Myth Beyond Heaven

Li Zong replied honestly, "To tell the truth, I didn't know much about him. He vanished mysteriously after contacting the government and showing us a dimensional stone. Considering your abilities, I believe he must have been a cultivator just like you."

Li Zong, of course, had discovered Yu Wuhan's identity after investigating Yun Lintian's background.

"Why not investigate it yourself?" Li Zong suggested. "With your strength, finding out shouldn't be difficult."

"I was curious if there was any information you might have that I don't," Yun Lintian explained.

"Since I was already retired when your father contacted the government, my knowledge is limited," Li Zong said gently. "Would you like me to look into it for you?"

Yun Lintian shook his head. "It's alright, Grandpa Li. If he truly is a cultivator, I doubt he left anything behind."

Li Zong nodded in agreement.

He sipped his tea and said, "Originally, I planned to discuss the Hell Church and Project Eve with you, but it seems unnecessary now."

Li Zong realized Yun Lintian would undoubtedly eliminate the Hell Church soon, making further discussion pointless.

"Project Eve isn't a good path," Yun Lintian stated calmly. "While I originally planned to destroy it, I needed it as a bargaining chip to ensure Ah'Hao's safety."

The fate of Project Eve held little importance to Yun Lintian. The country's intentions for its use weren't his concern. Hence, he ultimately kept it as a bargaining chip.

Li Zong's expression turned serious. "Unfortunately, it's a path we must take. Our adversaries embarked on such a project a long time ago. We are too far behind."

Yun Lintian remained silent on the matter.

He conjured a bag of spirit tea onto the table. "This is a gift, Grandpa Li. Take your time enjoying them."

Li Zong accepted it without hesitation. "Thank you."

"I must take my leave first, Grandpa Li. I'll visit again if I have the chance." Yun Lintian gathered Linlin and Qingqing, preparing to depart.

"Very well." Li Zong rose and escorted Yun Lintian out of the villa.

After Yun Lintian's departure, Ren Jie approached and bowed respectfully. "Sir?"

"Prepare the plane for Beijing. We're leaving," Li Zong instructed before heading back inside.

Ren Jie was momentarily stunned before swiftly relaying orders to his subordinates.

***

Leaving Li Zong's villa, Yun Lintian wandered the streets for a while before returning to his residence. Upon entering the living room, he froze in surprise at the sight of Long Qingxuan.

"You're back," Lynn greeted him softly, her eyes brimming with tenderness.

Yun Lintian nodded and settled onto the sofa across from Long Qingxuan.

"Why not introduce your guest?" Lynn requested, a hint of curiosity lacing her voice.

Long Qingxuan's stunning appearance had captivated Lynn the moment she materialized out of thin air.

Instead of suspicion, Lynn's intuition whispered that Long Qingxuan was one of Yun Lintian's women. As for the reason for Lynn's newfound acceptance of Yun Lintian's other women? It was simple. She now belonged to that group.

Before Yun Lintian could utter a word, Long Qingxuan turned to Lynn. "I'm Long Qingxuan. Consider us sisters from now on."

"???" Yun Lintian was baffled.

Lynn's smile blossomed as she scooted closer to Long Qingxuan. "My name's Lynn. Sister Qingxuan must be older than me. I'll call you Big Sister Qingxuan, then."

Long Qingxuan opened her palm, revealing a blue crystal bracelet. "A token of our meeting. It possesses the ability to withstand attacks from even divine emperors."

"Thank you, Big Sister! You're the first person to ever give me jewelry." Lynn accepted the gift readily, slipping it onto her wrist.

"It suits you well," Long Qingxuan offered a faint smile.

Yun Lintian watched the scene, utterly bewildered. Long Qingxuan's sudden shift in attitude left him completely confused.

Yun Lintian sent a mental message to Yun Yi, who was concealed high above. "What's going on here?"

"Who knows?" Yun Yi replied nonchalantly, completely abandoning the notion of Long Qingxuan being his master's lover.

Zhang Yu, her surprise evident, spoke up. "Jealousy, perhaps? Don't forget, she's a dragon princess."

While unaware of the specifics between Yun Lintian and Long Qingxuan, Zhang Yu easily deducted, especially considering Long Qingxuan's lost vital yin.

It was unthinkable, given her previous obsessive devotion to the Beyond Heaven King.

A perplexed expression settled on Yun Lintian's face. Jealousy seemed out of character for Long Qingxuan.

Lynn, her gaze flickering suspiciously between them, inquired, "Are there other sisters you haven't mentioned?"

Yun Lintian shook his head firmly. "No more."

"Oh, wait. There is Sister Ningchang." Lynn suddenly spoke.

Long Qingxuan's eyebrows rose slightly at the name.

"There's another devoted sister named Yang Ningchang," Lynn explained. "If I recall correctly, her wedding with Zhu Ding is imminent."

She looked at Yun Lintian pointedly. "Why the delay? Shouldn't you bring her here as well?"

Long Qingxuan remained silent, her gaze fixed on Yun Lintian, silently seeking an explanation.

Yun Lintian didn't know how to respond at the moment.

"You're overthinking it," Lynn reassured him. "Sister Ningchang and I only have one desire: to see you again. We suffer the consequences of our own choices, not yours."

Yun Lintian said nothing. The truth was, he couldn't explain his initial reluctance to face Lynn and Yang Ningchang. He felt a crushing sense of guilt and shame for letting them down.

"Chat, check out my villa!" Nantian Fengyu announced, walking into the living room, engrossed in talking with her audience.

Spotting Yun Lintian, she didn't miss a beat, panning her camera towards him. "Say hello to the camera, junior brother!"

Yun Lintian, speechless, found himself unable to refuse. With a resigned wave, he greeted the viewers, "Hello, everyone."

A flurry of comments flooded the chat.

[Wow! So handsome!]

[I have found my husband!]

Nantian Fengyu, a mischievous glint in her eyes, scanned the messages. "Hold on a second, everyone. My handsome junior brother is already taken! Look at this beautiful lady right here," she declared, panning the camera to Lynn.

"Hi," Lynn offered a gentle wave.

[What a beautiful lady.]

[But I think Sister Phoenix is better.]

"See? My gorgeous sister-in-law puts you all to shame," Nantian Fengyu chuckled, clearly enjoying the attention.

Yun Lintian could only shake his head in helpless amusement.

***

"Report, sir!" A middle-aged man hurried into a room somewhere in Beijing.

Bowing respectfully, he presented a tablet to the old man seated behind a desk. "Please take a look at this, sir."

The old man furrowed his brow slightly as he accepted the tablet. A video flickered to life on the screen.

"Yun Lintian?"