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Chapter 170: Lin Shiyin's Fate
Chapter 170: Lin Shiyin's Fate
"If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move. But if the enemy is about to make a move, I will strike first."
In the split second when Shangguan Jinhong lifted his twin rings, intending to shift from inaction to action, Li Xianhuan's dagger was already in motion.
The gleam of the dagger was like a flash of lightning across the clear sky after the rain, momentarily illuminating a beautiful rainbow.
Although Shangguan Jinhong had raised his twin rings, he was unable to block Li Xianhuan's flying dagger.
In that moment when he initiated the change, his reaction to counter Li Xianhuan's dagger would inevitably be slower.
Even if it was just a fleeting moment, it was enough for Li Xianhuan to seize this opportunity that wasn't exactly a weakness.
The dagger didn't strike Shangguan Jinhong's throat directly, but it slashed diagonally, creating a large gash on his neck, right at the carotid artery.
And this happened to be the moment when Shangguan Jinhong's momentum and qi were at their peak.
Thus, Shangguan Jinhong's blood gushed out like a fountain, painting the sky red after the rain.
Shangguan Jinhong already had his twin rings in hand, and he was prepared to deliver a fatal blow to Li Xianhuan. He believed that with his ultimate move, "Dragon Soaring, Phoenix Dancing, Dual Ring Release," Li Xianhuan would have no chance of escape!
In fact, Li Xianhuan hadn't witnessed Shangguan Fei using this move to kill Jing Wuming in the original story, so he might not have been able to dodge Shangguan Jinhong's attack this time. But...
He didn't need to!
Shangguan Jinhong's twin rings never got the chance to strike, and they never would.
You Longsheng looked up at Shangguan Jinhong, who had fallen to the ground. His face still held confidence, coldness, and fervor, but his eyes reflected shock, doubt, and disbelief...
A generation's formidable hero, Shangguan Jinhong, had met his end!
The legendary Li's Flying Dagger had officially ascended to the realm of the divine!
Everyone present, whether it was Bai Tianyu, Guo Songyang, the Elder of Heaven's Mystery, or Ding Chengfeng, clearly understood that they, too, would not have been able to evade Li Xianhuan's dagger.
"This is Li's Flying Dagger..." Ding Chengfeng murmured, finally witnessing its prowess.
Afeng's sharp gaze remained fixed on Jing Wuming, but Jing Wuming's eyes were empty, like those of a dead man, and his body seemed lifeless as well.
It was only at this moment that everyone truly saw the real Jing Wuming. He was indeed Shangguan Jinhong's shadow.
Although he possessed exceptional martial arts skills, he lacked a sense of self.
Everyone ignored Jing Wuming because he was as good as useless now.
No one made a move, but Jing Wuming took the initiative and slowly picked up Shangguan Jinhong's corpse, preparing to leave.
Then, Afeng enthusiastically stopped Jing Wuming and ignited a spark of hope within him.
...
Jing Wuming still left, carrying with him the hope of survival.
No one tried to stop him because Jing Wuming's destined opponent was Afeng. Even if someone wanted to kill Jing Wuming, it had to be Afeng!
After Jing Wuming left, before Bai Tianyu or Guo Songyang could say anything, Sun Xiaohong broke free from the Elder of Heaven's Mystery and threw herself into Li Xianhuan's arms like a bird seeking refuge in the woods.
"You will win, you will definitely win!" Sun Xiaohong whispered, hugging Li Xianhuan tightly as tears streamed down her face. "I knew it, I knew it!"
Li Xianhuan gently patted Sun Xiaohong's back, his expression gentle, but there was a hint of embarrassment in his eyes.
This was because Lin Shiyin was not far away.
However, Lin Shiyin seemed to have heaved a sigh of relief. Although there was a hint of sadness in her eyes, her demeanor remained as gentle as flowing water. She pulled Long Xiaoyun with one hand and nodded slightly at Li Xianhuan, preparing to leave.
Suddenly, You Longsheng appeared in front of Lin Shiyin, a smile on his face as he asked, "Mrs. Lin, where are you planning to go with Little Long?"
Hearing You Longsheng's words, Li Xianhuan's eyes flickered, and Sun Xiaohong lifted her head to glance at Li Xianhuan before looking at Lin Shiyin, who was about to turn and leave. Sun Xiaohong's gaze was filled with complexity.
She had just realized that Lin Shiyin would never return to Xingyun Manor, for Long Xiaoyun was dead, and Li Xianhuan had come back.
If she stayed, it would only make things awkward for everyone.
Long Xiaoyun pouted stubbornly, refusing to look at anyone as she tightly held onto Lin Shiyin's hand.
The rift in their relationship, caused by Long Xiaoyun's death, had resurfaced, and the best way to mend it was with distance—out of sight, out of mind.
Lin Shiyin understood this, and so did Li Xianhuan.
But...
You Longsheng spread his hands, "You're not planning to take Little Long and wander the martial world, retiring to a life of seclusion, are you?"
Lin Shiyin remained silent.
You Longsheng smiled and asked, "Do you intend to let Li Xianhuan live with regret for the rest of his life?"
Lin Shiyin was at a loss for words and stammered, "Miss Sun is a good girl."
You Longsheng laughed, "But the misunderstanding between you and Li Xianhuan has been resolved. If you leave now, it will only create an unspoken taboo between Li Xianhuan and Miss Sun. Don't you think that's inappropriate?"
Even in the original story, after Li Xianhuan and Lin Shiyin parted ways in the tower of Xingyun Manor, their misunderstanding was never truly cleared up, and Li Xianhuan eventually accepted Sun Xiaohong's feelings. Yet, whenever he thought of Lin Shiyin, he still felt a lingering pain.
If Lin Shiyin were to leave in front of him now, Li Xianhuan's pain would undoubtedly be even greater than in the original story.
Therefore, as Li Xianhuan's good friend, You Longsheng had to try his best to keep Lin Shiyin here, eagerly anticipating the moment when Li Xianhuan would juggle his affections between Sun Xiaohong and Lin Shiyin, creating a loving and harmonious family scene.
No, no, no... He was looking forward to a harmonious and blissful family scene.
However, Lin Shiyin hesitated because, after all, Long Xiaoyun had died for Li Xianhuan, and there was also the matter between Long Xiaoyun and Li Xianhuan...
"Besides," You Longsheng continued, "do you think this was Long Siye's true intention? This time, he died not to scheme against Li Xianhuan but to save him! Also, do you think it would be better for Little Long's future if you took him away, or if he stayed with Li Xianhuan, Tianji Elder, Guo Songyang, and other upright and righteous heroes?"
You Longsheng smiled at Lin Shiyin, "Apart from distance, time can also heal wounds. Moreover, I have full confidence in Little Long. He's already a sensible child."
You Longsheng winked at Long Xiaoyun, "Little Long and I have such a good relationship, and he's so smart. I can't bear to see him retire from the world so early."
Long Xiaoyun was speechless.
Lin Shiyin couldn't help but hesitate once again.
At this moment, Sun Xiaohong stepped out of Li Xianhuan's embrace and stood before Lin Shiyin, holding her hand, "There are still many things I don't understand. Will you teach me in the days to come?"
Li Xianhuan also came to Lin Shiyin's side and looked at her gently.
Lin Shiyin forcefully suppressed the urge to throw herself into Li Xianhuan's arms and finally nodded.
"Look, look!" You Longsheng pointed at Lin Shiyin and Sun Xiaohong, saying to Ding Baiyun, "So harmonious! Learn from them!"
Ding Baiyun let out a cold laugh and glanced at You Longsheng, "Rest assured, I've learned everything Mrs. Lin knows. I don't need anyone else to teach me."
Everyone burst into laughter at his words.
(End of Chapter)
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