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Xie Linyuan smiled at Huo Jingyu, but his voice was squeezed out through clenched teeth: "Brother Huo is a blessed man, which makes me very envious."

“Brother Xie, there’s no need to be envious.” Huo Jingyu raised his eyebrows even higher. “Yun Qing and I have always been in love. It was only because of the responsibility from three hundred years ago that stood between us. Now that we have returned alive and relinquished our positions as sect leaders, once we talk things out, there will naturally be no barriers between us.”

Xie Linyuan said expressionlessly, "Don't force me to stab you with my sword."

Every word and phrase pierced his heart; is he even human?

"Buzz!"

The Sword Saint's sword has been summoned and is ready to be drawn.

"Brother Xie, this is no longer a chaotic time in the martial world. Fighting and killing are not good." Huo Jingyu smiled. "Yun Qing and I will take our leave now, so we won't disturb your continued cultivation at the Lin family."

After saying that, he tightened his grip on Shui Yunqing's hand, and with a light step, he led her away from the Lin family.

Shui Yunqing finally realized something was wrong: "You... deliberately said those things to the Sword Saint?"

“Of course it was intentional.” Huo Jingyu chuckled. “Although he had his reasons, he still hurt Fan Yin. In terms of relationship, Fan Yin is naturally closer to you and me.”

They are all leaders of the six major sects, unlike the Sword Saint sect which only has one successor per generation, who roam the martial world freely, upholding justice.

Shuiyun sighed softly, "Yes, it was because I saw Fanyin so heartbroken that I—"

"I won't," Huo Jingyu interrupted her. "If I have my reasons, then I won't choose to hurt you."

Three hundred years ago, who didn't have their own troubles?

Xie Linyuan didn't want Lin Fanyin to get involved in his hatred, nor did he need to find another woman to act and break her heart.

Shui Yunqing was taken aback, then sighed softly again: "When people seek love, it's like licking honey off a knife's edge. As bystanders, we can't interfere in their affairs."

"Let him walk on the edge of a knife alone." Huo Jingyu said noncommittally. "Don't worry about him. I don't want Fan Yin to reconcile with him so soon."

Upon hearing this, Shuiyun chuckled lightly: "Why are you acting like a child?"

Huo Jingyu smiled: "Then, in the days to come, would the Palace Master be willing to take care of this little kid like me?"

His eyes were gentle, and even the usually sharp features of his eyebrows and eyes had softened considerably.

It's hard to imagine that a young military commander who has fought on all sides and has countless military achievements since childhood also has a tender heart that he is willing to succumb to.

Shuiyun coughed lightly, ultimately unable to be as thick-skinned as him, and said directly, "We'll talk about the future later."

"Okay." Huo Jingyu's smile deepened.

Now that we've got the person, there's plenty of time for the future.

**
Xie Linyuan was indeed provoked by Huo Jingyu. He continued to relentlessly squat at the Lin family's residence, like a fixed NPC, refreshing in front of Lin Fanyin every day with a different appearance.

Even someone as calm and collected as Lin Fanyin found it hard to bear.

She finally stopped and turned around: "Young Master Xie, please go back. Don't follow me anymore."

"Ayin." Seeing that she finally acknowledged him and spoke her first words, Xie Linyuan's lifeless heart revived. "Are you upset that I'm bothering you? But I have nowhere to go. Let's sit down and have a good talk, perhaps—"

Lin Fanyin chuckled lightly, interrupting him calmly: "You're overthinking it. You're not important to me right now."

Although the Tianyin Sect has collapsed, the Lin family has passed down the Tianyin Music Technique.

Now that China is in a time of peace and prosperity, she is all alone. Perhaps she should continue to plan for the future of the celestial musicians.

These words emptied Xie Linyuan's heart instantly. He couldn't help but take a step back, his voice hoarse: "Do you and I... have to become so estranged?"

"I'm just asking Young Master Xie to keep his promise." Lin Fanyin looked at him calmly. "You said you don't want to see me again, so let's not see each other. Coincidentally, that's what I think too."

She said no more to him, and in a flash, she disappeared.

Lin Fanyin arrived at Tianyin Tower, where a woman was tuning an instrument. She called out, "Wanci." "Sect Leader," Lin Wanci turned around, "Why isn't the Sword Saint with you today?"

Ye Wanlan returned to three hundred years ago, saving the souls of millions of soldiers and civilians. Lin Wanci, as the senior sister of Tianyinfang, naturally returned with her.

She also learned of Lin Baiwei's actions, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions. In the end, she didn't know what to say and could only let out a sigh.

Lin Fanyin said calmly, "He's annoying."

"Sect Leader, I think he is sincere towards you." Lin Wanci said in a low voice, "He also explained that it was just a misunderstanding back then, and there was never anyone by his side."

“I know,” Lin Fanyin said.

Lin Wanci was suddenly taken aback: "You know?"

"Yes." Lin Fanyin smiled. "I knew it back then."

Lin Wanci was stunned and stood there: "Then how come you..."

Lin Fanyin put her hands behind her back, raised her head, and quietly looked at the moon for a while before saying, "I know, but I'm sad too."

She and Xie Linyuan were childhood sweethearts for several years until he was found by Xie Leyou, taken back to Tianshan, and separated from her.

Lin Fanyin knew Xie Linyuan very well, and she knew he was lying to her and deliberately pushed her away.

But who says that just because she knows, her heart won't ache?
Human hearts are made of flesh and blood; even a fake knife will hurt.

Lin Wanci remained silent for a long while before asking, "So, Sect Leader... do you still have feelings for him?"

"Yes." Lin Fanyin smiled slightly. "I didn't expect him to come to save me. I still love him, but I don't like him anymore."

Xie Linyuan could die for her, and so could she.

However, she could no longer live with him like she did when she was a child.

"Then let the sect leader follow his heart." Lin Wanci smiled as well. "No matter what, Wanci will always stand by your side."

The bright moon shone in the sky, its silvery light spreading across every path leading to the Lin family's residence.

When Lin Qin returned, she saw this scene: the core disciples of the Lin family, including several elders, were betting on when Xie Linyuan could win Lin Fanyin back.

I bet a month!

I'll bet a year!

"None of you can do it. Watch me, I bet I'll last at least a hundred years!"

Upon seeing Lin Qin arrive, the sixth elder of the Lin family's eyes lit up: "Patriarch, do you think the Sword Saint can catch up with our ancestor?"

Lin Qin remained silent for a long while: "Don't you have anything else to do?"

"Taking a moment of leisure amidst the busyness," the Lin family elder chuckled. "Why doesn't the patriarch place a bet?"

Lin Qin thought about it and decided to gamble for a hundred years.

At this point, no one knew whether Lin Fanyin and Xie Linyuan would end up together in the future.

But every day after that, Xie Linyuan continued to silently follow Lin Fanyin, going wherever she went.

Long, long afterward, even after the carefree Prince Yan Shunhua had gained the approval of Prince Qin Hua Yingyue, Xie Linyuan still failed to ascend to the throne.

Xie Linyuan was already very satisfied that he wasn't driven away and was allowed to stay by Lin Fanyin's side.

Sooner or later, he will have an official identity. (End of Chapter)