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

"I am very grateful to the Holy Maiden for protecting my husband just now. I will remember this favor."

"You...!" Upon hearing this, Chu Qingyi felt a tightness in her chest and her pretty face turned pale with anger.

Nangong Li is clearly asserting his sovereignty!

Give me back "my husband"! I was the one who arrived first!

She opened her mouth, wanting to argue a bit more, at least... at least get Lin Fengmian to say something to her.

But the old man in black robes clearly didn't give her that chance.

With a flick of his sleeve, a gentle force lifted Lin Fengmian and Nangong Li.

"Miss, we shouldn't stay here any longer. Let's go back to Qingyue Peak first."

As soon as the words were spoken, a flash of black light appeared, and the three figures vanished from the life-or-death arena.

Only Chu Qingyi remained, stunned and lost in thought.

And the many disciples below the stage who were still reeling from the series of shocks.

Holy crap...

I don't know who shouted that.

What happened today has utterly shattered the worldviews of the disciples below the stage!

Wasn't Lin Fengmian just said to be a vessel for cultivation?

Killing Li Cheng, who was at the peak of Qi Refining, is one thing.

The two saintesses even fought over him!

One of them promised on the spot, "We'll cultivate together every day."

To directly confront a Core Formation Elder—this treatment is simply inhuman!

The male disciples below the stage nearly popped their eyes out, their hearts filled with a complex mix of emotions; envy, jealousy, and hatred were simply inadequate to describe their feelings.

……

The commotion on the Life and Death Stage spread like wildfire throughout the entire Hehuan Sect.

"Have you heard? That cultivator with five spiritual roots managed to defeat a cultivator at the twelfth level of Qi Refining!"

"More than that! The two Holy Maidens, Chu Qingyi and Nangong Li, almost fought each other on the life-or-death arena because of him!"

"Really? That's outrageous!"

"But he clearly has five spiritual roots..."

"So what if they have five spiritual roots? They have a pure Yang sacred body! Maybe that sacred body has some hidden secrets that we just can't understand!"

In a short time, Lin Fengmian's reputation spread far and wide in a bizarre way.

Many frustrated and unsuccessful male disciples even regarded Lin Fengmian as their spiritual idol.

Turns out, even being a kept man can be done with such domineering swagger!

Of course, there was more of a seething jealousy.

……

Inside the cave on Qingyue Peak.

Lin Fengmian and Nangong Li returned to their cave dwelling, closed the door, and shut out all the noise from the outside world.

Nangong Li had long lost the imposing aura she had displayed in front of everyone; now her pretty face was frosty.

A pair of beautiful eyes stared coldly at Lin Fengmian, her tone serious:

"My husband, you were really too reckless today."

She walked up to Lin Fengmian, looked up at him, and her eyes held undisguised reproach:

"If I hadn't arrived in time today, Li Yang, in his fury, might have disregarded all propriety and attacked you directly! Do you even realize that?!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian's carefree smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression.

He reached out and gently grasped Nangong Li's slightly cool, soft hand, his gaze fixed intently on her:

"Because I believed that my senior sister would arrive in time, I dared to completely cripple Li Cheng."

That's half true and half false.

In fact, Lin Fengmian had already prepared for the worst.

He had a second-tier life-saving talisman, the "Thousand-Mile Escape Talisman," hidden in his storage bag.

It was a treasured item that Chu Qingyi had given her as a reward in the past.

Once activated, it can instantly travel thousands of miles away.

If Li Yangwei were truly willing to kill him at all costs, he would use it without hesitation.

But seeing Nangong Li disregard his own stance and forcefully appear to protect him...

Even when he was willing to confront the Core Formation elders of the Li family,

The tension in his heart did indeed ease.

This woman... although her thoughts are always unpredictable, and she can be hot or cold at any time...

But in crucial moments, she truly protected him.

Nangong Li's heart skipped a beat under his deep and focused gaze, and her cheeks involuntarily flushed slightly.

She turned her head away somewhat embarrassedly and whispered angrily:

"You smooth talker...who asked you to believe me! If you take this kind of risk again, I...I really won't care about you anymore!"

Even so, his tone had softened considerably.

Lin Fengmian keenly sensed her softening attitude and chuckled inwardly, knowing that the time was right.

He gently pulled Nangong Li closer, his other hand naturally encircling her slender waist, and he lowered his head to breathe warm air into her ear.

"Senior sister, how about another 'surprise' today?"

Nangong Li didn't react for a moment, and subconsciously replied:

"Hmm, I was indeed somewhat surprised today that you were able to kill Li Cheng, who was at the twelfth level of Qi Refining... Hmm?"

She was halfway through her sentence when she suddenly met Lin Fengmian's malicious smile and instantly understood!

"You! I'm not eating this! I should never have saved you!"

Her cheeks flushed crimson, and she tried to push him away in embarrassment and annoyance, but Lin Fengmian held her even tighter.

Lin Fengmian approached with a grin, his fingers deftly reaching for the intricate sash at her waist.

"Let go... um..."

Nangong Li initially offered only symbolic resistance, but as Lin Fengmian quietly released his pure Yang energy, that...

A familiar yet domineering aura of pure Yang energy spread out.

Her body went limp instantly, and she couldn't muster any strength.

"You...you're using this trick again..."

Her voice trembled, and her eyes were already glistening with tears.

Lin Fengmian chuckled, his hands continuing their work.

The ribbons of the purple flowing fairy dress were untied one by one, and the gorgeous dress fell away layer by layer like flower petals.

Before long, a jade-like body, as if meticulously sculpted by the heavens, was presented before him without reservation.

Her skin was as white as snow, and her curves were breathtaking.

Lin Fengmian's Adam's apple bobbed.

He bent down, picked the person up horizontally, and carried them to the brocade couch in the inner room.

"Senior sister, I'm here to help you with your cultivation."

"Um...be gentle...it still hurts a little from yesterday..."

The curtains hung lightly, concealing the budding springtime beauty of the room.

……

The next day, early morning.

Lin Fengmian awoke from his deep sleep to find himself alone, with only a faint, cool fragrance lingering in the quilt.

He was already used to Nangong Li's "disappearing afterward" style and didn't care.

Just as she was about to get up, she noticed a plain piece of paper and a delicate white jade bottle on her pillow.

Pick up the note, on which is written...

"My lord, the bottle contains the 'Spirit Nourishing Pill,' crafted from the Moonshadow Orchid you revived. It has remarkable effects on nourishing the spirit. Although you are still in the Qi Refining stage and haven't yet awakened your spirit, taking it in advance will nourish your soul and lay the foundation for future Foundation Establishment and the condensation of your spirit."

【——Nangong Liliu】

Lin Fengmian picked up the white jade bottle and uncorked it.

A medicinal fragrance immediately filled the air, and just one whiff made one feel refreshed and clear-headed.

He poured out a pill the size of a longan, with a bright white color.

"This woman... at least has a conscience."

Lin Fengmian's lips curled up slightly.

Such precious pills, given away so easily?

It seems that although Nangong Li appears arrogant and aloof, she is not entirely without sincerity towards her "husband".

At least, they didn't disown me just because I mentioned my skirt.

He carefully put away the Spirit Nourishing Pill and did not take it immediately.

There are more important things to do right now.