The entire sect is obsessed with love, but I'm the only one who's truly insane.

Du Shao then remembered the marriage certificate. She took out a wooden box from her storage ring. Inside the box was a red paper with Du Shao and Li Dong's birth dates written on it.

Li Dong's expression changed, and he snatched the marriage certificate. "What is this? I've never seen it before. How can you be so shameless as to write a marriage certificate? Even though our parents know each other and you know my birth date and time, you can't just do this."

Lin Du got annoyed and said, "Stop."

She walked over and stood behind Ni Si, deliberately lowering her voice and mimicking Li Dong's tender tone, "Actually, I have a way. Since Li Dong fell in love with you at first sight and refuses to admit that he was ever engaged to someone else, then let's make a vow."

"He swore an oath to Heaven, vowing that he has only ever loved you and has never been engaged to anyone else. If he has ever told you a lie, may he be struck by lightning."

"This is the safest guarantee for you."

"May your love, which moves heaven and earth, be witnessed by the will of heaven."

Lin Du chuckled softly, "You agree, right, Sister Ni Si? I'm doing this for your own good."

"I can't stand seeing pretty women being deceived by bad men."

Her tone was soft and gentle, but her pronunciation was clear, and the lingering tone at the end was like whispering sweet nothings.

The biggest advantage of coming to the cultivation world is that scumbags no longer dare to make oaths; Heaven is truly watching.

If you say you'll be struck by lightning, then you will be struck by lightning.

Ni Si was spoiled and arrogant. From a young age, everyone in the major sects would fawn over her. If it weren't for Li Dong's good looks and his always upright and disdainful attitude no matter who he was facing, she would never have noticed this man.

She turned her head and met Lin Du's smiling gaze.

When this person smiled, his dark eyes remained misty and captivating, but his face was genuine. When he looked at someone seriously, it always seemed as if he was filled with affection, completely different from his usual indifferent and unrestrained demeanor. The person being looked at would inevitably have the illusion of being valued.

Ni Si listened to her words.

"Pretty lady, use your brain!"

Lin Du snapped his fingers near Ni Si's ear, then glanced at Du Shao.

She was waiting for her reaction.

This person wasn't entirely beyond redemption for her, but that was about all the value she had.

Lin Du dislikes indecisive people.

Suddenly, Du Shao reached out and snatched the spirit sword from Li Dong's waist. The long sword was drawn and emitted a clear, melodious hum.

That was a top-grade magic weapon, which was already considered an important asset for ordinary low-level cultivators without any background.

Li Dong instinctively pressed down on the scabbard, but saw the woman laugh with resentment, then cut the love knot on the jade pendant with a single sword stroke and throw the jade pendant into his arms.

"My father's belongings have been retrieved. The spirit sword is still sharp and can be fitted with another scabbard. From now on, we shall sever all ties and become strangers."

Du Shao's gentle features revealed an indescribable determination and sharpness as she carried the spirit sword and walked out of the shop.

Li Dong cried out in astonishment, "How dare you take my sword!"

He wanted to give chase, but the spirit sword, gleaming coldly, shot out and landed steadily on his clothes.

The woman was tall and straight, and her swordsmanship was still somewhat clumsy, but her gaze was even colder than the blade itself.

"Even a clay figure has some temper. You have insulted me so much today. If you continue to speak nonsense, I don't mind fighting with you."

Lin Du raised an eyebrow in surprise. This Du Shao was... much more temperamental than she had imagined.

Sure enough, once you wake up from your love-struck state, you become much more pleasing to the eye.

Li Dong had always known that Du Shao was gentle and mild-mannered, easily swayed, and the easiest to manipulate. He never expected that she would actually dare to put a spirit sword to his neck.

Du Shao was not skilled in swordsmanship, but that did not diminish the sharpness of her blade. As she sheathed her sword, she pressed it down slightly on his neck. "If you move again, the blade will penetrate an inch and reach your carotid artery. Your only beloved person will also be splattered with your dying blood."

As a healer, she naturally knew where death could be easily inflicted.

Li Dong froze, too afraid to move. Du Shao sheathed her sword, the blade grazing the man's neck and leaving a bloody mark.

The man cried out in pain, but Du Shao did not turn around.

She left resolutely, as aloof as a plum blossom dampened by melting snow.

"Aren't you going to wipe your sword? That man's blood is far too filthy."

Lin Du's voice rang out behind her.

Upon hearing this, Du Shao took the piece of cloth, and tears welled up in her eyes the moment she blinked.

Water droplets fell onto the silver blade and rolled down, leaving a trail of water.

Lin Du sighed softly, "This swordsmith is no good. A good sword should leave no trace when wet."

Du Shao had been holding on, but when Lin Du spoke, the grievances and pain in her heart surged forth.

But what the child said made her laugh again.

She took out a handkerchief, raised her hand to wipe away her tears, and laughed as she cried, "I forgot you're still a child."

Lin Du blinked, offering no rebuttal.

Du Shao laughed and laughed, but tears kept flowing. She felt embarrassed and covered her face with a handkerchief, but she felt more and more aggrieved and couldn't help but sob.

Lin Du originally intended to leave, but seeing her like this, he sighed, raised his hand and used his spiritual power to lead her to a house that no one had set foot in. Then he kicked open the gate and led her inside.

"You keep crying, I'm going to pick up some trash, I'll be right back."

She rushed into the house, apologized to the skeleton, and then began to quickly sweep it up.

Seeing Lin Du like this, Du Shao couldn't help but laugh again. She wiped away her tears with a smile and exhaled a breath of stale air.

She watched the child wander around the room, then heard the sound of a fist smashing something, and couldn't help but worry again, "Why does he always use his fists?"

Lin Du didn't answer. He picked out some useful things and walked out of the house. He casually handed her a jade pendant. "Here you go. There are so many jade mountains in the world. The ones with good spirit and fine carving are better than the last one. Even a piece of junk I pick up on the roadside is better than that jade pendant."

Du Shao accepted it. The jade felt warm and smooth to the touch, with a faint spiritual energy flowing into it. She said softly, "It's different."

"Sister, listen to my advice." Lin Du raised her hand and pinched the bridge of her nose. "No matter what emotional value this jade pendant carries, even if it was passed down to you by your second maternal uncle, if it's just an ordinary stone, then it's just a stone."

"Only things that are priceless, have a long shelf life, and do not depreciate over time, but instead become more and more precious, can be called family heirlooms."

"A stone is a precious treasure."

Lin Du's rare bandit-like demeanor was revealed, and his eyes and brows showed a liveliness he hadn't displayed before.

Du Shao had been watching her, and suddenly a gentle smile appeared on her face. "Lin Du, someone once said that you really don't seem like a child."

Lin Du lifted his eyelids and said, "Only those with fathers and mothers are sons; those without fathers and mothers are merely human beings."

Before Du Shao could react, Lin Du raised his hand and did some calculations. "There's not much time left. Time to go collect scraps. Those two don't seem very kind; they'll probably retaliate. Do you want to come with me?"

Du Shao responded first, then took out a small bag, "I noticed you seemed to have some heart discomfort just now? Come here, I'll give you an acupuncture."

Lin Du's eyelids twitched, and she lifted her foot to run away, "No, sister."

Du Shao grabbed her white fox fur coat collar. "Didn't you say you were an adult? Only children are afraid of needles. If you're an adult, come over here and get pricked."