Ning Qin, your brother wouldn’t misunderstand me, right?

The familiar figure appeared again, and Lin Ningqin's beautiful eyes glowed with an unusual light.

She waved her hand, calling out to Xiao Fan.

Afraid that Xiao Fan hadn't heard her, she rushed towards him, bringing with her a fragrant breeze, and stopped in front of him.

Xiao Fan heard someone call out, paused, and a bewildered expression appeared on his face.

He murmured, “Who is calling me? This voice sounds a bit familiar.”

Before he could react, a graceful young woman with a soft, beautiful, and delicate face, full of smiles, landed in front of him.

Her face was filled with joy and emotion.

The accompanying fragrant breeze carried the pure, virgin scent of green onions.

Beneath her elegant light green long dress, she appeared slightly immature, yet her future was boundless.

Looking at the young woman in front of him, Xiao Fan said with confusion, “Fairy, why have you called me? Do we know each other?”

Xiao Fan looked at her pretty face intently, a thoughtful expression in his eyes.

It was as if he was thinking.

Lin Ningqin joyfully called out, “It’s me, I’m Ningqin, Brother Xiao Fan.”

“Don’t you remember me? That day you saved our lives and even gave us healing elixirs.”

Lin Ningqin couldn't help but take Xiao Fan's hand.

Her small, delicate, and jade-like hand was warm and smooth, and the silky feeling made Xiao Fan marvel.

The vibrant youth of the young woman was truly beautiful.

Listening to Lin Ningqin's self-introduction, Xiao Fan instantly realized, and surprise appeared in his eyes.

He smiled gently and said:

“So it’s Sister Ningqin, you’ve become so beautiful, I almost didn’t recognize you.”

“Long time no see.”

Hearing Xiao Fan praise her so much, Lin Ningqin felt an indescribable feeling in her heart.

But what was certain was that her heart was filled with a colorful rainbow, sweet and vibrant.

Xiao Fan timely extended his other hand and placed it on her hand that was holding his, gently patting it, and while feeling the warmth and smoothness, he said:

“Ningqin, people are still watching. You are a young lady, men and women should not touch each other intimately.”

Lin Ningqin lowered her gaze and only then realized that she had been too excited just now, holding Xiao Fan's hand tightly without letting go.

After being reminded, she slowly released her grip, reluctantly.

Lin Ningqin smiled faintly, “Ningqin was too excited just now, Brother Xiao Fan, please don’t mind.”

Xiao Fan also replied, “How could I? Having such a lovely sister, I only feel very lucky.”

“I will always hope that you can just be happy.”

Lin Ningqin's beautiful eyes reddened, looking at him with immense surprise.

Brother Xiao Fan is so kind. We are just sworn siblings, yet he cares so much about my feelings.

In contrast, her biological brother, Lin Yu, under the guise of doing what was best for her, confined her to the Lin family.

Making her give up revenge and lose her freedom.

Only with Xiao Fan did Ningqin feel a brother's love.

The grievances she had suffered recently, Lin Ningqin could no longer suppress, and she sobbed silently.

There was grievance, sadness, and also tears of joy.

Xiao Fan didn't know why she was crying.

The reason wasn't important; what was important was companionship.

In this situation, Lin Ningqin needed a shoulder, a shoulder she could lean on.

I, Xiao Fan, will not shirk my duty!!

He gently wiped away the tears from Lin Ningqin's eyes, and with a pained heart, pulled her into his embrace, holding her tightly.

Soft, warm, and fragrant, the taste of a young woman was truly extraordinary.

He said in a pained tone:

“Ningqin, what’s wrong? Tell me who bullied you, and I’ll avenge you.”

“How dare someone bully my sister? I think he doesn’t want to live. Tell me, and I’ll get even for you.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Ningqin felt even more cared for by this unconditional consideration for her feelings.

Especially the Righteous Qi and masculine aura emanating from Xiao Fan, which made Lin Ningqin's delicate body stiffen, and her breathing became rapid.

This, why is my heart racing? His scent, it makes me so addicted, I…

As if she had thought of something, a blush of a young girl crept onto Lin Ningqin's pretty face, and she silently lowered her head, not daring to look directly at Xiao Fan.

“No, nothing, I’m just too happy.”

As the two were being affectionate.

Lin Yu couldn't stand it anymore.

His face was filled with resentment, his hands clenched tightly into fists, veins bulging on his hands.

His arms were pressed tightly against his body, his shoulders hunched, and his whole body trembled uncontrollably.

“Brother Xiao Fan? And calling him so intimately!”

“Ningqin, being so intimate with an outsider, calling him ‘brother’ so sweetly, do you ever give me a good look?”

Lin Yu felt that everything he had done for his sister was not as good as two sweet words from an outsider.

Thinking of his own compromises, forbearance, and the pain he suffered on his cultivation path, he felt disheartened.

Do you not see everything I’ve given?

Why!

He took a deep breath, his face cold, and strode forward.

He was heard roaring, “You are not allowed to get close to Ningqin, she is my sister, not your sister.”

“You scoundrel with ill intentions, get away from Ningqin, or I’ll beat you every time I see you.”

Saying that, he forcibly separated Ningqin and Xiao Fan.

And pulled Lin Ningqin behind him, positioning himself between Xiao Fan and Lin Ningqin.

In broad daylight, what was happening here was seen by many Cultivators.

Among them were not a few people who enjoyed watching a spectacle.

“Holy cow, there’s a good show to watch.”

“Oh, talented man and beautiful woman, cutting in to steal love, front row seats.”

“What happened? Can someone explain?”

“I don’t understand, but after watching the whole thing, I can probably guess that one side is the biological brother, the other person is the sworn brother, and the sister probably has a very deep relationship with the sworn brother, while the two brothers seem to have a considerable conflict.”

“Ah, sworn brother, biological brother?”

“But I see that the Fairy and that Fellow Daoist have an extraordinary relationship, their relationship is very genuine, and most importantly, the cause of the incident was that the Fairy actively called out to that Fellow Daoist.”

“But isn’t the person in the middle her biological brother? How do I feel like there’s a conflict between them as siblings.”

“Without knowing the whole picture, I won’t comment. Let’s just quietly watch the show.”

“That makes sense, let’s watch the show.”

Lin Ningqin saw Lin Yu being so unreasonable, and she didn't give Lin Yu a good look, saying:

“Lin Yu, what are you doing? Did my meeting with Brother Xiao Fan bother you? Why are you yelling at him, is your voice loud?”

“Get lost, you!”

Lin Ningqin pushed Lin Yu away and stood in front of Xiao Fan.

Because based on the comparison of their strengths on the day she was rescued, she believed Lin Yu was stronger than Xiao Fan.

Lin Yu, with his single-minded explosive temper, would start hitting people.

She was afraid Xiao Fan would suffer!

“Ningqin, you!”

“He’s not a good person, I’m telling you, he definitely has ulterior motives for you.”

Lin Ningqin was startled, ulterior motives? I'm even afraid he wouldn't dare!

Pfft, pfft, pfft, what am I thinking? Now is not the time to think about such things.

Lin Ningqin retorted, “You are judging a gentleman with the heart of a villain. Brother Xiao Fan is not the bad person you speak of.”

“When my aunt and I faced a life-or-death crisis, where were you?”

“Brother Xiao Fan was willing to risk his life to save me.

But you, for your own momentary pleasure, ignored my aunt and me, leaving us in a life-or-death crisis.”

“What right do you have to speak of Brother Xiao Fan? You don’t even have me, your sister, in your heart.”

Lin Ningqin’s words, one by one, stabbed at Lin Yu’s weak spot, leaving him speechless.

He could only respond weakly, “That day was just an accident, I won’t let you…”

“An accident? If it weren’t for Brother Xiao Fan, would I still be standing here talking to you?” Lin Ningqin said tearfully, two streaks of tears running down her pretty face.

Lin Yu could no longer speak, because that day was indeed his fault.

“Holy cow, I knew it, something strange must have a hidden story.”

“No wonder that Fairy has such an attitude towards her biological brother, there’s a reason for it.”

“Exactly, someone willing to risk their life is more important than any other bond, even a biological brother can’t compare to him.”

“…”

The surrounding Cultivators, with their one-sided comments, further disparaged Lin Yu.

Did I really make a mistake?

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment, Lin Ningqin turned to Xiao Fan and smiled, “Brother Xiao Fan, I’m sorry, I made you suffer.”

Xiao Fan shook his head and sighed:

“Ningqin, did I do something wrong? Why does your brother dislike me so much?”

At this point, Xiao Fan’s face was full of reluctance, but he still forced a smile and said:

“Perhaps I shouldn’t have appeared, and that day I shouldn’t have left too much interaction, destroying the affection between you two siblings.”

Xiao Fan apologized to Lin Yu, he sincerely said:

“Brother Lin, if I did something wrong, please tell me, and I will correct it.”

“If you think I’m not good, then I will cut off contact with Ningqin, so as not to cause Brother Lin to misunderstand.”

“I really don’t want to cause discord between you two siblings because of me. Perhaps, I should leave Ningqin.”

“Excuse me.”

After saying that, he turned to leave.

But before leaving, he left a reluctant smile for Lin Ningqin.

Lin Yu said nothing, wishing Xiao Fan would just leave quickly.

But Lin Ningqin only felt a pang in her heart. Brother Xiao Fan considered her feelings, didn’t want to make things difficult for her, and chose to withdraw himself.

He was too thoughtful.

The more he was like this, the more Lin Ningqin would not let Xiao Fan leave feeling wronged.

Thinking of this.

Lin Ningqin grabbed Xiao Fan’s hand.

Xiao Fan forced a smile and said, “Ningqin, don’t be like this, I’m afraid Brother Lin will misunderstand.”

Lin Yu was about to explode with anger.

You actually actively provoke trouble, afraid that Ningqin doesn’t hate me enough, right?

The more Xiao Fan said this, the tighter Lin Ningqin held his hand.

“Brother Xiao Fan, Ningqin doesn’t want you to leave.” She smiled sweetly, the tear stains on her face looking somewhat beautiful and sad.

“I’ll go with you.”

“But…” Xiao Fan hadn't finished speaking.

Lin Yu immediately jumped out and said, “Ningqin, you are not allowed to go with him.”

“Our purpose for this trip is Saint Hall Training, do you still want to become stronger?”

Lin Ningqin said, “Being with you, I only feel disgusted, you are too petty.”

Lin Yu was struck by lightning, freezing in place.

Could it be that, in your heart, I am someone who makes you feel disgusted and petty?

He felt like he was about to lose something, no.

He had to stabilize the situation, hold onto Ningqin, and not let her be deceived by this guy.

Although Lin Yu didn't know what Xiao Fan wanted to deceive, he felt that Xiao Fan was definitely a liar.

Lin Yu, for once, showed generosity and said, “Ningqin, you come with me. I am willing to let him come with us to Tiandao Sect, and even let him have the opportunity to participate in the training assessment.”

Lin Ningqin's expression softened upon hearing this.

An assessment opportunity, Brother Xiao Fan should need it, right?

No, whether he needs it or not, I’ll try to get it for Brother Xiao Fan first.