The lanterns carry the emotions of Lingyi people. When the lanterns slowly flow down the Lingyi River, their thoughts also reach the distance.
That night, for some unknown reason, Baili Xingyu and Canyue held Long Yu's arms from both sides, but Long Yu didn't break free. It's just that Long Yu couldn't help but feel a little confused at that time: Who are the people around him...
After the light of Lingyi Pagoda dissipated, the lantern festival also came to an end. But when Jiang Jian found Long Yu again, Long Yu found that Jiang Jian's eyes were red and he seemed to be crying.
Just when Long Yu still didn't understand why Jiang Jian was like this, Can Yue guessed most of the reasons. Because what can make a swordsman like Jiang Jian shed tears, if it's not separation between life and death, would be love and hatred.
Long Yu was slightly stunned: "Jiang Jian, what's wrong with you?"
"Boss, Lin Qiaoer, she, she..." Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Jian's mood began to become unstable.
"Well? Don't do this. The only thing that can wet a swordsman's clothes is blood." Long Yu put his hand on Jiang Jian's shoulder, "Whatever it is, tell me. If I can help you, I will naturally help you."
Jiang Jian said tremblingly: "Last night, she gave me a red spiritual begonia flower..." After saying this, Jiang Jian's eyes became slightly redder and swollen.
Before Long Yu could understand, Waning Yue and Baili Xingyu beside him were silent: "If you see the flowers but not the leaves, then the flowers and leaves will never be seen."
Seeing Long Yu's confusion, Cangyue said: "The Linghaitang flower is a very special spiritual plant. It is not like other flowers, where the leaves and flowers appear at the same time in a certain season. The red Linghaitang flower appears after the leaves fall. , the flowers will bloom; and only after the flowers wither and wither, new leaves will grow. It seems that Miss Qiaoer doesn't want to see him again."
Only then did Long Yu understand. For a long time, Long Yu didn't know how to comfort Jiang Jian at this time, so he asked with the idea of changing the subject: "Jiang Jian, what are your plans in the future..."
"Boss, I want to follow you. The old beggar by the Lingyi River said, let me follow you. Maybe there will be a chance in the future."
It's just that Long Yu didn't notice the old beggar on the bank of Lingyi River that Jiang Jian just mentioned. Seeing that Jiang Jian was determined, Long Yu didn't refuse anymore. Instead, he took out a bottle of wine that Fang Lanmeng gave him when he was about to leave the different space: "This is the best wine, try it."
Jiang Jian has been drinking wine for several years, so he naturally knows that this pot of wine is definitely a rare wine, but this time when he raised his head to drink, Jiang Jian felt bitter.
Jiang Jian, who was usually not drunk after a thousand cups of wine, was drunk today. It was not because he was drunk, but when he raised his head, Jiang Jian chose to get drunk and slowly fell asleep in dizziness.
After Long Yu placed Jiang Jian in the inn, he went to the City Lord's Mansion according to Lin Guorui's invitation.
"City Lord." Long Yu saluted.
"Young master, there is no need to be polite. I asked you to come here to ask you what your plans are next?" Lin Guorui asked, but at this moment, Lin Guorui looked a bit older.
Long Yu, like other people in the middle and upper levels of Lingyi City, had just received new news: Lin Guorui voluntarily resigned as city lord, and the new city lord would be selected by several ancestors of the Lin family at the city lord's ceremony the next day.
"I have been practicing outside for a long time, and now I need to return to Xuehan Sect to consolidate what I have learned along the way."
"Oh?" Lin Guorui nodded, "I wonder how long it will take for Mr. Long to return to Lingyi City after you leave?"
Long Yu shook his head: "I don't know."
"Does Brother Long have any plans to start a family?"
When Lin Guorui asked this, Canyue and Baili Xingyu felt inexplicably nervous.
"No, the experience of the past few days has made me understand the importance of strength. As for starting a family, I think it should be based on sufficient strength as a prerequisite." Long Yu said in a calm tone.
"Since ancient times, it has been said that when you start a family and start a career, you naturally start a family first and then a career." Lin Guorui changed the topic and said, "If Mr. Long is willing, you can choose any of the young women from my Lin family."
"Hmph, it sounds like you have many beautiful women in the Lin family." Canyue muttered, "Master Long wants to choose a concubine!"
Hearing Can Yue's strange muttering, Long Yu was slightly lost in thought for a moment, and then said: "Don't talk nonsense."
"Brother Long, have you figured it out?"
"No, no, no, City Lord Xie, this junior still wants to improve his own strength first."
Long Yu has always been unwilling to take a step back and taint the world in this matter.
At this moment, a guard came to the city lord's mansion in a panic: "Report to the city lord, the order from our ancestors has come down!"
Long Yu looked and saw that the guard was holding a scroll wrapped in spiritual power with both hands and handed it to Lin Guorui.
As the current number one person in the Lin family, excluding his ancestors, and as the previous city lord, Lin Guorui is naturally qualified to know tomorrow's arrangements in advance as long as the new city lord has not been officially announced.
Long Yu knew that he had not yet learned the contents of the scroll, so he wanted to leave the city lord's mansion, but Lin Guorui said that Long Yu was not an outsider.
The city lord Lin Guorui slowly sat in the city lord's position, holding the recorded scroll tightly in his hand.
This scroll undoubtedly carries the fate of the city and also touches Lin Guorui's heart. He took a deep breath and carefully opened the scroll.
The words in the scroll were displayed in front of Lin Guorui one by one. The more he read, the more worried he became, because several ancestors attributed more responsibilities to Lin Guorui in this scroll. Lin Guorui knew that this was inevitable, but what Lin Guorui was more afraid of was not himself, but Lin Qiaoer being affected.
Lingyi Ancient City has strict inheritance rules, but this time there have been some changes. Several ancestors unanimously agreed to appoint Lin Qiaoer as the next city lord, which surprised him. Will Lin Qiaoer, his daughter, this sick girl who has been a sick girl for thirty years in his eyes, finally become the next master of this city?
Lin Guorui thought over and over in his mind. On the one hand, he was proud of his daughter's achievements, but on the other hand, he was worried about her future. However, he then thought about it, this was also the trust and respect that several ancestors had for Qiaoer. In this case, as a father, he must fully support his daughter.
In this way, Lin Guorui's mood gradually changed from worry to joy. He decided to help his daughter and face the challenges of the future together. And this ancient city may shine even brighter because of Lin Qiaoer's leadership.
From then on, Lin Guorui knew that he and Lin Qiaoer would start a new journey together. While improving his own strength, he leads the city.
In this process, Lin Guorui will naturally continue to teach his daughter and explore her potential. And Lin Qiaoer lived up to expectations, showing amazing talent and management capabilities.
With their joint efforts, the city became more prosperous. And Lin Qiaoer finally became the real city lord. She continued the glory of the city and left her own mark.
Several years have passed, and Lin Qiaoer has become a mature leader, taking on the heavy responsibility of managing the city on his own. Lin Guorui also safely handed over the city lord's scepter to her, while he took a back seat and enjoyed his old age. He would often think back to that fateful day, when he opened the scroll and saw the moment when his daughter was appointed Lord of the City. At that moment, his mood changed from worry to joy, and finally to pride and emotion.
In the hearts of Lin Guorui and the successive city lords over the endless years, this city is not just a simple existence, it is the inheritance and responsibility of their family.
Lin Guorui believes that his daughter can shoulder this important task and lead the city to a more glorious future. But now, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief and let go of the heavy burden of being the city lord.
Looking back on the past, Lin Guorui always believed that his daughter's growth and the city's prosperity complemented each other. Lin Qiaoer has shown extraordinary talent and wisdom since he was a child, which is something he has always been proud of. Now, she was about to become an outstanding city lord. As a father, how could Lin Guorui not have mixed feelings in his heart.
Time flies by, and when a new day arrives, on the top of Lingyi Mountain, the Lingyi Tower stands majestically. In the square in front of the tower, the Lin family held a grand ceremony to confer the new city lord.
The morning sunshine filled the wide square, and ten thousand doves circled in the sky, symbolizing peace and tranquility.
Lin Qiaoer, a girl who grew up under the expectation of everyone in the Lin family, stood in the center of the square, her eyes shining with determination. She wore the traditional dark green robe of the Lin family and held the family crest, which was an emerald green jade pendant with the word "Lin" engraved on it. Her elegance and calmness made the whole ceremony more solemn and sacred.
The ceremony begins:
The first was to pay homage to the ancestors. Lin Qiaoer respectfully hung the jade pendant in front of the ancestor's tablet. At that moment, the entire square was silent, with only the melodious ancient music echoing in the air. Everyone present bowed their heads solemnly and respectfully. They prayed to their ancestors and reported this important moment to their ancestors.
Next comes the ceremony to confer the city lord:
Lin Qiaoer's father, the head of the Lin family, carefully handed over the city lord's seal to her. It was a piece of golden jade with a soaring phoenix engraved on it, symbolizing endless power and noble status. The moment Lin Qiaoer took over the seal, all the attention was focused on her.
Then comes the oath-taking session. Lin Qiaoer held up the seal of the city lord and announced to the audience firmly: "I, Lin Qiaoer, will live up to the family's trust and guard Lingyi City so that peace and tranquility will last forever." Her voice echoed in the mountains, and every word was clearly conveyed. into everyone's ears.
Finally there is the celebration ceremony. Everyone in the Lin family released the spirit wind bouquets in their hands, and the colorful bouquets flew in the sky, symbolizing that Lin Qiaoer's future was full of infinite possibilities and hopes. Everyone in the square congratulated Lin Qiaoer, and their smiles were as warm as the spring breeze.
The whole ceremony ended in a warm and solemn atmosphere. Lingyi Pagoda looks more majestic and sacred in the sun, as if it has witnessed the solemnity and glory of this moment. Lin Qiaoer also officially became the Lord of Lingyi City on this memorable day. She will shoulder the important task of protecting this ancient city with her wisdom and courage.
But from beginning to end, Long Yu didn't see Jiang Jian...
