313: Wang Family

Two days later.

Xu Sanyan pushed open the door and looked up at the setting sun on the horizon, slowly exhaling a turbid breath.

These past two days had truly exhausted him.

"It should be about time now."

Xu Sanyan pondered in his heart. He had deliberately hidden himself to see which direction things would ultimately take.

If the Wang Family continued to harbor hostility towards him, he would have no choice but to leave Qianqiu City and seek refuge elsewhere.

If Wang Zixuan's plan proved effective, then he could marry into the Wang Family, using their influence to hide himself while also seeking benefits.

"Young Master Lin..."

Inside the room, a young girl, fully dressed, limped over while leaning against the wall. Each step sent a burning pain through her.

Xu Sanyan gently pinched her cheek, then casually pulled out a handful of Spirit Stones from his Storage Pouch and stuffed them into the front of her dress. "You served me well. I'll come back when I have time."

"Young Master, I don't want Spirit Stones. I want to go with you..."

Naturally, Xu Sanyan couldn't possibly take her with him. He shook off her pleading grasp on his sleeve without regard. "Be good now. I'll come back to see you when I have time."

He didn't even know the girl's name, nor was he in the mood to ask. It was a mutually agreeable transaction, so what was the point of asking so much?

Although this girl didn't have as many tricks as the woman from the brothel, her value lay in her youth, beauty, and her more innocent, inexperienced nature.

"Then you must come..." the girl said reluctantly, watching as Xu Sanyan disappeared into the fading glow of the sunset.

...

Inner city,

In the garden of the Wang Family estate, Wang Zixuan looked helplessly at the young man before her. Several times she wanted to speak but couldn't get a word in, only hearing the young man's incessant, concerned chatter:

"Cousin just returned and heard that little sister was injured. I was so worried! I dropped everything and rushed over. This is a Bone-Mending Pill I got from father. Little sister, take it quickly."

The young man sat down by the stone table on his own accord and reached out to take Wang Zixuan's hand, but she subtly avoided it. The young man didn't seem to mind.

"Who injured you, little sister? I'll go bring them back right now. How dare they! They actually dared to lay hands on someone from the Wang Family!"

The young man looked at Wang Zixuan's injured arm, his face filled with indignation and heartache, as if he himself were the one injured.

"Once I find the person, I will definitely tear them to pieces to vent little sister's anger."

"Cousin, there's no need for that. I just fell and hurt myself by accident. Also, please take this Bone-Mending Pill back. Seventh Grandfather has already examined me. It's nothing serious, I just need to rest and recover for a while."

Wang Zixuan finally managed to get a word in and hurriedly refused.

Seeing the pill being pushed back, the young man's expression faltered. He knew he wasn't particularly welcome, so he pursed his lips and said, "That's good then. If Seventh Grandfather says it's fine, then it must be fine. In that case, I won't disturb you any further. Little sister, rest well and recover."

"Alright, I'll see you out, cousin." Wang Zixuan showed no intention of urging him to stay, seemingly eager for him to leave quickly.

The young man took a deep breath inwardly, suppressing his irritation, while maintaining a gentle smile on his face. "Little sister, no need to see me off. I'll visit again another day."

The moment the young man stepped out of the courtyard, the smile in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by stubbornness and ferocity.

If it weren't for the fact that you have a good mother, who would persistently pursue you like this?

Based on what? Your early-stage Mystic Path Realm cultivation? Or your young, pretty face?

Pah!

The young man spat inwardly and strode away.

Wang Zixuan tugged at the corner of her mouth, somewhat helplessly. How could she not see through her cousin's intentions? His excessive enthusiasm towards her was solely because he coveted the power and status of her mother.

The internal situation of the Wang Family was rather complex. Above, there were the Eighth Generation Old Ancestor and the Family Head. Below, there were several Elders and various Madams.

Although such a large Family like the Wangs distinguished between legitimate and illegitimate lines, it wasn't as strict as one might imagine.

In this world, strength ultimately commands respect. When you possess sufficient power, whether you are a legitimate or illegitimate child becomes far less important.

Therefore, even though Wang Zixuan wasn't a legitimate daughter, she had a good mother!

Third Madam's maternal Family was quite powerful. Although not comparable to the Wang Family, it was still a prominent Family within Luan Yun Mountain.

Moreover, Third Madam possessed considerable cultivation and strong, capable methods. Even within the Wang Family, she held significant influence. Countless people sought to climb onto her branch, and that young man was just one example.

Wang Zixuan had long understood these matters, so she rarely became close with others, lest observant individuals see it and bring unnecessary trouble to her mother.

After the young man left, Third Madam revealed her figure from the long corridor. She walked slowly to Wang Zixuan's back and wrapped an arm around her. From a distance, they looked as intimate as a pair of sisters.

Third Madam lovingly stroked her daughter's cheek. "Xuan'er, we've found him. Go and bring him back. Mother wants to meet him."

"Ah!"

Wang Zixuan looked up at her mother in pleasant surprise, her voice as clear as a lark's. "Mother is the best! I love you the most, Mother!"

Third Madam had no way to deal with her daughter. She could only tap Wang Zixuan's nose and say, "You... I must have owed you from a past life..."

"Hehe..."

Third Madam had now come to terms with it. Regardless of the man's intentions, they just needed to keep a close watch on him. A mere Soul Refinement Realm cultivator couldn't cause any significant waves within the Wang Family.

Furthermore, this also had a benefit: if her daughter took in a live-in son-in-law, they, mother and daughter, wouldn't have to be separated and could continue living together in the future.

"I'll go right now."

Wang Zixuan couldn't wait another moment. She stood up immediately to go find her long-awaited Mr. Lin.

She found that as more time passed, her longing for Mr. Lin grew deeper. This longing hadn't been diminished in the slightest by time.

Even now, her mind couldn't accommodate anything else; it was completely filled with Mr. Lin's figure.

"Go on. Mother will wait for him here."

"Mm-hmm!" Wang Zixuan nodded emphatically.

...

On the long street, Xu Sanyan stopped walking and turned his head to look at the two people openly 'tailing' him from behind. Somewhat helplessly, he beckoned them over.

The two approached and gave a slight cupped-fist salute. Third Madam had instructed them not to 'invite' him back forcefully, but simply to keep an eye on him.

"Are you from the Wang Family?" Xu Sanyan asked.

"Yes. Greetings, Young Master Lin."

"Why are you following me?"

The two exchanged a glance. One of them spoke, "To ensure the Young Master's safety."

"Protect me?" Xu Sanyan's lips twitched. Looking at their Mystic Path Realm cultivation, he wondered where their confidence came from.

Although their cultivation was low, their presence gave him a signal: the Wang Family harbored no ill intent towards him for the time being. Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent these two.

"Mr. Lin~!"

Suddenly, a loud shout came from further down the long street. Xu Sanyan looked up, and a smile immediately appeared on his face. "Xuan'er, you've come."

Wang Zixuan was followed by two guards. After the previous incident, Third Madam realized that even within the Wang Family's territory, it wasn't entirely safe, so she had specially arranged guards for her daughter.

"Brother, come with me quickly to see Mother. She agreed!"

Wang Zixuan threw her arms around Xu Sanyan's arm, her face filled with excitement.

"What did your mother say?" Xu Sanyan wasn't in a hurry to go, wanting to understand the situation first.