Chapter 271: 141. Lin Xiao carelessly gave up three lives! The mastermind behind the scenes turned out to be her! (9000-word blockbuster seeking monthly tickets)_3
"Accept what?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao instantly became excited.
"Mmm, Yurong can accept Eldest Senior Brother having a private chat with Senior Sister Wanning before our official wedding tomorrow to clear things up properly."
Guo Yourong, her arm linked with her lover’s, spoke in a gracious manner.
Seriously? I thought it was something more significant. I got my hopes up for nothing.
Lin Xiao sighed internally but said with a gratified expression, "Yurong, Eldest Senior Brother truly didn’t pamper you for nothing. You really are such an understanding and good girl. How about... I make a trip to Phoenix Caw Peak tonight?"
"Hmm, Eldest Senior Brother, remember to bring some specialties from our Divine Phoenix Peak. Also, apologize to Martial Uncle Su. After today’s misunderstanding, I’m afraid the rift between her and our Master—their bond as martial sisters—will only grow wider."
Guo Yourong said, worry filling her beautiful eyes.
"Absolutely! As expected of my most sensible and mature Second Junior Sister!"
"Eh, wait, where’s Weiwei? Why haven’t I seen her around?"
Only then did Lin Xiao realize something was amiss. He looked around but couldn’t find any sign of Third Junior Sister Chu Youwei!
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「After the banquet.」
Having accepted the early blessings from his peers, such as Jiang Yuan, Lin Xiao walked out of the main hall holding Guo Yourong’s hand, under countless envious gazes.
After being lovey-dovey with Yurong for a while, he sent her off to find Third Junior Sister Chu Youwei while he prepared to meet another woman!
That yandere little girl, Lu Yingying, who had degenerated into a little energy-draining demoness and possessed world-destroying potential!
If this little concubine... Bah, no! If this Junior Sister finds out about my wedding with Yurong tomorrow, who knows what kind of major incident she’ll stir up!
Therefore, before that happens, I absolutely must pacify this girl completely!
Lin Xiao had made up his mind and was about to head to the Sacred Beast Garden when a familiar fragrance of flowers and wine wafted from behind him.
Following that, an intoxicated, unclear voice rang out:
"Xiao... Xiao’er... Master’s Xiao’er..."
Upon hearing this sorrowful tone, Lin Xiao’s heart instantly softened.
Still, he composed himself and turned around with a nonchalant expression.
He saw his tall and beautiful Master Hongling sitting carelessly on the steps before the palace, a wine jar still in her hand.
At this moment, her stunningly beautiful face was flushed crimson from the wine. Her black hair cascaded down like a waterfall. Beneath her crimson, phoenix-patterned skirt, her slender legs, clad in black silk stockings, were stretched straight out, their perfect curves on full display.
"Master, there are many people here. Let your disciple take you back to the Blessed Abode."
Seeing the woman he loved most in his life in such a disheveled state, Lin Xiao felt a pang of heartache!
He cast aside his little scheme, quickly stepped forward, and helped her up.
"Xiao’er, I... just now... I’ve already settled it with your Sect Leader Martial Uncle. You will marry Yurong tomorrow! Tell Master, are... are you happy?"
Xiao Hongling lifted her phoenix eyes, looking intently at her beloved disciple, a hint of hidden pain in her expression.
"Happiness is irrelevant."
"As long as it’s Master’s arrangement, your disciple will obey."
Lin Xiao said calmly.
"Alright..."
Xiao Hongling pursed her lips, the light in her eyes dimming somewhat. "You’re so obedient to Master. That’s truly good, truly good."
She murmured, something glistening in her eyes.
"Yes, thank you, Master, for bestowing this marriage. I do indeed have feelings for Junior Sister Yurong; that is true."
Lin Xiao added.
"Please... please don’t blame Master... alright?"
Xiao Hongling suddenly reached out a delicate hand, cupping her beloved disciple’s cheek, and said softly, "Xiao’er, don’t blame Master too much, alright? This was... the only way Master could think of to keep you on the mountain, to keep you by Master’s side."
Sigh, Master, oh Master, why must you go to such lengths! With just one word from you, I, Lin Xiao, would go through fire and water, fulfilling all my filial duties to the utmost!!! What damn need is there for all these schemes!
"Let’s not talk about this now, Master. Let me take you back to rest first."
Lin Xiao shook his head, trying to change the subject.
"No need. Master can walk by herself. As for you... go prepare for your wedding tomorrow!"
Xiao Hongling suddenly broke free of her disciple’s embrace, turned her back to him, and said with a hoarse voice, "If possible, tomorrow... Master wishes to see my Xiao’er at his most handsome as the groom."
"Mm, you will."
"Perhaps you’ll even see it many times. Among them... there will be one exclusively for you."
Looking at the tall figure before him, the one he yearned for day and night, Lin Xiao spoke from the bottom of his heart.
Of course, the second sentence was spoken only in his heart.
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「Sacred Beast Garden.」
"Yingying, that’s all that Eldest Senior Brother wanted to say."
"Although Eldest Senior Brother likes you very much, my marriage to your Senior Sister Yurong has already been announced to the entire sect. Furthermore, Master’s orders are difficult to defy, so it’s an unalterable fact now. Sigh."
Lin Xiao said with a guilty expression, cradling the little girl’s soft, smooth abdomen and habitually sniffing the fragrance of her twin ponytails.
However, to his surprise, the girl was astonishingly optimistic this time!
Her cute little face, rarely seen without makeup and now as exquisitely clear as carved jade, lifted into a bright smile. She even reached out a small hand to pat his shoulder, actively comforting him, "It’s alright, Eldest Senior Brother! If it’s Senior Sister Yurong, then there’s no problem at all! Anyway... you’ll be Yingying’s in the end~"
"Ah?"
Lin Xiao was slightly taken aback, half understanding but still somewhat confused.
He saw the young girl let out a delicate giggle, her hand resting on the hem of her skirt.