After Chen Lin's merciless refusal, Nanmen Lingyue's face flushed even redder, and two trails of humiliated tears slipped down her cheeks.
She was the daughter of a Golden Core cultivator of the Dark Yin Sect. She had offered herself to him, even throwing in a precious thunder-attribute spiritual object, yet this was what she received in return.
She stared coldly at Chen Lin. "What, is my willow-like beauty unworthy of your discerning eye, Daoist Lin? Or do you think I'm a loose woman and find me disgusting?"
Seeing her tear-streaked face, like pear blossoms drenched in rain, Chen Lin hurried to explain. "You've misunderstood, Fellow Daoist Nanmen. With your status and beauty, I never even dreamed I could aspire to someone like you. Under normal circumstances, I would naturally be delighted to win a beauty's heart. But after reaching Foundation Establishment, I changed my cultivation technique. I cannot indulge in women, or my Dao Path will be severed. Please forgive me."
Nanmen Lingyue stood rooted to the spot.
She had never imagined Chen Lin would give such a reason. Yet his expression did not seem feigned, leaving her bitter and frustrated.
She had finally worked up the courage to approach him, only to make a laughingstock of herself.
Moreover, he had clearly fused completely with the spirit fire, so seizing it was impossible. Besides, the Nanmen Lineage no longer wielded its former influence. If they dared attack a Foundation Establishment Talisman Master from the Alliance Quartermaster's Office, they would not meet a good end.
After some thought, she spoke again. "So that's how it is. I misunderstood you, Brother Lin. Since you cannot indulge in women, let's say no more about dual cultivation. How about I propose another condition?"
"What condition?" Chen Lin asked in surprise.
Nanmen Lingyue considered her