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

Lin Fengmian shook his head, completely baffled.

The body of the Amethyst Lion King had long since turned cold; where could he possibly ask?

"Never mind, never mind."

He sighed, squatted down, and looked at the egg again, his tone gentle:

"Little one, although I picked up the wrong person, it's fate that we met, and I will still take good care of you."

The eggshell swayed gently a few times, as if in response to his words.

Lin Fengmian could sense that although the life force inside the egg was weak, it was very stable and was slowly developing.

It will probably be quite a long time before it hatches.

"Alright, just stay here. I'll give you a nice name when you hatch one day."

Lin Fengmian stood up, patted his robes, and looked down at the palace shrouded in mist, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

"Now... let's go see that mysterious woman first."

He took a deep breath and strode toward the palace.

The little fox demon followed obediently behind, its fluffy tail swaying gently as it went.

As the mist dissipated, the majestic palace gradually revealed its outline.

The palace was entirely made of an unknown type of white jade, its surface translucent and shimmering with a faint spiritual light.

At this moment, however, the palace doors were tightly shut, and all was silent.

Lin Fengmian walked to the palace gate.

A chilling aura swept over him, though it seemed much weaker than when he had arrived before.

Lin Fengmian raised an eyebrow slightly, secretly relieved.

The weakening of the chill indicates that the mysterious woman's condition is improving.

Lin Fengmian stood in front of the palace gate and felt that the chill was indeed much weaker than before, which calmed him down a little.

He took a deep breath, about to try pushing the door open again, tentatively hoping to enter the hall and catch a glimpse of the mysterious woman's true face—

"Little one, I am recovering."

A clear and ethereal voice suddenly rang out in his mind, like an ice spring striking jade, or like snow falling on distant mountains. It carried a hint of weakness, yet it could not conceal its innate nobility and majesty.

"Your cultivation is currently only at the Foundation Establishment stage. If you rashly enter the palace, it may have some impact on me."

The voice paused, a hint of helplessness in its tone:

"If you attempt this rashly and fail, it will jeopardize the stability of my soul. Come find me again after you have formed your core."

Lin Fengmian paused, feeling a pang of regret, but also understanding that what the other party said was true.

Although he is now a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the mysterious woman's realm is clearly far beyond his own. Since she said it would have an impact, it must not be an exaggeration.

However, this was the second time he had heard the other person speak.

Her voice...

It must be said that it was truly ethereal and extremely pleasant to the ear.

The voice was not the sweet and charming one that a woman should have; instead, it carried a transcendent and otherworldly quality, as if it were celestial music coming from the heavens. It calmed the mind and spirit, yet one couldn't help but want to hear a few more words.

Although Lin Fengmian had never seen the other person's face, he subconsciously assumed in his heart—

With such a beautiful voice, she must be a stunning beauty.

However, the thought only flashed through his mind for a moment before he suppressed it.

After all, the other party had helped him many times, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him his savior.

As a time traveler, he should repay any kindness shown to him.

"Thank you for the reminder, senior. I understand now."

Lin Fengmian bowed respectfully towards the palace gate, his tone sincere: "Then this junior will come to pay my respects to senior after I have formed my core."

After a moment of silence in the hall, that clear, cold voice rang out again:

"You do know when to advance and retreat."

After a pause, the voice continued:

"Since you have this intention, I will give you a trace of Xuan Yin Qi, which may be helpful for your future Core Formation."

Before Lin Fengmian could react, he felt an extremely pure and subtle icy aura appear out of thin air in his dantian!

The aura was like the first snow of winter, or the cold dew under the moon, gently falling into the depths of his dantian, forming a wonderful balance with his pure yang aura.

There is no conflict or exclusion; on the contrary, there is a subtle tendency for them to blend together seamlessly.

Lin Fengmian's heart skipped a beat.

This aura...

He knew it all too well.

Back in the secret realm, he accidentally consumed the Bodhi Jade Date, and its violent and domineering power almost burst his meridians, nearly causing him to go into a state of demonic possession.

Just when he thought he was going to die, this icy aura surged from the depths of the jade pendant, protecting his heart and guiding the medicinal power to temper his body, saving his life.

only……

This wisp of profound Yin energy was much purer and more refined than what he had sensed before.

If the previous one was a trickle, this one is like a wisp of essence condensed from a thousand-year-old ice spring, gentle and restrained, yet containing an indescribable power.

Lin Fengmian carefully sensed it for a moment, and was overjoyed.

Although he possesses a pure Yang body, yin arises from yang. If he could use this trace of profound yin energy as a guide during the formation of his core, allowing yin and yang to merge, it would greatly benefit his foundation.

"Thank you so much for your kind advice, senior!"

Lin Fengmian cupped his hands again, speaking solemnly.

His gratitude towards this mysterious woman deepened even further.

Since he transmigrated to this world, although the other party has never shown himself, he is undoubtedly the person who has helped him the most.

Whether it was protecting him and helping him build his foundation, or gifting him a cultivation technique, or even this precious wisp of Xuan Yin Qi, the other party never asked for anything in return.

Thinking of this, Lin Fengmian suddenly remembered something and quickly asked:

"Senior, I have a question for you—I wonder if the Soul-Nourishing Wood can help with your injuries?"

There was a moment of silence in the hall.

That clear, ethereal voice rang out again, this time with a subtle softening in its tone:

"Soul-Nourishing Wood... indeed has a great nourishing effect on the soul, and it will naturally benefit my injuries."

She paused, her tone tinged with helplessness and melancholy:

"But this item is extremely rare, even in ancient times it was a rare find, and now it's priceless and unavailable. You, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, are probably..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian interrupted the other party before they could finish speaking:

"Since it's useful to you, senior, then I'll leave this matter to you."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable firmness.

"This junior has always been clear about gratitude and resentment. Senior has saved my life many times and bestowed upon me the Profound Yin Qi. This kindness and gratitude are etched in my heart. If I don't even have the courage to find a Soul-Nourishing Wood for Senior, then what kind of immortality am I cultivating, what kind of path am I seeking?"

Silence fell once more in the hall.

After a long while, that clear, cold voice rang out again, seemingly carrying a barely perceptible hint of laughter:

"You're quite thoughtful."

"Go. I will await the day you achieve the Golden Core stage."