Upon hearing this, Yu Qiqi gently blew on the affected area, feeling sorry for him. "I'm sorry, it was my fault. I'll be more careful next time."
Where Yu Qiqi couldn't see, Lin Muze's lips curled into a cunning smile.
"Elder Lin, what's the matter? Why are you laughing so happily?" Jiang Lin, who happened to be walking by, saw this scene and asked with a puzzled look, "Tell me so I can share in your joy."
After realizing what had happened, Yu Qiqi suddenly grabbed Lin Muze's ear and said, "Oh, Lin Muze, you dare to lie to me!"
"I was wrong, I was wrong, Qiqi, this really hurts, please have mercy." Lin Muze pleaded with his hands clasped together, completely under his control, not daring to resist or break free.
He eased the pain by following Yu Qiqi's grip, and with a smile on his face, he soothed the agitated Yu Qiqi in a flattering tone, which took a long time to calm her down.
Lin Muze looked at Jiang Lin, who was standing there with an innocent look in his eyes, and said through gritted teeth, "You've got some free time today, instead of bothering Wanwan, you've come to me and disturbed my good time."
Lin Muze crossed his arms and glanced at Jiang Lin. This guy always seemed to be hanging around Wanwan for no reason, and he always came up with all sorts of strange excuses.
He said he suddenly became interested in poison making and wanted Wanwan to teach him, but anyone with eyes could see that he was clearly interested in Wanwan herself.
"Elder Luo is researching new poisons and doesn't want anyone to disturb him," Jiang Lin sighed.
"So Wanwan found you annoying and kicked you out," Lin Muze said gloatingly.
"No, that's not true." Jiang Lin muttered, "I'm very well-behaved, and I can even help Elder Luo with his work. Why would Elder Luo find me annoying?"
“But you talk too much.” Lin Muze wrapped his arms around Jiang Lin’s neck. “I’m asking you, do you have feelings for Wanwan?”
"Ever since you returned from the Thunder Listening Spring Gathering at the Thunder Till Sect, the way you look at Wanwan has changed."
"I...I...I do like Elder Luo." Jiang Lin stammered for a moment after his thoughts were exposed, then admitted it frankly.
"Although Elder Luo always has a cold face and doesn't like to smile, the ruthless way she kills people with poison is just too cool." Jiang Lin's face showed a fangirl smile.
“Wanwan has no relatives since she was a child, so we are Wanwan’s family. We are here to support Wanwan.” Yu Qiqi looked at Jiang Lin. “Even if you are the son of Jiang, the sect leader of the Burning Weapon Sect, we will not let you use this identity to bully Wanwan.”
"You must respect Wanwan's wishes. If Wanwan doesn't like you and you dare to be disrespectful, I will definitely beat you until you cry for your parents." Yu Qiqi clenched her fist, waved it in front of Jiang Lin, and threatened him.
Jiang Lin quickly shook his head, "How could I dare to bully Elder Luo? Don't worry, I will definitely respect Elder Luo's wishes and will not force her. I will let Elder Luo see my sincerity."
"Who wants to pursue our Wanwan?" A cheerful voice came from the doorway, and Ruan Xiyan and Jun Yu appeared hand in hand in front of them.
"Sister Yan?!" Yu Qiqi blinked in disbelief, then, after regaining her senses, happily rushed towards Ruan Xiyan.
Ruan Xiyan caught her steadily.
"Sister Yan, I miss you so much!" Yu Qiqi hugged Ruan Xiyan tightly, jumping and skipping excitedly.
Ruan Xiyan smiled and said, "I miss you all very much too."
"Sister Yan, your strength is beyond our comprehension at all." Lin Muze said with delight. "Sister Yan, tell us quickly, what fun things are there on the Nine Provinces Continent?"
“Okay,” Ruan Xiyan replied, and they sat down on the chairs in the courtyard.
Ruan Xiyan's gaze fell on Jiang Lin. "I think I just heard you say that you want to pursue Wanwan. You like Wanwan?"
Jiang Lin looked slightly flustered. He scratched the back of his head awkwardly and swallowed nervously as he faced Ruan Xiyan's staring gaze.
He stood in front of Ruan Xiyan, bowed deeply, and said, "Sect Master, my feelings for Elder Luo are genuine. I'm not just playing around. Elder Luo may seem cold on the surface, but she is actually very kind and gentle. I truly love her."
“You should be saying these things to Wanwan, not to me,” Ruan Xiyan said slowly.
"I will tell Elder Luo," Jiang Lin said solemnly.
Faced with the sect leader's oppressive gaze, he blurted everything out.
"I won't stop you, provided that Wanwan is willing to be with you, understand?" Ruan Xiyan warned seriously.
"Understood, Sect Master." Jiang Lin stood ramrod straight, his whole body tense.
"Alright, relax. If there's nothing else, let's sit down and chat." Ruan Xiyan waved to Jiang Lin.
"Yes." Jiang Lin smiled broadly and sat down in his seat.
Upon hearing that Ruan Xiyan had returned, Luo Wanyin put down her work and rushed to the courtyard.
They sat together, listening to Ruan Xiyan talk about the Nine Provinces Continent.
“Xi Yan, you came back this time because of the boundary marker.” Luo Wanyin said, “Laoshan Ruins is a secret realm open to the public. Shura Sea is located in the center of Laoshan Ruins, but I never expected that there would be a boundary marker on the seabed.”
"And what is that turbid air that Sister Yan mentioned? It seems like something very dangerous." Yu Qiqi looked at Ruan Xiyan.
"The source of turbid air is somewhat complicated. Turbid air can bewitch people's minds, arouse their deepest desires and obsessions, and amplify them infinitely."
“People with weak willpower are very likely to be bewitched and seduced by them, becoming their puppets and being manipulated by them.”
"Xi Yan, did you modify the cultivation method of Jiaxin Sect and have all the disciples of Huanyin Sect practice it in order to deal with the turbid energy?" Luo Wanyin asked.
Ruan Xiyan nodded, "Although it's not certain that the mental cultivation method is 100% effective against turbid qi, it's always good to improve one's mental fortitude."
"Sister Yan, since the cultivation method is so important, we will strictly supervise our disciples' practice of the cultivation method from now on, and make sure they do not slack off," Lin Muze assured.
"Sister Yan, you and Brother Jun are going to the Laoshan Ruins. Do you need us to go with you? We're free anyway."
Ruan Xiyan shook her head. "We don't know the state of the turbid energy in that boundary marker yet. It might be very dangerous. It would be best if you stayed in the Illusionary Hidden Sect."
"Don't worry, no matter what happens there, A-Yu and I are absolutely confident in handling it."
“We naturally believe in Sister Yan’s strength.” Yu Qiqi suddenly said, “I remember that one of the disciples recruited by the Illusionary Hidden Sect lived near the Laoshan Ruins.”
“He should be very familiar with the Laoshan site. Why don’t we call him over first and hear about the situation there? That way, Sister Yan can be prepared when she goes.”
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