Flames churned in Lin Chen's hand as he blasted towards Zhao Xiaohua's chest.

However, to his surprise, Zhao Xiaohua did not dodge but even closed her eyes.

When Lin Chen's hand landed on Zhao Xiaohua's chest, the flames on his hand had already disappeared.

"Why didn't you dodge, why did you want to kill the Lin family members?"

A faint smile slid across Zhao Xiaohua's lips, "Why should I dodge? I knew you wouldn't bear to lay a hand on me."

"You!" Anger and irritation surged in Lin Chen's heart, but faced with Zhao Xiaohua's innocent smile, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to strike.

"Why did you want to kill the Lin family members? I hope you can give me a reasonable explanation," Lin Chen said coldly.

Zhao Xiaohua smiled and walked towards the door, "Whatever I say, you might not believe. Right now, I'll take you to meet someone."

Lin Chen was taken aback for a moment and then followed Zhao Xiaohua out of the villa.

The car drove on the highway, both people remained silent, creating a somewhat oppressive atmosphere.

Zhao Xiaohua hummed a tune, which strangely felt very familiar to Lin Chen, yet he couldn't recall where he had heard it before.

As the car passed by a dessert shop, Zhao Xiaohua said, "Pull the car over to the side of the road."

Lin Chen parked the car, and Zhao Xiaohua headed towards a small dessert stall.

The stall owner seemed very familiar with Zhao Xiaohua and smiled, "Miss, how come you're here today? You usually come on Saturdays and Sundays, don't you?"

Zhao Xiaohua smiled, "I just happen to be free today, boss. It's the usual order."

The owner nodded, expertly selecting a few desserts from the counter and packaging them for Zhao Xiaohua.

Zhao Xiaohua handed a hundred-yuan note to the owner with a smile, "No need for change, we'll settle it next time."

The owner nodded, "Alright, I'll put it on your tab."

The car started up again, and Lin Chen asked somewhat awkwardly, "Where are we going?"

Zhao Xiaohua seemed a bit angry and completely ignored Lin Chen.

For some reason, Lin Chen had the feeling that he might have wronged Xiaohua.

But that video was so clear. What was actually going on? The more Lin Chen thought, the more his head ached.

Soon, the car arrived at a retirement home, and Zhao Xiaohua jumped out of the car, rushing straight into a room at the very back.

Lin Chen followed her into the room and was immediately taken aback. Inside, there lay an old man with graying hair who was as thin as skin and bones. However, upon seeing the old man, Lin Chen's gaze sharpened involuntarily.

He had seen this old man before, in a photograph with his father.

Lin Hai had once told him that the old man was named Ah Liang, the Lin family's butler and his father's most trusted aide.

Ah Liang had been with the elder Lin since he was seven or eight years old and was as loyal to the Lin family as one of their own.

Upon seeing Zhao Xiaohua, the feeble Ah Liang's eyes brightened, and his complexion noticeably improved.

"Miss Xiaohua, you've come," Ah Liang said, mustering his strength to sit up.

"Don't move around recklessly. Look, I've brought you desserts again," Zhao Xiaohua said with a smile.

When Ah Liang's gaze fell on Lin Chen, his eyes held a trace of shock.

"This is Young Master Lin; he's actually awake, truly awake," Ah Liang said, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"You know me?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

You should know that I am nineteen this year, and the incident happened twenty years ago, when I hadn't even been born. Yet, this old man claims to recognize me and even says that I have awoken. This conversation is frankly quite bewildering.

Alin chuckled bitterly, "Young Master Lin, of course I've seen you, but you probably haven't seen me."

"What exactly is going on? Why would Xiaohua kill people from the Lin family? Alin, I hope you can give me a reasonable explanation."

Alin glanced at Zhao Xiaohua and then looked at Lin Chen, sighing before saying, "Since that's the case, I'll tell you everything I know."

Twenty-two years ago, the master discovered an ancient tomb during his travels, originally thinking it was the tomb of Cao Cao, a hero from the Three Kingdoms Period. However, when it was opened, he realized it was a mistake. As he entered the burial chamber, he found something even more hair-raising—inside lay a young man and woman, their bodies uncorrupted, and what's more astonishing, both of them were still breathing, as if they were merely asleep."

"What?" Upon hearing Alin's words, Lin Chen couldn't help but be stunned.

Alin smiled, "I know you certainly won't believe me, but I have a photo."

With that, Alin shakily took out a black and white photograph.

Seeing that photo, Lin Chen was completely dumbstruck; the ones lying in that tomb were actually himself and Zhao Xiaohua.

This matter was too eerie. Moreover, the old man had found a book without words in the tomb, so he sealed the information and hired a carriage to take you and Xiaohua back to the Lin family.

Xiaohua woke up in just one year. Ever since obtaining the Wordless Heavenly Scripture, the master studied it every night until midnight, but he found no clue.

The master's cultivation had always been stuck at the Nascent Soul Stage, but the first thing Xiaohua did after waking up was to unblock the master's meridians, breaking through the bottleneck.

Aside from me and the master, nobody knew Xiaohua's identity, which includes you. The master claimed she was a distant relative, and your secret was even more closely guarded.

Xiaohua took care of you every day, telling you stories, sometimes watching you cry, sometimes watching you laugh. Lin Chen, you cannot let Xiaohua down; otherwise, I won't let you off even in death."

"What nonsense are you talking about, Alin?" Xiaohua's face turned slightly red.

Lin Chen's expression became even uglier. Thinking about how he had just attacked Xiaohua, he felt guilty.

"So why did Xiaohua have to kill members of the Lin family?" Lin Chen inquired curiously.

Alin sighed deeply, "The great advance of the master's cultivation made the Lin family the leading power in the Capital City, but it also attracted the attention of several other powers."

A scoundrel from the Lin family leaked the news of the Wordless Heavenly Scripture, bringing about the clan's annihilation.

That day, Xiaohua happened to be out when the Zhou family colluded with several other powers from the Capital City to frame the Lin family with treason and purged our house with blood.

To protect you, Master Lin Hai had you escape from the back door in a car while they stayed behind to cover the young master's escape, engaging in a bloody battle with the intruders.

The Lin family had fallen into a river of blood; a Zhou family assassin was about to stab me in the stomach when Xiaohua appeared and saved my life.

The attackers of the Lin family were not only members of the three great families but also high-level experts from hidden clans. Even though the old man had Innate Realm cultivation, he still suffered numerous cuts.

But Xiaohua stemmed the tide, not only killing the hidden clan's experts but also repelling the three great families' masters.

Unfortunately, the master as well as several other Lin family experts got struck by the hidden clan witchcraft's Gu curse, causing their bodies to be excruciatingly eaten away by the Gu insects.

Xiaohua acted because the master begged her to, knowing that if she didn't, they'd have to watch their own bodies being devoured by Gu worms bit by bit. At least Xiaohua granted the master and the others a dignified death."

This is the story of you and Xiaohua as I know it, and every word I've said is true.

Looking into Alin's eyes, Lin Chen knew he was not lying.

Back in the car, Lin Chen, his face flushed with shame, addressed Zhao Xiaohua, "Xiaohua, I was wrong."

Zhao Xiaohua glared fiercely at Lin Chen but suddenly grabbed his collar.

Rip, Lin Chen's clothes were torn apart by her right then and there.

"Xiaohua, I know I'm wrong, but this punishment is a bit too... thrilling!" A wail came from inside the car.