As dawn broke, on the bed in the side room.
Lin Wanyin had fallen into a deep sleep, all the weariness and anxiety between her brows transformed into tranquility, and a barely perceptible hint of satisfaction lingered on her rosy lips.
Chu Yunfei tucked the blanket around her, his fingertips brushing against her fair, slightly cool shoulder, before quietly pushing open the door and leaving.
A cool morning breeze blew along the long street.
Chu Yunfei walked with his hands behind his back, seemingly relaxed, but his body was surging like a river.
Despite a whole night of dual cultivation, Lin Wanyin did not break through to the Divine Sea Realm as she had hoped.
She is Daughter of Heavenly Mandate destined for great fortune.
The invisible shackles imposed upon him by the will of Heaven are beyond the reach of ordinary methods of breaking through realms. Only by waiting for a specific opportunity to arrive can he completely break through the Heavenly Barrier of the Divine Sea Realm and usher in a transformative metamorphosis.
Although Chu Yunfei remained at the Divine Sea Realm First Level, the changes within his body were quite astonishing.
In the newly opened Divine Sea, dark golden waves rippled with a pure, glass-like radiance.
The spiritual energy was refined and purified to a full 50%.
The Divine Sea Realm and the Heavenly Origin Realm are completely different.
In the Heavenly Origin Realm, one only needs to accumulate spiritual liquid. However, after entering the Divine Sea Realm, one must thoroughly temper the vast spiritual sea with each advancement.
Only after nine rounds of extreme tempering can one Divine Sea Realm Ninth Level.
Only when the Ninefold Spirit Sea is completely condensed into a substantial ultimate state can one use special divine objects to cultivate a Dao Profound elixir of one's own, thus stepping into the Dao Mystic Realm in one fell swoop.
For an ordinary martial artist, it would take at least several months or even several years to refine one round of spiritual sea.
Chu Yunfei, however, only needed one night.
Involuntarily, Chu Yunfei recalled Nangong Wuhen standing outside the courtyard gate last night.
" Divine Sea Realm First Level..."
A cold, mocking smile appeared on Chu Yunfei's lips.
The white-robed youth's aura was restless and his spiritual energy was impure and mixed. It was obvious that the Heavenly Sword Sect had spared no expense in using massive resources to artificially boost his power so that he could win the Seven Sects Grand Competition.
He has the appearance of Divine Sea Realm First Level cultivator, but his foundation is extremely weak.
If they really fought, even if they were both at the Divine Sea Realm First Level, Chu Yunfei could crush them completely with a flick of his wrist, even without using his sword.
" Nangong Wuhen, you can keep your dog's head on your neck for a few more days."
Chu Yunfei's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of coldness appearing within them.
The humiliation suffered by the Azure Mystic Sect a few months ago, and the encirclement and ambush in the Cangwu Mountain Range, will naturally provide an opportunity for the Seven Sects Grand Competition to settle scores all at once.
Half an hour later.
The Pill Pavilion Headquarters, with its back courtyard corridor.
As soon as Chu Yunfei stepped into the courtyard, he bumped into Wen Jiao was dressed in a plain white dress.
The morning mist enveloped the girl, making her resemble a lotus emerging from the water, her black hair flowing like a waterfall, her features exquisite.
But at this moment, when Wen Jiao saw that familiar face, a sudden pang of sadness welled up in her chest.
She subconsciously stopped and tilted her head slightly upwards.
Her nostrils twitched slightly, and a faint, delicate fragrance, distinctly her own, mixed with the man's unique, fiery aura, entered her nasal cavity.
That's a woman's natural scent.
Moreover, she was by no means an ordinary, vulgar woman; she possessed a cool and elegant charm that had been refined and matured over time.
Wen Jiao narrowed her clear, autumn-water-like eyes slightly, looking at the person in front of her with a half-smile.
"My husband didn't come home all night, but he looks quite energetic."
"You must have had a very enjoyable time with your beloved last night, right?"
Chu Yunfei paused slightly, his expression freezing almost imperceptibly for a second.
This feeling is somewhat reminiscent of the awkwardness of a worldly man being caught cheating by his wife at the door.
However, having lived two lives, his skin had long been thicker than a city wall.
In the blink of an eye, Chu Yunfei regained his composure and even took half a step forward, leaning slightly forward.
"What makes you say that, my Jiao'er?"
Chu Yunfei looked at her with righteous indignation, his eyes clear and without a trace of impurity.
"Last night, I was preoccupied with martial arts training, how could I possibly be preoccupied with personal feelings for my children?"
Wen Jiao's chest heaved slightly, and she cursed inwardly.
Nobody would believe you did it for cultivation.
The lingering scent of her body was almost lingering, like it had been pickled. Did they really think she was some naive, inexperienced young girl?
Before Wen Jiao could even refute him, a wicked smile suddenly appeared on Chu Yunfei's lips.
He suddenly stepped forward and reached out to embrace that slender, delicate waist.
"If Jiao'er feels wronged, then let's go back to our room now."
"I have plenty of energy, I'll definitely make it up to you properly, what do you say?"
"You...!"
Wen Jiao was startled, and her pretty face, which had been slightly sour, instantly turned red to the roots of her ears.
She raised her fair, delicate hand as if electrocuted, and hurriedly covered Chu Yunfei's undisguised mouth.
Her beautiful eyes darted nervously to both sides of the corridor, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that there were no patrolling guards around.
"You bastard, what nonsense are you spouting?!"
Wen Jiao bit her lower lip, glared at him fiercely, her earlobes burning hot as if they were about to bleed.
"Don't you even know where you are? My father and second grandfather are both inside."
This lecher's shamelessness remains unchanged.
If you just go along with what he says, this person will seize the opportunity and steer you towards the bed.
Looking at the man's bright and spirited eyes, Wen Jiao felt a strange mix of shame and anger, but also a strange sense of sympathy.
That Lin Wanyin... she must have been exhausted last night, right?
During those few days at the Jade Firmament Sect, I felt as if my bones had been torn apart and reassembled.
This guy's ruthlessness and domineering nature in this area is like that of a tireless ancient beast, tormenting people without regard for day or night.
only...
A strange and complicated look flashed across Wen Jiao's eyes.
Lin Wanyin, after all, was once his fiancée's mother.
This relationship would be considered an insurmountable taboo and absurdity in the eyes of any prominent family.
How could Chu Yunfei possibly bring himself to do it?
Wen Jiao hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't suppress her curiosity. She lowered her hand and asked softly:
"Do you really have that kind of relationship with Elder Lin?"
Chu Yunfei met her gaze calmly.
"Um."
"However, things are much more complicated than you imagine; it's not just about lust."
"It involves her secret, and I cannot elaborate without her permission."
Chu Yunfei looked at her and said quite seriously:
"Don't worry, my Jiao'er. While I, Chu Yunfei, may not be a perfect gentleman, I certainly don't have any unusual fetishes."
The fact that Lin Wanyin is not Situ Shuang'er's biological mother and that she is still a virgin involves the other party's private past.
He naturally wouldn't bring it up until Lin Wanyin was willing to speak up.
Hearing his frank explanation, Wen Jiao's unease finally dissipated completely.
She spat lightly and rolled her eyes at him.
Who cares what your quirks are?
"However, I must warn you, Situ Shuang'er has always been arrogant and conceited, and after awakening her special physique, she has become even more haughty."
"If she finds out about your affair with her mother, she'll probably draw her sword and fight you to the death."
Chu Yunfei smiled and ruffled her hair.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Wen Jiao obediently let him stroke her hair, suppressing the distracting thoughts in her mind, and smoothly changed the subject.
"There are only six days left until the Seven Sects Grand Competition."
"Now that the high-ranking officials from various factions have arrived in the capital, what are your plans for the next few days?"
As they spoke, the two had already crossed the corridor and sat down at a quiet stone table in the backyard.
A gentle breeze rustled through the fallen leaves.
Chu Yunfei sat on the stone bench, his fingertips lightly tapping the cool stone surface, his expression gradually turning cold and solemn.
I plan to go into seclusion for a few days.