The wedding ceremony of Lin Yan and Zi Che Shao Hao was set for three years later.
Zi Che Shao Hao was in no hurry; he planned to stay by Lin Yan's side for these three years, until the prelude to the wedding ceremony.
After the proposal, the members of the Zi Che clan did not linger in the Southeast Region for long. The spiritual energy here was too scarce for them, much like modern people experiencing altitude sickness in high-altitude regions.
They felt quite uncomfortable in the Southeast Region, so after receiving consent from the Ling Xiao Sword Sect, they departed without delay.
A few days after returning, Lin Yan took on some sect affairs again. However, she did not wish to handle much and delegated them to Yang Cong.
Two high-grade spiritual veins had been placed beneath the sect's grounds, making the spiritual energy within the Ling Xiao Sword Sect so dense it was almost forming spiritual mist. During this time, everyone in the sect was cultivating diligently. Among the entire Ling Xiao Sword Sect, Lin Yan was the only one who could be considered idle.
Although Lin Yan had taken over these responsibilities, she kept Yang Cong by her side, guiding his cultivation while teaching him how to manage sect affairs.
Zi Che Shao Hao did not involve himself in the Ling Xiao Sword Sect's affairs. Despite being Lin Yan's future Dao companion, he was, after all, an outsider and understood the importance of avoiding suspicion. He took over the teaching duties for this period, beginning to instruct the inner disciples of the Ling Xiao Sword Sect. Teaching was merely a facade; in reality, he wanted to learn about everything that had happened to Lin Yan before he met her, through these disciples.
Zi Che Shao Hao's amiable demeanor earned him a change of heart from many of the Ling Xiao Sword Sect disciples, who shared many stories about Lin Yan with him.
Especially the elders, after Zi Che Shao Hao agreed to spar with them, they recounted numerous amusing anecdotes from Lin Yan's childhood.
Through their words, Zi Che Shao Hao learned about a different Lin Yan. However, he also learned about the destruction of Lin Yan's family from their brief remarks.
Upon learning this news, he understood the burden of responsibility that Lin Yan carried. However, since Lin Yan had never mentioned it to him, he chose to pretend he knew nothing about it.
Lin Yan had recently become free, so Zi Che Shao Hao put aside all his other matters and stayed by her side.
Lin Yan's currently displayed strength was at the late Golden Core stage. This led people from other sects to wonder why Zi Che Shao Hao, the young master of a prominent family and a rare genius, would be interested in Lin Yan. Was it merely her looks?
Regardless of external speculation, the inseparable presence of Lin Yan and Zi Che Shao Hao proved how much importance Zi Che Shao Hao placed on Lin Yan.
"Although the Southeast Region is remote, it still possesses some beautiful scenery. I wonder if Shao Hao would be willing to accompany me to enjoy it?"
Lin Yan knew she had neglected Zi Che Shao Hao during this busy period, so now that she was free, she wanted to compensate him by spending more time with him.
"My heart desires it, and I dare not presume to ask." He wrapped his arms around Lin Yan's waist. During this time, he had learned much about Lin Yan from the elders, understanding the hardships of her upbringing.
If it were possible, he truly wished he had known her when she was young, to shield her from all storms. Alas, all of this could only remain his own fantasy.
"Then it's settled. I will arrange our itinerary from now on!"
Lin Yan remembered that the male protagonist still had several fortuitous encounters he had not yet claimed. Now that the male protagonist had gone to the Central Continent, these encounters had become ownerless. She could absolutely bring them back.
Even if Zi Che Shao Hao might not covet those items, experiencing a fortuitous encounter in itself was a very interesting thing, wasn't it?