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

Once the two figures had completely disappeared through the gate—

The smile that had been feigned for most of the time on Cang Xuan's face finally disappeared completely, replaced by a gloomy expression.

She stared intently in the direction where the two had disappeared, her nails digging deep into her palms, leaving several bloody marks, but she was completely unaware of it.

Just then, a maid quietly approached her from the side door and whispered, "Miss, are we just going to let that refugee go like this? Should we send someone—"

"Oh."

Cang Xuan sneered, her laughter filled with coldness and suppressed anger.

"Let him go? My Cang family certainly cares about its reputation. To strike in public at the husband-selection banquet wouldn't sound good. But this Lin Fengmian is not someone we'll let off so easily!"

She practically gritted her teeth, squeezing out each word through gritted teeth:

"He severely injured my brother, crippled Sun Wu, and caused the Cang family to lose face in Qinghe County! This debt must not be left unpaid!"

"Keep a close eye on them! I need to know their every move! As soon as I find an opportunity—"

Her eyes blazed with murderous intent: "I want him... dead!"

……

the other side.

The carriage traveled smoothly along the wide streets of Qinghe County. The wheels rolled steadily over the bluestone pavement, making a rhythmic clattering sound.

The atmosphere inside the carriage was subtle.

The maid Qiu Mei sat in the corner, her jaw nearly dropping as she watched her mistress and Lin Fengmian riding together so intimately in the same carriage!

She had served Gu Qingge since she was a child, and had never seen her mistress be so close to any man.

But then, a deep sense of loss and bitterness welled up in her heart.

Qiu Mei stole a glance at Lin Fengmian—his handsome profile, his tall and straight figure, his bright eyes… and the way he had swept everything away in the hall just now, exuding unparalleled domineering power…

Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her head, clutching the hem of her clothes tightly.

Actually, she really likes Young Master Lin too...

According to the custom of Fengming Kingdom, it is perfectly normal for a young lady to bestow her chosen or used husband upon her personal maid to have children.

She had secretly hoped that after the young lady had chosen the leftovers, she would be given Lin Fengmian as a reward.

Why is it that Miss is eating first this time?

And it looks like it's very possessive of its food?

Qiu Mei felt increasingly heartbroken, but she dared not show it. She could only secretly lower her eyes, bite her lip, and remain silent.

At this moment, Gu Qingge had no mind to pay attention to her maid's little schemes.

She felt the burning heat from the large hand around her waist, and the strong masculine scent emanating from Lin Fengmian beside her.

The scent was indescribable, yet it made one's heart race.

I felt my cheeks burning, my heart pounding like a drum, and even my breathing became rapid.

She struggled slightly, her voice becoming softer than ever before, even carrying a hint of shyness she herself wasn't aware of:

"Mr. Lin...please...relax."

Lin Fengmian then realized that he had been holding the other person's waist the whole time!

That waist...

Unlike the slender, delicate fairies of the Xuanling Continent, Gu Qingge's waist was supple and strong.

Full of healthy and vibrant elasticity, you can feel its firmness and warmth even through clothing, giving it a unique feel!

He quickly released his hand, a perfectly measured hint of apology on his face, and nodded slightly with impeccable gentlemanly manners.

"Uh, I'm sorry, Miss Gu, I acted rashly in a moment of panic."

Gu Qingge secretly looked up at him, her heart filled with strange feelings.

This guy... just now, when he was facing the condemnation of thousands in the hall, how domineering, arrogant, and awe-inspiring he was!

His arrogant demeanor was so overbearing it could have lifted the roof off the hall! How come he's suddenly become so polite and well-mannered?

This ability to control one's emotions, a blend of domineering and considerate qualities...

On the contrary... it only made people more confused.

Her heart started racing again, pounding against her chest, forcing her to lower her head, afraid that he would see her burning cheeks.

Silence fell over the carriage for a moment, broken only by the rumble of wheels on the flagstones and the slightly hurried breathing of the passengers.

Qiu Mei glanced at her mistress, then at Lin Fengmian, and silently lowered her head even further.

After a while, the blush on Gu Qingge's face faded slightly, and she regained her usual cool and aloof demeanor.

But the way she looked at Lin Fengmian was completely different.

Gone was the initial wariness and guardedness; in its place was a gentleness that she herself was unaware of.

Unable to contain her curiosity, she finally asked:

"By the way, how did you master the Ninefold Mountain-Crushing Force so quickly? And your strength... it's simply beyond the reach of ordinary people!"

Lin Fengmian's heart skipped a beat.

"Holy crap, here comes the ultimate question!"

He feigned profundity, touched his nose, and lied without batting an eye:

"Well... I heard my grandfather, who has passed away long ago, mention that it seems there was a celestial master in my family!"

Perhaps it's because I'm exceptionally gifted, have a special constitution, or carry some ancestral traits in my bloodline?

"A Celestial Master?!"

Upon hearing these two words, Gu Qingge's expression changed drastically, as if she had heard some taboo word!

Her eyes darted around, as if she were trying to recall something from extremely distant past, and her tone carried a hint of uncertainty:

"No wonder...no wonder you're so different! Immortal Masters...they're just figures from the oldest legends!"

"There are scattered records in the oldest books of my Gu family that say that ten thousand years ago, there were also immortal masters who roamed this continent, flying through the sky and disappearing into the earth, summoning wind and rain, and splitting mountains and shattering rocks... Unfortunately, for some reason, they later... completely disappeared."

Lin Fengmian was shocked to hear this, but he pretended to be calm on the surface.

"As expected... they have long forgotten the history of cultivation, living in a cage where they are kept, yet they believe that the world should be this way."

The so-called Land of Desolation was actually a sorrowful prison of oblivion.

Gu Qingge continued to recall:

"The ancient texts also vaguely mention that, according to legend, in some unknown and extremely dangerous places and blessed lands in our world, there may still be a very small number of immortal masters with their lineages, and even some secluded immortal sects isolated from the world..."

"A hidden immortal sect?!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian was so excited he almost jumped out of his seat! His eyes instantly lit up!

"There's a chance! There's definitely a chance! As long as we can find the organization and other cultivators, why would we be afraid of not finding a way to leave this hellhole?!"

His beautiful fairies are waiting for him to return!

Not to mention the mysterious entity slumbering deep within the jade pendant, the clues left by the mother, and the truth behind the father's disappearance...

Lin Fengmian grew increasingly anxious, wishing he could tear open space and rush back right now!

He turned around, looked at Gu Qingge beside him, and said urgently:

"Qingge, do you know where these hidden immortal sects are located? Specifically, where is the Jue Ling Sect?"