Chapter 445:
Yun State, Anhua City
Cao Ying received a message from Lin Ying and rushed from Zhonghang Sect. Originally, Cao Ying and Lin Ying didn’t get along too well. However, after the intense battle in Qing State, they were the only two Void Achieving individuals left in Yun State with their bodies unharmed. They often had to discuss important matters for Yun State together and their relationship quickly warmed up, becoming as close as sisters.
"Little Ying"
Big Shadiao greeted Cao Ying. When she saw Cao Ying, she showed a sweet smile.
"Big sister Lin Yu"
Cao Ying saw Big Shadiao and for once, she had a slight smile. Big Shadiao had warmed her childhood.
"Little Ying, I have to tell you, the master has arrived."
"Uncle?"
"Yes, the master."
"I understand."
Cao Ying nodded, then took out a bag of snacks and gave it to Big Shadiao, all of which were her favorite things to eat. Big Shadiao happily led Cao Ying inside.
In the hall, Lin Jiang and Lin Ying are discussing matters, while Xia Qingshan is guiding the Lin family members, predicting destinies, but they cannot be informed. Therefore, it can only be Lin Ying’s clever arrangement, for example, if someone’s opportunity is in Zhong State, they will be arranged to guard in Zhong State.
"Little Ying, you’re here!"
"Lin Ying, what do you need?"
"Oh, nothing. It’s just my brother who misses you."
Lin Ying smiled but Cao Ying remained silent.
The atmosphere at that moment became tense.
"Okay, okay, I’ll leave. Big Shadiao, come with me."
"No, I want to share snacks with the owner."
Big Shadiao took out the snack given by Cao Ying, took out a piece of fish jerky and tried to give it to Lin Jiang, but she was quickly dragged out by Lin Ying, causing a commotion.
"Uncle."
In the end, it was Cao Ying who spoke up first.
"Yeah, I’m here."
Lin Jiang felt a bit tongue-tied, he used to fool people outside, he was very smooth, but now he needed to deceive Cao Ying, he felt guilty, thinking he was a bad man.
If he deceived others, Lin Jiang could live with it, but deceiving his own people, he always felt guilty.
"Uncle, do you have something to say to me?"
Cao Ying spoke up voluntarily, some things needed to be said, she had prepared for the worst.
"There are some things I want to say. Lin Ying said that your Heart Demon has not been resolved yet."
"Uncle, why ask when you already know?"
"I called you here today to help you overcome your Heart Demon."
"Uncle, are you trying to pity me now?"
Cao Ying said, feeling a bit sad at that moment, realizing she was still the one who elicited pity from others.
"It’s not pity, but to speak openly with you, Cao Ying. Do you know why I have avoided Yun State, the Lin family, and you all these years?"
"Because of your lifespan."
"Yes, I can live longer than you’d think. To put it this way, if I lived in the same era as Shenmu Ancestor, I would outlive him."
"You..."
Cao Ying was shocked by this. She knew that Lin Jiang had a very long lifespan, long enough to keep using the Burning Life Secret Method during the Qing State war, but she didn’t realize that Lin Jiang could live for so long.
You should know what this long lifespan represents. At that time, I was very weak and afraid to reveal myself. In the world of cultivation, there are many examples of fathers killing sons, sons killing fathers, husbands killing wives, and wives killing husbands.
I had to carefully hide and avoid anyone who might know my secret. Can you understand this feeling?
"Why isn’t Uncle hiding now?"
"Firstly, I have some self-protection ability now. Secondly, I have already lost many precious things. While there are still some things left, I want to hold onto them tightly so I won’t regret it later."
Lin Jiang looked around and said. So many relatives have already died. My earliest mother, brothers, then father, sons, nieces, sisters, master, fellow disciples, partners... without realizing it, I have sent away too many people. Now, I only have a few close friends left by my side.
"I understand your feelings. My beloved master and fellow apprentice also died back then."
Cao Ying nodded. The people of her generation in the Zhonghang Sect were all gone, and it felt very bad.
"Yes, that’s why I have lived for over two thousand years without thinking of getting married or having children. I’m afraid that if I invest my emotions, they will leave me."
"Uncle can explain it more clearly."
"What I mean is, in this world, cultivation is eternal. Even if we love each other, after hundreds or thousands of years, we will just become more heartbroken. Only when you advance in achieving Tao, transcend tribulations and become an immortal, can we be together forever. True love lasts for eternity, not just day-to-day affairs."
"Can I understand it as, after I advance in achieving Tao, we can be together?"
"If you advance in achieving Tao, won’t you be able to accompany me for thousands of more years? If you become an immortal after transcending tribulations, won’t we be able to be together forever?"
"You are right, I was narrow-minded."
Cao Ying suddenly felt enlightened. If she could become an immortal after transcending tribulations, then wouldn’t they be able to be together forever? Whether it’s familial love or romantic love, they would ultimately be together.
"Little Ying"
Lin Ying waved at Cao Ying, and Cao Ying walked over to Lin Ying.
"Big Sister Lin Ying"
"Little Ying, did my brother explain it to you clearly?"
"He did."
"Do you still want to be my sister-in-law?"
"Yes."
Cao Ying nodded shyly.
"You don’t blame my brother, do you?"
"When have I ever blamed him?"
"In fact, my brother has been living a difficult life these years, with many secrets that he can’t share with anyone."
"I know."
"So my brother entrusted you."
"Big Sister Lin Ying, um..."
"There are no outsiders here, let me share something with you. You know about my Lin family’s situation. When I was young, I had many siblings, but they were not close. My eldest brother and the second elder brother are much older than me. Only my brother and Third Sister were kind to me. Besides my mother, they treated me the best.
My brother has good fortune and will live a long life. I am sure I will die before him. If I die, there won’t be anyone close to my brother. I don’t trust other women. If he meets a wicked woman, what will happen to my brother? He might end up turning into a pill. I only trust you.
Little Ying, you must achieve Tao, you must become immortal. That way, you can always be with my brother, understand?
"Little Ying, it won’t come to that, you can also..."
"Family knows best, my abilities are limited, Void Achieving is already my utmost limit."
Lin Ying said, she was grateful for being born early as a second generation of the Lin family, or else she wouldn’t have had access to so many resources. With her talents, Nascent Soul was her limit. Now, thanks to abundant resources, she can go further, but there’s also an end to it.
"Lin Ying, sister, I..."
"Little Ying, actually today what my brother told you, it was because of me, you know?"
"Yes."
"I made my brother tell you a well-intentioned lie, but I won’t lie to you. Actually, I don’t know what feelings you have towards my brother, whether it’s family love or romantic love. But you need to know a truth, my brother is lonely. Thousands of years later, when we all are gone, he will be alone. As long as you live long enough, no matter what kind of feelings it is, you both can support each other, it has always been like that."
"Lin Ying, sister, actually..."
Cao Ying didn’t know how to respond, in fact, she couldn’t distinguish between family love and romantic love. She only knew that Lin Jiang held a very important place in her life.
Lin Jiang not only gave her a carefree childhood, but was also the first person in her memory who selflessly cared for her. Having experienced a lot of deceitful things at Zhonghang Sect, the more experiences she had, the more precious this sincere feeling seemed, enough to give rise to Cao Ying’s Heart Demon.
"I understand, I understand. Love eventually turns into family love. In my life, I have seen through the so-called romantic love, so I choose not to marry for a lifetime. But I really hope to have a purer form of family love, without any ulterior motives."
"Lin Ying, sister, I..."
"Don’t talk too much, I understand everything. Don’t worry too much. Just remember, practicing and improving oneself is the best way to solve life’s problems. When you reach a certain level, you can have the happy life you dream of."
Lin Ying said that if Lin Jiang made a promise to her, he could help Cao Ying with all her worries. She hoped that Cao Ying could overcome her inner struggles.
"I didn’t expect Brother Li to have such an interesting story."
In a distant pavilion, Xia Qingshan told Lin Jiang that from that spot, they could see the figures of Lin Ying and Cao Ying.
"What a complicated fate..."
"Fate can turn from bad to good. Brother Li, finding a woman who cares for you like this is rare. You should cherish her."
"Brother Xia, I didn’t invite you here to discuss my personal affairs. Please analyze Cao Ying’s appearance."
Lin Jiang admitted that he had behaved poorly in the past but wanted to focus on the present and deal with important matters. As for the future, he would take it step by step.
"Cao Ying looks very good actually, she has good luck, but I can’t really say how she can achieve Tao Achieving. Remember, I’m just Soul Changing, not that skilled yet."
"Oh."
Lin Jiang sighed heavily, Xia Qingshan was at a loss too.
"Brother Li, don’t worry too much. I’ve seen the top management of your Lin family, many people have great potential. Just achieving Tao Achieving shouldn’t be a problem for you all."
"You yourself said that it’s a time of great competition now, I’m afraid it’s too late."
"Brother Li, a time of great competition is an era, not just a few years. There’s still time for everything."
Xia Qingshan said, he had gained a lot of insights during this period. Perhaps it was fate, he felt that he should contribute in this time of great competition.

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