Song Wen's expression suddenly stiffened.
Go meet Bai Jinge's father? And ask him for Bai Jinge's hand?
That was the Purple Star Immortal Sect's Sect Master!
The most powerful man in the entire Purple Star Immortal Domain!
Leaving aside whether a rogue cultivator of unknown origins like him would catch the other party's eye, the little tricks he had used to deceive Bai Jinge likely would not escape the man's discerning gaze.
With Bai Jinge's father's strength, coupled with the Purple Star Immortal Sect's vast power, if he peeled back the layers, he would probably uncover seven or eight parts of Song Wen's true background.
By then, let alone asking for Bai Jinge's hand, whether he could keep his life would be hard to say.
The corners of Song Wen's mouth twitched as he forced out an awkward smile.
"Isn't it a little too early to tell your father everything right now?"
"Why?"
Bai Jinge was initially puzzled, but then her expression turned resentful.
"Could it be that all those things you told me were merely sweet words meant to deceive me? In truth... you never intended to become Dao companions with me!"
"How could that be!"
Song Wen denied it sternly.
He immediately tightened his grip, firmly clasping her slender hand in his.
"Don't you understand my feelings? If I were insincere, would I have repeatedly risked my life to protect you?"
Deep guilt immediately surfaced in Bai Jinge's eyes.
"Extreme Yin, it was my fault. I shouldn't have doubted you!"
"Bai Jinge." Song Wen's expression turned solemn, and his tone became grave. "You are the first person who ever moved my heart, and the first person I have protected with my life. But if you and I wish to remain together for a long time, we must cast