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

The moonlight is like water, gently sprinkling in the quiet courtyard, adding a touch of cool silver glow to the night.

Lei Tingyi stood in the courtyard, his eyes as sharp as torches, examining Yu Lingxi in front of him indifferently.

There was no trace of emotion in his eyes, as if all his emotions had been sharpened by the years.

"Sister Lingxi, since your original intention was to reminisce with Jiuan, why did you go to so much trouble to pretend to be Chen Yan?"

His voice was deep and powerful, and every word seemed carefully crafted, striking directly at the heart.

Upon hearing this, Yu Lingxi curled up a bitter smile, and a trace of unwillingness and determination flashed in his eyes.

She clenched her teeth and her hands trembled slightly. Then, the carefully painted disguise mask dissipated like morning mist, revealing her true face.

There was both reluctance and a bit of stubbornness in her eyes.

"Tingyi, have you never thought that she might have other feelings for Chen Yan when she met him privately?"

There was a hint of provocation in her voice, trying to stir up ripples in Lei Tingyi's heart.

However, Lei Tingyi's face remained as calm as water, and his eyes revealed a kind of indifference that transcended the world.

"Sister Lingxi, you should know that she and Chen Yan are friends of life and death, and have been through thick and thin together. It is natural for them to meet, chat, and even drink together. Moreover, we cultivators should not be bound by worldly matters, so how can we have a private meeting?"

After hearing this, Yu Lingxi was so furious that she almost gritted her teeth and glared at Lei Tingyi angrily.

"Tingyi, you...what kind of magic potion did she give you? You actually trusted her so blindly!"

Facing Yu Lingxi's questioning, Lei Tingyi sighed softly, and his eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and determination.

"Sister Lingxi, don't you understand? Even if Jiuan hadn't appeared, I would not marry you. In my heart, you are like my own sister. This friendship is my lifelong commitment."

Yu Lingxi's expression collapsed in an instant. Her eyes were full of despair and unwillingness. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she forced herself not to let them fall.

"You...you are so cruel!"

Her voice was trembling and filled with endless sorrow.

Lei Tingyi looked at her, his eyes were still indifferent, but there was a hint of imperceptible tenderness in them.

"Sister Lingxi, if you don't make a decision, you will suffer the consequences. If I keep pretending to be nice to you, that would be the biggest harm to you. Maybe it's more appropriate for you and me to call each other brother and sister, and protect this rare family relationship together."

Under the moonlight, the two people's figures were stretched out, and their thoughts were as complex and profound as the night.

Yu Lingxi finally lowered her head slowly, tears silently falling. She knew that all this might have been destined.

At this moment, Uncle Zhong's slightly hurried voice came from not far away, breaking the silence in the courtyard.

"Young Master, the Sect Master's wife is back."

Hearing this, Lei Tingyi's expression changed slightly, and a barely perceptible complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

His mother, the dignified and majestic wife of the clan leader, has always been one of the few people in the family who insisted that he marry Yu Lingxi.

Her return undoubtedly added another layer of heavy pressure to this already delicate atmosphere.

Yu Lingxi also heard what Uncle Zhong said. A hint of expectation flashed in her eyes, but was then replaced by deep disappointment.

She knew that the Sect Master's wife's wishes were undoubtedly an insurmountable gap for Lei Tingyi.

"Sister Lingxi, please go back first."

Lei Tingyi's voice was low and firm. He didn't want his mother to see the embarrassment and argument between them.

Yu Lingxi nodded, said nothing more, turned and left. Her back was stretched out in the moonlight, making her look particularly lonely and desolate.

Soon, the clan leader's wife stepped into the courtyard. Her steps were steady and her eyes revealed an unquestionable majesty.

She looked at Lei Tingyi, then glanced in the direction where Yu Lingxi left, and frowned slightly.

"Yier, I heard Lingxi was here?"

The clan leader's wife's voice was calm and deep, as if she could see through everything.

Lei Tingyi nodded without hiding anything.

"Yes, Mother. But she's gone."

The clan leader's wife sighed, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

"Yier, you know what I feel. Lingxi is a good girl, and she is a good match for you. Why can't you accept her?"

Lei Tingyi was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"Mother, you can't force relationships. Lingxi and I might be more suitable to be siblings, rather than husband and wife."

Upon hearing this, the Sect Leader's wife's face darkened slightly, but she did not get angry immediately.

She knew that her son always had his own opinions and could not be easily convinced.

"Yier, I hope you can reconsider it. Marriage is a big deal and it concerns the future of the family. It can't be taken lightly."

There was an unquestionable firmness in the clan leader's wife's voice.

Lei Tingyi's expression didn't change and he didn't say anything more.

The clan leader's wife looked at him, her eyes revealing unquestionable majesty and her tone carrying a hint of coldness.

"I heard that you are attracted to a daughter of a small family? I want to meet her."

Lei Tingyi was slightly shocked when he heard this.

He knew that the meaning behind his mother's words was far more than just a meeting.

She wanted to personally examine the girl to see if she was qualified to be the daughter-in-law of their family.

"Mother, she is not here now."

Lei Tingyi's voice was calm and firm; he didn't want his mother to interfere too much in his love life.

However, the Sect Leader's wife did not seem to intend to give up.

"Then where is she? I want to see her in person."

Lei Tingyi frowned. He knew his mother's temper very well. Once a decision was made, it would be difficult to change it.

But he also didn't want to put Jiuan under unnecessary pressure.

"Mother, it is not appropriate for her to see you now. She...she is still in the critical period of cultivation and needs to calm down."

Lei Tingyi tried to find a reasonable excuse.

However, the clan leader's wife didn't seem to buy it.

"Practice? Humph, a big family like ours, what kind of cultivation resources do we not have? If she really wanted to, how could she miss this opportunity to meet?"

Lei Tingyi knew that he could no longer escape.

He took a deep breath and then spoke slowly.

"Mother, I ask you to respect my choice. Love cannot be forced. I like her because of her kindness, tenacity and independence, not because of her background or cultivation. I hope you can understand."

The sect leader's wife looked at him, with a complicated look in her eyes.

She knew that her son always had his own opinions and persistence.

But she also couldn't accept a girl of humble origin becoming the daughter-in-law of their family.

"Yier, I hope you can reconsider it. Marriage is a big matter that concerns the future and reputation of the family. It cannot be treated lightly."