This turmoil, was certainly not because she had feelings for the man. In fact, deep down, Fang Lan still held no affection for the young master of the Jin Family. First, there was his relentless pursuit, following her around like a mangy dog, and then, when his appeal was fruitless, he even attempted a forced marriage.

Such a person... was utterly detestable!

If it were not for his persistence, she and Brother Wu wouldn't be in such a situation. Though logic told her that it couldn't all be blamed on Jin Ming, he was still the root cause.

Hence, Fang Lan was utterly exasperated with Jin Ming.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator, tying thorny branches to his body and standing outside her door, what on earth was happening?

"You, you go out and tell him to leave, I don't want to see him!" Fang Lan told her younger sister.

Fang Lu looked scared, "Why can't you go yourself?"

"I don't want to talk to him." Fang Lan knitted her fine eyebrows, looking at her sister, "Aren't you my biological sister?" she asked, pleadingly looking at Fang Lu.

Fang Lu couldn't hide her helplessness, ever since they were young, it was her big sister who had taken care of her. Her sister's love for her had been thorough, even more doting than their parents.

"Okay, I'll go..." Fang Lu pouted and reluctantly opened the door, saying to Jin Ming, "Hey, go, my sister doesn't want to see you."

Jin Ming looked up at Fang Lu, he knew that at that moment, Fang Lan was inevitably in the room watching. He saluted and said, "Little Lu, please tell your sister that I genuinely admit my mistake. I'm here to apologize to her."

"My sister doesn't accept your apology." Fang Lu said, "If it wasn't for you, why would my sister quarrel with Brother Wu? You destroyed other people's relationships! And don't you dare call me 'Little Lu', we're not that close!"

Jin Ming's face turned bitter, looking pitiful as he apologized repeatedly, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Second Miss Fang, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have done what I did. My dad already lectured me. If your sister doesn't forgive me, my father will break my legs... Second Miss Fang, could you please pass the message?" Jin Ming continually saluted to Fang Lu.

"You..." Fang Lu, still being a child who had never encountered such a situation, was at a loss.

At this moment, the door was pushed open again, Fang Lan, now with a cold face, came out and looked at Jin Ming with cold eyes,"You don't need to perform here. You're the young master of the Jin Family, who would dare to do anything to you? So, just leave. My sister and I will be leaving here today. I hope you keep your promises and not bother us again!"

A bitter, helpless smile appeared on Jin Ming's face. Looking at Fang Lan, he asked, "Can't you give me even the slightest chance, Fang Lan?"

Fang Lan shook her head at Jin Ming, "No."

"Very well..." With a wistful look in his eyes, Jin Ming clumsily bowed to Fang Lan whilst strapped with thorny branches, "I apologize to you once again for all the inconveniences I have caused."

Without waiting for Fang Lan to reply, he turned around to leave, walking as he said, "I'll send someone to escort you out of the Jin Family residence. Then... none of the Jin Family members will follow you to avoid causing you trouble any further. However, Fang Lan, if you are ever in need, I hope that the Jin Family can be of aid to you. You don't need to misconstrue, assume it as the Jin Family's compensation to you. If you do not wish to see me, I shall not show up in front of you."

Throughout, Jin Ming's voice was heavy with loss, but he never once looked back. The young Jin Ming didn't fully understand the principle of "letting go", but he also had his own pride.

Because he was too enamored before, he committed a mistake in a daze. But that doesn't mean that knowing the other party has no feelings for him, he could continue to persist obstinately.

And, so, Jin Ming left.

The Fang sisters looked at each other.

Fang Lu cautiously looked at her expressionless sister and gently called, "Sister?"

"Hmph!" There were complex emotions in Fang Lan's eyes, she emotionlessly said, "Let's go."

Just then, few servants walked in and bowed to the women. One of them said, "Miss Fang, these are the Foundation Establishment materials prepared for you by our family head!" He then handed over a dark ring.

A storage ring!

Foundation Establishment materials!

Fang Lu's eyes widened in shock, she couldn't help but swallow nervously...any of those were priceless treasures!

Although a storage ring was not a rare item in the Spirit Realm, not just anyone could own it. At least, Fang Lu had never seen a storage ring until now. No one in Fang Clan Town owned such a thing.

And Foundation Establishment Materials...weren't they what her sister had always yearned for?

With Foundation Establishment materials, Fang Lan could successfully transition into a true cultivator. Throughout the history of Fang Clan Town, only a few could ever reach the Foundation Establishment phase. If Fang Lan succeeded, she would become the pride of the Fang Clan Town.

By then...she would genuinely become a big shot.

Even being accepted by a major sect would not be an impossibility!

For the people of the Mortal Realm, Foundation Establishment means stepping into heaven. Similar for countless beings in the Spirit Realm, Foundation Establishment equally signified embarking on the path to heaven!

If she had the chance to advance to the Golden Core phase in the future... Fang Lu didn't even dare to dream about that kind of life.

Golden Core cultivators, even among the major sects, could have extremely high status and position.

Who knew that the Jin Family would stick to its word, even with her sister's rejection of Jin Ming's apology, they still sent over these objects.

Fang Lu couldn't help but look at her sister, shouting silently in her heart: Agree! Quickly agree! This is your chance to reach the skies in one step!

"I can't accept these," Fang Lan, upon seeing the ring at first glance, also revealed a hint of brilliance in her eyes...didn't she understand the worth of the storage ring and Foundation Establishment materials? She understood it better than Fang Lu!

But that's exactly why she couldn't accept them.

Hearing Fang Lan's refusal, Fang Lu suddenly froze, her joy immediately replaced by disappointment, she couldn't believe her eyes as she looked at her sister.

The Jin Family man, seeming to have expected Fang Lan's response, said with his head lowered, "This is the master's command, please don't make trouble for us servants. Also, the master has instructed that Miss Fang needn't feel any psychological pressure. The Jin Family will maintain secrecy. Apart from Miss Fang and Second Miss Fang, nobody will know."

Fang Lan, with her piercing gaze, again shook her head, "I won't accept undeserved rewards. The previous incident didn't cause any significant consequences, there's no reason for me to accept these from the Jin Family. So, please escort me out of here."

As she spoke, Fang Lan looked at Fang Lu, "Let's go."

Fang Lu sighed, not daring to say anything more, she regretfully followed her sister out.

The servants of the Jin Family tried to persuade her a few times, but Fang Lan was unswerving, refusing to accept anything from the Jin Family. After Fang Lan went to the door, although the servants had a helpless look on their faces, they didn't go after her.

Only after they reached the gate of the Jin Family did Fang Lan finally let out a sigh of relief.

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