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

"Most importantly, it also produces a key medicinal herb, the 'Foundation Building Grass.' This spiritual herb can only grow in secret realms and cannot be cultivated outside. Therefore, disciples from the three major sects will go in to try their luck whenever they have the chance."

Lin Fengmian felt a slight stirring in his heart upon hearing this.

He naturally knew about the Foundation Establishment Pill.

For cultivators, breaking through from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment is a crucial hurdle.

The Foundation Building Pill's function is to greatly increase the success rate, while protecting the heart meridian and preventing qi deviation during the breakthrough process.

Without Foundation Establishment Pills, if one fails at the Foundation Establishment stage, they will perish.

"Don't be fooled by the fact that you've been in contact with quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators."

Nangong Li seemed to sense what he was thinking and said softly,

"But in the entire Zhao Kingdom, Foundation Establishment cultivators are already considered powerful figures, capable of serving as patriarchs in their families. After all, only a few sects, like the Joyful Union Sect, have Foundation Establishment disciples."

She walked to Lin Fengmian's side, leaned down slightly, and softened her tone:

"However, if my husband doesn't want to go, that's fine too. After all, you are my husband."

I can request a Foundation Establishment Pill from the Nangong family for you. While I can't guarantee it will be top-grade, a mid-grade one should be fine.

Lin Fengmian looked up and met her tender, peach-blossom eyes.

This woman... is getting more and more considerate.

But Lin Fengmian is not the kind of gigolo who just hides behind women.

Although being a kept man is indeed very appealing, he himself has grown tired of it after doing it for so long.

not to mention......

Elixirs are also divided into different grades.

The effects of top-grade, fine-grade, superior-grade, medium-grade, and inferior-grade medicines vary drastically.

A cultivator who breaks through using a low-grade Foundation Establishment Pill has a weak foundation and limited future achievements.

He stood up, meeting Nangong Li's gaze at him firmly:

"What I want is a top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill."

Nangong Li was slightly taken aback, then a faint smile appeared on his lips.

This is the man she has her eye on.

Ambitious, confident, and unwilling to settle for mediocrity.

"Okay." She nodded gently.

"Then my husband should go and explore the secret realm. With your strength, as long as you are careful, you should be able to gain something."

Lin Fengmian smiled and put his arm around her waist:

"Since you care about me so much, how about... I get another reward?"

"Get out!" Nangong Li shoved him away, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"Wasn't last night enough? I have important business to attend to today!"

After saying that, she straightened her clothes, regained her cold and dignified appearance, and walked out of the cave first.

Lin Fengmian followed with a smile.

The two prepared to return to the Hehuan Sect on their swords.

On the way, Lin Fengmian was making plans.

The opening of the secret realm is indeed a good opportunity for me.

Firstly, it allows you to accumulate practical experience.

Although he had killed Li Cheng, the man had underestimated him, and he had gained the advantage of being caught off guard. In terms of experience in life-or-death combat, Li Cheng was still far from being a match for him.

Secondly, he could search for Foundation Establishment materials. Top-grade Foundation Establishment Pills require the best main and auxiliary materials, and his limited amount of spirit stones wouldn't be enough to buy them.

"Husband, what are you thinking about?" Nangong Li noticed his unusual behavior and turned her head to ask.

"I'm thinking..." Lin Fengmian pulled himself out of his thoughts and smiled, "I'm thinking about whether I can find some good things in the secret realm to bring back as gifts for my senior sister."

Nangong Li spat lightly, "Glib-tongued."

But the corners of his lips were slightly upturned.

Lin Fengmian smiled and kissed her on the lips again.

"Alright, enough fooling around. Let's go back; we have important business to attend to today."

Nangong Li snorted but didn't say anything more, letting him help her up.

After quickly tidying up, the two left the cave, summoned their flying swords, and flew towards the Hehuan Sect.

The flying sword pierced the air, accompanied by a fierce gale.

Lin Fengmian remained standing behind Nangong Li, his arms around her waist.

After a night of "fierce fighting," he became much more obedient, simply holding her quietly without making any further moves.

Nangong Li felt the warmth emanating from his chest, and a rare sense of peace welled up in her heart.

This man... although he's a bit of a womanizer and always likes to bully her, for some reason, she always feels very safe and secure when she's by his side.

The two then flew to the sect.

While passing through a remote canyon.

Nangong Li's beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed.

Then, the next second, Lin Fengmian also sensed something and turned around to look.

Behind them, five powerful streaks of light were rapidly approaching from the sky. Their speed and imposing presence made it clear to anyone that they were up to no good.

Nangong Li snorted coldly in his heart.

The two of them had just left the Immortal City when someone came after them; someone must be targeting them!

She made a quick decision and flew towards a forest below—flying on her sword like that would only make her a sitting duck.

As soon as the two landed their flying swords, Nangong Li shielded Lin Fengmian behind him, his pale purple flying sword already unsheathed, its blade shimmering with a cool, spiritual light.

The next moment, five dark figures appeared out of thin air, surrounding the two of them from all directions like ghosts.

"How dare you! What do you want to do?!"

Nangong Li pointed his sword forward, his voice as cold as ice, and released the pressure of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator. His beautiful face was filled with an awe-inspiring and unassailable majesty.

The leader of the men in black snorted coldly, showing no fear whatsoever:

"You little brat from the Nangong family, get out of here! We're here to take the life of that brat behind you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his aura exploded—mid-Foundation Establishment stage!

The other four also stopped hiding, and powerful spiritual pressures surged into the sky.

Five Foundation Establishment cultivators!

Nangong Li cursed inwardly, "This is bad."

The Golden Core guard that the Nangong family assigned to her had just left this morning due to an urgent family matter and was not by her side at the moment!

The other party was clearly prepared; they even anticipated this opening!

"Don't even think about it!"

Instead of retreating, Nangong Li advanced, protecting Lin Fengmian even more tightly. The long sword in his hand hummed, and his voice was as cold as frost.

"My husband, you won't be allowed to harm him! The Nangong family isn't to be trifled with either, so get out of here!"

"Heh, stubborn fool! By the time the old fogies of your Nangong family arrive, you'll already be a corpse."

The leader of the men in black sneered, his eyes flashing with murderous intent:

"You two will be buried with us!"

Before the words were even finished, the five figures launched their attack simultaneously!

In an instant, spiritual light exploded, sword energy crisscrossed, and five spiritual weapons, carrying a sharp killing intent, enveloped everything from all directions!

"Bang--!"

Nangong Li frowned, knowing that Lin Fengmian could not survive a battle of this level.

He brandished his longsword, and a purple sword light, like a bolt of lightning, rushed forward, colliding fiercely with two of the flying swords, producing a deafening roar.

The air surged, and the surrounding trees were instantly leveled.

Lin Fengmian stood behind her, watching the slender purple figure fight five against one, yet not retreating an inch, fiercely protecting him. A complex emotion welled up in his heart.

This woman... is truly risking her life to protect him.

But he knew he couldn't just hide in the background.