Lin Yi'an

"Lin Yu, you're back!" Seeing Lin Yu appear, Xiao Xun'er skipped over to him.

After leaving Jia Nan Academy's encampment, Lin Yu went straight to Xiao Xun'er's residence.

"Honestly, Jia Nan Academy is far too arrogant. They killed someone on my territory and still refuse to take responsibility. Just because they're from Jia Nan Academy, they even said I was meddling in other people's business. I'm furious."

"Don't be angry, Lin Yu. It takes time to change people." As Xiao Xun'er spoke, she smoothed out the wrinkles in Lin Yu's clothes.

"For commoners, this is a blessing, but for those with status, it touches upon their interests. It is impossible to completely change people. We can only hope they hold fast to the moral bottom line in their hearts." Xiao Xun'er carefully consoled Lin Yu.

Listening to Xiao Xun'er's words, Lin Yu could not help but sigh. Wasn't this just like married life? This was even happier than coming home after a day of work to a hot, filling meal!

"Xun'er, thank you." Lin Yu interrupted Xiao Xun'er's eloquent speech and looked at her gently.

Xiao Xun'er gave Lin Yu a sweet smile. "Lin Yu, there's no need to say thank you between us."

Lin Yu wrapped his arms around Xiao Xun'er and leaned in to kiss her.

Just as Lin Yu's lips were about to touch Xiao Xun'er's, she stopped him and coquettishly said, "Not here, Lin Yu. There are still people around!"

Only then did Lin Yu remember that Lin Yi'an was still here. But then he recalled that she had not woken up yet, so he chuckled and said to Xiao Xun'er, "It's fine, it's fine. She's not awake yet!"

Then Lin Yu and Xiao Xun'er kissed.

"Lin Yu, when are we leaving?" Xiao Xun'er sat on Lin Yu's lap, her head resting against his shoulder as she asked timidly.

That intense kiss just now had really taken a lot out of them. No wonder people said kissing could help one lose weight.

"It's up to you! The affairs of God Extermination Hall can be left to the servants now. I can leave whenever!"

Xiao Xun'er traced circles on Lin Yu's chest. "Then shall we leave the day after tomorrow?"

Xiao Xun'er could no longer wait to travel with Lin Yu. The two had lived together for eight years, yet even when they went out for fun, they had never once left Wutan City. Now that they could finally leave, she was naturally eager.

"Alright! Whatever you say!" Lin Yu smiled and pinched Xiao Xun'er's nose.

Then he carried her to his room, and the two went to sleep. Of course, they did nothing.

This was not the first or second time they had slept together like this. The two had a tacit understanding and did not do anything improper.

The next day

"Ahh, that feels so good." Lin Yi'an stretched lazily and slowly sat up from the bed.

This was the most peaceful sleep she had had in days. Over the past few days, she had been immersed in the pain of losing her family. Forget sleeping—even when she merely closed her eyes to rest, she would see those terrifying scenes.

"Where am I?" Lin Yi'an looked over the unfamiliar surroundings. Xiao Xun'er's bedroom was mainly decorated in pink, and one glance was enough to tell that it belonged to a girl.

"Yesterday... I think I cried in the Hall Master's arms." At the thought, Lin Yi'an's pretty face flushed red. To be able to cry in the Hall Master's embrace—who knew how many lifetimes of blessings she must have cultivated for such fortune?

"You're awake?" At that moment, a graceful figure entered the room.

"Mm... and you are?" Lin Yi'an looked curiously at the gorgeously dressed woman before her.

"My name is Xiao Xun'er. What about you?" Xiao Xun'er also looked over the woman Lin Yu had brought back yesterday.

"Oh, my name is... Lin Yi'an..." Lin Yi'an spoke quietly, with little confidence.

Hm? She had the same surname as Lin Yu! No wonder Lin Yu had brought her back.

"Alright, hurry up and wash your face. Girls should dress up nicely!" Yesterday, Xiao Xun'er had only roughly cleaned her up. Lin Yi'an was still filthy now, and Xiao Xun'er could not stand the sight of it. She pulled her up, fetched her a basin of water to wash her face, and then helped dress her up.

After being properly dressed up, Lin Yi'an was actually quite beautiful. Beneath her high nose bridge hung eyes as brilliant as stars, while her little pink lips were even more captivating.

"You're quite pretty! Why do you always look like that?" Xiao Xun'er did not know what Lin Yi'an had gone through. Yesterday, she had been too busy enjoying herself with Lin Yu and had forgotten to ask.

"I wasn't like this before..." Lin Yi'an lowered her head, tears streaming down uncontrollably.

Xiao Xun'er: Fuck, what did I say?

"Hey, hey, hey, don't cry..." Xiao Xun'er panicked a little. She had never dealt with this kind of situation before. Though she was a girl herself, when it came to handling a crying girl, she truly had no idea what to do.

"I'm sorry..." Lin Yi'an knew she had lost her composure and hurriedly apologized.

"It's fine, it's fine. Just don't cry..." Xiao Xun'er hurriedly waved her little hands, completely at a loss.

"What happened?" Lin Yu's voice sounded at that moment.

"Lin Yu, you're back!" Upon hearing Lin Yu's voice, Xiao Xun'er seemed to have found her savior. She hurried over to him and looked at him with a pleading expression.

"What happened?" Seeing Xiao Xun'er's innocent, pleading gaze, Lin Yu was both curious and amused. What could possibly stump their young miss?

"Well... well, I made Lin Yi'an cry... I swear I absolutely didn't mean it that way. She just started crying while we were talking..." Xiao Xun'er poked her fingers together in front of her chest as she spoke innocently.

"Pfft, hahaha!" Lin Yu burst out laughing.

"What's so funny? You're awful!" Xiao Xun'er angrily pounded Lin Yu's chest.

"Alright, alright, I won't laugh, I won't laugh. It's just that you're too adorable, Xun'er. Hahaha..."

"You're still laughing! I'm ignoring you!" Xiao Xun'er puffed out her cheeks and turned her head away.

"Alright, alright. Come in with me!" As he spoke, he took Xiao Xun'er's hand and led her into the room.

As soon as they entered, they saw Lin Yi'an secretly wiping away her tears.

When Lin Yi'an saw Lin Yu enter, she stood up and fiercely wiped away her tears. Then she knelt on one knee before him and said through tears, "Please forgive me, Hall Master Jun Yi. This little woman is truly too heartbroken. I did not wish to lose my composure like this..."

Lin Yu stepped forward and helped her up. "There's no need for this. I've already brought that man to justice! His corpse is hanging at the city gates. I'm sorry I couldn't let you kill him with your own hands."

Hearing Lin Yu's words, Lin Yi'an cried even harder, tears of overwhelming joy streaming down her face. "Thank you, thank you, Hall Master Jun Yi, for helping me kill that man. This little woman is already so happy—how could I possibly blame you?"

"Ah..." Lin Yu sighed and pulled Lin Yi'an into his arms.

Xiao Xun'er watched Lin Yu's actions. She did not feel jealous, only a little surprised.

"From now on, call me Brother!" Lin Yu said, patting Lin Yi'an on the back.

Lin Yi'an stared at Lin Yu in disbelief. "Hall Master Jun Yi?"

"Call me Brother!" Lin Yu said with a smile.

"Waaah~" Lin Yi'an suddenly threw herself into Lin Yu's embrace. "Brother..."

Although Lin Yi'an was older than Lin Yu, that did not stop him from taking her as his younger sister. ()

"..."

"Miss, the clan leader has sent word. He wants you to return!" Ling Ying knelt before Xiao Xun'er.

"Elder Ling... I don't want to go back..." She had only just reunited with Lin Yu after being separated from him for half a year, and now her clan wanted her to return again...

"This..." Ling Ying was also somewhat troubled.

"Elder Ling, I promised Brother Lin Yu that I would accompany him when he leaves. You've received Brother Lin Yu's help before too, so..." Xiao Xun'er tried her best to persuade Ling Ying.

"Alright, then... I'll try my best to delay them for a few more years."

"Hehe, Elder Ling is the best!"