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

This was actually intended to wear down her enthusiasm. But Gongsun Chan not only didn't become impatient, she became even more enthusiastic as she taught!

I think this furnace is really hardworking and ambitious, it's practically a cultivation genius!

She generously showered Lin Fengmian with all sorts of precious pills, spirit stones, and magical treasures, as if they were free, wishing she could empty her entire fortune and pile it all on him.

Every now and then, she would come to Huangquan Peak to personally instruct Lin Fengmian in his cultivation, ostensibly to "check his progress," but in reality, she just wanted to see his face more often.

The meticulous care and blatant favoritism made Lin Fengmian feel somewhat embarrassed and filled with guilt.

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

No matter how much Gongsun Chan taught him, no matter how much Lin Fengmian frantically took drugs, drank spiritual spring water, and even tried various unorthodox and secret methods...

His cultivation level was as if it were welded to the mid-stage of Core Formation, only a thin membrane away from the late-stage of Core Formation, yet it was impossible to break through it!

No matter how much he tried to break through and temper himself, the vast spiritual sea within his body could only barely stir up a tiny ripple before quickly returning to calm.

Lin Fengmian sat cross-legged on the futon, looking at the mountain of empty medicine bottles around him, feeling his cultivation level remain stagnant, a strong sense of powerlessness and irritability surged into his heart.

"Damn it! These five spiritual roots! How many resources do they need to absorb to be enough?!"

He couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath.

Without strength, he's just a walking piece of fat meat in Zhongzhou! Any decent guy could chop him up and make soup!

Lin Fengmian's cultivation progress, which can be described as an epic, snail's pace, completely dumbfounded the confident Gongsun Chan!

She stood before Lin Fengmian, placing her slender hand on his wrist. She probed his body with her spiritual energy, then her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

"This...how is this possible?!"

According to her estimation, with her personal guidance as the former Holy Maiden of the Myriad Paths Immortal Alliance, coupled with the massive resources poured in, even a pig...

He should have been forced to the late Core Formation stage by now, right? How come this kid is still only in the mid-Core Formation stage?!

She even wondered if there was something wrong with her teaching methods, or if there was something wrong with his constitution.

However, after checking, it was found that Lin Fengmian was in excellent health, possessing a pure Yang Holy Body, and his spiritual root was also fine.

She had been happily planning that once Lin Fengmian formed his core, she would find an excuse, such as "Master checking the disciple's cultivation progress,"

Be honest with him, elevate your master-disciple relationship, and directly enter the sweet dual cultivation stage!

who knows……

"well……"

Gongsun Chan looked at the innocent-looking but unmoved "obedient disciple" before her, helplessly rubbed her forehead, gave a bitter laugh, and her voice trembled with despair:

"As expected of the legendary Five Elemental Roots... the difficulty of cultivation is truly well-deserved."

Lin Fengmian: "..."

This sounds so familiar.

As the days went by, although his cultivation speed was still as slow as a snail's pace, Lin Fengmian was not entirely without gains.

At least, he finally figured out the background of his "cheap master".

Gongsun Chan, the previous generation's Holy Maiden of the Myriad Dao Immortal Alliance.

This identity is incredibly prestigious. As the previous generation's Holy Maiden, it means she holds an extremely high seniority within the Central Continent Immortal Alliance, possesses extensive connections, and enjoys a transcendent status.

Despite her carefree and unconventional personality, when it comes to background, there are very few people in the entire Myriad Paths Immortal Alliance who can outdo her.

Upon hearing this news, Lin Fengmian felt a weight lifted from his heart.

Cling to this powerful figure, and the future looks bright!

On this day, sunlight filtered through the gaps in the bamboo, casting dappled shadows, and the Yellow Springs Peak was filled with spiritual energy.

Lin Fengmian sat cross-legged on the futon, practicing his internal energy according to Gongsun Chan's instructions. Gongsun Chan sat beside him,

She gently placed her hand on his wrist, carefully sensing the flow of spiritual energy within his body.

The two were extremely close, so close that Lin Fengmian could even smell the faint fragrance emanating from her, a refreshing scent with a hint of sweetness, like the aroma of some kind of spiritual flower.

"My dear disciple, don't rush." ​​Gongsun Chan's voice was unusually gentle, and she lightly pressed her slender fingers against his wrist.

"Although your foundation of five spiritual roots is strong, it is precisely because it is so strong that it is difficult to shake with ordinary methods. Don't worry, your master will definitely help you break through."

When she said this, her eyes were focused and serious, and she really did look like a role model for a teacher.

Lin Fengmian felt a warmth in his heart and was about to say something.

suddenly--

"Junior Sister Chan'er! Long time no see!"

A male voice suddenly rang out, its tone filled with obvious dissatisfaction and a hint of sourness.

It's like a jar of aged vinegar being kicked over; you can smell its pungent odor from a great distance.

Lin Fengmian and Gongsun Chan turned their heads to look at the same time.

A young man dressed in fine clothes was walking slowly towards them. His face was fairly handsome, but his eyes held an undisguised arrogance.

With his hands behind his back, he walked at a leisurely pace, but his gaze remained fixed on Gongsun Chan. When he occasionally glanced at Lin Fengmian, his eyes held an undisguised contempt.

He stopped in front of the two, looked Lin Fengmian up and down, and a sarcastic smile curled at the corner of his mouth:

"Junior sister, I heard you recently took in a useless disciple with five spiritual roots? Could this be the guy?"

He deliberately dragged out his words, clicked his tongue twice, and shook his head:

"Tsk tsk tsk, why does Junior Sister neglect her cultivation and even abandon her seclusion for such a piece of trash?"

"You spend all your time thinking about him? If word gets out, won't people laugh at you?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian's heart skipped a beat.

Good grief, has a love rival come knocking on my door?

The sour smell is so strong it could kill someone from three miles away!

He remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was already calculating the opponent's cultivation level. A Core Formation cultivator at the Great Perfection stage, their aura solidified.

Several faint rays of light emanated from his body, indicating that he had brought quite a few magical treasures with him.

Looks like he's someone important.

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Chan's previously gentle expression instantly turned cold. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, her red lips parted slightly, and she gave a cold snort, retorting without any politeness:

"Wu Neng, what brings you here?"

As she spoke, she stood up abruptly and instinctively stood in front of Lin Fengmian, shielding his tall figure behind her like a mother hen protecting her chicks.

Then, she turned her head and whispered to Lin Fengmian, "..."

"This is my nominal senior brother in the Myriad Dao Immortal Alliance, Wu Neng."

Lin Fengmian nodded slightly upon hearing this, his gaze calmly meeting the other person's.

He bowed respectfully, neither humble nor arrogant, as a way of greeting.

But that's it.

Asking him to call this person "Senior Uncle"? Dream on!

A sour, jealous person, thinking she can act like an elder in front of him just because she's at the Great Perfection of Core Formation? She can't even be bothered to give him a smile, and he expects him to greet her?