The side effects of the Youthful Return Spiritual Furnace vanished, and Sheng Lingxin's cultivation and memories fully returned.
After learning of Ye Tian's strength from Sheng Yue, Sheng Lingxin had no choice but to accept this son-in-law.
After all, there was nothing he could do even if he refused.
Ye Tian held Cai'er's hand and smiled calmly.
"Chief, you're too polite. This is what I should do."
"Perhaps we'll return to Demon Extermination Pass before long. Besides, I'll take good care of Cai'er."
Hearing Ye Tian's words, Sheng Lingxin's lips moved slightly.
After a long while, he nodded gently.
"Thank you."
Though they had known each other for only a short time, Ye Tian had already won him over through his actions.
Sheng Lingxin firmly believed that no matter when it was, Ye Tian would do everything in his power to protect his daughter.
"Cai'er, can Mother hug you?"
Lan Yanyu stepped forward and cautiously asked, her voice clearly choked with sobs and pleading.
Cai'er remained expressionless.
Yet when she saw Lan Yanyu's demeanor, something within her heart stirred.
She instinctively turned to look at Ye Tian.
Ye Tian said nothing. A faint smile rested on his face, and his gaze was incredibly gentle.
After a brief silence.
Cai'er still chose to shake her head in refusal, her voice as cold as ever. "No. Ye Tian, let's go."
"Chief, Commander Lan, we'll take our leave first."
Ye Tian nodded lightly. After giving Sheng Lingxin and Lan Yanyu a slight nod, he led Cai'er into the carriage.
Behind them, Lan Yanyu covered her lips as tears had already streamed from her eyes.
"Cai'er still isn't willing to forgive us."
Sheng Lingxin's expression dimmed, and he felt just as miserable.
"Perhaps we really were wrong," Sheng Lingxin sighed softly, reaching out to