If the proposal to publicly break off the engagement was Fang Zhou's, then his attitude would either be arrogant or calm and composed.

It would definitely not be this frightened expression and gaze.

At this moment, with Fang Zhou's "reminder", Xiao Yan realized this unreasonable aspect, and then, based on Fang Zhou's earlier explanation, she filled in the blanks on her own—he was forced to break off the engagement, which is why he had such an expression.

Because he was forced, he wouldn't say a single word throughout the whole process.

After coming to this conclusion, Xiao Yan trembled all over, her little mouth slightly open, her face showing an incredulous expression.

She didn't want to believe it, but the facts were right before her, unless Fang Zhou had considered this moment from the start and deliberately kept silent, deliberately showing that panicked and uneasy expression.

But is that possible?

Even Xiao Yan herself thought it was impossible, so the truth of matters was only one—Fang Zhou was indeed forced to break off the engagement.

And this was precisely the thing that Xiao Yan was unwilling to believe. All this time, to take revenge on Fang Zhou, she had endured countless hardships, not resting, not relaxing, relentlessly cultivating day and night, just to fight back at Fang Zhou.

Only for him to say he was forced, with a hidden reason, which was for her own good.

How could Xiao Yan accept that?

Seeing Xiao Yan looking so dumbfounded, Fang Zhou remained silent, but inside he sighed a big sigh of relief.

Back when he had just transmigrated and was brought by Li Ruyu to break off the engagement, he was completely dumbfounded.

He also discovered he had offended someone who seemed to have a protagonist's halo, so of course he was scared to death, not daring to speak a word, afraid that saying the wrong thing would cause his immediate demise.

Who knew that his cowardice at the time would result in this lethal blow to Xiao Yan now.

After quite some time, Xiao Yan came back to her senses, her voice trembling: "Th-this is just your one-sided statement, maybe you're just deceiving me."

"Heh, it seems you don't know my current status."

Fang Zhou chuckled softly and suddenly leaned closer to Xiao Yan: "I am now in the Golden Core Realm, leading the fourth largest organization in the Cultivation World, the number one marketplace, having close ties with the Righteous Alliance, chatting and laughing with the high officials of the Five Constants."

Xiao Yan was extremely surprised: "Are you trying to threaten me with your status?"

"Threaten you? I'm not that bored."

Fang Zhou said seriously: "What kind of status do I have, and what is your status now, do you think I need to deceive you? What do you have that's worth deceiving you about?"

Xiao Yan's chest heaved with anger, but she had to admit that Fang Zhou was right.

If he wasn't lying, with his status and power, there was indeed no need to deceive Xiao Yan, a rogue cultivator still being chased by the True Mother God Sect.

So could all of this really be a misunderstanding?

Han Li, who had been observing the entire time, suddenly spoke up: "You two are the most important people to me, I hope you can clear up the misunderstandings and not hurt each other."

Xiao Yan turned to look at Han Li, opened her mouth: "Sister, I…"

The truth was too cruel, her mind was now a mess, not knowing what to do.

If it really was a misunderstanding, then the humiliation the Xiao Family suffered was in vain.

If Fang Zhou really agreed to the Xuanji Sect for the safety of the Xiao and Fang families, Xiao Yan also had no face to hold him accountable.

Fang Zhou gestured for Beichen to release Xiao Yan, raised a hand to gently pat her shoulder, and said sincerely: "Becoming your fiancé, I'm actually quite happy too. I really like you, but destiny's trick left us fated but not meant to be. I just hope that if we can't be a couple, let's not become enemies because of misunderstandings."

Hearing Fang Zhou's sincere "confession," Xiao Yan's face turned red at once, and she quickly shook off Fang Zhou's hand, turned around, and flew away.

"Don't follow me, let me be alone."

Watching Xiao Yan's reaction, Fang Zhou knew it was settled.

With newspapers and Xiao Yan's own memories as proof, she couldn't refute Fang Zhou's words.

There were flaws, of course, like the people from Xuanji Sect. If Xiao Yan went to find them, she would surely come up with a different outcome.

However, Li Ruyu had long been missing, and Fang Zhou wouldn't let Xiao Yan, a very important alchemist, wander off.

After some time together, Fang Zhou believed Xiao Yan would accept this end.

Otherwise, she would never get her revenge.

Seeing Xiao Yan's reaction, Han Li also felt relieved, given her understanding of this younger sister, Xiao Yan likely already believed Fang Zhou's explanation, just unable to convince herself for now.

Give Xiao Yan some time, and she'll sort things out.

Having the misunderstanding cleared between the two most important people allowed Han Li to relax, as it was truly hard being caught in the middle.

Yet another matter quickly put Han Li on alert.

Fang Zhou and Xiao Yan were in a fiancé relationship; now that the misunderstanding was resolved, would they rekindle old feelings?

Han Li suddenly felt like she was shooting herself in the foot.

Having one Yu Qing was not enough; now there's also her own sister.

Under normal circumstances, although the misunderstanding was cleared, there would still be a gap in their hearts, making it impossible for them to like each other again.

But Han Li was sure of Fang Zhou's charm, not many women could resist it.

Xiao Yan was also an exceptionally outstanding beauty, and given their special relationship, who knows when sparks would fly and they'd entangle again.

Han Li knew very well Fang Zhou's somewhat "universal" affection.

"How wonderful, another beautiful confidant."

Han Li suddenly said, her tone as sour as having taken a sip of old pickle soup.

"Ah?"

Fang Zhou turned his head to look at her: "What are you saying?"

Seeing Fang Zhou's innocent look, Han Li suddenly felt a wave of anger.

She flew over and hugged Fang Zhou, blocking his mouth with her own before he could speak.

Fang Zhou's eyes widened in surprise—hey, your sister is not far away, isn't this need too much?

...

Xiao Yan hadn't flown far.

Although she had said she wanted to be left alone, when she was alone, she couldn't find peace, her whole mind was a jumble.

Alternating between nearly three years of hatred and the words Fang Zhou had spoken, crossing back and forth in her mind.

The ring on her hand suddenly projected a phantom, stopping before Xiao Yan.

"Medicine Lady…"

Xiao Yan looked at the phantom in front of her and said in a low voice, "What should I do?"

She couldn't decide if she should trust Fang Zhou, and could only seek help from the Medicine Lady.

The Medicine Lady not only guided her in cultivation and alchemy but also provided invaluable advice on many matters.

The Medicine Lady looked lovingly at her disciple, as if seeing a troubled granddaughter.

She raised her hand, placing it upon Xiao Yan's head, and smiled: "This kind of thing Grandmother can't give you an answer, but Grandmother can ascertain that man bears no malice towards you."

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback; the Medicine Lady possessed the ability to sense good and evil, and had once used it to help her avoid many dangers.

With the support of Han Li and the Medicine Lady, the two closest and most important allies beside Xiao Yan, the balance in her heart suddenly tilted.

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