Heaven does not drop pies out of nowhere, and as a thoughtful person, Lin Yifan felt there might be some deceit involved; yet seeing the sincere expression on Xiaofang's face, he could find no reason for doubt.
So he asked uncertainly, "Are you sure you're not deceiving me?"
"Why would I deceive you? Is there any meat for me if I trick you? If Master wished to kill you, he would have done so long ago. Why would he have kept you until now? Isn't it because you excel others, with your talent and cleverness, that you are the unrivaled choice for his successor? That's why he has kept you," Xiaofang replied.
"Successor? You mean the Venerable intends to pass the position of Valley Master to me?" Lin Yifan was shocked.
This was something he had never imagined. He had thought that the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable only wanted to take him as his closed-door disciple, little did he know that he was intended to be the successor, which greatly exceeded his expectations.
