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

He clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking, and his eyes flashed with murderous intent.

Xiao Huohuo immediately bowed, his voice loud and clear:

"Congratulations, elder brother! Congratulations, elder brother! Your position as the Holy Son is truly well-deserved!"

Xiao Sheng snorted coldly and strode towards the main hall of the Personal Instruction Peak.

His back cast a long shadow in the sunlight, like an insurmountable mountain.

……

Meanwhile, in the council hall...

Master Honglian waved his hand, his voice languid:

"Everyone, you can leave now."

The elders all rose and left one after another.

Lin Fengmian stood there, watching the elders' departing figures, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

He turned around and bowed to Xiao Fenghuang.

"Thank you, Master."

Xiao Fenghuang shook her head, a complex look in her gentle eyes:

"No need to thank me. It was the Supreme Elder's intention."

She paused, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't speak. She just patted his shoulder lightly and turned to leave.

Lin Fengmian watched her figure disappear, took a deep breath, and walked out of the council hall.

The sun was shining brightly outside, and it felt warm and cozy on my skin.

He looked up at the sky, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He won this round.

But he will never forget any of those who stood up against him.

Elder Li, Elder Xiao...

And then there's Xiao Sheng, the "quasi-saint" whom I've never met.

Lin Fengmian shook his head and memorized these names.

A gentleman takes his revenge, even after ten years.

Lin Fengmian then walked out of the council hall.

The sunlight felt warm on his body, and he took a deep breath, feeling quite happy.

He won this round.

The Yin family retreated, and the White Bone Sect and Black Wind Manor slunk away. The elders in the Joyful Union Sect who jumped out to oppose him were also slapped back by the Supreme Elder.

This feeling is really good.

Lin Fengmian's lips curled up slightly, and he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased.

With a powerful elder as his backer, he could practically do whatever he wanted within the Zhao state.

Although he knew in his heart that the other party must have some ulterior motive for protecting him so much, at least for now, this get-out-of-jail-free card was indeed useful.

He stepped down the steps, and as soon as he looked up, he saw a beautiful figure standing at the edge of the square, waiting anxiously.

It is Nangong Li.

Today she wore a light purple long dress, the hem embroidered with subtle silver patterns that shimmered faintly in the sunlight. A matching silk sash was tied around her waist, making her slender waist even more alluring.

Her jet-black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, a few strands of which were lifted by the breeze and brushed against her stunningly beautiful face.

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the direction of the council hall, filled with worry.

The moment he saw Lin Fengmian walk out, his eyes suddenly lit up, like stars falling from the sky.

She rushed forward, disregarding the disciples coming and going around them, grabbed Lin Fengmian's arm, and looked him up and down as if she were afraid he was missing a piece of flesh.

"Husband, are you alright?"

Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were full of concern.

Lin Fengmian felt a warmth in his heart when he saw her like this.

Nangong Li usually has an arrogant and aloof demeanor, and he doesn't show any courtesy to anyone, but when it comes to his safety, he completely changes.

At the exit of the secret realm, she called him "husband" in front of everyone, risking offending the Yinshan Immortal to protect him.

Now they've been waiting here for who knows how long, just to make sure he's safe and sound.

This woman never utters sweet words, but every action she takes tells him that she cherishes him in her heart.

Lin Fengmian reached out and naturally put his arm around her waist, pulling her into his embrace, and said with a grin:

"What could possibly happen to me? Don't worry."

When Nangong Li was embraced, her body stiffened slightly, but then she relaxed and leaned against him, her cheek pressed against his chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat.

She gave a soft "hmm" and didn't say anything more.

Lin Fengmian looked down at her obedient appearance, his heart softening. He suddenly leaned close to her ear and whispered:

"Senior sister, it's been a long time! How about... we cultivate for a while?"

His voice carried a hint of mischief and ambiguity.

Nangong Li had no idea what he meant by "cultivation".

Her face flushed instantly, the redness spreading from her cheeks to her ears, and even her neck was tinged with a light pink.

She raised her head and glared at him with a captivating charm. That glance, full of allure and seductive allure, almost made Lin Fengmian take her right there and then.

"My husband..."

She bit her lip, about to say something, when suddenly, as if remembering something, the blush on her face faded slightly, replaced by a solemn expression.

"Husband, wait a moment, there's something I need to tell you."

Seeing her serious expression, Lin Fengmian knew that what she was about to say was definitely not simple, so he put away his playful smile and said solemnly:

"Alright, Li'er, you go first."

Nangong Li took a deep breath, organized his thoughts, and began to speak:

"My lord, Xiao Sheng, the quasi-saint of our sect, has emerged from seclusion."

She paused, then continued:

"This man is extremely jealous and narrow-minded. He once pursued Chu Qingyi and also hinted at it to me... Although I have never paid any attention to him, he is extremely possessive. If he knew about our relationship, he would definitely not let it go."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian frowned slightly.

Xiao Sheng.

Even before he awakened his past life memories, when he had been a furnace for three years and never left his house, he had heard this name countless times.

The most talented disciple in the Hehuan Sect in a thousand years!

The Xiao family's once-in-a-millennium genius!

It is said that this person began cultivating Qi at the age of three, established his foundation at the age of twelve, and reached the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment at the age of twenty, only one step away from forming the Core Formation.

Even more terrifying is that he possesses the Xuanming Overlord Body—an extremely rare and special physique that allows him to achieve twice the results with half the effort when cultivating Xuanbing-type techniques, making his combat power far surpass that of his peers.

The entire cultivation world of Zhao Kingdom regards him as a future Nascent Soul seed, and all major sects are closely watching his growth.

There were even rumors that the Tianxuan Holy Land had offered an exorbitant sum to poach him, but the Xiao family refused.

This very person has now emerged from seclusion, and precisely at this crucial juncture…

Lin Fengmian secretly made plans in his heart.

If this person comes looking for trouble, will I be able to handle it?

The Profound Netherworld Overlord Body, at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, is just one step away from Core Formation...

His current cultivation level is mid-Foundation Establishment. Although he has many trump cards, it is still somewhat difficult for him to directly confront a Great Perfection cultivator.

Moreover, the opponent is not like Ye Fan, whose cultivation level is superficially built up through absorbing external resources, but a true prodigy who has cultivated his skills through solid practice.

but……

Lin Fengmian felt a little more at ease when he thought of the Supreme Elder.

With the Supreme Elder protecting him, even if Xiao Sheng is arrogant, he wouldn't dare to lay a hand on me within the sect, right?