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

Gu Qingge was slightly taken aback by the other person's affectionate address.

Brother Fengmian...Lin Lang...Husband...Why does this guy call me that so naturally?

Her cheeks flushed slightly, but she composed herself, recalling the records in the family annals, and slowly began to speak:

"According to the stories passed down from my Gu family ancestors, my Gu family's immortal master ancestor was a member of the 'Spirit-Slaying Sect,' a hidden immortal sect."

"However, far too much time has passed. Ten thousand years have gone by, the world has changed, and the Jue Ling Sect and my Gu family have long since lost all contact."

The records left by our ancestors only say that the Spirit-Severing Sect is hidden deep within a blessed land in the 'Heavenly Rift Canyon,' and ordinary people simply cannot find its entrance.

"Sky Rift Canyon?" Lin Fengmian quickly asked, "In which direction?"

Gu Qingge shook her head:

"The exact location has long been lost to history. My Gu family has been searching for it for generations, but to no avail. It seems to be covered by some kind of force; even when you get close, you can't see it clearly."

Lin Fengmian became even more anxious.

He went back not only to see the fairies, but also to find his mother, who was suspected to be from the upper realm.

After all, someone who could leave behind such a heaven-defying treasure as the jade pendant space is definitely not an ordinary person!

Who knows, her own mother's identity might have a terrifyingly powerful background!

Once I find my mother and acknowledge my ancestors, wouldn't I soar to new heights?

He took a deep breath, suppressed the agitation in his heart, and calmed down again.

Right now, his plan is very clear—

The first step is to use the "Great Sun Pagoda Technique" to further enhance one's physical cultivation.

This cultivation method was a body-refining technique he found in the jade pendant space, complementing the "Jade Bone Rock Technique."

The second step is to concentrate all efforts on finding clues about the Sky Rift Canyon and the hidden immortal sect.

Although the spiritual energy in the Desolate Land is thin, since there was once a lineage of immortal masters, traces must have been left behind.

The third step is to find the weak point in the space, use the spiritual energy of the jade pendant space to forcibly tear open the crack, and return to the Xuan Tian Continent!

Lin Fengmian clenched his fist, his eyes filled with determination.

Seeing his anxious expression, Gu Qingge's expression turned serious again. She hesitated for a moment before finally speaking:

"Lin Lang, there's something I must tell you."

Lin Fengmian turned to look at her: "What is it?"

Gu Qingge bit her lip and said softly:

"The records of my Gu family regarding the Jue Ling Sect are family secrets, no small matter, and are the highest level of family secrets."

The ancestral precepts state that this knowledge should not be lightly passed on to anyone other than the core members and closest relatives of the Gu family.

She looked up at Lin Fengmian, her gaze clear and earnest:

"Therefore, if you really want to find out the whereabouts of the Extinction Spirit Sect, you need to get married formally and become my husband, Gu Qingge's husband, before you will be qualified to know the complete secret."

Lin Fengmian was taken aback, then his eyes widened in surprise.

Is there really such a good thing?!

He almost blurted out, "Buy one get one free!"

He could win the heart of a beautiful woman and obtain crucial clues to escape this place! Where else could one find such a wonderful opportunity?

However, upon further reflection, he gradually discovered the unique aspects of this desolate place.

The people here, whether male or female, seem to be extremely pragmatic and functional.

The primary purpose of marriage between men and women is to perpetuate the bloodline and produce strong offspring. As for romantic moments under the moon and sweet nothings, that seems to be completely irrelevant.

It's that simple and straightforward.

Lin Fengmian stroked his chin, pondering to himself—why are the women here so obsessed with procreating the most powerful bloodline?

Behind this, there is probably an even more shocking secret that no one knows.

However, he didn't have time to delve into that much right now.

Now that a wife and clues have come knocking on his door, how could Lin Fengmian possibly turn them away?

He smiled at Gu Qingge, pulled her into his arms, and whispered in her ear:

"Alright, my wife, when shall we get married?"

Gu Qingge froze, her ears turning bright red, at his sudden intimacy, but she forced herself to remain calm and said indifferently:

"Since that's the case... let's get married tomorrow. I'll handle things with the Gu family; you just need to... just show up when the time comes."

Seeing her feigned composure, Lin Fengmian found it even more amusing.

This usually confident and powerful young lady from the Gu family can actually be so shy when it comes to marriage.

They are absolutely adorable.

The next day.

The entire Gu family home was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers. Red lanterns were hung high, and red silk was laid out from the front gate all the way to the backyard, creating a festive red atmosphere everywhere you looked.

Gu Qingge is, after all, the eldest daughter of the Gu family, and the entire Gu family attaches great importance to this marriage. In addition, Lin Fengmian's sweeping victory at yesterday's husband-selection banquet has already spread throughout Qinghe County, and the Gu family has certainly gained a lot of face.

Guests arrived in an endless stream, with hundreds of tables set up, and the banquet lasting from morning till night.

Lin Fengmian, dressed in a brand-new red robe prepared for him by the Gu family, was pulled around by a group of Gu family uncles and brothers who poured him drinks, one cup after another, until his face turned red.

Although he possessed cultivation and the spirit wine could not intoxicate him, he was no match for the overwhelming numbers of his opponents, who fought round after round.

By the time the guests had all left and the commotion subsided, it was already late at night.

In the huge new house, only Lin Fengmian and Gu Qingge remained.

An ambiguous sexual tension filled the air.

Lin Fengmian closed the door and turned to look at Gu Qingge, who was sitting on the edge of the bed.

The candlelight flickered, illuminating her exquisitely beautiful face. At this moment, she had shed her heroic and martial attire from the daytime and donned a bright red wedding dress embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water.

The wedding dress was well-tailored, outlining her exquisite figure, slender waist, and captivating curves.

Although Gu Qingge is usually heroic and decisive, this is the first time she has experienced something like this.

This is the most important event in one's life!

She sat on the edge of the bed, somewhat at a loss. Her delicate hands, usually wielding a whip and drawing a longbow, now had nowhere to go, and she could only slightly twist the hem of her clothes.

Her clear, bright eyes were lowered, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and she was unusually shy.

Lin Fengmian felt a surge of passion in his heart as he looked at the other person's drastically different appearance.

The usually confident and assertive eldest daughter of the Gu family was now sitting on the edge of the bed, twisting the hem of her clothes like a timid wife.

Who can withstand this?

He stepped forward and gently comforted her, "Qingge, are you alright?"

"What... what could possibly be wrong with me?" Gu Qingge asked, trying to sound relaxed, but her voice trembled slightly, showing none of her usual composure.

Lin Fengmian couldn't help but chuckle softly, and stopped talking nonsense.

He reached out and slowly lifted her chin.

Under the candlelight, their eyes met. Two blushes flashed across Gu Qingge's cheeks, her eyes darting away, yet carrying a hint of stubbornness, as if to say, "I'm not shy."