The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

"Alright, that won't work on me! What I want to ask is, why did Zhao Lingwu agree to marry you? You know, she has quite a few Golden Core stage suitors!" Lin Yunhan said.

"Oh? Seeking Golden Core cultivators? Are they as handsome as me?"

"No, no! But what's the use of being handsome? You're still just a... How can you be with a Golden Core cultivator!"

'You can understand this hint, right?'

"But I am still a third-tier alchemist and talisman master. Although my cultivation level is not high enough now, I can still research various pill formulas and teach the Zhao family!"

"..."

"But even so, there are still people who meet the requirements, so why did Zhao Lingwu choose you?"

"Can they accept a son-in-law marrying into the family? Or can they accept the child having the surname Zhao?"

"……you win."

"But that's not the most important point. The most important point is that I have my own special skills that can make Ling Wu happy and make me happy. That's the most important thing."

"What special skills do you have?" Her curiosity was piqued again.

"I'm sorry, this is very private and I can't tell you. I can only say that people who know about my talent really like it!"

Chen Xuan looked directly at Lin Yunhan, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

This wasn't directed at Lin Yunhan, but at his wives.

However, this clearly caused Lin Yunhan to misunderstand something. She was at a loss, her heart was racing, her cheeks were flushed, and she had no idea what to say.

'What does he mean? No, he can't really be planning to... What should I do? Where is Wanqing right now?'

"No, no! This isn't your job...!"

"Hey, Fairy Lin, what are you saying?" Chen Xuan looked at Lin Yunhan in confusion and immediately noticed that something was wrong with her.

"Fairy, what's wrong? Why is your face so red!"

After being discovered by Chen Xuan, Lin Yunhan became even more shy and couldn't say a word for a moment.

"Ah, is she sick?" Chen Xuan said, stepping forward and reaching out to touch Lin Yunhan's forehead.

This action startled Lin Yunhan, who quickly took a few steps back and said in a panic, "No, no! I'm fine! I'm not sick!"

Chen Xuan was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Hahaha, fairy, don't misunderstand. I was just worried that you were sick. If you're alright, that's great!"

"Great? What do you mean!"

Chen Xuan: "???"

"You, you don't need to pretend anymore, Chen Xuan. I've seen right through you!"

"You see right through me?" Chen Xuan was even more puzzled. "I truly don't understand what you mean by this, Fairy!"

"Since that's the case, then I'll just say it directly!"

"Do you... have something to do with me?" Lin Yunhan pointed at Chen Xuan with her slender, jade-like finger.

"Me? Interested in you!?" Chen Xuan repeated uncertainly.

"Yes, you don't need to pretend anymore. You've come here to apologize just to find a chance to be alone with me. Otherwise, why wouldn't you have brought your master with you!"

"..."

"Holy crap! What's wrong with you, woman? Can you read minds? How did you guess all my thoughts?! This is outrageous!"

"system!"

"Ding, hello host."

"You wouldn't be like those villains in novels, letting this woman hear my innermost thoughts, would you?"

"Ding! This system is the villainous Cao... family system, so it naturally wouldn't do such a thing. Host, you don't need to worry!"

……

"What, did I hit the nail on the head? Now you're not saying anything?"

"I... I'm telling you, it's impossible, you'll never know!"

"Never possible? I don't understand."

Chen Xuan looked at Lin Yunhan, a smile playing on his lips, then slowly walked to her side and sat down.

"Lin... Yunhan, do you know? Actually, I quite like you."

Chen Xuan said gently.

Lin Yunhan was stunned when she heard these words, as if struck by lightning.

"As expected, he really wanted to make a move on me!" She never expected that Chen Xuan would confess his feelings to her in such a situation.

However, she quickly regained her composure, her face flushed slightly, and she shook her head, saying, "No, I can't accept your feelings."

"Why?" Chen Xuan asked.

"Why? Don't you know why yourself!" Lin Yunhan shouted.

"Han Wanqing and I have been sisters for many years. Strictly speaking, I am your senior uncle. Is this how you treat your senior uncle?"

“But I’m not Wanqing’s apprentice anymore.” Chen Xuan smiled indifferently.

"Wan, Wanqing?! As expected, you really are...!" Lin Yunhan was so surprised that she couldn't speak.

Upon realizing he had let something slip, Chen Xuan simply told the whole story:

"That's right. Since you already know, I won't pretend anymore. I do love my master, and I'm coming clean!"

"You, you love your master, so why do you also love me? Are you thinking of elevating your seniority so you can be on equal footing with Wanqing!"

Lin Yunhan trembled slightly, not from worry or fear, but from... excitement!

Yes, she really is a "traditional woman" who loves gossip. Anything that breaks with conventional wisdom will give her a sense of taboo.

She liked this feeling, and everything that happened had nothing to do with her.

"Upgrade your seniority?"

Chen Xuan shook his head.

"There's no need for that. Fairy Lin, do you really think I have to be her equal in terms of seniority to be with her?"

"It's difficult, isn't it? Otherwise, as a disciple, to stay with your master would be utterly disrespectful!"

“I don’t think there’s anything outrageous about it. In fact, this kind of thing is quite common in my hometown. Wanqing and I are both in our fifties or sixties, so we will naturally take responsibility for our actions.”

"and……"

"And what?" Lin Yunhan asked quickly.

"Besides, I already have several wives, all of the same generation as Wanqing, so it's not a big deal, is it?"

'So, he wasn't after a promotion! Wanqing, you've really gotten the short end of the stick!' Lin Yunhan bit her lip, then mustered her courage and asked, 'Chen Xuan, can you tell me, what do you like about me?'

Chen Xuan looked at Lin Yunhan, remained silent for a moment, and then said earnestly, "I like your kindness, your beauty, your ethereal temperament, and your love for life. Whenever I see you, my heart feels peaceful and warm, as if I have found my home."

Lin Yunhan blushed even more upon hearing Chen Xuan's reply.

"Since you like me so much, why, why did you do that to my apprentice..." She finally asked the question she should have asked from the beginning.