Yun Lintian's frown deepened. "I already have many women I love. Forcing your daughter into this would only make her suffer." His voice turned firm. "I don't engage in forced marriages."
The God of Darkness burst into mocking laughter. "Don't play the righteous hero with me!" His finger pointed accusingly. "That Ice Phoenix and Azure Dragon soul in your body—they clearly carry the Vital Yin essence of their descendants. You've already taken women from their bloodlines!"
Yun Lintian's expression stiffened. The accusation struck true—he had indeed undergone dual cultivation with Lan Hanyu and Long Qingxuan. But those circumstances had been... complicated.
"That was different," Yun Lintian countered. "We knew each other beforehand. Your daughter and I just met."
He turned to Hei Yue, whose face had gone through several shades of red. "You don't want this either, do you?"
