Everyone fell silent upon hearing these words.
No wonder Jiang Fan couldn’t awaken; if they were Jiang Fan at this moment, who would have a clear conscience upon hearing such words?
Jiang Fan’s hand, which was pressed against Xu Youran’s face, trembled lightly.
The madness in his eyes diminished a little.
He was touched as well.
Venerate Xinnie and Bai Xin both urged him to return to where everything started, to question his true self and seek his path.
Yet, he remembered the Boundary Mountain, remembered Gong Caiyi, remembered Yue Mingzhu.
But he forgot about that girl in Lonely Boat City who, during his lowest time, handed him a small pouch of broken silver she’d saved over the years as a dowry for him to marry her.
With this hole in his heart, how can he validate his Dao?
Liu Qingxian’s eyelashes trembled, and she couldn’t help but feel sympathy. Although Xu Youran was nominally the main wife, did she ever receive the treatment due to a main wife?
Jiang Fan was either rushing around or on the way to rush somewhere.
His concern for her was less than any woman in the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.
For the first time, she had no intention of competing for favor and didn’t feel discomfort even at Jiang Fan and Xu Youran’s grand wedding.
This was Xu Youran’s overdue wedding.
It was what she deserved.
She took out a Jade Scroll, flowing with Sword Intent, full of the profound Supreme Sword Dao.
It was the swordsmanship inheritance she acquired from her dreams.
"Sister, I wish you and your husband a prosperous new marriage,"
"May you grow old together, forever united."
Fairy Yun Shang felt guilty, believing she had stolen Jiang Fan, which made Xu Youran feel neglected.
She apologetically plucked a tuft of fox fur, saying, "Sister, I also wish you both eternal happiness, watching over each other for life."
Xu Youran looked at the two women and, smiling, accepted their gifts:
"I do not resent Fan, nor blame you."
"I know Fan didn’t forget me intentionally; he’s just accustomed to having my world, which led him to overlook my presence."
"If he didn’t have me in his heart, he wouldn’t have failed in his Divinity Transformation."
Liu Qingxian, moved, said: "Sister..."
She never expected Xu Youran to be so magnanimous, forgiving even if life’s major events were forgotten.
Xu Youran held her hand, saying: "I know you’ve always harbored hostility towards me."
"But I’ve never intended to stop you and Jiang Fan."
"I rushed here today because someone told me Jiang Fan was about to fail in his Divinity Transformation, so I came to fill his void."
"Once he attains his Dao and transforms, I will still return to the underground world."
"Jiang Fan will be entrusted to you and Fairy Yun Shang to care for."
Liu Qingxian felt even more moved and ashamed.
She hadn’t understood before why Xu Youran insisted on asserting the position of the main wife and was always at odds with her.
Until she saw Yue Mingzhu depart in anguish, then Jiang Fan, in search of her, traversed two great states and went through several near-death experiences.
She finally understood Xu Youran’s dilemma.
Xu Youran wasn’t targeting anyone but hoped that when Jiang Fan wasn’t around,
the women by his side could have a leader to address their issues in a timely manner.
If Xu Youran had always been present, discovering Yue Mingzhu’s sorrow early and guiding her, perhaps Yue Mingzhu wouldn’t have gone to the edge of the cliff alone, nor plunged into the Ruin Continent.
And Gong Caiyi, Xu Youran would likely provide reasonable handling as the main wife, instead of letting her stay on the continent, forcing Jiang Fan to visit.
The women around Jiang Fan were like a scattered sand; no one could manage anyone.
It was ridiculous that she always wanted to oppose Xu Youran and try to replace Xu Youran.
But she’d never done something that a main wife should do.
"Sister, don’t go back to the underground world; stay by Fan’s side."
"You are the one Fan needs the most."
She was completely convinced by Xu Youran.
Xu Youran gave a faint smile and didn’t answer, then turned to look at Fairy Yun Shang:
"You, I blame even less."
"Fan is always busy, and only by your side can he relieve stress."
"However, be moderate; last time during the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s grand ceremony, it was heard that you two stayed in bed for three days and nights, which was a bit extravagant."