Alert! The Dragon Lord has emerged from seclusion!

After saying that, he picked up his medicine basket and left.

Su Qingxue was left alone by the pool again.

She stood quietly for a moment, then suddenly reached out and lightly brushed her fingertips across Lin Chen's peaceful sleeping face.

The expression in her icy blue eyes shifted, finally settling into a deep, still pool, as she murmured almost inaudibly, "Next time... don't push yourself so hard."

The sound dissipated in the moist air of the cave.

The news of Lin Chen's awakening spread quickly.

Ye Qingcheng rushed out of her secluded meditation room, ignoring the dissuasion of the disciples on duty, and swept out of the cave in the back mountain like a gust of wind.

It wasn't until Shen Qingqiu stopped him and told him that Lin Chen needed to rest that he reluctantly stopped, but stubbornly stayed in the pavilion not far from the cave, saying that he would "wait until he can see people again".

Upon learning this, Chu Ling'er's pale face regained some color.

Despite her illness, she personally cooked a pot of calming porridge, which was said to be a family heirloom of the Chu family, and had Uncle Fu (who had also been brought to the valley) carefully deliver it to her.

Qin Yurou became exceptionally busy, spending her days between the herb garden and the kitchen, preparing various nourishing medicinal meals.

Although most of them were ultimately reviewed and adjusted by Shen Qingqiu, the sentiment behind them was obvious.

Su Qingxue, on the contrary, became the most "restrained".

She no longer spent long periods of time guarding the back mountain, but resumed her regular cultivation and handling of matters sent by the Su family through special channels.

He would simply pass by the cave at a fixed time each day, go in for a short while, inquire about the situation, exchange a few words with the disciples on duty or Shen Qingqiu, and then leave again.

Clean and efficient.

Everything seemed to be just a routine procedure.

However, some observant disciples in the valley were still able to notice subtle differences in the aloof young valley master's fiancée.

For example, she would sometimes stare blankly at the communication jade talisman, and when she practiced swordsmanship, there seemed to be an elusive "gentleness" in her icy sword energy.

The three elders observed all of this, but smiled without saying a word.

Master Xuanbing even stroked his beard and remarked to Sword Master Qingyang, "Youth is truly wonderful. This harmony of Yin and Yang seems to be more than just a cultivation technique; it's also about human relationships."

The Azure Sun Sword Master snorted, "Young man, you're quite fortunate, but too much romantic luck can be a calamity. I wonder how you'll end it all. Seven of them..."

It was hard to tell whether the tone was one of disdain or something else.

The compassionate Granny Cihang gently said, "Fate is determined by heaven, but also by human effort. Let's see how they shape their own destiny."

"Right now, the most important thing is to help that child fully recover."

The seven-day soaking period in the pool is complete.

Lin Chen was moved to a better-equipped sanatorium.

His recovery speed was astonishingly fast.

After the Nine Yang Burning Heaven Body received initial harmonization from the four Nine Yin Bodies, it was broken and then rebuilt.

Lin Chen felt as if he had broken free of some kind of shackles, revealing a terrifying vitality and inclusiveness.

The newly formed meridians are much wider and stronger than before, the blood and qi are becoming more abundant, and even the cultivation level is showing signs of loosening.

That afternoon, Lin Chen was able to get out of bed and walk slowly.

He stood by the window of the quiet room, gazing at the ethereal scene of clouds drifting by outside, feeling the gentle yet powerful energy within him, as if he were in another world.

A knock came at the door.

"Come in."

The door opened, and Su Qingxue, Shen Qingqiu, Ye Qingcheng, Qin Yurou, and Chu Ling'er arrived together.

Ye Qingcheng crossed her arms, looked him up and down, and spoke first: "You look good, it seems you won't die."

Chu Ling'er added softly, "Lin Chen is a lucky man."

Qin Yurou held up a food box: "Lin Chen, this is freshly made Poria cocos cake. It's made with mild spiritual honey. Sister Shen said you can try it."

Shen Qingqiu stepped forward and gestured for him to take his pulse.

Su Qingxue stood a step behind him, looking at him calmly.

Lin Chen did as instructed, extending his hand to Shen Qingqiu and saying, "Thank you for your trouble." He then looked at everyone with sincere eyes and said, "Thank you all for your help this time."

Ye Qingcheng turned her face away: "Don't give me that. You saved my life, I'll help you this time, we're even. The marriage certificate is a separate matter."

Chu Ling'er blushed slightly and remained silent.

Qin Yurou smiled, pursing her lips.

After taking his pulse, Shen Qingqiu nodded: "The recovery is very good, exceeding expectations. With another half month of recuperation, he should be able to try restorative cultivation."

"However, since the Nine Suns Burning Heaven Body has just been harmonized, it still needs to be done step by step and not be impatient."

"I understand." Lin Chen nodded, then looked at Su Qingxue, "Miss Su, what about the Su family..."

"It's alright," Su Qingxue interrupted him. "The Netherworld Sect is too busy to take care of itself, and the situation in Jiangnan has stabilized. Just focus on recovering."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the other four before returning to Lin Chen: "The three elders are willing to, once you have recovered most of your strength, begin to completely eliminate the remnants of the Netherworld Sect and search for the whereabouts of the other two marriage contracts. What do you think?"

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly: "Fine, this matter arose because of me, so naturally I should be the one to settle it. However..."

"I'm going to put you in danger again."

"What do you mean by 'implicated'?" Ye Qingcheng snorted. "Those scum harmed my Ye family, and I will settle this score with them personally. Moreover..."

She glanced at Lin Chen and said, "In the state you're in now, without us watching over you, you might just go and risk your life again."

Shen Qingqiu analyzed rationally: "The remaining forces of the Netherworld Sect are scattered, and the danger has been greatly reduced. With the combined efforts of the five of us, plus the support of the Free and Unfettered Valley, we are more than capable of dealing with it."

"The most urgent task is to improve our respective strengths as soon as possible."

Qin Yurou nodded vigorously: "I will work hard in my cultivation!"

Chu Ling'er whispered, "My spiritual power might be able to help..."

Su Qingxue concluded: "Since that's the case, then it's settled. Lin Chen, your primary task is recovery. We also need to consolidate and improve."

"We'll discuss specific actions again in two weeks."

Decisive and straightforward, leaving no room for doubt.

Looking at those five stunningly beautiful faces, Lin Chen felt a surge of warmth amidst the heavy sense of responsibility he felt.

Life in Xiaoyao Valley was so peaceful that it made one almost forget the conflicts of the outside world.

With the help of his five fiancées—or rather, his five “saviors and fiancées”—in rotation, Lin Chen recovered so quickly that even the three elders were amazed.

After the Nine Suns Burning Heaven Body was initially harmonized, the potential it displayed was terrifying.

That morning, Lin Chen practiced a set of meridian-soothing exercises on the terrace outside the Jingwai Pavilion.

His movements were fluid and graceful, with a subtle golden-red aura flowing around him, yet they were gentle and restrained, completely devoid of his previous ferocity.

"It seems she's really alright now," Su Qingxue's voice came from behind.

Today, she was dressed in a light blue casual outfit, which was unusual for her. Her long hair was simply tied up, and she looked less aloof and more elegant.

"Thanks to you all." Lin Chen stopped his attack, turned around, and smiled.

Sunlight fell on his face, and the melancholy and paleness that once lingered between his brows had been replaced by a vibrant energy.

Su Qingxue approached and naturally reached out to touch his wrist for a pulse—this had almost become her daily routine.