Perhaps it was because she hadn’t spoken to him in a long time, she suddenly didn’t want to end the conversation and asked curiously, "Who is that person? Is he very skilled?"
"Yes, he is the most skilled person in the Yanhuang Secret Sect."
Lin Xinlan felt a lurch in her heart, striving not to think too much.
She would deal with future matters when they arose, taking one step at a time.
"Is he male or female?"
"That’s a strange name..." It sounded like a ghost, "What is your relationship with him? Is it good?"
Rong Shaoze understood what she meant and answered directly, "Don’t worry, he is trustworthy. Actually, he used to be my shadow, specifically responsible for protecting me. But now, he no longer protects only me."
Seeing through her thoughts made Lin Xinlan feel a bit embarrassed.
"It’s not that I don’t trust your judgment... but you know, the life you all live involves fighting and killing, and I’m worried he will scare Xiaocong."
The man curled his lips in a smile but didn’t tell her that, in fact, Xiaocong was braver than she imagined.
He could tell that his son was capable of overcoming difficulties and some frightening things on his own.
He might have deceived Lin Xinlan’s eyes, but not his own.
He knew well that initial encounter with the unacceptable made him feel anxious and conflicted, just like he had.
He was very familiar with that mindset and could therefore see through Xiaocong’s thoughts at a glance.
However, Xiaocong was still slightly less adept than he had been.
It wasn’t that his abilities were lacking, but that Lin Xinlan had protected him too well. A child grown in the greenhouse effect has slightly less resilience.
Fortunately, Xiaocong’s character wasn’t cowardly, and starting his training early would also make him excellent.
"Meiying is a very nice person, you won’t feel any danger from him when you see him. In fact, you won’t even notice his presence."
"Ah?" Lin Xinlan was surprised. Could the most skilled person in Yanhuang really not give off a dangerous vibe?
Rong Shaoze and Xu Yao exuded a strong, dangerous aura.
She thought the impression Meiying gave would be even more intense.
"You will understand when you see him tomorrow," said Rong Shaoze as he turned to face her, suddenly closing the distance between them.
Lin Xinlan’s face was now resting against his chest.
Her body stiffened, and it took her a long time to hum a single word: "...Oh."
"It’s getting late, let’s go to sleep." The man’s hand naturally rested on her waist, gently pulling her into his embrace.
Lin Xinlan didn’t struggle, but instead leaned gently and compliantly against him, then closed her eyes.
Her face showed no emotion.
But inside, a flicker of pleasure crossed her heart. Between her and Rong Shaoze, someone had finally taken a step forward, and the distance between them wasn’t so far anymore.
The next day, Meiying arrived.
When Lin Xinlan saw him, she was stunned for two whole seconds.
She had expected Meiying to look cool and indifferent, but never imagined he would look .
About one meter seventy-eight in height.
He was lean and thin but didn’t appear fragile.
His light gray eyes were gentle and calm, without a hint of sharpness or killing intent.
Pale in complexion, his features were ordinary but neatly arranged. Although not handsome, he certainly didn’t give off an unappealing vibe.