I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 134 Qin Xiaochun: What does "pre-determined winner" mean?
"Qin Xiaochun..."

Lin Buren was quite surprised. This was a name he had never heard of before, and it wasn't mentioned in the investigation report.
Moreover, it's not any of the names listed on the Heaven-Mending Book list.

Why do we need to confirm that it's not mentioned in the Book of Mending the Heavens?

Because the names of the people in the Book of Mending the Heavens all have a celebrity effect.

Some people fall in love with Huo Qubing after reading history books, and others fall in love with the characters in the book "The Book of Mending the Sky."

Take, for example, the Ruan family woman. She had been very interested in the Vermilion Bird Sword even before she first saw it, and had already secretly fallen for it.

"You're not just trying to fool me with some random name, are you?" Lin Buren asked suspiciously.

“It’s good that the Lin family doesn’t know her.” Bai Xuan said, “I can guarantee that she does exist, and there is a connection between us that is difficult for others to sever. Even if we are thousands of miles apart, we can still feel each other. If something happens to her, I will definitely know, and vice versa.”

"I think this is what a soulmate is."

This sentence is true.

Anyone who verifies it will find it to be the absolute truth.

This was the first time Bai Xuan had encountered a special individual like Qin Xiaochun, who could merge with Bai Wuming's sword immortal remains and even accompany him through the Dark Moon Realm Gate. Based on this alone, it wouldn't be wrong to call her a soulmate (referring to a soul travel partner).

Lin Buren stroked his beard and said leisurely, "Now that you mention it, I believe you to some extent... Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten such a special opinion from you. Sigh, speaking of which... Jiang Shenlong and Jiang Baichuan are both romantics."

"Hmm?" This was the first time Bai Xuan had heard gossip about Jiang Shenlong. He knew that the shopkeeper was a pure-hearted war god, and that was why he had even rejected his childhood sweetheart, Abbess Jingxuan.

"You don't know about Jiang Shenlong?" Lin Buren said briefly, "When Jiang Shenlong was young, he married and had children. Some people said that he did not love his wife. He traveled around the world for many years, and his wife worked hard at home for more than ten years. After Jiang Shenlong achieved success and returned to his hometown, some people said that he would definitely divorce his wife and remarry."

"But Jiang Shenlong did not divorce his wife. Instead, he held a new wedding to fulfill his childhood promise to marry his beloved with the most exquisite phoenix coronet and wedding gown in the world."

"He then rushed to Medicine King Valley, obtained a thousand-year-old herb, and went to the Immortal Mountain to ask a Qi Refiner to make it into a longevity pill for his wife to take."

"This couple was born on the same day, month, and year, and were inseparable since childhood. They also passed away on the same day, month, and year, truly a lifelong companion."

Bai Xuan nodded and said, "He should be a role model for us all."

"Naive." Lin Buren sneered, "If Jiang Shenlong had married more women, would Juyi Pavilion have declined so quickly? If they had more descendants, the Jiang family wouldn't need someone like you surnamed Bai to support it now."

Bai Xuan said speechlessly, "Senior Lin, your values ​​are warped."

Lin Buren waved his hand, his tone impassioned despite his lack of conviction: "My moral bottom line is flexible. If your sweetheart is Jiao Lu, I will fully support you in following Jiang Shenlong's example; but you are not! Why should I expect you to hang yourself on one tree!"

Bai Xuan found it somewhat amusing: "Can we get down to business now? Instead of talking about romance, why not discuss the death of the prefect?"

"Can you find out?" Lin Buren retorted. "If it really was someone from the Fuguang Sect who did it, then the Lin family will have to handle this. You... don't get involved."

Bai Xuan said, "I don't think the murderer is one of Fu Guangzong's people."

"reason?"

"Intuition." Bai Xuan thought to himself, what kind of bad person could someone who praises the sun?

Lin Buren said, "You can investigate... but only you, the Embroidered Uniform Guards are not allowed inside."

Bai Xuan said, "I am also a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"But you are my wife."

"?" Bai Xuan typed a question mark: "Didn't I just make myself very clear?"

"That's your problem. The news has already spread, and the Lin family can't afford to lose face like this." Lin Buren cast his bait, and red carp tumbled in the flowing water. "Even if you didn't mean it, Jiao Lu is serious about you. She has never practiced swordsmanship as diligently as she has now."

He sighed: "To be honest, if you had agreed too readily, I would have doubted the sincerity of your feelings. Now that you say you have someone you love, I feel much more at ease. After all, people can change. If someone has the power to stir up the world, they may not be able to keep their true heart."

Bai Xuan smiled faintly: "Do you think I would use the Lin family as a shield out of fear of Northern Zhou?"

Lin Buren shook his head slightly: "It's not just Northern Zhou. I have a feeling that you've gotten yourself into more trouble than Northern Zhou."

Your hunch was pretty accurate.

Putting everything else aside, several of my apprentices are already on their way, each one sharpening their knives in anticipation.

Bai Xuan looked up at the sky: "I hate trouble... but some things can't be solved with a single sword strike."

"The feelings between men and women are naturally difficult to resolve." Lin Buren sat down calmly: "If you directly declare that you do not acknowledge this marriage, the Lin family will not force you. However, as a price, Jiao Lu will suffer the same fate as that Ruan woman and will be ridiculed by the world... You can learn from the Vermilion Bird Sword's approach."

Bai Xuan remained silent for a while, then said in a low voice, "Just delay it, there's no need to be so extreme."

"I told you to cut the Gordian knot, but you're still unwilling?" "I just don't want to hurt anyone." Bai Xuan said, "As an elder, do you want to see her join the White Plum Sect at such a young age? Lin Jiaolu is young now, perhaps it's just a momentary impulse. As she grows up, she will naturally understand that there are so many people in the world, and it doesn't have to be me."

Lin Buren's smile deepened, and he glanced at the white-robed youth with a profound look before waving his hand: "Fine, I won't talk to you... Go ahead."

Bai Xuan was too lazy to continue the conversation, so he stood up and said, "I'm going to investigate the case."

"Hmm." Lin Buren nodded slightly... In fact, the Lin family had already basically figured out the case. Based on the method, it was almost certain that it was committed by someone from the Fuguang Sect. They had been secretly searching for the whereabouts of the Fuguang Sect members for a long time.

Bai Xuan left on the iron chains, and Lin Chongxiao at the stern of the boat never said a word to him from beginning to end.

After the person left.

Lin Buren walked to the stern and asked, "Are you satisfied?"

Lin Chongxiao said, "Find out who this Qin Xiaochun is."

"Most likely, it's someone from the capital." Lin Buren's analysis hit the nail on the head: "Only someone from the capital would have had the most contact with him."

“Jiaolu is still young,” Lin Chongxiao said. “There’s no rush for her to get married… We still have more than a year to go, let’s see how it goes.”

Lin Buren said, "My sister-in-law seems quite satisfied."

"He can write poetry and has some talent, but those don't count as good character," Lin Chongxiao said indignantly. "His wife thinks too highly of this kid."

"His attitude toward marriage is excessively cautious, to the point that he seems somewhat timid and hesitant... He has absolutely no heroic spirit, and is more like an awkward young man." Lin Buren's assessment is quite apt.

If Bai Xuan were here, he would definitely retort, "What do you know? We modern people are like this!"

"Even the most heroic and magnanimous man may be a mess when it comes to his love life. I admire his cautious attitude."

Lin Chongxiao threw a pole into the river: "Anyway, we're still young. Since we're not in a hurry to get married, let them do what they want. Given the example of the Ruan family woman, judging from this kid's attitude, it shouldn't come to this."

“He has a good character, but unfortunately he already has someone he loves.” Lin Buren sighed, “If he really does get married in the future, let him take a concubine.”

Lin Chongxiao glanced at him sideways: "Why are you asking me? Do you think I would object?"

Lin Buren crossed his arms and said, "I thought you took Jiang Shenlong as your role model, brother."

"I take Jiang Shenlong as my role model, but that doesn't count. What's wrong with men fantasizing about having multiple wives and concubines? When someone in my family takes a concubine, have I ever given them a hard time?" Lin Chongxiao retorted, "Who told you that a pure love warrior would stop someone from having multiple wives?"

"So, brother, you also have this idea?"

“At first I did have those thoughts, but later I lost interest.” Lin Chongxiao said calmly, “I don’t take a concubine because I don’t want to hurt my lover’s feelings… Don’t be fooled by Lu Shu’s virtuous and gentle nature, as if she doesn’t care about anything I do. If I were to take a concubine, she would definitely maintain a smiling support on the surface, but who knows how sad she would be inside—whoever likes whom more has to compromise for them and try to smooth out their rough edges… That’s what loving someone is like, knowing how to restrain your desires for the other person. I love her more, so I am willing to restrain myself.”

Lin Buren nodded: "Well said, your sister-in-law should hear it too."

"Go away, don't cause us any trouble."

Lin Buren continued, "Then let him handle the investigation?"

"Let him be. We can't find anyone from the Fuguang Sect even if we search three feet into the ground. If he has the ability to catch the murderer, why shouldn't I give him a gift?"

……

Bai Xuan walked out of the courtyard, intending to ask a maid for directions.

I had only taken a few steps when I realized that I couldn't investigate the case for the time being.

Because Lin Jiaolu was standing outside.

The two of them didn't try to muffle their voices during their conversation; it was clearly audible even through a wall.

Bai Xuan's first reaction was: Lin Buren, you old bastard, you must be doing this on purpose!

The little deer stood there timidly, her hands unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes. Her eyes looked at him softly, her lower lip slightly bitten, her head lowered, a few strands of hair covering her eyes, her gaze dark and unfathomable.

She heard it all.

I could hear it perfectly clearly.

All conversations.

Word for word.

(End of this chapter)