Yan Shouyi had promised General Qing Jiang that he would retrieve the other half of Princess Yushu's soul. At the same time, Ma Xingping was trapped in the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, and Yan Shouyi could not abandon him.
Most importantly, if he couldn't find the other half of Princess Yushu's soul, Lin Zitong would be affected and die sooner or later.
There were some things that Yan Shouyi kept secret even from Yan Chou.
Although Yan Chou did not know these secrets, he understood his son.
Seeing Yan Shouyi's expression through the video, Yan Chou knew he couldn't stop him.
He said in a deep voice, "I'll send the dog Taoist and the bald monk to help you."
Before Yan Shouyi could reply, he heard the dog Taoist muttering something on the other end of the video, indicating that they were also in dire need of manpower and that if they left, Yan Chou would be in trouble.
So Yan Shouyi said, "Dad, you don't need to worry about helpers. Wei Changqing has already reconciled with us."
"Reconciled?" Yan Chou was stunned. "How?"
Yan Shouyi told Yan Chou about his visit to Yuelu Academy that night. Yan Chou was silent for a moment after learning the truth.
If he had known Yu Leyao's identity earlier, he might have spared her life, and things might not have turned out that way.
Even though the truth was out, he still felt a sense of guilt.
Fortunately, Wei Changqing had come to his senses, which brought Yan Chou some comfort.
He said, "If Changqing stays by your side, I won't have to worry anymore."
Although Yan Chou did not explicitly state Wei Changqing's strength, Yan Shouyi could gauge it from his relieved expression.
Yan Chou added, "In that case, you should go to Chang'an first to check the situation. If you need help, contact me anytime."
"Okay."
It was very rare for Yan Chou, who had always been strict in his discipline, to offer such direct help to Yan Shouyi.
Thus, Yan Shouyi vaguely realized how dangerous the trip to Chang'an would be.
But he had no choice.
After ending the call with Yan Chou, he immediately called Lin Zitong and told her his suspicions.
Lin Zitong only said one sentence after hearing him.
"I'll meet you in Qiantang tomorrow."
She hung up immediately, giving Yan Shouyi no chance to refuse.
Yan Shouyi was amused and helpless, so he could only let it be.
He realized that he couldn't control Lin Zitong at all, because she had been an independent and strong woman from the very beginning. It was only because she loved him so much that she was willing to show her soft side.
After communicating with Lin Zitong, Yan Shouyi opened his door again.
He didn't know how to explain the specifics to Ma Jinxuan.
So he could only tell Ma Jinxuan that they would be going to Chang'an the next day and that she should go back to rest early and prepare.
...
The next day.
Today was the day everyone was leaving Qiantang.
The people at the crematorium were reluctant to see Yan Shouyi and his group go.
Especially Cui Yu and Xu Qian.
If Qiantang had not been in an unstable situation and urgently needed them to preside over affairs, the two would have packed their bags without hesitation and followed Yan Shouyi to Chang'an.
Fortunately, times were different from ancient times, and with convenient transportation, opportunities to meet became more frequent. After some pleasantries, they let them go.
Han San approached Yan Shouyi and said apologetically,
"Brother Yan, after completing my sect mission, I must return to Maoshan to report and fulfill my promise to the Yao family. Therefore, I'm afraid I can't go to Chang'an with you."
Yan Shouyi smiled and said, "Of course, sect matters are important. At worst, after you handle matters at Maoshan, you can meet us in Chang'an."
Yan Shouyi had a high opinion of Han San's abilities.
Besides being a bit of a sycophant, this guy didn't have any major flaws.
Long Feicheng stepped forward and shook Han San's hand with some reluctance, his expression regretful.
Han San and Long Feicheng, both being simps, felt a sense of mutual recognition. The one he was most reluctant to part with was Long Feicheng.
Seeing that Long Feicheng was about to say something touching, Han San had already prepared tears to welcome it.
Who knew that Long Feicheng would start with, "Dog King Han..."
"Palm Lightning! As quick as the law commands!"
"Cough, cough, I won't say it, I won't say it!" Long Feicheng quickly surrendered with his head covered.
Everyone was amused by the antics of these two, especially the beautiful young woman Liu Ying.
Since Han San's car was earlier, he first bid farewell to everyone and left the crematorium in a car driven by the Yao family.
Watching Han San's car drive away, Cui Yu couldn't help but say, "Brother Han is too much of a simp. I think men should be like Brother Yan."
"I wonder what Brother Yan's wife looks like," Xu Qian was also a little curious.
They were eager to know what kind of woman a man as excellent as Yan Shouyi would like, and how outstanding a woman would have to be to be worthy of such a Yan Shouyi.
"Yan Shouyi's wife is the successor of the Lushan Sect, and it is likely that she will soon take over as the sect leader, becoming the youngest female sect leader in the history of the Lushan Sect," Liu Ying said enviously.
Women rarely admitted that others were more outstanding than themselves, but Lin Zitong's excellence made even the self-righteous Liu Ying feel inferior.
Therefore, her feelings for Yan Shouyi were only admiration, and she dared not have any further intentions.
Because she knew she couldn't compare to Lin Zitong.
Hearing Liu Ying say that, everyone became even more curious.
Just then, a commercial vehicle drove up the mountain and slowly entered the crematorium.
The crematorium had been temporarily closed for the past few days, so logically, there shouldn't be any cars going up the mountain, making this commercial vehicle very conspicuous.
Everyone was curious about the origin of the car. They saw it stop in front of them, and the driver personally got out to open the door.
Then, Lin Zitong, dressed in black with natural purple eyes and an icy demeanor, alighted from the car.
Upon seeing Lin Zitong, Long Feicheng and the others widened their mouths in surprise: "Sister-in-law?"
Liu Ying was also very surprised and whispered, "She is Yan Shouyi's wife, Lin Zitong."
Everyone stared, carefully observing Lin Zitong.
First of all, Lin Zitong was a great beauty, truly a beauty as rumored!
With her enchanting beauty that could captivate any admirer, her ethereal and immortal temperament, coupled with her perfect figure, everyone found it unbelievable, as if all the good things in the world were concentrated in Lin Zitong.
After Lin Zitong got out of the car, the moment she saw Yan Shouyi, her eyes seemed to sparkle, and all her coldness turned into love and tenderness. She rushed towards Yan Shouyi without any regard for her image!
Seeing this scene, the single men present couldn't stand it.
"If I had such a beautiful and loving wife, what blessings would that be from several lifetimes!"
"Brother Yan is too lucky. He is so outstanding, and his wife is so perfect!"
"I'm dying, this must be the legendary immortal couple!"
However, the long-awaited embrace did not happen.
Lin Zitong quickly walked up to Yan Shouyi and pinched his ear, saying: