43: Beauty is lonely, goodbye parents

Hearing this, Deng Fuxi composed herself and replied, "It's nothing, let's continue."

"That's good then."

The group set off again, and the carriage returned to quiet.

Even so, due to the close contact just now, the atmosphere between the two was inevitably a bit awkward.

After a while, Deng Fuxi couldn't help but raise her eyes slightly, looking at the other party, just meeting the man's gaze.

Her heart instantly tightened, and she immediately looked away.

In contrast, Lin Yuan was much calmer. Seeing the beauty's reserved demeanor, he took the initiative to speak, "Ahem, I apologize, Miss Deng. I was quite presumptuous just now."

Deng Fuxi shook her head and said, "It's nothing, it was just an accident, and it should be me who disturbed you."

"How could a beautiful Young Miss like yourself be a disturbance?"

"Ah... Young Master, you flatter me. This little girl's looks are ordinary; how could I be called a beauty?"

While she spoke humbly, her heart felt sweet.

He praised me!

He actually praised me!

Could it be that he's interested in me?

Lin Yuan didn't know what she was thinking in her heart; he just took it as politeness, so he casually said, "Young Miss doesn't need to be modest. Your appearance is considered outstanding even within the Cloud Ripple Sect, enough to charm a multitude of Disciples."

But can it charm you?

Deng Fuxi blurted out internally, while on the surface she said shyly, "Young Master thinks too highly of me. Even if I can charm ordinary Disciples, in front of those Core Disciples, I'm just a commoner with empty looks, unable to enter their Dharma Eye."

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes held a hidden expectation, tightly watching the other party.

Lin Yuan didn't catch her hidden meaning and directly retorted, "Why should one enter their Dharma Eye? We Cultivators fight against fate with heaven. We should sweep away obstacles and advance bravely. As long as our strength is strong enough, why do we need to be chosen by others?"

Hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Deng Fuxi's eyes, and she forced a smile, "Young Master is right. This little girl was ignorant."

"It's nothing. With Young Miss's talent, there will surely be a day when you become a strong person."

"Then I shall accept Young Master's auspicious words."

The topic ended there, and the two resumed Cultivating.

"Xiao Yuan, this girl clearly likes you. Aren't you considering taking her down?"

Ao Ling霜's voice suddenly came from the Sea of Souls.

"Ah? She likes me?"

Lin Yuan was surprised.

"Yes, didn't you hear what she just said? She said she couldn't enter the eyes of Core Disciples. She was actually asking if she could enter your eyes."

"But I'm not a Core Disciple."

"Your actions last night have already made them all believe that you are a Disciple of a Sect powerhouse. Haven't you noticed that their attitude towards you is different today?"

Upon closer thought, Lin Yuan realized that this was indeed the case.

Yesterday, when he first arrived, the tribesmen looked at him with vigilance and rejection, but after last night, these people all put away their resistance, and their faces were full of respect.

After all, being able to easily kill several Opening Meridian Realm mercenaries meant at least a Condensing Core Realm cultivation. To have Condensing Core at such a young age, they naturally assumed he had a powerful background and extraordinary origins.

"So Miss Deng likes me..."

After learning the other party's thoughts, Lin Yuan's expression became a bit unnatural.

A graceful lady, a gentleman's pursuit. As a normal man, facing a beauty like Deng Fuxi, he would certainly have the idea of making her his own.

However, if he were to take down every beauty he encountered, that would be too promiscuous.

Moreover, he couldn't even protect his Shiniang and Junior Sister now, so how could he have the energy to take care of other women?

If he chose to be with the other party, he would inevitably have to face the Sun and Liu families. Even if he had the strength to deal with both families, that would be too ostentatious, and he didn't need to do so much for one woman.

Besides, the Sun and Liu families might not be without backing. If another backer emerged then, even Ao Ling霜's strength might be strained.

"What's wrong, Xiao Yuan? Are you thinking about something?"

"No, I'm just thinking that we met by chance and don't have much of a connection. After returning to Luoxiao City, we should go our separate ways."

"Alright, this woman's Physique is ordinary. Even if her vital essence is still intact, she won't be of much help to your improvement. It's not a pity to miss her."

"Hmm, there are so many rare flowers in the world. If I were to pick every single one, how could I manage? This trip back to Luoxiao City is just to visit my parents and see old friends. It's best to cause as little trouble as possible."

With that, he closed his eyes again and quietly Cultivated.

...

Half a day later.

At the Luoxiao City gate.

"Young Master, are you really not coming to our Deng Family for a visit?"

Deng Fuxi looked directly at the handsome young man, her beautiful eyes revealing clear reluctance.

"No need. I need to go back and see my family early."

"But we haven't repaid you yet?"

"Let's talk about it if fate allows."

Leaving these words, Lin Yuan walked directly into the city gate and disappeared into the crowd.

"Sister, he's already gone."

Looking at his sister standing still, Deng Rui spoke to remind her.

How could he not see that the other party liked Lin Yuan?

However, the difference in their statuses was too great. Her admiration was destined to be unrequited and would bear no fruit.

"Hmm... let's go too."

The young girl came back to her senses and walked into the city with a dejected expression.

At this moment, she couldn't help but regret why she hadn't confessed her feelings earlier.

If she had put aside her reserve and been more proactive, perhaps there would have been a chance to be together.

Now that the person had already left, it was too late to confess.

"Alas, this must be fate."

She secretly sighed, trying her best not to think about it anymore, and her steps slowly became firmer.

...

A certain corner within the city.

In a simple courtyard, a middle-aged couple worked and chatted.

"Old Lin, Lin Yuan hasn't been home for three years. How do you think he's doing in the Cloud Ripple Sect?"

"Lin Yuan was chosen by an immortal master back then, who said his talent was acceptable. He must be doing well in the Sect."

"Is that so? But I saw that everyone in that batch back then was said to have acceptable talent by the immortal master. Does that mean they all did well?"

"Don't worry, Lin Yuan is diligent and capable, sensible and kind. He will surely be favored by heaven and become a strong person."

As the two talked, they heard a "creak" sound. The courtyard gate was pushed open, and a young man appeared in their sight.

"Which friend is this... Lin Yuan? Is that you, Lin Yuan!?"

"Lin Yuan! Is it really you?"

The couple rushed forward excitedly, carefully examining the man in front of them. The image of their son in their memory overlapped with the other party's face; only now he was a little more mature than his former youthful self.

"Father, Mother, it's me. Your Lin Yuan has returned."

Lin Yuan smiled brightly, just like the young man he once was.