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

He not only ate, but he ate with great relish.

The sharp, piercing gazes all around, the whispered discussions, the disdainful, mocking, and expectant looks—

He ignored it all.

He even went so far as to block out all the gazes around him, focusing all his attention on the spiritual fruit in his hand.

In his heart, he casually noted down a debt he owed to Su Zhenzhen.

That little devil is always getting herself into trouble!

I messed up at the entrance to the secret realm last time, and here I am again!

Lin Fengmian gritted his teeth inwardly, but his face remained calm and composed.

He silently recited a sentence he had seen online in his previous life—

No matter how strong you are, the gentle breeze still caresses the mountain ridge.

You can be as arrogant as you want, the bright moon still shines over the great river.

Lin Fengmian adhered to one principle at this moment:

When it's my turn to step up, I will never hesitate.

But when it's time to play it safe—he simply won't step up!

No one can help it!

He took a bite of the spiritual fruit, and the juice burst in his mouth, sweet and delicious.

Hmm, these spiritual fruits are good. I'll order another plate later.

Meanwhile, Chu Qingyi clenched her hands tightly in the audience.

She stood in the crowd, looking at the figure in blue on the second floor, her beautiful eyes filled with complex emotions.

She hoped that Lin Fengmian could intervene and help the Hehuan Sect save face.

They also didn't want him to expose too much and become a target of public criticism.

After all, the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind.

She bit her lip, her heart filled with conflicting emotions.

Li Yuhun stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the arena, his dark green eyes sweeping over the surroundings.

When he saw the figure in a blue robe still eating fruit on the second floor, a disdainful sneer curled at the corner of his mouth.

This guy is indeed a coward.

He felt increasingly proud, convinced that the other party was truly afraid of him.

Then, he raised his withered finger and pointed in the direction of Lin Fengmian, his hoarse voice echoing in the hall:

"What? Are all the members of the Hehuan Sect such cowards?"

He paused, his tone full of sarcasm:

"Are they all these spineless cowards without any testicles?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a collective gasp filled the hall.

That's a really harsh thing to say!

This is a slap in the face to the entire Hehuan Sect!

Li Yuhun seemed oblivious and continued to yell at Lin Fengmian:

"That kid on stage, you don't have to fight him if you don't want to."

He held up three fingers, a mocking smile playing on his lips:

"I'm in a good mood today. All you have to do is come over here, kneel down, kowtow three times, and say 'I chickened out'—"

He paused, his eyes filled with contempt:

"I'll let you off this time."

That arrogant attitude and unrestrained mockery spread like venom throughout the hall.

At the head of the table, the phoenix eyes of the Crimson Lotus Immortal were filled with murderous intent.

She stared intently at Li Yuhun, her alluring eyes now as cold as ice.

This person is far too arrogant!

If it weren't for her status, she would have loved to personally tear this arrogant fool to pieces!

The entire Hehuan Sect was filled with indignation at this moment.

The disciples clenched their fists, their eyes filled with rage.

This ugly monster from the Heavenly Demon Sect actually dared to humiliate the Joyful Union Sect like this!

Deceiving too much!

The same was true of the monks around them.

Although they were not disciples of the Joyful Union Sect, they were all righteous cultivators, and they were indignant to see the people of the Heavenly Demon Sect acting so arrogantly.

Even the people from the Zhennan Prince's Mansion frowned at this moment.

Those disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect really went too far.

The three Xiong brothers on the stage were the first to get restless.

Xiong Da suddenly stood up, his eyes wide and round like copper bells, his rough voice like muffled thunder:

"You're not allowed to insult my older brother! I'll fight you!"

He clenched his fists, his muscles bulged, and his aura exploded!

Late foundation building!

Xiong Er and Xiong San also stood up and said in unison:

"That's right! You're not worthy of our boss's help!"

"Let me take you on!"

The three brothers, united in their hatred of the enemy, were about to rush off the stage.

however--

"stop."

A faint voice came from the second floor.

The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

The three brothers paused, and all looked up.

Lin Fengmian had stood up at some point and was looking down at them.

"You are no match for him."

Lin Fengmian's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty.

Upon hearing this, Xiong Da felt a surge of anxiety and was about to speak—

Lin Fengmian raised his hand to stop him, his gaze falling on Li Yuhun, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Lin Fengmian couldn't sit still if his underlings were being bullied.

It's up to the owner to beat the dog!

He dares to beat up his own underlings? Is that acceptable?

Moreover, although the three Xiong brothers acknowledged him as their eldest brother, he kept this affection in his heart.

Now that someone is trying to bully them, how can he sit idly by?

Lin Fengmian swallowed the spiritual fruit in his hand in one gulp, then shook his head with feigned sigh:

"Sigh, it's true... they can't even have a peaceful meal."

As soon as he finished speaking, he flashed away—

He jumped straight from the second floor!

His green robe fluttered in the wind, his sleeves billowing.

He landed steadily in the center of the field, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked calmly at Li Yuhun.

"Li Yuhun, is it?"

Lin Fengmian's lips curled into a faint smile, his tone nonchalant:

"Since you're so determined to die, then I'll grant your wish."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent!

immediately--

Su Zhenzhen was so excited she almost jumped up!

She knew it! This bastard wouldn't let her down!

"Go Lin Fengmian! Beat this ugly monster!"

Su Zhenzhen cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted loudly into the arena. Her clear and melodious voice carried throughout the entire venue.

She paused, then added, her tone full of pride:

"You're the son-in-law of the Su family!"

Upon hearing this—

The entire room fell silent.

All eyes turned to Su Zhenzhen, and then to Lin Fengmian.

immediately--

"What?!"

"The Su family's son-in-law?!"

"Which Su family? The Su family from Qingzhou?!"

"My God! That's one of the top cultivation families in Qingzhou! It's said they have a Nascent Soul ancestor overseeing them!"

"This kid is actually the son-in-law of the Su family?!"

Exclamations rose and fell, everyone stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.

Those cultivators who were mocking Lin Fengmian were now speechless, their mouths agape.

The Su family!

That's a super cultivation family that ranks among the top in the entire Qingzhou!

They are many times stronger than the so-called Golden Elixir Clan of Zhao!

And this seemingly unremarkable young man in front of me is actually the son-in-law of the Su family?!

How is that possible!

Even the Prince of Zhennan, who was at the head of the table, glanced at Lin Fengmian with considerable interest.

A hint of amusement flashed in those deep eyes.

Lin Fengmian felt the gazes coming from all directions, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

That little devil!

Is this guy trying to draw attention away from me?

Once she shouted that, even if I wanted to keep a low profile, I couldn't!