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Jin Yan gently exhaled. He organized his thoughts before slowly explaining how he had come to this world and how he had found Qi Ao Shuang.
Soul Separation, this was the first time Qi Ao Shuang heard this word. It was also the first time that Qi Ao Shuang had heard of Jin Yanâs clan. The family, mysterious and ancient but gone, had left only Ember.
To be able to advance so quickly and catch up to Qi Ao Shuang in such a short period of time, it was all because of his soulâs stripping. It was as if a person had shed his skin. The separation of the soul rose to a higher level. However, the pain was far more painful than the pain of someone shedding their skin. Although Jin Yan had only mentioned it casually, Qi Ao Shuang knew that the pain was far beyond what ordinary people could bear.
âThis is a secret skill that has been passed down in our family for generations, soul stripping and soul imprinting. My soul brand was imprinted on your body at the last moment before you left. So wherever you go, I can find you. However, this time ... âIâve kept you waiting.â A faint smile appeared on Jin Yanâs handsome face as he looked deeply at the shocked Qi Ao Shuang. What Jin Yan didnât tell Qi Ao Shuang was that after using this secret skill, every bone in his body was broken inch by inch, then reconstructed, and then reassembled nine times. The pain was obvious. And if this secret skill failed, it wouldnât be as simple as death. His soul would be completely destroyed, leaving no traces behind. He had chosen to keep these things a secret so that Qi Ao Shuang wouldnât feel any burden, not even a little bit.
âYou ...â âYou ...â Qi Ao Shuang stared blankly at the smiling Jin Yan in front of her. She mumbled but couldnât say anything. Deep emotions and heartache arose from the bottom of his heart. Jin Yan and Jin Yan, who had been following by his side all this time, had unexpectedly used such a method to follow him. How could he endure the pain? Was he worth it? He was not the real Freya, not the one who was tied up with him. âBut, Jin Yan, I, I am not ...â
âMiss!â Jin Yan suddenly raised his voice to interrupt Qi Ao Shuang. He looked at Qi Ao Shuang brilliantly and said clearly, âMiss, you donât need to say anything else. I only know that you are the one I want to follow for the rest of my life.â I said I would protect you and stand by you forever. âDonât think about anything else.â
Qi Ao Shuang stared blankly at Jin Yan, her lips trembling slightly as she asked with great complexity, âWhy? Why did you ...â
âMiss, please donât have any burdens.â I didnât want her to respond to my feelings, not at all. âI just want to stay by your side and quietly guard you. I want to watch over you and accompany you all the way.â Jin Yan smiled, but his tone was firm.
The room was quiet. Everything was silent.
After a while, the two of them calmed down and talked about their current situation. Qi Ao Shuang also told Jin Yan of her suspicions about the Star Academy.
âIn that case, it is very suspicious.â Jin Yan frowned as he pondered, âWhat is the purpose of the Star Academy being so keen to make someone become an expert?â It seemed as if the Miss had said, there was no benefit to it. âHowever, if these experts have some unknown uses for the Star Academy ...â
Xiao Ao Shuang was shocked. What unknown uses?!
âStrange.â But, mademoiselle, donât act rashly now. Just like you said, tell that Parinaâs brother to stop improving and listen to the mysterious man for now. Jin Yan analyzed, âThe Star Academyâs attention is also focused on this yearâs Four Seasons Gardenâs event. They probably want to find out if there are any experts or people with potential ... ...â At this point, Jin Yanâs words suddenly came to a halt. The two of them looked at each other, and their expressions changed drastically.
Why didnât he expect that the Star Academy would be the host of the Four Seasons Gardenâs Trials! Was this to satisfy the Star Academyâs unknown purpose? And this goal seemed very obvious now. It was to find the strong and those with the potential to break through the Space Shattering Realm!
But what was the point of looking for these people?
A chill rose from the bottom of Qi Ao Shuangâs heart. At this moment, she thought of someone.
The person who had passed the eighth floor on his first attempt at the Heavenly Pagoda trial had met a bad end with the people from the Star Academy. He almost destroyed the entire Heavenly Star Tower. The rumors said that he had already reached the Space Shattering Realm. His whereabouts were unknown. Some said that he had died, while others said that he had sneaked out.
Did that person discover something?
Or?!
Qi Ao Shuang quivered, her entire body quivered. The mysterious man that prevented him from going to the ninth floor appeared in his mind. Said heâd fix things. Could it be that he was the one who went against the Star Academy?
From the analysis of the various clues, it was very likely that this was the case.
âMiss?â âMiss?â Jin Yan looked at the entranced Qi Ao Shuang. He didnât even regain his senses when he cried out a few times.
âHuh?â Qi Ao Shuang finally recovered her senses and looked at Jin Yan.
âMiss, did you think of something?â Jin Yan frowned slightly as he asked in a deep voice.
âYes.â I thought of someone. â Qi Ao Shuang nodded, revealing all the guesses in her heart.
âMissâs words make a lot of sense. This seems tricky. But what we have to do, as you decided, Miss, is to wait and see. Furthermore ... After a slight pause, Jin Yan said in a deep voice, âMoreover, we currently donât have the strength to contend against the Star Academy.â
âYes.â âNow we can only drag it out for the time being.â Qi Ao Shuang nodded.
âWhat is Miss going to do next?â Jin Yan asked.
âMn, I want to meet the disciples of the Heavenâs Path Sect.â Qi Ao Shuang said.
âIs he under the tutelage of the young miss?â
âYes.â to see if thereâs anything I can do for you. â Qi Ao Shuang nodded, âI was planning to go there before I met you.â
âThen Iâll go with Miss now.â Jin Yan stood up.
âThatâs fine.â âHowever, you canât continue to call her Miss.â Qi Ao Shuang smiled faintly. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYes, young master.â Jin Yan and Qi Ao Shuang looked at each other and smiled.
Walking on the main street, Jin Yan habitually followed behind Qi Ao Shuang. He silently watched Qi Ao Shuangâs back while his mind filled with thoughts. Seeing the Miss again was such an occasion. So many things had happened to Miss, and now she had even exchanged bodies with Feng Yixuan. And the one who had done all this was Leng Lingyun. However, because Miss didnât want Feng Yixuan to die, Leng Lingyun did so! Jin Yan raised his head and looked at the sky. âLeng Lingyun, Feng Yi Xuan ...â These two, mademoiselle, what are your last choices?
When Qi Aushuang stepped into the lobby of the Tian Dao Sect, a familiar light voice sounded out, âOh, isnât this our Little AoShuang?â What is the emissaryâs business here? âAre you here to treat me to a meal?â
It was, of course, Artis.
âElder Artis.â Qi Ao Shuang looked towards the source of the voice and smiled. Somehow, Qi Ao Shuang seemed to see the shadow of the man in Artis, just a little, but it was real. That casual, lazy feeling was exactly the same as Camilâs. This tiny bit of feeling made Qi Ao Shuang feel a little warm in her heart.
âLittle Ao Shuang, haha, long time no see.â Artis sprang out of the corner of the hall and ran to Qi Ao Shuang.
âYes, itâs been some time.â Qi Ao Shuang smiled.
âEh, who is this?â Artis suddenly frowned slightly as he looked at Jin Yan, who was behind Qi Ao Shuang, and asked puzzledly. This manâs aura was a bit strange, but he couldnât pinpoint what exactly he was. That was why he asked.
âHe is ...â Before Qi Ao Shuang could say anything, she was interrupted by Jin Yan.
âI am the young masterâs attendant.â Jin Yan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.
âEh?â Artis looked at the two suspiciously, but he didnât ask anymore.
âArtis, thank you for helping me so much. Is there anything I can help you with in this Four Cities Gathering?â After a momentâs thought, Qi Ao Shuang decided not to tell Artis what she was worried about or suspected. After all, there was no evidence, and they should not have anyone who wanted to reach the Void Stage.
âNo, we did it simply.â âThis convention will definitely be our exclusive leader, haha.â Artis threw back his head and laughed triumphantly.
Qi Ao Shuang looked at the complacent expression on Artisâ face and felt a little embarrassed.
âThatâs why you came. Thereâs nothing you need help with. Come, come, invite me to dinner.â Artis said with a smile. He reached out his hand to grab onto Qi Ao Shuangâs shoulder and pushed her out of the way.
Jin Yanâs gaze was as sharp as a sword as it landed on the hand on Qi Ao Shuangâs shoulder. However, Artis didnât notice it at all as he continued to happily head out with Qi Ao Shuang.
Jin Yan frowned slightly. In the end, he silently followed her.
On the second floor of the inn, Ta Lina stared blankly at Qi Ao Shuangâs back as she disappeared from the entrance, her eyes filled with reluctance.
After dinner with Artis, Qi Ao Shuang and Jin Yan returned to the Star Hotel. He had the waiter arrange a room for him in a room not far from Qi Ao Shuang.
When night fell, Jonathan and Dittos returned. Xiao Ao Shuangâs door was tightly shut. The two did not disturb him and went to their respective rooms.
Lying on the bed, Qi Ao Shuang looked at the gorgeous curtain, her heart was excited and happy. He didnât expect to meet Jin Yan today. The warmth and cordiality of the heart are indescribable.
It was good to have Jin Yan here ...
Qi Ao Shuang closed her eyes in satisfaction and slowly fell asleep.
At night, the moonlight shone through the window and the surroundings were quiet.
A figure quietly appeared in front of the sleeping Qi Ao Shuangâs bed. Just like that, the figure stood quietly beside the bed, silently looking at the sleeping Xiao Ao Shuangâs peaceful face.
âSigh ...â An almost inaudible sigh came out from this manâs mouth, carrying a hint of sadness and confusion.
Suddenly, the person in front of the bed slightly frowned. After taking a glance at the door, he instantly disappeared, as if he had never appeared at all.