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

Lin Fengmian's lips curled up slightly, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

The woman's physique was surprisingly compatible with his cultivation technique.

She was completely different from Nangong Li and Chu Qingyi.

Nangong Li was like the blazing summer sun, passionate and unrestrained; Chu Qingyi was like a cold autumn pool, serene yet with a touch of innocence; and Xiao Xiyue—

It is like a frozen volcano, cold on the outside but burning hot on the inside.

This stark contrast makes it unforgettable.

Lin Fengmian focused his mind and introspected, carefully observing the flow of spiritual energy within his body.

When he examined his own cultivation level, a sense of joy welled up in his heart.

After cultivating with Xiao Xiyue for the past few days, his cultivation level has made significant progress again.

The threshold for foundation building seems to be within reach.

Although it's just a threshold, how long has it been?

At this rate, it won't be long before he truly enters the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

Lin Fengmian felt the increase in spiritual energy within his body, and he became increasingly satisfied.

He stopped thinking about it.

Under his careful guidance of spiritual energy, Xiao Xiyue felt increasingly comfortable in body and mind.

That feeling was something she had never experienced before.

Xiao Xiyue gradually let go of all her restraint and began to focus on cooperating with the operation of the cultivation technique.

Under the influence of the remaining black dragon toxin, the two continued their cultivation in this way.

Inside the cave, only the sounds of their breathing and the soft circulation of spiritual energy mingled together.

And so, the two of them continued their practice for the entire afternoon.

The two finally finished their work when the last rays of the setting sun shone through the cracks in the cave ceiling.

Xiao Xiyue looked like a flower nourished by spring rain, with an excellent complexion.

"Junior brother, let's practice some more."

Xiao Xiyue whispered to Lin Fengmian

The voice was much softer than usual.

Lin Fengmian had never seen the other party like this before.

In his memory, Xiao Xiyue had always been that aloof and cold fairy, like a snow lotus, keeping everyone at arm's length.

But now—

She actually took the initiative to say, "I want to practice a little longer."

Lin Fengmian's heart skipped a beat, and then he was overjoyed.

Could it be that beneath that aloof exterior lies a passionate core?

It's just that it's been suppressed too deeply in daily life, and now he's brought it out?

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

Since the other party had said so, he naturally didn't mind helping them continue their cultivation.

He turned his head and said gently:

"Since Senior Sister wishes to continue, then Junior Brother will naturally accompany you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue smiled slightly but did not refuse.

Then, the two sat cross-legged facing each other again and began to practice their exercises.

She imitated Lin Fengmian's method of circulating energy and began to actively guide the flow of spiritual power.

At first, he was a little awkward, and his movements were somewhat sluggish.

But with Lin Fengmian's patient guidance, she quickly grasped the essentials.

His breathing gradually stabilized, and the flow of spiritual energy became smoother.

Later on, she no longer needed Lin Fengmian's guidance.

Lin Fengmian also did not expect this.

The woman, who was always as cold and aloof as a snow lotus and the white moonlight of countless male disciples, now actually possessed such talent in the path of cultivation.

She seemed to have been born with the ability to manipulate spiritual energy, but no one had ever taught her.

Now, with just a little guidance, everything falls into place naturally.

The two then worked together to cultivate their internal energy for a whole day and night.

Only when Xiao Xiyue was completely exhausted and had no strength left to even lift her hand did the two of them stop practicing and rest.

Xiao Xiyue leaned against Lin Fengmian, panting heavily. Sweat soaked her hair and clung to her cheeks, but she didn't look disheveled at all. Instead, she looked more gentle and beautiful.

After a long while, her breathing gradually calmed down.

The blush on her face gradually faded, and she regained her usual cool demeanor, but a subtle tenderness appeared between her brows.

She stood up, straightened her clothes, and moved with composure.

Anyone could see that her usually aloof and pretty face...

Nourished by Lin Fengmian's kung fu, his complexion became increasingly rosy and his health was astonishing.

Lin Fengmian looked at her, a smile playing on his lips:

"Senior sister is getting more and more beautiful."

Xiao Xiyue blushed slightly upon hearing this.

She lowered her head and whispered:

"Really... Then I'll only show it to you from now on."

The sound was so faint, like a mosquito's hum, that Lin Fengmian wouldn't have been able to hear it at all if he hadn't had exceptional hearing.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian's heart fluttered slightly.

In the past few days, he has also released all the spiritual power he has accumulated.

I feel completely comfortable and invigorated.

He stood up, jumped into the spirit pool where the black dragon had previously been, and began to wash his body.

The pool water was icy cold, yet crystal clear.

Lin Fengmian had just submerged into the water when he suddenly discovered—

Below the pool, something is glowing.

The light was very faint; it was impossible to see unless you dived to the bottom of the water.

Lin Fengmian's heart stirred, and he dived into the water and retrieved the object.

It was a bead about the size of a palm.

It is pure white with a faint blue-green glow on its surface. It feels cool to the touch and exudes a rich water-attribute spiritual energy.

Lin Fengmian examined it carefully, and suddenly a thought struck him—

This looks just like the legendary "Water Element Pearl"!

He had seen relevant records in the library of the Hehuan sect.

The Water Element Pearl is a rare treasure formed from the condensation of water-attribute spiritual energy.

It can only be formed in waters with extremely rich spiritual energy over thousands of years.

This stuff is an excellent tonic for water-attribute cultivators.

After refining, it can greatly increase the affinity with water-attribute spiritual energy, enhance the power of water-based techniques, and even help break through bottlenecks.

Lin Fengmian was overjoyed.

I possess the five spiritual roots, having all five elements.

This water elemental pearl is naturally useful to me as well.

The benefits of having five spiritual roots lie here—

He can use any rare and precious material, regardless of its attributes.

Lin Fengmian put the Water Element Pearl into his storage bag, and then got out of the pool.

He assessed his own cultivation level and felt a slight pang of regret.

Lin Fengmian's cultivation has reached the peak of the early Foundation Establishment stage, only a step away from the middle stage.

But this seemingly within-reach step is like an abyss looming ahead, inspiring fear and dread.

However, Lin Fengmian was not anxious because of this; on the contrary, he was grateful.

The gains he made from cultivating the Yin-Yang Dao with Xiao Xiyue over the past few days far exceeded his expectations.

Whether it's solitary hard work, consuming spirit stones, or taking rare spiritual medicines, nothing can compare to this rapid progress.

however--

A strange emotion suddenly welled up in Lin Fengmian's heart.

He secretly pondered that his path of cultivation seemed to be increasingly reliant on the assistance of women.

First it was Chu Qingyi, then Nangong Li, and now it's Xiao Xiyue.

At every crucial moment of breakthrough in cultivation, a beautiful woman is always by his side.

How is this kind of cultivation different from that of evil demons and heretics?

However, Lin Fengmian had no other choice, since the other party was still in the Qi Refining stage if he tried to use pills or cultivation techniques.