Yu Xiyan and Ling Yuxuan stood in front of the gate of the Divine Phoenix Ancient Site.

Thanks to Ling Yuxuan's arrangements along the way, the team led by the two arrived at the central ancient hall without any effort.

Standing before this enormous ancient building, everyone felt an indescribable sense of awe.

The building soars into the clouds, its imposing presence giving people an immense sense of oppression, as if it were an insurmountable mountain.

Its walls are thick and sturdy, seemingly unbreakable despite thousands of years of wind and rain erosion.

The building's surface is covered with mottled marks, which bear witness to the vicissitudes of history and the passage of time, as if telling stories of the past.

The phoenix totem with outstretched wings at the top of the building, in particular, inspires awe.

"Junior sister, this is the place where the Divine Phoenix Ancient Relics are inherited. The journey has been quite thrilling but without any major dangers."

"Thank you so much for taking care of me along the way, senior brother. I am deeply grateful."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuxuan's heart stirred. He slowly raised his head and his gaze gradually shifted to Yu Xiyan.

At this moment, she stood there gracefully, without saying a word, her jade hand gently touching the inconspicuous purse on the jade belt at her waist, her eyes revealing a resolute emotion.

A gentle breeze caressed her exquisite face, causing a few stray strands of hair at her temples to sway softly.

Ling Yuxuan suddenly felt his heart race, as if Yu Xiyan's current posture had an irresistible attraction, causing him to involuntarily fall into a deep emotional vortex.

He longed to hold Yu Xiyan in his arms, kiss her, and then help her through her troubles and spend the rest of his life with her.

This thought grew stronger and stronger, and once it took hold, it was unstoppable.

Yu Xiyan seemed to sense Ling Yuxuan's gaze, turned her head to look at him, and when their eyes met, she saw a burning light in Ling Yuxuan's eyes.

Having lived through a lifetime, she was naturally very familiar with this gaze, which also stirred a strange flutter in her heart.

"Junior sister."

After a long silence, Ling Yuxuan finally mustered up the courage to speak.

"You know I don't need your thanks. Don't you really understand why I'm doing this?"

Yu Xi frowned, took two steps back from him, and tried to calm herself down: "Senior brother, I think I've made myself clear."

I already have a fiancé, you don't need to waste your time on me.

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuxuan shook his head: "Junior sister, haven't you seen your own heart clearly yet?"

You don't love Shen Zhao at all; he doesn't deserve your love.

He's only with you for your power and wealth.

Are you really willing to sacrifice your entire life's happiness for a man like that?

Yu Xiyan was immediately shocked.

She was shocked to recall her past life.

The reason I treated Shen Zhao that way back then was not only because I didn't understand Shen Zhao well, but also because my master and Ling Yuxuan kept criticizing Shen Zhao behind his back.

This led to a deep-seated prejudice against Shen Zhao, and she continued to torment this man who was devoted to her emotionally.

Thinking about this, a strong sense of regret welled up in my heart again.

No wonder Shen Zhao said such resolute words to her in Biyun Palace that day; she had listened to a bunch of slanderous words and forced him to leave.

"Don't say that, Senior Brother. He's not as bad as you think. On the contrary..."

He is more outstanding than any of us could imagine. I will only ever acknowledge Shen Zhao as my husband!

Upon hearing Yu Xiyan's words, Ling Yuxuan's face was filled with disbelief.

"No, junior sister, you're lying. How could someone like Shen Zhao possibly win your favor?"

You must be saying that because of royal constraints, right? He's just a commoner..."

"Senior brother, if you continue to act so unreasonably, I would rather give up the Divine Phoenix inheritance."

Upon seeing Yu Xiyan's anger, Ling Yuxuan immediately shut up, adopting a fawning tone and gently comforting her, "Junior Sister, don't be angry, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore."

I was just worried about your future happiness, that's why I acted that way. I was just too emotional, please don't take it to heart.

Yu Xiyan sighed softly and finally chose to forgive: "Never mind, Senior Brother, I know you meant well."

I won't hold it against you this time, but I don't want to hear you say a single bad word about Shen Zhao again. He's my man.

As she said this, her delicate hand involuntarily went to the purse at her waist again.

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuxuan clenched his fists.

That phrase, "He is my man," almost made him lose his temper on the spot.

Why, why is this happening?

Why would my junior sister choose an incompetent man rather than even glance at me?

"Shen Zhao, I must meet you and see what right you have to compete with me for my junior sister."

Ling Yuxuan kept shouting in his heart.

At this moment, Wen Yuru, the maid standing beside Ling Yuxuan, said to Yu Xiyan with dissatisfaction, "Your Majesty, my young master treats you so well, yet you hurt his heart like this. Isn't that going too far?"

Do you know how much my young master cares about you? Everything in the house is made according to your preferences, and he even built a mansion for you made entirely of spirit stones.

Tell me, in this world, who else could treat you better than my young master?

"Shut up, Ruyu, stop talking."

Ling Yuxuan quickly interrupted Wen Ruyu.

"But young master, I just can't stand it. You clearly like her so much, but why doesn't she reciprocate your feelings?"

Besides, when the Empress was poisoned, you risked destroying your own foundation to help her expel the poison. How could she treat you like this?

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiyan was immediately shocked: "What did you say? Poisoning? Is it the poison from the Azure Scale Serpent King that time?"

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