Pregnant Cultivator, Doted by Big Boss

Chapter 533: Chapter 531: Marriage Proposal

Seeing Elder Sawyer’s shocked expression, Nerida chuckled. She reached out, grabbed Aeron’s hand, and held it up for him to see.

"Don’t we look like it?"

Aeron leaned slightly, resting his head against Nerida’s shoulder. "How about now?"

Elder Sawyer truly hadn’t considered this possibility before. Now, seeing how close the two of them were, it all felt a bit surreal. ’Their Left Protector had pulled off something huge, and all on the sly.’

Nerida introduced Aeron to them.

"Elder Sawyer, Hannah, this is Aeron. He is my Taoist Companion."

Aeron greeted the two of them.

"Greetings, Elder Sawyer, Hannah."

Elder Sawyer nodded slightly.

"So you’re one of us." He glanced at the couple and said, "Congratulations, Nerida. I failed to see it earlier." As he spoke, he cupped his hands together. "I, Zachary Sawyer, offer my congratulations to you both."

Nerida said, "Elder Sawyer, don’t be in such a hurry to congratulate me. I actually need to trouble you to pick an auspicious date for us. Aeron and I are preparing to get married."

Before Elder Sawyer could speak, his sister beside him clapped him on the shoulder. "Getting married is wonderful... Becoming Taoist Companions is a major event. My brother agrees! Leave this to us. Rituals, blessings, divining fortunes, picking a date—we’re experts in all of that. We’ll even have my brother perform a ceremonial dance of blessing for you."

Elder Sawyer nodded slightly.

"Mm, I have no problem with that."

The last time he had personally performed a ceremonial dance of blessing was during The Exalted One’s grand wedding. So, not just anyone could request such a thing from him.

Hearing Hannah Sawyer mention the ceremonial dance, Celeste Grant also recalled her own wedding to Javier Sinclair. On that night, Elder Sawyer and the others had performed the ceremonial dance of blessing for her amidst a boundless sea of flowers. ’Back then, my parents were there, everyone was there. Truly, so many people have been so good to me.’

Celeste Grant spoke up, "Then we’ll leave this matter to you, Elder Sawyer. Please handle it well. Oh, right, first find a good day for the marriage proposal."

"Mm, leave it to me." As he spoke, he pinched his fingers together to make a quick calculation, then nodded slightly. "Nine days from now is a fine day. You can prepare to make the proposal then."

Little Elise Sinclair, who had been in Aeron’s arms the whole time, waved her hands happily.

"Get married! Aunt Nerida, have a baby sister for me!"

"Hahaha! Did you hear that, Nerida? Our Ellie wants to hold a baby sister. You two better get a move on!"

Hearing this, Nerida remained perfectly calm, but Aeron, beside her, couldn’t stop his ears from turning red.

Teasing remarks echoed through the pavilion.

The air was filled with joyous laughter.

...

「In the days that followed.」

Celeste Grant personally oversaw the preparations for Nerida’s wedding.

In the Lower Realm, Nerida had been Javier Sinclair’s Left Protector. Later, she became Celeste Grant’s right-hand woman, a role equivalent to a CEO’s executive assistant.

Celeste Grant was well aware of Nerida’s capabilities. They still planned to expand their operations and build their brand across the Immortal and Demonic Realms, so it was only natural for Nerida to continue sticking with her.

Therefore, after coming to the Upper Realm, Nerida’s status didn’t change; she still held the position of Left Protector. This time, however, she was Celeste Grant’s Left Protector. In addition, she had also requested to serve as the Guardian Elder for the Young Venerable, little Elise Sinclair.

Javier Sinclair and Celeste Grant had no objections to this. After all, who would complain about someone offering to help raise their child? Especially when that person was Nerida. They felt at ease—very much at ease.

In truth, Celeste Grant didn’t need to do much herself. With just a single word from her, her subordinates would have everything arranged perfectly.

The date was chosen, and the betrothal gifts were prepared.

It was time for them to make the marriage proposal on Nerida’s behalf.

Everything was ready.

The day was clear and sunny, with a gentle breeze.

Celeste Grant’s party set off for Grendale in the Immortal Domain.

Two large ships laden with gifts slowly flew out from the skies above Ashkaron, surrounded by countless cultivators from the Demonic Domain.

Although all the prepared items could have easily fit into a Storage Ring, a marriage proposal required a certain level of pageantry. This also showed how highly they regarded Aeron. Even though he would be marrying into their family, the Demonic Domain did not look down on men who did so.

At the prow of the ship, a little girl of just a few years sat swinging her legs. Not far off, Javier Sinclair and Celeste Grant stood before the railing.

The flag of the Demonic Domain fluttered in the wind on the great ship.

The black-and-red banner seemed to emanate a dark aura. The ship itself was wreathed in black mist as well. One glance was all it took to know this was a vessel from the Demonic Domain. After all, the ships of the Immortal Sects had ethereal, flowing banners. The disciples of the Demonic Domain would never decorate their ships in such a way; it would undermine the dignity of their realm.

Celeste Grant leaned lightly against the outer railing, her hand resting on it, but her gaze was fixed on her daughter. She saw her sitting on the prow, swinging her legs.

"Ellie, be careful."

Although there was a protective Barrier on the ship, she couldn’t help but caution her daughter, seeing her sitting so high up.

The little girl just waved her hand.

"I know, Mommy."

Someone flying alongside the ship called out.

"Don’t worry, Madam. We’re watching the Young Venerable."

Even if she did fall, someone would be there to catch her in an instant.

Celeste Grant nodded slightly.

’That’s true.’

Her daughter had always been very brave.

Before she could even walk, she’d see others flying and want to fly herself. The disciples had no choice but to take her flying with them. Not only was she not scared, but she would just giggle with delight.

"Big White... Big White, come out here!"

Just as Celeste Grant was about to speak to Javier Sinclair, she heard her daughter shouting at the top of her lungs from her seat.

She looked over and saw her daughter with her hands cupped around her mouth like a megaphone. "If you don’t come out right now, I’m having iron-pot goose stew for dinner tonight!"

"HONK HONK HONK..."

A grating honk sounded from not far away on the deck. A large white goose with a big red flower tied around its neck came running toward them on its short legs.

"HONK HONK HONK HONK... HONK HONK HONK..."

The great goose’s honks rang out.

A rough translation:

It meant:

I’m coming.

I’m coming.

Stop shouting, you little tyrant! You’re the death of me. Can’t a goose even take a nap in peace?

Celeste Grant glanced over and laughed. She hadn’t noticed before; how did Big White get on board? It must have been her daughter’s doing.

"Ellie, you brought Big White with you."

’It’s a good thing Big White is willing to play along with her. The Second Elder’s geese weren’t ordinary geese. Big White, Second White, and Little White—the geese the Second Elder raised were Second-tier Demonic Beasts. They were intelligent and understood people. It knew she was its young master, so to make her happy, it always played along. In reality, though, a goose is still a goose. It could chase a child around when it was small, and it can still chase her around now that it’s grown up.’

Big White hung its head dejectedly.

It looked at the red flower tied around its neck.

’Its goose-life was bleak.’

At that moment, Elise Sinclair looked down at the large goose and said, "Big White, don’t you like this flower? I picked out a big one especially for you. It suits you perfectly! It makes you look so spirited."

Big White: "..."

’Can I refuse?’

"HONK HONK HONK..."

In reality, Big White nodded its head repeatedly and honked in approval.

Translated, this meant: The young master has such great taste! This flower is so beautiful.

"Come on up, Big White! I saved this spot for you. With such a big flower, if you sit next to me, you’ll be the coolest goose on the whole ship!"

Big White: "..."

’My deepest thanks.’

Big White flew up, landed next to little Elise Sinclair, and lay down.