pushing your limits. Then, when I ask you for a 180, you can just show off with a 1800. Wouldn’t that be interesting?"

Sweet Potato tilted its head. Luckily for it, it couldn’t understand her.

Jiang Zuo placed Sweet Potato on his shoulder and said to Su Qi, "Let’s go. I’ll see you downstairs."

Jiang Zuo took Su Qi’s hand and headed downstairs. On the way, Su Qi asked, "Why are you in such a hurry to see me go?"

"The sooner you go, the sooner you’ll be back," Jiang Zuo replied lightly.

Su Qi huffed, seemingly satisfied with his answer. Then she added, "Sweet Potato is very intelligent. Don’t take it out to show off. People will covet it."

Su Qi was a Cultivator, so she naturally knew that Sweet Potato might be a Spirit Beast. Although she couldn’t sense any Spiritual Qi from it, a duck with such high intelligence couldn’t possibly be an ordinary one.

Still, she had never heard of a Spirit Beast that was a duck. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Jiang Zuo nodded casually and said, "Remember the Hairband I gave you. You’re not allowed to take it off."

Before Su Qi could even say anything, Jiang Zuo added, "Not even when you wash your hair."

Su Qi: "..."

Of course, Jiang Zuo had just said that offhandedly. He just didn’t want Su Qi to argue with him.

"Yes, yes, I know. But I have something to give you, too. And it’s also the kind you’re not allowed to take off. Don’t even think about taking it off to wash your hair—you can’t even take it off in the shower. You have to wear it for the rest of your life," Su Qi said seriously.

Jiang Zuo frowned. He hated wearing things, especially things he couldn’t take off.

Seeing that Jiang Zuo didn’t respond, Su Qi immediately said, "Did you hear me? Hurry up and agree, or I won’t wear the Hairband!"

"..., Fine," Jiang Zuo said. "Where is it?"

Su Qi grinned. "On the nightstand. You’ll find it when you go back up."

Jiang Zuo didn’t say anything to that. It was most likely something similar in nature to the gift he gave Su Qi.

Thinking about the things Su Qi had given him, Jiang Zuo remembered that she used to give him a small piece of white paper every time she went on a business trip. Later, when they started fighting, he threw them all away. ’Thinking about it now, they were probably also for protection, just in case.’

As for what they really were, he’d never have the chance to find out now.

After Jiang Zuo and Su Qi went downstairs, they saw a beautiful girl waving at them from a short distance away.

Jiang Zuo had never actually met Su Qi’s sister. The only time he had seen her was in a photo—the one Su Qi had sent him last time.

Su Qi waved back and then pulled Jiang Zuo along as she ran over.

"This is my sister. You can just call her Jingjing," Su Qi introduced.

"Why use my name? Just call me ’Sister’," Jingyue said with a smile.

Jiang Zuo looked at his sister-in-law, then with extreme difficulty, managed to say, "Sister."

Jingyue looked at Jiang Zuo and said, "Well then, I’ll be taking your Su Qi. Don’t worry, it’s only for a month. I’ll be sure to bring her back in one piece. After all, she’s yours. No one can take her away."

Jiang Zuo: "..."

He felt that his sister-in-law’s words were spot on. Su Qi was his, and no one could take her away.

Afterwards, Su Qi and her sister got in the car, ready to leave. With his sister-in-law being the driver, Jiang Zuo was actually a little worried.

’But they’re both Cultivators, after all. It shouldn’t be a big deal, right?’

’Even if Su Qi’s luck is a bit rotten, it shouldn’t be a big deal, right?’

’The worst that could happen is the brakes failing or something... right?’

Alright, Jiang Zuo stopped overthinking it and watched their car slowly pull away.

Just then, Sweet Potato flapped its wings and cried, "QUACK QUACK."

Su Qi waved back and said with a laugh, "When I come back, remember to show me your backflip!"

Sweet Potato froze on the spot. It then retracted its wings, suddenly never wanting to see its female owner again.

Su Qi, sitting in the car, smiled as they slowly drove away. But it wasn’t long before a look of determination flashed in her eyes.

She stuck her head out the car window and shouted, "Honey, let me tell you something! Your wife is a celestial fairy—the kind that can fly! When I get back, I’ll take you flying! You’d better remember that!"

After saying her piece, Su Qi ducked back inside.

Jiang Zuo naturally heard her—she wasn’t far—but he didn’t have much of a reaction. He just waved goodbye.

At that moment, he couldn’t help but murmur, "A Tier Two like you can’t fly yet. You’ll have to wait for me to take you flying."