"I’m talking about my own clan, Brother Tang Yi. You understand, don’t you? You must have known that I’m not really a member of the Tang Clan," Tang Lian said, a hint of melancholy in her voice.
"Your own clan?"
Tang Yi had actually suspected something for a while. He knew Tang Lian’s background was extraordinary and that she probably wasn’t part of the Tang Family. Given the gap in their statuses, he knew they would have to part ways eventually, but he never expected it to happen so soon.
Tang Yi adored Tang Lian and had long considered her his woman. Now, the thought of being separated from this adorable girl made his heart ache. It felt as if something precious was being torn away from him.
"Yes. My clan is very, very far away. After I go back this time, I don’t know when I’ll be able to see you again, Brother Tang Yi." Tang Lian wasn’t in high spirits either. She looked at Tang Yi, her little face crestfallen.
After a moment, her eyes reddened. "Brother Tang Yi," she said, her voice full of reluctance, "I can’t bear to leave you."
"Lian’Er." Seeing her heartbroken and dejected expression, Tang Yi called her name softly and gently pulled her into his arms. "I can’t bear to leave you either," he said earnestly. "But I understand. Right now, I’m not worthy of being with you. But I’ll work hard. Believe me, it won’t be long before I come to find you."
"Yes, Brother Tang Yi, I believe you," Tang Lian whispered.
As she spoke, she rested her head against Tang Yi’s broad chest and wrapped her arms tightly around him, showing her deep attachment.
Tang Yi’s arms tightened in response, pulling her even closer into his embrace.
They held each other for a long time. Afterward, Tang Lian told Tang Yi about her clan and her true identity, even explaining some of the dynamics between the major powers of the Saint Martial Continent.
As it turned out, Tang Lian was not from the Western Domain, nor from any of the Four Great Domains. She was from the Martial Pavilion Sacred Domain, which lay beyond them.
Her true surname was not Tang, but Luoi. She was the daughter of the Clan Leader of the Luoi Family from the Martial Pavilion Sacred Domain.
She had been sent to the Tang Family only because the Luoi Family had a very distant connection with them, and because the Luoi Patriarch had hoped she could have a happy, normal childhood.
The Luoi Family was an immensely powerful clan in the Martial Pavilion Sacred Domain with an extraordinary position and countless experts. No clan in the Four Great Domains could possibly compare. Even a behemoth like the Purple Cloud Sect couldn’t hold a candle to them.
A single Martial Artist at the Elder Level from the Luoi Family could completely crush any sect in the Four Great Domains. That’s right—a *single* person could annihilate any sect in the Four Great Domains!
What’s more, the Luoi Family had countless experts of that caliber.
Tang Yi had never imagined Tang Lian’s status was so lofty—the daughter of a great Clan Leader from the Outer Domain. It was clear that their path to being together would not be an easy one.
However, Tang Yi wasn’t discouraged. After all, he had a powerful ace up his sleeve: the Battle God System. Given enough time, he was confident he could grow to an unimaginable height of power.
Tang Yi and Tang Lian talked a while longer, sharing another intimate embrace. They didn’t part ways until the sun had set, both of them full of reluctance.
The next day, Tang Lian formally bid Tang Yi farewell. She left the Western Domain in the company of an expert from the Luoi Family. Although he couldn’t bear to see her go, for Tang Yi, this separation was also a source of motivation.
He would have to redouble his efforts if he wanted to see Tang Lian again and make her his wife while they were still in the prime of their youth.
Tang Lian was the woman for him. No one could stop them from being together, and no one could take her from him!
Tang Yi was also confident that it wouldn’t be too long. After all, with his leveling speed, they might meet again very soon.
So, while Tang Yi felt a sense of loss, he wasn’t overcome with grief.
They looked back with every few steps, their reluctant gazes locked on each other as the distance between them grew.
"Miss, that Tang Yi kid seems decent enough, but his status and strength are still lacking. For him to be with you would be next to impossible. The Clan Leader would never agree. I think it would be best for you to forget him sooner rather than later."
Once they were away from the Tang Family estate, the expert from the Luoi Family saw Tang Lian constantly looking back at Tang Yi, her face etched with sorrow. Unable to bear it, she offered some well-intentioned advice.
The expert escorting Tang Lian home was named Yunyun. She was Tang Lian’s personal bodyguard, and her power was unfathomable.
In fact, the only reason the Luoi Family had dared to let Tang Lian be fostered with the Tang Family was because Yunyun was protecting her. Otherwise, what would they have done if something had happened to the esteemed young miss of the Luoi Family during her stay?
All this time, Yunyun had been hidden in the shadows. As long as no harm came to Tang Lian, she would not reveal herself, no matter what happened.
When Tang Jiuzhe had made his move against Tang Yi, Yunyun had almost been forced to reveal herself.
Because Tang Lian had shielded Tang Yi with her body, the situation had become extremely dangerous. If Tang Jiuzhe had attacked, Tang Lian would not have been spared.
But then Tang Yi had suddenly unleashed his Divine Power and killed Tang Jiuzhe, which allowed Yunyun to stay her hand and remain hidden.
Therefore, Yunyun had some understanding of Tang Yi’s situation. She was also crystal clear about the feelings between him and Tang Lian, which was why she was now trying to console her.
Yunyun felt that while Tang Yi seemed decent, the Talent he had shown so far was still not enough to be valued by the Luoi Family. On top of that, he had a humble background. If the two of them forced a relationship, it would not only be bad for Tang Lian, but it would also be extremely disadvantageous for Tang Yi.
"Aunt Yun, I know," Tang Lian said mournfully. "But I really can’t bear to leave Brother Tang Yi... He’s my first love. He’s my entire youth. If it ends just like this, I’m afraid I’ll be heartbroken."
"It doesn’t matter how much you can’t bear it. The gap between you two is just too vast. Unless..." Yunyun trailed off hesitantly.
"Unless what?" Tang Lian asked, her eyes wide with anticipation.
"Unless the Clan agrees to let you be together," Yunyun said.
Hearing this, Tang Lian’s face fell in disappointment. "Aunt Yun, that’s the same as saying nothing at all. How could the Clan possibly agree to let Brother Tang Yi and I be together?"
"No, they would agree," Yunyun said after a moment of thought. "If one of two conditions is met, then the Clan will definitely agree to let you be together."
"What two conditions?" she asked, a sliver of hope rising in her heart once more.
"One: if Tang Yi’s strength reaches a certain height, high enough to be valued by the Luoi Family," Yunyun stated.
"I know that one, of course. Brother Tang Yi is already working hard on it. What’s the other condition?"
Tang Lian shook her head and pressed on.
’That condition offered some hope, but the outcome depended entirely on Tang Yi. She couldn’t do anything herself, which felt too passive.’
"The other condition..." Yunyun looked at Tang Lian and said earnestly, "is that starting today, you focus on your cultivation. Once your strength reaches a certain level and you gain a voice in the Luoi Family’s affairs, then who your partner is... won’t that be for you to decide?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Lian’s beautiful eyes lit up. Her face glowed with renewed spirit, all traces of her earlier dejection gone.
’On the Saint Martial Continent, the strong were revered. As long as you were strong enough, what couldn’t you obtain?’
"Thank you, Aunt Yun! I’ll work hard on my cultivation from now on!" Tang Lian said gratefully, her expression exceptionally determined.
Seeing Tang Lian’s renewed determination, Yunyun shook her head and thought, ’That boy, Tang Yi, is really something else, bewitching this little girl so completely.’
’If she hadn’t watched Tang Lian grow up and come to view her as a daughter, she would never have helped Tang Yi in this way.’

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