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

So he put on his acting skills, lowered his head slightly, and pretended to be shy.

She even moved closer to Gu Qingge, looking just like a newlywed bride, with a hint of shyness and unease.

Gu Qingge was indeed caught off guard and quickly turned around, her tone filled with concern and anxiety:

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? It's okay, don't worry, I'm here."

Lin Fengmian felt a warm glow inside as she protected him like that, and for a moment he felt as if he had returned to the days when Nangong Li protected him.

He savored this rare feeling of being protected while glancing at Cang Xuan's expression out of the corner of his eye.

Sure enough, the other person's usually dashing face now looked as ugly as if he had swallowed a fly.

Seeing Gu Qingge's concern for Lin Fengmian, Cang Xuan's face darkened to the point of being almost dripping with water.

She gripped the wine glass tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white, but she still managed to maintain a polite demeanor.

Lin Fengmian immediately understood:

It's confirmed! This woman definitely likes Gu Qingge!

And it's not just ordinary liking, it's definitely the kind of liking that involves ulterior motives!

I've only just arrived in this Sealed Spirit Land, and I've already run into a male rival for my affections—that's bad enough.

Now a female rival has appeared! Is this place even going to stay any longer?!

But then he thought about it again and found it quite novel.

The women he had encountered before, whether it was Chu Qingyi, Nangong Li, or Xiao Xiyue, were all attracted to him.

But Gu Qingge is something else. She's clearly a woman, yet another woman has her eye on her.

What does this tell us?

This shows that he has a really good eye for women, and that other women are envious of the women he has his eye on.

Moreover, it must be said that Gu Qingge's protective attitude did give him a long-lost sense of security.

More importantly, this kind of woman, who seems strong and independent but is actually soft-hearted, is more likely to arouse his inner desire to conquer.

Just as he was lost in thought, Cang Xuan finally couldn't hold back any longer and gave him a highly provocative look, her tone clearly aimed at him:

"Qingge, isn't your fiancé a bit too weak? He'll be at a disadvantage in the martial arts competition later."

I advised my sister to try a different one, so she wouldn't lose too badly and embarrass Qingge.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingge shook her head almost without hesitation, her tone firm and cold: "No need. I trust the person I brought."

Though spoken softly, the words struck Cang Xuan like a resounding slap across the face. She was clearly taken aback, her chest heaving slightly as if she were holding back a bitter resentment.

After a moment, she managed a weak smile and changed the subject:

"Hehe, since Sister Qingge is so confident, then I won't say anything more."

By the way, may I ask where this young master Lin is from? Who is his mother? What is his lineage like?

Lin Fengmian felt a surge of annoyance. Why was this woman like a fly, buzzing around and asking questions endlessly?

He glanced at Cang Xuan indifferently, his tone as calm as if he were talking about the weather:

"I am a refugee with no one to rely on. Fortunately, Miss Gu rescued me and gave me a place to stay."

Cang Xuan was clearly very dissatisfied with this irrelevant answer; the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

But due to the inconvenience of the occasion, he could only curse coldly in his heart:

You, Gu Qingge! My brother likes you so much, and you didn't even agree to it. Now, you've gone and found some random guy from some backwater to ruin yourself!

Hmph! Since that's the case, don't blame me for being impolite!

She maintained her polite smile and turned to leave. After taking a few steps, she beckoned to her trusted maidservant and whispered an order:

"Go to the backyard right now and tell my brother that Gu Qingge has been kidnapped by some random guy who appeared out of nowhere. Tell him to come over here immediately!"

Upon hearing this, the maid was taken aback at first, then nodded and quickly ran towards the back hall.

After arranging everything, Cang Xuan felt a little more at ease. She picked up her wine glass again and walked quickly to the center of the hall.

She glanced around and, seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, raised her wine glass high and said loudly:

"Gentlemen! Thank you all for coming to my Cang family today for the husband selection banquet! Let us drink this toast to the continuation of the Phoenix Cry Kingdom's bloodline!"

These words were met with enthusiastic agreement. The young ladies, all wealthy and powerful, raised their glasses with bold strokes and drank them down in one gulp, displaying the same spirit as any man.

The men who were brought along all adopted extremely humble postures, taking only a small sip before respectfully setting down their cups.

What happened next completely shocked Lin Fengmian.

After the banquet began, the young ladies started openly sizing up the young men they had brought with them.

Their gazes were as if they were selecting goods. Some even went so far as to openly and brazenly conduct transactions—

"Sister Li, the husband you brought today is quite handsome. Could I borrow him for a couple of days? I'll offer him my newly acquired steed in exchange, how about it?"

"Sister Wang, your husband is so handsome! I'll trade you my newly acquired steed for his." Would you consider it?

Even more outrageous, the girls actually started haggling. After reaching an agreement, the men they brought silently switched places and sat down next to their new owners with blank expressions, as if they were commodities that could be sold at will!

Lin Fengmian's lips twitched wildly as he watched, a million curses running through his mind: Damn it! Here, men are just commodities! The kind that can be traded on the spot! If he ever displeases Gu Qingge, will she also pack him up and give him away to someone else?

However, after scanning the room, he discovered that there was only one exception – Zhao Chen.

He sat there alone, his expression indifferent, and no one dared to approach him to offend him. In fact, quite a few young ladies cast longing yet restrained glances at him.

After all, he is recognized as the top man among men, a rare resource with the right to choose, not a commodity that can be exchanged at will.

Lin Fengmian licked his lips, a glint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes: Interesting. Top courtesan? Noble bloodline?

Hehe, I just don't know, compared to my one-in-a-millennium Pure Yang Holy Body, whose bloodline is more powerful!

Just as he was making his calculations, a commotion suddenly arose outside the hall. A handsome young man in fine clothes rushed over; it was Cang Xuan's brother, Cang Lan.

Seeing this, Cang Xuan immediately gave him a meaningful look. Cang Lan understood instantly, straightened his back, put on what he thought was a charming smile, and said loudly: