"I suffered some injuries, but instead turned misfortune into fortune." Lin Che explained half-truthfully, "The corpses of those Xuanjian Sect people made quite good supplements."
Guo Xiang took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock in her heart.
She looked at the young man before her, then at her granddaughter's shy yet happy appearance, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
"Good... good... good!" She said "good" three times in succession, "This old woman indeed didn't misjudge you. Jiayin following you is her blessing."
She turned to Luo Jiayin and spoke earnestly, "Girl, Lin Che is a person who values affection and righteousness, and possesses such talent. You must cherish him well, don't play petty tricks."
Luo Jiayin's face was as red as a ripe apple, "Grandmother, how could I..."
"Could not?" Guo Xiang laughed, "Can your little thoughts hide from this old woman?"
[System: Detecting target being teased by elder, shyness value +100, happiness value +200.]
Lin Che seized the opportunity and said, "Palace Master, rest assured, this junior will never let Jiayin down. After dealing with the Xuanjian Sect remnants, this junior will formally propose marriage with three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts, and marry Jiayin with full ceremony."
"Having this intention is good." Guo Xiang nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject, "However... what are your plans regarding the Xuanjian Sect's main branch?"
"After this battle, Xuanjian Sect's elites have been completely wiped out, their vitality severely damaged. I'm afraid they no longer have any presentable combat power left." Lin Che's eyes flashed with cold light, "Even if they don't come looking for me, I will go to the Xuanyu Realm to settle accounts with them."
Guo Xiang's expression changed, urgently saying, "The Xuanyu Realm? That's a continent one level higher than our Canglan Realm. There, Void Piercing stage cultivators are as common as dogs, Void Refinement stage experts walk the streets, and there are no lack of Mahayana stage ancestors. If you rashly go there, you'll invite fatal disaster with a single misstep."
"Palace Master, rest assured." Lin Che's expression was determined, "This junior has his own discretion. Moreover, some grudges must be settled personally."
He tightly held Luo Jiayin's hand, his gaze firm, "Jiayin's cultivation recovery requires massive resources. Xuanjian Sect's accumulated wealth over the years is perfect for this purpose. As for danger... since the day I stepped onto the cultivation path, I have never feared death."
Guo Xiang was silent for a long time, finally sighing, "Forget it, this old woman shouldn't interfere too much in you young people's affairs. But remember, Emei Palace will always be your backing. If you truly encounter life-or-death crises, crush this jade talisman, and this old woman will immediately rush over."
She handed Lin Che an azure jade talisman, engraved with complex teleportation formation patterns.
"Thank you, Palace Master." Lin Che accepted it solemnly, "This junior will remember it in his heart."
[System: Detecting host has obtained powerful backing ×1, survival rate +15%.]
Guo Xiang looked at their tightly clasped hands, a hint of teasing flashing in her eyes, "Since you two have already... then stay in my Emei Palace. This old woman's back mountain quiet room is rich with spiritual qi, perfect for Jiayin's cultivation recovery."
Luo Jiayin's pretty face instantly turned completely red, "Grandmother! We..."
"What's wrong? Unwilling to accompany this old woman?" Guo Xiang deliberately put on a stern face, "Or do you think my Emei Palace's beds are less comfortable than your Slaughter God Pavilion's?"
Lin Che immediately bowed, "The Palace Master's kindness is overwhelming, this junior dares not refuse. Moreover, this junior also wants to take this opportunity to spend more time with Jiayin."
[System: Detecting host's shamelessness thickness +100, shameless value +200.]
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Emei Palace, rear mountain separate courtyard.
Moonlight like water sprinkled on the exquisite courtyard. This was the residence Guo Xiang specially arranged for the two, surrounded by spirit gathering formations, the spiritual qi so rich it was almost liquefying into mist.
Lin Che sat cross-legged on the bed couch, his thunder-source Nascent Soul slowly circulating, sorting out Luo Jiayin's damaged meridians. Under the dual nourishment of dual cultivation and thunder-source power, her cultivation had recovered to Nascent Soul Peak, only one step away from Void Piercing.
"Hu..." Luo Jiayin exhaled a breath of turbid air, her beautiful eyes opening, "At this speed, I can return to Void Piercing tomorrow."
"No rush." Lin Che reached out to pull her into his embrace, "Take it slow, the foundation must be solid."
"Of course you're not rushed." Luo Jiayin rolled her eyes at him, "You're already at late Void Piercing, while I'm still struggling in the Nascent Soul realm."
[System: Detecting target's sour feelings, recommend host immediately comfort, otherwise may trigger "domestic violence" scenario.]
"Jealous?" Lin Che gently scraped her nose, "The stronger your husband is, the better he can protect you."
"Who's jealous!" Luo Jiayin became angry from embarrassment and bit his shoulder.
"Hisss—" Lin Che sucked in cold air, "Are you a dog?"
"I'll bite you!" she said unclearly, "Who told you to always bully me."
[System: Detecting host suffering "domestic violence", damage value 0.01%, recommend host enjoy the process.]
Lin Che flipped over and pinned her on the bed, grinning evilly, "Then I'll bully you to my heart's content now."
The gauze curtains fell, spring scenery was enchanting.
[System: Detecting host's kidney function index -50, target's moaning index +100. Warning: This is Emei Palace, recommend host show some restraint.]
"Scram!" Lin Cursed within his consciousness, "I'm in my own room, what business is it of yours!"
[System: Tch, good intentions treated as ill intent. This system can't be bothered to watch.]
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At the same time, Emei Palace's main hall.
Guo Xiang sat alone on the main seat, holding a communication jade slip in her hand, her expression uncertain.
An aged voice came from the jade slip, "Palace Master, news from the Xuanyu Realm says the Xuanjian Sect's main sect is enraged and has dispatched eight great law protector elders, led by the Great Elder at Void Refinement Peak. They are expected to arrive in the Canglan Realm in three days."
"Eight great law protectors..." Guo Xiang sucked in a breath of cold air, "Those are Xuanjian Sect's most elite forces, each at Void Refinement cultivation. Can Lin Che... handle it?"
She was silent for a long time, finally sighing, "Forget it, since this brat dares to make such bold claims, he surely has his trump cards. All this old woman can do is try her best to protect him."
She took out another blood-colored jade slip and said in a deep voice, "Transmit the order: gather all Emei Palace's combat power. In three days, follow this old woman to the Slaughter God Pavilion to protect Lin Che!"
[Chapter 41 Complete]