When I first met him, he was dressed in shabby beggar clothes, but that still couldn't hide his heroic spirit!
Now, as he has grown older, he has completed the transformation from a boy to a man.
His face also became more resolute.
But he is also more handsome.
If this exquisitely sculpted face were placed in modern times, it would definitely cause a sensation.
And those shoulders, that waist, those legs.
It's absolutely the best of the best.
Does this person like her physical body, or does he like the soul within that body?
Or perhaps she likes the body that matches her soul.
"Wu Ling! Tell me honestly, if I weren't the owner of the token, would you still like me?"
Wu Ling was stunned when he heard this.
If Lin Ru weren't the owner of the token, he would probably still be living a life neither human nor ghost in the back mountains.
In fact, Lin Ru was not only his lover and the owner of the token, but also his salvation and the light in his heart!
But without this token...
They probably won't even see each other.
Lin Ru actually knew this was a question, and that asking it was somewhat unreasonable. Without the token, the two of them would never have met. But now she was suddenly unsure whether Wu Ling's affection for her was due to the token or genuine, heartfelt love.
She actually knew that the question she asked was completely nonsensical.
After all, the others did not develop any feelings for her other than loyalty because of their bond.
But Wu Ling's pause confirmed her inner thoughts.
Everything in this world does not belong to Lin Ru, but a large part of it belongs to the original owner of this world, namely Bai Youru, the owner of this body!
Even if she wanted to change her name, she wouldn't know what her mother's surname was.
The surname Lin is because the director of the orphanage was surnamed Lin!
She made this decision not because she felt Wu Ling didn't genuinely like her!
She didn't want to forget her long-held goals because of anyone.
Whether the final result is complete annihilation, reincarnation, or returning to the original world.
That was all originally Lin Ru's life! Whether she lived well or poorly, whether she had people who loved her or not!
That life truly belonged to her, and belonged solely to her!
As Wu Ling watched her gaze shift from confusion to determination, he felt a strange emptiness in his heart.
He quickly tried to express his feelings.
But Lin Ru interrupted her with a raised hand.
"Alright! Wu Ling!"
"Call Wu Juan, Wu Fei, Qian Duoduo, and Quan Jinyu over here!"
Wu Ling's eyes reddened slightly. First, he had disobeyed her orders. He held her hand tightly and said, "I like you not because you are the owner of the token, nor because of your beautiful appearance, nor because of the immense power you hold."
"I like you because I like your resolute and courageous character, and I like your straightforward, brave and resourceful nature!"
I like you when you curse, I like you when you hit, and I like you even when you kill.
"In my heart, you are like the warm sun in spring, like the plum blossom in a blizzard, like the moonlight in the darkness."
“When I was first locked up in the back mountain, I thought I would live like this for the rest of my life, neither human nor ghost. Although my mother often came to see me, I was mostly alone. If it weren’t for your appearance, I might never have been able to get down the mountain in my life.”
"The reason I paused just now is because I was terrified. If you hadn't appeared with the token, I might have stayed in the back mountain my whole life, never knowing what love was. If someone else had held the token, I might not be alive now. But there are no 'what ifs' in life. Anyway, I just like you and want to be with you. No matter who you are or whether you are from this world or not, I like you. It's not about liking your physical appearance, but about liking the soul that lives in your body."
He finished speaking in one breath, but Lin Ru did not respond. She simply touched his face with a smile.
Suddenly, with a thud, Xiaoyue appeared in the courtyard!
It can now change its body size very skillfully.
It quickly shrunk its body, went inside through the door, and circled around its owner.
"Master! Are we leaving?"
Lin Ru did not answer, but looked at Wu Ling, whose face was full of stubbornness and who did not want to leave!
She sighed deeply, and finally sent a servant to fetch the people over.
Then, somewhat helplessly, he stroked Xiaoyue's fluffy head.
Communicate in your mind.
"Yes! We're going back."
Xiaoyue let out a howl, feeling inexplicably reluctant to part with it.
It looked at Wu Ling kneeling to one side and asked, "My dear master, can you bear to part with this human? I think this human treats you quite well! Don't you really want to stay for this human?"
"And your family and friends have all been good to you."
"Haven't you changed your mind yet?"
Lin Ru: "Are you a little reluctant to leave?"
Xiaoyue howled, "Just a little bit! Although the food, accommodation, and entertainment here are good, I only want to be with my master. Wherever my master goes, I will go."
"If Master wants to go back, then I will go back with you."
Lin Ru smiled and patted its head; she hadn't actually come away empty-handed...
Soon, Wu Fei, Wu Juan, Qian Duoduo, and Quan Jinyu arrived!
"Your Majesty, what brings you here instead?"
Lin Ru: "On such a joyous day as today, I want to add to the joy, so I've decided to bestow a marriage upon you two couples!"
"You've followed me for so long, and I don't have anything good to give you."
She took out two pairs of hairpins from her bosom. Both pairs of hairpins were enhanced with spiritual power, which could not only nourish the body, but also provide a certain degree of defense.
"This is my wedding gift to you both."
The four of them didn't understand why His Majesty had suddenly bestowed marriage upon them today!
But I still kowtowed in gratitude and thanked them profusely.
He took the hairpin with both hands.
These two pairs of hairpins are different in style and appearance.
But as soon as I held it in my hands, I felt a cool sensation all over my body, and it made me feel comfortable all over.
What His Majesty can provide is naturally no ordinary thing.
The four of them carefully put it into their arms.
"No one can predict matters of the heart. Maybe you like me today and I like you, but as time goes by, everything will become mundane, and it's not impossible for us to grow tired of each other."
"I want you two to be a perfect couple, not a miserable one."
"Therefore, I hereby declare that if any conflicts arise between you in the future and you wish to divorce, you need not consider me!"
The four people were even more confused by these words, after all, how could there be a marriage bestowed by the emperor that could be dissolved?
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