Lin Yan watched as the man led Changsun Changlin away.
That’s right. The people from the Underworld had used soul-searching techniques to find Changsun Changlin’s whereabouts. When Lin Yan arrived, she saw a man handing Changsun Changlin a business card.
Although Lin Yan was far away, she could read lips and understood what the man was doing.
Inviting Changsun Changlin to act in a television drama? Interesting! His face was indeed very striking, and coupled with his status as a royal descendant and former Grand Tutor, his aura made him incredibly conspicuous even in a crowd.
However, the man’s face was etched with sorrow, not the countenance of great wealth and nobility. Therefore, the crew he was part of was likely not a particularly good production.
Of course, a good production wouldn't need to pick actors randomly on the street.
Lin Yan didn't stop the man from taking Changsun Changlin away because she wanted the male lead, who had never suffered hardship, to experience the harsh realities of society.
Without his lofty status and without his divine mystical skills, she wanted to see what kind of person this arrogant male lead would become when truly thrust into the mortal world, molded by life.
Moreover, she didn't mind making his life even more difficult.
Leaving a tracking charm on the man who took Changsun Changlin, Lin Yan departed.
After taking Changsun Changlin back, the man discovered he didn't have any identification. It was then that he realized there might be something wrong with the man he had brought back.
But now, he was at his wit's end. He could only hope to leverage Changsun Changlin's good looks to garner more attention for the drama.
Changsun Changlin felt that all the hardships he had never experienced in his life were being endured these past few days.
During his lifetime, his uncle, the King, was the Marquis of Fengle and the Grand Tutor, living a life of ease. After his death and awakening, someone had always helped him with his clothing, food, and shelter.
The most difficult period was his time in the Underworld, but now, he was living in circumstances he found unbearable. As for food, well, he didn't need to eat much. The clothes he wore were incredibly coarse and even smelled.
He longed to smash things and quit, but he had to conceal himself now. He also wished to escape, but upon leaving, he discovered that without identification and money, he could barely move.
So, after two days out, he returned to this production crew, continuing to act in a script he didn't even understand.
During these days, he had learned a little about this so-called entertainment industry and about the power of belief from fans towards their idols.
He understood the power of belief; he had felt it from the citizens of Youguo during his lifetime.
The formation on him only sealed his Yin energy, but it had no effect on the power of belief.
If he could accumulate enough belief power, he could break free from this formation.
He didn't need to accumulate a great deal, just enough to pry open a crack in the formation, and he would be free.
At this point, he overlooked the fact that he still had an enemy, Lin Yan.
After all, he didn't believe he had done anything to Lin Yan. Instead, Lin Yan had been constantly opposing him, whether by sealing him with formations or by having people excavate his tomb.
However, Lin Yan didn't intend to stop him for the time being. After instructing some people to take good care of him, Lin Yan paid him no further mind.
The immediate priority was to capture the remaining fugitives. As for Changsun Changlin, let him experience the harshness of society.
After all, once this seal reached its one-year mark, he would be completely transformed into an ordinary ghost, and then he would be directly thrown into the cycle of reincarnation to face his future destiny.
The remaining fugitives were quickly apprehended one by one. These individuals had infiltrated various industries, not only high-ranking officials in the Underworld but also in the mortal realm.
Naturally, with people in the Underworld, there would be preferential treatment in reincarnation. Although this purge didn't completely eliminate everyone in the mortal realm, their memories of this plan were sealed.
The mortal realm couldn't afford to have so many people die at once, especially since these individuals affected the fates of so many.
Fate was like a net; a single pull could affect the whole. If these people were to suddenly die, chaos would ensue in the mortal realm.
They could only await their natural deaths, then have their seals removed, and subsequently face judgment. However, their future destinies would not be as perfect as written in the Book of Life and Death.
Lin Yan also found herself with more free time. The unspoken understanding between her and Zeng Xuanming had been finally revealed.
After it was revealed, their interactions didn't change much, only becoming more intimate.
Manman had already started school, giving Lin Yan more time to spend with Zeng Xuanming.
Hu Shiqi still disliked Zeng Xuanming, but she was too busy to cause trouble. Every time she returned and saw Lin Yan and Zeng Xuanming interacting, she would sulk.
Though she was reluctant to admit it, Lin Yan truly liked him, so she could only accept it. She couldn't understand why Lin Yan would like Zeng Xuanming, but after witnessing their interactions, she wasn't as displeased.
Due to previous matters, Zeng Xuanming had delegated some responsibilities to his subordinates and begun his vacation. Now, he found this kind of life quite pleasant.
He had more time to research his interests and more time to spend with Lin Yan. Therefore, he decided to hand over the company's affairs to his deputy, allowing him to live a retired life.
He was not short of money; the company's annual dividends were enough for him to squander for more than a decade. He had no interest in watches or cars.
His only interest, metaphysics, was still keeping him at bay. He had no great expenses, and now, with his established relationship with Lin Yan, he enjoyed spending money on her.
However, Lin Yan's income was not low, and with the Lin family behind her, he couldn't spend too much.
Zeng Xuanming readily handed over the company's operations to their vice president, taking on only the role of a largely non-interfering chairman.
During his free time, he would research the integration of metaphysics and modern technology with Lin Yan, or accompany her on missions, traveling all over the country.
Lin Yan's strength had increased after learning Changsun Changlin's mystical arts. Even with someone who didn't understand metaphysics by her side, it wouldn't cause much trouble. The two would travel and take on missions together.
When Manman was on vacation, they would bring her along, appearing like a family of three, though the father and mother in this family were a bit too young.
Lin Yan and Zeng Xuanming made significant contributions to the world of metaphysics. Later, in their youth, they became influential figures, respected wherever they went.
After they got married, Lin Yan stopped taking on missions and focused her efforts on nurturing the next generation. Manman was undoubtedly a standout among the younger generation of the Lin family, and like Lin Yan, she became a formidable presence for the younger generation of other families and sects.
Whenever Lin Yan and Shi Man, this master and disciple pair, were mentioned, their contemporaries would sigh with emotion.
Being in the same generation as them was their misfortune, yet also their greatest fortune.
This situation continued until Lin Yan's second daughter was born.