After Mad Dragon was released from prison, I shocked the world!

"I'm just a burden who only causes you trouble! A disgusting idiot!"

Su Qian looked at Lin Li, her voice growing softer and softer until it turned into a helpless sob.

"I want to change, Lin Li, I really want to change... but I'm so tired, I'm so tired..."

No one spoke; everyone watched the two of them silently.

Lin Yuehua's eyes reddened, and she went over to comfort Su Qian, but Lin Li stopped her by raising his hand.

He looked at Su Qian, who was crying incessantly, and remained silent for a while before slowly speaking: "So this is the way you chose? To escape reality by hurting yourself?"

"I didn't run away..."

Su Qian wiped away her tears, stood unsteadily, and said softly, "I just... want to clear my head."

"Lin Li, I'm here today not only to celebrate Wan Qing's birthday, but also to say goodbye to you."

"bid farewell?"

Lin Li raised an eyebrow.

"right."

Su Qian gave a bitter smile. "I know you hate me and think I'm disgusting."

"I know that no matter how hard I try, I can't fit into your world. In that case, I won't get in your way."

"From today onwards, I will no longer bother you, nor will I ever appear before you again. I will handle the company's affairs myself; if I fail to handle them well, that's my fate."

Lin Li looked at Su Qian, his feelings were complicated.

He was indeed disappointed and even disgusted by what Su Qian had done before.

But how could he possibly remain unmoved when he saw her torturing herself like this?

"I respect your choice."

Lin Li didn't know what to say, so he could only say, "But remember my words, you can come to me if you are in danger."

Su Qian bit her lip tightly, trying not to cry out, and nodded gently.

The two fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat somber.

"Alright, alright, today is Wanqing's birthday, don't let unhappy things spoil your mood."

Lei Xiangqing quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Come on, let's cut the cake! Light the candles!"

A huge three-tiered cake was pushed up, with candles bearing the number "23" stuck on it.

Lin Li picked up a lighter, preparing to light the candle, but suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong?"

Fang Wanqing looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Lin Li thought for a moment, then put down the lighter and glanced at everyone present.

"My aunt just asked me what I went through during my three years in Black Dragon Prison."

His tone was serious as he slowly said, "Since everyone is here today, there are some things I won't hide."

The group exchanged glances, but no one dared to speak because of Lin Li's overly serious expression.

"What I'm about to say might overturn your worldview, but I assure you, every word is true."

Lin Li didn't expect them to say anything. He simply took a deep breath and slowly said, "I am a cultivator."

"A cultivator?"

Lei Xiangqing and Fang Wanqing exchanged glances, both somewhat bewildered.

Lin Li didn't continue to explain, but instead let the facts speak for themselves.

"Look me in the eyes."

He let out a low shout, and his originally black eyes instantly turned golden!

"Your eyes!"

Everyone gasped in surprise and instinctively took a step back.

Lin Li glanced at them and slowly stretched out his hands.

Pong!

Two balls of crimson-gold flames suddenly ignited in his palms!

The air around the flames was instantly distorted, and a scorching wave of heat rushed towards them, forcing everyone to retreat.

But Lin Li's palm was not injured, and his skin did not even turn red.

"Is...is this magic?"

Mingxi's eyes widened, and she tried to reach out to touch it, but the heat wave pulled her back. "It's so hot! It's really on fire!"

Lin Li didn't speak, but simply flicked his finger.

A tiny flame flew from his fingertip and landed on the candle wick on the cake.

call--

The candle was lit instantly.

But the flames weren't ordinary orange-yellow; they were a crimson gold, just like the flames in Lin Li's eyes!

"This is the 'yang fire' within my body."

Lin Li withdrew his hand, and his eyes turned black again. "You can try to blow it out."

"I'll give it a try!"

Mingxi was the first to lean over, puffing out her cheeks and blowing hard.

"call!"

The wind was strong, but the golden flame didn't even flicker; instead, it burned even brighter.

"How is that possible?"

Mingxi refused to believe it and blew on the flame several more times until her face turned red, but the flame still didn't go out.

"I'll give it a try too."

Lei Xiangqing also became interested and went over to blow on it, but the result was the same.

Fang Wanqing, Bai Nian'an, and several others took turns trying to blow out the flame, even together, but they just couldn't extinguish it.

"This fire cannot be extinguished by water or wind."

Lin Li looked at the flame with a complicated expression. "It is both my source of power and a death warrant that could take my life at any moment."

"How can we put it out?"

Lin Li paused for a moment, then looked at Lei Xiangqing: "Xiangqing, come here."

Lei Xiangqing was taken aback for a moment, then immediately moved closer to him and said with a smile, "What? Need my help?"

Lin Li reached out and grabbed Lei Xiangqing's slender waist, pulling her forcefully into his arms.

Under the shocked gazes of the girls, he lowered his head and kissed Lei Xiangqing's red lips.

"Well……"

Lei Xiangqing's eyes widened, clearly not expecting Lin Li to pull this stunt.

But she quickly realized what was happening. Instead of pushing him away, she reached out and hooked her arms around his neck, responding passionately.

Fang Wanqing and Su Qian, who were standing to the side, turned pale instantly upon seeing this scene.

Fang Wanqing, in particular, although she already knew about Lei Xiangqing and Lin Li's relationship and was mentally prepared, the shock of seeing the two kissing was still unbearable for her.

Lin Lisong opened Lei Xiangqing's window and pointed at the candle, saying, "Now, you go blow it out."

Lei Xiangqing was a little confused, but she still obediently leaned over and gently blew a breath.

"call--"

A miracle happened.

The golden flame that had been so strong that it wouldn't go out no matter how much he blew on it was instantly extinguished by Lei Xiangqing's breath.

"this……"

Everyone stared at this scene in disbelief.

"That way we can destroy it."

Looking at Fang Wanqing and her aunt, who were both pale-faced, Lin Li explained in a heavy tone, "The cultivation technique I practice is extremely yang, and the yang fire in my body will erupt every once in a while."

"If the yin and yang cannot be harmonized, I will be burned alive by this fire and die from my body exploding."

"Aside from a few special cultivators, the only way to extinguish this fire is... through this intimate method, to guide the yang fire within my body."

At this point, Lin Li glanced at Fang Huayi: "Professor Fang is one of my teachers' wives; she knows this best."

"Back then, my master had so many... female confidantes for the same reason."