Fairy, I am truly a virtuous gentleman!

While Xiao Lingjiang went to change her clothes, Ning Yuan was also thinking about how to deal with her next.

In the end, Ning Yuan rationally suppressed his murderous intent.

Not to mention that the two of them don't have much grudge in this life, even if Ning Yuan really killed Xiao Lingjiang, it wouldn't do him any good.

Having already been reincarnated, all that comes after is like a dream or an illusion.

Father is right. Of the past, future, and present, only the latter is the most important.

We can't let a moment of anger ruin our plans; a alive Xiao Lingjiang would be more useful to Ning Yuan.

Ning Yuan's eyes were deep and unfathomable as he stared straight ahead, his face expressionless, as serene as a pine tree.

In a daze, I seemed to see a young man in a black robe with fierce eyes and a gloomy face.

This person looks exactly like Ning Yuan now, yet they are completely different people.

Ning Yuan is now living a carefree and leisurely life, with his father and sister still alive, his relatives and friends all safe and sound, and the people he cherishes by his side. He is free from any formidable enemies.

The man in the black robe was nothing more than a pitiful wretch who had lost everything.

He and Ning Yuan stared at each other for a moment, then vanished like bubbles bursting.

Tap tap.

Light footsteps approached, and Ning Yuan looked up to see a beautiful young woman, as if she were a celestial being descended to earth, slowly walking towards him.

The first thing that catches the eye is a pair of bright and sparkling phoenix eyes, as ethereal as clouds and as clear as the moon.

Next, her long, black hair, which had been loosened and bound, cascaded down like an ink waterfall.

Her features were delicate and bright, her hands were as soft as tender shoots, her skin as smooth as cream, her neck as delicate as a cicada's, and her teeth as white as melon seeds. When the spring breeze caressed her face and flowers fluttered, she looked like a clear river in spring, making people feel relaxed and happy.

A flowing, cloud-like fairy dress draped lightly over her body, shimmering with starlight. A purple belt cinched her waist, and she wore cloth boots. Her long, shapely legs were lightly covered by ice-silk stockings. In the hazy light, it was as if a fairy was raising her hand and turning around, revealing a hint of crimson on the hem of her dress, which was incredibly alluring.

Ning Yuan's eyes lit up, and he praised, "Not bad, a fairy dress is fitting for a fairy. This outfit makes you look much cuter and more charming than the previous one."

In the room bathed in the glow of the setting sun, a young man with jet-black hair, a fair complexion, and a slender figure, resembling a banished immortal, smiled.

Although Ning Yuan didn't hold back his smiles today, those who were truly close to him could sense the faint distance between them.

Only at this moment, as if the spring snow were melting, does it radiate a warmth that is hard to leave.

Faced with such generous praise, even Xiao Lingjiang, with her resolute heart, couldn't help but blush slightly on her delicate, crystal-clear jade ears.

At the same time, she couldn't help but feel flustered.

Hands have been touched, clothes have been changed, so what's next...?

Xiao Lingjiang quickly asked, "Master, when do we make our move?"

Don't rush.

"But what if he... well, I'll try to negotiate a little longer."

Seeing that the girl was starting to drift off into thought again, Ning Yuan suddenly interrupted her.

"Wait, don't move."

"What?"

Xiao Lingjiang looked up in surprise, only to find that Ning Yuan had already arrived in front of her, the distance between them less than a palm's width.

She only needed to raise her head slightly to be able to see the boy's warm and deep eyes without any obstruction.

Xiao Lingjiang subconsciously held her breath. Ning Yuan looked at her intently, then slowly reached out his hand...

"That's better now."

Ning Yuan smiled faintly, gently twirling a strand of hair from her forehead with two fingers and softly tucking it behind the young woman's ear.

Beneath her sleeves, Xiao Lingjiang's slender fingers slowly relaxed.

She stared blankly at Ning Yuan. Strangely, neither before nor now had she immediately rejected the boy's touch.

On the contrary... he seemed to be enjoying it quite a bit?

Actually, it's not Xiao Lingjiang's fault. Although she wasn't from the main lineage, as a member of a noble family, she was born into a life of plenty.

Before he was even ten years old, his meridians were cleansed by spiritual liquid, allowing him to enter the Qi Refining stage. He reached Foundation Establishment at twelve, Spirit Platform at fifteen, and Divine Palace at eighteen. His talent was outstanding, and he was even one of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers of the Great Li Immortal Dynasty. Grand Tutor Xiao had heard that he was likely to surpass all the main lineage members of the Xiao family and dominate the generation.

Even though they are now down on their luck, they are not an ordinary family, and their desire for enlightenment is pure and unwavering.

Such an experience has both advantages and disadvantages.

The good thing is that there is less trouble, but the bad thing is that it lacks the warmth of everyday life, and one will be at a loss when faced with some unexpected situations.

Ning Yuan turned and sat down, lightly flicking his sleeves. He pointed to the seat opposite him and said politely, "Haha, alright, don't just stand there, sit down."

Xiao Lingjiang was momentarily at a loss.

What is this, using force first and then diplomacy?

"Let's talk this over. Actually, I didn't mean to humiliate you. It's just that Zixuan Cloud Palace isn't a good place, so I had no choice but to resort to this tactic and bring you back."

Ning Yuan ignored Xiao Lingjiang's reaction and said to himself, "First of all, Miss Xiao, please answer my question. We are complete strangers and have no grudges against each other. I really can't figure out where I have offended you."

Xiao Lingjiang fell silent.

Perhaps it was Ning Yuan's attitude that moved her, or perhaps she had no other choice but to try talking to him first.

Xiao Lingjiang looked at Ning Yuan with a complicated expression, her cherry lips parted slightly, and she slowly said, "You...you really haven't heard of my name?"

"no."

"All right……"

Xiao Lingjiang closed her eyes for a moment, adjusted her breathing, and then began to recount her experiences.

She clearly had a promising future in cultivating the Dao, but her clan arranged a marriage for her, and the person she was betrothed to was Ning Yuan.

She was unwilling, so she forced herself to condense her golden core before the age of twenty, hoping that the clan would value her talent again.

As a result, due to being too impatient and insufficiently prepared, he failed when undergoing the Golden Core Tribulation, suffering severe injuries, losing all his cultivation, and having his Dao veins shattered.

Right and wrong, success and failure, all turn to nothing in the end.

After this, the clan not only showed her no pity, but also abandoned her as a pawn without any compensation.

"I never imagined there would be such a twist in the story..."

Ning Yuan also fell silent, seemingly moved by Xiao Lingjiang's experience.

After a long silence, he sighed and said, "Could it be that I am so unworthy of your attention, that you would rather risk ruining your future than marry me?"

Xiao Lingjiang's beautiful eyes widened immediately.

If it involves a contest of magical powers, then discussing the Dao is fine.

The game is decided in a single point, and the outcome is decided on the spot.

But when Ning Yuan put on a hurt and aggrieved look, she didn't know what to do.

Xiao Lingjiang seemed to have forgotten that she had been brought back under duress, and waved her hand to comfort her, "I was also misled by rumors, thinking that Young Master Ning was... Anyway, if I had known earlier that Young Master Ning was... no, that's not right either..."

Xiao Lingjiang felt even worse now than when she lost the magic duel; the more she tried to explain, the worse it got.

After Ning Yuan stopped being so aggressive, Xiao Lingjiang became like a docile deer, easily manipulated by his casually thrown bait.

She's such an adorably clumsy girl.

What did she go through in the future to become that blood-stained white-robed cultivator who caused countless souls to wail under her sword, who regarded life as nothing and only cared about the ruthless path of the Great Dao?

Despite having never met Xiao Lingjiang before, the young girl suffered greatly because of him.

Having no other choice, he decided to go all the way and lend her a hand.

Of course, as for the specifics of how to do it, let's start with training.

After all, only obedient and sensible children can wholeheartedly carry out instructions and accept his transformation.

Ning Yuan sighed, his eyes filled with a deep, unsettling emotion.