137. A Lifetime of Redemption
"If each 'mysterious gift' has a certain effect..."
The first was Elysia's mysterious gift—a blooming crystal flower, which merged into his body.
However, he didn't feel any changes in his body.
The second was Mei's mysterious gift—a marriage certificate. If this assumption were true, the certificate would be highly likely to be genuine.
The third was Eden and Aponia's mysterious gifts.
Eden gifted a wine glass, which Yun Ling hadn't used yet, and didn't know its specific function.
Aponia gifted a necklace with Ling's photo inside, and it seemed to have the effect of concentrating his energy and preventing external interference with Yun Ling's mind.
The fourth was Lin Chaoyu's gift—a hairpin... Yun Ling really couldn't figure out its function.
The fifth was Kalpas's gift—the Mad King's Mask. Wearing it would greatly increase his strength, but his consciousness would become blurred, leaving only the desire to kill.
However, the necklace Aponia gave him could keep his mind clear for a short time.
The only thing he could look for now seemed to be the 'wine glass.' Should he buy some wine and try it at home?
But considering his tendency to pass out after just a sip of alcohol...
Yun Ling slapped his forehead, deciding to postpone that for now.
Glancing at the still-early hour, Yun Ling decided not to stay in bed. Instead, he got up, washed, and started making breakfast.
"Up so early today?" Mei yawned as she entered the kitchen, her slightly slipped pajamas revealing a glimpse of her skin.
Mei, usually so serious, looked rather languid at this moment.
"Yeah, I couldn't sleep." Yun Ling turned around and happened to catch sight of this.
"Is this a perk of getting up early to make breakfast?"
Looking at Mei's incredibly smooth shoulders, Yun Ling couldn't help but tease her.
Mei realized her appearance was a bit inappropriate and blushed as she ran back to her room.
While she was changing, Yun Ling finished preparing breakfast and placed it on the table.
"Sigh, I shouldn't have reminded Mei," Yun Ling said, looking somewhat dejected.
Mei grabbed Yun Ling's ear, seemingly embarrassed, yet also retaliating.
"You pervert," Mei said, her voice laced with disdain.
"What's wrong with a man being a bit lecherous! I don't gamble, I don't drink, I don't go to bars, I'm just a little lecherous, so what's wrong with it?" Yun Ling retorted confidently.
"..." Mei was speechless for a moment.
As her fiancé, he dared to utter such disrespectful words. It seemed she needed to teach Yun Ling a lesson.
However... she couldn't seem to beat him...
Mei remembered something important. After all, Yun Ling had already mastered the 'Taixu Sword Qi,' which is on a completely different level of power for someone like her who had just begun.
So... what was the only way to keep Yun Ling firmly by her side?
Mei blinked, then her gaze hardened; she was going to take the initiative!
"What's wrong? Did I cook something bad?" Yun Ling asked, looking at the dazed Mei.
"I...I'll feed you." Mei suddenly stood up and sat down next to Yun Ling.
"Hmm?" Yun Ling was a little confused, but he still accepted Mei's offer.
They were very close; Yun Ling could smell her unique fragrance.
After breakfast, it was time for school. Mei affectionately took his hand, her soft breasts pressing against his, making him feel a little restless.
"Mei, something's wrong with you," Yun Ling said to Mei beside him.
"Isn't this just to satisfy Yun Ling's fantasies?" Mei explained, feigning nonchalance.
However, her slightly flushed face showed that she was also a little shy about taking this action.
"So that's how it is. Does that mean, Mei, you're pursuing me now?" Yun Ling's face drew closer, his breath hot against her cheek.
"...So what if I am? Is that not allowed?" Mei retorted.
"Then I'll have to test Mei properly!" Yun Ling's smug look was infuriating.
Mei's fists clenched slightly; she really wanted to punch him in the face.
However, reason prevailed, and she suppressed her annoyance.
"Come on, Mei, give me a kiss first to show your sincerity." Yun Ling leaned in cheekily.
She couldn't take it anymore!
Mei punched him, and Yun Ling instantly collapsed to the ground.
But knowing Yun Ling's personality, Mei quickly realized what was happening and angrily kicked him twice. This guy was doing it intentionally.
He deliberately kept the distance between them less intimate than that of a real boyfriend and girlfriend, so that he could have more control when he was trying to win over Kiana.
This guy's definitely got his sights set on building a harem!
Mei could only think of one word to describe Yun Ling's scheming:
"Scumbag!"
Mei stormed off, leaving Yun Ling waiting at his doorstep.
However, a long time passed, and Yuna still hadn't appeared in his sight.
"Did something happen?" Yun Ling couldn't help but worry.
With class time fast approaching, Yun Ling sent Mei a message asking her to help him ask for leave, then quickly headed towards Yuna's house.
Mei, already in the classroom, looked at Yun Ling's message, a little puzzled.
Could it be that she'd gone too far?
Yuna's house wasn't far from Yun Ling's; with his deliberately quickened pace, he arrived in less than two minutes.
Yun Ling climbed the stairs and instantly spotted Yuna crouching in the corner, covered in dirt.
Her eyes were red-rimmed, and her body and face bore several wounds.
Upon seeing Yun Ling appear, she froze for a moment, then hugged herself even tighter, burying her face in her arms.
It seemed she didn't want Yun Ling to see her in her current disheveled state.
"Yun Ling...please...don't look at me..." Yuna could no longer hold back, tears streaming down her face.
She was afraid, afraid that Yun Ling would despise her if he saw her like this, and then she would truly have no one left to rely on in this world.
Yun Ling looked at Yuna, and only then did he realize that Yuna not only suffered bullying at school but also domestic violence at home...
Yuna came from a single-parent family, not because her father had an accident or died, but because she didn't even know who her father was.
She had never seen her father.
She didn't even know what her mother's intentions were in giving birth to her.
Growing up in such a bleak family environment fostered Yuna's extremely introverted and insecure personality.
As a result, she was often bullied at school.
Until she accidentally witnessed Yun Ling fighting back against those bullies, his image was etched into Yuna's heart.
"...Yuna, come home with me." Yun Ling extended his hand to Yuna.
Yuna looked up at the boy smiling at her.
He bent slightly and extended his arm, as if welcoming a beautiful princess.
At that moment, Yuna found salvation for her entire life.
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