"Little Lin, you can't keep avoiding cultivation like this. You have to listen to me," the elderly woman reprimanded, quickly tensing up the harmonious atmosphere. "Now that the world's primal qi has returned, if you don't cultivate, you'll be wasting an amazing opportunity."0

Shen Qianlin's expression darkened as she gazed out the window, lost in thought.0

"After all, you're—"0

"According to sect traditions, I should have the freedom to choose my own path in life," Shen Qianlin softly replied, her eyes glimmering. "We were all just ordinary people to begin with. I want to stay normal, find a partner who also doesn't cultivate, get married, have children, and live an ordinary life with a stable job that can support me. As long as I stay safe and healthy, that should be enough."0

"Are you still holding on to what happened back then? Even the sect master had his difficulties."0

"Take me back to school, Third Grandma. Please don't try to persuade me anymore. I'm happy with my life right now," Shen Qianlin said with a gentle smile.0

The elderly woman sighed helplessly but dared not push further. Instead,...0