Multiverse Skill System

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"From now on, I'm giving you a task: to find a partner. Once you're no longer single, you can drink alcohol, but during this period, you can only drink a maximum of one ounce of baijiu (Chinese liquor) with an alcohol content of less than 20 degrees per day."

"No!"

Guo Jia cried out in despair. One ounce of liquor with an alcohol content below 20 degrees a day was not even enough for him to taste.

Before Yi Shuihan appeared, 20-degree baijiu was considered a top-quality liquor in those days. However, since Yi Shuihan improved the brewing process, nowadays, if it's not over 50 degrees, people don't consider it liquor, but just a beverage.

As a seasoned alcoholic, Guo Jia's daily alcohol tolerance was 3 jin of 60-proof liquor. After his physical condition was modified by Yi Shuihan, his alcohol tolerance also increased significantly. He would only get drunk after drinking 5 jin of 60-proof liquor, but he would not have any reaction after drinking 3 jin of 60-proof liquor and could still maintain his normal daily work.

For someone like Guo Jia, a mere ounce of 20-proof liquor is practically useless.

Guo Jia then tried various methods, including acting cute, threatening, and begging for mercy. After a lot of effort, Yi Shuihan still wouldn't budge. In the end, Guo Jia had no choice but to retreat and said he would go find his wife right away.

Guo Jia was really going all out for drinking; what's the big deal about finding a wife? He could find one, could he?

The others in the room watched with amusement as Guo Jia looked utterly dejected, and not one of them came out to say a word for him.

In this era, carrying on the family line was a very important matter, and they were very concerned about Guo Jia's life. Although Yi Shuihan's methods were a bit harsh, they were ultimately for Guo Jia's good, so they naturally could not stop him.

Five days later,

When Yi Shuihan saw Guo Jia, who looked smug and triumphant, he could hardly believe it. Especially after learning from Guo Jia that he had found a partner and was already in the process of choosing a date, it felt like a dream.

Is this still the same Guo Jia who insisted on being a single aristocrat? Can a person really change so much in just two days?

"Good job, young man! You got it done so quickly."

"That's right, don't you know who I am! I'm not bragging, but there are so many people who want to marry me that the line stretches from the east gate to the west gate of Luoyang, which is why we were able to choose someone so quickly."

"Why don't you take a closer look and try multiple-choice questions? Don't be fooled by appearances."

"No need. I trust my judgment. Besides, isn't the Marriage Law about to be introduced? If things don't work out, we can just get a divorce."

"Didn't you always oppose the enactment of the marriage law? You said it didn't conform to ancestral rules."

"No, you must have seen a fake version of me. I have always been a strong advocate for marriage law. Divorce is normal! We can't discriminate against people."

"..."

Not only did they have a whirlwind marriage, but they've already started considering divorce. Is this still my man?

After hearing Guo Jia's words, Yi Shuihan was completely dumbfounded. Although he was the one who came up with these advanced ideas, he couldn't accept it when he saw others accepting them so quickly.

Chapter 602, The Wedding Procession (Part 1)

March 15th is auspicious for weddings, offering sacrifices, praying for blessings, and practicing Taoism. Travel is not recommended. Opening a business, trading, or holding a burial are also inauspicious.

Even before dawn, the entire city of Luoyang began to bustle with activity. Countless people spontaneously lined both sides of the main street, chatting with their neighbors while gazing out at the street, waiting for something.

The phrase "the streets are deserted" is an understatement to describe the current situation. There are hundreds of thousands of people, or even more, just by looking at them.

What caused these people to gather together?

There is only one answer: our Yi Shuihan is getting married. It's an immortal getting married, and the bride is Cai Yan, the daughter of a great Confucian scholar of the time and a renowned talented woman.

Yi Shuihan did so much for the country, and the people of Luoyang saw it all. They were simple and honest and knew how to be grateful, but they never had the chance to express it, since Yi Shuihan didn't need their help.

Today, as Yi Shuihan is getting married, they spontaneously organized themselves and began waiting early, all to offer their sincere blessings.

The people of Luoyang are quite well-mannered. Even with so many people, they remained orderly, without any pushing or shoving, stampedes, or even loud talking.

There wasn't even anyone to maintain order, so to achieve this is nothing short of a miracle. It's on a whole different level than queuing to board a bus, giving up your seat to an elderly lady, or helping an elderly person cross the street.

"Holy crap, what the hell is this?"

Dressed as a groom, Yi Shuihan left the Imperial Preceptor's residence and was taken aback by the massive crowd. However, the blessings he saw in the eyes of these people filled him with deep emotion, making him feel that he had done the right thing these past few days.

"Alas, I am someone who shines wherever I go, like a star in the night, whose brilliance cannot be hidden."

After indulging in a few self-admiring thoughts, Yi Shuihan mounted his horse and led the large entourage to welcome the bride.

Actually, the Imperial Preceptor's residence is quite large, and Cai Yan usually lives there because the Cai residence is a bit far from here. However, since it is a wedding procession, it is natural to welcome Cai Yan from the Cai residence to the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

Riding on a large horse, with gongs and drums beating all the way, it was quite a spectacle, truly making the whole city aware of it, far more impressive than any imperial scholar's parade.

"Your Excellency, I wish you and Miss Cai a son soon and a long and happy life together."

"May you have a long and happy marriage! No, immortals can live for a very long time. May you live for ten thousand years and be as loving as ever."

""

Blessings kept coming from all around, and Yi Shuihan smiled and thanked them. What should have been a journey of less than an hour took more than three hours. By the time he arrived at the Cai residence, Yi Shuihan felt that his face was stiff from smiling. There was no way around it; the people were just too enthusiastic!

"I'm afraid even national leaders aren't as beloved as I am."

He dismounted and then saw a familiar person at the entrance of the Cai residence.

"Guo Jia, what are you doing here?"

Although he was asking, Yi Shuihan already had a vague answer in his heart.

"To marry Wenji, you need to overcome many obstacles, but considering your fighting strength, there are only three obstacles left, and I am the first one."

He winked at Yi Shuihan, his face full of smugness.

Three passes and five generals? Are you sure this is a wedding procession?

Yi Shuihan was dumbfounded; this was not what the script had shown!

"Are you ready? If you are, I'm about to begin."

In front of so many people, you can't back down; you have to do it.

Yi Shuihan stood tall and proud, looking fearless, and said, "Come on, I'll take it all."

"Good, that's a real man."

Guo Jia gave a thumbs-up and exclaimed, "It sounds a bit strange to describe Yi Shuihan as a man now."

Okay, let's ignore this minor inconsistency.

"This test is very simple for you. All you need to do is prove your love for Wenji with your actions."

It sounds simple, since it's easy to understand, but doing it is not necessarily so. It's precisely because there are so many ways to express it that it becomes difficult.

Guo Jia is clearly trying to retaliate, and he will definitely make things difficult for Yi Shuihan. If Yi Shuihan doesn't perform well enough, he will absolutely not let Yi Shuihan pass the test.

Yi Shuihan understood Guo Jia's meaning from his eyes.

"However, you're overthinking it. Do you think this is something that can stump me? I'll make you admit defeat."

"Please look up at the sky."

Upon hearing Yi Shuihan's words, everyone unconsciously tilted their heads back.

The sky was originally blue with white clouds, and there was nothing else there. But in the next moment, a dark blue spot appeared in the sky and continued to expand.

"What is that? It looks like a pair of lovebirds!"

"That's right, it's exactly the same as described in the book, it must be a pair of lovebirds."

Just as people were marveling, the two lovebirds in the sky changed again, transforming into two fiery red birds.

One is a phoenix, the other a female phoenix, flying in the sky.

There is a beautiful woman, whom I cannot forget once I have seen her.

I miss him terribly if I don't see him for a day.

The phoenix soars high, seeking its mate across the four seas.

Alas, the beauty is not here on the east wall.

Let me use the zither to express my feelings.

When will I see Xu Xi again, to soothe my wandering heart?

I wish to be worthy of your virtue, and walk hand in hand with you.

Unable to fly, I am doomed.

"

"Phoenix, oh phoenix, return to your homeland, roam the four seas to seek your mate."

The time was not right, and I had nowhere to go; how could I have known I would ascend to this hall today!

A beautiful and virtuous woman dwells in her boudoir, yet though we are so close, she is so far away, tormenting my heart.

Why do we become a pair of mandarin ducks, neck to neck, soaring together in perfect harmony?

Phoenix, oh phoenix, come and roost with me, let us be my offspring and I be your consort forever.

With hearts in harmony and mutual understanding, who knows the secret of our late-night rendezvous?

With both wings raised, it soars high, yet my thoughts remain unmoved, leaving me only sorrow.

The music of "Phoenix Seeks Its Mate" echoed in the ears of everyone in Luoyang, as if witnessing a true love story.

"I never expected him to be so talented."

Guo Jia stared blankly at Yi Shuihan, completely convinced.

"Hmm, the background music skill always manages to surprise me! I remember this guqin piece is from the Western Han Dynasty, it probably hasn't been released yet, but I didn't say I composed it myself, so it's not plagiarism."

After the Phoenix Seeks Its Mate, the phoenix and the phoenix in the sky disappeared, and then pink cherry blossoms fell one after another, instantly covering the entire city and turning the whole of Luoyang into a beautiful, otherworldly scene.

Chapter 603, The Wedding Procession (Part 2)

"So beautiful, what kind of flower is this?"

“I know, this is a cherry blossom, a flower from the Japanese pirates who were recently occupied.”

"Wow, how romantic! Immortals are just different. If I knew this trick, picking up girls would be a piece of cake."

All the girls in Luoyang were gazing at the cherry blossoms in the sky, their hearts filled with love for Yi Shuihan and with insane envy and jealousy for Cai Yan. How they wished they could be the protagonists this time!

"Fortunately, the Grand Preceptor has very high standards. Only a talented woman like Miss Cai can catch his eye. Otherwise, we would all be stuck in bachelorhood."

"I never imagined that the Grand Preceptor was so skilled at governing the country, even in this aspect he was at an immortal level. I have to admire him!"

While everyone was immersed in the beautiful scenery, Yi Shuihan was inwardly thanking the system. Originally, he could only use skills that surpassed the world's view twice a day, but because of his wedding today, the system directly changed the number of times from two to ten. Although it was not fully open and this benefit would only last until today, it was no longer available.

"My system is different from other terrible systems. It knows how to adapt, which is what makes a truly good system!"

The cherry blossoms are a magic spell that Yi Shuihan researched out of boredom in the Harry Potter world. Cherry blossoms are not food, but merely illusions. As long as you are strong enough, you can make them fall for as long as you want. It's also environmentally friendly, requiring no cleaning, making it a perfect tool for creating a confession scene.

"Fengxiao! Let's see if I've passed this first test. If not, I actually have some ideas, so there's no rush."

Although Guo Jia wanted to lie and say he hadn't passed, he could only helplessly declare that Yi Shui Han had passed.

Having passed the first test, Yi Shuihan finally entered the Cai family mansion. Then, led by the wedding party, she arrived at the second test.

"Are you Diao Chan?"

Looking at the girl in front of him, who was even more beautiful than Cai Yan, Yi Shuihan instantly recognized her identity with his powerful memory and was somewhat surprised that Diao Chan would appear here.

Speaking of which, Diao Chan was Wang Yun's goddaughter. In order to curry favor with Yi Shuihan, Wang Yun once brought Diao Chan to his side and wanted to give her away. However, Yi Shuihan had not even agreed to Cai Yan, so how could he accept Diao Chan, with whom he had no emotional foundation?

Even though Diao Chan was very beautiful, Yi Shuihan was not the ordinary person he once was. Among his women were many beauties, such as the Empress, who was no less beautiful than Diao Chan, and perhaps even more so.

"How will you be here?"

Yi Shuihan couldn't help but ask.

"Young master, my current status is that of a maidservant accompanying you in your dowry."

Diao Chan blushed slightly as she spoke, appearing quite shy.

"What! A maidservant who came with the bride's dowry?"

Shocked, absolutely shocked, Yi Shuihan never expected to receive such an answer.

Yi Shuihan naturally wouldn't understand what a dowry maid was. In ancient times, when a young lady from a wealthy family got married, she would often bring several maids with her to the groom's house. After the marriage, they would be considered maids of the groom's family, and it was common for maids to become concubines of the groom's family.

"When did you become a maid here? Aren't you Wang Yun's adopted daughter?"

Yi Shuihan asked.

"I have been Sister Wenji's maid for a long time, and I asked to become her maid."

Diao Chan said softly, but she didn't reveal the inside story. Wang Yun, that old fox, had figured out that Cai Yan might become Yi Shuihan's woman, so he made arrangements a year ago.

First, he arranged for Diao Chan to frequently contact Cai Yan, and the two quickly became best friends. Finally, Wang Yun staged a play to expel Diao Chan from the family. Diao Chan successfully infiltrated the Cai family and became Cai Yan's maid. However, although she was called a maid, Cai Yan did not treat her as one.

In fact, Yi Shuihan had heard that Diaochan had become Cai Yan's maid, but he thought it was a joke and didn't believe it. Even after the establishment of the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion, he never visited the Cai Mansion and therefore never saw Diaochan there. Cai Yan also never mentioned it to Yi Shuihan, which is why he was kept in the dark.

It was actually Cai Yan who offered to be a maidservant in her dowry, and Diao Chan agreed immediately. This was entirely because of Cai Yan's love for Yi Shuihan. Even in ordinary wealthy families, it was rare to have only one woman, let alone someone as outstanding as Yi Shuihan. Rather than sharing Yi Shuihan with other women, it was better to have someone she knew well.