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" Chapter 78: I Can Resolve the Xuanyuan Dilemma "

" Early the next morning, Lin Yi pinched a wisp of Sword Intent between his fingers, gazing at the snow-covered courtyard. "

" A fragrant breeze blew by as Pei Yuhan sat down beside Lin Yi. Her expression was somewhat surprised. ' Xiao Yi, have you reached the ninth realm? ' "

" Lin Yi nodded with a smile. After having 'eaten' Xuanyuan Xier yesterday, he had naturally stepped into the ninth realm of the Sword Dao. "

" It was just a pity that the favorability rating had not reached 100/100. "

" Lin Yi looked at his System panel. [ Xuanyuan Xier: 85/100 (Lover) ] "

" Xuanyuan Xier's favorability had once surged to ninety-five last night, but it had stopped there in the end. As her emotions slowly subsided, her favorability had settled at the awkward level of eighty-five. "

" Lin Yi put away the wisp of Sword Intent in his hand. Pei Yuhan glanced at Li Tiaodeng, who was standing silently not far away, and beckoned to her. "

" Li Tiaodeng hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked over. "

" ' I'll leave Tiaodeng to you. Treat her well. I'll go wait for you at the main hall. ' Pei Yuhan gently instructed Lin Yi. Lin Yi nodded as he watched Li Tiaodeng walk over. "

" ' I know. After all, she is my wife now. ' "

" Hearing the word 'wife' in Lin Yi's words, Pei Yuhan glanced at him. Her heart felt a bit sour, but having experienced so much, she merely shook her head, brushed past Li Tiaodeng, and left the area. "

" Li Tiaodeng walked to Lin Yi's side. "

" ' Sit. ' Li Tiaodeng sat down silently. "

" Now that everything from last night had become a faint memory, Li Tiaodeng was slightly nervous. Regardless of what was said last night, her relationship with Master today… was, after all, different from yesterday. "

" The pleasant sensations seemed to still linger, causing her face to flush slightly. Li Tiaodeng lowered her head. "

" Lin Yi took Li Tiaodeng's small hand. It was warm and smooth, yet felt a bit cold, perhaps due to the chilly weather. Lin Yi warmed it with his own temperature. "

" ' What are you thinking? Have you calmed down now? ' Lin Yi asked casually. "

" After a moment of silence, Li Tiaodeng looked up. ' Does Master not want Tiaodeng anymore? ' "

" Lin Yi turned his head to look at Li Tiaodeng. The young girl's eyes were timid. He found it somewhat amusing, as she had been so bold yesterday. ' Should we let Denger come out and talk? ' "

" ' Mmm… that works too? ' Li Tiaodeng thought for a moment, then nodded. "

" Lin Yi reached out and pinched Li Tiaodeng's small face, causing her to lower her brows slightly, her delicate features tinged with a flush of shyness. "

" ' No need. You were so straightforward about wanting Master to marry you yesterday; why are you so shy today? ' Lin Yi stood up. "

" Seeing that Lin Yi was prepared to walk and talk, Li Tiaodeng also stood up, following beside him with her small hand held by Lin Yi. "

" ' Yesterday was yesterday. Perhaps Tiaodeng was a bit too eager yesterday. ' Li Tiaodeng pursed her lips and said in a low voice. "

" Lin Yi hummed lightly. ' I'm afraid it wasn't just a bit too eager; it was a premeditated plan, right? ' "

" ' It wasn't… ' Li Tiaodeng instinctively retorted, but looking at Lin Yi's clear, bright face and smiling lips, she spoke again, ' Then let's just say it was premeditated. ' "

" The atmosphere between the two gradually eased from the initial awkwardness. Lin Yi had waited for Li Tiaodeng this morning specifically for this reason; after all, Li Tiaodeng had just lost her virginity yesterday, and her emotions had been exposed due to the demonic intent. "

" The relationship between the two had long been established, but certain things still required Lin Yi to take the initiative to break the ice. "

" Just like now, Li Tiaodeng was beginning to reveal her emotions instead of remaining silent. "

" ' You Rebellious Disciple, to think you were actually prepared to commit the act of betraying your Master and ancestors. ' Lin Yi hummed again. ' When I first took you on as a Disciple, Master said that you were not allowed to betray your Master and ancestors. ' "

" ' Like Master, like Disciple! ' Li Tiaodeng grabbed Lin Yi's palm in return. "

" Lin Yi was speechless. He hadn't realized before that Li Tiaodeng had such a 'sharp-tongued' side to her. "

" Li Tiaodeng's words undoubtedly meant that he was the one who made the first move against his Master, which led to her making a move against her Master. "

" The two looked at the snowy scenery along the corridor and walked for a while. "

" ' Master… ' ' Still calling me Master? ' Lin Yi interrupted Li Tiaodeng. "

" ' No, 'Master' feels more intimate! ' Li Tiaodeng shook her head. What she didn't say was that calling him Master was also more exciting… "

" Lin Yi nodded. It was just a form of address; he let Li Tiaodeng be. "

" ' Master, you aren't angry anymore, are you? ' Li Tiaodeng asked again. "

" ' Me? Why would I be angry? ' Lin Yi countered. "

" ' The words that this Disciple said offhandedly yesterday… ' Li Tiaodeng replied cautiously. "

" Lin Yi stopped and turned to look at Li Tiaodeng. His gaze narrowed slightly, which made Li Tiaodeng nervous. "

" ' No. ' After a good while, Lin Yi started walking again. Li Tiaodeng breathed a sigh of relief; she had almost thought Lin Yi was going to scold her. "

" ' That was all Denger's idea, not my idea!! ' Li Tiaodeng hurriedly explained for herself. "

" ' Isn't Denger you? ' "

" Li Tiaodeng was choked for a moment. She gave a sheepish smile. ' That's true. ' "

" ' That settles it. Since you Rebellious Disciple said I am your toy… then so be it. ' Lin Yi could feel Li Tiaodeng's fingertips tremble slightly when he said this. "

" Although he did not look back, he could feel Li Tiaodeng's inexplicable emotions boiling over. "

" Li Tiaodeng gathered her courage. ' Then it's a deal. Master, from now on you are mine and the sisters'… ' "

" ' Hmm? ' Lin Yi's voice grew slightly heavier. "

" Li Tiaodeng ultimately did not say those last two words. She ingratiatingly took Lin Yi's hand and placed it against her face. "

" A soft, smooth sensation came from his fingertips. Lin Yi hummed lightly. ' Stop being cheeky, and don't stammer in front of me. ' "

" Lin Yi pulled Li Tiaodeng to a stop, and the two looked into each other's eyes. Lin Yi looked at the clear, beautiful face before him. ' You are a wife, not a concubine, so there is no need to be so reserved. ' "

" ' But you are also this Disciple's Master… ' "

" ' Then I'll just expel you from the sect. ' A smile played on the corners of Lin Yi's mouth. "

" Compared to the previous time he mentioned expulsion from the sect, this time Li Tiaodeng felt exceptionally warm. "

" She wrinkled her beautiful nose. ' No, the sisters are all Master's wives, and only I am Master's Disciple. ' "

" ' Do you still want to monopolize me? ' Lin Yi casually brushed away the snowflakes that were about to land on Li Tiaodeng's head. "

" ' Of course! How could Tiaodeng not want to monopolize Master!! ' Li Tiaodeng nodded as if it were a matter of course. "

" ' Then you have no chance. ' Lin Yi mercilessly tapped Li Tiaodeng on the head, causing her to pretend to grunt in pain. "

" ' No chance is no chance; at least I am Master's only Disciple! ' Li Tiaodeng pulled Lin Yi up. This time, she leaned her body slightly and hugged Lin Yi's arm. "

" The two chatted and laughed until they reached the door of the main hall, where they parted ways. "

" Lu Jiajing and the others were already seated here. Old Man Yuan was sitting in the seat of honor. Xuanyuan Xier's eyes lit up when she saw Lin Yi's figure appear at the entrance of the main hall, and she hurriedly wanted to run over. "

" Old Man Yuan, who was next to her, glared at her. Xuanyuan Xier pursed her lips and eventually stood in her original place. "

" Lin Yi looked at Old Man Yuan's strange expression, which lacked his usual smile. He exchanged a glance with Xuanyuan Xier. Facing her worried gaze, he walked slowly under Old Man Yuan's watchful eyes to her side and took her small hand. "

" Lin Yi acted as if nothing was the matter. ' Old Man, shall we leave now? ' "

" Old Man Yuan's gaze sharpened. Looking at the sharp wisp of Sword Intent flashing in Lin Yi's pupils, he asked the exact same question as Pei Yuhan. ' Kid, have you reached the ninth realm? ' "

" Lin Yi nodded with a light smile. Su Lingshu and the others, who were unaware of this, all looked at Lin Yi with surprised eyes. "

" ' I had some realizations last night, and the regrets in my heart vanished, so I naturally stepped into the ninth realm. ' Lin Yi explained calmly. "

" Beside him, Xuanyuan Xier pursed her thin lips, a hint of shyness appearing between her elegant brows. She thought that Lin Yi had only made a Breakthrough after she had given him everything. "

" Su Lingshu did not show it on the surface, but she was secretly delighted in her heart. ' To think that this little thief likes me so much. Does agreeing to marry him make him this happy?! ' "

" Yu Xiaotang blinked. Her beautiful eyes were fixed firmly on Lin Yi. ' Senior Brother, oh Senior Brother, you really do like Xiao Tang the best… ' "

" Pei Yuhan's gaze was indifferent. She had confidence in her own Rebellious Disciple. She was just a little surprised by the sudden Breakthrough to the ninth realm, but it was far from comparable to the miracles he had achieved along the way. "

" Lu Jiajing took in the expressions of everyone present and shook her head. However… a few delusional thoughts could not help but well up in her heart. "

" The so-called regrets… could it be that because she had devoted herself to him last night, Yi'er's state of mind had greatly increased, and thus he had instantly stepped from the seventh realm into the ninth? "

" The System panel suddenly appeared in front of Lin Yi. [ … ] [ It was clearly the System's credit. ] "

" Lin Yi ignored this damn System and casually closed it. "

" ' Good, good, good, the ninth realm… At your age, how could you have stepped into the ninth realm… ' Old Man Yuan was happy, surprised, and sighing all at once. "

" ' If I were still young and met you, Lin kid, I'm afraid I would have been so discouraged that I would have thrown away the long sword in my hand directly? ' "

" ' How does it compare to my Ancestral Master? ' Lin Yi suddenly asked. "

" ' This… ' Old Man Yuan pondered for a moment, then immediately shook his head. ' Far inferior. ' "

" ' That person is far inferior to you. ' The smile on Old Man Yuan's face immediately reappeared. "

" ' However… ' Old Man Yuan changed the subject. ' However? ' Lin Yi raised an eyebrow. "

" ' However, you slept with my Xier last night, so why did you run out this morning? ' Old Man Yuan snorted coldly. "

" Lin Yi was dumbfounded. So Old Man Yuan's furious appearance this morning was because he was standing up for Xuanyuan Xier! "

" ' Grandfather is right to scold me; it is indeed my fault! ' Lin Yi nodded solemnly. He pulled over the flushed and somewhat shy Xuanyuan Xier. ' I will treat Xier well! ' "

" ' Grandfather! ' Xuanyuan Xier pulled Lin Yi's hand in dissatisfaction. Being asked by her own grandfather for affection from her husband in front of Sister Pei and Sister Lu, really… "

" ' Fine, fine, fine, Grandfather won't say anything more. ' Old Man Yuan shook his head, looking like a lonely old man. "

" This made Xuanyuan Xier feel even more embarrassed. "

" Seeing that Xuanyuan Xier still wanted to speak, Old Man Yuan hurriedly walked toward the gate. ' Enough, enough. Since you have promised, Lin kid, let's go to Qianming Palace first. ' "

" Lin Yi watched with amusement as Old Man Yuan seemed to have shot himself in the foot. He greeted Lu Jiajing and the others, and they followed Old Man Yuan toward Qianming Palace together. "

" … Qianming Palace was the palace where the emperor resided among the three great palaces of the imperial city. Xuanyuan Yi lived here. "

" Although he was called the old emperor, Xuanyuan Yi looked like a middle-aged man. But in this world of Qi practitioners, one could not judge age solely by appearance. Xuanyuan Yi was indeed an old man of several hundred years. "

" Xuanyuan Yi was dressed in casual attire, with a few memorials placed on both sides of his desk. Upon seeing Old Man Yuan arrive, he was slightly stunned, but he quickly stood up. "

" ' Sir. ' Xuanyuan Yi bowed respectfully to Old Man Yuan. Old Man Yuan nodded casually. "

" Seeing some guards stationed outside the door, Xuanyuan Yi waved his hand. ' All of you, withdraw. ' The surrounding eunuchs and palace maids hurriedly lowered their heads and bowed, closed the door, and those guards stood guard outside the door. "

" Xuanyuan Yi and Old Man Yuan did not have a teacher-student relationship, but both Xuanyuan Yi and Old Man Yuan felt that his etiquette was perfectly fine. "

" ' Sir, what made you think of coming back to visit Qianming Palace today? ' Xuanyuan Yi's gaze swept over Lin Yi, Pei Yuhan, and Lu Jiajing and the others. "

" They were all familiar people. He recognized Pei Yuhan, after all, she was that one's Disciple. As for Yu Xiaotang and Lin Yi, he did not remember them. Although both of them had participated in the Dao Trial Conference held in Chengtian City, which only occurred every five years. "

" ' Don't mind me. I'm here to help Lin kid hold his ground. ' Old Man Yuan said calmly. He found a seat nearby and sat down. ' Granddaughter, come over. Let Lin kid speak. And the others, all come over and sit. Why are you standing? ' "

" Xuanyuan Yi did not stop them. He looked at Pei Yuhan and Lu Jiajing, then turned his eyes to look at Lin Yi. Pei Yuhan and Lu Jiajing were both at the Peak of Soul Transformation, plus an Old Man Yuan… he pondered inwardly. "

" However, Xuanyuan Yi's expression remained unchanged, his demeanor steady. ' I wonder what important matter this… has for seeking me out? ' "