Supreme Emptiness

A man's exceptionally young face came into view.

In terms of age, he wasn't that much older than herself.

Moreover, his features were delicate, his appearance handsome, his stance upright, and he exuded a serene aura.

Was this really a Soul Master senior?

Wasn't it said that all Soul Masters were elderly people who had cultivated for many years?

Chen Silin couldn't believe it.

This wasn't some lecherous old man, it was clearly an exceptional prodigy!

In the Green Cloud Sect, even the soul master who held such a lofty status that the Sect Master had to give them some face, was only a Second Grade Soul Master!

Didn't that mean that the young man in front of her was someone so significant that a mere stomp of his foot could cause tremors throughout the entire Green Cloud Sect's territory!

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Fan noticed Chen Silin's odd gaze and couldn't help but ask.

Chen Silin, flustered, hurriedly replied, "Nothing, nothing."

Jiang Fan vaguely felt something wasn't right, so he cautiously put down his tea, saying, "I have things to attend to, so I will leave first."

Watching his departing figure, Chen Silin couldn't take her eyes off him for a long time.

The shopkeeper whispered, "Miss, did you see clearly?"

Chen Silin nodded with a complex expression.

The shopkeeper's voice got even lower, "So, you..."

Chen Silin bit on her rose-petal-like red lips, her face gradually turning red.

"If it's necessary to sacrifice for the family, I... can consider it."

The shopkeeper sighed deeply in his heart, feeling pity.

It seemed that Chen Silin had made up her mind to sacrifice herself.

It was truly a hard fate for Miss, being ruined by such an old guy for the sake of the family.

Ah!

At this moment.

A servant reported.

"Miss, Miss Xu Youran has arrived."

Chen Silin came back to her senses and went to greet her while still wearing her martial robe.

Very soon.

Seeing Xu Youran dressed in verdant green, gracefully like a lotus leaf in early summer, her eyes lit up, "You, girl, are becoming more and more beautiful."

She stepped forward, hugging her waist and pinching her chin, teasingly saying, "Little lady, you have become even more attractive since we last met. Let me have a good look."

Being teased like this in public, Xu Youran's face turned red, and she protested, "Aren't you embarrassed?"

Chen Silin then let her go, covering her mouth and laughing incessantly.

Xu Youran, having been with her for a long time, knew her nature. Seeing her so happy, she said, "You are in a very good mood."

"You must have encountered something good; tell me about it!"

Chen Silin, eager to talk to someone, pulled her to the backyard and recounted the events of the past few days.

After listening, Xu Youran's face turned complex and she asked, "Siling, are you really determined?"

"Even if he is very young, his implicit suggestion shows that he is a lustful person with an unprincipled mind. Even if he gets your body, he might not take responsibility for you."

Chen Silin, on the contrary, had come to terms with it, saying, "As children of a big family, where is our freedom?"

"Even if I don't sacrifice myself willingly, sooner or later, the family will marry me off to someone I don't like as a tool for alliance."

"Now, giving myself to a Second Grade Soul Master is actually a step up."

This...

Xu Youran thought of herself; she was also forced into a substitute marriage.

The difference was, the man she married was Jiang Fan, a very reliable person, much better than this lustful Soul Master.

She sympathetically held Chen Silin's hand, "It's just, in the future, it will be hard for you to get married."

Chen Silin sighed, "If this Soul Master takes responsibility for me after having my body, then I will be wholeheartedly devoted to him, seeing him as my husband, loyal and unwavering."

"If he abandons me... it's fine, I'll just remain single for life."

"As long as he fulfills his promise to train a few Soul Master apprentices for the Chen Family, that will be enough."

Xu Youran looked pained.

Compared to herself, Chen Silin's future seemed much more dismal, and she softly said, "Siling, I'm sorry, I can't help you."

Chen Silin smiled, not wanting to continue discussing this issue, and said, "By the way, where is your fiancé?"

"Didn't I ask you to bring him along?"

Xu Youran got angry at the mention, "Don't mention him!"

"On the way, he said it was his first visit and he wanted to bring a gift, so he went to buy something."

"But he hasn't returned for a long time, and the time for our appointment was approaching, so I came first."

Already dissatisfied with Jiang Fan, Chen Silin criticized, "He can't even be punctual! What kind of person is this?"

Xu Youran was helpless.

Knowing it was his first visit, Jiang Fan was still late, leaving a bad impression on others.

Later, asking her to help would probably be difficult.

At this time, a servant came to report again, "Miss, a man named Jiang Fan, claims to be Miss Xu's fiancé."

Chen Silin said irritably, "Let him wait outside!"

While Xu Youran was angry, she couldn't bear to see Jiang Fan being neglected like this, so she softly said:

"Siling, he was just preparing something thoughtful, that's why he missed the time."

"Don't blame him."

Seeing Xu Youran so protective of him, Chen Silin got even more furious and said, "Fine, let him in!"

"I just have something to say to him!"

She always thought Xu Youran was forced into marriage with Jiang Fan.

Now it seemed Xu Youran had voluntarily done so.

This made her anxious, and she earnestly advised her:

"Youran, it's not that I'm saying you!

"Marriage is a major life event, how can you treat it so lightly?"

"Your stepmother already sees you as an eyesore and treats you badly; you should find a rich young master to marry, to ensure lifetime happiness."

"How could you act so foolishly and marry a mute?"

After being scolded like this, Xu Youran sighed softly, "It's actually very complicated."

She briefly explained her situation of marrying on behalf of her sister.

Chen Silin, being knowledgeable about the world, immediately understood and said irritably, "You're such a fool!"

"Your father, stepmother, and sister all conspired together, putting on a double act!"

"Your father and sister may not have any other motives, they are just considering the family or themselves."

"But your stepmother definitely wants to pin you down with a mute, ruining your entire life! How malicious she is!"

After learning the reason, Chen Silin was even more determined not to allow the two to get married.

Xu Youran, holding her aching head, knew that revealing the truth would lead to this outcome.

"Siling, although my union with Fan was an accident, we get along well. I can feel his sincerity and believe he will treat me well in the future."

Chen Silin poked her forehead angrily, "What's the use of sincerity?"

"Let me ask you, can his sincerity buy enough betrothal gifts?"

This...

Xu Youran was speechless.

If Jiang Fan could provide enough betrothal gifts, she wouldn't have thought of asking Chen Silin for help.

"If he can't even gather the betrothal gifts, how can he talk about giving you happiness?"

Chen Silin, looking at Xu Youran, couldn't help but feel sorry for her, tearfully said, "Youran, you are the most pitiful."

"Your beauty and character are unique, clearly, you could have a wonderful life, but you were forced to marry a mute in your sister's place!"

She clenched her fists, gritted her teeth, and said:

"I can't watch you fall into this fiery pit!"

"About the thirty thousand betrothal gifts, I won't help him no matter what!"

"I will not allow him to ruin your life!"

She decided to be the bad person!

At this moment.

The family servant tiptoed in and reported, "Miss, Young Master Jiang is here."

Chen Silin's eyes turned sharp, "Just in time!"

"I will make him retreat in the face of difficulties!"