"Now that things have come to this, Nangong Ce knows you are alive, and you have also made contact with the elders of the Nangong Divine Sect. Even if you don't go to them, they will come knocking on your door. For now, let's deal with the Nangong Divine Sect matter first."

Hearing that Mu Jin's tone seemed to have eased somewhat, Nangong Min mustered his courage, reached out, and tightly grasped Mu Jin's hands, his eyes filled with urgency.

"Ah Jin, I'll listen to you about anything, please don't be angry about this..."

Mu Jin looked at her hands, which were being held tightly by Nangong Min: "Why didn't you tell me these things before?"

“I…I never thought about going back to the Nangong Divine Sect, and Ling’er and I never exchanged wedding invitations. Most importantly, I’m afraid that if I say these things, you will have some reservations, and then I will never be able to get close to you in this lifetime.”

Mu Jin was a little annoyed and said, "You cunning rascal! I always thought you were the most honest one! You actually had these little schemes hidden in your heart!"

"Now that you're planning to return to the Nangong Divine Sect, you'll inevitably have to deal with your grandmother and Bai Ling'er's situation. What are your plans?"

Nangong Min wiped away his tears with his sleeve, sniffed, and said urgently.

“Grandmother has always loved me very much. I will talk to her properly and she will definitely agree. As for Ling’er, I will also make it clear to her that for so many years, I have only ever treated her as my younger sister. I have no romantic feelings for her. She is a sensible girl and I believe she will understand.”

"Can you...can you please stop being angry with me because of this, and stop rejecting me...and leaving me behind?"

Mu Jin remained silent.