A Strong Dose! It Had to Be the Most Potent Medicine!

Lin Xia's tense body gradually relaxed.

He didn't push them away. Instead, he raised the hand that Ye Lingling had held, gently grasped her cool fingertips, and gave a silent response.

With his other hand raised, he ruffled Dugu Yan's dark green short hair that was resting on his shoulder with a resigned helplessness, and then patted Hu Liena's hand that was tightly hugging his arm in a comforting manner.

"Never mind... it's alright now."

Lin Xia's voice was heavy with fatigue and slightly hoarse, but her tone was calm.

"It is indeed my fault... I have been suppressing my feelings, failing to confront my own heart, and failing to provide you with enough security. This led you... to resort to this method."

Lin Xia looked at the three faces that had instantly lifted, filled with tension and anticipation, shook her head, and glanced at their eyes.

"Don't worry, I'm not angry. It's just... don't do that again, it's really scary."

His tolerance and understanding finally put the three women's minds at ease.

A surge of immense joy welled up within me, and my eyes instantly filled with light.

"Never again! Never again!"

Hu Liena burst into laughter through her tears, shook her head vigorously, and her fox-like eyes curved into crescent moons.

"Hehe, I knew Lin Xia, you're the best!"

Dugu Yan raised her head, her face devoid of any remorse, only a triumphant, radiant smile remained, and she even gave him a light, smug bite on the shoulder.

Although Ye Lingling didn't speak, she gripped his hand even tighter, and a reassuring and beautiful smile bloomed on her usually cool face.

A warm, intimate feeling, as if they had survived a catastrophe, filled the room.

But Lin Xia's gaze did not completely relax. He took a deep breath and looked at the three women who were closely nestled beside him, his expression becoming unusually serious and earnest.

"But."

Lin Xia's voice was low and solemn.

"Have you really thought this through? Are you really able to accept it? This path... will be incredibly difficult. I can't give up on Teacher Bibi Dong, and I certainly can't give up on Sister Qian Renxue Xue'er!"

"They... are an inseparable part of my life. This responsibility and affection will guide me no matter how difficult the road ahead! This means..."

Lin Xia's sharp gaze swept over each of them.

"In the future, we may face not only overwhelming public criticism and immense pressure from within the Spirit Hall, but also unimaginable resistance, pain, and even... hatred from the two of them themselves."

"This path is destined to be fraught with thorns, and may even lead to your utter destruction! Have you... really thought this through? It's not too late to regret it now!"

Lin Xia made no attempt to hide anything, laying bare the cruelest and most difficult reality before them.

Love is a sweet impulse, but the Abyss of reality requires them to have the courage to face it side by side.

The smiles on the three women's faces faded slightly, but the light in their eyes did not diminish at all; on the contrary, it became even more determined!

They looked at each other and saw the same determination in each other's eyes.

This is not just about love for Lin Xia, but also about their choices regarding their future aspirations!

Hu Liena spoke first, her voice resolute and decisive, carrying the resolve of a candidate for sainthood.

"Of course we accept! From the moment you swore last night to break free of your shackles, we've already made up our minds!"

Her eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.

"If His Holiness the Pope and His Highness can coexist, why can't we be by your side? It's just worldly rules, isn't it? Let's break them! We'll break them together with you!"

Dugu Yan nodded vigorously, her dark green pupils flashing with an almost wild light.

"What are you afraid of? I'll brave any danger with you! Whether it's Qian Renxue Bibi Dong, we'll work together to resolve their inner conflicts! I refuse to believe there's any road in this world that can't be traversed! As long as you, Lin Xia, dare to walk it, we dare to follow!"

Ye Lingling raised her head, meeting Lin Xia's scrutinizing gaze, her voice clear yet firm as a rock.

"Where love resides, there is no regret, no matter how many times. We chose you, we chose this path. Thorns or Abyss, the Nine Heart Begonia will soothe your wounds."

She paused, then added:

"Moreover, helping you and them... is also helping ourselves."

The last sentence reveals their deepest thoughts—only if Lin Xia successfully opens up a third path that can accommodate Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue can their future be realized!

They are not sacrificing themselves, but investing in their own ambitions!

Looking at the unwavering determination in their eyes and listening to their resounding and unyielding declarations, Lin Xia's last bit of doubt completely vanished.

A warm current, mixed with a tremendous sense of responsibility and an unprecedented sense of strength, surged from the depths of my heart, instantly washing away all weariness and confusion.

He now has three more companions who are willing to fight alongside him against the entire world and against the most solid ethical barriers!

They are beautiful, powerful, and resourceful; more importantly, they share his ambition and courage to challenge the rules!

"Good!"

Lin Xia's voice suddenly rose, carrying a sharpness that seemed to break through the clouds and boundless ambition for the future.

He sat up abruptly, his strong arms reaching out to pull Hu Liena and Dugu Yan into his embrace.

Hu Liena let out a small gasp, then obediently leaned against his broad chest, her cheek pressed against his warm skin.

Dugu Yan let out an excited "woof" and hugged him back even tighter.

Ye Lingling was gently pulled by his other arm, her shoulder wrapped around his, and she obediently leaned against him.

The Morning Sun shone brightly through the window lattice, illuminating the four people entwined together.

Lin Xia lowered her head, her deep and resolute gaze sweeping over the three beautiful and determined faces in her arms.

"Then... let's walk together!"

A deep, powerful voice echoed in the warm room, like a clarion call to challenge fate.

"Find that path! Break all shackles! Protect all those we cherish!"

"No matter the cost!"

"Together!"

After confirming their feelings for each other, the four immediately began discussing how to help Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue overcome their misunderstandings.

"What should we do now?"

Hu Liena broke the silence first, her fox-like eyes gleaming with shrewdness, the haze of emotion gone.

"His Holiness the Pope... the Rakshasa could turn against him at any moment, and His Highness's wounds are even deeper than the bone."

She deliberately ignored the taboo relationship Bibi Dong and Lin Xia, only mentioning status and potential risks, which was the safest entry point.

Dugu Yan clenched her fists tightly, her dark green eyes burning with an almost fanatical determination.

"They have to let go! Let go of those damn rules and inner conflicts! Otherwise, what will happen to Lin Xia? He'll be torn apart!"

She glanced at Lin Xia's pale profile, her tone resolute.

"Use drastic measures! The strongest ones are needed! Let them see clearly what they'll be like without Lin Xia, let them realize that their feelings for Lin Xia are a million times more important than all that damn worldly nonsense!"