Decaying World

Chapter 123 Test 123 (Thanks to Alliance Leader B_ernice)

After closing the gate and entering the courtyard, Lin Hui took the cloak handed to him by Ding Ning, put it on, and looked up at the hazy sky that was about to darken.

Based on Han Xiaoyue's words, he suspected that the Lin Sha she was referring to was likely herself.

However, judging from the subtle nuances in his tone, it doesn't seem quite right.

'Forget it, I won't think about it anymore. Anyway, we're just business partners.' He pushed his thoughts aside. He hadn't even finished dealing with his own affairs, had he even completed the Gale Sword Technique's body tempering? And now he had the leisure to meddle in other people's private matters?

Grasping the edge of his cloak, Lin Hui walked towards the bedroom.

"The fog is coming, Ding Ning, you should go back to your room quickly."

"Don't worry, young master, my room is right next to yours, enclosed by a closed corridor, so there's no fear of fog seeping in. The master just had the sealing workshop inspect it a few days ago; there are absolutely no gaps or leaks. Whether you come to my place or I come over at night, there won't be any noise," Ding Ning said with a slight smile. His words seemed to carry a subtle implication.

Lin Hui glanced at her; the young woman's eyes held a hint of worry and a touch of allure.

Han Xiaoyue's arrival clearly made her feel a little threatened.

"Stop overthinking all day and just get back to work," Lin Hui said calmly.

"Yes," Ding Ning replied helplessly, bowing his head.

The next morning, Han Xiaoyue was taken to a boat trip on Lushan Lake by her second aunt, Liu Shenglan.

Lushan Lake is the largest lake in the surrounding outer city, rich in fish and frequented by many tourist boats. Because part of it lies within a fog-free zone, many people have built illuminated boats here, where they can spend the night in cabins.

After finishing his sword tempering practice, Lin Hui spent the afternoon playing with Lin Xiaoliu and her family.

As the afternoon approached, the old man secretly called Lin Hui into his study for a talk.

"I think this girl is quite nice. When are you two getting married? Can it be within a month? I've found out she has quite a few suitors," Lin Shunhe asked in a low voice.

"Uh, we haven't discussed this yet." Lin Hui was a little stunned, not expecting the progress to be pushed so fast.

"Then hurry up and discuss it with her! What will happen when she gets older if we don't have a child now? Miss Han is quite strong, and her bloodline concentration is also high. If we're lucky, the child she has can support at least three generations without worrying about the feather bloodline concentration. At that time, we will be a true inner city family! This is a leap forward!" The old man was obviously seeing a bright future and was quite excited.

"Well... let me ask again, let me ask again." Lin Hui said helplessly. He needed to discuss a practical solution with Han Xiaoyue.

"Have you gone mad from practicing martial arts? Hurry up and go!" the old man urged Lin Hui, pushing him along.

Lin Hui was speechless and could only turn to Han Xiaoyue.

In the courtyard, Han Zheng sat cross-legged under a tree, cultivating with his eyes closed, a faint, cold aura emanating from his body.

Lin Hui waited for a while before he saw her move slightly and open her eyes.

"What should I do if I'm pressured to get married?" he asked directly.

"Then let's settle it. If you mind, you don't have to." Han Xiaoyue said calmly.

"So casual?" Lin Hui was a little stunned.

"It's all about cooperating to reduce trouble, what more do you want?" Han Xiaoyue asked, puzzled.

"What if you get married and then get pressured to have a baby?" Lin Hui asked again.

"Can't we just stall for time?" Han Xiaoyue replied. "If all else fails, we can just pretend we can't conceive."

Lin Hui was also calmed down by the other party's indifferent attitude.

"I'm leaving tomorrow morning; I have some things to take care of," Han Xiaoyue said.

“Okay, I’ll do my best to cooperate if you need anything. Thank you very much this time.” Lin Hui nodded.

"It's alright, it's been a long time since I've been this close to someone," Han Xiaoyue said calmly.

"long time."

Lin Hui looked at her and suddenly felt a strange, uncomfortable aura emanating from her.

But the aura flashed by in an instant and disappeared, as if the feeling just now was just his illusion.

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The inner city, royal territory.

Square, gray-black fortresses of varying sizes are scattered across the wide gray plain.

In the center, inside the largest fortress.

The black metal door slowly lifted up, revealing a crack.

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Figures flashed through the gaps, emerged from the fortress, and stood still on the plain road, waiting quietly.

The leader among them was none other than Wang Yueheng.

His gaze was fixed on a dark brown carriage that was gradually approaching in the distance.

The carriage and horses were extremely fast, and their hooves were at least twice the size of those of a normal, strong horse.

Before long, four horses arrived in front of the group like the wind and came to a stop at a rapid pace.

An invisible, transparent force instantly enveloped the surroundings, dissolving all the inertia of the carriage.

With a whoosh, the carriage door suddenly opened, and a tall woman dressed in a light gold dress stepped out.

The woman had long black hair, wore a golden crown, and carried a row of densely packed golden short spears on her back.

Her features are very similar to Wang Yueheng's, only slightly more delicate, and there is a dark gold mysterious crystal between her eyebrows.

"Little brother, how's the best friend I asked you to look after for me? You didn't cause any trouble, did you?" As soon as she got out of the car, she glanced around, her pale golden pupils carrying a predatory chill, before fixing her gaze on her younger brother who was there to greet her. "Sis, you personally instructed me, so of course I'm doing my best to solve Han-jie's problems! Whatever it is, as long as I can do it, I'll definitely get it done!" Wang Yueheng said with a hint of smugness.

"Yes, you're the most reliable one at home. Among all my younger siblings, you're the one who makes me feel the least worried." The woman walked up to Wang Yueheng, a head taller than him, and gently patted his head.

"Sister, where did you go this time?" Wang Yueheng immediately squinted her eyes comfortably, like a kitten being petted.

"We went north, where the night fog invaded, allowing many troublesome monster groups to enter. Adding to this, corruption within two fortresses caused the seals to collapse," the woman said calmly.

"What about your sister Han?"

“She went to the outer city,” Wang Yueheng said.

"Why go to the outer city?" the woman asked, puzzled.

"Isn't it because after you left recently, a lot of people heard about her conditions and came to match her up with others?"

"What? Arrange a marriage?! For her?!" The woman paused, her pupils shrinking.

Swish!
Within a hundred meters of her, everything around her seemed to freeze in that instant.

Only she and her younger brother Wang Yueheng remained unaffected.

"Explain yourself. Who exactly is trying to set her up with someone? Are these people crazy?!" the woman asked urgently, grabbing Wang Yueheng's shoulder.

"There are quite a lot. After all, many people are envious of a woman like Sister Han who is all alone and has a high concentration of bloodline." Wang Yueheng felt something was wrong when she saw this, as if she had done something wrong.

He knew his older sister's personality well. She was a ruthless killer with a fiery temper. Even within the family, she would kill at the slightest disagreement. Yet, she was incredibly strong and had terrifying talent, which made the elders in the clan biased towards her.

Although my older sister loves me, what if she has a relapse?
Thinking of this, his heart skipped a beat, and he quickly blurted out everything in one breath.

"I didn't do anything wrong! Sister Han was so bothered that she asked me to help her find a solution, and now I've resolved it! Sister Han is quite satisfied with herself!"

"Her situation..." The woman took a deep breath and didn't continue. "Alright, tell me how you resolved it. I knew I hadn't chosen the wrong person; of all the younger generation, you're the most reliable!"

“I saw that Sister Han was very annoyed, so I came up with a solution for her: find someone to pretend to be married to her, and now no one is bothering her anymore,” Wang Yueheng said quickly.

"Are those people really that honest?"

“Of course not. At first, some people were still unwilling to accept it, but after discussing it with Sister Han, we announced to the public that Sister Han was already with that person. The bloodline inheritance had already begun, and there was no way around it. So everyone calmed down,” Wang Yueheng quickly said.

"..." The woman narrowed her eyes, the pale gold in them flickering slightly, as she stared at Wang Yueheng.

After a few breaths, she spoke again.

"She really has no objections?"

"No, Sister Han even praised me for doing a good job." Wang Yueheng breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that she hadn't been beaten.

"That's good. So who did you find to fake a marriage with her?" the woman continued to ask.

“One of my business partners is an internal energy martial artist from the outer city. Although he is only an internal energy martial artist, his personality is very similar to Sister Han's. We both like quiet and are both facing the troubles of blind dates and matchmaking, so it’s a good match for us.” Wang Yueheng told the whole story in one breath.

"You guys are really bold," the woman shook her head slightly, released the restraints around her, and walked straight towards the fortress in her home.

"Sister, wait for me! I haven't told you about Liu Wujun and his sister yet! That guy has recently gotten into trouble with the Wanhua Sect, and the two sides are fighting fiercely." Wang Yueheng quickly followed.

Suddenly, he noticed the woman's figure flash by and then vanish completely.

He was immediately discouraged and stomped his foot angrily.

"Why is this happening again?! This is too much!"

The top floor of Wangjia Fortress.

Inside a pure white circular hall.

The ground suddenly cracked open, and a black stone platform rose from it.

Standing on the stone platform was none other than Wang Yueheng's sister. She had changed into casual clothes, a white skirt that reached the ground, a simple white tube top, and a golden beast-head leather belt wrapped around her waist.

As the stone platform rose, she entered the hall and immediately looked at a strong man sitting cross-legged in the center.

The man floated in mid-air, sitting cross-legged, his arms covered in golden metallic patterns.

“Grandfather, I’m back,” the woman said, bowing her head.

"Yueting? It's good that you're back." The man kept his eyes closed and didn't make any movement; only his voice echoed in the hall.

"What are your thoughts on Han Xiaoyue's matter? Why didn't you stop your younger brother from acting recklessly?" Wang Yueting asked urgently.

"Why stop it? Since that person didn't object, let's just let things take their course. Just treat her as an ordinary person with nascent blood, isn't that enough?" the man said calmly.

"But what if she has an attack?"

“That is our fate. Fate is unpredictable. Good and bad fortune are intertwined, so there’s no need to force it,” the man replied.

"I want to know why we, the outer ring, must accept them. The inner ring Moon Tower clearly has enough power, so why?" Wang Yueting said through gritted teeth.

“Because nobody wants to be near a source of danger that could explode at any moment. The Moon Tower is like that, and so is Central. We have no choice but to accept it,” the man replied calmly.

"Moreover, nominally, we must cooperate with them unconditionally and meet all their needs. Don't worry, it won't be long before it ends. They are just staying temporarily, waiting for their time to come."

Wang Yueting wanted to say something, but before he knew it, he was already in the open space outside the hall.

She understood that if her grandfather was unwilling to say more, she would never be able to see him.

(End of this chapter)