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

Nangong Li shielded him from a knife, Yun Caiyue gave him a pill formula, and Xiao Xiyue cultivated with him to help him break through.

And what about Chu Qingyi?

Apart from that initial dual cultivation session, it seems like nothing else was done afterward.

In addition, the other party had previously taken the initiative to break off the engagement—

Although it was said before the divorce, Lin Fengmian was still somewhat bothered by that resolute attitude.

Therefore, his attitude towards Chu Qingyi is somewhat indifferent now.

It's not that I don't love you anymore, it's just...

We need to observe further.

-

The airship continued its flight, speeding towards the Great Yan Dynasty.

Lin Fengmian watched the sea of ​​clouds rushing past the window, secretly making plans in his mind—

This grand competition of geniuses in Qingzhou has brought together the most outstanding talents from all ten kingdoms of Qingzhou.

Although he is now in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he cannot let his guard down.

after all--

There is a sky outside the sky, and there are people outside the world.

but……

Lin Fengmian's lips curled into a smile.

Whoever they are, we'll take them on one by one, or two at a time!

Thinking of this, he was in a great mood, leaned back in his chair, and crossed his legs.

On her left was Xiao Xiyue, on her right was Chu Qingyi, and opposite her was the smiling Liu Shiyin.

Life is like this, what more can I ask for?

The airship flew north, passing through layers of clouds, heading towards a wider world.

Lin Fengmian's trip to Qingzhou has officially begun.

The atmosphere atop the airship was subtle.

Throughout the journey, Lin Fengmian and Xiao Xiyue chatted and laughed, occasionally exchanging a few words with Liu Shiyin across from them. However, his attitude towards Chu Qingyi, who sat beside him, remained consistently lukewarm.

Chu Qingyi felt a pang of sorrow as she watched this scene.

She wasn't stupid; she could naturally tell that Lin Fengmian was deliberately ignoring her.

During those three days of dual cultivation, although he behaved in a wild and unrestrained manner, he was at least somewhat gentle towards her.

But now—

After his return, his attitude towards himself completely changed.

Especially now, seeing him and Xiao Xiyue so close, whispering to each other from time to time, and Xiao Xiyue's cool face blushing, Chu Qingyi's bitterness in her heart intensified.

She knew that the other person was still angry with her.

She was angry that she had taken the initiative to break off the engagement.

He was angry that he hadn't been there for him when he needed him most.

Chu Qingyi bit her pink lips, finally mustered her courage, and spoke softly:

"Lin Fengmian... It's been a few days since I last saw you. I didn't expect you to have already broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment."

Her voice was soft, with a hint of cautious probing.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian turned his head and glanced at her.

Her cool and beautiful face now held a hint of nervousness and anticipation, her beautiful eyes shimmering as she looked at him timidly.

Lin Fengmian's heart softened slightly, but his expression remained calm and indifferent as he said:

"Thank you for your concern, Your Excellency."

These words were spoken with extreme distance, as if the two were merely ordinary fellow disciples.

Upon hearing this, Chu Qingyi's eyelids drooped instantly, and she looked extremely sad.

She lowered her head, remained silent for a moment, and then—

She gently reached out and grabbed the hem of Lin Fengmian's clothes.

The movement was extremely light, carrying a hint of probing, a touch of grievance, and a dash of stubbornness.

Lin Fengmian glanced down at the fair, jade-like hand, raised his eyebrows slightly, but neither shook it off nor responded.

Seeing that he didn't push her away, Chu Qingyi breathed a slight sigh of relief and whispered:

"Lin Fengmian... I was wrong about some things before... Can you forgive me?"

The sound grew fainter and fainter until it was almost inaudible.

But she still spoke up.

Given her status as a saintess and her usual aloof and proud nature, for her to say such a thing already shows that she has lowered all her stance.

Upon hearing this, the airship fell silent for a moment.

Sitting beside Lin Fengmian, Xiao Xiyue felt a slight pang of sadness upon hearing these words.

She glanced at Chu Qingyi instinctively—

Those exquisite features, that aloof and otherworldly temperament, that shapely figure, and... that gleaming curve of her chest.

Chu Qingyi's beauty is universally acknowledged throughout the Hehuan Sect.

Although I am not bad myself, compared with the other party... there is still some gap.

Moreover, Chu Qingyi and Lin Fengmian shared a past that she could never reach.

They were each other's first time.

Although she didn't want to admit it, this bond was indeed deeper than the one between herself and Lin Fengmian.

Thinking of this, Xiao Xiyue felt a surge of indescribable emotions. She lowered her head slightly, buried her face in Lin Fengmian's shoulder, and stopped talking.

Lin Fengmian felt the warmth coming from his shoulder, then looked at Chu Qingyi, who was clutching his clothes and had slightly red eyes, but his expression remained unchanged.

He chuckled softly and said in a nonchalant tone:

"Hehe, how could I dare?"

He said it so casually, as if he were really just joking.

But Chu Qingyi could tell that there was still resentment in his tone.

She bit her lip, gripped the hem of her dress tighter, and whispered:

"You...you're clearly angry..."

Lin Fengmian neither denied nor admitted it; he simply turned his head and continued to look at the scenery outside the window.

In truth, he was secretly delighted.

Do you realize you were wrong now?

snort!

When you took the initiative to propose a divorce, why weren't you this humble and submissive?

Now you know how good I am?

late!

Unless you...

cough cough...

A thought flashed through Lin Fengmian's mind, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

It all depends on your performance!

-

Across from her, Liu Shiyin's beautiful eyes were wide open.

She was horrified as she looked at the scene before her.

Just how much magic does this Junior Brother Lin possess?

How could the Holy Maiden, who was already at the Pseudo-Core stage and was about to form her Core, beg so humbly?

She is the Holy Maiden of the Hehuan Sect!

He was usually aloof and indifferent to everyone, even the elders in the sect treated him with great respect.

But now—

She actually grabbed Lin Fengmian's clothes and begged for his forgiveness with red eyes.

Liu Shiyin swallowed hard, her gaze towards Lin Fengmian becoming increasingly complex.

This junior brother is indeed extraordinary.

-

On the other side of the flying boat, Xiao Sheng watched this scene with eyes that almost spit fire.

Chu Qingyi —

Chu Qingyi, who had always been indifferent to him since childhood and never even looked at him directly—

She actually behaved so humbly in front of other men!

Such a compromise!

So...humble!

The stark contrast caused Xiao Sheng's chest to heave violently, his eyes filled with jealousy and resentment.

He stared intently at Lin Fengmian's retreating figure, wishing he could rush up right now and tear this man who had taken everything from him to pieces.

but--

He dare not.

He had Xiao Xiyue, Chu Qingyi, and even the Red Lotus Immortal by his side.

If I dared to make a move, I probably wouldn't even know how to spell the word "death".

Xiao Sheng took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and snorted coldly.