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

Lin Fengmian shook his head, feeling somewhat conflicted.

He also realized that his dual cultivation with Xiao Xiyue seemed to be more effective than that of others.

Could it be because the other party took the initiative?

Lin Fengmian thought about it and realized that wasn't entirely true.

Perhaps it's because their martial arts styles are more compatible.

He stopped thinking about it, tidied himself up, and turned to look at Xiao Xiyue.

Xiao Xiyue had already dressed and resumed her aloof demeanor.

However, the rosy complexion on her face couldn't be hidden no matter what.

The two looked at each other without saying a word, yet it was as if they had said everything.

Then, the two of them acted like a couple who hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they started to whisper sweet nothings to each other.

Lin Fengmian reached out and put his arm around her waist, then gently kissed her forehead.

Xiao Xiyue closed her eyes, letting him kiss her, her lips slightly upturned.

After a while, the two finally gave up.

Then, the two left the Beast Taming Garden.

At this time, there were far fewer cultivators here than a few days ago.

Most people have already left to explore other parts of the secret realm.

Xiao Xiyue stood at the door, looking at Lin Fengmian, and said softly:

"Junior Brother Lin, I'm leaving."

She paused, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

"Upon returning, I will need to enter seclusion for a period of time. After cultivating with you... after practicing dual cultivation with you, my Supreme Forgetfulness Technique has made new progress, and I need to study it carefully."

Lin Fengmian nodded, without trying to stop him.

"Take care on your way, senior sister."

Xiao Xiyue gave a soft "hmm," glanced at him again, and then turned and left.

The white figure gradually walked away and eventually disappeared into the dense forest.

Lin Fengmian watched her leave before turning his gaze away.

Next, he will thoroughly search this secret realm.

The secret realm won't be open for long, so he has to hurry and find as many good items as possible.

Lin Fengmian flashed and sped off in the opposite direction from Xiao Xiyue.

Next, he wandered around the secret realm alone.

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

Lin Fengmian did not return empty-handed during these three days.

He found several more Foundation Establishment main medicinal herbs, as well as some spiritual herbs of good age, and put them all into his jade pendant space.

In addition, they hunted down several second-tier monsters and obtained a lot of materials.

At this moment, he was standing in front of a cave.

The cave was in a secluded location, and he discovered it by chance yesterday.

The cave is not a large space, but it is decorated quite exquisitely.

Stone tables, stone chairs, stone beds—everything is there.

There were even several jade bottles that had long since dried up, as well as a few broken jade tubes.

Clearly, this was once a monk's cave dwelling.

Lin Fengmian searched the cave but found nothing of value.

Those jade tubes were already damaged, and all the information inside was lost.

The pills in those jade bottles had long since lost their medicinal properties and turned into a pile of waste.

Lin Fengmian was somewhat disappointed and was about to leave when he suddenly felt—

A slight tremor came from the ground beneath my feet.

The vibration was very weak; if his spiritual sense hadn't been greatly enhanced, he wouldn't have been able to detect it at all.

Lin Fengmian felt a chill run down his spine.

This cave dwelling is clearly somewhat unstable.

These days, this place has been exploited too much by the cultivators who have entered the secret realm.

The medicinal herbs were dug up, the monsters were hunted, and even this space became unstable.

Clearly, this place is no longer safe to stay in.

Lin Fengmian was about to leave—

Suddenly, his gaze swept over a corner outside the cave, and he froze on the spot.

There stood a familiar figure.

The other person's face was as delicate as a porcelain doll.

With delicate features, beautiful eyebrows and eyes, and a bright smile on her lips, she looked radiant and sunny.

But her lower body—

Those proud mountains, bulging and full, stretched out in front of my chest, making my thin clothes seem about to be torn apart.

Her shapely, firm buttocks outlined an alluring curve beneath her dress.

Her long, slender legs were straight and shapely, and her walk exuded an indescribable charm.

If it wasn't Su Zhenzhen, Lin Fengmian's good Daoist partner, then who was it?

Su Zhenzhen!

Lin Fengmian's heart skipped a beat.

He thought this woman had left the secret realm long ago after disappearing for so long, but he never expected to run into her here.

And judging from this situation—

She was surrounded by people.

A group of people, three or four deep, surrounded the curvaceous figure. They were all cultivators dressed as rogue cultivators, with cultivation levels ranging from the late Qi Refining stage to the mid Foundation Establishment stage. Their eyes gleamed with greed, like hungry wolves eyeing fresh meat.

The two leading cultivators were at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

A man with a sinister face, dressed in a black robe, his eyes filled with greed.

The other was dressed as a young gentleman, holding a folding fan. His face was fairly decent, but his eyes kept scanning Su Zhenzhen, his lewd intent undisguised.

Lin Fengmian did not rush to show himself, but hid in the distance, listening intently.

"Junior sister," the black-robed cultivator spoke first, his tone laced with threat, "if you hand over the ancient elixirs you obtained in this pill-growing area, I will guarantee your safety. Otherwise—"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding cultivators, a cold smile playing on his lips. "You see? With so many people watching, do you think you can escape?"

Upon hearing this, Su Zhenzhen raised her eyebrows slightly, parted her red lips, and spoke in a clear, bell-like voice: "Ancient elixir? I do have one here."

A glint of light flashed in the black-robed cultivator's eyes.

"However—" Su Zhenzhen changed the subject, "why should I give it to you?"

The black-robed monk's expression darkened.

Seeing this, the young man quickly stepped forward, closed his folding fan, and put on what he thought was a charming smile:

"Young lady, why bother arguing with them? I am Zhao Yuanlang, the young master of the Duke of Zhao's mansion. My father is the Marquis of Zhennan of Zhao. If you are willing to become my Daoist partner, I will not only ensure your safety, but also ensure you enjoy endless wealth and honor in the future. What do you say?"

As he said this, he deliberately puffed out his chest, his eyes filled with determination.

Su Zhenzhen tilted her head and glanced at him, then—

"Pfft."

She smiled.

The smile was bright and radiant, like the warm spring sun, but the words spoken were like the dead of winter: "You?!"

She looked Zhao Yuanlang up and down, her tone contemptuous: "Being ugly is one thing, but you still have dreams."

Zhao Yuanlang's smile froze.

The surrounding cultivators were taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"It seems Young Master Zhao has been rejected!"

"Ugly but with unrealistic dreams, that's a good saying!"

Zhao Yuanlang's face flushed red, and his eyes blazed with anger.

Su Zhenzhen didn't even glance at him, instead looking around with disdain in her eyes: "You bunch of chickens and dogs, you dare to make a move on me?"

These words caused an uproar in the room.

"Arrogant!"

"That little vixen is too arrogant!"

"Everyone, attack together and take her down! Then we'll split the elixir!"

"Yes! Let her know what's what!"