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

Lin Fengmian quickly cupped his hands in greeting, looking flattered and surprised.

"Thank you for your kind offer, sir! I will certainly visit you another day!"

Master Yunhe nodded in satisfaction, glanced at Xiao Fenghuang again, and then turned and left.

Elder Wang stood there, stunned. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but seeing that his peak master had already left, he could only glare at Lin Fengmian resentfully before slinking after him.

The disciples around them continued to discuss amongst themselves.

"Just who is Lin Fengmian?"

"Not only did his direct disciples speak up for him, but even the two peak masters yielded!"

"And did you notice how Master Yunhe treated him...? He was even closer to him than to his own personal disciples!"

"This person... is too mysterious..."

Amidst the murmurs, Lin Fengmian followed Xiao Fenghuang away from the dueling arena.

……

Xuezhu Peak.

Inside Xiao Fenghuang's cave.

Lin Fengmian stood below, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Although he didn't show it on his face, he was still having doubts in his heart.

Will the peak master retaliate against me for making such a big commotion this time?

After all, killing someone on someone else's turf is really disrespectful.

Xiao Fenghuang sat upright in the main seat, looking at him calmly.

After a long silence, she sighed softly and said:

"Lin Fengmian".

"Disciple is here!" Lin Fengmian replied hastily.

Xiao Fenghuang looked at him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

This kid is really bold.

But he really does have the skills.

There are very few cultivators in the entire Hehuan Sect who can kill a Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator on the dueling stage.

Moreover, since both the sect leader and Master Yunhe treated him differently, he couldn't be too harsh on him.

She hesitated for a moment and said:

"What you did this time was indeed a bit excessive."

Lin Fengmian lowered his head, looking as if he had admitted his mistake.

Xiao Fenghuang continued:

"You are hereby punished by being confined to your cave for a month to reflect on your actions and are not allowed to leave."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian was first taken aback, then overjoyed.

A month of confinement?

Are they still staying in their luxurious cave dwelling?

This isn't punishment, it's a reward!

He almost burst out laughing, but he restrained himself and said respectfully:

"This disciple accepts the punishment. Thank you for your magnanimity, Peak Master."

Xiao Fenghuang nodded and waved his hand:

"Go."

Lin Fengmian bowed and turned to leave.

Xiao Fenghuang watched his retreating figure, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Why isn't this kid scared at all?

On the contrary... they seem quite happy?

She shook her head and stopped thinking about it.

……

As Lin Fengmian walked out of Xiao Fenghuang's cave, he could no longer suppress his smile.

A month of confinement?

Staying in the cave, you don't have to do chores or socialize; you can do whatever you want.

This was the life he had always dreamed of!

But soon, the smile on his face faded a bit.

The more tolerant the other person was of him, the more uneasy he felt.

After all, I am just an ordinary disciple. Why should the peak master be so lenient towards me?

He even personally stepped forward to shield himself from the pressure from the Pill Peak?

This is not normal.

This is very abnormal.

Lin Fengmian pondered to himself.

Could it be... that the other party wants to possess my body?

Is that why she's so indulgent, letting herself relax and cultivate in peace, waiting for her to come and reap the rewards?

The moment this thought crossed Lin Fengmian's mind, his heart sank.

Such things are not uncommon in the world of cultivation.

Some old monsters, when their lifespan is about to end, will seek out young cultivators with outstanding talent, seize their bodies, and live a second life.

As for myself, with a pure Yang holy body and five spiritual roots, although cultivation is difficult, my foundation is solid and my potential is enormous...

She's the perfect target for possession!

The more Lin Fengmian thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

But he doesn't have any other options right now.

The difference in strength was too great; if the other party really wanted to possess his body, he wouldn't even have a chance to resist.

We can only take it one step at a time.

Lin Fengmian took a deep breath, suppressed his unease, and returned to his cave.

They come, the security.

Let's focus on improving our strength first.

……

In the days that followed, Lin Fengmian began his "house arrest" life.

Although it's called a lockdown, it's really no different from a vacation.

I wake up naturally every day and then enter the jade pendant space to cultivate.

When I get tired, I go out and roast a monster leg and drink some spiritual wine. I live a carefree and leisurely life.

That evening.

Lin Fengmian was sitting on a stone platform in front of his cave, roasting a huge monster's thigh.

The thigh was as tall as half a person, and it was left on the body of the second-tier demon wolf that he had killed in the secret realm.

The meat is tender and juicy, rich in fat, and sizzles as it's grilled. Golden droplets of oil slide down the meat's texture and drip onto the charcoal fire, releasing an enticing aroma.

Lin Fengmian took a deep breath, his eyes filled with rapture.

He turned the meat leg over, sprinkled some powder made from ground medicinal herbs on it, and the aroma became even stronger.

"That's about it."

Lin Fengmian swallowed hard, took the leg of meat off the fire, and without caring about the heat, took a big bite.

"Um--"

He squinted his eyes, his face full of enjoyment.

The meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, melting in your mouth. The rich aroma of the fat and the fragrance of the herbs intertwine in your mouth, making it an absolute delicacy!

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, cultivators can completely abstain from grains and do not need to eat to sustain life.

But Lin Fengmian is a body cultivator!

The flesh of these demonic beasts is rich in vital essence, and eating it is very beneficial to one's health.

Moreover, he has a strong physique and a powerful digestive system, so he is not afraid of wasting the essence inside.

So he ate with great relish.

"call--"

Lin Fengmian let out a long breath, his mouth greasy, and was about to take another bite—

"My husband."

A clear, cold voice suddenly rang out from behind.

Lin Fengmian paused, then turned to look.

A slender figure stood quietly at the entrance of the cave.

The newcomer wore a pale purple dress, the light fabric accentuating her exquisite figure. Her dark hair cascaded over her shoulders like clouds, adorned with a jade hairpin that further enhanced her stunningly beautiful face. Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows and eyes were like paintings, and her slightly pursed red lips exuded a natural, aloof elegance.

It was Nangong Li!

Lin Fengmian's eyes lit up, his face beaming with delight: "Li'er! You've emerged from seclusion!"

He put down the meat leg he was holding, stood up, and went to meet it.

Nangong Li looked at him, a complex emotion flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Before she went into seclusion, Lin Fengmian was still in the Qi Refining stage. Now that she has broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage and emerged from seclusion, she didn't expect that this kid had also reached Foundation Establishment. Moreover... during her seclusion, this guy seemed to have caused quite a bit of trouble.

Nangong Li gave a soft "hmm" and walked to his side. Her gaze fell on the golden-brown roasted leg, and then she looked at his greasy face. She couldn't help but snort softly, "Husband, when I was in seclusion, I heard that you were confined by the peak master. I was very worried, so I came to check on you."

She paused, a hint of reproach in her beautiful eyes, "I didn't expect you to be living such a comfortable life here."

Lin Fengmian scratched his head a little embarrassedly and chuckled, "It's alright, it's just that I missed you a little."

As he spoke, he took another piece of roasted meat from the fire and handed it to Nangong Li: "Li'er, quickly try my cooking. See if it's better than yours?"