Full-time monk: I am the prophet of civilization!

That is why they were willing to let Mu Ningxue remove the fragments from her body without losing her magical talent.

And this, just as Lin Fan said, is the best proof of Mu Ningxue's talent.

Only Mu Ningxue, an ice-type calamity victim, was able to survive healthily to this day even after her soul merged with the Ice Crystal Bow.

(Speaking of this, we must mention Mu Ningxue's mother.)

(Even he couldn't bear the pain of the Ice Crystal Bow fragments, so he integrated the Ice Crystal Bow into Mu Ningxue's soul when she was still very young.)

It's just that Mu Ningxue is lucky; otherwise, she would have died long ago.

Looking into Lin Fan's kind and gentle gaze, Mu Ningxue's disappointed mood gradually warmed up.

This is the second... no, the third time Lin Fan has helped me...

The first time was at the Mu Family Manor, where the Black Vatican was wiped out.

Although it had a lot of impact on her family.

However, after things settled down and she thought about it carefully, Mu Ningxue realized...

For her, Lin Fan's actions were actually more beneficial than harmful.

Even without Lin Fan's intervention to wipe out the Black Vatican, things wouldn't have turned out any better.

The Black Vatican is lurking in her home; sooner or later they will make their move against her and Mu Zhuoyun…

Even without taking any action, the Black Vatican was exposed.

She, too, will be ruthlessly abandoned by the Mu family, just like before, and become a criminal to be hunted down.

She had long since lost all hope in the darkness surrounding the Mu family.

Lin Fan's appearance, on the contrary, revealed everything directly to her.

Make her fully realize that this is a cruel reality, and no longer a childish game of pretend play.

The second time was when he saved his own and his father's lives from the Mu family.

The third time is now, when she personally helps archers like herself, constantly encouraging them and rebuilding their confidence...

The intelligent and perceptive Mu Ningxue naturally saw all of this clearly.

"Lin Fan, you're truly despicable..."

He not only wanted her body, but he also wanted to steal her heart...

Before Lin Fan could respond, Mu Ningxue smiled with relief.

That smile was like a snow lotus blooming on the Tianshan Mountains, pure and ethereal.

"However, I really like it..."

Before she could finish speaking, a shy blush, like the setting sun, appeared on Xue Lian's pure and innocent smiling face.

The ice and snow melted under the sun at that moment.

My heart was pounding, and a surge of passionate heat rushed to my head.

An impulse arose spontaneously.

In front of the few people present, the melting ice water rose from the bottom and gently touched the bright sunshine.

The warmer sensation than expected caused the already melted ice water to evaporate continuously.

The usually aloof Mu Ningxue blushed crimson like a steampunk fairy and quickly fled the scene of the crime.

Reaching out to touch the warmth on his face, Lin Fan was momentarily stunned and didn't react.

"Am I... being attacked?"

He never expected that someone as aloof as Mu Ningxue would resort to such a surprise attack.

Moreover, this happened in front of Zhao Chenying, Zhao Yuzheng, and Master Lingkong...

Looking at Zhao Yuzheng and Master Lingkong, who had turned their heads away, seemingly trying to avoid looking at him but occasionally glancing at him, Lin Fan's smile became slightly awkward.

If this is only slightly awkward...

Zhao Chenying, with her puffed-up face, looking as if she wouldn't be satisfied until she took a bite out of him, left Lin Fan somewhat at a loss.

Nan Jue almost ran away last time, which aroused Zhao Chenying's sense of crisis.

Now, seeing Mu Ningxue take a bite of her pig's trotter right in front of her.

How could Zhao Chenying tolerate this?

Zhao Yuzheng and Master Lingkong, who were standing to the side, seemed to have noticed the situation between the two.

They all immediately took their leave with great emotional intelligence.

“Benefactor Lin Fan, this humble monk remembers that the fallen leaves in the temple have not yet been swept, so I will take my leave now.”

"Hahaha, um, I just remembered, that little brat Zhao Manyan still owes me a beating, so I'll go back and teach him a lesson first..."

Before leaving, Zhao Yuzheng gave Zhao Chenying an encouraging look.

Master Lingkong gave Lin Fan a look that said "take care."

"..."

Lin Fan's lips twitched slightly, and he had countless complaints in his mind but couldn't bring himself to say them.

“That…” ×2

Chapter 71 Facing Your Inner Self and Opening Your Heart

“That…” ×2

Lin Fan and Zhao Chenying exchanged a glance and spoke at the same time.

But after saying just two words, he stopped talking.

Both knew what the other wanted to say, but at the end, their words were like jammed bullets, unable to be uttered.

Emotions accumulated in my heart and surged forth.

They either erupt from silence or perish in silence.

This time, Zhao Chenying didn't remain silent and followed her impulse.

Step forward, tiptoeing lightly.

A delicate fragrance of orchids filled my heart.

Following that, a tingling, electric-like sensation spread throughout the body.

Before Lin Fan could respond, Zhao Chenying shrank back like a startled deer.

A sweet and determined smile graced her rosy cheeks.

"I like you, Lin Fan."

"I……"

Just as Lin Fan was about to speak, Zhao Chenying's slender fingers pressed against his lips.

"Please let me speak first, okay?"

"……Um."

Looking into Zhao Chenying's hopeful and determined eyes, Lin Fan remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"I knew you wouldn't refuse, Lin Fan."

Just like a major exam question, Zhao Chenying's smile was as radiant as the morning sun.

"Because Lin Fan, you are like the sun, never stingy with your radiance."

A wise person judges actions, not intentions.

Whether it's taking her to reunite with her mother or helping her grandmother resolve her inner conflicts...

From Zhuoyuan to Kunyu Mountain, and then to the Zhao clan's territory...

In Zhao Chenying's eyes, Lin Fan was always striving for the happiness of others.

That is why he attracted so many people to surround him.

"I know that compared to Ding Yumin and Nan Jue, my talent is the worst."

"But I also want to be closer to you..."

This is why Zhao Chenying has been working hard ever since she returned to the Zhao clan's territory, cultivating herself while learning various business and trade knowledge.

She also wanted to fight alongside Lin Fan, just like Ding Yumin, Mu Ningxue, and other victims.

Instead of being a useless person who lagged far behind and was protected by Lin Fan.

Looking at Zhao Chenying, whose eyes were blurry with tears, and who resembled a delicate yet strong orchid in full bloom, Lin Fan broke his silence.

"I'm not as great as you say."

"I am also a human being, a greedy human being."

Despite gaining the approval of various bigwigs and becoming a prophet on this ship of civilization, Lin Fan's achievements are not insignificant.

It seems like everything is under control.

In reality, Lin Fan has always maintained restraint and has not faced up to his relationship with Zhao Chenying and others.

He was well aware of the feelings Ding Yumin, Nan Jue, and others had for him.

However, Lin Fan is also a human being, a person with emotions and desires, capable of greed, fear, and worry.

He greedily enjoys the joy of helping others, yet dares not face the feelings between himself and others.

Only when facing Lingling does he show the playful side that a normal person should have.

Because emotions are precisely the part that Lin Fan is least good at.

“I’ve always been worried… no, or rather, afraid.”

“I’m afraid the halo will shatter, afraid you’ll be disappointed, afraid you’ll leave me…”

This fear is the barrier that isolates Lin Fan from the emotions of Zhao Chenying and others.

However, Mu Ningxue's sudden attack earlier had broken through the barrier that Lin Fan had been using to control the situation.

Zhao Chenying's words have now completely broken down Lin Fan's defenses.

This also allowed Lin Fan to truly see the desire in his heart.

"But now, I've thought it through."

He still wants to become a prophet of civilization, to lead human civilization out of its predicament and to stand at the pinnacle of the world.

The difference is that this grand ambition is no longer an empty wish that the time traveler had on a whim.

Rather, they are genuine wishes built from countless emotions.

Save the Cold Hunter and stop Lingling from being heartbroken.

Help Ding Yumin to get rid of the troubles caused by her talent.

To reunite Jiang Feng's family and resolve their inner conflicts...

Everything stems from that desire to create a better future.

With his mind clear, Lin Fan no longer remained silent.

"I like you, I like Yu Mian, I like Nan Jue..."

Even Lingling, Leng Qing, Old Man Bao, Cold Hunter, Ye Xinxia, ​​Mo Fan, Zhao Manyan...

He didn't want to part with any of the friends he had made throughout France.

I like every single one of you.

"I want to live happily with you all."

"I want people like us to be able to live happily and safely in this world."

Every word and phrase comes from the heart.

Even if it disappoints you...