Transmigrating into the body of a white-haired fairy, she also encounters a late-born woman seeking

"Junior Sister!"

Seeing Shi Xiaoman waving her arms with a flushed face, Lin Xi almost fainted.

She doesn't know what to do now, and you're here causing trouble?

Isn't this just adding fuel to the fire?

"Second Junior Sister, should we go and stop them?"

Upon seeing this, Zhong Shuyun pondered for a moment and then offered some advice.

After all, if the two of them were to fight each other at this time, it would inevitably cause trouble related to the second junior sister.

This may be criticized in the future.

If this were to happen in tomorrow's competition, it would be a fair and square fight, and Second Junior Sister could clear her name.

"I...Senior Sister, do you really think I can persuade them if I step in?"

"Instead of escalating the conflict?" Lin Xi said helplessly.

She knew she couldn't persuade him, so she didn't want to.

After all, the outside world is still unaware of their relationship with Chu Yang.

These two could now be seen as clashing before her showdown.

Wouldn't it be shameless of me to force my way in?

What if they don't want to talk about their own affairs?

Aren't you just being presumptuous?

Moreover, even if things about her were included, it would only exacerbate the conflict.

Going in as a peacemaker is like being a central air conditioner and a green tea b*tch.

Standing by Chu Yang's side is a clear indication to others that her heart belongs to Chu Yang.

But deep down, she still refused to acknowledge Chu Yang.

If Shen Lingtian stands with Chu Yang, Chu Yang will definitely turn against her.

Either way, it's certain death.

It's better to let them do it themselves.

Anyway, it wasn't her who made them confront each other, so it would be more peaceful for them if they didn't confront each other.

Blame it on Lin Xi from your past life.

Chu Yang had promised me that I wouldn't get involved and make things difficult for her.

Because he knew from the beginning that this was not something she could control.

Otherwise, were all those "husband" calls for nothing?

"......"

now.

On the arena.

Shen Lingtian appeared in front of Chu Yang.

The two kept sizing each other up.

After a brief ten-second silence, Chu Yang spoke first:

"What? The rumored top scholar of Shangqing Peak, are you here to cause trouble for me because of Lin Xi too?"

"Are you angry that I took her away from you?"

A cold glint flashed in the depths of Shen Lingtian's eyes.

Threatening and using despicable means is not a good thing.

"I know about what happened between you and her."

Chu Yang's eyes narrowed instantly. "Despicable methods? How can you say my methods are despicable?"

"I've known her for three years and we know many of each other's secrets. She often took the initiative to come to me and invite me to do fieldwork and enjoy tea together."

As he spoke, Shen Lingtian summoned half of the Yin-Yang Fish Jade Pendant.

"She gave me this half of the yin-yang fish jade pendant a year ago. I still remember the look in her eyes back then."

"Just a few months ago everything was normal, but everything changed after she came home."

"She was no longer herself; for the first time, she distanced herself from me."

"And this time, the root cause is because I met you."

"Because of me?"

"I am aware of the relationship between you two."

"The reason she returned home was to annul the engagement. She originally wanted to use a showdown as a gamble to get out of the marriage, but in the end she lost to you."

"Therefore, you have taken control of the situation."

"You mean you two had a crush on each other before, and then I ended up stealing their love away?"

Chu Yang was not surprised that Shen Lingtian knew about his relationship with Lin Xi.

After all, he is the chief of Shangqing Peak.

However, he still gave a sarcastic smile.

"Shen Lingtian, you don't actually think that you two didn't get together because of me, do you?"

"Did my interference cause her to fall for someone else?"

You're wrong.

"Even without me, things wouldn't turn out the way you want."

"You're just indulging in wishful thinking."

"Since you refuse to admit it, how about we make a bet?" Shen Lingtian said calmly, his expression unchanged.

"A bet? What kind of bet?"

"Tomorrow we'll have a fight. If you lose, then we'll annul the engagement and set her free."

"If you win, I will no longer interfere in your affairs."

"Very clear conditions."

"Heh, you proposed this bet because you think you're sure to win?" Chu Yang's tone was enigmatic.

"I think I can do it," Shen Lingtian said calmly.

"That's quite a boast. I'd really like to agree, but I think since it involves her, I should respect that."

Chu Yang inexplicably recalled the time when Lin Xi refuted him.

After a moment's thought, I still declined.

"What? Are you worried you'll lose?"

"If that's the case, I can add one more condition: I can do without the power of the Supreme Body."

Chu Yang's tone suddenly turned cold, "Shen Lingtian, you are too arrogant."

"Being confined to the Xuanling Sect has limited your vision. You are just like that Wushan, unaware that there are always people more capable than you, and that there is always something beyond your understanding."

"I'm not rejecting you because I'm afraid of you, but because I don't want to make that commitment."

"And tomorrow you will be the only one to lose, no matter how often you use the Supreme Body, no matter how powerful your methods are."

"So I think this promise is meaningless."

"Oh? You're really not afraid of me? So you're afraid of losing her? You want to hold onto this contract tightly and develop an ambiguous relationship with her?"

"This is a boring debate. We'll settle things with you tomorrow anyway, and you'll know the answer then."

Chu Yang didn't want to continue the argument and turned to leave the arena.

"Didn't you ever consider that she might not like you?"

"Is what you're doing just wishful thinking?"

"You've kept her tied down for so long, do you think she'll come to like you? Do you think she'll be happy just being around you?"

Seeing that Chu Yang was about to leave, Shen Lingtian felt a little flustered and couldn't help but continue to argue.

However, these few words made Chu Yang freeze in his tracks, stopping in his tracks.

"Chu Yang, you say I'm only indulging in wishful thinking, but aren't you indulging in wishful thinking as well?"

"Because of your restrictions, didn't she ever reject you?"

"Is this really what she wants?"

"If you truly love her, you should give her her freedom!"

"Instead of continuing to restrict her!"

Although Shen Lingtian was unaware of Lin Xi and Chu Yang's past experiences, he felt that their relationship couldn't possibly progress so smoothly when Lin Xi rebelled against the engagement.

Otherwise, if Lin Xi really liked Chu Yang, she wouldn't have chosen to hide it after arriving at the Xuanling Sect, not even from her master and senior sister.

At least Chu Yang did not make her feel truly satisfied.

Chu Yang frowned slightly. He wanted to retort, but he didn't know where to begin.

His mind was filled with Lin Xi's disdainful and cold words to him.

His gaze involuntarily drifted to a particular seat in the audience.

Suddenly, their eyes met those of the white-haired figure.

The latter visibly panicked for a moment, but quickly regained his composure and turned his head away expressionlessly, no longer looking in their direction.

"......"

"What? You agree with me now?"

"You know she doesn't like you? She wants to leave you?"

"In that case, let's each take a gamble and leave the rest to fate."

"If you lose, it only means that you are not meant to be," Shen Lingtian said coldly.

"......"

Chu Yang remained expressionless. "I agree."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.