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

"I am Lin Fengmian, the Holy Son of the Hehuan Sect, and I will not change my name or surname."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Fengmian's aura suddenly changed!

Once the disguise was removed, the ordinary-looking face melted away like ice and snow.

In an instant, a handsome face with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and lips as red as cinnabar was revealed!

It was a face that could make countless women lose their minds, with a hint of cynical laughter in its eyes.

It also exudes a calm confidence and sharp edge.

Yan Qingyao, who was standing to the side, stared wide-eyed.

She stared blankly, her mouth agape, completely petrified, her mind a blank.

This...this is Brother Fengmian?!

The Lin Fengmian she knew was clearly an ordinary young man with average looks and a gentle temperament...

How... how did he transform into such a handsome man in the blink of an eye?!

Her heart pounded like a drum, and her cheeks flushed instantly.

Even the roots of my ears felt like they were on fire.

She instinctively covered her mouth, afraid that she would cry out.

He's... he's so handsome!

Her fingertips trembled slightly, and the little hesitation she had left completely vanished.

After confirming Lin Fengmian's identity, Yan Nantian's spiritual energy instantly fluctuated!

He could clearly feel the profound and pure spiritual power within the other party's body, as well as the faint sword intent that emanated from it—it was by no means ordinary!

This... really is Lin Fengmian!

The problem is—he's a thorn in the side of the Heavenly Star Alliance!

The Heavenly Star Alliance has even offered a bounty of ten million spirit stones for his life!

Yan Qingyao then came to her senses, quickly stepped forward, took her father's hand, and whispered:

"Father, come with me for a moment, I have something to say to you privately!"

After saying that, she grabbed Yan Nantian without further ado and quickly walked into the secret room behind the main hall.

The door to the secret room closed, and Yan Qingyao took a deep breath and recounted the whole story in detail.

She recounted everything, big and small, from the jade slip her sister left before her death.

Yan Nantian remained silent for a long time.

He stood in the secret room, his back to his daughter.

He stared at the dim, ever-burning lamp on the wall for a long time without saying a word.

After a moment, he sighed and turned around.

That usually dignified face was now filled with complex emotions.

He never expected that his eldest daughter, before her death, would find such a way out for their Yan family fortress.

Even more unexpectedly, the young man whom the Tianxing Alliance considered a major enemy would actually accept this entrustment.

Yan Nantian felt a mix of emotions—but in the end, he chose to believe.

Trust your daughter.

He took a deep breath, pushed open the door to the secret chamber, and walked out. A smile had appeared on his face as he bowed to Lin Fengmian and said:

"So it's you, young friend Lin! Qingyao has already told me everything."

Since it was Qingluan's dying wish, then we are now family.

If you don't mind, you can call me "Uncle Yan"!

Lin Fengmian immediately smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "Uncle Yan."

Yan Nantian nodded, looking at the smiling young man in front of him, but his heart was churning like a stormy sea.

Blue Phoenix, oh Blue Phoenix...

I believe in you. The person you have chosen will surely lead our Yan Family Fortress to escape this calamity!

Just as he was feeling sentimental, a soft footstep came from the side door.

"Sir, who are these two...?"

A gentle and melodious female voice rang out.

Lin Fengmian looked up and saw a beautiful woman walking out gracefully, wearing a light purple dress.

Her dark hair was pulled up high, with a jade hairpin inserted at an angle.

Her face resembled Yan Qingyao's by seven or eight points, but she had more of the charm unique to a mature woman.

Those eyebrows, those figure, that elegance in every gesture—it's clear at a glance how stunningly beautiful she must have been in her youth.

Lin Fengmian couldn't help but sigh inwardly, no wonder the Yan Qingyao sisters were both so beautiful.

So, the root of the problem lies entirely with this mother-in-law!

He had previously thought that Su Zhenzhen's mother, Yang Yuxian, was already stunningly beautiful, but he never expected that his mother-in-law would be just as beautiful!

He quickly composed himself and bowed respectfully.

"Junior Lin Fengmian greets Auntie!"

The beautiful woman already knew the situation from her husband.

Her gaze towards Lin Fengmian was extremely gentle and kind at this moment. She looked him up and down for a moment, becoming more and more satisfied with him.

"Good child, no need for formalities. Please sit down, please sit down!"

She stepped forward and personally pulled Lin Fengmian to sit down in the guest seat.

He then instructed his maids to serve him spiritual tea and fruits, his enthusiasm almost overwhelming Lin Fengmian.

Xiao Ling'er, standing to the side, remained aloof and cold, like a white jade statue, silent and still.

Just standing in the corner, he exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Anyway, Lin Fengmian treated her like she didn't exist, so she was happy to have some peace and quiet.

Yan Nantian was a straightforward person, without much beating around the bush. After everyone was seated, he got straight to the point.

"Nephew Lin Fengmian, since Qingyao is willing to become your Daoist partner, I have no objections!"

He spoke these words with a resounding voice, paused, and his eyes held a hint of solemnity:

"Your matter is settled!"

Lin Fengmian smiled slightly and did not refuse.

Yan Nantian continued:

"As for that piece of Soul-Nourishing Wood... this is a treasure passed down through the Yan Family Fortress for hundreds of years, and it has always been jointly kept by the elders of the clan."

To get it out, we'll need to use some persuasion to convince a few conservative elders.

He paused for a moment, then continued:

"If you are not in a hurry, my dear nephew, you may stay at my Yan Family Fort for a few days. After I have discussed the matter with the elders of the clan, I will give you the Soul-Nourishing Wood."

Lin Fengmian was overjoyed!

This father-in-law is so agreeable!

He immediately cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said with a smile, "Then I'll have to trouble you with everything, Uncle!"

Yan Qingyao's heart pounded when she heard her father confirm the matter himself.

She sat to one side, head slightly bowed, hands twisting the hem of her dress, two blushes rising on her cheeks, her breathing slightly erratic.

She never imagined that her life would take such a dramatic turn in just one day.

At this moment, she felt no regret whatsoever; instead, she felt a faint sense of anticipation and joy.

Looking at his daughter's shy expression, Yan Nantian felt a mix of emotions. He composed himself, sighed, and his tone became heavier:

"Nephew, to be honest, although you are a prodigy and the Hehuan Sect is now gaining great influence, my Yan Family Fortress is indeed in dire straits!"

Lin Fengmian's expression turned serious, and his tone became resolute:

"Uncle, rest assured! Now that I have inherited this connection, I, Lin Fengmian, hereby swear: as long as I have a breath left, I will do everything in my power to protect Yan Family Fortress and Qingyao!"

The firmness and responsibility in his words put Yan Qingyao at ease. Even Xiao Ling'er, who was in the corner, couldn't help but glance at him again, secretly admiring him.

This guy... seems to have a pretty good sense of responsibility.

Yan Nantian gave Lin Fengmian a deep look and nodded emphatically, but his heart was still churning with emotions.