Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

Just as Lin Quan said, in this main world, the only person who could stand openly and honestly beside him at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau was Chen Xueru.

Looking at Chen Xueru herself, she was stunned, still gripping the chopsticks in her fingers, her lips slightly parted, and she even forgot to breathe.

She never expected that Lin Quan would actually take her to get the certificate!

What shocked her even more was that none of Qiao Jingjing and the others frowned or spoke up to stop them.

"This...how can this be?"

"The ones who should go are Sister Jingjing, Yuyan, and Sister Zhuqing..."

"I...I've never cared about titles or status, I really don't..."

She said this, but she knew better than anyone else: which of these four women wasn't exceptionally talented and of extraordinary background? Looking at Li Hanyi's cold and aloof profile, she became even more sober—this honor should not be accepted so easily.

But the light in those eyes clearly revealed their excitement and anticipation.

Seeing this, Qiao Jingjing shook her head and smiled, "It's not suitable for the group of us."

"Don't forget, we are not from this world. We have no household registration, no resume, and we can't even produce an ID card."

"My husband may seem ordinary on the surface, but in reality, he's under the watchful eyes of countless people—his old superiors, Aunt Wang, and those old comrades who never show their faces..."

"If we really want to get a marriage certificate, the other party's family background, character, and three generations of clean record will be thoroughly investigated."

Indeed. Lin Quan may seem to come from an ordinary background, with his parents having passed away early, but the veterans who fought alongside him, Aunt Wang who always took care of him, and even many others hidden in the shadows, never truly let go.

He remains calm and collected most of the time, but once the marriage is settled, he will swiftly and thoroughly investigate the matter.

If there is even the slightest stain, hidden resistance will arrive in an instant.

Although Chen Xueru came from a small merchant family and had some minor flaws, she was clean and efficient and could withstand all scrutiny.

Given Lin Quan's current standing, even without anyone intervening, he alone can reliably protect her.

"Don't be afraid," Lin Quan said gently. "Jingjing and the others may not be able to show their faces in public here, but they are completely unrestrained in their own worlds."

Indeed, in this main world, he might not be able to give them a grand wedding;

But if it were Wang Yuyan's martial arts world, Zhu Zhuqing's Starry Sky Forest, or even Li Hanyi's Sword Pavilion—

He can welcome whomever he wishes into his home, with heaven and earth as witnesses, all spirits rejoicing, and no one uttering a word.

As soon as Lin Quan finished speaking, apart from Li Hanyi who remained calm,

A flicker of eager anticipation flashed in the eyes of Qiao Jingjing, Su Wanqing, and Tang Xiaorou—like a match quietly struck in the dark, faint yet burning. The tense air suddenly relaxed and came alive; even breathing became easier.

The group chatted and laughed, and Chen Xueru was encouraged to try a few bites. The delicious dishes prepared by the ten-thousand-year-old soul beast were then happily devoured by Lin Quan and the others.

After the restaurant was cleaned up, everyone quickly washed up.

In the blink of an eye, they gathered in the living room and formed a circle.

Swish, swish, swish—

Several pairs of eyes immediately fixed on Chen Xueru's face.

She glanced around and saw that everyone had a smile on their lips, but beneath that smile lay expectation and certainty, which made her heart skip a beat and her palms sweat.

Her Adam's apple bobbed, and her voice was a little weak: "Why...why are you all staring at me like that?"

Swah——

With a flick of his wrist, Lin Quan presented a level-two crystal core with a faint blue glow to her face.

"This is something unique to Jingjing's world, containing a kind of violent yet pure energy."

"Swallowing it feels like being scraped by a knife and pricked by needles in the bones, so painful that you want to tear yourself apart."

"But once you get through it, your bones and muscles will be rebuilt, your blood and veins will be reforged, and even the old ailments at the root will be completely washed away."

"With good luck, it might even trigger a special talent..."

It's sizzling!It's sizzling!

Before he finished speaking, several silvery-white arcs of electricity suddenly exploded between his fingers, crackling and making his sharp features stand out.

"Right now, you're the only one who hasn't tried it yet."

"Everyone who enters this home has one chance—we won't force you, nor will we stop you."

After saying that, he opened his palm and gently placed the crystal core into Chen Xueru's trembling fingertips.

She looked down at the small, cool, translucent object, then glanced up at the four familiar faces. Her lips moved, her voice as soft as if afraid of startling a butterfly:

"Does it...do it really hurt that much?"

Qiao Jingjing immediately replied with a smile: "Sister Xueru, don't be afraid. It really hurts, but what you gain is a completely new sense of self-confidence."

"Look at us—our skin, our physique, our complexion—everything about us looks brand new!"

Before she could finish speaking, Chen Xueru's expression changed.

That hesitation vanished cleanly, and a fierce glint rose in his eyes.

She gritted her teeth and said in a short, firm voice, "I'll eat it!"

For her, all that talk about marrow cleansing and hair removal, or awakening superpowers, was just empty talk.

She was only focused on one thing—to be beautiful and to catch up with them.

Pain? How much pain could it possibly cause?

As long as she doesn't die, and as long as the person in the mirror becomes more and more dazzling every day, she can swallow this bitterness and chew it up!

Swah——

Once the thought was made up, there was no more hesitation.

She tilted her head back, opened her mouth, and the crystal core slid down her throat without even taking a sip of water.

Seeing her so decisive and efficient, Qiao Jingjing and the other three were all taken aback, and surprise flashed in their eyes; even Li Hanyi's eyes flickered slightly, and the usual calm on her lips cracked with a very faint ripple.

……

Which of them hasn't experienced that?

Having experienced it firsthand, I understand all too well that it's not a pain you can just grit your teeth and bear, but a purgatory where your internal organs scream and your nerve endings twitch.

But Chen Xueru just closed her eyes and swallowed it.

Swah——

In just a few breaths, her expression changed drastically, and her body arched sharply, curling up like a shrimp.

His face was contorted, and cold sweat poured down his temples, chin, and neck, soaking his collar.

Lin Quan turned his head to look at Qiao Jingjing: "Jingjing."

"clear."

Swah——

Before she finished speaking, an invisible yet extremely oppressive spiritual force spread out like a tide, instantly enveloping Chen Xueru's entire body.

Her limbs, which were originally convulsing violently, and her hoarse sobs, were all held down by this force, and even her fingertips were frozen in mid-air.

Time ticked by, second by second...

Although Qiao Jingjing suppressed her, she didn't look so disheveled, but every inch of the crystal core that surged, collided, and melted within her body was still being torn apart.

Sixty minutes passed before she finally refined and absorbed the immense energy emanating from the crystal core, allowing it to permeate her entire body.

Looking at her now, she was covered in a layer of black, sticky grime, as if she had just been pulled out of a swamp.

Moreover, when Chen Xueru swallowed the crystal core and began to absorb its energy, wisps of pink mist rose from her body, like smoke or gauze, lingering and never dissipating. No one knew what kind of supernatural ability she had triggered.

But the moment the pink mist spread out, Lin Quan, Qiao Jingjing, Wang Yuyan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Li Hanyi all changed their expressions. It was as if an invisible finger was gently touching their hearts, and a long-hidden desire suddenly surged up, burning and difficult to suppress.