The improved female villains regained their memories.

All the temple guards came out to protect the central square.

The goddess candidates from the preliminary selection were all there, and it was under these circumstances that Yang Pingsheng revealed all his strength.

Earth Immortal.

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"I never expected that Yang Pingsheng would become an Earth Immortal."

Ling Shuxin clicked her tongue in amazement. She sat down on the ground without any regard for etiquette, tossing the fruit in her hand and said, "I heard that many candidates for goddess have sent people to contact him, and even the Yang family has sent people to contact Yang Pingsheng."

As she spoke, she tossed the fruit in her hand to Song Panning, who was sitting opposite her. Song Panning didn't even look at it, but caught it, flipped through the book in her hand, and responded indifferently, "Oh."

Now, eighteen-year-old Song Panning has fully blossomed into womanhood. Her jet-black hair is styled in a princess bun, her fair face is flawless, her skin is delicate and smooth, her eyebrows are long and elegant, and her eyes sparkle like stars. The corners of her mouth are slightly downturned, without a smile, conveying a sense of melancholy. She sits there, dignified, noble, quiet, and elegant, like a lotus emerging from the water, untouched by the world.

“Xiao Ning, I’ve done everything you asked me to do, and I’ve even sent the letter, but I don’t think Xiao Sheng is paying any attention to it. Now that you’ve shown your strength, everyone is rushing to contact him, so he’s even less likely to come looking for you.”

"Ah."

"I'm talking to you, so please respond."

Song Panning sighed helplessly and put down her book: "Have you chosen your followers?"

“I’ve made my choice. Didn’t I tell you? It’s that guy named Du Wanli.” Ling Shuxin said casually. “He’s an eccentric, mischievous guy. He always comes up with some strange things. His accent is a bit odd though. The cheongsam I showed you last time was designed by him.”

"You like him?"

"Wh-wh-wh-wh-wh!!!" Ling Shuxin's face turned red instantly, and she couldn't even speak properly, "I-wh-wh-wh-wh, how could I possibly like that kind of lowly person? Just kidding, there's no way we could be together, I could never like him!"

"...You're still the same as ever, you can't hide anything at all."

The way Ling Shuxin and Du Wanli met is somewhat like a scene from a drama.

One day, Ling Shuxin suddenly decided to go hunting in the forest. By then, Yang Pingsheng was no longer around, and Song Panning was busy studying formations, so she had to go alone. She knew nothing about hunting and disliked the hassle of having attendants, so she simply sneaked in alone, only to bump right into a tiger.

Just then, Du Wanli appeared, holding a strange black pipe in his hand. With a bang, he killed the tiger and saved Ling Shuxin.

From then on, Ling Shuxin and Du Wanli became acquainted. Du Wanli always managed to produce some strange little gadgets. Ling Shuxin was naturally playful, so she and Du Wanli naturally grew closer and closer.

"What do you mean I can't hide it? I don't like him in the first place!! If it weren't for the fact that he can come up with little inventions to make me happy, who would want to talk to him!"

"If you're so hypocritical, why do you still let him be your follower?"

"I only did it because I felt sorry for him! He was penniless and had no family, so I found him a job!"

"Not only do you not know how to hide things, you're also quite arrogant, huh..."

Ling Shuxin's excuse is completely unfounded.

With the Ling family's power, if Ling Shuxin really wanted to pity or appreciate someone, she wouldn't need to personally intervene; she could simply find a servant to do it for her. However, with Du Wanli, Ling Shuxin not only personally received him every time, but also designated him as her follower, ignoring even the recommendations from the family elders. This shows the extent of her admiration for Du Wanli.

“I must remind you,” Song Panning said, her eyes slightly lowered, “a goddess must be a pure person, and at least during her reign, she cannot be married.”

"I know, I never wanted to be this goddess in the first place. Didn't we agree that if we both made it to the finals, I would just concede and let you have the title?"

"You really have a big heart."

"It doesn't matter~ Anyway, the Ling family's status is there, and no one can shake it. Besides, it doesn't matter if you take my place or not, right? There's no difference. Xiao Ning, are you going to suppress me if you take my place?"

Ling Shuxin rushed over and hugged Song Panning, rubbing against her.

Song Panning patted her head and smiled helplessly: "Of course not. You are my friend, and our friendship will not be shaken by family interests."

"That settles it then, hehe. After all, the Goddess Election only happens once. I'm just participating to experience it. Besides, with my help, Xiao Ning, wouldn't you have fewer competitors?"

"Then thank you."

You're welcome~

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night,

Yang Pingsheng declined the invitation from the fifteenth envoy, took off his guard uniform, and walked back to the courtyard looking slightly tired.

His combat power at the Earth Immortal level is not to be underestimated, not to mention that his age is suitable for his followers. Many candidates for goddess have been tempted and have offered their conditions, hoping that Yang Pingsheng will lend them a hand.

Of course, this was also because they had learned that Lin Wanjun had chosen her eldest sister as her follower. Otherwise, given the relationship between Lin Wanjun and Yang Pingsheng, they really wouldn't have been able to interfere.

Lin Wanjun also received many calls, all asking Yang Pingsheng for help. They included some cooperation agreements, which Lin Wanjun neither agreed nor refused. She simply smiled and said she would discuss it with Yang Pingsheng.

So she returned to the courtyard early, waiting for Yang Pingsheng to come back and explain to her.

But I'm afraid she won't live to see Yang Pingsheng.

Halfway down a forest path, Yang Pingsheng found someone already waiting there.

Song Panning.

She stood there, dressed in a green robe with a wide belt around her waist, her long hair draped over her back and gently tied back with a silver ribbon, with smoke rising around her as if in a dream.

Yang Pingsheng stopped and quietly looked at the person who had just arrived.

She was taller and prettier. Compared to six years ago, she was more composed and more enigmatic. She had drawn her eyebrows and put on makeup, presenting herself to him in her best light.

A gentle spring breeze blew, and under the moon, a few lonely tree shadows lingered, with the shadows of two people intertwined in the middle, stretched very long.

Unlike other female villains, she didn't become more gloomy or arrogant. Instead, she became more like water, clear and unfathomable. When you look at her, it's like looking at yourself.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

They both spoke at the same time, and then fell silent at the same time.

People we missed, times we missed, when we meet again, we are speechless.

Song Panning once told Ling Shuxin that Yang Pingsheng didn't like Lin Wanjun. It seemed that he had something he couldn't say, but he still left, and she couldn't stop him.

The two had been mistaken for six years, and time had left its mark on them, but their hearts remained the same when they met again.

Childhood sweethearts of yesteryear, now just passersby; how can the unspoken words of the past ever be expressed?

Finally, Song Panning spoke first: "You're famous today."

Yang Pingsheng nodded: "Mm."

When did this happen?

"It's been a while."

"Congratulations on reaching the Earth Immortal realm. Now you can choose a good cultivation path, whether it's talismans, magic weapons, or pills."

"Yes, thank you."

"Earth Immortals can try to qualify for the positions of clan leader or temple leader. I heard that the Yang family has also contacted you again. What are your plans next?"

"I haven't thought that far ahead yet. My current security job is pretty good."

"When it comes to work, it depends on the individual. You're not short of money right now, are you?"

"No shortage."

"That's true. After all, the Lin family's daughter is with you, so she'll definitely have plenty of money."

"Ah."

"As long as you're doing well, that's all that matters."

Two burdened souls meet again, still cautiously probing each other.

"The Goddess selection process just ended, you must have had a tough time, right?"

"It's alright, you know I can handle these things."

"Hmm... Have you eaten yet?"

"We're getting ready to go back and eat now, what about you?"

"Same."

The two fell silent again.

"that."

"Open auditions".

The two spoke at the same time, paused slightly, and then fell silent again.

"I should go back for dinner," Yang Pingsheng said. "Otherwise, Wanjun will be getting impatient."

"Okay." Song Panning nodded slightly. "Be careful on the road."

The two nodded slightly, stepped aside, and walked in different directions along the same path.

Chapter 236 Framed, Conspiracy, Purity, Depravity

In the mountain city, the quadrennial Goddess Election is here.

On the first day of the preliminary selection, a person of the level of a celestial being appeared, which triggered a frenzy among the goddess candidates who wanted to choose him as their follower.

There are certain age requirements for the goddess's followers, so basically none of the goddess's followers are at the Earth Immortal level. After all, people in this age group are generally still in the stage of tempering their bodies and removing impurities or nurturing their spiritual roots.

Yang Pingsheng advanced to the Earth Immortal realm at the young age of sixteen, making him a true prodigy.

Even if he doesn't become a follower of the goddess, his future at the temple will only be bright, and if he can get her help, his path to becoming the goddess will undoubtedly be much smoother.

Do large families lack earth immortals? No.

What they lack are immortals of this age.

So when Yang Pingsheng's cultivation level was revealed, the goddess candidates went crazy.

After all, in the history of the goddess election, there has never been a case of a follower who was an earth immortal.

The central square was bustling with people. The preliminary selection lasted for three days and was basically for the general public.

Lin Wanjun stood on the high building, overlooking the entire square. Lin Jinxuan stood timidly behind her, not daring to say a word.

Lin Wanjun's eyes swept across the crowd, finally settling on the temple guards.

Although she couldn't see clearly, she knew Yang Pingsheng was there.

"Du Wanli became Ling Shuxin's follower, while my fiancé became an earth immortal."

Lin Wanjun felt the gentle evening breeze and was overwhelmed with emotions.