Lin Yan's profile was delivered into the hands of the top figures in the Zi Che family.
If Lin Yan could have seen this profile, she would have been astonished by its detail.
"What about Ah Yin?" the Zi Che patriarch said to his wife, quite helplessly, after finishing the profile. "Our daughter-in-law is a bit too outstanding."
"What, isn't your son outstanding?" Madam Zi Che shot him a look.
"Take a look yourself." He handed the profile to his wife. "She's not like you; I'm afraid she can't just abandon her sect to come here."
Madam Zi Che had also finished reading the profile by then. It contained quite a bit of information, but the revealed details were even more shocking.
"That's true. She's probably already the next sect leader. I'm afraid she can't just abandon her sect to come here."
What Madam Zi Che didn't say was that she felt Lin Yan would never give up everything on her side to become just a young master's wife.
Look at what she had accomplished: developing the Ling Xiao Sword Sect from a mid-tier sect into a dominant power, and even changing the cultivation methods of many in the sect. How could such a person be content being a young master's wife with little power?
Even she, as the patriarch's wife, didn't have much say in the Zi Che family. How could it compare to the unquestioning obedience she commanded in her sect?
"Isn't that something Shao Hao needs to worry about?" The Zi Che patriarch said with a hint of schadenfreude. He had faced a lot of difficulties when he married Ah Yin, and now his son was going to marry the next sect leader. It would likely be even harder.
What, you say he's powerful? That sect is his Dao companion's, her family's. Would he dare to act?
No. So, he could only be made to endure their difficulties.
The Zi Che patriarch and his wife began to worry about their son's future. However, Zi Che Shao Hao didn't seem to be concerned about this matter, or rather, he didn't care about it at all.
If you were to ask him how he would resolve it, he would say that he would simply live at the Ling Xiao Sword Sect with Lin Yan. As a young cultivator of the Incarnation stage, how could the Ling Xiao Sword Sect refuse to let him in?
At this moment, Zi Che Shao Hao stood on his artifact, providing support for Lin Yan.
Lin Yan was fighting below, her opponent being a demonic beast a full stage higher than her. Only such a beast could allow her to quickly master her current strength.
Zi Che Shao Hao kept his eyes fixed on Lin Yan, afraid she might get hurt. He couldn't intervene while Lin Yan was fighting, as that would defeat the purpose of her tempering. So, he could only stand by the side, feeling anxious.
When Lin Yan killed the demonic beast, covered in wounds, Zi Che Shao Hao immediately flew to support her. However, Lin Yan was not as weak as he had imagined, but she still leaned against his chest.
After helping Lin Yan into the carriage and placing her on the small couch, Zi Che Shao Hao checked her wounds. Then, he took out a bottle of healing pills and fed them to Lin Yan.
Lin Yan obediently took the pill. After swallowing it, she simply leaned back on the couch to rest. In reality, the best way to recover would be to spar with Zi Che Shao Hao, but he was too reluctant to injure her, so it would be ineffective.
"Would you like some tea or spiritual fruit?" Zi Che Shao Hao, lacking experience in caring for the injured, began to offer her spiritual fruits and tea, wanting her to enjoy his personal service.
However, Lin Yan had no desire for anything at the moment, not even food. She merely reclined softly on the couch, wanting to worry about nothing else.
"Then rest for a while, recuperate, and we'll continue to the next destination."
"Okay." Lin Yan reached out and hugged Zi Che Shao Hao's waist, then rubbed her face against his waist, looking very fond of him.
Zi Che Shao Hao felt Lin Yan's dependence and liked it very much. He gently stroked her long hair.
"Why don't we rest for a few days? There's no rush for these few days," Zi Che Shao Hao coaxed.
"No, I'm just a bit tired right now."
"Then be careful. You can't injure yourself for the sake of a trial."
"Okay!" Lin Yan agreed to Zi Che Shao Hao.
Along their journey, they encountered many demonic beasts, and Zi Che Shao Hao was not needed at all. Lin Yan's speed in dealing with these beasts increased with each encounter. Eventually, the demonic beasts blocking their path did not slow them down at all.
Lin Yan gained better control over her strength, and her flying sword became more adept in her hands.
She had killed many demonic beasts on this journey. With Zi Che Shao Hao providing support from the side, she could fight these beasts with more freedom, without any worries.
"Not far ahead, there's a place of exceptional beauty. I wonder if I have the honor of inviting you to admire it with me?" As Zi Che Shao Hao was studying this area, he noticed a renowned scenic spot of the Central Continent not far away.
This season was the best time for viewing, and they could completely go there. Moreover, Lin Yan's cultivation had stabilized, and her integration with her flying sword was almost complete. It was the perfect time to relax and strike a balance between work and rest.
The former Zi Che Shao Hao did not have such thoughts. He had always prioritized cultivation and never considered anything else.
But now, he couldn't continue that way. For Lin Yan, he always thought more than he did for himself.
"Mmm." Lin Yan nodded softly, still leaning against Zi Che Shao Hao, not wanting to move.
Zi Che Shao Hao felt a pang of tenderness. He also sat down on the couch, letting her rest her head on his lap, and massaged her with his spiritual energy.
By now, their feelings for each other were clear. They were only one oath away from becoming true Dao companions.
Zi Che Shao Hao didn't think much of this oath. He only wanted to treat Lin Yan well and care for her in every way. Whether there was an oath or not, he would always keep Lin Yan in his heart.
Lin Yan didn't want to think about anything right now. She entrusted everything to Zi Che Shao Hao, trusting him completely.
"Then let's go there directly," Zi Che Shao Hao said, continuing to massage Lin Yan while steering the carriage toward the place he mentioned.
The beautiful scenery he spoke of was a valley where peculiar sights could be seen every year at this time.
Such natural scenery revealed the marvels of nature, so many people came to witness it every year, and some even achieved enlightenment because of it.
Zi Che Shao Hao brought Lin Yan here not for her to achieve enlightenment, but simply to share with her a beautiful sight he had seen before.
He had been young when he first visited this place with his parents. Now that he had grown up, he wanted to bring the person he loved to see it.
Lin Yan quickly fell asleep under Zi Che Shao Hao's soothing presence. Zi Che Shao Hao immediately lightened his movements, afraid of disturbing her sleep.