Confession

Shi Lan's strength had grown far faster than Shi Tianlu had ever imagined.

In less than two years, she had reached the late Earthly Fiend Realm, surpassing even Shi Feng by a full measure. And her true combat prowess was even more astonishing.

Shi Tianlu had already heard that Shi Lan had fought and slain a Heavenly Astral Realm monster on the battlefield.

With talent like hers, she no longer needed to rely on anyone. In time, she would naturally be able to protect the Shi Clan.

That being the case, Shi Feng's presence was no longer so important.

Shi Tianlu couldn't rely on his own daughter while still pinning his hopes on an outsider—even if that "outsider" was someone he had watched grow up and personally raised.

All along, Shi Tianlu had seen Shi Feng's feelings for Shi Lan as clearly as day. But he had never brought them up, fearing that Shi Feng's presence might have a bad influence on her.

That had been true before, and it was even more so now.

How many heaven-blessed women had been bound by threads of affection, heartsick over love, and shipwrecked on the road of martial cultivation?

Thinking of Shi Lan's sometimes aloof reactions, Shi Tianlu couldn't help feeling a flicker of worry. He subconsciously touched his temple.

It was naturally good not to be troubled by love. But if that meant severing all affection and desire, that would be taking things too far.

"Clan Head, I have a favor to ask."

Shi Feng's voice interrupted Shi Tianlu's thoughts.

Shi Tianlu came back to himself and looked at Shi Feng, momentarily taken aback. Shi Feng's expression was utterly serious, his gaze unwavering.

"Go ahead."

Shi Feng let out a soft breath and lowered his eyes slightly. "I've been in love