Invincible Young Master in the City-Chapter 1615 - 1611: Trust

Lan Jing’s thoughts are quite simple, and she can discern the good and evil in people’s hearts, which makes her world straightforward.

Make friends with those who are good to her, and stay away from those who have ill intentions toward her; this is her way of dealing with people.

"Ye Fan, you... you really want to hold me?" Lan Jing said this, her face slightly flushed, "Originally, I would definitely agree with you because I really like that feeling, but later I realized I can’t do that because it would mean I’ve accepted you; only the world’s closest couples or lovers can do that. Ye Fan, I want to say, thank you for being good to me. I need to stay and guard the sacred artifact now, but if it recovers, I think we’ll still have a chance!"

Lan Jing was very happy because Ye Fan wanted to hold her, which meant Ye Fan recognized her. She had a strong sense of mission in her heart; she said she would stay to protect the sacred artifact, and her will was very firm, even putting aside things she liked.

Xian Nu urged, "Ye Fan, didn’t you say you had a solution? Why is my daughter still so obsessed?"

Ye Fan didn’t want to pay attention to Xian Nu. He stepped forward, facing Lan Jing, and said, "Lan Jing, can I hold your hand for a moment?"

Lan Jing reached out her hand, her face curious. Just as she was about to place her hand in Ye Fan’s, she suddenly sensed some change in the large blue crystal. She was alert, quickly withdrew her hand, and said, "Ye Fan, no, you might not know, I made a vow to protect it. I know you want to take me away, but I can’t fulfill your wish!"

Only then did Ye Fan realize that Lan Jing could actually see through his heart. Now the innocent Lan Jing was trapped here by Xi He with a sense of mission, and he couldn’t forcibly take Lan Jing away.

"Do you trust me?" Ye Fan asked.

Lan Jing nodded firmly.

Ye Fan said, "Let me tell you, you’re actually being deceived by the sacred artifact in front of you. It’s not a sacred artifact; it’s just an illusion controlling you. Do you believe me?"

Lan Jing’s eyes were filled with confusion. The most trustworthy thing for her was the large blue crystal and Ye Fan. Now she received completely different information from them, unable to discern truth from falsehood.

Seeing that his words were having some effect, Ye Fan continued, "The sacred artifact in front of you, although it has shadows of what you were familiar with before, is merely an illusion created by Xi He. We should go back to the real earth. Let me take you to protect the true sacred artifact, alright?"

"No..." Lan Jing shook her head, her expression somewhat baffled, "Ye Fan, why... why don’t I understand what you’re saying? The sacred artifact is right in front of me!"

"It’s fake, it’s fake!" Little Lan Jing suddenly jumped out from Ye Fan’s body, standing atop Ye Fan’s head shouting.

What Little Lan Jing said, Lan Jing couldn’t understand at all. She could only see Little Lan Jing jumping up and down on Ye Fan’s head. Compared to the large blue crystal, the connection between Lan Jing and Little Lan Jing was much stronger.

"Ye Fan, what is she saying?" Lan Jing asked.

"She’s telling you that the sacred artifact you’re guarding now is fake. If you don’t believe me, I’ll ask her." Ye Fan said, "Little Lan Jing, if the sacred artifact is fake, go destroy it!"

Little Lan Jing didn’t hesitate at all, directly rushing toward the large blue crystal. Little Lan Jing had already mastered the power of water; among Ye Fan’s many crystals, she had the highest cultivation level, and she aimed to destroy the large blue crystal.

Unfortunately, an illusion is ultimately just an illusion. Little Lan Jing didn’t understand the knack for destroying an illusion. When her power was unleashed, it could only stir up a layer of water waves, failing to completely destroy the large blue crystal.

"What’s going on?" Lan Jing was perplexed. In her view, Little Lan Jing and the sacred artifact were one, so why would Little Lan Jing attack the sacred artifact now?

Ye Fan said, "Lan Jing, do you still not trust us? We’re here to save you. Having a sense of mission is an honorable thing, but you’ve been exploited. Even if you don’t believe what I say, you should trust my sincerity towards you!"

Lan Jing closed her eyes, felt Ye Fan’s heart, and after opening her eyes, nodded, "I believe you wouldn’t harm me." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Ye Fan said, "Then temporarily believe me. Let me take you away from this illusion, and you’ll know you’ve been used. Give me a few minutes. If I can’t prove my words within a few minutes, you’re fully allowed to come back and keep guarding it!"

Lan Jing’s expression showed confusion. She wanted to agree but wasn’t sure if what she was doing was wrong.

"Silly girl, what are you still considering? Go with him!" Xian Nu anxiously urged.

After thinking for a long time, Lan Jing finally nodded, "Alright, I can temporarily leave the sacred artifact. If anything happens to it, Ye Fan, can you help me protect it together?"

"If the sacred artifact is in danger, I’ll protect it with you; that’s my promise to you!" Ye Fan once again extended his hand, his heart incredibly sincere. Lan Jing could feel the sincerity in Ye Fan’s heart, and in the end, she resolutely placed her hand in Ye Fan’s palm.

The moment the two hands touched, in Ye Fan’s view, the illusion had been shattered.

The elemental powers within him poured out instantly. The illusion was like a mirage, transforming into mist and finally disappearing before his eyes.

Lan Jing was a bit nervous and asked, "Ye Fan, what’s going on?"

"I’m just helping you break the illusion in front of you now. Lan Jing, you must believe, I have no ill intentions toward you; I’m here to help you. Just close your eyes!" Ye Fan said.

"Hmm." Lan Jing previously wouldn’t trust others or rely on them, but now she felt Ye Fan’s sincere heart, enjoying the feeling of being cared for. Finally, she slowly leaned into Ye Fan’s embrace, closed her eyes, and at this moment, this peaceful and happy feeling was unprecedented for her. Even if the sky was falling, it didn’t matter to her.

After all the illusions were destroyed, Ye Fan took Lan Jing, Xi He, and Xian Nu back to the Death Sea cave.

Xi He spat out a mouthful of blood; it was evident that the illusion trapping Lan Jing had exhausted too much of her effort, and after the illusion was shattered, she was injured again.

"Ye Fan, how could this be? How could you save that girl too? Her heart wouldn’t change for anything!" Xi He said harshly.

Holding Lan Jing, Ye Fan kindly said, "That’s because Senior doesn’t understand that the most beautiful thing in the world isn’t a sense of mission but love. With love, all challenges can be overcome. In the face of love, you can gain trust stronger than any sense of mission! You’re too purposeful in your actions; you won’t understand these things."