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

There's still a long way to go; let's see how long her stubbornness can last.

Having appeased Yan Qingyao, it was natural not to neglect Xiao Xiyue.

The characteristics of the cultivation method practiced by this woman are extremely compatible with Lin Fengmian's Pure Yang Sacred Body, making her a rare cultivation partner for him.

Her unique spiritual power, a blend of icy coldness and gentle warmth, is irreplaceable by anyone else, and their dual cultivation greatly benefits both of them.

As for that stunningly beautiful martial aunt, Honglian, she's quite busy these days.

Chu Qingyi entrusted her with all the affairs of the sect, big and small, and treated her almost like a half-sect leader.

After dealing with these important matters, Lin Fengmian finally had some free time and calmed down to try some serious cultivation.

He stubbornly continued to take drugs, guzzle from the spiritual spring, and swallow elixirs raw, defying all superstition...

After three days, his cultivation level remained completely unchanged, as if it had been welded shut!

"Damn it, these five spiritual roots are lousy!"

Lin Fengmian was so angry he almost ripped up his cave. Those piles of rare and precious herbs and elixirs he swallowed were like water flowing into the ocean, not even making a splash.

He slumped against the stone wall, rubbed his throbbing temples, and let out a long sigh.

Since conventional cultivation methods were not working, he turned his attention to the three newly acquired demonic corpses.

It must be said that the old man's gift of the three demonic corpses was truly remarkable. These three demonic corpses possessed formidable combat power.

Within the Golden Core realm, they are virtually invincible, impervious to blades and spears, and tireless—truly a perfect killing machine.

However, relying on them to directly confront a Nascent Soul stage monster is still a bit lacking.

Lin Fengmian considered personally refining and strengthening the corpse, but unfortunately, even a skilled cook cannot cook without rice—he had neither top-grade corpse refining materials nor secret techniques.

He tried to get some answers from the old man Li Cheng in his mind's eye, but this time the old fellow absolutely refused to budge.

Despite Lin Fengmian's threats, inducements, and intimidation, he refused to hand over the relevant secret techniques for refining corpses.

"Hmph, are you wary of me?"

Lin Fengmian pursed his lips and had no choice but to give up for the time being, waiting until he could collect suitable rare materials in the future before making any further plans.

After all that trouble, he had to admit a harsh truth—

Currently, aside from a slight improvement he can detect after dual cultivation with several beautiful women, his cultivation level has not improved.

No matter how many rare and precious herbs he consumed, his cultivation remained as undisturbed as an old monk in deep meditation.

"Sigh...it's a complete waste of time!"

Lin Fengmian dusted off his robes and decided to end his seclusion hastily.

Instead of wasting time struggling with yourself, it would be more practical to study cultivation techniques and solidify your cultivation with your wife, senior sister, or senior uncle.

He had just stepped out of his secluded cave when a communication talisman flew before him, transforming into a soft light screen. Chu Qingyi's voice came from within it, tinged with solemnity:

"Lin Fengmian, the Great Yan Dynasty has sent people again."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian's figure flashed, and the next moment he appeared in the council hall. A knowing smile appeared on his lips:

"That's normal. They've suffered repeated losses, so they're trying to save face. I bet this time it's all bark and no bite, just a show for the other sects."

Chu Qingyi stood in the hall. When she saw him arrive, her voice softened slightly: "Indeed, they have been stationed outside the mountain gate for two days, but have remained inactive and have not launched an attack."

She paused, her tone becoming serious: "However, the leader of this group is the Arhat Subduing Dragon of Vajra Temple. This person is by no means easy to deal with."

"Oh? Is it that old bald monk, Fulong?"

Lin Fengmian raised an eyebrow, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, his tone tinged with amusement:

"It's him! Back in the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, this old guy was always so arrogant, looking down on everyone just because he was a body cultivator. I really didn't like him! I never thought he'd dare to deliver himself to my doorstep?"

He stroked his chin, a glint of excitement flashing in his eyes:

"Perfect! I want to see whether his physical body is stronger, or my demonic corpse is tougher!"

He used to be arrogant in front of me because of his late-stage Golden Core cultivation, but now the tables have turned, and it's time for him to taste the bitterness of being crushed!

Seeing that he was somewhat underestimating his opponent, Chu Qingyi frowned and solemnly reminded him:

"Do not be careless! This person is a top expert in the body cultivation lineage, and his Arhat Golden Body has already reached its peak."

Thirty years ago, he withstood three blows from a rogue cultivator at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm with his late-stage Golden Core cultivation and only retreated ten steps, thus becoming famous throughout Qingzhou!

His physical strength is so formidable that he is virtually unmatched among those in the Golden Core realm!

Hearing the undisguised worry in her words, Lin Fengmian's lips curled up slightly, and a deep light flashed in his eyes.

"Thank you for the reminder, Qingyi."

Lin Fengmian turned his head to look at the elegant figure in the hall, a gentle smile playing on his lips. His voice was soft, yet carried a reassuring certainty.

"But don't be afraid, I'm here."

Sure enough, although it was just a very simple sentence, when Lin Fengmian said it,

It carried a strange magic that made Chu Qingyi's heart pound wildly.

Two blushes immediately rose on her face, making her look like a peach blossom, and even her two small and delicate ears turned pink.

This person... still talks nonsense like this.

She inwardly grumbled, yet couldn't help but savor the moment—

Why... does it make me feel so safe?

The feeling of being protected behind someone, of having someone hold up the sky even if it falls, was something she had never experienced in all her life.

She lowered her eyes, coughed lightly to appear calm, but did not reply.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Lin Fengmian was not idle either. While waiting for the right opportunity, he spent some time exchanging affections with his young wives.

Xiao Xiyue had only recently formed her core, and her foundation was still being stabilized. Lin Fengmian discovered that he could also help her improve the quality of her core formation.

So naturally, they also focused on helping her cultivate.

Their cultivation techniques complemented each other; Xiao Xiyue's unique spiritual power, a blend of icy coldness and gentle warmth, enhanced Lin Fengmian's pure Yang holy body.

Cultivating it is an extreme experience of experiencing both ice and fire.

The spiritual energy circulated repeatedly within their bodies, each cycle making their auras more solid and pure.

Over the course of two days, Xiao Xiyue's previously somewhat unstable Core Formation realm was solidified by three-tenths, and its overall quality was improved by a whole level.

Lin Fengmian naturally wanted to make full use of such an excellent training subject.

He even summoned Xiao Ling'er along, ostensibly for "observation and learning."

At first, Xiao Xiyue was a little reserved, but when she saw that it was Lin Fengmian's idea, she obediently agreed, though her cheeks remained slightly flushed.

This caused considerable distress for Xiao Ling'er, who was standing nearby.