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

This woman has her own pride!

He stepped forward, sat down beside her, and gently pulled her into his arms.

Honglian struggled for a moment, then stopped moving, burying her face even deeper.

"it is good."

Lin Fengmian spoke softly, making a promise:

"Wait patiently for my return. You, Honglian, will forever remain my woman, Lin Fengmian's woman. Anyone who dares to touch you, I will wipe out their entire family!"

Sensing the domineering and unquestionable possessiveness in his words, Honglian's tense body finally softened.

She opened her beautiful eyes, which were already brimming with tears, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

She stopped talking, simply pressed her face against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat.

After a long pause, he said in a low voice:

"You little rascal... your martial uncle is waiting for you!"

The sound was soft, yet carried immense weight.

Lin Fengmian emerged from Honglian's cave, smacked his lips, and savored the tenderness of the moment.

He stretched and mentally calculated: Yan Qingyao was full, Xiao Xiyue was full, and Honglian was full too.

Hmm... wait, I almost forgot, I still have a former young wife.

Yes, Chu Qingyi.

To be honest, although he doesn't mention it, he still thinks about his ex-wife a lot these days.

After all, she was the first woman he had ever been intimate with in this other world, even though she had feelings for Ye Fan back then.

But he saw her regret, her sacrifices, and the moments when she stood in front of him.

It's just that I'm too proud to go back to that old flame.

"Well, I'm leaving anyway, so I should say goodbye."

Lin Fengmian sighed and walked towards the highest peak of the Hehuan Sect.

at the same time.

On the highest peak of the Hehuan Sect, Chu Qingyi stood by the window, her fingertips unconsciously twisting her sleeves.

News of Lin Fengmian's return naturally reached her. From the moment he stepped into the mountain gate, her heart had never been at peace.

She watched helplessly as that figure went to Yan Qingyao's cave, Xiao Xiyue's cave, and Honglian's cave one after another...

With each new room she entered, her heart sank a little lower.

Will he come to my place?

Chu Qingyi bit her lower lip, her gaze fixed on the trajectory of the figure in green. When she saw the other person pause briefly after emerging from the Red Lotus Cave, and then walk towards the mountain peak where she was, her heart suddenly raced!

He really came!

Chu Qingyi was overjoyed. Although she was the last one to be visited, the fact that the other party came was a great joy!

I treated him so badly before, speaking coldly to him, and even wanting to divorce him... Now that I think about it, I was just blind and heartless.

She didn't blame Lin Fengmian for his attitude towards her at all.

Instead, she felt a lingering sense of guilt. If she hadn't been so heartless back then, how could things have come to this?

She quickly waved her hand to summon a water mirror and carefully examined her appearance.

She tidied her hair at the temples, making sure she looked perfect from every angle.

"Squeak—"

The sound of the door being pushed open rang out.

Chu Qingyi quickly sat upright on the couch, trying to calm her breathing and appear more composed.

But when that familiar figure she had been longing for day and night appeared in her sight, she forgot all the lines she had prepared, and her mind went blank.

She could only speak with slight nervousness, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly:

"Feng, Fengmian...you're back."

Lin Fengmian looked up and saw the former Holy Maiden of the Hehuan Sect sitting on the couch, dressed in a plain white dress, with black hair like a waterfall and exquisite features. At this moment, she was filled with a cautious expectation, her beautiful eyes full of tension and trepidation.

He couldn't help but recall all the moments he had shared with Chu Qingyi.

To be honest, although she was a little upset that the other party broke the contract at first, she sincerely apologized later.

Moreover, this woman is truly impeccable in every other aspect—she has a superb figure, stunning looks, and profound cultivation. More importantly, she will always stand in front of him in case of danger.

However, out of pride, Lin Fengmian was always too embarrassed to suggest reconciling with the other party, so he never managed to get back together with her, which was a real shame.

"Yes, I'm back." He nodded.

Seeing that his attitude was gentler than she had expected, Chu Qingyi felt somewhat relieved and quickly spoke, wanting to say something to persuade him to stay:

"Lin Fengmian, don't worry, the pills you gave me before were very effective. My strength is gradually recovering. You don't need to run around anymore. I'll take care of things here at the sect..."

Lin Fengmian shook his head, interrupting her.

He took out a golden token radiating immense majesty from his bosom and handed it to her.

"This is a protective decree from the Central Continent's Myriad Dao Immortal Alliance. Seeing this decree is like seeing a special envoy from the Immortal Alliance; the Heavenly Star Alliance dares not touch you."

Chu Qingyi took the token in a daze. It felt warm to the touch, yet as heavy as a thousand pounds.

"Feng Mian, what's wrong with you...?"

"I'm going to Zhongzhou."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Qingyi's heart seemed to stop beating, and she remained speechless for a long time. The joy that had been in her beautiful eyes vanished without a trace!

He's going to Zhongzhou?!

That far away?!

What is she going to do?!

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found that she couldn't even come up with a decent reason to keep her.

At this moment, this woman, who had been hailed as a cultivation genius since childhood and had always been proud and reserved, felt only deep helplessness and bitterness. It was all her fault for being too weak; she couldn't even protect the person she loved!

Her eyes reddened, and her voice trembled:

"Why...why are you leaving?"

Seeing her like this, Lin Fengmian felt bad, but he still patiently explained:

"I have made too many powerful enemies in Qingzhou. The Blissful Ancestor, Ye Fan, and the Heavenly Star Alliance... If I stay, I will only be a burden to the sect."

I don't want you to get hurt, so I'd rather go to Zhongzhou and develop my power there first. Don't worry, once I'm strong enough, I'll definitely come back in glory.

Chu Qingyi looked disappointed, but still refused to give up, saying:

"Feng Mian, my strength is slowly recovering. Our Joyful Union Sect can use the full power of the sect to resist that Blissful Ancestor! You don't need to..."

Lin Fengmian shook his head, his tone tinged with helplessness:

"No, that won't work."

That Patriarch of Bliss was originally a rogue cultivator, traveling alone and without any other forces to hold him back.

If he specifically targets the disciples of the Joyful Union Sect, killing one today and two tomorrow, the casualties will be devastating! I can't let the entire sect be buried with me because of myself.”

His words were like cold water, extinguishing Chu Qingyi's last glimmer of hope.

She understood that Lin Fengmian was right.

A tremendous sense of powerlessness and sorrow welled up in her heart, causing her fingertips to tremble slightly.