Siblings (Family)

Ah Yin's lips curved into a warm smile. "All right. From now on, this will be my home. Please take care of me for the rest of our lives, Brother Jun Lin."

When Ah Yin nodded with a smile, an indescribable wave of surprise and joy surged through Jun Lin's heart.

He was surprised that Ah Yin had agreed to his request without hesitation.

At the same time, Ah Yin's trust in him gave him a feeling more wonderful than anything he had ever experienced.

Just then, the system's prompt sounded at the perfect moment:

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the Wish List for the first time and triggering a critical-hit reward."

"Wish List reward: Hundred-Thousand-Year Adaptive Soul Ring and Soul Bone x1."

"Critical-hit reward: Wood Elemental Robe x1, one million points x1."

"???"

Jun Lin looked at the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone rewarded by the system, his eyes filled with surprise and confusion.

Soon afterward, information about the reward items entered Jun Lin's mind.

A moment later, he could not help complaining inwardly, Isn't this Ah Yin's Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone? This system really knows how to stir things up.

Thinking back on his recent "entanglements" with the system, Jun Lin could not help sighing. The system's Wish List seemed simple, but it was actually incredibly difficult to carry out. In an era before Tang San had even been born, countless things were filled with uncertainty.

Looking at the Wood Elemental Robe in the System Space, radiating a soft green glow, Jun Lin had already made up his mind.

"Ahem, Ah Yin, let me give you a gift!"

"What gift?" Ah Yin asked curiously.

"Close your eyes first!"

"You want me to close my eyes too? Hmph! Don't tell me you're planning to do something weird to me again?"

There was a touch of playfulness in her voice. After teasing Jun Lin, Ah Yin obediently closed her eyes anyway.

Faced with Ah Yin's teasing, Jun Lin curled his lips. He felt that she had already gone bad and was no longer the gentle, kind Ah Yin she used to be.

Jun Lin then took the Wood Elemental Robe out of the System Space and held it before Ah Yin, reminding her to open her eyes.

"Eh, this outfit is so beautiful!"

Ah Yin froze slightly. Looking at the exquisite robe, surprise appeared in her eyes. She reached out and gently touched the Elemental Robe, feeling waves of soft energy emanating from it.

"I'm glad you like it, but this isn't an ordinary piece of clothing."

"What else can this outfit do?"

Ah Yin widened her adorable eyes and asked curiously.

"Ahem, Ah Yin, this is called an Elemental Robe. Yours is a wood-element Elemental Robe. Its function is... well, like this and that..." Jun Lin slowly explained in a soft voice.

"Really?"

Ah Yin looked utterly shocked as well.

If the robe was truly as Jun Lin had described, then it was far too precious.

"This is my family heirloom. How could it be fake?"

"A family heirloom?"

"Mm-hmm. My mother specifically left this for her future daughter-in-law as a dowry, so, Ah Yin, surely you wouldn't want my mother to know in the afterlife..."

"Pah, pah, pah! I'm not your wife!"

Upon hearing that, Ah Yin's face flushed red as she spat lightly at Jun Lin.

After quite a while, once Ah Yin had calmed down, Jun Lin suddenly became serious. "Ah Yin, this treasure robe actually has an even more important function: it can conceal the special aura on your body."

That was right. This [Wood Elemental Robe] was a simplified version of the Elemental Garment. It could automatically repair itself after being damaged, and it could conceal one's aura while disguising one's Martial Soul and Soul Rings.

Although Ah Yin possessed the Blue Silver Domain and was exceptionally skilled at hiding her aura, her identity would definitely be exposed if she encountered a Titled Douluo.

The Wood Elemental Robe could completely solve those problems. Unless a deity witnessed it with their own eyes, no one would be able to see through Ah Yin's true identity.

Although a Titled Douluo was basically unlikely to appear in Nuoding City, Jun Lin still felt that it was better to be cautious.

Hearing this, Ah Yin froze slightly. Her pupils constricted, and a flicker of panic flashed through her eyes. She instinctively took a small step back, waving her hands slightly as she hurriedly said, "Brother Jun Lin, what are you talking about? What special aura could I possibly have?" Her voice trembled faintly, and her eyes were full of tension and unease.

At that moment, Ah Yin's heart was like the sea in a raging storm, with turbulent waves churning within. She had always carefully concealed her Spirit Beast aura, but now Jun Lin had exposed it with a single remark. She felt incomparably terrified and helpless.

She feared that the "happiness" she had only just gained would leave her. She feared that Jun Lin would reject her because she was a Spirit Beast. After all, the relationship between humans and Spirit Beasts in this world was tense and complicated.

Her gaze darted about, and she did not dare meet Jun Lin's eyes. Her hands tightly twisted the corner of her clothes, as though doing so could give her a sliver of security. Her mind raced, searching for all kinds of excuses to deny Jun Lin's suspicion. Her voice became hurried. "Brother Jun Lin, you must be mistaken. What could possibly be special about me? I'm just an ordinary person like everyone else." She tried her best to make her expression seem natural, but her trembling lips betrayed the panic in her heart.

Seeing Ah Yin's nervous appearance, Jun Lin could not help feeling a trace of tenderness. He understood Ah Yin's fear and worries, and he also understood why she was trying so hard to deny it. He took a small step forward, moving closer to her, and said softly, "Ah Yin, don't be afraid. I know your identity, but it doesn't affect the trust between us."

His voice was like a warm spring breeze, gently brushing over Ah Yin's heart. It eased her panic slightly, but Ah Yin still could not completely put down her worries. Her eyes were filled with conflict as she bit her lip, not knowing what to do.

Jun Lin saw Ah Yin's hesitation. He reached out and gently took her hand. The warmth of his touch made Ah Yin's body tremble slightly. The fear and conflict in her heart gradually faded away, replaced by a warm current.

After a moment of silence, Ah Yin raised her head, looked at Jun Lin, and asked in confusion, "Brother Jun Lin, how did you know I'm a Transformed Soul Beast?"

Jun Lin responded with a mysterious smile. "My older sister is a Titled Douluo. She came to the academy to see me some time ago, and she discovered your identity. Then I found out as well. But that isn't important. What matters is that you've always been the gentle and kind Ah Yin, haven't you?"

To Ah Yin, Jun Lin's smile was like warm sunlight, dispersing the last lingering shadows in her heart. Looking at him, she felt an inexplicable surge of emotion.

Ah Yin's eyes grew slightly moist. Crystal tears swirled in her eye sockets, as though they could fall at any moment. Her voice trembled. "Brother Jun Lin, why are you so good to me? I'm only a Transformed Soul Beast. I'll only bring you trouble."

Jun Lin's expression was resolute, his gaze bright as he stared firmly at Ah Yin. His tone was calm, yet faintly domineering. "Does an older brother need a reason to protect his younger sister?"

Ah Yin froze slightly. Ripples spread through her reddened eyes, and her emotions were too complicated to put into words. Her lips trembled as though she wanted to say something, yet she did not know where to begin.

Those words were like heavenly music, echoing in her heart. Ah Yin's eyes instantly reddened, and tears welled in them as she tried not to let them fall. Yet in the end, she could not hold them back. Her tears rolled down like beads from a snapped string, her face filled with intertwined gratitude and happiness. In a trembling voice, she said, "You're right. Protecting family truly needs no reason."