Severing ties with family to marry the young marshal, his whole family chases me to the crematorium.

Chapter 156 Parting ways

Si Jingnian's expression was extremely serious and solemn. He stared intently at Shen Qingyao, his gaze piercing as if he wanted to see right through her.

He slowly opened his mouth and spoke clearly, word by word:

“Ah Yao, I’m absolutely not joking with you. Every word I say comes from the deepest part of my heart.”

"If there were a real possibility that I could take your place and bear all the suffering and torment, I would do it willingly! Because for me, the most important thing in this world is that you can live a healthy and peaceful life."

Shen Qingyao gazed quietly at the man before her who was so devoted to her, and a wave of emotion washed over her.

When she saw Si Jingnian gazing at her so affectionately, the experience she had in the ancient tomb involuntarily came to mind.

In order to completely dispel Princess Hengyang's covetousness towards Si Jingnian, she risked everything to become Si Jingnian's real husband and wife.

Recalling those past moments, Shen Qingyao's cheeks suddenly flushed slightly, as if burned, and her eyes began to look somewhat unnatural, subconsciously avoiding Si Jingnian's burning gaze.

Now she and Si Jingnian are a married couple in name and in fact, and she thought that from now on they could live a sweet, happy and carefree life.

However, things don't always go as planned, and who could have predicted that fate would play such a cruel trick on us?

She was actually controlled and unconsciously swallowed the mysterious bead, completely shattering her illusions.

If it were just an ordinary bead tainted with a little bit of yin energy, it wouldn't have much of an impact.

To her utter surprise, the bead she swallowed was actually the soul of the God of Bliss.

The God of Bliss... the deity worshipped by that infamous evil organization called the Bliss Society!

Legend has it that the God of Bliss possessed boundless magical power and was extremely ferocious. Even when powerful figures from all sides joined forces, they were unable to successfully eliminate him.

And now, this terrifying being has become entangled with her.

She had little hope that her master possessed the power to expel the Blissful God lurking within her.

After all, even those powerful figures who once dominated the world were helpless against it!

Moreover, judging from the fact that the God of Bliss controlled her and forced her to swallow his own soul, it is clear that he had a sinister purpose—most likely to try to take over her body as a new vessel.

If this evil god succeeds and reappears in the world, then without a doubt, the entire world will be plunged into great turmoil and chaos.

Thinking of these consequences, she knew that the situation was extremely critical.

However, even so, she has a firm bottom line in her heart:

If it really comes to the worst, even at a terrible cost, she will never allow the God of Bliss to possess her body and do evil and harm the world.

Therefore, she probably doesn't have much time left.

Thinking of this, Shen Qingyao's previously calm expression instantly turned cold and stern, and her beautiful eyes, when looking at Si Jingnian, showed no trace of emotion.

She spoke coldly:

"Si Jingnian, do you really think that I, Shen Qingyao, am some weak and incompetent person who has to rely on the protection of others to survive? Let me tell you, I, Shen Qingyao, have always roamed the world alone, and I am already used to this way of life."

Shen Qingyao sighed, paused for a moment, forcibly suppressing the indescribable bitterness in her heart, and then continued:

"Once we leave this place, let's get a divorce immediately! From now on, you go your sunny road, I'll cross my narrow bridge, and we'll never have anything to do with each other again!"

Shen Qingyao spoke each word earnestly, her eyes flashing with cold light.

Upon hearing Shen Qingyao's words, Si Jingnian was struck as if by lightning. His body trembled violently, and his eyes widened instantly like copper bells. The resistance and anxiety surging deep within his eyes seemed to burst forth in a tangible form.

"No! Ah Yao, I absolutely refuse to agree to a divorce!"

Si Jingnian roared angrily, his voice so loud that the surrounding air seemed to tremble slightly.

His tone was unusually firm, leaving no room for negotiation, and the determination it conveyed left no room for doubt.

"Even if I die, I, Si Jingnian, will never be separated from you. We will live together and die together. I am not the kind of person who is afraid of death and deserts in the face of battle!"

After a brief pause, Si Jingnian seemed to remember something, and a deep sense of guilt appeared on his face.

He took a deep breath and then said:

"It's all my fault. I'm incompetent. I couldn't even protect the woman I love. Now... in such a difficult situation, if I choose to run away, how can I face anyone in this world? I might as well find a cliff and jump off to end it all!"

After saying this, Si Jingnian fell silent, gazing at Shen Qingyao with a look full of deep affection and unwavering determination.

Then, he slowly started walking, step by step, towards Shen Qingyao.

With each step he took, his love for Shen Qingyao grew stronger.

Finally, he came to Shen Qingyao, stretched out his slightly trembling hands, and gently took Shen Qingyao's soft hand.

"Ah Yao, no matter what storms we may encounter in the future, please don't push me away again, okay? For me, losing you is a thousand times, ten thousand times more terrifying than facing death!"

At this moment, Si Jingnian's eyes were filled with tears, and the crystal-clear teardrops kept swirling in his eyes, as if they would roll down at any moment.

Shen Qingyao gazed into his eyes, where the deep worry and fear were heartbreaking.

His gaze was like that of a small dog, abandoned by its owner and shivering in the cold wind, filled with helplessness and sorrow, which evoked pity in the heart.

Looking at his pitiful appearance, Shen Qingyao's heart was instantly touched, and a strong impulse surged into her heart—she really wanted to throw herself into Si Jingnian's warm embrace and let all her emotions flow out as tears.

However, just as she was about to take action, the image of the Blissful God lurking within her suddenly appeared in her mind. That terrifying being stood between the two of them like an insurmountable chasm.

Thinking of this, Shen Qingyao had no choice but to harden her heart, forcibly shift her gaze, and dare not meet Si Jingnian's eyes again.

She bit her lip tightly, trying hard to suppress the surging emotions inside her.

Her eyes flickered slightly, and glistening tears welled up in her eyes, but she forced them back with her strong will.

Nevertheless, her slightly moist and reddened eyes betrayed her true state of mind at that moment.

After a moment of silence, Shen Qingyao took a deep breath and slowly spoke:

“Si Jingnian, don’t you understand? There is actually no chance for us to have a future. My heart is already completely focused on the path of cultivation, hoping that one day I can achieve enlightenment, ascend to immortality, and be free from all the suffering and torment of this mortal world.”

Shen Qingyao paused for a moment, then continued:

"And you, you are just an ordinary person, and our paths are destined to diverge. Therefore, the wisest and best outcome for us is to part ways and embark on our own journeys."

Shen Qingyao's words were like sharp swords, piercing Si Jingnian's heart with unerring precision.

Si Jingnian felt an unbearable pain in her chest, as if something was blocking her chest, making it hard for her to breathe.