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Chapter 162: Just a Thin Veil Between Them
Chapter 162: Just a Thin Veil Between Them
Afar had indeed been rescued by the mysterious Elder, and was currently enjoying a steam bath.
Li Xinhuan remained silent, as did Sun Xiaohong. You Longsheng and Ding Baiyun certainly weren't going to speak up, merely shifting their gazes back and forth between Afar and Lin Xian'er.
"Afar really hasn't come out yet?"
"You'll know if you take a look."
...
As it turned out, Afar truly hadn't emerged yet. When Lin Xian'er came up with an excuse that no one believed, pretending to leave, Afar took the bait and stopped her.
Visible to the naked eye, Lin Xian'er's expression changed from dejected, fearful, and mournful, to triumphant, confident, and proud in an instant.
Sure enough, Afar was still hers!
Lin Xian'er's radiance lit up the sky, and she transformed back into the number one beauty of the martial arts world, fluttering like a swallow into Afar's embrace. However, Afar's words were less than polite.
"Here, no one can drive you away. Only you can drive others away!"
"Those who are unwilling to be your friends are not my friends either!"
The Elder of Heaven's Secrets remained expressionless.
Li Xinhuan's heart sank.
Sun Xiaohong couldn't help but feel indignant.
Ding Baiyun snorted with amusement, completely unconcerned, as he watched the drama with his arms folded.
Only You Longsheng was in high spirits, offering his congratulations with clasped hands, "Congratulations! Congratulations to the both of you for clearing up the misunderstanding and reuniting. Rest assured, I'm not as petty as Li Xinhuan. I'm still willing to be your friend. If you have a child in the future, be sure to let me know so I can come and celebrate with you."
Afar pressed his lips together, his eyes filled with pain and his expression stiff, but he said nothing.
Lin Xian'er's thoughts were in turmoil as she glanced at Afar before turning to You Longsheng with a smile, "Thank you for your kind intentions, You Manor Lord. If Afar and I have a child, we will definitely pay a visit to the Hidden Sword Peak."
Lin Xian'er didn't know that Afar had already learned about her involvement with You Longsheng.
Of course, even if he did know, he probably wouldn't care.
Afar's pupils contracted sharply, and he held Lin Xian'er even tighter, but he didn't say a word in response to You Longsheng, nor did he look at them.
Why didn't he look?
Was it because he didn't want to, or because he didn't dare to?
Then, Li Xinhuan was the first to walk out, followed by the Elder of Heaven's Secrets and Sun Xiaohong.
"Well, we won't disturb you two anymore. Wishing you a long and happy life together, with many children and grandchildren to fill your home!" You Longsheng chuckled as he retreated as well.
As Ding Baiyun followed You Longsheng out of the wooden house, he saw the Elder of Heaven's Secrets speaking to Li Xinhuan about something related to "steamers and shackles."
Li Xinhuan's "steamer" referred to his friends.
Long Xiaoyun's "steamers and shackles" were money, power, and his suspicions and jealousy towards Li Xinhuan.
Afar's "shackle," on the other hand, was love.
Sun Xiaohong hesitated, "He's your friend. You should at least try to find a way to save him and free him from this shackle."
Li Xinhuan turned slowly, meeting You Longsheng's enthusiastic smile.
This time, even Li Xinhuan was a little annoyed, "Lin Xian'er is with Afar again."
You Longsheng spread his hands, "It was you who agreed to let Lin Xian'er see Afar and talk to him. You're the reasonable one, Li Xinhuan. You can't blame me for this."
Li Xinhuan was left speechless.
Indeed, it was he who had agreed to let Lin Xian'er in earlier when she put on a pitiful act, but he had thought that Afar had seen through Lin Xian'er's true colors and would cut ties with her.
He never expected Afar to fall for it again!
Sun Xiaohong stamped her foot, "Sometimes I doubt if you're really their friend at all. Afar is almost ruined, and you're not worried at all. You're just enjoying the show. Do you really think Lin Xian'er will turn over a new leaf and have children with him?"
"What is it?" Li Xinhuan asked.
"Afei never once looked at us. His gaze remained fixed on Lin Xian'er the entire time," You Longsheng said.
"So what?" Sun Xiaohong said. "Afei is utterly entangled in Lin Xian'er's web of affection, that's obvious!"
However, Elder Tianji and Li Xinhuan fell silent.
Sun Xiaohong looked at her grandfather and then at Li Xinhuan, confused. "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
"You're right," Li Xinhuan nodded. "But as the Elder said earlier, he knows everything, yet he can no longer control himself. He's deceiving himself, as You mentioned before."
Li Xinhuan turned to You Longsheng. "He can't face the truth anymore."
Elder Tianji's gaze toward You Longsheng was filled with curiosity and a hint of admiration. "But he's finding it harder and harder to keep up the deception."
Sun Xiaohong's eyes lit up. "That's why he dared not look at you!"
Ding Baiyun added nonchalantly, "He fears that if he so much as glances at us, he won't be able to keep lying to himself about his relationship with Lin Xian'er."
"Indeed, it's just a thin veil between them now," You Longsheng agreed with a nod. "Once that veil is torn, Afei will be truly free."
Sun Xiaohong frowned. "But who can tear down that veil? Your taunts fell on deaf ears, and Lin Xian'er didn't seem to mind at all."
"I have no idea," You Longsheng shrugged. "That's why I decided to stay and watch. How about you two? Are you staying as well?"
Of course, Li Xinhuan intended to stay, and Sun Xiaohong wouldn't leave him alone here, so Elder Tianji naturally stayed with his granddaughter.
...
"Do you think Afei will finally muster the courage to bed Lin Xian'er this time?"
Not far from the cottage, three of the most formidable martial artists in the jianghu, along with two stunning women, were eavesdropping intently. You Longsheng clicked his tongue. "After all that, Afei can't possibly remain a chaste virgin, can he?"
Li Xinhuan's face twisted with worry. "But if Afei really does sleep with Lin Xian'er, won't he... won't he be unable to break free from her grasp?"
"Isn't that a good thing? Didn't you think Lin Xian'er and Afei made a good couple before?" You Longsheng asked.
You Longsheng winked. "Or perhaps, you saw through Afei's innocence and deliberately wanted him to experience Lin Xian'er's trial to see if he's more like Guo Songyang or Lu Fengxian?"
Li Xinhuan was left speechless. Sometimes, he didn't even understand his own train of thought.
On the other side, the relationship between Sun Xiaohong and Ding Baiyun was also improving.
"What should I do?" Sun Xiaohong asked softly, seeking advice. "How did you and You Longsheng get together?"
Ding Baiyun blushed a little. Despite her usually assertive demeanor, she had been the one to take the initiative in their relationship back then.
It was quite embarrassing!
...
Just as the five of them were chatting casually, the atmosphere becoming increasingly awkward, the lights in the wooden house went out.
Then, three figures flew out of the forest and silently crept into the cottage.
They wore straw hats and yellow robes.
Members of the Jinqian Gang!
(End of Chapter)
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