Chapter 52

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Chapter 52: The Sixth Woman

Regarding everything that had occurred at the manor, Zhou Luo was not aware.

It was just about half an hour after he returned home that Lin Zhi Wei visited again, bringing along the unconscious Bai Zhi Yan.

Zhou Luo immediately ordered all his wives and concubines to take her into the room.

Lin Zhi Wei remained in his intrinsically formidable appearance; he stared at Zhou Luo and said coldly, "Why were you at Lin Dao Ming’s manor?"

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Luo knew that the matter should have been resolved.

He guessed that Lin Dao Ming’s side would conceal his true purpose for coming to the manor, so he lied, "My Concubine was kidnapped, so of course I had to go and search for her. I happened to arrive at his manor, intending to ask about it, but the other party didn’t know anything either, so I left…"

Zhou Luo shifted the entire affair onto Lin Dao Ming, and asserted that he was merely passing by and had no idea what was really happening.

Lin Zhi Wei wore a deeply suspicious expression, but truly could not find any evidence.

Moreover, that thief was already dead, and Lin Dao Ming stated that he had only stumbled upon the thief’s tracks by chance, which led him to take action.

Anyway, Si Wu had no witness; whatever he said was acceptable.

If Lin Dao Ming were just a minor figure, he might have taken him away for interrogation immediately.

But the man was not only an eighth level Qi Refinement cultivator, but also a spiritual symbol master, and he belonged to the Great Elder faction; he really could not do that.

In the end, Lin Zhi Wei did not ask any more questions and departed with his men.

Afterwards, during the investigation, the family discovered that the thief was actually a disciple of the Hehuan Sect, an evil cult.

Thus, they naturally concluded that the other party had intended to abduct Bai Zhi Yan for improving cultivation.

After all, she was the only outsider in the Lin Family and possessed Sixth Grade spiritual roots.

As for how he had infiltrated the family, it was all unknown.

Anyway, since this incident had not caused severe harm, the family did not continue probing it.

Just a while later, Lin Dao Ming was suddenly reassigned to the spiritual mine.

Of course, these were all subsequent events.

In the room, Zhou Luo waited quietly for the other to awaken, as he silently placed that bottle of Bone Corruption Powder into his backpack.

Fortunately, kidnapping Bai Zhi Yan this time was not Lin Dao Ming’s idea.

That was why he had acted so resolutely.

Presumably, he was being used by someone else and did not know Bai Zhi Yan’s true identity.

Regardless, this affair progressed more smoothly than imagined.

Especially since it had not impacted him personally yet.

At that moment, Bai Zhi Yan’s eyelashes fluttered slightly; she suddenly opened her eyes.

Seeing Zhou Luo right beside her, she instinctively sprang up from the bed, threw her arms around him, and sobbed uncontrollably, "I’d thought I would never see you again."

Zhou Luo gently patted her back and said tenderly, "It’s all right now."

But this made Bai Zhi Yan cry even louder.

Previously, she had woken up once.

Then she found herself brought to an unfamiliar room.

When she realized she had been kidnapped, she recalled the painful memories from before.

Endless fear and despair enveloped her heart; before she could react, her captor forced a potion down her throat, and then she lost consciousness.

Originally, she thought she was about to fall back into a living hell for the rest of her life, but when she opened her eyes, she saw Zhou Luo’s familiar face.

Instantly, countless complex emotions flooded over her; she could no longer hold back and completely lost control of her feelings.

At this moment, it seemed she wanted to vent all her grievances and fears.

Zhou Luo let her cry until her voice gradually subdued.

"Such things will never happen again in the future," Zhou Luo continued to comfort her.

At this point, Bai Zhi Yan suddenly lifted her head, looked at him with red eyes, and said in a choked voice, "Zhou Luo, marry me!"

During her time at Zhou Garden, her relationship with Zhou Luo had grown increasingly close, and her heart had gradually come to depend on this perfect man.

Originally, she was still struggling with whether her feelings for him were genuine affection.

But at this moment, after going through such a major upheaval, she suddenly realized she could no longer live without him.

If this wasn’t affection, she didn’t know what was.

Zhou Luo’s expression froze momentarily.

He hadn’t expected her to say such a thing.

His gaze soft, he extended his right hand, gently wiped her tears, and asked calmly, "Are you sure?"

"Mhm," Bai Zhi Yan said with a determined look.

Bai Zhi Yan’s decision was unexpected yet reasonable.

Since she was devoted to him, Zhou Luo naturally would not refuse.

After Bai Zhi Yan woke up, the cultivator that Lin Zhi Wei had left at Zhou Garden inquired about some matters as per routine.

Still, nothing was gained.

As long as Bai Zhi Yan firmly insisted she had been kidnapped and taken to Maple Leaf City, the family certainly wouldn’t be able to continue the investigation.

As for sending people to verify the truth of Bai Zhi Yan’s words.

Zhou Luo believed the family wouldn’t go to such great lengths.

After all, this matter involved the important figure Lin Dao Ming himself.

He thought it would all be smoothed over and minimized in the end.

That night in the room, Zhou Luo and Bai Zhi Yan sat side by side on the edge of the bed.

"Zhou Luo, shouldn’t marriage have a ceremony?" Bai Zhi Yan asked timidly.

"Arranging one now would be abrupt, but don’t worry, I’ll make up for it later when I get the chance," Zhou Luo said, holding her fair and soft small hand.

"Mhm, so from now on… should I call you… husband?" Bai Zhi Yan asked in a nervous voice.

"Of course."

Zhou Luo turned sideways, gazing at her with a smile at the corner of his lips.

Under the candlelight, Bai Zhi Yan’s exquisitely perfect face showed a light blush, evoking a strong desire to protect her.

"Wife, we should rest now."

Zhou Luo’s mellow voice rang out slowly; he moved his left hand slightly, and the candlelight quietly went out.

In the darkness, he placed a hand on the slender part of her waist and then leaned down onto her.

"Husband… mmm…"

…

The next morning.

Sunlight streamed through the window onto the comfortable quilt. Zhou Luo opened his eyes slightly to see a fair and slender arm.

Bai Zhi Yan was wrapped in the quilt, hugging his neck, as adorable as a little kitten.

As had happened many mornings, her leg rested on Zhou Luo.

But this time, neither of them minded it.

Zhou Luo thoughtfully tucked the quilt over her, leaned down to kiss her forehead gently, and softly moved her hand onto the pillow.

Just as he was about to get up, Bai Zhi Yan suddenly reached out and grasped him.

Zhou Luo turned his head to look.

He caught sight of her glancing at him shyly, her bright and beautiful eyes soft like water. She called out, "Husband."

The bewitching voice caused Zhou Luo’s heart to stir involuntarily.

The corner of his mouth curved upward, and he lay back down.

In a previous life, Zhou Luo had heard someone say that women are like fortresses.

When the gates stand wide open, the only thing to do is charge in on horseback.

By nearly noon, this fortress gradually quieted.

Zhou Luo gently held her in his embrace and tenderly stroked her fair and delicate face.

Bai Zhi Yan seemed to enjoy the feel of the caress; she squinted her eyes with a lazy expression, pressed closely against Zhou Luo, and savored the sweet taste of love.

"Husband, I want to have a baby for you."

After a long while, Bai Zhi Yan suddenly spoke.

She had always loved children, and now that she and Zhou Luo were naturally together, the first idea that crossed her mind was to have a child of their own.

Zhou Luo chuckled and patted her small head. "Then I’ll have to work harder."

Hearing these words, Bai Zhi Yan flushed red and buried her head in his chest.