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

But that bitterness lingered like a maggot clinging to the bone, impossible to shake off.

She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, pulled the quilt over her head, and curled up into a ball.

……

at the same time.

Lin Fengmian walked out of Master Honglian's room, feeling refreshed, and headed towards his own residence.

The morning breeze blew, her clothes fluttered, and she looked radiant, as if she had taken some kind of super tonic.

He secretly savored the moment, and couldn't help but sigh: I never expected that this accident would allow me to unlock this stunningly beautiful senior uncle ahead of schedule.

The opponent truly lived up to his reputation as a fake Nascent Soul cultivator; the purity of his primordial yin essence far surpassed that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Moreover, the taste... is full, sweet, and has a long aftertaste that is truly incomparable to that of ordinary people.

Lin Fengmian's lips curled up slightly, and he was in a great mood.

He was walking when he suddenly stopped.

Not far ahead, a pale white figure stood quietly in front of his door, seemingly waiting for him.

It was Xiao Xiyue.

She was still wearing a moon-white long dress, her black hair cascading down her back, her skin as smooth as jade, and she was breathtakingly beautiful.

However, her aloof and stunningly beautiful face now carried a hint of resentment.

Upon seeing Lin Fengmian approach, Xiao Xiyue stepped forward, her beautiful eyes filled with resentment:

"Junior Brother Lin, where did you go yesterday? I went to your room to look for you, but you weren't there."

The voice was clear and cold, yet carried a hint of melancholy.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian's lips twitched slightly.

His expression remained unchanged, his demeanor turned serious, and he spoke to Xiao Xiyue without batting an eye:

"Senior Sister Xiao, last night, when Martial Aunt Honglian saw that I had brought honor to the Hehuan Sect, she specially rewarded me by teaching me all night."

After saying that, he had a thought and released a little of the cultivation aura that he had gained from his dual cultivation with True Person Red Lotus.

Foundation Establishment Perfection!

The spiritual energy was so solid it was almost tangible, flowing around him and radiating a faint pressure.

Xiao Xiyue sensed this aura, her beautiful eyes suddenly lit up, and she was overjoyed!

"Really? That's wonderful, Junior Brother Lin!"

She stepped forward, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise, and her voice became lighter:

"With the guidance of Martial Aunt Honglian, your cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds in the future!"

She paused, her beautiful eyes darting around, then leaned closer and lowered her voice:

"Junior Brother Lin, may we... cultivate together for a while now?"

Her voice was soft, tinged with anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian's lips twitched again.

Last night I fought fiercely with Master Honglian all night, giving it my all, and my pure yang energy has not yet fully recovered.

If he were to engage in dual cultivation with Xiao Xiyue again, he would surely be exposed.

He quickly waved his hand and said seriously:

"Senior Sister, I'm afraid it's not possible now. Martial Aunt Honglian gave me a lot of guidance on the key points of cultivation last night, and I need to go back and digest and consolidate them. How about we talk about it in a couple of days?"

Without waiting for Xiao Xiyue's response, he turned around, pushed open the door without looking back, and slipped inside.

The door slammed shut.

Xiao Xiyue stood there, a hint of disappointment flashing in her beautiful eyes.

She looked at the tightly closed door, a strange feeling creeping into her heart.

What's wrong with Junior Brother Lin today? Why is he avoiding me like this?

I just wanted to help him improve his cultivation. The Great Competition of Prodigies is in two days. If he can make another step forward before then, he will definitely achieve good results in the competition.

But how could he...?

Xiao Xiyue bit her lip, sighed softly, and turned to leave.

……

inside the room.

Lin Fengmian closed the door and let out a long sigh of relief.

He leaned against the door, recalling Xiao Xiyue's resentful gaze, and secretly rejoiced that he had run away quickly.

This woman is becoming increasingly difficult to deal with.

He shook his head, composed himself, and sat cross-legged on the couch.

In two days, the Grand Competition of the Prodigies will begin.

He needs to cultivate discreetly for the next two days to stabilize his cultivation level and get into peak condition.

Lin Fengmian raised his hand and set up several restrictions, sealing the room layer by layer.

Immediately, with a thought, he vanished from the spot in a flash.

……

Frozen Cave Heaven.

White mist swirled, and spiritual energy surged like a tide.

Lin Fengmian's figure flashed and he appeared next to the spirit field.

He looked around, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The seeds of the dozens of spiritual fruits that I planted casually before are now all ripe!

Looking out over the spiritual fields, the branches are laden with colorful spiritual fruits, a truly beautiful sight.

Purple crystal grapes, crimson peaches, jade jujubes, golden melons... a dazzling array of spiritual fruits, exuding an enticing fragrance.

Lin Fengmian was overjoyed and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

This jade pendant has amazing storage space!

In just a few days, these spiritual fruits grew from seeds to maturity at an astonishing speed.

He quickly stepped forward and picked the ripe spiritual fruits one by one, piling them up all over the ground.

Lin Fengmian looked at the pile of spiritual fruits and, without any ceremony, picked up a vermilion peach and took a big bite.

Juice overflows, sweet and delicious, a pure spiritual energy flows down the throat and into every part of the body.

He finished eating in a few bites, then picked up a jade-green jujube and started crunching it.

Lin Fengmian ate one after another, his mouth full of juice, thoroughly enjoying himself.

He could clearly feel that the spiritual power within his body was slowly increasing.

Nourished by these spiritual fruits, his physique steadily progressed towards the late stage of the second tier.

Lin Fengmian was overjoyed, but then felt a pang of regret.

These spiritual fruits are good, but compared to the cultivation boost brought by dual cultivation with fairies, they are worlds apart.

One top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill is equivalent to him eating hundreds of spiritual fruits.

One night of dual cultivation is equivalent to him consuming dozens of top-grade Foundation Establishment Pills.

This Pure Yang Holy Body is practically forcing me down the path of no return—dual cultivation!

Lin Fengmian shook his head, but a smile appeared on his lips.

However... this road of no return has been quite comfortable to walk.

He felt a faint sense of anticipation—how many stunningly beautiful women would he need to cultivate with before he could reach the Core Formation stage?

This is a question worth pondering.

……

Two days have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the early morning, sunlight streamed through the window.

Lin Fengmian pushed open the door and stretched lazily with a look of contentment.

In the past two days, he has completely stabilized his Foundation Establishment Great Perfection realm, his spiritual power flows freely, and his state has reached its peak.

He is now full of confidence to participate in the Tianjiao Grand Competition.

Before long, all the members of the Hehuan Sect gathered at the mountain gate.

Crimson Lotus Immortal, dressed in a red palace gown, sat upright at the bow of the flying boat, her face aloof and her gaze fixed straight ahead, as if keeping everyone at arm's length.

Behind him, two senior disciples stood on either side, their auras calm and composed.

Chu Qingyi, Xiao Xiyue, and more than a dozen other disciples of the Hehuan Sect stood in turn, looking at Lin Fengmian with different expressions.

Throughout the entire process, Master Honglian remained expressionless, but deliberately avoided eye contact with Lin Fengmian.

She sat upright in the main seat, her demeanor aloof and detached, as if the enchanting events of that night had never occurred.

But upon closer inspection, one can see a faint blush on her cheeks, making her even more beautiful and charming.