When Lin Fan arrived, Sikong Xuan had already taken a bath and changed into clean clothes, looking much better overall.

The moment she saw Lin Fan.

Sikong Xuan couldn't hold back any longer and directly threw herself into Lin Fan's embrace.

"Ahem... you..."

Lin Fan was somewhat surprised; the progress between him and Sikong Xuan didn't seem to be this fast, did it?

"Boy! Are you planning to renege on your words?" Emperor Jade transmitted his voice.

"Renegg what words?" Lin Fan was at a loss, transmitting his voice in response.

Emperor Jade angrily said, "Humph! A year ago at Fuyao Palace, Sikong Xuan stayed in your cave mansion for a whole month. As a girl staying in your cave mansion for a month, ask yourself, how much does this damage a woman's reputation?"

"If it were you, how would you view Sikong Xuan? How would the people at Fuyao Palace view Sikong Xuan? Otherwise, why do you think Sikong Xuan, who was fine in the outer sect, would be targeted so miserably? Isn't it because of you!"

"Uh... that does seem to make sense." Lin Fan felt a bit awkward.

Emperor Jade was right!

Lin Fan also admitted to having some affection for Sikong Xuan; this girl was nice, kind-hearted, and undeniably beautiful.

Among Lin Fan's women, only those like Nolan Qingcheng and Ye Yilin from Earth could rival Sikong Xuan in terms of appearance.

Even Linglong's beauty could not match Sikong Xuan's!

Of course.

Linglong didn't win with her looks but with her bloodline, with that empress's aloof aura!

"Xuan'er, it's okay, everything's fine now... I'm here with you!" Lin Fan said, holding Sikong Xuan's delicate body in his arms, patting her little head.

This utterance of Xuan'er made Sikong Xuan's delicate body tremble violently.

Then.

She felt that all the grievances she had suffered during this time were worth it!

"Hmph!"

Linglong snorted coldly upon seeing this, turning and walking towards the door.

"Linglong, you..."

"Alright, I know! I'm not jealous, but I don't want to see this! When you're being intimate with other women, I don't want to see it! But I'm not angry; men, especially capable men, having multiple wives and concubines is normal. Just like my father, who has over ten thousand women in his harem! You don't need to explain anything! I'm just going out for some air!" Linglong glanced back, shooting Lin Fan a look that left him speechless.

"Thank you, Linglong!" Lin Fan smiled, gazing at Linglong's back.

Moments later, Sikong Xuan felt much better.

However.

She still refused to let go of Lin Fan, clinging tightly to his waist, curling up in his arms like a kitten, evoking tenderness from others.

The two remained silent like this, neither saying a word.

About an hour or so passed, and Sikong Xuan actually fell asleep, just like that in Lin Fan's embrace.

In the past year, it had been a long time since she had slept this well!

Lin Fan also didn't wake her but instead quietly held Sikong Xuan.

It wasn't until Sikong Xuan woke up, blushing shyly, that she looked at Lin Fan, "Uh... how long did I sleep?"

"Not long." Lin Fan smiled faintly.

"Where have you been this past year? I was so worried, I thought... I thought..."

"Thought I was dead?"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Sikong Xuan quickly raised her hand, covering Lin Fan's lips, a cool sensation spreading from his lips, carrying a faint scent of a maiden, making Lin Fan feel a bit heated.

"Alright, I won't say it!" Lin Fan nodded lightly.

Then.

The two talked about many things, including their experiences over the past year.

In the end.

They grew increasingly passionate, doing everything but the final step!

And Sikong Xuan's pretty face was entirely flushed, her whole body going limp in Lin Fan's arms, allowing him to do as he pleased.

"Alright, Xuan'er, what plans do you have for the future? If you want, I can get you into the inner sect of Fuyao Palace, make you an inner sect disciple! With me around, no one will ever bully you again." Lin Fan finally stopped, feeling that if he continued, he might not be able to hold back and cross that line.

"Mmm..."

Sikong Xuan obediently nodded, her pretty face rosy, "I'll listen to you... but, I want to go home to have a look because of your matters, so my family's situation is very bad now, and Li Daoyi's family is pressuring mine..."

"Li Daoyi?" Lin Fan frowned.

"Yes, although Li Daoyi was expelled from Fuyao Palace, Li Family's power is very strong! My Sikong family is not a match for the Li family, it's been very difficult, Lin Fan... if you can, I hope you can help my Sikong family..."

Sikong Xuan raised her head, her beautiful eyes red, looking at Lin Fan with a pleading expression.

Since a year ago, when Li Daoyi was expelled from Fuyao Palace, Lin Fan's intimidation was still present.

Therefore.

Li Family did not dare to do anything to the Sikong family!

However.

Ever since the news of Lin Fan's death at Kunwu Mountain reached Fuyao Palace, the Sikong family suffered devastating retaliation from the Li family.

Not only were various businesses, assets, and family members suppressed, but even Sikong Xuan's father was forced to sever his father-daughter relationship with her.

"Don't worry, your matters are my matters; we'll set off for the Sikong family first thing tomorrow morning!" Lin Fan smiled.

"Okay!"

Sikong Xuan obediently nodded, snuggling into Lin Fan's arms once again.

The next morning.

Lin Fan said a few words to Linglong.

Then, he set off with Sikong Xuan for the Sikong family.

The Sikong family wasn't very far from Fuyao Palace, about three hundred thousand miles away.

Half a day later.

They arrived at the Sikong family!

At this moment.

In the great hall of the Sikong family, Sikong Yuntian, Sikong Yibo, Sikong Ruhai, and other clan leaders and elders of the Sikong family were all gathered inside.

Besides.

Sikong Jun, Sikong Mei, Sikong Ling, and other juniors of the Sikong family were also present!

"Clan Leader, in this kind of situation, are you still going to shelter Sikong Xuan? Sikong Xuan is indeed your daughter! But Sikong Xuan is also the sinner of our entire Sikong family! If it weren't for her, how could the Li family target us like this? Now look, everyone in our Sikong family is being suppressed, the Song family, Liu family, Wang family, Chen family... almost no family dares to associate with us! If this continues, our Sikong family is finished!" Sikong Mei was full of anger, publicly shouting in front of everyone.

With her status, where would Sikong Mei usually dare to speak like this to the family head Sikong Yuntian?

But now.

The situation was different!

Everyone knew that Sikong Yuntian's prestige had been greatly damaged because of Sikong Xuan's matters. Not to mention her, even a random servant in the Sikong family dared to speak ill of Sikong Yuntian behind his back.

After all.

No one knew how long Sikong Yuntian would remain the family head!