I Will Definitely Marry You as My Wife

The two of them chased and teased each other along the way, their laughter and chatter gradually fading as the lively atmosphere calmed.

Their pace slowed, and they eventually stopped together beneath the outer courtyard dormitory building.

The evening breeze brushed gently by, dispelling the day's lingering heat. In the courtyard, the plants swayed softly, and as the number of students passing by dwindled, a sense of ease and leisure permeated the air.

The two found a clean bluestone bench nearby and sat side by side, letting the evening wind blow over them in a quiet, cozy atmosphere.

Su Ming turned his head to look at Zhang Lexuan, whose features were gentle and graceful beside him. His heart stirred; he raised his hand and gave a light wave. With a flicker of light from his storage space, an exquisitely crafted crystal necklace appeared in his palm.

He leaned forward slightly and, with a natural motion, presented the necklace before Zhang Lexuan.

Curiosity instantly welled up in Zhang Lexuan's eyes, and she subconsciously reached out to take it. Most women in this world have a fondness for such lustrous, eye-catching, and delicate ornaments.

She was no exception; the moment her fingertips touched the chain, a sense of affection blossomed within her.

The necklace featured a slender, fluid design, its body wreathed in a warm, soft, silvery-white luster. It was crafted from flawless, transparent crystal.

It was fused with top-tier Spirit Forging metal that had been repeatedly hammered and tempered, with tiny, fragmented starlight shimmering and flowing along the length of the chain.

It felt warm and smooth to the touch, devoid of any cold or rigid sensation, and it even faintly exuded a steady, mellow aura of soul power.

Su Ming watched her examine the necklace in detail and spoke slowly in a soft tone:

"Sister Lexuan, this is a gift I prepared specifically for you. It is a Level 5 defensive Soul Tool that I crafted myself. I have named it the Eternal Chain."

He paused, his tone filled with sincerity and expectation, and continued:

"My cultivation level is not yet high, so this is the best grade I can manage for now. As my strength steadily improves and my soul power grows more profound in the future, I will personally craft an Eternal Chain for you with an even higher grade and stronger defensive capabilities."

Zhang Lexuan gently pinched the necklace, which held such a special meaning, her fingertips tracing the delicate patterns over and over.

Her thoughts surged, a thousand words stuck in her throat, and for a moment, she did not know how to respond to the boy's burning sincerity.

She knew better than anyone that Su Ming had never once hidden his feelings for her; she could see the irrepressible joy and favoritism in the boy's eyes every time they met.

She felt every bit of his meticulous care and consideration in their daily interactions, and she genuinely felt relaxed and happy when she was with Su Ming.

Yet, there was always an insurmountable knot in her heart. Since she was young, she had been the child bride betrothed to Bei Bei—a fate decided long ago.

Even though Bei Bei had long since met someone he truly loved and was unaware of the past, Mu En had personally saved her when she was in dire straits back then.

That debt of gratitude was as heavy as a mountain, and coupled with the promise she had made herself, it made it impossible for her to simply let go of everything and accept this sudden affection.

After struggling internally for a while, Zhang Lexuan gently suppressed the chaotic emotions in her eyes and looked up at the sincere-looking Su Ming.

With a hint of imperceptible melancholy and hesitation in her voice, she asked softly:

"Little Su Ming, you should know about the history between Bei Bei and me. With that kind of relationship between us, do you... truly not mind at all?"

Hearing this sorrowful question, Su Ming did not hesitate in the slightest. His gaze was clear and firm, and he blurted out without a second thought:

"Of course I don't mind at all. Bei Bei already has someone in his heart; he has long since let go of the past.

Whoever Sister Lexuan likes or chooses in the future is your own freedom. I only care about liking Sister Lexuan with peace of mind."

He gazed at Zhang Lexuan with burning eyes, his tone incredibly earnest, every word coming from the bottom of his heart:

"No matter what others say, my feelings will never change. In the future, I will work hard at my cultivation so that I can rightfully and honorably bring Sister Lexuan home as my wife."

The boy's gaze was pure and fiery, and such a direct, solemn confession struck straight into the depths of Zhang Lexuan's heart.

It left her slightly dazed, ripples of panic spreading through her mind.

Although Su Ming had often expressed his feelings directly in the past, he had never been like this.

Speaking so openly and straightforwardly about taking her as his wife caused her heart to fall into total disarray, her mind reeling from his burning, candid affection.

A faint blush quickly climbed onto her delicate cheeks, and even her earlobes were secretly stained with crimson. She was filled with shyness and panic.

Embarrassed and annoyed, she lightly raised her hand and gave Su Ming's arm a playful, coquettish swat. She quickly gathered her composure and scolded him in a flustered tone:

"You brat, you're becoming more and more improper. How can you just say such things? It's getting late, hurry back to your dormitory."

As she finished speaking, fearing that she would lose her composure further if she stayed, she immediately circulated the thick, warm soul power within her. With a light, agile flash, she turned and walked away quickly.

Before she left, she tossed a simple, understated storage ring back toward Su Ming.

A soft, melodious voice drifted back on the evening breeze:

"These are some rare and special metals I happened to find while out on a mission a few days ago. Keep them for your daily Soul Tool crafting."

In just a moment, Zhang Lexuan's figure vanished completely into the night.

Su Ming raised his hand and caught the flying storage ring steadily. He looked in the direction the young girl had left, shook his head helplessly with a smile, and sighed softly:

"Sigh, Sister Lexuan is too easily embarrassed. We had only just started talking properly, and she hurried away."

He carefully tucked the storage ring away—after all, it was something Sister Lexuan had collected for him—and hid his cherished feelings deep in his heart.

He brushed the dust off his pant legs, his heart now filled with joy and warmth. His steps became incredibly light as he strolled toward the dormitory building.

Carrying a heart full of delight, he pushed open the dormitory door. The moment he stepped inside, he saw Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi huddled together, their heads close as they whispered something in low voices.

Both of them wore expressions of keen interest, clearly conspiring about some amusing secret.

Seeing Su Ming push the door open, the two immediately ceased their chatter and hurried over without a word, their eyes brimming with intense gossip.

Xu Sanshi, always straightforward and extroverted, couldn't hold back any longer. He asked with a playful, teasing tone:

"Su Ming, hurry up and come clean. You were alone with Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan downstairs in the Outer Court for so long.

Have you truly fallen for Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan from the Inner Court, and are you genuinely in love with her?"

Bei Bei also leaned in, his face filled with genuine urgency as he quickly added:

"Su Ming, if you truly have feelings for Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan, you can just say it openly. I will definitely do everything in my power to help bring you two together; I won't stand in your way at all."

Bei Bei had been completely unaware of his engagement to Senior Sister before he could remember, only learning of it after he had fallen in love with Tang Ya.

Now, Bei Bei only hoped to completely resolve the awkward relationship between them and let everyone put their grievances to rest.

He was now even more desperate to hear Su Ming's honest thoughts, waiting quietly for his answer.

On one side was Xu Sanshi's relentless teasing and questioning, and on the other was Bei Bei, his eyes filled with anxiety and anticipation as he awaited a reply.

Watching the two of them, Su Ming couldn't help but feel both amused and exasperated.