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

Lin Fengmian listened to her words, which sounded like a final farewell, and was at a loss for words.

What is all this about?

He could handle these two swamp crocodile salamanders in front of him.

His gaze swept over the two crocodile salamanders that were slowly approaching, and he found that they did not seem to have any intention of attacking immediately. They just stopped about ten feet away, their vertical pupils coldly scrutinizing them, as if they were observing something.

Lin Fengmian ignored them, turned around and squatted down, gently placing his hand on Cang Yuwei's shoulder.

"Don't move."

Cang Yuwei was stunned, not yet able to react—

An incredibly pure warm current surged from that palm, flowing into her body like a gentle stream, instantly coursing through her limbs and bones!

That warm current contained an extremely rich life force; wherever it passed, the hidden injuries, bruises, and broken bones remaining in her meridians...

It healed at a speed visible to the naked eye!

Cang Yuwei felt a sudden lightness throughout her body; the pain that had been suppressing her receded like a tide.

Instead, I felt a sense of comfort that I hadn't experienced in a long time.

She looked down at the wounds on her body that were healing rapidly, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

Is this... the Immortal Master's method?

As expected... it's terrifying.

A moment later, Lin Fengmian withdrew his hand. Cang Yuwei's injuries had mostly healed.

Although his cultivation level has not fully recovered, his life is no longer in danger.

"Thank you, Immortal Master..."

Cang Yuwei's voice trembled slightly as she tried to get up and bow, but Lin Fengmian stopped her.

Just then, Lin Fengmian suddenly remembered something and took out the guiding token from his pocket.

The token emitted a faint glow, the light pointing towards the depths of this swamp.

Cang Yuwei's gaze fell on the token, and her beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed!

"My lord, where...where did you get this from?"

Her voice trembled noticeably, and her eyes were filled with horror and disbelief.

Lin Fengmian was taken aback, then answered truthfully:

"This was given to me by Gu Qingge."

"That girl from the Gu family?" Cang Yuwei's eyes widened, her voice trembling. "She...she actually gave you this?"

Lin Fengmian sensed something was off in her tone, frowned slightly, and pressed for an answer:

"Is this thing... important?"

Cang Yuwei took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, but her tone still carried a heavy tone:

"It's more than just important! This is the Guiding Token passed down through generations of the Gu family! Only the direct descendant of each generation is qualified to possess it!"

She paused, her gaze towards Lin Fengmian filled with complex emotions:

"According to the Gu family's ancestral teachings, this item can only be passed down to the successor chosen by the family, or... to one's future Daoist partner."

"Giving it to an outsider would be tantamount to betraying the family!"

Lin Fengmian's pupils suddenly contracted!

The image of that aloof yet stubborn figure instantly flashed into his mind.

Gu Qingge... that woman who always seemed aloof, yet who didn't hesitate to lend a helping hand when he needed it most.

He could clearly see her loyalty to the family.

But she actually... gave this to me?

This is no ordinary token; it's clearly a pledge that she has staked her family, her heritage, and everything she has on herself!

A sharp pain suddenly surged in Lin Fengmian's heart. He had always thought that Gu Qingge hadn't appeared because she was cold and indifferent, unwilling to develop a close relationship with him.

But now it seems...

It's not that she didn't want to come, it's just that... she simply couldn't come!

She will definitely be punished by her family for handing over the summons to him!

Lin Fengmian gripped the token tightly, his knuckles turning white.

Gu Qingge...you idiot.

Don't worry, once I've settled things here and gained a foothold in this desolate land, I will definitely come back to find you.

I will definitely give you an explanation.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart, and his gaze became firm again.

"Damn it... haven't I really ruined her life?"

Lin Fengmian was filled with hatred. The thought that Gu Qingge might be suffering severe punishment from her family made him feel like he was being tortured every moment.

This debt of affection is probably impossible to repay...

But just then—

"roar!"

A violent roar interrupted Lin Fengmian's thoughts!

The two swamp salamanders seemed to have finally lost their patience.

It opened its blood-red maw, bringing with it a pungent, fishy smell, and pounced on them!

Lin Fengmian sensed the aura fluctuations of the other party, which were comparable to those of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, and cursed inwardly.

We can't afford to fight head-on!

He grabbed the still-stunned Cang Yuwei and hissed, "Go!"

The two turned and fled!

however--

The surrounding muddy water churned violently, splashing water everywhere, as several more swamp salamanders emerged from all directions.

They've completely blocked all their escape routes!

Those cold, vertical pupils locked onto them, and the encirclement grew smaller and smaller.

Lin Fengmian gritted his teeth and pushed the little spiritual energy he had just recovered to its limit, but it was still not enough!

At this critical moment—

"Hiss—!"

A very familiar hissing sound suddenly rang out!

Immediately afterwards, a streak of dark light shot out from the nearby swamp puddle like lightning.

It precisely wrapped its arms around the neck of the nearest crocodile salamander and tightened its grip!

"Snap!"

A crisp sound of bones cracking rang out!

The salamander's neck was severed, and its massive head lay limply to the side.

The enormous body crashed into the mud with a thunderous roar, splashing mud everywhere!

The black light landed and transformed into a small, entirely black snake.

The scales shimmered with a cold metallic luster, and were much thicker than when Lin Fengmian first saw them, with an even more ferocious aura.

With its intelligent, vertical pupils, it was swimming towards him, its tongue flicking out happily!

It was that little black water viper!

Meanwhile—

The swamp water churned violently, and a snake's head, as big as a small hill, slowly rose up!

Its cold, indifferent vertical pupils swept across the remaining crocodile salamanders.

The oppressive aura emanating from it froze the swamp crocodiles in place, preventing them from even fleeing!

Giant black water viper!

Lin Fengmian was both surprised and delighted!

The two black vipers, one large and one small, moved with the clean and efficient movements of a king inspecting his territory.

In just a few breaths, it strangled the remaining swamp crocodiles, leaving behind a scene of utter devastation.

Cang Yuwei was dumbfounded.

Immortal Master... you can actually tame such a terrifying beast?

After the little black snake dealt with the last crocodile salamander, it happily swam to Lin Fengmian's feet.

Her cool head nuzzled affectionately against his trouser leg, her vertical pupils filled with tenderness and reluctance.

Lin Fengmian squatted down, reached out and touched its smooth head, feeling the familiar touch, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

"Little guy, it seems you've got quite a bit of luck following this big guy."