NOVEL NEXT Chapter 130 Visiting
Lu Yanxiu stared blankly at the person in front of her.
She knew Lin Yuan was obsessed with martial arts and was either cultivating or on the path to cultivating, so he shouldn't be here. She never expected that the person preventing her suicide would be Lin Yuan, and couldn't help but feel astonished.
But at this moment, Lin Yuan's deep eyes gazed at her, revealing a majesty that shook her heart.
Her suicidal attempt had been stopped, and now Lu Yanxiu no longer felt the urge to die, softly acknowledging, "So it was Junior Brother Lin, no, Senior Brother Lin."
Looking into those calm eyes, Lu Yanxiu thought of Cai Yufeng's power, bit her lip, and finally lowered her head.
She knew Lin Yuan's strength was now formidable, being a stabilizing force among the younger generation of Baiyan City.
However, facing a Lingyuan powerhouse like Cai Yufeng, even the well-established heads of the Lingyuan Sect wouldn't dare offend him. Not only because of Jin Shengzhe backing Cai Yufeng but also due to his own power, which could crush the elders of the martial academy's Lingyuan division.
Lin Yuan's talent was exceptionally high, but he still needed time and hadn't grown strong enough. Even if he wished to assist Qi Yu, at the current stage, there was nothing he could do against Cai Yufeng.
"Senior Brother Lin, I'm fine now." Lu Yanxiu shook her head, whispering, "Since you saved me, I won't seek death again."
Lin Yuan had great talent, needing time for growth, and he was very familiar with Qi Yu. Qi Yu likely wouldn't want to drag Lin Yuan into this.
"Senior Brother, you should go." Lu Yanxiu pushed away Lin Yuan's supporting hand, trying to stand.
But after sitting paralyzed for so long, her legs were numb and had lost feeling. Using strength to get up halfway, she found her legs wouldn't support her, and she fell back down again.
Just as Lu Yanxiu was about to fall, Lin Yuan reached out again, steadying her body.
"Alright!"
Lin Yuan gazed at her for three breaths, finally sighing.
"Senior Sister Lu, if you encounter difficulties, I hope you can come to me." Lin Yuan held her elbow, channeling Qi-Blood downwards, clearing the stagnation in her legs so she could stand.
Once she was able to stand, Lin Yuan stepped back, earnestly saying, "At least you once helped me, and within my abilities, I'll offer assistance."
Seeing that Lu Yanxiu seemed unwilling to disclose information, he didn't press further. If she didn't need his help, he wouldn't force it.
Lu Yanxiu stared blankly at Lin Yuan in front of her, a glimmer of light finally appearing in her heart. Though it couldn't dispel the darkness completely, it at least allowed her to feel light and warmth.
"Alright, thank you, Senior Brother Lin." Lu Yanxiu nodded.
Seeing that she indeed seemed to have lost the will to die, Lin Yuan hesitated no more and turned to leave.
Today, he had cultivated the Roc Swallowing Sun Technique and still needed to consolidate afterward, to see if he could leverage the strength of the Nine Chapters for deduction.
Turning around, Lin Yuan took large strides towards the carriage.
Lu Yanxiu watched Lin Yuan's distant figure fade away, and the glimmer in her eyes vanished again. She turned, staring blankly at the depths of the great hall.
"Can I really not see Meng Zhenchuan?" She sighed.
But just then, footsteps seemed to sound from within the great hall.
Lu Yanxiu's heart suddenly leaped with joy.
Just when she thought Meng Nanyan was about to appear, a figure resembling a steward came out, instantly dimming her eyes.
The steward, moving hurriedly, had just exited the great hall when he saw Lin Yuan about to board the carriage, and his heart leaped with joy.
"Master Lin." He respectfully called.
Lin Yuan stopped in his tracks at the sound, looking back.
The man hurried over, handing a letter and token, "This is entrusted to you by Meng Zhenchuan."
"Huh?" Lin Yuan was slightly taken aback.
"This afternoon, Meng Zhenchuan arranged for me to handle some affairs, and I just finished them. He asked me to deliver these to you immediately," the steward explained.
Lin Yuan nodded slightly, took them, and was about to leave.
A trembling voice called out.
"Lin, Lin Senior Brother."
At an unknown time, Lu Yanxiu had softly walked over, excitedly looking at Lin Yuan as if he were the dawn before daybreak.
The steward's attitude towards Lin Yuan made her understand. Lin Yuan was no longer an obscure figure but a top talent in Baiyan City, someone who even knew Meng Zhenchuan.
"Senior Sister, what's wrong?"
Lin Yuan's gaze once again fell on Lu Yanxiu. Seeing her so agitated, he felt a surge of curiosity.
She had come alone, just for a steward to give him a token.
At this moment, Lin Yuan vaguely understood Lu Yanxiu's purpose in coming here.
"Do you know Meng Zhenchuan?" Lu Yanxiu asked bravely, her eyes full of hope.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan's guess was confirmed. He smiled and said, "I do."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "We're quite familiar."
Lu Yanxiu invited him to help, and he would certainly do his best. Moreover, he explained the relationship between them to Lu Yanxiu.
"You really know?" Lu Yanxiu was overjoyed, "That's wonderful, truly wonderful."
Seeing her delighted expression, Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel pleased.
Helping others also brings happiness to oneself.
Excitedly, Lu Yanxiu took two steps closer, her expression invigorated, "That's amazing, Senior Brother Lin. With Meng Zhenchuan stepping in, now Senior Sister Qi Yu is saved."
Hearing this, Lin Yuan's previous delight turned into a sudden grim expression.
"Qi Yu?" Lin Yuan asked in a low voice, "You were looking for Meng Zhenchuan, for Qi Yu?"
Lin Yuan's aura suddenly erupted like a collapsing mountain, causing Lu Yanxiu to pale.
Senior Brother Lin, why is he so terrifying?
Lu Yanxiu's pupils constricted.
Lin Yuan felt he hadn't initially controlled his aura, scaring Lu Yanxiu, and quickly comforted, "Tell me slowly, what happened to Qi Yu."
"Yes, yes." Lu Yanxiu reacted immediately, hastily saying, "Quickly, please see Meng Zhenchuan. Cai Yufeng is forcing Qi Yu to become his concubine, and today is the wedding day."
"Cai Yufeng is forcing Qi Yu to be a concubine?"
Skeptical, Lin Yuan sternly questioned.
"Yes. Senior Sister Qi Yu is too pitiful," Lu Yanxiu, seeing Lin Yuan's anger, unleashed her previous grievances.
"I begged almost everyone, but no one was willing to help," Lu Yanxiu cried, "I had no choice, thinking only Meng Zhenchuan's status could surpass Cai Yufeng's, so I came here."
"Senior Brother Lin, we cannot delay. If Cai Yufeng defiles Senior Sister Qi Yu, it will be too late for everything."
Having finished speaking, Lu Yanxiu's tears fell in streams.
Lin Yuan took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent waves in his heart.
"Where is Qi Yu now, take me to her!"
After some thought, Lin Yuan decided that he must save Qi Yu.
Recalling when they both returned to Changle Village, they were discussing the future together.
Now, while he still walked on his path, Qi Yu's situation was entirely different.
But, unless Qi Yu consented voluntarily, he wouldn't allow anyone to force his friend.