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

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart, and looked at the smiling figure in the mirror, gritting his teeth.

"That's... absolutely awful!"

"They even dare to fool my own daughter!"

A servant standing nearby asked cautiously, "Your Highness, would you like to...?"

"No!" Yan Pojun sneered. "In this secret realm, everyone relies on their own abilities. If I were to intervene because of this, wouldn't I become a laughingstock?"

He paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "Once the secret realm ends... I'll see just how powerful this kid is!"

Upon hearing this, the attendant immediately lowered his head, not daring to say another word.

……

In the secret realm.

After a hearty meal, Yan Yi leaned against the stone wall, patting her slightly protruding belly with a satisfied look on her face.

"Lin Fengmian, if you opened a barbecue restaurant with your skills, I'm afraid all the cultivators in the Great Yan Dynasty would come to support you."

"That won't do," Lin Fengmian shook his head. "I'm destined to become an immortal, how can I open a barbecue restaurant?"

"Become an immortal?" Yan Yiyi curled her lip. "You?"

"What? You don't believe me?" Lin Fengmian raised an eyebrow.

"Believe it, believe it, believe it." Yan Yiyi nodded perfunctorily, then suddenly changed the subject.

"By the way, how's the ranking of your Hehuan Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian took out the jade tablet, glanced at it, and immediately frowned.

"Seventh," he said in a deep voice. "The Heavenly Sword Sect is first with 570,000 points. My Joyful Union Sect... has less than 100,000 points."

The gap is enormous.

Although he ranked third in individual points, the sect's total points relied on teamwork.

The disciples of the Hehuan Sect fought individually and were unable to form a united force.

Sects like the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Heavenly Demon Sect, and the Vajra Temple all operate as teams, concentrating points on the strongest members to climb the overall rankings.

If this continues, the Hehuan Sect might not even be able to stay in the top ten.

Lin Fengmian put away the jade token, a resolute glint in his eyes.

"No, we can't keep hiding like this."

He suddenly stood up.

Yan Yiyi was startled: "You bastard, what do you want to do?"

Lin Fengmian shook his head, his expression turning serious: "Sister Yiyi, as you've seen, our Hehuan Sect's ranking is in grave danger. When the sect is in trouble, every citizen has a responsibility. I, Lin Fengmian, can no longer hide!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Yiyi's beautiful eyes lit up.

After this brief time together, she had a pretty good impression of Lin Fengmian.

His spiritual fruits helped her refine her cultivation, and his roasted meat was irresistible to her.

More importantly, being by his side made her feel exceptionally safe.

That sense of security was something that none of the guards in the Prince of Zhennan's mansion could provide.

She even secretly fantasized—how wonderful it would be to have such a Daoist partner?

Seeing his resolute expression, as if he were ready to go through fire and water for the sect, Yan Yiyi's heart fluttered.

This guy looks so handsome when he gets serious!

Moreover, even though he was so capable, he always gave in to her and made her happy, and never took anything from her.

This kind of person is trustworthy!

Without hesitation, she said, "Brother Lin Fengmian, I support you!"

Lin Fengmian was taken aback.

Brother? Wasn't he a jerk before? How did he level up?

Yan Yiyi, oblivious to his expression, continued, "This princess will fight her way out with you! Anyway, our Zhennan Prince's Mansion is just going through the motions this time, so you can have all these points!"

As she spoke, she handed over her jade pendant.

It clearly showed on it—

53,000 points!

Lin Fengmian's pupils contracted, and he froze.

50,000 points?

This girl is actually willing to give me all 50,000 points?!

He looked up and met Yan Yiyi's clear and firm eyes, and a strange emotion welled up in his heart.

My damn charm...

The level of the Sea King has been elevated once again!

"Are you... sure?" Lin Fengmian took a deep breath, trying to suppress the shock in his heart.

"Of course I'm sure!" Yan Yiyi nodded vigorously, stuffing the jade token into his hand. "Anyway, I don't need to compete for any ranking, so keeping these points would be a waste. Here, take them; they'll help your sect improve its ranking!"

She paused, lowered her head slightly, and blushed slightly on her cheeks: "Consider it...consider it repayment for the barbecue you gave me."

Lin Fengmian looked at the jade token in his hand, then at the little princess with blushing cheeks in front of him, and felt a mix of emotions.

This girl, has she been fooled by me?

but……

A smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

He remembered this kindness.

"Alright." Lin Fengmian put away the jade token and said solemnly, "After the secret realm ends, I'll treat you to something even better."

"Really?" Yan Yiyi's eyes lit up. "Is it a deal?"

It's a deal.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Immediately, Lin Fengmian turned around and looked outside the cave.

There, war raged and fierce fighting was in full swing.

"Let's go." He took a deep breath, a glint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes. "It's time to show them what a real dark horse is."

Above the plaza, in front of the Xuan Tian Mirror.

When Zhennan King Yan Pojun looked at the figure in green robes in the mirror and his daughter's excited expression of "I am the number one on the leaderboard," he almost spat out a mouthful of blood!

"That Lin Fengmian!"

He slapped the armrest of the seat, and the iron armrest dented instantly, leaving a deep handprint.

The surrounding cultivators felt the terrifying pressure and shrank back, remaining silent.

Upon seeing this, Yan Lie, the heir apparent behind the Prince of Zhennan, quickly stepped forward and lowered his voice, saying:

"Father, please calm your anger. My little sister is just young and confused, blinded by that scoundrel. Once Lin Fengmian is released, I will certainly teach him a lesson and avenge her!"

Yan Pojun took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart, and coldly snorted:

"A lesson? What good is a lesson! Those points were meant for my own use... Never mind!"

He waved his hand, his face ashen.

Seeing this, the powerful and influential families around had different thoughts.

Some gloated, some secretly plotted, and some shook their heads and sighed.

Lin Fengmian has completely offended the Prince of Zhennan.

In the Great Yan Dynasty, how many people who offend the Prince of Zhennan can have a good ending?

however--

On the high platform, Emperor Yan Tianxiao of the Great Yan Dynasty sat on the dragon throne, looking at the scene in the mirror, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

Beside him, Crown Princess Yan Qingluan also smiled, a meaningful glint flashing in her beautiful eyes.

The two exchanged a glance and then smiled at each other.

interesting.

This kid named Lin Fengmian is interesting.

Emperor Yan Tianxiao slightly turned his head, looked at the chief eunuch beside him, and whispered:

"Investigate this Lin Fengmian's background. A disciple of the Hehuan Sect? To be able to stir up trouble in the secret realm, there's probably more to him than meets the eye."

The chief eunuch bowed immediately: "Yes, Your Majesty."