Ye Lingyuan gently poked her forehead and said, "My Lin'er has finally opened her eyes!"
Zi Linling felt a little embarrassed.
It seemed she had not only misunderstood Zhan Lanxinghun but also underestimated Ye Lingyuan's intelligence.
"Ye Lingyuan, I..."
As she was about to apologize, two slender fingers covered her lips.
"Silly girl, we never want to say those words between us!" Ye Lingyuan looked down at her and said with a doting smile.
His warm breath sprinkled on her forehead, instantly causing a blush to creep up her face.
Zi Linling's earlobes grew slightly warm, and it felt as if a little deer was rampaging in her chest.
She swallowed with a soft gulp, changing the subject. "Let's quickly take the remains and leave! If the Shangguan family finds out, it will be troublesome!"
"Mm!"
Ye Lingyuan responded absentmindedly, his gaze still as hazy as ever.
Zi Linling nudged him with a hint of annoyance.
After all, showing affection in someone else's tomb was already improper, and to flirt further would be a grave sin.
"I'll go and collect the Heavenly Venerable's remains!"
She said, then ran towards Xi Zhihe's remains.
Ye Lingyuan only then snapped back to reality, watching Zi Linling flee, a smile curving his lips.
"Lin'er, I'll do it."
As his voice fell, Zi Linling discovered that Xi Zhihe's remains were resisting her attempt to collect them!
Forget it!
Although she had grown from a wisp of a soul clone of her mother, Feng Liqi, she didn't possess the aura of a guardian.
If it weren't for the other half of Ye Lingyuan's heart within her, she might have been directly ejected from the barrier.
"You do it! He won't let me touch it!"
Zi Linling took a step back, making way for Ye Lingyuan, and said with a hint of reluctance.
Ye Lingyuan smiled and waved his hand, and Xi Zhihe's remains were collected into the Nine Dragon Ring.
"Alright, let's go out!"
As he spoke, he reached out and put his arm around Zi Linling's waist, leading her out of the tomb.
Outside the Heavenly Venerable's tomb, a large group of people from the Shangguan family had already gathered, with Shangguan Yulin among them.
"Father, they've been inside for three days and three nights, why haven't they come out yet?"
Shangguan Yulin anxiously looked at the entrance and exit of the tomb, speaking to the middle-aged man beside him.
This middle-aged man was slightly stout, but the aura emanating from him clearly indicated that he was a Half-step God King realm expert.
This middle-aged man was named Shangguan Lincang, the current patriarch of the Shangguan family and Shangguan Yulin's father.
"Child, be patient. Since our ancestor has given us a hint, we should just wait quietly."
"But, Father..."
"Yulin, when did you become so impatient? How can I trust you with the management of the Shangguan family like this?"
Shangguan Lincang's voice held a trace of sternness.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yulin shivered.
He quickly apologized, "Father, your son is wrong! Your son shouldn't have been so anxious and lost his usual calm."
Shangguan Lincang's expression softened, and he reprimanded, "Yulin, since our ancestor appeared in your dream, it means this is your fortune. Therefore, you must remain calm to be unfazed by changes and not panic when encountering matters, do you understand?"
Shangguan Yulin respectfully replied, "Father, your son has noted it!"
A look of relief appeared on Shangguan Lincang's face. He said, "When the other party comes out later, be sure not to lose your courtesy. Otherwise, you might not gain the fortune and could even implicate the entire Shangguan family, understand?"
Shangguan Yulin nodded vigorously, "Your son remembers, Father!"
"Mm!"
Shangguan Lincang nodded and continued to gaze at the entrance and exit of the tomb.
After being reprimanded, Shangguan Yulin also calmed his impatience and waited with peace of mind.
A moment later, Zi Linling and Ye Lingyuan finally appeared in everyone's sight.
Seeing the large group of Shangguan family members, Ye Lingyuan's handsome eyebrows couldn't help but arch, but he quickly regained his composure.
Zi Linling also frowned subtly, then became as calm as Ye Lingyuan.
The two continued forward, and soon stood opposite Shangguan Lincang and Shangguan Yulin.
With everyone's eyes on them, both sides fell silent.
Finally, Shangguan Lincang spoke first, "Two fellow cultivators, you have worked hard!"
Ye Lingyuan said indifferently, "If you have something to say, just say it. I don't like to beat around the bush!"
Shangguan Lincang quickly explained, "Two fellow cultivators, please rest assured, we are not pursuing you for trespassing into the Heavenly Venerable's tomb. It's just that my son Yulin received instructions from our ancestor in a dream, so we are waiting here for your return."
With his explanation, both Zi Linling and Ye Lingyuan's gazes fell on Shangguan Yulin.
Since both of them knew Shangguan Yulin, there was no need for identification.
Just as Ye Lingyuan was about to speak, Zi Linling secretly tugged his sleeve, stopping him.
Zi Linling then stepped forward herself, looked at Shangguan Yulin, and said with a smile, "It seems young master Shangguan is quite favored by your ancestor. He even dreams to tell you everything!"
Shangguan Yulin quickly cupped his hands and said, "Miss Zi jokes! How can I, Yulin, be so deserving? It is merely the blessings of our ancestors!"
Zi Linling chuckled, "Even with ancestral blessings, one must have the fortune to receive them, right?"
Without waiting for Shangguan Yulin to reply, she continued, "Go on, what has your ancestor told you this time?"
She had already learned from Ye Lingyuan about Shangguan Yulin being told by his ancestor in a dream last time, so she was a little more interested in this dream revelation.
Shangguan Yulin cupped his hands again and said, "To be honest, Miss Zi, three years ago, our ancestor dreamt to tell me about the imminent arrival of Prince Ye and Miss Zi. He left behind images of the two of you, informed me of the exact time and location of your arrival, and repeatedly emphasized that you two are the destined benefactors of Yulin, asking me to be close to you."
"Then, three days ago, our ancestor dreamt to tell me again that the two benefactors had entered the Heavenly Venerable's tomb, and asked me to bring my family to await your return again."
"Oh?"
Zi Linling smiled and said, "Awaiting us for what? Don't tell me you want to fight us because we trespassed into the Heavenly Venerable's tomb?"
Shangguan Yulin quickly replied, "Miss Zi, please don't misunderstand. We have no intention of fighting the two benefactors. It's just that our ancestor dreamt to inform me that when the two benefactors return from the tomb, they will bring great fortune to Yulin, hence I am to wait here respectfully."
Zi Linling glanced at Ye Lingyuan before continuing, "Your ancestor is quite interesting, being so adept at sending dreams. Indeed, we have brought what you need, but before that, I have a few questions for you."
Shangguan Yulin respectfully said, "Miss Zi, please ask anything you wish. Yulin will certainly answer truthfully!"