Let's Keep it Simple and Get Married!

There was no problem in searching for the supplies.

Soon, Lin Shuang prepared everything in an empty building.

For example, the fuel and basin used for crossing the fire basin, the props used for worshipping in the hall, the cups for drinking the wedding wine and drinking water, etc.

Of course, everything is restored as best as possible according to Lin Shuang's memories. Lin Shuang is not completely sure whether it is actually accurate or not.

When the preparations were almost over, Lin Shuang suddenly asked:

"Acheron, can you accept red clothes and a red cloth covering your head?"

"Red clothing and cloth?"

Acheron saw the old red clothes in Lin Shuang's hand and seemed to imagine what it would look like to put it on. She thought Lin Shuang was asking about something taboo.

"Nothing taboo."

When Lin Shuang heard this, she felt slightly relieved.

Lin Shuang was somewhat paranoid because of the white and red main colors after Acheron's transformation.

Although it shouldn't happen, it would be bad if this red thing reminded her of some thoughts.

"But does the red cloth covering the view have any special meaning?"

Acheron reached out and took the red clothes and cloth that Lin Shuang found and asked curiously.

"Well... for my hometown, red is an auspicious color. Covering the line of sight is mainly to make people concentrate."

This was half true and half false. In fact, Lin Shuang herself didn't remember what the meaning or rules of the red veil were.

"Hmm."

Acheron nodded, thinking that there must be some lies in Lin Shuang's unconfident words.

But it should be mostly true.

So what exactly does this ceremony represent?

While thinking, Lin Shuang had completed the final preparations.

She lit the brazier and put on a red coat.

"We'd better change into red clothes... First, we should step over this fire together, and then..."

"Okay, take me with you."

Acheron put on the red clothes very casually, as if she were wearing a big cloak.

Lin Shuang wore her clothes similarly.

While it didn't look completely right, it was good enough to find red fabric. She couldn't rely on the size and style to perfectly match her vision.

When Lin Shuang raised her hand, spread the cloth, and was about to cover Acheron's head, Acheron suddenly looked directly into Lin Shuang's eyes and asked:

"What is this step called?"

However, the next moment her vision was blocked by the cloth, so Acheron could only hear a muffled response.

"Crossing the fire basin."

Lin Shuang's voice came through the cloth. Acheron nodded slightly without saying much.

Lin Shuang was a little nervous at this moment because Acheron's continuous questioning forced Lin Shuang to share more.

The more she spoke, the more mistakes and inconsistencies she made. Lin Shuang was not positive that every word she said would perfectly avoid key words and would not let the Synesthesia Beacon reveal the actual meaning of the ceremony.

"Whoo…"

Taking a deep breath, Lin Shuang calmed herself down.

Having come this far, she had no intention of canceling the ceremony now. All she had to do next was to go through the three steps of getting married, drinking from the same cup, and tying the knot. Only then would the ceremony be complete.

As for Acheron, she was more curious at this time and wanted to know what was the purpose of Lin Shuang holding this ceremony and the significance of this ceremony.

'Crossing the fire basin'

It was a very simple action, but through the Synesthesia Beacon, Acheron could tell that in Lin Shuang's eyes, such a ritual was a symbol of seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster, as well as prosperity.

So, when Lin Shuang held her from her cool little hand and led her across the fire, Acheron was just confused for a moment and didn't struggle.

The intimate contact and the symbolic meaning of praying for blessings and avoiding misfortune… such a ritual seems to fit Lin Shuang's description.

Acheron thought to herself.

Lin Shuang nervously waited for Acheron's reaction, her heart beating faster.

Seeing that Acheron didn't seem to have any intention of letting go, she finally felt relieved.

"Next... we'll worship heaven and earth first. But for the action, just bow and salute... is that fine?"

Acheron was confused for a moment when she heard "worship heaven and earth," but she didn't say anything and followed Lin Shuang's actions.

"Then I will pay my respects to my parents. Since Miss Acheron is cooperating with me, I only need to pay my respects to her..."

"My parents…"

Acheron sighed softly, appearing calm on the surface, but she had already made a hypothesis in her mind.

Pray for blessings, good omens, worship heaven and earth, and also worship both sets of parents.

I'm afraid the meaning of this ceremony is not ordinary.

Maybe it's some kind of contractual relationship.

It's just… it's easy to tell you want to establish some kind of contractual relationship with me, but why do you hide it?

Continuing to follow Lin Shuang's guidance, the two of them bowed to each other, and Acheron became more and more confused.

Until now, these rituals have really been just symbolic rituals without any display or visible increase in power, like Lin Shuang had said.

What's the point?

Acheron was puzzled but did not stop.

Lin Shuang said that she would gain power after the ceremony. Could it be that the important point is not the ceremony but Lin Shuang herself?

As she was thinking this, the red veil on Acheron's head had been removed.

The two met eyes again.

Lin Shuang's face turned a little red, and her bright eyes stared at her, causing Acheron to feel a subtle palpitation in her expression.

"This is the second-to-last part."

As she spoke, Lin Shuang held up two cups and handed one to Acheron.

Under Lin Shuang's guidance, the two arms intertwined with each other, further shortening the distance between the two.

Even though Acheron did not understand this behavior, she could see that such an action was undoubtedly an extremely intimate ritual.

Drink half of the water in each cup, then exchange cups and drink up.

Acheron put down her cup, becoming more and more certain that this was some kind of ritual of intimacy.

But just as Lin Shuang said, after doing all this, it had no negative impact on Acheron.

Seeing Lin Shuang heaving a sigh of relief, she relaxed completely, walked around behind her, and started to comb her hair.

Acheron played with the water cup in her hand; her eyes changed quietly, and she suddenly spoke:

"What are these last two parts called?"

"Exchange, um... exchange cups, drink from each other, and tie the knot."

The wine cup that was about to come out of her mouth was suddenly stopped and locked in her throat.

Quickly replaced with another word.

But at this moment, Lin Shuang suddenly discovered that Acheron's hair was turning white.

This scene scared Lin Shuang so much that she almost jumped up in fright.

It is not right to throw away the long hair on her hand, nor is it right to continue to tie it up.

However, Acheron could already be determined at this time.

This ceremony must be some kind of intimate relationship ceremony.

She was positive.

But Lin Shuang was unwilling to tell Acheron.

This caused Acheron's emotions to fluctuate slightly.

Lin Shuang invited me to perform the ceremony but then concealed the meaning of the ceremony; isn't that a bit unfair?

Thinking of this, Acheron, whose hair had turned into long white hair, turned her head, and her scarlet eyes appeared in front of Lin Shuang.

Acheron looked at Lin Shuang.

The corner of her mouth curled up into a barely perceptible smile. She raised her hand, gently pinched Lin Shuang's face, and opened her red lips slightly:

"Not honest."

Then, in Lin Shuang's horrified eyes, the white color faded again and turned back to its previous dark blue color.

And that somewhat weird look turned back to its calm appearance again.