"Sigh." A faint sigh echoed among the flowers.
Ye Lingling sat under a ten-thousand-year-old Nine-Hearted Begonia tree, holding a petal in her hand, her eyes vacant.
She wore plain black clothes, and her face was still covered by that mysterious black veil, revealing only a pair of eyes as clear as autumn waters.
"Everyone has become a god, but what about me?"
Ye Lingling looked down at her palm, where a cluster of green light flickered, yet it could never condense into a Godhead.
"The Nine-Hearted Life Begonia is said to be immortal, but the difficulty of becoming a god is simply too great."
"If I were a mortal, perhaps I could have accompanied Teacher through this life."
"But he is now the Supreme God King, possessing endless longevity."
"And I," a hint of despair flashed in Ye Lingling's eyes, "will eventually grow old and die."
"I don't want him to see me with white hair and a withered face. Instead of that, it's better to keep my distance now and dutifully remain a proper disciple."
Just as Ye Lingling was wallowing in self-pity and preparing to get up and return to her room to isolate herself again...
"Who says you have no way to become a god?"
A domineering yet warm voice suddenly rang out amidst the sea of flowers.
Ye Lingling's delicate body trembled violently as she looked up in disbelief.
Amidst the rain of petals falling from the sky, Lin Yuan arrived, dressed in white and treading upon the flowers.
He didn't use divine force to fly; instead, like a mortal, he walked step by step toward Ye Lingling.
"Teacher, I..." Ye Lingling wanted to bow.
"Shh."
Lin Yuan extended his index finger, gently pressing it against her veil. Through the black fabric, he touched her warm lips.
"In my presence, there is no need for such formalities."
Lin Yuan sat down beside her, looking at the garden full of begonia flowers, and said softly:
"Lingling, do you know?"
"In this Canglan Academy, if I had to choose the person who makes my heart ache the most..."
"...it wouldn't be Xiao Wu, nor Rongrong, but you."
Ye Lingling froze, her exposed eyes instantly filling with tears.
"Why? I have a withdrawn personality, I don't like to talk, and I always wear a veil. I'm not likable at all."
"Because you are too sensible." Lin Yuan turned his head, staring at her with burning eyes:
"So sensible that it makes one's heart ache."
"You are always giving silently, yet you never ask for anything in return."
"Even when facing the difficulty of becoming a god, you endure it alone, never coming to ask me if I have prepared anything for you."
Having her inner thoughts exposed, Ye Lingling's body trembled slightly.
So, Teacher knew all along. So, he had always been paying attention to her.
"Teacher," Ye Lingling's voice choked, "I cannot become a god. I am not worthy of you."
"Even though my Spirit has evolved, the restrictions are still too strong, and my talent is limited. On my own, I simply cannot find a suitable God Position."
Lin Yuan smiled and reached out. In his palm, a seven-colored orb containing the vitality of creation slowly emerged.
"I have a way to help you, even to make you the true Goddess of Life."
Goddess of Life:???
"But, if you become a god, are you willing to become mine?"
Lin Yuan didn't continue, just quietly watching her.
Though simple-minded, Ye Lingling understood Lin Yuan's meaning. Her cheeks instantly turned burning hot, as if even the black veil was about to ignite.
"Teacher... no, Husband."
The black veil on Ye Lingling's face slid off.
The moment the veil fell, even Lin Yuan, who had seen countless beauties, couldn't help but hold his breath.
Beauty—a breathtaking beauty.
Even though this wasn't the first time he had seen it.
Different from Xiao Wu's sweetness or Zhuqing's cold elegance.
Ye Lingling's beauty was an ultimate blend of fragility and holiness.
Her features were as delicate as if carved from the most perfect crystal, and her skin was so pale it was almost translucent, yet it carried a pitiable fragility.
Especially those tearful eyes, which seemed to contain all the tenderness and sorrow in the World.
At this moment, this exquisite face was tinged with a faint crimson, like begonia flowers blooming in the snow.
"Husband, do I look good?" Ye Lingling asked somewhat uneasily.
"You look beautiful," Lin Yuan praised sincerely.
Hearing this compliment, Ye Lingling finally revealed a shy smile. That smile was like the melting of ice and snow, or the blooming of a hundred flowers.
"Then, please cherish me, Husband."
Ye Lingling closed her eyes and slightly tilted her head back, looking as if she were waiting to be plucked.
Lin Yuan no longer hesitated, leaning down to kiss those cool lips... That night, the flowers in the Begonia Courtyard bloomed with exceptional glamour.
Lin Yuan did not bring Ye Lingling back to the Star Plucking Tower.
Because this was the place that suited her best.
With the sky as their quilt, the earth as their mat, and the sea of flowers as their bed.
The divine force within Lin Yuan's body transformed into the purest fountain of life, continuously pouring into Ye Lingling's body.
"Mmm, Husband."
"This is the power of life, Lingling. Guide it."
Subsequently, Ye Lingling's Spirit actually evolved once again.
Spirit Evolution: Eternal Divine Begonia!
The evolved Spirit was no longer just about healing; it now involved the supreme laws of "Eternal Life" and "Resurrection"!
"Husband."
This feeling of Spirit evolution caused Ye Lingling to completely lose herself.
The usually taciturn, cold, and withdrawn girl was now beneath Lin Yuan.
Her flexibility was excellent, and she gave her all every time.
"Lingling, look at me."
"From now on, you don't need to wear a veil anymore."
"Your beauty belongs only to me, but the World should also see your smile."
"Mhm, I'll listen to everything Husband says."
Witnessed by the rain of flowers, Ye Lingling completed her transformation from a mortal to a deity.
The spirit power within her body surged wildly until she reached Rank 100 and became a god!
...The next morning, the morning mist in the Begonia Courtyard had not yet dissipated.
Lin Yuan leaned against the flower tree, holding the still-sleeping Ye Lingling in his arms.
At this time, she was draped in a white robe, and the black veil was discarded carelessly on the grass nearby.
Her sleeping face was peaceful and beautiful, with a hint of a satisfied smile on her lips.
Her original melancholic temperament had vanished, replaced by a vibrant, hydrated glow.
Like a withered begonia that had finally been nourished by sweet rain, she had regained her vitality.
"Mmm."
Ye Lingling's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes.
When she saw Lin Yuan's doting gaze, the memories of last night instantly flooded her mind—especially her bold actions amidst the sea of flowers
(End of Chapter)
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