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

The Lin family is currently weak and has not yet been targeted by those powerful forces, which is something that Lin Fengmian is relatively relieved about.

He carefully put away the jade tube, pondered for a moment, and then took out the ancient Yin-Yang Five Elements Array Disc from his bosom.

This was something he had prepared long ago to give to Chu Qingyi.

Although he had been cultivating and training Xiao Ling'er on Luoyun Peak for the past few days, he knew in his heart that the current situation of the Hehuan Sect was not as stable as it seemed on the surface.

After this battle, the Great Yan Dynasty will certainly not let it go, and the next offensive will only be more intense. If he were to leave the sect to attend to his own affairs, he would have to ensure that the rear was completely secure.

As for Chu Qingyi... although the two had some unclear and ambiguous past, she never disappointed him when it came to important matters.

Lin Fengmian stood up, dusted off his robes, and said to Xiao Ling'er:

"You continue practicing, I'm going to the main hall."

Xiao Ling'er nodded in response, then lowered her head and continued practicing her swordsmanship.

Lin Fengmian rose on his sword, transforming into a streak of light as he flew towards the main hall.

Before long, he landed in front of the gate of the back courtyard of the main hall.

The backyard was quiet and elegant, with several bamboo stalks swaying in the wind, making a rustling sound. Chu Qingyi was standing under the veranda, seemingly gazing at the surging sea of ​​clouds in the distance.

Today she wore a plain white dress, her long hair cascading down to her waist like a waterfall. The sunlight shone on her, making her stunningly beautiful face appear even more ethereal and otherworldly.

Hearing footsteps, she turned around.

The moment their eyes met, that subtle, indescribable atmosphere quietly resurfaced between them.

Lin Fengmian felt a pang of emotion. The two had once been the closest of Daoist partners, but now there was an inexplicable estrangement between them.

Fortunately, Chu Qingyi's main soul and divided soul are gradually merging as her injuries heal, and the divided soul's deep guilt towards him...

And an emotion, as deep as a demon, that she could not let go of, also surged into her heart.

Otherwise, given her proud nature, she probably wouldn't even give him a second glance.

Chu Qingyi spoke softly, her delicate brows furrowing slightly: "Lin Fengmian, you've come at the right time. I heard... you're going to Yan Family Fortress?"

Lin Fengmian nodded.

Chu Qingyi's expression immediately became more serious:

"This trip to Yan Family Fortress is extremely dangerous. Countless forces are watching you now, and the Southern Li Dynasty has extremely tight control over Yan Family Fortress. Wouldn't you be walking into a trap?"

Lin Fengmian's tone was firm, without the slightest hesitation: "Thank you for your concern, Supreme Elder. But this disciple must go."

Seeing his resolute expression, Chu Qingyi knew she couldn't persuade him. She remained silent for a moment, then softly asked:

"What kind of help do you need? I can send a few peak masters to accompany you and secretly protect you."

Lin Fengmian shook his head, took out the ancient array plate from his robes, and handed it to her: "No need. I came here today to give this to you."

Chu Qingyi's gaze fell on the array plate, her beautiful eyes widening suddenly as she looked at the object in his hand in disbelief.

"This is..." Her voice trembled slightly, "The Yin-Yang Five Elements Wheel?"

Lin Fengmian nodded, his tone as casual as if he were handing over an ordinary object: "The central core of the sect's protective array. With a little refinement, you can control the entire level four Yin-Yang Five Elements Zhou Tian Array."

Chu Qingyi was completely stunned.

Of course she knew what the Yin-Yang Five Elements Wheel meant. It was the core hub controlling the level four grand formation, a priceless treasure!

Although the Hehuan Sect was protected by a fourth-order grand formation, it had always lacked a trustworthy person to control the core formation plate. Chu Qingyi originally planned to take charge of it herself once her injuries had healed a bit more.

But Lin Fengmian actually... handed it over to her so easily?

Does he really trust her that much?

This unconditional trust was like a soft key, gently inserting itself into the deepest, most tightly locked door of her heart.

Chu Qingyi stared blankly at the array plate, then looked up at the gentle-smiling young man in front of her, and a warm feeling she had never felt before welled up in her heart.

All her quiet efforts, all her covert protection, all her hypocrisy—all of these days seemed to have meaning at this moment.

He believed her.

Lin Fengmian naturally trusted her. Although when the marriage contract was dissolved, this woman was arrogant and unreasonable, making him hate her to the core.

But he gradually realized that she had actually been secretly protecting and supporting him all along.

Later, within the sect, she paved the way for him all the way.

She was aloof and never boasted about the good deeds she did, but he remembered them all.

Like Nangong Li, Chu Qingyi is also a woman he can entrust his life to.

Lin Fengmian thought to himself,

Seeing Chu Qingyi so moved she couldn't speak, Lin Fengmian's lips curled into a mischievous smile, and he couldn't help but tease her, "What? So moved you're about to cry? How about... we remarry?"

"you……"

Upon hearing the words "remarriage," Chu Qingyi's pretty face instantly flushed red, all the way to her ears.

She glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed, but couldn't even utter a complete sentence: "You...you're talking nonsense! Who...who wants to remarry you!"

Lin Fengmian laughed heartily, stopped teasing her, and said seriously:

"Keep the array plate safe. After I leave, I'll leave the sect's affairs to you."

Chu Qingyi took a deep breath, trying to suppress the blush on her face, and solemnly put the Yin-Yang Five Elements Wheel into her bosom.

She paused, her voice suddenly lowering, carrying a hint of barely perceptible concern:

"How about... I go with you? These days, Yan Family Fortress is no exaggeration to call it a den of dragons and tigers."

As soon as she said it, she was stunned, and her ears turned bright red.

Lin Fengmian was also stunned.

He then smiled and waved his hand, "No need. The sect needs you to oversee things. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

He knew, of course, that the journey was dangerous, but he had no choice but to go to Yanjiabao.

That Soul-Nourishing Wood must not fall into the hands of the Heavenly Star Alliance.

Although Li Cheng is an annoying old man, he's not only his guide to the spirit world, but the ancient cultivation techniques, pill formulas, and clues to secret realms in his mind are priceless treasures. Not to mention, they might even be useful to the mysterious woman…

For these reasons, it's worth venturing into any dangerous place!

Seeing that he had made up his mind, Chu Qingyi stopped trying to persuade him. She simply gave him a deep look and her red lips moved slightly: "Come back alive."

Lin Fengmian grinned, turned around, stepped onto his sword, and flew towards Luoyun Peak.

Behind her, Chu Qingyi watched the figure in green robes gradually disappear into the distance, gripped the Yin-Yang Five Elements Wheel in her hand, and her eyes flashed with light.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Lin Fengmian took Xiao Ling'er and boarded a flying boat, leaving the Hehuan Sect without a sound.

The airship wasn't large, but it was big enough for two people. Morning light spilled over the sea of ​​clouds, spreading out in golden rays, like a magnificent painting.

Lin Fengmian stood at the bow of the boat, hands behind his back, his blue robe fluttering in the wind.