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

Several thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

My empress wife is currently in the most crucial period of her seclusion, and we absolutely cannot disturb her.

If I run away, wouldn't that confirm the charge of fleeing from justice?

Moreover, given the other party's demeanor, it's clear they're trying to establish their authority and won't give him a chance to reason with them.

He could use that Blood Burning Secret Technique to fight desperately, but the price would be too high and the risk too great, so it was completely unnecessary.

Or... a strategic retreat? Shall we slip away first?

"Young master, if you leave the palace now, it will be even more dangerous."

A clear, cold voice suddenly rang out from behind, like ice spring water dripping onto a jade plate.

Xiao Ling'er had already walked to his side at some point, still dressed in snow-white robes and with black hair, her exquisite face revealing little emotion, she only spoke softly:

"There are countless eyes watching you from outside. If you are alone, you will give them the opportunity to gang up on you."

Lin Fengmian looked at her, scratching his hair in frustration:

"Then what do you suggest? We can't really go head-to-head with a Nascent Soul stage monster in the Golden Palace, can we? That would look terrible, and besides, I can't beat him."

"Young master, I'll go with you!"

Yu Chan'er immediately stepped forward, her pretty face full of determination, her clear eyes staring straight at him, her mid-Foundation Establishment aura unconsciously fluctuating slightly:

"Although my cultivation is low, I will never allow anyone to bully you, young master! If he dares to lay a finger on you, I will fight him to the death!"

Seeing her fingers trembling slightly with nervousness, yet still trying her best to protect herself, Lin Fengmian felt a warmth in his heart and couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke her soft hair.

"Silly girl, I know how you feel. But you can't interfere in this matter. Just stay here and cultivate, don't distract me. If something happens to you, I'll be heartbroken."

Yu Chan'er wanted to say something more, but Lin Fengmian stopped her with a look. She could only purse her red lips, her eyes reddening, and look at him with a worried expression.

the other side.

Xiao Ling'er saw all of this and a strange feeling welled up in her heart for no reason.

Hmph. They forget their old flame as soon as they find a new one.

She thought about it expressionlessly, but that sour feeling quickly transformed into another emotion.

She recalled the days and nights they spent together in the Spirit Spring Space.

From the initial awakening of the sword spirit to later fighting side by side, Lin Fengmian, though always joking and with a somewhat ambiguous style of doing things, remained devoted to her—

That was truly a willingness to give up.

She could use the purest spiritual spring water and elixir at will; ancient sword techniques, rare spiritual herbs, top-grade flying swords... as long as they were beneficial to her cultivation, this guy would give them all to her without batting an eye, being even more generous than to his own daughter.

"Eh... never mind."

Xiao Ling'er sighed softly to herself, the slight pang of jealousy quickly replaced by a more resolute emotion:

"Since you've given this fairy so many good things, I'll reluctantly help you this time."

She raised her clear, cool eyes and looked at Lin Fengmian, who was deep in thought, her lips slightly parted:

"Young master, there's no need to worry too much. I've already mastered the Nine Profound Sword Formation you taught me. Add to that the nine top-grade flying swords you bestowed upon me, and Yun'er's sword aura that recently broke through to mastery..."

She paused, her tone calm, yet carrying the absolute confidence of a swordsman:

"If we go all out, Yun'er is not afraid of ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators."

"What?!"

Lin Fengmian suddenly turned his head, his eyes wide open.

He stared at Xiao Ling'er in shock, almost blurting out, "When did you become so fierce?"

But then he thought about it again and immediately came to his senses.

That's right! Sword cultivators are the best at attacking and fighting in the cultivation world, and they are good at challenging opponents of higher levels! Xiao Ling'er has been with me for so long, nourished by spiritual energy day and night, and is also supported by top-level cultivation techniques and divine weapons. Her combat strength cannot be measured by ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Thinking of this, Lin Fengmian finally felt half relieved.

A playful smile curled at the corner of his lips.

"Well done, Ling'er! You truly are worthy of being someone I personally trained!"

He stretched and loosened his muscles, his gaze drifting towards the direction of the Golden Palace, a barely perceptible glint of sharpness flashing deep in his eyes.

"Since they want to play, then I'll play along... and see just how capable this Lord of Law Enforcement of the Blazing Sun Sect really is."

"It's actually an innate sword physique?!"

A thought suddenly flashed through Lin Fengmian's mind, and his eyes lit up.

He knew that the Innate Sword Body was a once-in-a-million darling of the sword path, born with a natural affinity for the laws of the sword, making it twice as effective in cultivating sword techniques, and an excellent asset for challenging opponents of higher levels.

The division of sword realms, from low to high, also has a complete system—sword qi, sword intent, sword momentum, sword heart, and even higher sword domains and sword paths... Each major realm is further subdivided into multiple levels such as entry level, minor achievement level, major achievement level, perfection level, and peak level.

Lin Fengmian remembered clearly that when he pulled Xiao Ling'er out of the spiritual spring space, she had only just stepped into the threshold of sword intent, and was still stumbling and struggling to even materialize sword energy.

But now—

He's actually mastered swordsmanship without a word?!

What the hell!

Lin Fengmian was overjoyed and almost jumped up on the spot.

Do you know what mastering swordsmanship means? It means that when she swings her sword, it is no longer just a simple spell or brute force, but contains the power of heaven and earth and the might of the sword! With this skill alone, she can practically do whatever she wants among those of the same level!

Then think about the complete inheritance of the Nine Profound Sword Formation that he extorted from Li Cheng... plus that pile of top-grade flying swords he spent countless spirit stones to create—

Lin Fengmian quickly calculated, and the more he calculated, the more reliable it seemed.

With his monstrous physical body comparable to a second-tier body cultivator, plus a fully-developed innate sword body, this combination... it seems like he might not be without a chance of winning against Zhao Yuanlong, who is only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm!

"Not bad, Ling'er!"

Lin Fengmian finally came to his senses, slapped his thigh hard, and his face was full of undisguised pride and satisfaction.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

Great! I have so many spirit stones, pills, and spirit springs, plus all the rare and precious materials in the spirit spring space for her to use. This money was really well spent!

She forcefully created an invincible female sword immortal!

This deal was worth it! Absolutely worth it!

He looked at Xiao Ling'er with a face full of satisfaction, becoming more and more pleased with her.

Especially her current aloof and arrogant demeanor, as if nothing in the world matters to her, coupled with her stunning beauty and the subtle sword intent swirling around her...

It's so captivating that you can't take your eyes off it.

"good!"

Lin Fengmian waved his hand, straightened his back a bit, and became much more energetic.