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Just as I was intently observing her, trying to see exactly what was happening, Jingliu suddenly tilted her head back. Her previously tense body completely relaxed, and an unprecedentedly powerful life force erupted from within her!
Unable to contain her excitement any longer, she abruptly stood up and shouted at the sky:
"It succeeded!!"
This shout was a release of pent-up emotions, a triumphant cry of survival against all odds. The sound pierced the clouds, even causing the leaves in the courtyard to rustle.
Lingsha and Silver Wolf inside were clearly startled by the sudden, powerful shout.
I saw them almost instinctively pop their heads out of the second-floor windows simultaneously, their faces showing surprise and curiosity, wanting to see what earth-shattering event had occurred.
In the courtyard, Jingliu seemed to have noticed my presence as well.
She slowly calmed her agitated emotions, turned around, and walked towards me step by step.
Her steps remained steady, but her crimson eyes no longer held the previous coldness and indifference; instead, they were filled with complex emotions—excitement, gratitude, and a kind of...relief.
She walked up to me, and then, suddenly, did something that surprised everyone—
She—the former Sword Champion of the Xianzhou, the proud High Cloud Quintet—actually retracted all her sharpness and pride, and slowly knelt on one knee before me!
She knelt before me with utmost solemnity and reverence!
I was completely stunned by her sudden action and, for a moment, didn't know how to react.
"Benefactor…"
Jingliu spoke again, her voice still carrying its characteristic cool quality, yet it was softer and more emotionally resonant than ever before.
She looked up, her crimson eyes shining with sincere light, and said, word by word:
"Jingliu... has succeeded. Through your power, I have grasped the mystery of shifting paths, and with the power of 'Abundance,' I have successfully suppressed and cured the demonic entity within me!"
Her words, like thunder, exploded in my ears once more!
She actually succeeded?!
Not only did she gain the ability to shift her destiny, but she also cured the demonic entity that had plagued her for countless years?!
This...this is simply a miracle!
"Your kindness is immense; Jingliu has no way to repay it…" She bowed her head, her voice filled with indescribable gratitude.
To express her gratitude, Jingliu slowly raised her right hand. Between her slender, white fingers, a jade pendant had appeared—completely translucent and radiating a soft light.
The jade pendant was archaic in shape, seemingly engraved with some profound runes, faintly emitting powerful energy fluctuations.
Jingliu held the jade pendant in both hands and solemnly presented it to me, saying in a serious tone:
"Benefactor, this is a protective jade pendant I personally refined with my own essence and spirit. It contains a wisp of my sword intent and life origin. Please accept it. If you ever encounter danger in the future, simply crush this pendant, and no matter where you are, Jingliu will arrive instantly. Anyone who dares to be your enemy, Jingliu will annihilate them completely!"
This jade pendant was not just a talisman, but a promise she swore with her life!
After presenting the jade pendant, Jingliu did not remain kneeling, nor did she utter any further words of gratitude.
She took a deep breath and slowly stood up. It seemed... she was preparing to leave? After all, she had achieved her goal and the demonic influence had been eliminated; she seemed to have no reason to stay.
Watching her back as she seemed about to turn and leave, a strong sense of reluctance and... possessiveness welled up within me.
I suddenly reached out and grabbed her arm.
Her arm still held a hint of coldness, but it no longer felt as aloof as before.
Jingliu paused for a moment, turned her head, and looked at me with some confusion.
"Thinking of leaving?" A playful smile tugged at the corner of my lips, but my tone was deep and firm. "It's not that simple."
I looked into her eyes and said, word by word, with perfect clarity:
"You are already my wife."
I emphasized again that each word was like a nail, driven into the air and into Jingliu's heart.
"You have to serve me for the rest of your life."
Jingliu's expression, which had softened from healing Mara, froze instantly because of my sudden, almost rogue-like domineering declaration.
Her crimson eyes widened slightly; she seemed completely taken aback by my words.
The atmosphere in the courtyard became momentarily tense; even Lingsha and Silver Wolf, who had been peeking out from afar, held their breath.
Just as I held my breath, waiting for Jingliu's response—whether it be anger or coldness...
"Pfft..."
Pfft...
Suddenly, a soft laugh broke the silence.
Then, that soft laugh seemed to ignite a fuse, and Jingliu actually... actually burst into loud laughter!
"Haha... Hahahaha!"
The laughter was crisp and cheerful, like a frozen lake suddenly shattering, or ice on a mountain peak melting in the sun!
It was filled with relief, joy, and even a touch of...unprecedented naiveté?
After laughing loudly, Jingliu slowly stopped.
She raised her hand and gently wiped away the tears that had welled up in the corners of her eyes from laughing.
When she looked at me again, the frost that usually covered her beautiful face had completely melted away.
Her gaze softened, becoming incredibly gentle and serene, and a genuine, captivating smile graced her lips.
Jingliu's smiling face... was truly beautiful, breathtakingly beautiful.
She looked at me, her eyes filled with unprecedented warmth and tenderness. Then she nodded gently and said in a tone that was smiling yet incredibly solemn:
"I will."
From this day forward, you will be Jingliu's... only husband.