"Damn it, none of them even ask if I want to, they just force themselves to revolve around me and then feel all pat on the back, is that interesting?" Lin Fan cursed inwardly.
"System, system, help me!"
He tried to resist by using his internal energy, but his limbs were suspended and unable to move.
"What a damn bastard, he's not saying anything again."
He wailed inwardly, powerless to move, and could only let Leng Xingyue do as she pleased.
Seeing Lin Fan struggling and resisting her, Leng Xingyue sighed and said, "Fan'er, I know you can't accept my good intentions right now, but you will understand my good intentions sooner or later."
She waved her hand, and Lin Fan's body floated towards her. When the two were only half a foot apart, she reached out and stroked Lin Fan's cheeks, then gently pressed her forehead against his.
A powerful surge of divine sense rushed into Lin Fan's head. He felt as if his head had been struck by a heavy blow, and the pain was unbearable. He then became dizzy and fainted from the pain.
Lin Fan's consciousness was blurred, and he vaguely felt a coolness on his lips, followed by a dazzling light condensing in his heart.
It was an invisible, transparent sword that spun rapidly at his heart, its powerful sword intent surging forth, instantly filling his limbs and bones through his eight extraordinary meridians.
His heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to burst. Although his consciousness was hazy, he could still feel pain. The angina made him clutch his chest and shrink back.
Time dragged on, and Lin Fan drifted in and out of sleep. Even in his deep sleep, his brows were furrowed and his lips were bitten until they bled.
Lin Fan woke up slowly, not knowing how long he had slept. He opened his eyes and breathed heavily.
He touched his heart and sensed an endless sword intent emanating from it. As long as he circulated his spiritual power slightly, that sword intent could be fused with the sword technique at will, and its power would be doubled.
With a natural sword physique and sword heart, his swordsmanship was enough to destroy any opponent of the same level. He clenched his fist and felt his whole body filled with power.
It's as if I am a sharp blade, capable of cutting through all obstacles.
"Is this the Peerless Sword Heart that Long Aotian obtained in his previous life?" he murmured softly, his gaze calm as still water.
After he became a demon in his previous life, he fought against Long Aotian many times. Relying on the power of the Evil Dragon Relic, he was not completely defeated, but he still suffered a lot from the latter's Peerless Sword Heart.
Later, Long Aotian received the inheritance of a certain emperor, mastered the sword heart, and restrained the evil dragon relic. He was then captured.
Although he was very unhappy, he had no choice but to accept it since it had been given to him.
He let out a long sigh, lazily got up, and walked out of the cave.
The surrounding snow had all melted, leaving only bare tree branches.
The bright moon hangs high in the sky; this is the first time the moon has appeared since the beginning of winter.
Leng Xingyue looked up at the moonlight, the cold wind blowing her dress and her long black hair fluttering. Her eyes held a hint of fragility and sadness.
The moonlight was soft and gentle, like a willow swaying in the breeze, graceful and elegant, with a touch of coolness and a touch of otherworldly etherealness.
"You're awake?"
She turned around and saw Lin Fan walking out. A faint smile appeared on her pretty face, and her eyes were filled with tenderness, losing some of their coldness.
"How long did you sleep, disciple?" Lin Fan asked.
“Two days!” Leng Xingyue replied.
"Isn't the competition tomorrow?" Lin Fan said.
I slept for two days straight after closing my eyes, and the damn system didn't even bark once. It's unreliable every time it's crucial.
"Prepare well. You must defeat Long Aotian tomorrow. If you fail too badly, I will take the blame for you," Leng Xingyue said.
"Master is too kind. I am not a cruel person. I have always cared for my junior brother and will take good care of him. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave to go back and prepare for battle," Lin Fan said, taking his leave.
Seeing his eagerness to leave, Leng Xingyue's expression softened slightly, a hint of hurt appearing in her eyes. Her lips moved as she whispered, "Don't you have anything to say?"
"This disciple thanks Master for passing on the sword. In the future, I will surely become famous throughout the continent and bring glory to my Qingxiao Sect!"
Lin Fan bowed in gratitude, his gaze calm and undisturbed, like a still pond.
“Go ahead!” Leng Xingyue said.
After Lin Fan left, she stared at his retreating figure until he disappeared. Her body trembled slightly, and she covered her red lips with her hand, letting out a muffled groan as blood seeped from between her fingers.
"I brought this upon myself, I deserve to die!" she murmured softly.
After a century of honing her skills, she passed on her sword heart to Lin Fan, which also took a huge toll on her. She didn't expect Lin Fan to forgive her, but she hoped he could understand her good intentions.
She originally needed to rest and recuperate, but Lin Fan's attitude was like a sharp sword piercing her chest, causing a shock to her spiritual energy and resulting in a backlash.
If Lin Fan had complained or even blamed her, Leng Xingyue wouldn't have reacted this way.
But his indifference was more like a heavy hammer, crashing down on her heart, as if she could see no familiarity in his eyes.
If he cared, he would have fought for it, argued about it, and criticized it, but he didn't.
Only when the heart is dead can one find peace, like looking at something very ordinary, even having the illusion that it has nothing to do with me.
...
Lin Fan left Lingzhu Peak and looked up at the starry sky. The moon was bright and the stars were few, adding to his sense of loneliness.
He returned to his room, looked at the black and white chess pieces on the board, pondered for a while, then picked up a black piece and gently placed it on the board.
Sizzle sizzle
The electric current instantly spread throughout his body, making his scalp tingle and his hands and feet almost lose sensation.
"Damn it, let whoever wants to do it do it, I'm not doing this mission anymore."
He smashed the chessboard with one palm, and all the chess pieces turned to ashes.
"Ding: Congratulations, host, for completing the mission and solving the Three Lives Puzzle. Reward: One Soul Condensing Pill!"
Lin Fan: ...
He took two deep breaths, recited the first few lines of the Tao Te Ching, and tried to calm himself down.
This damn system is clearly messing with itself. If it wants to give something, it should give it; if it doesn't want to, it shouldn't set the task difficulty so high.
“That’s enough! If you’re going to play like this, then stop!” he warned.
"Host, please note that all judgments made by this system are infallible," the system replied.
It had really gone to great lengths for this host. Although it had failed ninety-nine times before, each host had been obedient. Only this silly eagle liked to rebel and cause trouble.
Every time I get so angry, I want to untie it. It's too tiring; tying up a dog would be much easier.
Lin Fan ignored it and released Feng Xi's soul. Her soul became more focused and her aura stabilized a lot, but she still hadn't woken up.
He took out the reward Soul Condensation Pill and gave it to her. He watched as the soul light on her body brightened and her aura continued to strengthen, far exceeding the level of the Golden Core Realm.
How long will it take for her to wake up?
"It could take a year and a half at the fastest, or three to five years at the slowest," the system replied.
Lin Fan was furious. He had worked so hard to complete the missions to obtain the pills, and now these pills would take three to five years to awaken.
"Her soul was severely damaged, leaving only a wisp of remnant soul. It was already very difficult to save her and revive her. Without the divine pills and medicines of this system, she would have turned to ashes and returned to the world long ago."
Knowing the host's thoughts, the system said smugly.
Lin Fan didn't argue with him and began to familiarize himself with the benefits of the Sword Heart, preparing for tomorrow's decisive battle.
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