Chapter 197: The thousand appearance mask is Destroyed

Lin Chen saw the team behind her was perfectly aligned, and holding the star ancient zither in both hands, she slowly walked forward.

Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and as her steps were light and slow, her moon-white long robes and light veil fluttered slightly, carrying a hint of tenderness and majesty.

Instructor Liu Qingwan stood in the center of the square, her crisp and affectionate voice echoing:

"They were once ordinary members among us. They were gentle and beautiful, each one a delicate woman who played the zither."

"From the moment they left, they were no longer soft women, but brave and fearless warriors!"

"They used those slender hands to grasp longswords, and with firm hearts, they embarked on the expedition."

"Two years have passed; they traversed the Snow Region, passed through ghost domains, and endured countless hardships before they could return in triumph."

"When they departed, there were 100 of them; but upon returning, there are only…" Su Wanqing scanned the list in her hand, a flash of excitement crossing her eyes.

"Also 100 people! Not a single one was left behind!"

The Disciples' breath hitched, and immediately, a low burst of exclamation and excitement erupted.

This was a great achievement, an immortal legend! With their strong will and tenacious spirit, they achieved an almost impossible goal!

Not only that, they also successfully brought back the star ancient zither! This is the glory belonging to our Xuanyin Qin Sect, the pride belonging to every Disciple!

After the speech, the entire place instantly boiled over. The Disciples cheered loudly, their excitement overflowing, and the square resounded with applause and cheers.

Lin Chen lowered her eyes slightly, gently hugging the star ancient zither in her arms. Feeling the glory and joy of the Sect, her eyes became slightly moist, and endless gratitude and pride surged in her heart.

Behind, Lin Fan raised his eyes to watch Lin Chen in front, a hint of warmth also rising in his heart.

Just as he was immersed in this scene, he suddenly felt a tender white finger gently rub his arm.

Looking back, it was none other than Bai Youyou.

This breathtakingly beautiful woman stood behind him, her expression cold yet carrying a hint of playful amusement.

"You're back!" Her voice was soft, yet elusive.

"Yeah, I'm back." Lin Fan replied, though a faint sense of unease lurked in his heart.

Bai Youyou suddenly reached out her slender, fair palm, raising her eyebrows slightly. "Hand it over!"

"Hand what over?" Lin Fan's heart tightened.

He had always found it difficult to fathom Bai Youyou's thoughts. Could she have set her sights on some treasure he had obtained in the Immortal Realm?

"The thousand appearance mask!" Her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, yet it made Lin Fan's heart skip a beat.

The thousand appearance mask had now had its Seal removed by Xiao Du. If Bai Youyou took it, wouldn't his secret be exposed?

Lin Fan gave an awkward smile, trying to muddle through. "Hehe, the thousand appearance mask has a little problem, I might not be able to give it to you."

Bai Youyou stepped closer, her delicate red lips brushing against his ear as she whispered:

"My Lord God King, this mask has been locked onto by many God Kings. If you want to live, just obediently hand it over."

Lin Fan couldn't help but be stunned, inwardly shocked. He hadn't expected Bai Youyou to know so clearly.

He hesitated for a moment, then could only slowly take off the thousand appearance mask and hand it to her.

Bai Youyou took the mask, her gaze indifferent. Without a trace of pity, she crushed the thousand appearance mask in her hand, leaving not even a scrap behind in an instant.

Lin Fan was numb, his gaze locked tightly on Bai Youyou's hand, a sharp pain suddenly piercing his heart.

That was a supreme treasure that even a God King could not see through, the Legacy sacred object of the Snow Fox clan!

And Bai Youyou was from the Snow Fox clan; to her, this was definitely not just a supreme treasure, but the sacred object of her clan, a symbol that could not be taken lightly.

Yet, this sacred object had been destroyed by her so casually, without even a hint of heartache.

In the Immortal Realm, the Sea God King was tracking Lin Fan's aura and was infinitely close.

At this very instant, his eyes stung violently. He covered his eyes and cursed in shock.

"Damn it!"

The Sea God King gritted his teeth and cursed, clenching his fists, but could only watch helplessly as the target completely disappeared from his sight.

At Yinyun Square, behind the crowd.

Bai Youyou's delicate body was as soft as silk, gently wrapping around Lin Fan. She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled slightly.

"Let's go somewhere else."

Her voice was low and carried a hint of teasing, her eyes flashing with an elusive meaning.

Before she finished speaking, the two of them seemed to vanish into thin air, disappearing silently from the crowd.

Instructor Liu Qingwan still stood steadily on the high platform, her voice high and clear, echoing throughout Yinyun Square:

"Please, our heroes, come up to the platform to receive your honors."

Following her words, Lin Chen led all the returning Disciples slowly toward the high platform. The team was orderly, and the atmosphere was solemn.

Their postures were upright, their gazes firm, as if every step manifested the glory and sacrifice they had experienced.

"Lin Chen, you are granted the status of Legacy Disciple, with a rank equivalent to an Elder."

Instructor Liu Qingwan's gaze lingered on Lin Chen for a moment, her eyes full of approval and pride.

"All returning Disciples are granted the status of Meritorious Disciple, with a rank equivalent to a Chief Disciple."

As soon as she finished speaking, the sound of ceremonial cannons roared. Colorful flags fluttered in the wind, and the entire square instantly boiled over; the atmosphere was like a grand celebration.

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Su Wanqing was scanning the crowd, her gaze searching for Lin Fan's figure.

Her brows furrowed slightly, her expression unconsciously carrying a bit of anxiety, but Lin Fan never appeared in her line of sight.

It was the same familiar, quiet courtyard, the same familiar, soft bed. Bai Youyou's soft tongue was unbridled, kissing Lin Fan.

She didn't ask any questions at all, only crazily clinging to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan didn't ask, nor did he stop her; he simply let himself be clung to, being swept into that irresistible whirlpool.

Until, two hours later, when both were exhausted, they finally stopped.

Lin Fan knew that Bai Youyou's willingness to give herself completely to him already showed that she trusted him completely.

Of course, he wouldn't be foolish enough to ask boring questions like whether she had discovered his identity.

Lin Fan gently stroked Bai Youyou's pink back, his gaze gentle.

"Youyou, you destroyed the thousand appearance mask. How should I tell Su Wanqing that I am Bai Fan?"

"I already thought of this problem for you. Look at what this is."

Bai Youyou slowly took out a mask from her embrace; it was a replica of the thousand appearance mask.

Although it lacked a bit of the Dao charm, it still exuded a mysterious aura.

"A replica of the thousand appearance mask?"

"That's right, it is a replica of the thousand appearance mask. After you put it on, it can only last for at most three days."

"Within three days, you need to tell them that Bai Fan is just the identity you use after wearing the mask."

Lin Fan's brows couldn't help but furrow. If Lin Chen saw his true face and he still said he wasn't Lin Fan, that would be too ridiculous.

"Youyou, can I continue to use the name Lin Fan? After all, if I take off the mask in front of Lin Chen, I can only say I am Lin Fan; it's really hard to explain otherwise."

Bai Youyou frowned slightly, seemingly pondering for a moment before nodding gently.

"You can, but I will still only call you Bai Fan. This belongs to my memory; it is everything you did for me."

Lin Fan's heart was instantly enveloped by a warm current, and the memories of the days spent with Bai Youyou surged into his mind.

He gently pulled her into his embrace, holding her tightly. "Youyou, I will always be your Bai Fan."

Bai Youyou nodded slightly in his arms and whispered, "I know."