NOVEL WEB Chapter 170: 166. I'm Yours
Night
In the Ye residence of Heaven Dou City.
Ye Lingling leaned on the bed.
As she looked at the letter in her hand, her face displayed a mixture of amusement and helplessness.
Although Qian Renjue's words seemed a bit odd, Ye Lingling still accepted his advice.
She set the letter aside and took out the golden pill Qian Renjue had given her.
Clap!
The brocade box opened, and golden light burst forth.
Ye Lingling's delicate face was bathed in the glow of the pill.
In truth, even without Qian Renjue's reminder, Ye Lingling had already planned to consume the golden pill.
That morning, after witnessing Dugu Yan's martial soul evolve, she had been restless.
She asked Dugu Yan how she had achieved it and learned it was due to a special pill.
Without hesitation, Ye Lingling revealed to Dugu Yan the letter she had received from Qian Renjue.
In this way, she learned a great deal about Qian Renjue from Dugu Yan.
If Dugu Yan being sent by Qian Renjue wasn't entirely unexpected, the effects of the pill he sent left Ye Lingling shocked and excited.
She couldn't wait to rush back home and find a quiet place to take it.
"If it comes to it, what's the harm in serving him?"
Ye Lingling whispered to herself, her blue eyes reflecting the golden pill in the box.
There was a sorrow in her gaze—no one ever truly understands her pain.
The Ye family of Nine Hearts Begonia had experienced too many tragedies like the one with Ye Renxin.
In order to escape this cruel fate, Ye Lingling was willing to give up everything.
Her whisper trailed off as her fingers picked up the pill.
She placed it between her red lips, swallowed, and felt it going down her throat.
The power of the golden pill surged into her abdomen like a flood.
Her veil drifted to the ground, and her blue hair began to move on its own.
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Ye Lingling, just nine years old, had only one yellow spirit ring beneath her.
Accompanied by a faint fragrance, a white light shot out from behind her.
The light was in the shape of flower petals, which gently floated down into her embrace.
This was Ye Lingling's martial soul—Nine Hearts Begonia.
It consisted of white and pink petals, vibrant and beautiful in form.
The petals and vines slid down on either side, softly swaying in the air.
As Ye Lingling absorbed the effects of the pill, a radiant golden hue began to appear on her body.
Even her martial soul, Nine Hearts Begonia, shone with a golden halo, floating quietly before her.
Her single century-old spirit ring was now bathed in the dense golden light, which emanated from within her, carrying the rich fragrance of tulips.
Amidst the flowing pink-and-white aura, she looked like a angel descending to earth.
Each pulse of golden light seemed to reshape Nine Hearts Begonia, making it appear even more dazzling.
The white petals gradually turned pink.
As time swiftly passed and dawn broke, Ye Lingling held Nine Hearts Begonia in her hands, her vacant blue eyes glistening with tears as they slid down her cheeks.
She paid no attention to her rapidly increasing spirit power.
Her pale lips trembled, slightly parting.
Her blue eyes fixated intensely on the martial soul, now entirely pink, as tears fell onto the petals, resembling morning dew.
"Qian Renjue…"
"From now on… I'm yours."
Her voice, filled with joy, excitement, and a hint of resolve, rang out.
It was as if angel laughter, mixed with sobs, filled the air.
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The letter Qian Renjue had sent to the Ye family had unknowingly been passed around by Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, as well as the target, Ye Lingling.
But soon enough, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue were no longer smiling.
Not long after, upon ingesting the pill and experiencing her martial soul's transformation, Ye Lingling openly declared her willingness to fulfill the marriage contract.
Both women instantly had dark expressions.
In fact, they had both held onto the letter for several days before finally delivering it to Qian Renjue.
Things were progressing too quickly.
Even Qian Renjue found himself caught off guard, not sure how to respond to Ye Lingling.
The two of them had never been that close, barely familiar enough for such an intimate exchange.
Qian Renjue had no idea what Ye Lingling was thinking.
To him, the marriage contract and the golden pill were not the ties that could bind them together.
Such a relationship felt strange.
Ye Lingling's actions seemed like an impulsive decision made out of gratitude.
He certainly wasn't planning to use her just to continue the Qian family line.
He wasn't the type to turn her into some tool for pleasure or childbearing.
While Qian Renjue struggled with how to reply, Bibi Dong offered him some advice.
"Just ignore it. Give her enough time to calm down and regain her sense."
"Mom, how do you even know what the letter says?" Qian Renjue asked, looking back at Bibi Dong in confusion.
Bibi Dong, who had been gently massaging Qian Renjue's shoulders, froze for a moment.
But as the Pope, she quickly dropped the act.
"I was just worried that some bad woman would try to deceive you."
Bibi Dong hugged Qian Renjue from behind, gently resting her cheek against his.
It was the middle of the night, and Bibi Dong had spent a long time lying in Qian Renjue's arms before finally handing over the letter.
"She's just a kid!" Qian Renjue muttered, his lips twitching.
They were just getting to know each other.
"Does age matter for bad women?" Bibi Dong retorted stubbornly, though inwardly relieved that Qian Renjue wasn't upset.
"Anyway, listen to your mom. You're both still young, and you'll have plenty of time.
If, after a couple of years, she forgets what she said in the letter, then she wasn't good match
But if she remembers, at least she'll be less impulsive and there will still be room to maneuver.
Do you think she even understands what it means to stay together for life?"
Surrounded by Bibi Dong's fragrance and warmth, Qian Renjue was already feeling somewhat moved.
He hesitated and said, "Should I reply and explain things to her?"
"No need," Bibi Dong shook her head gently. "If you reply and she writes back, what will you do?"
Qian Renjue remained silent.
He hoped Ye Lingling would calm down, and he also needed time to get to know her.
"Then thats it. I'll let Yanyan know to continue to look after her," Qian Renjue nodded slightly.
"Exactly. At this point, there's no need to overthink it. When you're older, you'll have more capability to deal with it" Bibi Dong smiled warmly.
She didn't want another woman to interfere in their mother-son relationship while Qian Renjue was still so young.
"Does this make me a scumbag?"
"Ha! Not at all. You're just thinking about your future."
"You're not that kind of man. Trust me. And your sister agrees too."
"What?! Both of you peeked at my letter?"
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