NOVPUBAt this moment, a voice reached Murong Tianyu’s ears.
"Murong Tianyu, I know your Murong Family is a powerful clan with enormous influence and unparalleled strength!"
"But I will absolutely not let anyone bully my woman! Today, I’m going to tell you that I, Lin Yi, am Murong Xue’er’s man! If you don’t believe it, feel free to test whether I am an enemy of the Murong Family!"
As Lin Yi finished speaking, his expression suddenly turned icy, and a terrifying killing intent began to emanate from him.
"What? You’re actually the Murong Family’s son-in-law?"
"How, how is that possible?"
When Murong Tianyu heard Lin Yi’s words, he was greatly shocked. He had not expected Lin Yi to be Murong Xue’er’s man, but he definitely did not believe Lin Yi’s words.
"Haha! Murong Tianyu, you are too naive! How could Murong Xue’er’s judgment be poor? And how can you be so sure he’s definitely a member of the Murong Family?"
"I advise you to better not doubt my man’s identity! Otherwise, when the time comes, your Murong Family might actually suffer a disaster!"
Murong Xue’er saw Murong Tianyu’s incredulous expression and sneered as she spoke.
"Murong Xue’er, I know you’re doing this to save Lin Yi!"
"But I hope you explain this clearly to us! How did you two meet?"
Murong Tianyu also stared at Murong Xue’er, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
He absolutely could not allow Murong Xue’er to be with this boy, who was not only worthless but also had very weak strength.
He knew all about Murong Xue’er’s beauty and talent, and he really loved her. He definitely would not allow this boy to ruin the marriage alliance between him and Murong Xue’er and was even less willing to let this boy steal away his fiancée.
"Patriarch Murong, what do you mean by this? Do I need to explain my relationship with my boyfriend to you?"
Murong Xue’er retorted with a cold face.
"Hehe, Xue’er, since this boy is your boyfriend, then our Murong Family will naturally help you investigate clearly. I will give you an explanation in due course! Just wait here obediently!"
"Should your Murong Family dare to talk nonsense, we from the Martial Holy Temple would not mind wiping you off the map of Three Thousand City!"
After hearing these words, Lin Yi clenched his fists and a cold light flashed in his eyes. An intimidating aura emanated from him, one that was even more terrifying than that of a Martial Emperor at the peak.
Lin Yi, a martial artist in the Martial Venerable Realm, had not yet reached the status of a Martial Saint, but the aura emanating from him was incredibly strong, causing some elders to retreat several steps in fear.
Murong Tianyu’s heart skipped a beat at this intimidation, not having expected Lin Yi’s strength to be so formidable. A sense of hesitation suddenly rose in his heart; he did not wish to offend the Murong Family.
"Murong Tianyu, I warn you, I don’t want to fall out with your Murong Family, but if you dare do anything to my man, I, Murong Xue’er, will absolutely not let you off!"
"Moreover, if you dare to provoke my man again, I won’t be polite! My Murong Family is not one you small clans can trifle with!"
"So, if you have any sense, it’s best you don’t provoke the two of us!"
Murong Xue’er was equally unyielding and glared at Murong Tianyu, speaking coldly.
"Hmph, let’s go!"
Murong Tianyu’s face turned an ashen color, but he did not dare to stay any longer.
He was well aware of the strong families behind Murong Xue’er—a force not to be trifled with by someone like him, Murong Tianyu.
He had no desire to court disaster.
"Sister Xue’er, thank you!"
Lin Yi turned to Murong Xue’er with a grateful smile and spoke.
"All right, no need for formalities. This is what I should do. Let’s hurry and leave this place!"
Murong Xue’er shook her head, smiling as she spoke.
Lin Yi nodded, and immediately the two of them walked outside.
Upon seeing Murong Xue’er and Lin Yi leave, Murong Tianyu also breathed a sigh of relief and turned to leave, intending to discuss the matter with his father.
The banquet had thus come to an end; it concluded smoothly, leaving only the Murong Family members standing there with their expressions changing unpredictably, their thoughts unknown.
After Murong Tianyu left, he went to Murong Xue’er’s residence.
At this moment, after Murong Tianyu had departed, Lin Yi returned straight to his own room where he was staying.
As soon as Lin Yi returned, Murong Xue’er immediately threw herself into his embrace, her cheek against his chest, and softly said, "Lin Yi, I owe you so much for this time. Otherwise, I would have surely met a terrible fate. The elders of our Murong Family will certainly come after you!"
"It’s all right, I’m not afraid. As long as I’m by your side, I’ll protect you," Lin Yi reassured, gently patting Murong Xue’er’s shoulder.
"Mhm."
Murong Xue’er nodded slightly, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.
Lin Yi’s words had truly touched her, deepening her feelings for him.
"You should rest for now. Tomorrow, I will take you away from here. After we leave, you can go back to your Murong Family if you want."
"This time, having helped me, my Murong Family will surely repay you!"
"This time, my Murong Family’s ties with the Martial Holy Temple have broken. In the future, if you seek to advance into the Southern Region, you’ll encounter difficulties, but my Murong Family can send some people to assist you."
Lin Yi was silent for a moment before slowly speaking to Murong Xue’er.
"Really? Thank you so much. If you ever have any trouble, please tell me," Murong Xue’er exclaimed joyfully upon hearing Lin Yi’s words. She knew that her boyfriend now truly considered her his woman, and if the Murong Family really sent people against him, he would certainly face great danger.
Lin Yi became even more gentle with her, bringing Murong Xue’er much comfort and the result she wanted to see.
"Don’t worry, you’re my woman, and no one will be allowed to harm even a single hair on your head! Just stay here and focus on your cultivation."
Lin Yi stroked Murong Xue’er’s head, his face gentle as he spoke.
Lin Yi’s expression softened, his demeanor towards Murong Xue’er not like that towards other girls, but as if towards his own woman.
"Yes!"
Upon hearing Lin Yi’s words, Murong Xue’er was touched deeply.
"You should rest. I’m going to cultivate!"
Having said that, Lin Yi stood up and walked towards the door, preparing to cultivate for a while to consolidate the Realm he had just broken through.
"Lin Yi, why are you cultivating so early? Don’t you want to stay with me?"
Murong Xue’er hastily asked as she saw Lin Yi leaving.
"No need!"
"This time, I’m going into seclusion to try and break through to the Spirit Emperor Realm, so I’ll be in seclusion for a while!"
Lin Yi shook his head, speaking indifferently.
