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

The dignified Third Elder of the Yan family, a clan elder at the Golden Core stage, was actually... actually a spy for the Heavenly Star Alliance?!

"This...how is this possible..."

"The Third Elder..."

"The Celestial Star Alliance's pills! And communication talismans! This…"

Exclamations rose and fell, and all eyes turned to Yan Beishan, their gazes filled with shock, anger, and disdain.

Yan Beishan's face was ashen, his lips trembled, and he couldn't utter a single word. He was shaking uncontrollably, knowing he was finished.

At this moment, Yan Nantian, sitting in the main seat, was also filled with disbelief. He stared blankly at the evidence on the ground, feeling a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head!

Instantly, a cold sweat broke out on my back.

The other party was actually a spy from the Heavenly Star Alliance!

If Lin Fengmian hadn't intervened today and exposed him, Yan Family Fort might not have even had the chance to choose sides!

Once the great war breaks out, I, as the head of the family, will probably die without ever knowing how I was betrayed!

While still feeling lingering fear, he also began to marvel at the astonishing strength and methods of his wise son-in-law.

Even the head of the household himself didn't know this person was an undercover agent, so how did the other party know?

But it was only at this moment that Yan Nantian truly witnessed how terrifying this boy was!

That unfathomable strength could suppress the Third Elder, who was in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, with a mere flick of his finger.

That insightful wisdom allowed them to know even such secret collusion and stolen goods!

This scheming and these methods are simply appalling!

"This child... is no ordinary creature! He is a true dragon!"

A voice roared in Yan Nantian's heart. He looked at Lin Fengmian's still calm and composed demeanor.

For the first time, I clearly realized that I, and even the entire Yanjiabao, may have greatly underestimated this young man!

"Perfect opportunity! Let's eliminate dissidents and unify the family!"

A murderous glint flashed in Yan Nantian's eyes. This matter concerned the survival of his family, and he had made up his mind without any further hesitation!

"Yan Beishan, you traitor, what use are you to me!"

His eyes widened in fury, his voice booming like thunder, and his late-stage Golden Core cultivation erupted! He suddenly summoned a heavy sword, its blade flashing with a cold light—

Hand up and down!

"Pfft!"

A flash of cold light, and Yan Beishan's head rolled to the ground, his triangular eyes still wide open, his face frozen in horror and disbelief.

Blood splattered all over the ground.

The entire council chamber was deathly silent!

All the elders fell silent, not daring to even breathe. At this moment, not one dared to utter a single objection. Their eyes were filled only with awe and fear!

After this incident, all potential and overt opposition within Yanjiabao completely vanished.

Yan Qingyao stood closely behind Lin Fengmian, gazing up at his tall and imposing figure, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration and a sense of security.

Lin Fengmian was not only exceptionally talented, but also incredibly intelligent and decisive. In her most perilous moment, she swept away all obstacles with such a powerful presence!

From this point on, her pure heart was completely devoted to Lin Fengmian, and would never waver in this lifetime!

Lin Fengmian stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, but inwardly he was sneering.

This move not only cleared the obstacles to obtaining the Soul-Nourishing Wood, but it was also a way to thoroughly establish the authority of the Yan Family Fortress.

Only by combining kindness and severity, and letting them see his methods, can he truly win their hearts and make them work for him.

As night fell, Yanjiabao was brightly lit and decorated for a grand and heartwarming wedding banquet.

Although no guests were invited and participation was limited to clansmen, the fort was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Red silk ribbons hung high, melodious music filled the air, and fine fruits and wines were laid out on the long table. The faces of the clansmen were all adorned with sincere smiles.

Today, the fortress has been rid of a major scourge, and the Second Miss is also celebrating her wedding; it can be said that double happiness has come to the fortress.

The groom, Lin Fengmian, wore a bright red wedding suit. The cloud patterns embroidered with gold thread shimmered under the lights, making his figure appear even more upright and his face even more handsome and extraordinary.

A faint smile played on his lips, and his every move exuded composure and elegance, attracting the secret glances of countless young women in the clan.

The bride, Yan Qingyao, dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, walked slowly with the help of her maids.

The exquisite phoenix crown hung down with a row of fine beaded curtains, obscuring her face, but her graceful figure and stunning beauty made the whole room shine.

She walked with each step extremely steadily, yet very lightly, as if afraid of shattering the beauty of this moment.

"Bowing to Heaven and Earth—"

The emcee announced loudly.

The two turned around and bowed deeply towards the heaven and earth outside the hall.

"Bowing to the parents twice—"

Yan Nantian sat in the main seat, with his beautiful mother-in-law beside him.

The two looked at the perfect couple before them, their eyes filled with joy and emotion.

Yan Nantian secretly wiped his eyes, murmuring to himself: Qingluan, did you see that? My sister has found a good home…

"Husband and wife bow to each other—"

Lin Fengmian turned around, faced the shy bride before him, and bowed deeply in respect.

Yan Qingyao also bowed gracefully, the beaded curtain swaying gently, making a soft rustling sound.

Lin Fengmian suddenly felt a surge of emotion. In his two lifetimes, this was the first time he had experienced such a formal wedding.

In the past, things always happened naturally when the feelings were strong enough; there had never been such a solemn ceremony.

Although he felt a little uncomfortable at this moment, looking at the shy and beautiful bride beside him, he felt a special sense of solemnity and joy.

"The ceremony is complete—offering them to the bridal chamber!"

Amid cheers and blessings from the crowd, Lin Fengmian, holding one end of a red ribbon, led Yan Qingyao through the noisy crowd toward the meticulously decorated bridal chamber.

Behind me, there was a lively atmosphere of laughter and toasts.

Amidst the crowd, Xiao Ling'er watched the departing figures of the perfect couple, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

She stood quietly in the shadow of the pillars, and an indescribable bitterness and loss quietly spread in her clear, cold eyes.

At this moment, she couldn't help but fantasize—

If the person under that phoenix coronet and embroidered robe were myself...

The moment the thought crossed her mind, it gave her a huge fright!

"Xiao Ling'er, have you gone mad?!"

She jolted awake, pinched herself hard, and cursed inwardly:

"That Lin Fengmian is a lecherous thief who forcibly possessed your soul! A wicked man who murdered your cousin! How could you harbor such absurd thoughts about him!"

But their gazes still uncontrollably followed that red figure until he disappeared at the end of the corridor.

"Lin Fengmian! You big bad guy!"

Xiao Ling'er cursed inwardly, but couldn't quite explain why she was angry.

She stomped her foot hard, turned around and disappeared into the crowd, but two blushes, which she herself did not even notice, floated on her cool face.

"You're so... annoying."

She muttered to herself in a low voice, so softly that only she could hear it.