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

This attack is his trump card, his last resort.

Although it is not yet stable, its power is immense.

Even he himself was somewhat unsure. If it hit him head-on, even Situ Feng, who had only recently reached the Nascent Soul stage, would be severely injured on the spot!

The terrifying aura swept over us, scorching and distorting the air wherever it passed.

Situ Xiong's expression suddenly changed as he was preparing to give chase!

He sensed the violent energy contained within that attack, and the aura of heavenly tribulation mixed within it.

This even made this old monster, who was in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, jump in surprise!

"How dare you, you brat!"

He roared and almost instinctively withdrew his pursuing palm strike, his body swaying as he stood in front of his precious grandson.

"Bang!"

He slapped the Divine Thunderfire Lotus away, and the exploding lightning and fire scattered everywhere, scorching several black holes in his sleeves, and his figure was also shaken slightly.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Li Cheng, along with Lin Fengmian, Gongsun Mili, and Gongsun Chan, who had transformed into black light, completely disappeared into the horizon.

Situ Xiong's face was ashen as he stared at the empty distance, his chest heaving violently.

He could only watch helplessly as Lin Fengmian and the others were rescued, his old face so gloomy it seemed to drip ink.

"Keep a close watch on these people! Those two girls from the Gongsun family, even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, find them for me!"

He gave the order almost through gritted teeth, word by word.

"yes!"

Behind him, the experts from the Situ family responded in unison, their voices icy cold.

Inside the arena, Gongsun Gaishi, Gongsun Yan, and Gongsun Ping, father and sons, remained trapped within the great formation.

Looking in the direction where the two dark figures disappeared, he was first stunned, then a complex light flashed in his eyes.

Gongsun Gaishi was the first to regain his senses. Dragging his heavy injuries, he shouted with all his might in the direction they had gone:

"Thank you so much for your help! The Gongsun family will never forget your great kindness!"

Although they didn't know the other party's identity, the fact that they were able to rescue their daughter and granddaughter from a dangerous situation was a debt of gratitude comparable to being given a second life!

Although the three of them were trapped here, a spark of hope ignited in their hearts.

……

at the same time.

Inside an unknown, remote mountain cave.

Li Cheng landed with Lin Fengmian and the other two. He staggered, and the faint white marks on the demonic corpse...

At this moment, the cracks had spread into a spiderweb-like pattern, and several pieces of dried muscle had even begun to peel off.

Ignoring his own injuries, he quickly raised his hand and set up a simple barrier to isolate his aura.

After doing all this, he let out a long breath, his voice hoarse: "We're safe for now."

Gongsun Mili, who was still in shock, finally came to her senses.

She grabbed Li Cheng's sleeve, her voice trembling with sobs and pleading, "Senior! Senior, please go and save my father and the others! I beg you..."

Li Cheng looked into her eyes, which were filled with despair, remained silent for a moment, and finally sighed:

"I... am powerless. The Situ family is full of hidden talents, with several old monsters above the mid-Nascent Soul stage. It is already a great fortune that my crippled body could rescue the two of you."

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Mili's last shred of hope was shattered. Her body went limp, and she could no longer support herself. Tears streamed down her face, and she wept bitterly.

The suppressed sobs echoed through the cave, making Lin Fengmian, who was standing nearby, unable to bear it any longer.

He stepped forward and casually removed the unremarkable mask from his face.

"Waaah..."

Gongsun Mili's crying stopped abruptly.

She stared at the familiar face before her, her eyes blurry with tears, completely stunned.

Gongsun Chan, standing to the side, also stared wide-eyed, her red lips slightly parted, her face filled with disbelief.

"It's...it's you!" Gongsun Mili covered her mouth, her voice trembling, "Lin Fengmian!"

Gongsun Chan finally came to her senses and exclaimed with a mixture of surprise and joy, "It's you, my dear disciple!"

Seeing the two's shocked expressions, Lin Fengmian smiled. He stepped forward, ignoring Gongsun Mili's tear-streaked face, and cupped her face in his hands, gently wiping away the tear stains from the corners of her eyes with his fingertips.

"Alright, alright, don't cry anymore. I'll find a way to rescue your father and grandfather."

His voice carried a hint of flippancy, yet strangely reassuring.

Gongsun Mili felt her face being cupped by him, feeling the warmth from his fingertips, and a surge of unprecedented shock and sense of security welled up in her heart.

She stared blankly at the "little rascal" she had brought back from Qingzhou, never expecting that he would be the one to save her in her most desperate moment.

"Thank goodness... thank goodness it was him..."

This thought swirled wildly in her mind, somewhat diminishing her fear and helplessness.

Gongsun Chan, who was standing to the side, also recovered from her shock. She looked at Lin Fengmian, and then at Li Cheng, who, despite his dilapidated state, still exuded a terrifying aura. She was speechless for a moment.

She never imagined that her disciple, who was considered a waste by everyone and had only five spiritual roots, would not only become so powerful but also be able to invite such unfathomable helpers.

"My dear disciple, it really is you!" Her voice was tinged with excitement. "How did you become so amazing?"

Both women stared at Lin Fengmian, so shocked by the immense event that they were speechless and could only stand there dumbfounded.

"You little rascal! I thought... I'd never see you again in this lifetime!"

Gongsun Mili could no longer suppress her emotions and suddenly threw herself into Lin Fengmian's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist as if she wanted to meld herself into his body.

Her usual aloof and domineering demeanor vanished completely. At this moment, she was just a small woman who had found someone to rely on in her desperate situation, her voice choked with sobs.

Gongsun Chan watched the two embracing tightly, her red lips slightly parted, but in the end she said nothing.

She simply lowered her head silently, a hint of disappointment flashing in her beautiful eyes that she herself was unaware of.

Did she not harbor feelings of affection and secret expectations for her disciple Lin Fengmian that went beyond the traditional teacher-student relationship?

But the scene before her eyes, the extraordinary intimacy and bond between her niece and Lin Fengmian, filled her with mixed feelings.

That budding little thought, before it even had a chance to see the light of day, was forced to be buried deep.

She forcefully suppressed the strange feeling in her heart, raised her head, and her face regained some of its usual liveliness. Her tone was expectant:

"My dear disciple, Mili, now is not... not the time for reminiscing. Tell me quickly, what way can we save my father and elder brother?"

Gongsun Mili also slightly raised her head from Lin Fengmian's embrace, her eyes red-rimmed, yet filled with an unprecedented determination:

"Lin Fengmian, if you're willing to help save my grandfather and father..."

From this day forward, I, Gongsun Mili, belong to you! I will serve you as your slave without complaint! You... you can do whatever you want to me!