Watching Luo Zixuan and Hanning shooting sparks at each other, glaring with intense stares, Lin Wan was momentarily at a loss.
What’s going on? What were they planning to say? Why did Luo Zixuan and Hanning suddenly start arguing?
After being retorted by Luo Zixuan, Hanning belatedly realized what Luo Zixuan was referring to and immediately looked upset.
"Uh, um, on such a joyous occasion, arguing is not good. How about we just eat hot pot?"
Realizing this, Hanning's little voice trembled. It shot a pleading glance at Luo Zixuan, hoping to team up and bury their past misdeeds.
Seeing the fat cat submissively back down, Luo Zixuan nodded in satisfaction, ready to move on from the matter.
Isn’t this great? Everyone has leverage over each other; isn’t it better to seek common ground while reserving differences and develop together!?
Luo Zixuan courteously placed the chopsticks in front of Lin Wan, wearing a big smile that radiated pride.
"Okay, let’s start eating…"
"‘Okay’? Did I say this matter should just be brushed aside?"
If Lin Wan didn’t pick up on the strange atmosphere after watching Luo Zixuan and Hanning's act, he’d have wasted all these years.
He pressed Hanning's small paw down, looking at both Luo Zixuan and Hanning with a knowing smile.
"Don't stop; continue. What were you two about to tell me?"
The room fell into silence.
Watching the two of them sneaking glances at each other, Lin Wan narrowed his eyes and spoke gently.
"Speak. If you two don’t tell me today, neither of you will get to eat."
Oh no, Wan Wan is angry!
Comparing the expressions on both sides, Luo Zixuan felt that Hanning’s misdeeds were much worse than his own.
He’ll throw it under the bus!
As Hanning debated whether to confess, Luo Zixuan quickly made his decision. He grabbed the pot in his hands and swung it toward Hanning's head.
"Wan Wan, it’s like this. I’ve wanted to tell you about this for a long time, but Hanning kept begging me not to say anything. Seeing how pitiful it looked, I held back..."
"But I have deeply realized my mistake! From now on, I absolutely won’t keep anything from you!"
"Please forgive me just this once. I really know I was wrong"
First, he shifted the blame, then reflected on himself, and finally played the pity card—Luo Zixuan’s speed of admitting mistakes left Hanning dumbfounded.
Lin Wan: …
Looking at Lin Wan, who frowned and glanced over, Hanning, after a brief moment of shock, exploded in anger.
"Meow!" Hanning shouted at Luo Zixuan with fierce tone.
Are you kidding me??!
The newly formed alliance shattered instantly.
Hah, you started it first.
Hanning rubbed his face using his soft belly to wrap around Lin Wan’s hand, his cat eyes filled with grievance.
"Wan Wan, don’t listen to his nonsense; he’s spreading rumors!"
Wrapping his tail around Lin Wan's wrist, Hanning purred adorably, then launched a desperate counterattack under Luo Zixuan’s shocked gaze.
"Wanwan, let me tell you, this big pig trotter is really bad. He regained his memory a long time ago but has been secretly hiding it and not telling you! I can see he wants to drag this out, waiting for you to stop pursuing it over time, so he can just get away with it!"
Lin Wan: ???
"You’re talking nonsense!"
Although Luo Zixuan didn’t know why Han Ning wanted to dismantle their plastic alliance, since the ally had turned against him and spilled his secrets, if he didn’t retaliate, Wanwan would only be angry at him. Wouldn't that be a huge loss?
Thinking of this, Luo Zixuan didn’t hesitate to sell Han Ning out as well.
"Wanwan, do you know? The reason you were sent to the cultivation world was that Han Ning dragged you there!"
"How could you bring Wanwan, who was just an ordinary person back then, to the cultivation world? Han Ning, do you know how dangerous that was? It was totally uncalled for!"
Lin Wan: ???
In such a short time, Lin Wan was hit by several waves of shocking news.
All the doubts and suspicions he had kept hidden in his heart received answers in a brief moment. He was so surprised that he couldn’t even get angry.
"Go to the living room."
Lin Wan rubbed his face. Under the tense gaze of Han Ning and Luo Zixuan, he slowly revealed a gentle smile.
"I’ll give you one last chance. If you have anything you’re hiding from me, you’d better say it now. Otherwise, next time..."
He left a meaningful pause, then holding the fluffy ball of fur that had sneaked over and the silk, he took the lead to the living room.
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In the living room, Lin Wan sat on the sofa, looking at Luo Zixuan and Han Ning sitting across from him, frowning slightly.
"Come on, who wants to go first?"
Luo Zixuan’s earlier thought was correct; with Han Ning's major revelation about crossing over, his act of pretending to be amnesiac indeed became less serious.
At this moment, although he was asking both of them, Lin Wan’s gaze was more focused on Han Ning.
Seeing this, Luo Zixuan’s heart stirred slightly.
"I'll go first."
Luo Zixuan's gaze was fixed on Lin Wan, and his expression was very sincere.
"I regained my memory last month. But I was afraid you would chase me away, so I thought I would perform well and wait until you liked me a bit more before confessing."
"I was wrong. I shouldn’t have kept it from you."
Luo Zixuan's tone was earnest, his attitude sincere, and his expression full of honesty.
Seeing this, Lin Wan indeed didn’t say much more.
He turned his head towards Han Ning, signaling with his gaze that it was her turn.
"What’s the deal with the crossing over?"
Upon hearing this, Han Ning tensed his body and said in his soft, milky voice, "I’m the protector of the Luo family. I calculated that when Luo Zixuan reached adulthood, there would be a life-and-death calamity, so I brought him to the cultivation world before he came of age."
"And what about me? Why was I sent over too?" Lin Wan asked in confusion.
"…"
At this point, Lin Wan noticed that Luo Zixuan turned his head slightly, looking at Han Ning with a face full of disdain.
"…Because when I was transporting him, I caught a glimpse of you and instantly felt we had a great destiny. I was worried that after I went to the cultivation world to take care of that silly boy, I might accidentally miss you when I came back, so I recognized you as my master."
"I originally thought that after Luo Zixuan completed his tribulation and I returned, I would find you, but I didn’t expect that the silly boy's formation directly sent you over because of the master-servant contract."
Lin Wan: …
"By the way, by the way,"
Perhaps seeing that Luo Zixuan had just confessed generously, Han Ning hesitated for a moment, then looked at Lin Wan's expression and continued hesitantly.
"The chain between you two was also because of me. At that time, when Luo the fool… Luo Zixuan had just completed his tribulation, he couldn’t stray too far from me to avoid the Heavenly Dao detecting his aura, so I tied a chain between you two..."
Under Lin Wan’s increasingly fierce gaze, Han Ning helplessly closed his mouth.
Why was Wanwan so double-standard? he was lenient towards Luo the fool but treated him like he was going to rot in jail; it was too unfair!
As Han Ning sulked while thinking this, he relaxed his body and started to act cute towards Lin Wan.
Ha, useless. Someone as principled as Wanwan wouldn’t...
Hmm???
Seeing Lin Wan's anger visibly decreasing, Luo Zixuan sat dumbly on the sofa, gradually having the same confusion as Han Ning did a few seconds ago.
How could Wanwan be so double-standard?
Jealousy clouded Luo Zixuan's mind.
In the increasingly gentle gaze of Lin Wan, Luo Zixuan blurted out without thinking.
"Wanwan, you can also pet me; I’m very easy to pet!"
Lin Wan: ??? Hey, is this the police? Someone’s engaging in inappropriate conduct here.
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Beijing
Luo Zihan took out her phone to check the date, her expression full of happiness.
"Mom, my brother and the others have finished their college entrance exams. Let’s invite them over to hang out."
"Okay, didn’t you say Zixuan found a partner? Your brother has always been so cold; I didn’t expect him to finally come around. Call Zixuan. I’ll go find some things in the storage room. Since it’s the little friend’s first time at our home, I have to prepare a gift to leave a good impression."
"Okay~"
Watching the happy little flower behind Luo Zihan, Luo Zi'ang, who had always longed for such closeness felt a bit sour.
Hah, it’s said that his brother’s partner is a master of talismans and formations? Can any master be better than him, a little genius who has been soaking in the Luo family’s martial arts library since childhood?
A master? He must be fooling !!
When that guy comes over, he will thoroughly expose this guy's tricks.
The admiration in my sister's eyes should be directed at him!
Clenching his fists, Luo Zi'ang felt a surge of fighting spirit throughout his body.
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At the same time, in an underground basement on the outskirts of the capital:
"Wow—"
Having finally consumed all the prepared poisons, Xing Qisen leaned back against the iron-faced man, a fierce expression on his face.
Inside him, a cold, sinister energy continuously intertwined and surged, crashing violently through his meridians, causing him immense pain.
These poisons were originally intended to be released into various cities to grow slowly. However, after he was heavily injured by Lin Wan, with his strength nearly gone, he had no choice but to bring the poisons out ahead of schedule.
Fortunately, the losses were worth it.
Feeling the overwhelming power surging within him, Xing Qisen's expression turned dark and eerie.
"Heh, this time, let's start from the capital."
He knew that many powerful beings were hidden in the capital, but so what? He had already become a god!
Under god-level, everyone else was like ants. Once he slaughtered his way through the capital and refined the cold energy within him using blood and soul methods, he would go to Lin'an for rewards!
Thinking about Lin Wan's earth-shattering sword strike, Xing Qisen's expression twisted.
Just wait; once I completely master the power within me, you're done for!
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