"You must be in so much pain in your heart, Young Master."
Su Yan's voice gradually softened, and a tender, heartache-filled warmth spread across her face.
After all, Nian Qingyun was dead. There was no point in being jealous of a dead woman.
But the more pain Ling Xiao showed, the more it proved his loyalty and devotion in love.
In the Sacred Dynasty, having multiple wives and concubines was commonplace.
She didn't care how many women Ling Xiao had in his heart, as long as his love for her was genuine!
"I wish it were me who had died, so that she could remember me forever…"
That way, both her person and her Chao…
Ling Xiao hung his head, his body trembling slightly. After a long moment, he finally managed to force a faint smile and said to Su Yan, "Alright, Yan'er, it's late. You should get some rest."
"Young Master!!"
Su Yan stepped forward in one stride, stopping right in front of Ling Xiao. Her beautiful eyes seemed to hold a lake within them, shimmering with deep, clear emotion.
"Yan'er… What's wrong?"
"Young Master, you said you like me… was that true?"
Those in love often ask childish questions repeatedly. Most of them prefer to hear vows with their own ears, even if they are lies, they willingly accept them.
So, in reality, whoever asks first has already lost.
"Heh, I, Ling Xiao, have never told a lie in my life! Otherwise, may my Dao Heart turn demonic, and I fall into the endless…"
"Shh!!"
Before Ling Xiao could finish, Su Yan's jade-like hand suddenly covered his mouth. Her beautiful eyes glistened with tears. "I believe you! I believe you! Young Master! I know you're hurting after Holy Maiden Nian's death, and I don't expect you to let go of your feelings for her immediately. But let me stay with you, alright!"
"No!! That wouldn't be fair to you!"
Ling Xiao shook his head, the sorrow in his eyes deepening. "Yan'er, you are a good girl. Even without me in this world, you could find a good match. Let me… bear this pain alone."
With those words, Ling Xiao finally stopped hesitating. Gently pushing Su Yan away, he stepped towards the door.
"No!! I won't let you go! I don't care! I only want you!"
Hearing the finality in Ling Xiao's tone, Su Yan's heart suddenly panicked. All her restraint and testing now seemed so ridiculous.
If she lost him, what else in this world was worth cherishing?
Su Yan tightly wrapped her arms around Ling Xiao from behind, unable to hold back her tears any longer.
"I know I can't compare to Nian Qingyun. I'm not in good health, and I'm not as beautiful as her, but… Ling Xiao, anything she could do for you, I can do too. I swear, I will never doubt you because of anyone or anything ever again. I will always stand behind you, accompany you, and never let you be alone!"
Ding! Daughter of Fate has completely submitted. Congratulations, Host, on obtaining 1000 Luck Points and 10,000 Villain Points.
Ding! Congratulations, Host, for triggering an additional reward: Domain World Seed Synthesis Talisman!
Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining a Divine Grade Aura-Concealing Talisman!
Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining a drop of Primordial Sacred Dragon Essence Blood!
Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the title 'Sacred Dynasty's Premier Horn-Dog'!
Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the title 'First Sacred Dynasty Awoscar Best Actor'!
Ding!…
"Go to hell…" Ling Xiao directly muted the system notifications, but a smile he couldn't suppress flickered at the corner of his mouth.
An unexpected surprise?
He hadn't expected his acting skills to have reached such a masterful level that even the system acknowledged them?
Had Su Yan surrendered this quickly?
But then again, back when they fought Chou Yi, Su Yan had already shown signs of submission.
Now, with both the Spirit Flame and sweet words given, and Ling Xiao putting on such a devoted and righteous persona, if she didn't submit now, it could only mean someone was trying to pad the story!
Dammit!
"Yan'er!"
Ling Xiao slowly turned around, his eyes red, as if… he had just been crying.
So, he was reluctant to turn around because he didn't want me to see his weakness!
A gentle smile graced Su Yan's lips as she softly nestled into Ling Xiao's embrace.
"Give me a chance, alright! Try to accept me. Don't bear everything alone. I will do my very best to be a good wife to you, a good mother to our children…"
"You… really don't mind that in my heart…"
Ling Xiao looked down, his tone filled with guilt.
You really don't mind that what I actually care about is your family's wealth?
"No!! I do mind, how could I not mind, but… Young Master, compared to losing you… none of that matters anymore."
Su Yan's arms tightened around him, as if she wanted to melt into his very being.
"Oh." Ling Xiao nodded indifferently, but his arms also tightened, holding Su Yan firmly.
"Yan'er, I'm really quite tired."
"Young Master, then… shall we… rest?"
Su Yan's voice was tinged with shyness and nervousness, but there was also a hint of anticipation hidden within.
Given Ling Xiao's reputation, if her father found out about their relationship, he would absolutely never agree.
Over the years, her father hadn't been idle in arranging marriages for her, each suitor a young master or heir from top-tier holy sects and ancient clans in the Central Region of the Sacred Dynasty.
But although Su Yan appeared proud and aloof, deep down… she had always carried an indescribable sense of inferiority.
Because her life could end at any moment.
She yearned for sincere love, for a carefree life.
But the torment of her Extreme Yin Body made it impossible for her to cultivate, travel, or love someone freely like other proud daughters of heaven.
It was a contradiction.
She was constantly surrounded by groups of fawning, proud young talents.
Her father gave her everything she wanted.
But she was never truly happy. Her smiles were just…
Dammit!
Wrong frequency.
In short, the current Ling Xiao had mended a fine, yet long-unhealed, crack in her heart.
He gave her hope for life, selfless love, and… a overwhelming sense of security.
So!!
Su Yan had decided. She would… cook the raw rice.
That way, her father and the others wouldn't be able to object, right?
"Rest? Yan'er, that's not good. How could I tarnish your pure reputation? I…"
But before Ling Xiao could finish, the young woman in front of him rose on her tiptoes and pressed her red lips against his, silencing his remaining words.
A hint of springtime warmth suddenly wafted through the hall.
Su Yan's lips were cold, very cold, somewhat different from Nian Qingyun's.
By the time Su Yan, her face flushed crimson, pulled away from Ling Xiao's embrace, the young man's face still wore a look of bewilderment.
"Young Master… let's… rest."
"Yan'er… I…"
Ling Xiao frowned, seeming hesitant, but Su Yan suddenly reached out and took his hand.
"Since I am willing to follow you, Young Master, to be your wife, I will certainly have no regrets in this life. As for reputation and purity… as long as you, Young Master, believe Yan'er is pure and chaste in your heart, my Yun Alliance will handle the gossip of the world."
Having said that, Su Yan finally stopped talking. Taking Ling Xiao's hand, she led him to the bed, then leaned down and nestled into the young man's arms.
"I know you still can't let her go. I just want to tell you, Yan'er is willing to be completely open and honest with you, with no reservations in her heart. Yan'er will use this lifetime to prove that I am willing to give everything for you, Young Master!"
Tears slowly welled in Su Yan's eyes, falling onto Ling Xiao's chest with a strangely cold sensation.
She also felt somewhat shy and somewhat expectant at this moment.
Young Master!
Although Yan'er's body is cold, my heart that loves you is burning passionately!
Yan'er believes that one day, you will feel it.
"Young Master, just let me hold you… alright! Just holding!"