Desperate Xiao Wu: Lin Yan, take me with you!

Inside the room.

The previously cheerful atmosphere plummeted to freezing point, and Lin Yan's expression turned so dark it could drip water.

Honestly, he had previously thought Ning Rongrong liked him enough to stand by his side unconditionally; after all, the spirit she showed yesterday, willing to sacrifice her life, could not have been fake.

But judging by Ning Rongrong's reaction just now, Lin Yan suddenly felt he had been a bit narcissistic.

She seemed to care more about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, otherwise, she wouldn't have asked that question instinctively...

Lin Yan took a deep breath and then spoke.

"You know your father best; given his nature, he won't easily give up on the secrets I hold."

"I'll ask again: if a conflict arises between us in the future, will you help him or me?"

"Of course I'll help you..."

Ning Rongrong gave the affirmative answer instinctively.

But she was met only with Lin Yan's deepening gaze.

"You aren't stupid; you should know that the issue this time is far from that simple."

The two fell into silence once more.

Ning Rongrong bit her lower lip hard, tears swirling incessantly in her eyes.

Yes, her two grandfathers had already met Lin Yan, and both sides had laid their cards on the table; the question at hand no longer carried its original meaning.

So... was it to be like Zhu Zhuqing, abandoning her original identity to follow Lin Yan wholeheartedly?

Or was it to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and continue being their little princess?

Warm light shone in the room; although the three of them lying on the bed should have been a warm and romantic scene, the atmosphere was now incredibly heavy.

Just then, a knock sounded at the door.

"Who is it?"

"It's me, Xiao Wu."

Lin Yan frowned slightly but put on his pajamas and rolled out of bed.

He figured the little rabbit must have been dwelling on yesterday's events and wouldn't rest until she got to the bottom of it.

He glanced back at Zhu Zhuqing, signaling her to remain silent, then looked at Ning Rongrong.

"Think it over before you answer me. Sometimes, you cannot have your cake and eat it too."

With that, he pushed the door open and stepped out.

The room fell into silence, and Ning Rongrong could no longer hold back, bursting into tears.

She buried herself in Zhu Zhuqing's arms, her tears flowing uncontrollably.

"Zhuqing, I can't bear to leave my two grandfathers."

Zhu Zhuqing felt helpless about this.

Lin Yan had told her about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; it was clear they would be enemies in the future.

Ning Fengzhi had to consider the feelings of Sword and Bone Douluo for the time being and couldn't do anything to Lin Yan, but given time, that man would surely find other ways...

"Sigh~"

"As for your father... I don't know how to advise you, so you'll have to make your own decision."

"Lin Yan has been good enough to us; I hope you don't do anything foolish."

Though Zhu Zhuqing felt for Ning Rongrong's situation, she cared more about Lin Yan.

This was evident from her attitude.

"But I really can't bear to leave them, wuwuwu~"

"Those are the two grandfathers who watched me grow up!"

Seeing Ning Rongrong still in this state, Zhu Zhuqing sighed helplessly and whispered a comfort.

"Lin Yan told me that he can tolerate the hostility from Sword and Bone Douluo, as that hostility comes from the doting of elders, but your father alone..."

"I had already heard a bit about that man back when I was in the Star Luo Empire."

The major powers on the continent were well aware of what kind of person Ning Fengzhi was.

Don't let his usual gentle demeanor and constant smile fool you; he was the person all the major powers hated most.

A knife hidden in a smile! A hypocrite! A level 79 Soul Saint who had two Super Douluo tied firmly to his leash—one could only imagine how formidable his methods were.

It was fortunate that Ning Rongrong hadn't inherited his personality, or Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't have dared to converse with her.

Under the covers, Zhu Zhuqing held Ning Rongrong, comforting the young girl like a big sister.

"Rongrong, your situation is indeed different from mine. I don't have relatives who cherish me, so I didn't have many concerns when making my choice."

"But! Even if I did, I would always stand on Lin Yan's side."

"I don't know how else to advise you; like Lin Yan said, you cannot have your cake and eat it too. You should make your decision as soon as possible."

Ning Rongrong's breathing gradually steadied as she curled up in Zhu Zhuqing's arms, slowly regaining her composure.

"Have you made your decision?"

"Father, why must you insist on going against Lin Yan!"

On the other side.

Lin Yan followed Xiao Wu to her room, and the two sat facing each other on the sofa.

Lin Yan spoke first, "What is it?"

Xiao Wu kept her head lowered; the private setting gave her a bit more courage, and in the end, she asked that question.

"Why did you have Zhu Zhuqing tell me yesterday that people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had arrived?"

Hearing this, Lin Yan let out a soft sigh.

"Must you ask this? Knowing won't do you any good."

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Wu felt as if she were sitting on pins and needles, and a few strands of her hair even stood on end.

She looked at Lin Yan with trembling pupils.

"You knew everything? Then why..."

Lin Yan did not hide a thing, laying out everything he knew regarding Xiao Wu.

"Tang San's father is a Title Douluo. He discovered you six years ago and has been keeping you in captivity as a soul ring for Tang San."

"As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast from the Star Dou Forest, Ah Yin, the Blue Silver Emperor, sacrificed herself for Tang San's father. He wants you to use the same method to become Tang San's soul ring."

"That is why I had no opportunity to act, though, of course, I had no desire to do so either."

Lin Yan's words were shocking; after just a few sentences, Xiao Wu began to tremble uncontrollably, her face turning deathly pale.

"You... is all of this true?"

Watching Xiao Wu in such a state of fear that she could barely speak, Lin Yan shook his head slightly, feeling a sense of helplessness.

"Believe it or not, that is up to you."

"I helped you yesterday simply out of camaraderie; I didn't want to see you perish too soon."

"Furthermore, I also didn't want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to get their hands on you."

Lin Yan's tone was neither warm nor cold, arguably quite flat and devoid of emotional color.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu burst into tears on the spot.

So, her identity as a soul beast had indeed been exposed, and she had been under surveillance for six years.

It turned out that from the moment she stepped into the human world, she had been viewed as nothing more than a soul ring and soul bone. It was laughable that for these past six years, she had treated Tang San like a brother.

It was all just her own wishful thinking...

Now, unable to even protect herself, how could she ever avenge her mother?

Thinking of the brother she treated as family, whose father had long viewed her as a soul ring, Xiao Wu felt as though her entire world had plunged into darkness.

If Lin Yan hadn't told her these things, she didn't know how far things would have spiraled.

Perhaps she would have achieved her revenge through Tang San's hand, or perhaps one day she would have discovered the truth and returned to the Star Dou Forest...

Or perhaps, she would have woken up tomorrow morning only to be harvested as a soul ring!

Despair spread through her heart. Xiao Wu trembled, looking both helpless and pitiful.

It was in this darkest moment of her life that she looked toward Lin Yan.

"Lin Yan! Take me away! I don't want to stay by Tang San's side anymore."

PS: The author has realized their mistakes and listened to everyone's feedback!

Ning Rongrong will soon make a clean break and sever ties with her sect.

Regarding the Talisman issue, a rule will be added later: once the ability is mastered, it can be summoned at will, similar to releasing a soul skill.

The author will be extremely cautious with the upcoming plot, striving to provide everyone with a good reading experience.

Finally, asking for some free tickets and update reminders, thank you all!