After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

He felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders, panting heavily, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—"

What happened?

What just happened?

Whose murderous intent was that?

Lin Fengmian was filled with doubt.

Moreover, that spiritual energy... why does it feel so familiar?

It feels like I've experienced this somewhere before...

But for a moment, he couldn't remember it at all.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

In any case, since the other party hasn't made a move, it means they don't have any malicious intent for the time being.

Lin Fengmian's gaze sharpened slightly, and he became secretly on guard.

And at that very moment—

He felt a series of fierce, predatory gazes fixed on him.

Lin Fengmian's lips twitched, and he turned to look.

In the square, almost all the male cultivators were looking at him with hatred, jealousy, and a desire to devour him.

That look seemed to say: Why? Why is this good-for-nothing getting thrown into Su Zhenzhen's arms?

Lin Fengmian remained silent.

He glanced down at Su Zhenzhen beside him.

Is this girl... really that likable?

However, it must be said that Su Zhenzhen does possess a unique charm.

Sometimes innocent and carefree, sometimes alluring and seductive, sometimes coquettish and cute, sometimes quirky and mischievous...

She's like a little enchantress, someone you both love and hate.

It's hard for any male monk not to like her.

Lin Fengmian shook his head, trying to pull his arm away, but Su Zhenzhen hugged him even tighter.

"Senior brother~ You can't go back on your word~"

Su Zhenzhen looked up at him with pleading eyes, looking as pitiful as could be.

"You promised yourself! So many people are watching!"

Lin Fengmian's lips twitched.

When did he agree?!

This girl clearly came here on her own!

however--

The surrounding cultivators didn't care about any of that.

They only saw Su Zhenzhen throwing herself into Lin Fengmian's arms, but Lin Fengmian did not refuse!

This is like stabbing them in the heart!

"Damn it! Who does this kid think he is!"

"Exactly! How could Fairy Su have fallen for him!"

"Waaaaah, my Fairy Su..."

The cries of agony rose and fell.

Among the crowd, some cultivators who knew the inside story shook their heads and sighed as they watched this scene.

"That kid... he's finished."

"How so?"

"You don't know this, Su Zhenzhen's identity is not something a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator like him can lay a finger on!"

"That's right. Even the three quasi-saint sons within the sect, who dare to pursue the two saintesses, would absolutely not dare to lay a finger on this one!"

"Because... the power behind her is far too immense!"

The cultivators who knew the truth whispered among themselves, their gazes toward Lin Fengmian filled with sympathy.

It's as if I can already see the scene of him being crushed by the forces behind him.

Su Zhenzhen, however, remained oblivious to the surrounding chatter.

She simply clung to Lin Fengmian's arm, pressed herself against him, tilted her head back, and said in a sweet voice:

"Senior brother~ From now on, we'll be cultivation partners. You must protect Zhenzhen well~"

Her alluring appearance made the surrounding cultivators involuntarily swallow hard.

Lin Fengmian's lips twitched, and he said irritably:

"You still need me to protect you? Your sycophants could drown anyone who wanted to harm you with just a spit from each of them."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhenzhen persisted, pouting and acting coquettishly:

"Oh dear~ Senior brother~ I don't care~ I just want you to protect me~ We're cultivation partners~"

Her voice was sweet and soft, so gentle it made your bones melt.

Lin Fengmian sighed helplessly.

This girl... there's just no way to deal with her.

at the same time.

Deep within the inner sect of the Hehuan Sect.

The mountains stretch endlessly, with peaks upon peaks.

Six enormous mountain peaks soar into the clouds, majestic and magnificent.

These six mountain peaks are the training grounds of the six true disciples of the Hehuan Sect.

On each mountain peak stands a magnificent palace, its spiritual energy so rich it's almost tangible.

But at the very center of these six peaks lies an even larger mountain range.

The mountain range soared into the clouds, piercing the sky like a giant pillar supporting the entire world.

Above the mountain range, amidst swirling clouds and shimmering light, a colossal palace could be vaguely seen perched atop the peak.

This is the sacred ground of the Supreme Elder of the Hehuan Sect.

Normally, even true disciples are not qualified to set foot in this place.

At that moment, a figure sat upright in that magnificent palace.

It was a woman.

She wore a long white dress, her black hair cascaded down her back, and her skin was as smooth as jade.

Her features were exquisitely perfect, yet her eyes and brows exuded a coldness that kept people at a distance.

She sat there quietly, like a goddess from the heavens, inspiring no one to harbor the slightest thought of disrespect.

Below her, a stunningly beautiful female cultivator knelt on one knee, bowing her head respectfully, and said:

"Elder, may I ask why you summoned me here?"

The sound was clear and crisp, yet carried a hint of reverence.

The woman seated above looked down at her, her red lips slightly parted, her voice as cold as ice.

"Feng Huang, is there a disciple named Lin Fengmian among the outer sect disciples participating in this secret realm trial?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fenghuang was startled!

Supreme Elder—

Why would this reclusive elder, who never concern himself with sect affairs, suddenly ask about an outer disciple?

Moreover, they even named names?

Xiao Fenghuang's mind raced, but he dared not show the slightest negligence, and quickly cupped his hands in greeting:

"Reporting to the Supreme Elder, there is indeed a disciple named Lin Fengmian among the outer disciples."

She paused, carefully choosing her words, and continued:

"This person... possesses the five spiritual roots and has only been a disciple for a few months. However, he performed exceptionally well in this secret realm trial, bringing back a large quantity of spiritual herbs. Even Master Yunhe highly praised him."

As Xiao Fenghuang spoke, he carefully observed the reaction of the figure above.

A muffled groan escaped from the woman's delicate nose, and her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

The muffled groan, neither loud nor soft, made Xiao Fenghuang's heart skip a beat.

This reaction...

Something doesn't sound right.

Could it be that Lin Fengmian has gotten into some trouble outside and offended this Supreme Elder?

Xiao Fenghuang inwardly groaned.

Could this little guy have somehow managed to create a hole in the sky?

As she was lost in thought, the cold voice above her rang out again:

"Bring him over in a moment."

Bring it over?

Xiao Fenghuang was even more shocked.

Why would this usually unassuming elder ask about a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and even want to see him in person?

You should know that this Supreme Elder is someone that even true disciples rarely see!

Even if a few true disciples want to pay their respects, they have to submit a formal letter of invitation in advance and wait for ten days or half a month, and they still might not be able to see him!

But now—

She actually wants to see an outer disciple?

Although he was very puzzled, Xiao Fenghuang dared not show it on his face.