Inside the tomb, there were countless rare treasures. More than eight hundred marmots each brought out one item, resulting in over eight hundred treasures. After several trips, aside from the large items, all the smaller treasures had been completely removed. Originally, Shui Miao had only intended to collect about ten items. However, halfway through, Lin Xue reminded him that if they didn’t take all the treasures, the secret of the tomb’s riches would inevitably spread, and the marmots’ burrows would be destroyed.
Therefore, Shui Miao decided to empty the RV and load all the treasures inside. Keeping his promise, Shui Miao allowed Lin Zhi Ling, Xiao Shuang, and Lin Xue to each select a few treasures of their choice. They felt reluctant to take too much, so they each picked only three, as previously agreed. To ease any lingering thoughts among the group, Shui Miao also announced that all the treasures would be sold and the proceeds donated to charity, keeping not a penny for himself.
With Shui Miao speaking so clearly, everyone’s minds were finally at peace.
The three vehicles left the grasslands together, heading toward Zhonghai City.
On the way, if they encountered police or any trouble, Shui Miao would simply use illusions to resolve it.
Three days later, they returned to Zhonghai City.
Chen Mei Ling personally brought Li Lan and Wang Xiaomi to escort the vehicles into a warehouse, arranging for numerous female security guards to stand watch.
First, Shui Miao visited his mother with Chen Mei Ling, and then the family had a meal together.
However, Shui Miao didn’t see his younger sister, Chen Xiang.
Upon inquiring, he learned that Chen Xiang had returned to Haihai City because her father was critically ill. Thinking of Chen Jianguo, Shui Miao felt a pang of sadness. No matter how despicable and selfish a person might be, they still fall ill and eventually die. Holding onto hatred endlessly served no purpose.
Therefore, Shui Miao made a decision to immediately head to Haihai City to visit Chen Jianguo, and also to reunite with his grandfather and godfather, Wang Yong.
Thus, Shui Miao said goodbye to his mother and Auntie Yang, and went downstairs with Chen Mei Ling.
Chen Mei Ling had long grown accustomed to Shui Miao’s spontaneous departures, but there was something she needed to inform him: Lin Qing’er had already become a nun in Taiwan.
Hearing this, Shui Miao was momentarily stunned.
But upon reflection, he realized this was truly her nature. Her feelings ran deep, and no amount of persuasion could change her. Their relationship hadn’t been genuine love, and even if they had forced themselves together, they wouldn’t have been happy. Thinking differently, becoming a nun might actually be better—she could attain inner peace, free from the torment of love, which was a form of liberation.
After parting ways with his sister Chen Mei Ling, Shui Miao, missing Bai Feng and the fox demon seventh sister, drove to the area near the City God Temple, parked the car, and immediately projected his soul out to find Old Qin and Old Cai.
Old Qin wasn’t there, but Old Cai was drinking tea.
After meeting, Old Cai told Shui Miao that Bai Feng and the fox demon seventh sister had long returned, and were now all cultivating at the Huangquan Ghost Sect. Sima Zongheng and Zhuge Suapan had collaborated to create many high-grade pills. Everyone consumed the pills and cultivated, their powers growing day by day. They were all doing well and eagerly awaited Shui Miao’s return.
Hearing this, Shui Miao felt reassured.
He asked Old Cai to deliver a message to everyone, saying he would first go to Haihai City and then immediately reunite with them at the Huangquan Sect afterward.
After leaving the City God Temple, just as he was about to drive off, Shui Miao noticed Lin Xue standing outside the car.
“You good-for-nothing Shui Miao! You actually left me out here for so long?” Lin Xue opened the car door, got in, and slapped Shui Miao’s shoulder hard, gritting her teeth and saying, “Are you deliberately avoiding me? Are you afraid I’ll stick to you and make you marry me?”
“No, I just now projected my soul out to meet the City God…” Shui Miao felt awkward, but since they had already had a relationship, he was willing to take responsibility and marry her: “Besides, will you marry me?”
Shui Miao looked at Lin Xue seriously.
Lin Xue was slightly taken aback, then turned her head away and said, “I don’t care about you. I’m not suitable for you. I told you before, we were just playing around. Also, I came here to confess something else, hoping you can forgive me!”
“What?”
Shui Miao noticed that Lin Xue had lowered her head in guilt.
She had always been bold and straightforward, even when admitting her mistakes.
“I actually wanted to tell you long ago, but due to various reasons, I couldn’t bring myself to say it…” Lin Xue frowned and suddenly punched the window, “Forget it! At most, don’t consider me your friend anymore. The truth is, I’m actually a police officer. My closeness to you and Chu Miaoyi’s were all part of a mission—we wanted to find out about your cultivation and whether you would engage in any illegal or immoral activities. However, when I learned that your sister had instructed Xiao Shuang and Lin Zhi Ling to publicly auction the treasures and use the proceeds for charity, I no longer wanted to hide anything. You’re truly a good person, so I must apologize to you.”
Lin Xue spoke faster and faster, clearly someone who rarely apologized.
“Hehe, I thought it was something really big, but it’s nothing,” Shui Miao said lightly with a smile.
Lin Xue gritted her teeth, “Also, I still have some feelings for you. Let’s forget the past and just be good brothers, okay?”
“You… really want to forget?”
Shui Miao frowned, noticing a hint of regret in her expression.
“If I could forget, I really would. It’s all because of my overly masculine personality. I even seduced you first—ugh! This is so annoying! How did I become this kind of person?” Lin Xue hugged her head, clearly troubled.
Shui Miao paused, then said, “How about this? Don’t resist, relax your whole body, and I’ll enter your memories to see if I can do something.”
“Is there a way to forget!?” Lin Xue suddenly became excited.
Shui Miao solemnly nodded.
Seeing Lin Xue’s reaction, Shui Miao suddenly felt a bit nervous. He was worried that someone might have once again controlled her mind.
Thus, Shui Miao channeled his spiritual power and slowly entered Lin Xue’s thoughts.
Sure enough, he discovered that at the time, Lin Xue had seen a faint black aura, after which her personality had changed!
Who could have controlled Lin Xue right under his nose?
Shui Miao pondered silently, deciding not to dwell on it for now. Carefully, he erased Lin Xue’s memory of their dual cultivation experience. Then, he channeled his spiritual power again, helping her regenerate a hymen…
“Now, how do you feel?”
Shui Miao withdrew from Lin Xue’s thoughts, “Do you still remember what happened between us?”
“What happened between us?” Lin Xue sneered at Shui Miao, “Stinky Shui Miao, we’re brothers! What could possibly happen? Are you so lustful that you’re even thinking bad thoughts about me? Don’t you fear that I might do something to you instead? Haha!”
Lin Xue finally returned to her normal self.
Shui Miao smiled with relief, “Just kidding!”
“Pfft, if you ever joke like that again, I’ll really do something to you!” Lin Xue patted Shui Miao’s shoulder, “Alright, no more talking. Take me back to Haihai City with you. Oh, and I also want to thank you for that money. I’ve decided to keep only a little for myself and use the rest to build a school for poor students, offering free education and even teaching them martial arts. Ha! That’s going to be awesome!”
“That’s a great idea! I’ll have my sister invest in it too!”
Shui Miao exhaled in relief, finally giving Lin Xue a fresh start.
Lin Xue had genuinely forgotten all about their dual cultivation experience. In her heart, she and Shui Miao were now inseparable best friends.
During the few days from the Mongolian grasslands to Zhonghai City, Lin Xue hadn’t slept much.
Shui Miao drove while Lin Xue slept soundly in the back.
As the car sped along the highway, Shui Miao calmed his mind and began to ponder—who was the hidden force that had controlled Lin Xue?
As he drove, he thought of his several Yuan Shen brothers.
To test them, Shui Miao quietly said while driving, “Brothers, you shouldn’t have done that. I’ll definitely take revenge when it’s due. You shouldn’t have involved my friends. If you do something like this again, I will no longer consider you my brothers, absolutely not.”
“If we hadn’t done that, would you have obediently practiced dual cultivation?”
As soon as Shui Miao finished speaking, a figure in a black robe appeared on the passenger seat.
He looked exactly like Shui Miao.
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