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

He turned around, a smile returning to his face, and said loudly:

"In today's martial arts competition, I have repeatedly ordered that the contest be stopped once the point is reached, and no one should be killed."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room before finally settling on Lin Fengmian, his eyes filled with admiration:

"Only young friend Lin strictly adhered to my rules. Faced with the opponent's deadly move, he was merely forced to retaliate. He is truly young and promising, worthy of admiration!"

He patted Lin Fengmian on the shoulder and smiled:

"Moreover, young friend Lin has won two matches in a row, demonstrating exceptional skill. Truly, a hero emerges from among the young!"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding cultivators echoed his sentiments.

"Your Highness is right! Lin Fengmian is indeed formidable!"

"He cultivates both physical and magical techniques, possesses unparalleled swordsmanship, and can even kill a half-step Core Formation cultivator—truly a prodigy!"

"The Hehuan Sect is truly blessed to produce such a talent!"

Compliments and praises rose and fell incessantly.

Lin Fengmian understood.

While the Prince of Zhennan's words were somewhat sincere, they were mostly motivated by a desire to win him over, based on the strength the Prince had demonstrated.

At the same time, it also extended an olive branch to the Hehuan Sect.

After all, a genius who can kill a half-step Core Formation cultivator has unlimited potential for future achievements.

Invest early and you're guaranteed to make a profit.

Lin Fengmian understood perfectly, but on his face he immediately feigned surprise and flattery, and quickly cupped his hands in greeting:

"Your Highness is too kind! I am unworthy of such praise!"

His humble demeanor and respectful tone perfectly captured the trepidation and modesty of a junior when praised by a senior.

Upon seeing this, the Prince of Zhennan felt even more favorably toward him.

This young man is not only capable, but also knows when to advance and retreat.

He has potential!

Seeing Lin Fengmian's formidable strength and humble manner, the surrounding cultivators looked at True Person Honglian on the stands with a hint of envy.

"Master Honglian is truly blessed to have taken in such a fine disciple!"

"Indeed, the Hehuan Sect already has extensive connections, and now with such a genius in charge, their future achievements are limitless!"

"Tsk tsk, it's a pity I'm not from the Joyful Union Sect, otherwise I could have benefited from it too..."

Those sects that usually had good relations with the Hehuan Sect came forward to offer their congratulations, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

The fairies present looked at Lin Fengmian with wide, beautiful eyes, their hearts fluttering with longing.

Those female cultivators who were already interested in him were now even more enamored with him after seeing that he could kill someone who was only half a step into the Core Formation stage.

"Young Master Lin is truly amazing..."

"I wonder if Young Master Lin is looking for a Daoist partner..."

"Oh my, how shameless of you!"

"Tch, you don't want it? Then I won't fight you for it!"

"Who said I don't want it anymore!"

The birds were all vying for attention, creating a lively scene.

Of course, some people were also very upset and jealous.

In the stands, Xiao Chen, Xiao Sheng, and the others sat there, their faces so gloomy they could drip water.

They originally thought Lin Fengmian was just a pushover they could easily manipulate, a good-for-nothing who had climbed up from the bottom.

But I never expected—

It turned out to be a real dragon!

He cultivates both physical and magical techniques, possesses unparalleled swordsmanship, and can even kill a half-step Core Formation cultivator despite being of a higher level...

This kind of strength is something they simply cannot afford to provoke.

The three exchanged a glance, and each saw regret in the other's eyes.

Why did you have to get antagonized by Lin Fengmian in the first place?

If there is any way to salvage the situation...

But things have already come to this point, and it's too late to turn back.

The three of them were filled with mixed feelings, and could only sit there with gloomy faces, without saying a word.

However, the situation was quite different for the three Xiong brothers.

"Big brother is amazing!"

Xiong Da's voice boomed, his face full of excitement, as he slapped his thigh and laughed heartily.

"I knew Big Brother wasn't an ordinary person! Half-step Core Formation? That's nothing compared to Big Brother!"

Xiong Er was also extremely excited, his eyes were shining.

"Big Brother is awesome! Big Brother is so powerful!"

Xiong San even stood up, waving his fists, wishing he could rush up and hug Lin Fengmian.

On the other side of the stands, Liu Shiyin looked at the figure in the green robe in the arena and revealed a sweet smile.

"Junior brother, that attack just now was truly fierce."

Her voice was soft, and her eyes were full of admiration.

Xiao Xiyue sat to the side, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lin Fengmian, her heart churning with turmoil.

If only I could have a proper "sparring" with him in the room...

Thinking of this, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she felt an irresistible urge to wait.

I can't wait to go back to the room with him right now and have a passionate encounter.

Chu Qingyi sat to the side, still with that aloof and arrogant demeanor, as if nothing concerned her, but the slight upturn of her lips betrayed her.

Clearly, her inner world was far from as calm as it appeared.

That man was once her man.

Although it's not like that anymore...

But seeing him so imposing, she still felt an indescribable sense of pride and honor.

The happiest person was undoubtedly Su Zhenzhen.

The little girl was incredibly excited.

Seeing her man so dazzling, especially in front of her mother, filled her with a sense of pride that was sweeter than honey.

She skipped and hopped to Lin Fengmian's side, tilted her little face up, and looked at him triumphantly:

"Lin Fengmian, not bad! You didn't embarrass me!"

That look was both arrogant and adorable.

Lin Fengmian looked down at her, chuckled softly, and reached out to ruffle her hair.

"Yes, yes, it's all thanks to Miss Su's guidance."

Su Zhenzhen squinted as he rubbed her eyes, feeling secretly pleased, but she still couldn't hold back her words:

"Hmph, you know that much!"

She turned around, looked at her mother, raised her chin, and her eyes clearly said:

How about it? The man I chose, isn't he great?

The beautiful woman standing to the side was also in a state of shock.

She originally thought that Lin Fengmian was just a bit stronger, but probably still a greenhorn when it came to interpersonal relationships.

But what she had just witnessed completely overturned her understanding.

Faced with the Prince of Zhennan's attempts to win him over, this young man remained neither arrogant nor humble, demonstrating a proper balance of humility and composure.

This sense of propriety is something that cannot be acquired without decades of experience.

This young man is not only strong, but also meticulous in his thinking, and he is able to deal with someone like the Prince of Zhennan on equal terms.

What's even more remarkable is that my own precious daughter likes it!

The more the beautiful woman looked at Lin Fengmian, the more pleasing he became to her eyes.

All her previous concerns about social status and background had long since vanished from her mind.

This daughter, though usually lively and playful and not very easy to manage, has a really good eye for talent when it matters.

The young man before them was far superior to the spoiled brats of the Su family who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun.