This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 298 What does Xiao Jianren's soul imprint have to do with me?

"You don't trust me?" Xiao Xingchen retorted.

"No, not only do I not distrust you, but I have entrusted the lives of many of my sisters in the Flower Language Pavilion to you. So when Shen Li came to drive us away, the sisters were heartbroken. If she really is your woman, it means our fate is over."

“The foul language outside is constantly assaulting our senses. Ethically and morally, you've put us in a very difficult position. So I have to ask you, are you really Xiao Jianren?”

Xiao Xingchen fell silent for a moment. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way. He knew without even thinking how hurtful the words of those outside would be. He was at a loss for words when Ruoxue asked him this question.

Especially since there's this elusive Xizhu here. Could it be that he claims to have traveled from another time?

He couldn't bring himself to deceive Ruoxue, the person he trusted most.

After hesitating for a long time, Ruoxue suddenly interrupted him.

"Alright, I won't make it difficult for you anymore. Just tell me how to deal with these two people."

Although Xiao Xingchen didn't say it, his hesitation told everyone the answer. Everyone present could tell the difference. If the answer was yes, why would he need to hesitate?

"You've misunderstood. I am Xiao Jianren, but I am not. This is a difficult matter to explain."

"What exactly do you mean? It's either yes or no, why are you being so indecisive?"

Even Mu Wushuang couldn't stand it anymore. It wasn't a big secret, so why was she being so coy?

"Forget it, this matter can't be explained clearly, just pretend I am."

"Oh, you really are something! So those unwanted suitors outside are real too?" Ruoxue exclaimed in surprise.

Xiao Xingchen shook his head, "I really don't know what's going on with those two women. Think about it, what do we have to scheme against? It's impossible for two suitors to suddenly appear out of nowhere, right?"

“Look at me, what makes me stand out? Although I haven’t met those two yet, I’ve heard they’re incredibly beautiful. I don’t believe they’re really interested in me.”

"At least you know your place. With looks like yours, no one would even want you."

"Ling Xue, can you please stop pushing your luck? What did I do to offend you? You've disliked me ever since you saw me. I really want to know, what did I do to provoke you?"

The tense standoff between Xiao Xingchen and Ling Xue was something Xi Zhu watched with great satisfaction.

"And you, if you're just here to watch the show, then please get out."

Xi Zhu was taken aback, not expecting Xiao Xingchen to turn his gun directly at her, which amused her.

"You heartless bastard, tell me the truth, how much have I helped you? Now you think I'm superfluous and want to prepare to welcome your rotten romantic interests? Are you trying to kick us all out? Fine, I'm leaving."

Xizhu put on an angry look, got up, and was about to leave.

Ruoxue sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Alright, stop arguing. Can't we talk things out properly now that things have come to this?"

She was furious; this was the first time she had ever lost her temper, and sure enough, everyone immediately fell silent.

"Let me explain. Shen Li came here because of you, but I still don't understand what's going on with Xiao Xingxue. Maybe it's related to the Xiao family."

Xizhu also put away her teasing intentions and slowly spoke.

“They’re definitely here for him, after all, she’s his queen,” Ling Xue’s words drew another angry glare from Xiao Xingchen.

"Calm down, Xiao Xingchen, I have a question for you,"

"What?"

"If you were asked to give up everything right now, would you?"

"Give up everything?" Xiao Xingchen's eyes flashed, and a solemn expression began to creep into his heart.

"Yes, everything, including your power, your connections, and the people in front of you,"

"Are you kidding me?"

"I'm not joking with you, answer me carefully."

"Of course not. Why would I give up all of this? You might as well just tell me to die."

Xiao Xingchen was somewhat puzzled, and the others were also confused, all waiting for Xizhu to explain.

"Shen Li comes from the Cloud Recesses, a secluded place where the Shen family is a dominant clan."

"There is a forbidden secret technique in the Shen family called the Symbiotic Soul Seal. This soul seal can link the fates of two people, which is what she herself said. You should all know about it."

"However, since this soul imprint is a forbidden technique, it is naturally not that simple. It also has another name, called the wedding dress."

Xiao Xingchen was greatly shaken upon hearing this, and then suddenly laughed.

"Is this Shen Li's purpose? She's here to collect her wedding dress,"

Xi Zhu nodded. At this point, Xiao Xingchen finally understood. All this time, the owner of the wedding dress he had been searching for had appeared before him in this way.

"Good, very good, that makes things easier." His anger was enough to burn everything away. The Princess? He smiled disdainfully; this made him no longer hold back.

"That makes things easier. I've been waiting for her."

What is a wedding dress?

Ling Xue and Mu Wushuang were still somewhat puzzled.

"The wedding dress is to take everything away from Xiao Xingchen. He is that wedding dress. Everything he has now can be taken away by Shen Li directly. In other words, he has lived his whole life for Shen Li. When the time comes, Shen Li can get it without working."

Ruoxue began to explain everything about the wedding dress.

"What a vicious method! So this is Shen Li's goal?" Mu Wushuang was taken aback, and a hint of pity appeared in her gaze towards Xiao Xingchen.

"Yes, it's very vicious. The wedding dress was planted when he was very young, and as far as I know, there's no solution."

Xi Zhu's words startled the group once again.

"Killing Shen Li isn't enough?" Ling Xue's eyes had somehow become filled with murderous intent.

"Shen Li dies, Xiao Xingchen dies, this is what it means to live and die together."

"If Shen Li takes everything, won't Xiao Xingchen also die? What about her?"

"Xiao Xingchen may die, but Shen Li will not, because she is the mastermind, understand? That's why you can't kill Shen Li, and that's the most troublesome part."

"Is there such a thing?"

Everyone fell silent. Even Xiao Xingchen felt heavy-hearted. This rule was extremely unfair to him, who was meant to be the wedding dress.

He couldn't help but sigh, thinking that Xiao Jianren was truly an unlucky fellow, always seeming to attract bad luck.

"I don't believe I'll die if I kill her."

Suddenly, Xiao Xingchen had a flash of inspiration.

"Xizhu, are you saying that symbiosis is connected to the soul?"

"Naturally, this is an entanglement of symbiosis on the soul imprint,"

"Then there's no problem. I'll go kill this Shen Li. You all just wait."

Xiao Xingchen turned to kill, which startled everyone. Ruoxue immediately blocked his way.

"Don't be impulsive. It's not time for you to risk your life. You'll die."

"Don't worry, I guarantee I'll be fine even if I kill her. Damn it, they've bullied me to this extent, I won't be able to vent my anger without killing someone."

In a split second, he realized that this so-called soul imprint symbiosis belonged to Shen Li and Xiao Jianren, so what did it have to do with him, Xiao Xingchen?