When Lin Qianxuan came to his senses, he was already in that familiar corner of the city.

This seemed to be a secluded alley, dilapidated, littered with garbage, and filled with dirt and chaos.

Lin Qianxuan extended his divine thought and instantly perceived everything within a radius of over two hundred kilometers.

At this moment, he also saw Zhang Juan, who was rapidly escaping. Her direction was precisely towards here.

And behind Zhang Juan, there were also five figures in pursuit.

The five were at most Tier Three in strength, theoretically posing no threat to Zhang Juan, and might not even be able to break through her defense.

But Zhang Juan's current situation was special; under the conflict of superpowers, she could no longer afford to be attacked or to randomly strike and disrupt the balance.

Otherwise, she wouldn't even need anyone else to make a move; her own genes would simply disintegrate.

Suddenly, Zhang Juan paused, her gaze directed at the man blocking her path in front.

The man wore a clean, casual outfit, strikingly handsome, and for some reason, she felt a sense of familiarity. At this moment, this man was staring at her in a daze, seemingly confirming something.

Zhang Juan roughly understood that her current appearance was indeed a spectacle, and she could understand the other's surprise.

After two seconds of confirming the other was not an enemy blocking her path, she intended to bypass him and continue her escape.

Just as Zhang Juan moved past Lin Qianxuan, Lin Qianxuan suddenly spoke, "That way is a dead end."

"Hmm?" Zhang Juan was stunned for a moment, then said, "Thanks for the warning."

Then she was about to leave again.

Unfortunately, this delay allowed the five pursuers to arrive.

"Witch, do you think you can still escape?"

A figure blocked Zhang Juan's path, one of the five in pursuit.

Meanwhile, the remaining four figures appeared quickly around on hoverboards.

They all held weapons, but none initiated an attack first, each showing considerable caution.

After all, she was the Witch of the Lower City District. Even if there seemed to be something wrong with her body now, they were still somewhat apprehensive.

Leading them was a sturdy man named Shariel, possessing the superpower to partially transform his body into a plasma state.

He glanced at Lin Qianxuan, his expression becoming serious.

No interference value detected, but the energy level reaction was exaggerated, seemingly above Palace Level?

Even if he wasn't a Tier Four superpower user, his strength might still be terrifyingly strong, coupled with his glamorous attire. He might well be a playboy from the Upper City looking for thrills!

"It seems you really aren't afraid of death. I originally didn't want to dirty my hands..." Zhang Juan said coldly, a bit displeased.

She had decided to make a move, hoping not to excessively trigger the conflict within her body, or else her life might end early...

Just as Zhang Juan raised her hand, Lin Qianxuan spoke up, "Leave it to me."

Zhang Juan didn't understand why this stranger she had just met would say such a thing.

Shariel on the opposite side exchanged a glance with his teammates, preparing to discourage Lin Qianxuan from meddling.

But he had no opportunity to speak.

Lin Qianxuan had already made his move.

The True Flame had unknowingly ignited the five's bodies, and in an instant, they turned to flying ash, without the chance to utter last words, or even make a struggle.

Using Dao Realm cultivation against the highest Tier Three elite superpower users, even letting them react would be a kind of mistake.

Zhang Juan's expression subtly changed, that familiar feeling, could this young man before her be a Legend?

Lin Qianxuan gazed at Zhang Juan, her aura that was about to dissipate had now connected with his own.

In the dark, he also felt a new talent awakening within himself.

"A new Legend from the Upper City? Why haven't I heard of you? Who sent you?" Zhang Juan asked Lin Qianxuan in confusion.

She subjectively believed that Lin Qianxuan had come for her, perhaps sent by those self-imposing characters from the Upper City to persuade her to join the Upper City.

Although she despised the Upper City's high-and-mighty attitude, as they sent someone to help solve a big trouble, she couldn't still give them a sour face like before; she had to consider a response for them to report back.

Lin Qianxuan didn't answer Zhang Juan's questions, just looked at Zhang Juan with intense eyes.

He thought he could just like in the game, come up and use a series of tactics to launch an attack, making Zhang Juan powerless to resist.

But in reality, he found out he was wrong.

Seeing her current state, his heart was filled with indescribable melancholy and heartache.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Zhang Juan was somewhat angry, feeling pitied.

After years of struggle, what she couldn't stand the most was this condescending attitude and look.

Otherwise, she would have obediently accepted Upper City's offer of amnesty and gone to the Holy City to enjoy life.

"What... happened to you..." Lin Qianxuan opened his mouth, his voice inadvertently choking, his eyes already brimming with tears.

He couldn't control it, really couldn't.

Past memories surfaced one by one, those dear childhood and teenage times, seeing her current tragic state.

Self-blame, heartache, and a series of emotions welled up.

Zhang Juan paused, realizing something wasn't right.

She seriously looked at Lin Qianxuan, whose eyes were slightly tearful, and an unbelievable thought suddenly arose in her mind.

Those deeply buried memories seemed to surge forth as well.

Was it him?

How could it be?

No, please don't be him, he must not see me like this...

The thought of escaping surged in her heart, but before Zhang Juan could think further, she found herself embraced.

"Sorry, sorry, sorry... I came late."

Lin Qianxuan apologized three times, even though none of this was his fault, he still felt very guilty.

Clearly, from the same background, he was able to finish college peacefully, while she had to endure such hardship and pain.

Zhang Juan's body trembled slightly; she had confirmed that it was him, the one she had always held dear in her heart, that remaining piece of beauty.

She never thought she would see him again, and yet he recognized her despite her changed appearance and saved her at the first moment, embracing her without disdain.

Zhang Juan was somewhat flustered; she wanted to tell him he got the wrong person, wanting to distance herself to avoid causing him unnecessary trouble.

But she couldn't say it; she cherished the warmth from him, enjoying his care.

In an instant, she seemed to have returned to decades ago.

Yet she quickly returned to reality; in her current state, how could she involve him too much?

Steel herself, she trembled softly: "Sir, you might have mistaken me for someone else?"

Heavens knew how painful it was for her to say that, her teeth were chattering, and her eyes glistened with tears.

And hearing those words, Lin Qianxuan felt even more guilty.

Feeling it was he who failed to give her enough sense of safety, failing to protect her, making her endure such grievances.

Lin Qianxuan couldn't hold back his tears, gently saying: "I'm sorry!"

"Don't cry, you shouldn't cry, I'm not crying! You're a man! Be strong!"

Zhang Juan could no longer restrain herself, reaching out to wipe Lin Qianxuan's tears, only to hesitate seeing her rough and ugly palms.

Lin Qianxuan held her hand, placing it directly on his face, his tears wetting her palm but also warming her heart.

Zhang Juan finally understood at this moment, no matter how she transformed, she was the same in his heart.

At this moment, she could no longer feign indifference, nor could she pretend to be harsh.

"Okay, I won't cry." Lin Qianxuan restrained his emotions.

This scene was just like when Zhang Juan protected him years ago and got bitten by a dog.

Not only did she not complain about her misfortune, but she comforted Lin Qianxuan instead.

Only in front of her would Lin Qianxuan reveal this side of himself.

"You've gotten prettier." Zhang Juan spoke softly: "I almost didn't recognize you, yet you instantly recognized me."

"I cheated." Lin Qianxuan said.

If not for "String of Destiny," he might not have been able to recognize her right away, at most feeling familiar, but definitely wouldn't have connected the dots.

Zhang Juan didn't understand what Lin Qianxuan meant by cheating, but it wasn't important now.

This kid had always been silly since young, the reunion moment, he had to say something foolish.

Zhang Juan gently patted Lin Qianxuan's back, calming his emotions. After a while, she said: "Are you okay now? How long will you hold me?"

"Having not seen you for so long, if possible, naturally it's longer."

Despite saying so, Lin Qianxuan let go.

"You never used to say such things to girls." Zhang Juan teased: "How many girlfriends have you had?"

Even she didn't understand why she asked this, maybe probing, maybe wanting to completely dismiss her unrealistic hopes.

According to typical strategy, Lin Qianxuan wouldn't tell the truth; he should deceive Zhang Juan, and smoothly achieve a hundred percent completion in strategy.

But now he seemed speechless.

Not for any other reason, simply feeling that deceiving her again was too unfair to her.

As for the strategy thing, with his understanding of her, he thought he could manage without deceit.

"I currently have three girlfriends." Lin Qianxuan hesitated slightly then confessed.

Not that he dated three, but had three girlfriends.

Hearing this, Zhang Juan's face first dimmed, then showed shock and surprise.

"Lin Qianxuan?" Zhang Juan asked in disbelief.

"It's me, Sister Juan." Lin Qianxuan nodded.

"You've got three girlfriends?" Zhang Juan asked wide-eyed.

The intensity of her compound-eye's enlarged pupils was frightening, if not Lin Qianxuan, a normal person's trypophobia would act up.

"Not really three girlfriends… we're all willing… um… free love…" Lin Qianxuan said somewhat awkwardly.

Though he employed some tactics during strategy, the resultant outcome was presumably good.

"Indeed... with your strength level, having several women is normal, just the change is truly drastic..."

Zhang Juan opened her mouth, eventually accepting the fact.

She just couldn't accept the pure-flawless white moonlight had such a stark contrast.

However, somewhat okay, just affected by societal corruption, minor ethical fallacy, not a major issue.

Overall, he was still likable as before, even more adorable.

"Sister Juan, I came specifically to find you this time." Lin Qianxuan gazed at Zhang Juan: "I employed some fate-like method, knowing you might face disaster, and ventured here to help."

Zhang Juan was moved, saying: "Thank you."

"Oh, besides this, there is another important matter." Lin Qianxuan seemed to have recalled something, thus he spoke.

"What is it?" Zhang Juan asked in confusion.

Lin Qianxuan retrieved a box holding a ring, kneeled on one knee, holding the ring box: "Proposing to you!"

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