So what if I'm useless? I'll become a saint!

Chen Yan looked at Lei Tingyi with a complicated expression.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked.

"Where's Jiuan? Didn't she go back to Leixiao Sect with you? Why can't I see her? Has she left?"

Upon hearing this, Lei Tingyi couldn't help but look at Chen Yan with some confusion.

He noticed that there seemed to be some emotion hidden in Chen Yan's eyes, but he couldn't figure out what it was for a moment.

However, he still explained with a smile.

"Jiu'an is practicing in the back mountain. She hasn't left."

When Yu Lingxi heard this, his expression changed slightly.

She knew that the back mountain was where the inner disciples of Lei Xiao Sect practiced, and outsiders were generally not allowed to enter.

So she couldn't help but ask.

"Aren't only inner disciples allowed to go to the back mountain? Miss Ling is not a disciple of the Lei Xiao Sect, can she go there too?"

Lei Tingyi nodded and explained.

"She was injured and needed a quiet place to heal. So, I took her to the cave where I practiced. The environment there is quiet and peaceful, and the spiritual energy is abundant, which is very helpful for her recovery from her injuries."

After hearing this, Yu Lingxi couldn't help but feel unwilling and jealous.

She clenched her palms, trying hard to suppress these emotions and not let them show.

She knew that she couldn't lose her composure here, and she couldn't let Lei Tingyi see what she was thinking.

So she said with a forced smile.

"I see. That's great. I hope Miss Ling's injury can recover soon so that we can celebrate for her together."

Lei Tingyi looked at Yu Lingxi's smile, but felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

He could feel Yu Lingxi's emotional changes, but didn't know how to comfort her.

It’s just that the matter of breaking off the engagement may be difficult to handle.

Lei Tingyi thought about it and felt that he should make arrangements for Yu Lingxi and the others first, so he suggested.

"Sister Lingxi, you came to Leixiao Sect, you must have something to tell father. I will ask Uncle Zhong to take you to the meeting hall later. I will go and arrange guest rooms for Chen Yan and Pei Ling first."

Upon hearing this, Yu Lingxi wanted to say something else, but when she saw Lei Tingyi had already turned around and left with Chen Yan and Pei Ling, she had to suppress her thoughts for the time being.

She nodded and whispered to Lei Tingyi's back.

"Okay, then you get busy first."

After a while, Uncle Zhong came over and spoke respectfully to Yu Lingxi.

"Miss Yu, please follow me. I will take you to the meeting hall to see the Sect Master."

Yu Lingxi nodded and followed Uncle Zhong to the meeting hall. Along the way, she was full of thoughts and didn't know how to express her intentions to the leader of Lei Xiao Sect.

She knew that this visit was not only to visit Lei Tingyi, but also for the superficial cooperation between the Yu family and Lei Xiaozong.

On the other side, Lei Tingyi had already brought Chen Yan and Pei Ling to the guest room area.

He arranged two spacious and bright rooms for them and asked his disciples to bring some daily necessities and tea.

"You guys take a rest here first. I'll come find you after Sister Lingxi finishes talking to my father."

Lei Tingyi said to Chen Yan and Pei Ling.

Chen Yan and Pei Ling nodded and looked at Lei Tingyi gratefully.

They knew that Lei Tingyi had always taken good care of them, and this time was no exception.

After arranging everything, Lei Tingyi hurriedly left the guest room area and went to the meeting hall to find his father and Yu Lingxi.

After Lei Tingyi left, Pei Ling suddenly couldn't help laughing. She looked at Chen Yan with a hint of teasing in her tone.

"Now that we're at Lei Xiao Sect, you're not in a hurry anymore? When we were on the road before, you kept urging us to get here quickly."

Chen Yan smiled when he heard that. He picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, and then said.

"We've come this far, so why rush? Now, we just have to wait and see how things develop."

Pei Ling nodded in agreement.

She knew that Chen Yan had always been a calm and composed person. No matter what happened, he could always keep a cool head and analyze the most appropriate response strategy.

The two smiled at each other and then started talking about other topics.

They knew that now they just needed to wait patiently, and everything would become clear after the talks between Yu Lingxi and the leader of Lei Xiao Sect were over.

At this moment, in the meeting hall, Yu Lingxi was having an in-depth meeting with the leader of Lei Xiao Sect.

She explained the Yu family's position and wishes to the sect leader in detail, and also expressed her desire to strengthen cooperation with the Lei Xiao Sect.

However, the premise of all this is her marriage with Lei Tingyi.

After hearing this, the sect leader pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly.

"I will seriously consider Ms. Yu's proposal. However, cooperation needs to be treated with caution, and we need time to decide."

Yu Lingxi nodded to show his understanding.

She knew that cooperation could not be achieved overnight and required joint efforts and consultation from both sides.

"I will wait for the Sect Master's reply. I hope we can reach a consensus and work together for the future of our two families."

Yu Lingxi looked at Sect Master Lei and his tone suddenly became serious.

"Uncle Lei, I have only one request, that Tingyi marry me. Our two families have been friends for generations, and Tingyi and I are engaged. I hope this engagement can be fulfilled."

Just then, Lei Tingyi suddenly walked in. When he heard what Yu Lingxi said, his expression changed slightly.

He looked at Yu Lingxi.

"Sister Lingxi, you should know that you have always been like a sister to me. I can't possibly marry you. This engagement was wrong from the beginning."

Upon hearing this, Yu Lingxi felt a surge of resentment and loss.

She bit her lower lip tightly, as if trying to suppress the gasp that was about to come out.

She looked at Lei Tingyi, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes.

"But we have an engagement, don't we? It was decided by the elders of both families. How can we just say it's wrong?"

Lei Tingyi sighed, he knew that this topic could not be avoided.

He looked at Sect Leader Lei, hoping that his father would give him a supportive attitude.

However, Sect Leader Lei remained silent, obviously weighing the pros and cons.

"Marriage is dead, but people are alive."

Lei Tingyi continued.

"Sister Lingxi, I hope you can understand me. I already have someone in my heart, and I can't possibly marry you. Besides, I believe you can find someone who is truly right for you and spend the rest of your life with him."

After hearing this, Yu Lingxi felt even more unwilling.

She knew that the purpose of her visit was not only to fulfill the engagement, but also to fight for her own happiness.

But now it seems that this happiness seems to be getting farther and farther away from me.

She clenched her hands and tried to keep calm.

She knew that she couldn't lose her composure here, and she couldn't let Lei Tingyi and Sect Master Lei see her vulnerability.

So she took a deep breath and spoke with a forced smile.

"Well, since you said so, I won't force you. But marriage is a big deal, and it's up to your parents and the matchmaker. I still hope you've thought it through."