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

After a long silence, she finally raised her reddened eyes and softly asked the question that she cared about most and was most afraid to know the answer to:

"So... Gongsun Mili, is she good to you?"

"Well……"

Lin Fengmian was speechless for a moment, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.

How should I answer that?

Does that mean I'm really enjoying being a kept man? Or did I get this life-saving charm by being a kept man?

No way! This is too embarrassing! It really tarnishes the glorious image of this Aquaman!

He stammered, his eyes darting around, unable to look her in the eye.

Seeing his appearance, Chu Qingyi already understood.

She threw all pretense of modesty and status to the back of her mind at that moment!

She struggled for a long time, as if she had used up all her strength, her delicate body trembling slightly, but she suddenly reached out and took Lin Fengmian's hand.

Over time, her main soul and her secondary soul have gradually merged, which has led her to develop an unavoidable and deep affection for the man in front of her who had once been hurt by her and who had stood in front of her countless times.

She raised her stunningly beautiful face, her eyes slightly red, her lips parted slightly, and she mustered the greatest courage of her life:

"Lin Fengmian... tonight, could you... stay?"

boom!

Lin Fengmian's mind went blank for a moment. Looking at the peerless fairy in front of him, his heart started pounding wildly!

Is she inviting me out?!

Good heavens! This is Chu Qingyi! The Supreme Elder of the Hehuan Sect! My ex-wife! And the stunningly beautiful fairy I've been longing for for so long!

To say I don't want to would be a complete lie!

Lin Fengmian has been lusting after Chu Qingyi's body for quite some time now!

Moreover, since her injuries haven't healed, his Pure Yang Holy Body might truly be able to help her heal and recover faster. It's also true that they need Chu Qingyi as their pillar of strength to oversee the Joyful Union Sect…

Damn it! Stay if you want!

I'm doing this to help her heal, and for the sake of the sect!

It's definitely not because I'm greedy and want to go back to an old flame!

After a fierce internal struggle, Lin Fengmian finally swallowed hard, forcing a calm expression on his face, and said:

"Cough... Since your injuries haven't healed, I... I might be able to help you heal. But! We're just doing this for healing! You... don't overthink it!"

Seeing his pretentious act of pretending to be a virtuous gentleman when he clearly needed it, Chu Qingyi burst into laughter through her tears, and two blushes rose on her beautiful face.

She lowered her head slightly, her voice barely audible, yet carrying an unprecedented firmness:

"……Um."

The next moment, Lin Fengmian no longer hesitated, led her to sit cross-legged by the bed, and put his palms together with hers.

Moonlight streamed through the carved windows, casting a silvery glow over the palace.

The two sat facing each other in the palace, their palms clasped together, their spiritual energy merging.

The palace gates closed silently.

……

Even when the sun was high in the sky, the two were still immersed in the practice of their cultivation techniques.

Lin Fengmian used his pure Yang spiritual power to help her clear her meridians. That extremely Yang and strong aura flowed into her limbs and bones like a warm current, nourishing her deeply injured soul.

Chu Qingyi's body was filled with surging spiritual energy, and even the hidden injury to her soul that had troubled her for many years seemed to have been nourished and partially healed.

She had a rosy complexion, radiant beauty, and was breathtakingly beautiful.

Lin Fengmian was also immersed in the exhilarating feeling of spiritual energy resonance.

The spiritual energy feedback from Chu Qingyi was comparable to that of Xia Qingcheng and Gongsun Mili.

Yet she possesses a unique quality that belongs solely to her.

A gentle, feminine power carrying the crisp fragrance of orchids.

It resonates and merges with the pure yang energy within his body, forming a perfect cycle.

The exercise is now over.

Chu Qingyi slowly opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes clear and bright, yet also filled with a tender reluctance.

She knew that he would leave when it was dawn.

But Lin Fengmian did not rush to get up.

He began to arrange the important matters.

He waved his hand—

Piles of spiritual stones, rare and powerful medicines radiating spiritual light, and various elixirs with miraculous effects—among them, a nine-leaf golden lotus exudes a gentle, nourishing aura.

There was even a whole vat of spiritual spring water, radiating a rich life force, which instantly filled a corner of the bedroom!

A vast and pure spiritual energy spread out, and the concentration of spiritual energy in the entire Luoyun Peak instantly soared!

Chu Qingyi's beautiful eyes widened. Even with her extensive experience, she was so shocked that she couldn't speak.

As the Supreme Elder in charge of the sect's resources, she immediately recognized the value of these treasures.

This is enough to elevate the overall strength of the Hehuan Sect to a whole new level! It's even more abundant than the Hehuan Sect's treasury accumulated over hundreds of years!

"Fengmian...you..." Her voice trembled slightly, "Where did you get all these things?"

Lin Fengmian smiled, not answering directly, but simply saying softly:

"Qingyi, keep these safe. Use them to train disciples or strengthen the sect's foundation. When I return from Zhongzhou, I want to see a Hehuan Sect that is several times stronger than it is now."

Chu Qingyi stared at him blankly, her eyes reddening again.

This man, even as he was about to leave, was still making plans for the sect and for her.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the emotions welling up inside her, and nodded solemnly:

"Don't worry. I will protect the Hehuan Sect and everything you left behind."

She raised her reddened eyes and looked at him earnestly:

"You're going to Zhongzhou this time, where you'll be unfamiliar with the place and people, and you'll be in a place like the Myriad Dao Immortal Alliance where powerful figures are everywhere... You should take these things with you for protection."

Even if my Joyful Union Sect is in dire straits, it won't rely on your wealth...

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian smiled nonchalantly and waved his hand, saying:

"It's alright, Qingyi."

He stepped forward, gently took Chu Qingyi's slender, cool fingers in his hand, and said calmly:

"These are all my savings from my daily life."

Please keep this; otherwise, I won't feel at ease if I go out.

"Take it, for the sake of the sect, and for your sake—only then can I venture into the Central Plains with peace of mind."

His gaze was intense, carrying an unwavering determination that brooked no refusal.

Looking at his leisurely, "rolling in wealth" demeanor, and hearing the words "also for you," Chu Qingyi...

The warm feeling in my heart could no longer be suppressed.

It almost overflowed from my eyes.

She blinked hard, forcing back the tears, then nodded obediently at him:

"it is good."

The word "okay" was as light as a feather, yet it felt heavy in Lin Fengmian's heart.

Looking at the beautiful woman before him, so gentle and docile, the restless flame in his heart suddenly flared up again.

I thought to myself, since I'm leaving anyway, why don't I... go crazy one last time?

His gaze unconsciously slid downwards, and his throat bobbed slightly.

However—just as his mind began to wander and he was starting to get restless—

Rumble!

The entire Falling Cloud Peak suddenly trembled!

In the distance, dark clouds suddenly surged.

Layer upon layer of pink mist spread in at an extremely fast speed, blotting out the sky and dyeing the entire sky an eerie peach color!