Published: February 26, 2025
"I remember now, I saw your image in my mother's official records of the Immortal Realm. You are from the Primordial Chaos Nine Heavens Immortal Realm."
Ouyang Qianqian smiled gently, "Yes, Qianqian has met Miss Li."
"Oh right," Li Shiyin asked, "Back then, a murderer killed many in the Primordial Chaos Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, and the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor along with many city lords were slaughtered."
"My mother thought that you and your father had been killed as well. What exactly happened back then? Is your father safe?"
Ouyang Qianqian slightly bowed her head, "Thank you for your concern, Miss. My father is well; he is currently with the Baijia army."
"When that disaster struck the Primordial Chaos Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, my father and I did not see the murderer but felt an overwhelming pressure."
"My father sustained serious injuries while protecting me, but fortunately, Heavenly Blessing protected us, allowing us to escape."
Upon hearing this, Li Shiyin smiled softly, "Well, it's good to hear that."
Li Shiyin looked at Tan Yun, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of tenderness, "Jing Yun, why are you with Qianqian?"
Tan Yun smiled slightly, "Qianqian is my fiancée."
Li Shiyin was momentarily stunned, a fleeting shadow of sorrow crossing her eyes, before she forced a smile, "Your fiancée, whether it’s Xuan Yuan Rou or Qianqian, they are both so beautiful."
At this moment, sensing the awkward atmosphere, Li Shimin cleared his throat and stepped forward to give Tan Yun a bear hug, changing the topic, "Jing Yun, your cultivation speed is astonishing! I didn't expect you to already be a second-class great sage."
After that, Li Shimin communicated with Tan Yun telepathically, "Jing Yun, my sister has been deeply in love with you all these years."
"I'm not interfering in your matters; I just don't want to see Shiyin sad. Jing Yun, say something nice to make her happy."
Hesitating slightly, Tan Yun looked at the distracted Li Shiyin but ultimately chose not to say anything flattering. He didn't want to give her any false hopes.
After all, she was the daughter of his arch-enemy; it was better for him to keep his distance.
At the same time, Tan Yun understood that Li Shiyin genuinely cared for him; otherwise, she wouldn't have given him all the Half-Saint Liquid she cherished for his cultivation back then.
Thinking about this, Tan Yun communicated with Li Shimin, "Li brother, I know Shiyin cares for me, but I already have seven wives and three fiancées, and I don’t want to hurt her."
"So, I can only... apologize to her. I don’t have any feelings for her; saying nice things would only..."
Before Tan Yun could finish, Li Shimin interrupted him telepathically, "Dear Brother Jing, I only have this one sister; I don't want to see her sad."
"Do you know? Shiyin has never had feelings for any man, but for you, she not only has feelings but is also very dedicated."
"On the night of the birthday celebration back then, when she learned you had a wife and fiancées, she was heartbroken. She tried to forget you, but after so many years, I often see her lost in thought."
"Sigh... she truly loves you wholeheartedly!"
"Even if I ask you this, please say something nice to make her happy."
Hearing this, Tan Yun nodded and looked at Li Shiyin, saying, "Shiyin, you are also very beautiful."
Upon hearing this, Li Shiyin, who had been distracted, instantly broke into a radiant smile that could charm a city, "Jing Yun, are you going to the city to see my mother now?"
Tan Yun replied, "Not for now. I have some matters to attend to first. After I finish, I will go to visit my master."
"Okay," Li Shiyin said, her beautiful eyes holding a glimmer of anticipation, "Jing Yun, when will you come to visit my mother?"
Tan Yun thought for a moment and said, "If all goes well, about a year later."
"Okay, I'll wait for you," Li Shiyin smiled.
"Alright," Tan Yun grinned and cupped his fists towards the two siblings, "Farewell for now; see you in a year."
After saying this, Tan Yun took Ouyang Qianqian's delicate hand and soared into the sky, turning into a beam of light shooting towards the direction of the Gods' Abyss...