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

Go ahead and pretend!

Let's see how long you can keep up this act!

Once my ancestor recovers from his injuries and emerges from seclusion, the entire Hehuan Sect will belong to my Xiao family!

At that time, Chu Qingyi, Xiao Xiyue, and even your life, Lin Fengmian—

They're all mine!

-

Inside the control room of the airship.

Master Honglian stood with her hands behind her back, her divine sense constantly monitoring the situation inside the cabin.

When she saw Chu Qingyi clutching Lin Fengmian's clothes and begging for forgiveness in a low voice, she was slightly taken aback. Then she turned her head and glanced at Lin Fengmian through the spirit pattern window.

That gaze held a mixture of curiosity, a hint of inquiry, and a touch of something else... indescribable.

This kid...

interesting.

It's incredible that the Holy Maiden could be made to be so humble.

Master Honglian withdrew her gaze, a slight smile playing on her lips.

If given the opportunity, I wouldn't mind exploring it myself.

Let's see what kind of magic he has.

-

In the blink of an eye, the airship had been flying for several days.

Lin Fengmian stood by the window, looking down at the magnificent landscape receding below, and couldn't help but sigh.

This continent is simply enormous.

Even at the speed of this flying boat, it took nearly ten days to travel from the Zhao Kingdom to the Great Yan Dynasty.

This is only Qingzhou.

How big must the spirit world be?

but--

Don't worry about my wife and children.

Even if I search every inch of the spirit world, I will find you!

Lin Fengmian made up his mind silently, his gaze firm.

-

Although the journey was not short, Lin Fengmian was not bored at all.

After all, he has so many exquisite fairies by his side.

Xiao Xiyue huddled up beside him like a little girl.

Sometimes I would reach out and gently poke his arm to get his attention.

Sometimes I would lean close to his ear and whisper something.

But each time, Lin Fengmian's words would make her blush and her heart flutter, and then she would lower her head and pretend to look at the scenery outside the window.

Seeing that embarrassed and annoyed look made Lin Fengmian very happy.

Meanwhile, Liu Shiyin on the other side also showed great interest in Lin Fengmian.

She would occasionally exchange a few words with Lin Fengmian, her tone gentle and her smile sweet.

Those beautiful eyes always held a hint of curiosity and inquiry.

It's like watching an interesting puzzle, wanting to unravel it layer by layer.

Lin Fengmian treated her gently, but that was all.

after all--

Although this senior sister is pretty, she is still somewhat inferior to beauties like Chu Qingyi and Xiao Xiyue.

Moreover, he didn't know anything about Liu Shiyin's identity, so it was best to keep his distance.

Chu Qingyi, however, remained completely silent.

She stopped initiating conversation and simply sat there quietly.

It was as if he was shrouded in a layer of ice, isolated from the world and out of place with the surrounding noise.

but--

Even if she doesn't say anything and just sits there quietly, she is still a unique sight.

That aloof demeanor, that exquisitely beautiful profile, those slightly lowered long eyelashes…

Lin Fengmian would glance at it every now and then.

She sat there, like a solitary orchid in the moonlight, aloof and detached from the world.

Seeing this, Lin Fengmian also felt a little uneasy.

The other woman was simply a beauty on par with his wife and daughter-in-law.

Thinking back to how rough I had been with her in the cave—

Although it was intended to detoxify, the methods used were indeed somewhat excessive.

Looking at her silent and taciturn appearance, Lin Fengmian couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.

He shook his head, forcing himself to look away.

If I keep watching, I might really soften my heart.

He reached into his robes and took out a jade tube.

This was sent to everyone by True Person Honglian before they set off, and it contained various information about the upcoming Qingzhou Prodigy Competition.

Sects, rules, opponents, precautions...

Lin Fengmian immersed himself in the text and began to study it carefully.

-

The fact that the Great Yan Dynasty was able to establish a dynasty in the southern borderlands was certainly not due to the location being simple.

Here, forces intertwine and relationships become deeply entrenched.

Royal family, sects, clans, rogue cultivators...

Various forces converge here; the situation is very complex.

The top-tier sects participating in this competition are all formidable.

Lin Fengmian carefully examined the information in the jade tube, his brows gradually furrowing.

【Heavenly Sword Sect】

The undisputed number one sect in Qingzhou.

The disciples are mostly sword cultivators, pursuing the ultimate swordsmanship of "breaking through all laws with a single sword".

Extremely strong in combat, almost invincible among those of the same level.

It is said that a sword genius has emerged in this generation of the Heavenly Sword Sect. He is only in his early twenties but has already comprehended the sword intent and is hailed as a favorite to win this year's competition.

[Xuandan Sect]

It was famous for its alchemy skills.

But this does not mean they are weak in combat.

On the contrary, the Xuan Dan Sect developed a unique "Dan Dao Combat" method, using pills to strengthen themselves and even using pills as weapons against enemies, with unpredictable and bizarre methods.

【Kumgangji Temple】

Body cultivation sect.

The disciple has cultivated an indestructible body, his entire body as hard as iron, impervious to swords and spears.

Every punch and kick carries immense power.

Even cultivators of the same level cannot break through their defenses.

Shadow Pavilion

Assassin Sect.

Their assassination methods are bizarre, employing stealth, poisoning, and sneak attacks, making them virtually impossible to defend against.

They were notorious throughout Qingzhou, but no one dared to underestimate their strength.

【Yu Beast Mountain】

Skilled at commanding spirit beasts in battle.

Each disciple is accompanied by a natal spirit beast; with one beast per person, their combat power is greatly enhanced.

It is said that among the disciples sent by the Beast Taming Mountain this time, some possess a second-tier high-grade spirit beast, whose strength is comparable to that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

【Fantasy Sound Pavilion】

Everyone is a goddess.

All the disciples were women, with stunningly beautiful appearances, and skilled at using music to bewitch their opponents.

She appears weak, but her fighting power is astonishing.

Their sonic attacks are ubiquitous and impossible to defend against.

These are the six top-tier sects participating in the competition.

Each one has a profound foundation, and each one has a unique fighting style.

Lin Fengmian frowned deeply as he looked at this information.

These sects, as expected of first-rate sects, are not to be underestimated.

The swordsmanship of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the physical prowess of the Vajra Temple, the assassinations of the Shadow Pavilion, the spirit beasts of the Beast Taming Mountain, the elixirs of the Profound Pill Sect, the sonic waves of the Illusionary Sound Pavilion...

Each one is an extremely difficult opponent.

And the Hehuan Sect—

Although the name of the furnace and cauldron is well-known among the major sects in Qingzhou, the information collected is very comprehensive, which is why the information on this jade tube is so detailed.

However, in terms of combat strength, the Hehuan Sect is indeed no match for the six top-tier sects.

Lin Fengmian took a deep breath and carefully put the jade tube away.

In any case, now that we're here, we can't back down.

Whether it's the Heavenly Sword Sect or the Vajra Temple, we'll fight them one by one, or two by two!

-

The airship continued to move slowly.

The journey went smoothly.

Apart from a few groups of foolish monsters who rushed up to their deaths, we basically didn't encounter any foolish cultivators who jumped out to cause trouble.

Even some small teams or independent cultivators participating in the competition would deliberately avoid the flying boat led by True Person Red Lotus, for fear of getting into trouble.