213: Lin Wanqing's Story

Lin Wanqing's eyes immediately reddened, and she threw herself into Lu Xingchen's arms, holding him tightly.

"Big Strong One, I missed you so much!"

Lu Xingchen also wrapped his arms around her, saying softly, "Don't cry. I'm right here now. You can see me, you can touch me!"

They embraced for a long time before Lin Wanqing finally released Lu Xingchen, saying softly, "Now I am a Kindling, and I won't hold you back anymore. If you have any difficulties in your Cultivation in the future, you can always ask me for help."

Lu Xingchen looked at the top of Lin Wanqing's head; she was clearly an Eight-Star Martial Ancestor, even stronger than him.

One must know, Lu Xingchen was only 20 this year, and Lin Wanqing was even younger than him, only 19.

As expected of the Human Race's Kindling, her Cultivation speed was even faster than his, who had a cheat.

Lu Xingchen pinched her nose, chuckling, "Alright, then I can openly live off you from now on!"

Lin Wanqing said softly, "Let's sit down and talk slowly. Tell me your stories from these past days! When we parted, you were only a Martial Master, and now, just over a year later, how did you become a Martial Emperor?"

Lu Xingchen held her small hand and said softly, "Okay, I'll tell you slowly."

In the time that followed, Lu Xingchen recounted the stories of the past year, from acquiring the Heaven Obliterating Seal, to his chance encounter with Yun Li, to restoring the kingdom, to joining the Cangxuan Sect, and becoming an Inner Sect Disciple.

Lu Xingchen spoke very roughly, basically covering each event with a single sentence.

But Lin Wanqing always had various questions, asking Lu Xingchen for many details.

Unbeknownst to them, the moon shone brightly, the stars were sparse, and magpies flew south.

It wasn't until the middle of the night that Lu Xingchen finished telling the stories of these years.

Lin Wanqing said softly, "I really didn't expect that your life would be so exciting during the days I was away. Your Physique, which strengthens in battle, is somewhat similar to the Human Race War God."

Lu Xingchen gave a wry smile, "Forget it, I don't want to become a War God. After all, I heard the first four War Gods all died at Demon-Rejecting Pass, and I still want to be with you for a long, long time."

Hearing his undisguised confession, Lin Wanqing's pretty face flushed slightly.

Immediately, a dangerous curve appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Big Strong One, what is your relationship with that Yun Li?"

Lu Xingchen's heart trembled.

Sure enough, this was an unavoidable topic.

He said in a deep voice, "Miss Yun Li and I have become Dao Companions. I know this might be a bit unfair to you, but I must take responsibility for her and face my own feelings."

Lin Wanqing playfully punched Lu Xingchen's chest with her small fist, laughing, "Oh, Big Strong One, I didn't expect you to be such a philanderer! If others knew that Her Excellency Xin Huo shared a husband with another woman, they would probably beat you to death!"

Lu Xingchen gave a wry smile, "It's my fault, it's all my fault. Miss Wanqing, I'll accept any punishment you give me, but please don't make things difficult for Miss Yun Li."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing raised an eyebrow, "Oh, Big Strong One! You're already defending that woman! It seems your feelings for each other are really good."

Lu Xingchen smiled helplessly, "Both of you are indispensable in my life; I cannot abandon either one."

Lin Wanqing said softly, "Who said you should abandon anyone?"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen's heart filled with joy.

"Miss Wanqing, you agree?"

Lin Wanqing said softly, "What can I do if I don't agree? If I could have stayed by your side all this time, I would have kept a close eye on you and not let you flirt around."

"But now I was the one who left you, and my unannounced departure must have made you particularly sad. At a time like this, if another woman took advantage, I can only swallow this resentment."

"However, you must remember, before you become famous throughout the continent, do not announce your relationship with Yun Li. Otherwise, if the Human Race's experts find out you're two-timing, they'll definitely be unable to resist killing you."

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily, "I know. Right now, I don't have the ability, so I can only inconvenience Miss Yun Li. I think I'll have to wait until I reach the Martial Saint Realm before I can publicly announce this and give Miss Yun Li a proper status."

"This is mainly because, Miss Wanqing, you are too formidable. After more than a year apart, you went directly from a Dayan Kingdom general to the Human Race's Kindling; this leap is too great. Being with you puts a lot of pressure on me!"

Lin Wanqing proudly lifted her head, laughing, "Isn't it because your progress was too fast, making me feel a sense of crisis? I said I wanted to stand with you like a tree, not be a burden to you."

"Besides, what is the identity of a Kindling? With our Big Strong One's potential, his future achievements will definitely far surpass that of a Kindling! Of course, before that, you can rely on me more to accelerate your Cultivation speed."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "You really think highly of me."

Lin Wanqing said softly, "Of course! In my heart, our Big Strong One will always be the best!"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, saying softly, "Tell me your stories from these past years."

Lin Wanqing nodded slightly and recounted her story leisurely.

Her story was simpler.

The Righteous Path Alliance Leader, Ning Zhifeng, asked Old Man Tianji, the Pavilion Master of the Ninth-Rank Sect Tianji Pavilion in Central State, to divine the future fate of the Human Race. He discovered the news that a Kindling was about to descend and deduced the location where the Kindling would appear.

Ning Zhifeng immediately went to a city on the edge of Central State to wait, using his Heaven Realm Soul Power to sense the Qi of everyone in that city.

After Lin Wanqing and Lu Xingchen parted ways, she traveled alone to Central State, where she encountered bandits in that city and was robbed.

At a critical moment, she awakened the Power of Kindling Fire, defeated the bandits, and was discovered by Ning Zhifeng.

She then followed Ning Zhifeng back to the Orthodox Alliance Headquarters to Cultivate.

After hearing this story, Lu Xingchen couldn't help but sigh, truly comparing oneself to others can be infuriating!

He had fought life and death battles, advancing through blood, yet he had only Cultivated to the Martial Emperor Realm.

Lin Wanqing, with a single fortuitous encounter, became a Kindling.

But fortunately, the benefits went to one of his own; Miss Wanqing becoming stronger was equivalent to him becoming stronger.

Lin Wanqing said softly, "Big Strong One, the responsibility of a Kindling is truly too heavy; I'm afraid I can't bear it. I just want to plant a good field with you, raise two or three chubby babies, and live a carefree life."

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, "Then we're on the same page. I also don't like a life of fighting and killing. But a tree desires tranquility, yet the wind won't cease; the threat of the Demon Race is always a great mountain pressing down on us."

"Don't worry, it won't be long before I can Cultivate to the Martial Saint Realm, completely defeat the Demon Race, and bring everyone an era of peace and prosperity. I'll help you carry the burden on your shoulders!"

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing's heart stirred, and she nodded heavily, saying softly, "Mhm! I believe you!"

With that, she embraced Lu Xingchen again and directly kissed him.