Starting with an orphanage, I mass-produced peerless empresses.

There are 21 hours left until the Longevity Lotus blooms!

After a long while, Zhao Tianji finally came to his senses and asked with a frown.

"Miss Wind Chime, why did you suddenly think of asking this?"

Although the other party asked some questions about Xuanjin Valley when we arrived, it was only to increase our understanding.

But this time, it was clearly a question with an ulterior motive.

In response, Fengling said calmly, "Never mind that, just answer my question."

As she spoke, she gazed at Zhao Tianji and narrowed her eyes slightly.

“Valley Master Zhao, don’t tell me you don’t know. If I remember correctly, you were also one of the cultivators who participated in suppressing the rebellion in Xuanjin Valley.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianji remained silent for a long time before nodding.

"Yes, I did participate, but..."

"Just what?"

"I'm sorry, I can't say that."

Master Zhao sighed, as if he had some unspeakable troubles.

Feng Ling frowned, but ignored all that and asked directly.

"Why? You just said you would speak your mind without reservation."

At this moment, Lin Yun also looked at him, feeling surprised.

It seems that this Valley Master Zhao really knows something.

"That's what I said, but..."

Feeling the gazes of the two, Valley Master Zhao sighed.

"I have sworn an oath to the Great Dao to never reveal this matter to anyone, so I apologize..."

"Did everyone erect a statue back then?"

"Yes, everyone."

Zhao Tianji nodded, then looked at the wind chimes in front of him and couldn't help but ask.

"So, Miss Wind Chime, what's wrong with you?"

The wind chimes fell silent for a moment, and Lin Yun, watching from the side, didn't know how to respond.

At this moment, Zhao Wei scratched her head and said innocently.

"Father, we just saw a stone statue inside that looks a lot like my sister. They say it's her mother..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianji's expression changed slightly, seemingly quite surprised.

But after that, he understood something and seemed to notice the wind chime's unusual behavior. He took a deep breath and said.

"Although I don't know exactly what you saw or experienced."

"But one thing is certain, you do indeed belong to the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace,"

Lin Yun's lips twitched slightly. Couldn't this guy sabotage things a little at a time like this?

As expected, after hearing these words, Fengling silently breathed a sigh of relief.

"I understand, thank you."

She nodded to Zhao Tianji and then spoke.

"Since you've made a vow, I won't ask any more questions. I'll ask my master for clarification after this matter is over."

"Yes, that's for the best..."

Zhao Tianji nodded, but sighed inwardly.

As expected, some things can't be kept secret forever.

The memory of that battle to quell the rebellion still haunts Zhao Tianji, and it is precisely because of this that he chose to stay here, not wanting this place to be defiled by others...

At this moment, the atmosphere became somewhat tense, and finally, Feng Ling waved her hand.

"Alright, now that everything's alright, everyone can go home."

She glanced at Lin Yun and said calmly.

"Lingyuan, let's go back first."

"Um……"

Lin Yun nodded and prepared to leave with her.

At this moment, Zhao Tianji suddenly called out to him.

"Wait a moment, Chairman Ling."

"Is there anything else, Valley Master Zhao?"

"You forgot?"

Zhao Tianji smiled and took out a ring, then floated it in front of Lin Yun.

"I have prepared all the elixirs you wanted this morning. Please check them."

It seems she's here to give him a thank-you gift.

Lin Yun took the ring, put it away without even looking at it.

"There's no need to count; I trust Valley Master Zhao."

"Haha, President Ling is so generous!"

Zhao Tianji laughed heartily, then said magnanimously.

"Just let me know if you need anything else in the future. As long as I can get the elixir, I'll get it for you!"

"Alright, then thank you very much, Valley Master Zhao."

Lin Yun nodded, thinking that this Zhao Tianji was indeed a straightforward person.

Be grateful and repay kindness; don't play tricks.

Lin Yun had a good impression of her, which explained why he had such a lovely daughter.

Meanwhile, Fengling silently watched the two who had become friends...

……

On the way back to the bedroom, only Lin Yun and Feng Ling remained walking side by side.

A subtle silence remained between the two.

During this time, Lin Yun glanced at her and couldn't help but sigh.

"Miss Wind Chime, don't you believe what you saw with your own eyes?"

However, Fengling seemed to have already made up her mind, and after exchanging a glance with him, she said calmly.

"What if it were you? A message left by a stranger whose authenticity cannot be verified, versus the family who raised you and gave you everything."

"If you were in that situation, which one would you choose to believe?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun fell silent.

He hadn't considered this before; the Heavenly Dao Palace Master's significance to her was equally extraordinary.

In matters that are difficult to judge, even as an outsider, she can make a rational judgment, but as the person involved, she must still be in a state of confusion.

The topic then fizzled out, and the two returned to their room shortly afterward.

It's getting late, and after a busy day, everyone's planning to take a break.

Lin Yun went to a corner of the room, sat down cross-legged, and looked like he was about to enter a meditative state.

Seeing this, Fengling raised her eyebrows slightly and asked.

"what are you doing?"

"Meditation, what else can you do?"

"Aren't you resting in bed today?"

Judging from his expression, he's given up his bed.

Lin Yun shrugged and explained.

"Your bed isn't very comfortable to sleep in."

"uncomfortable?"

Fengling frowned and looked at him, asking.

Is there anything wrong with this bed?

She had slept in it before; the mattress was soft and warm, the blanket was light and gentle, and there was nothing uncomfortable about it.

Lin Yun shrugged and explained with a smile.

"Mainly because it's covered in your scent, it smells a bit too good."

"I keep having wet dreams when I sleep, and it wouldn't be good if I accidentally got them dirty for you."

Fengling was taken aback at first, seemingly not understanding what having a wet dream had to do with soiling the bed.

But soon, she realized something and pursed her lips.

"President Ling, you really are a lecher!"

"Thanks for the compliment."

Lin Yun smiled faintly, as if someone were praising him.

"So, you can sleep here by yourself. I'll just meditate."

Unfortunately, Fengling quickly guessed his intentions and immediately snorted coldly.

"Enough with the nonsense! I haven't fallen so low that I need your pity!"

After saying that, Fengling went to another part of the room and sat down, immediately entering a meditative state.

The only bed in the room was left empty; no one wanted to sleep in it.

This scene made Lin Yun sigh helplessly.

"This woman is quite stubborn..."

After all, as the proud daughter of heaven above all others, the White Tiger Immortal King, she also has her own pride!

He disdains and will not accept the favors he bestows out of pity!

"but……"

Lin Yun mentally reviewed the matters concerning Xuanjin Valley and the Wind Chime.

Based on the contents of the jade slip and what I've heard from the outside world about the history of Xuanjin Valley, I can roughly piece together a story.

The Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace suppressed the Xuanjin Valley by force. Later, the deputy palace master married into the valley and was happily married to the valley master. In the aftermath, she secured an opportunity for the Xuanjin Valley to develop peacefully!

And afterwards, she successfully gave birth to a daughter, Fengling.

Later, for unknown reasons, Xuanjin Valley launched a rebellion, which was eventually met with the arrival of the Heavenly Dao Palace Master's forces. Enraged, the master slaughtered all those involved!

This likely includes Fengling's parents and relatives!

Later, for some reason, the Heavenly Dao Palace Master did not eliminate the threat completely. Perhaps he valued her talent and took Feng Ling as his disciple, fabricating her background and raising her into adulthood.

If all of this is true, how should the wind chime cope?

Being raised by the enemy who wiped out one's entire family—it sounds incredibly absurd, but once it actually happens, it's undoubtedly extremely complicated and difficult to handle...

……

At this moment, the wind chime, which had intended to meditate, was unable to calm its mind.

She opened her eyes, stretched out her hand, and looked at the small white shield in her palm.

That was the birthday gift her master gave her when they parted ways last time—the Myriad Paths Shield.

"Master, what is the truth...?"

Feng Ling murmured softly, "Although my master was strict with me from childhood to adulthood, he also took meticulous care of me in my daily life."

The cultivation resources within the celestial palace were poured into her without reservation, a level of generosity even greater than that shown to one's own daughter.

But it is precisely because of this that she is extremely conflicted and even afraid to think about what she might do if what she saw today is real.

The master, whom one had always regarded as a believer and a relative, turned out to be the one who murdered one's entire family—it's all too absurd...

But soon, the wind chimes were restored to their original state.

Regardless of the truth, that's a matter for the future. Right now, she needs to complete this mission first...

……

They didn't speak to each other that night.

The next morning, there were still sixteen hours left before the Longevity Lotus would bloom!

Neither Lin Yun nor Feng Ling mentioned yesterday's events again, as if nothing had happened.

The two continued to play the role of Daoist couples, patrolling the Xuanjin Valley.

Then, as usual, Fengling left alone, giving Lin Yun the opportunity to be alone.

After that, Lin Yun met with Xing Wu privately and talked about what happened with Feng Ling last night.

Inside the room, Xingwu was initially surprised upon learning of the situation, but then smiled and said...

“Interesting. I didn’t expect her to have this background. Maybe you’ll have a chance to win her over in the future.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun rolled his eyes.

"Win her over? You're not kidding, are you?"

"Do you think I'm joking?"

Xingwu smiled at him; he was indeed serious.

Upon seeing this, Lin Yun frowned.

"But she almost killed us, and even now, she's still thinking about how to tear us to pieces!"

"so what?"

Xingwu smiled gently, tilted her head, and looked at him with a smile.

"To be honest, wasn't I the same back then?"

"That's true..."

"so."

Xingwu shook her head and said slowly.

"We're not children anymore. In this world, what is absolute right or wrong, or what are enemies?"

"In the end, it's nothing more than a matter of stance and interests."

"At least for now, she hasn't caused irreparable damage to either of us, has she?"

Compared to Lin Yun, she saw things much more clearly.