What had happened, was that Rong Yuan had lifted Qin Xinran with his hands before throwing her into a pond full of koi fish. She almost drowned and her life was hanging on a thin thread for two full days, until she gave in crying that she would no longer challenge other talents with a higher cultivation than hers.

From then on, there was a shadow left behind in Qin Xinran’s heart. Every time she saw Rong Yuan, she would skirt around him instead. If she could not hide from his view, then she would try her best to avoid getting his attention. It could be seen how deep a scar Rong Yuan’s lesson had left on her.

“What do you mean I have a lover? I have yet to marry!” Gu Lingzhi was amused by Qin Xinran’s words.

“You are already engaged; marriage isn’t that far off.” Qin Xinran retorted. Regarding the firm and determined...