Chapter 108

After Jiang Yifeng left, Xuan Yuan Qingya finally felt relieved.

For now, Fourth Uncle’s condition should no longer be a problem. At worst, they would just need another drop of Spirit Essence.

The hidden threat of Jiang Yifeng had finally been eliminated. There would no longer be any lurking dangers within the Xuan Yuan family’s castle.

However, Elder Lei’s mention of the Jiang family’s little princess arriving at Xuan Yuan Castle in three days cast a shadow over Xuan Yuan Qingya and Xuan Yuan Xing’s hearts.

The Jiang family was one of the most ancient clans in Huaxia. The only family that could rival them was the Ji family.

The Jiang and Ji surnames trace their origins back to the ancient Shang and Zhou dynasties. Their lineage was long and unbroken. Even today, these two names represent the most powerful and influential clans in Huaxia.

The Xuan Yuan family was considered a colossal, hidden, aristocratic clan. Its influence spread across the globe and it was backed by its own private armed forces.

Then the Jiang and Ji families must be even more powerful and secretive, as they were considered super hidden clans!

In terms of sheer influence, perhaps the Jiang and Ji families were not vastly superior to the Xuan Yuan family. Once resources reach a certain level, a little more or less no longer creates a decisive gap.

However…

The Jiang and Ji families’ heritage was far too profound!

The ancient surname “Xuan Yuan,” with its long-standing heritage, could not compare to the Jiang and Ji families in terms of foundation.

This manifested in every aspect—culture, education, connections, and influence. However, what concerned Xuan Yuan Xing the most was that the Jiang and Ji families also had private armed forces.

Rumor had it that these two families had armed units with extraordinary power.

…

After observing Xuan Yuan Chen for a while longer, they finally left the ward one by one.

Xuan Yuan Xing led Elder Lei, Dragon Lord Shang Yan, and the other distinguished guests to the reception room for a casual chat. Meanwhile, Xuan Yuan Qingya headed to the adjacent ward under Uncle Zhong’s guidance.

Inside the ward, Uncle Zhong spoke to her in a low voice.

“Miss, Mr. Lin just took the box you gave him and went into your bedroom. I’m not sure what happened, but soon after, Mr. Lin came rushing out carrying Miss Xue.”

According to Dr. Li and the others, she fainted due to excessive fright. Her adrenal glands secreted too much adrenaline, causing extreme tension in her respiratory muscles and other areas. This ultimately led to an inability to breathe.

“Now, Miss Xue is out of danger. She’ll wake up soon.”

As Xuan Yuan Qingya listened to Uncle Zhong’s explanation, her brows gradually furrowed.

My best friend fainted from suffocation because Lin Tian scared her?

What on earth happened?

Could Lin Tian have done something inappropriate to her?

Xuan Yuan Qingya immediately dismissed the thought as soon as it crossed her mind. After all, even when she had acted that way toward Lin Tian in his room, he remained as immovable as a monk in ascetic practice.

Xuan Yuan Qingya had never met a man with such strict control over his instincts. Of course, Lin Tian would never harm Xue Xue.

After a moment of thought, Xuan Yuan Qingya spoke softly.

“Uncle Zhong, stay here and wait for Xue Xue to wake up. I’ll have a private talk with Lin Tian.”

Uncle Zhong nodded slightly and respectfully escorted Xuan Yuan Qingya out.

…

Meanwhile, in the room next to Xuan Yuan Chen’s ward, Lin Tian was leisurely pondering various matters.

Now that Jiang Yifeng’s identity had been exposed and he had been expelled from the castle by Xuan Yuan Qingya…

In other words, the castle was safe for now.

However, while Jiang Yifeng was pondering the “hidden hand behind the scenes,” Lin Tian faintly sensed a terrifying presence—something so dreadful that the mere thought of it still makes his heart tremble.

Because of this, Lin Tian made up his mind. Even though Jiang Yifeng was gone, he would avoid getting caught up in messy situations with the heroines and try to leave the castle as soon as possible.

After all, Jiang Yifeng was the Child of Destiny and the protagonist of this world.

If everything in this world were predetermined, then the force that targeted Lin Tian as the “villain” might not have been Jiang Yifeng himself, but rather the world itself.

This means that even if Jiang Yifeng were not present, Lin Tian could never truly be safe.

As these thoughts swirled chaotically in his mind, there was suddenly a knock at the door.

Lin Tian casually responded, “Come in!”

Xuan Yuan Qingya opened the door, revealing herself in a deep blue long dress that accentuated her graceful, alluring figure.

The deep purple gown she had worn earlier actually showcased her figure better. However, after everything that had happened in Lin Tian’s room, the gown was no longer wearable.

This woman was tall and elegant by nature. Now, dressed in a form-fitting gown, the visual impact was overwhelming. Only those who witnessed it could truly understand.

Lin Tian only glanced at her once before feeling a sudden heat rise in his chest. He quickly averted his gaze.

“Miss Xuan Yuan… you’re here?”

He greeted her casually and didn’t bother to stand up.

In front of Xuan Yuan Qingya, Lin Tian didn’t even bother to act like a gentleman. In fact, he was eager for her to start disliking him so that she would let him leave the castle immediately.

Then again, had Xuan Yuan Qingya ever actually said he couldn’t leave?

With that thought in mind, Lin Tian decided to probe a little.

“Um, Miss Xuan Yuan, I just got a call from my family. Something urgent came up. How about you let Shang Chan and Zhao Mengmeng know? Just tell them I left first.”

Xuan Yuan Qingya froze at his words and her expression instantly dimmed.

She came to Lin Tian full of joy, eager to tell him that she had driven Jiang Yifeng away. But the moment she walked in, she heard that Lin Tian wanted to leave.

One could only imagine how heavy Xuan Yuan Qingya’s heart felt at that moment!

In a low voice, she asked, “Lin Tian, did I do something wrong? Why do you insist on leaving?”

Lin Tian let out a faint sigh. He knew it—this woman was never going to let him go easily.

It seemed that Xuan Yuan Qingya had not truly sunk a single thing into her heart, she had said before, such as “I understand” and “I know I was wrong.”

He had never heard Xuan Yuan Qingya speak in such a sorrowful tone before!

Lin Tian let out a faint sigh and said, “Xuan Yuan Qingya, do you still look like the Xuan Yuan family’s young lady right now? Could you please act normal for once?”

Xuan Yuan Qingya lifted her eyes, innocence and purity shimmering within them, tinged with a hint of confusion.

“What’s not normal about me?”

You’re not normal right now! The real Xuan Yuan Qingya would never ask that. Wouldn’t she have slapped me by now?

Lin Tian grumbled inwardly, though he couldn’t say it out loud.

I‘m a transmigrator, and in the original story, your character was a proud, domineering queen. Now your entire persona is practically shattered, isn’t it?

However, Xuan Yuan Qingya could hear Lin Tian’s inner thoughts.

The only part that caught her full attention was the phrase, “Slap me already.”

Lin Tian, do you like me as a domineering queen?

Xuan Yuan Qingya’s expression suddenly turned cold. Her eyes regained their familiar arrogant and noble bearing, and her voice became calm yet imperious.

“Lin Tian, who gave you the courage to judge me like that?”

Lin Tian froze for a moment, staring at Xuan Yuan Qingya, who had seemingly reverted to her proud and domineering persona. Instinctively, he blurted out, “Are you out of your mind? Why the sudden change in attitude?”

That single sentence shattered Xuan Yuan Qingya’s composure completely. Her lips pouted in grievance as she whispered softly.

“Wasn’t that what you said? I thought you liked me this way…”

Lin Tian’s mouth twitched.

Where is this woman’s mind running off to?!

Still, the way she effortlessly switched between a proud queen and a delicate woman carried an unparalleled charm for Lin Tian.

Xuan Yuan Qingya’s aura of arrogance was so intense that, when she suddenly shifted into a tender, girlish demeanor, the stark contrast caused her allure to explode instantly.

Lin Tian lost control for a moment; his throat felt dry.

Damn, this woman! How does she switch back and forth between these two styles so effortlessly? I have to admit, if she could keep this up, it would be quite the treat.

He sighed inwardly, then quickly changed the subject.

“Uh… How’s Xue Xue doing?”

Still mulling over the phrase “switch back and forth” from Lin Tian’s inner voice, Xuan Yuan Qingya suddenly heard the question and instinctively raised an eyebrow.

“I should be asking you. What exactly did you do to Xue Xue? How did you make her pass out?”

Lin Tian’s mouth twitched.

Could you be more careful with your wording? I didn’t make her faint. She fainted because she was scared!