Villain: Fairy, please offer your loyalty

In the short time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lin Feng's aura soared, and he was about to break through to the Golden Core stage.

However, at this crucial moment of condensing the golden elixir...

The spiritual energy inside the main hall began to slowly deplete, and Lin Feng's face turned a deep liver color.

"Damn it... The spiritual energy in this world is too thin to support the foundation building of immortal techniques..."

Luo Ning frowned slightly.

If this chess piece is ruined, she will have to wait for hundreds of years.

On the shore of Zangxian Lake, dozens of miles away.

Gu Fan, who was lying on Su Qianqian's lap enjoying the sun, suddenly raised an eyebrow and smiled charmingly.

"Oh, is the chive stuck?"

On the system panel, Lin Feng's luck value was fluctuating wildly.

"That won't do! The pigs die before they're even fattened up. How am I supposed to watch this show?"

Gu Fan lazily reached out and took out a crystal that emitted terrifying fluctuations from his storage space.

Immortal Stone.

This thing is commonplace in the immortal realm, but in the mortal world, it's a once-in-a-millennium opportunity.

"Go ahead, consider it a New Year's bonus from the boss to the employees."

Gu Fan tossed it casually.

The immortal stone transformed into a streak of light and accurately struck the crystal palace in the eastern part of the secret realm.

Rumble!!

The Crystal Palace shook violently.

The hall, which was originally devoid of spiritual energy, was suddenly filled with a vast and pure energy!

For the first time, Luo Ning's usually calm face showed a look of shock.

[This is... a Celestial Spirit Stone?!]

[How is this possible? How could such a lowly plane have the currency of the Celestial Realm? Could there be other fellow cultivators lurking in this world?]

Before she could even figure it out, Lin Feng had already roared with ecstatic joy:

"Heaven is on my side!! I knew I was the chosen one!!"

He had no idea that this was a charity from his mortal enemy; he simply thought it was his incredible luck or that a fairy was giving him everything.

With the help of this enormous energy, Lin Feng's golden core rapidly condensed, and nine patterns faintly appeared on it!

Nine-Patterned Golden Elixir!

The ultimate legend of the Netherworld!

"break!!"

A terrifying pressure belonging to the late stage of the Golden Core realm swept across the entire area. Lin Feng felt the explosive power within his body and was so excited that his face turned red.

He knelt on the ground, his eyes revealing an undisguised possessiveness.

"Thank you for your kindness, fairy! Rest assured, fairy, from this day forward, you are my woman, Lin Feng's woman! I will search the world for the most precious treasures to help you regain your former glory!"

Luo Ning: "..."

She suppressed the urge to slap the idiot to death and casually tossed a dusty longsword from a pile of junk in the corner.

"This sword is called Azure Rainbow. Although it is an ordinary item, it possesses a certain spirituality and is hereby granted to protect you."

After saying that, Luo Ning transformed into a stream of light and entered an ancient white jade pendant, floating in front of Lin Feng.

"My soul and body are exhausted, and I need to rest here quietly. Do not disturb me unless necessary."

……

At the exit of the secret realm, Lin Feng reunited with Freya's team.

"Lin Feng! You're alright! That's great!"

Freya saw Lin Feng and rushed over quickly, her face beaming with genuine joy.

"You've gotten so much stronger! I can't even see through your cultivation level anymore!"

Lin Feng felt smug. A bunch of fools had been sold out by him and were even helping him count the money.

But on the surface, he appeared righteous and awe-inspiring.

"I'm glad everyone's alright. Is the refuge to the west still safe? After I lured the spider away, I was through a lot of danger, but luckily I managed to break through."

A few days later, everyone returned home laden with their spoils.

The news that Lin Feng had leaped from the early Foundation Establishment stage to the late Golden Core stage spread like wildfire throughout the five academies.

At the awards ceremony, Lin Feng stood in the center, enjoying the spotlight and immense prestige.

The old dean, with a fawning expression, invited Gu Fan over, welcoming him to a vast collection of novels to explore! He then presented Lin Feng with the "Best Improvement Award."

"Lin, not bad, this wave is promising."

Gu Fan patted Lin Feng on the shoulder, his smile as warm as that of a kind elder encouraging a junior.

Lin Feng forced himself to accept the trophy, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Gu Fan, your smugness won't last long! Once I've digested the inheritance, you'll be the first one I use to sacrifice to my sword!

After stepping off the stage, he walked confidently to Chu Ling'er and Chu Xuan'er, ready to receive the admiring gazes of his junior sisters.

"Junior sister, do you see that? This is a true genius! If only you would change your minds..."

"Hey bro~ Let's go eat hot pot! I want to eat the best tripe~"

Chu Ling'er didn't even glance at him, clinging to Gu Fan's arm like a koala.

Chu Xuan'er, with a cold face, turned and left with her sister, not even giving him a glance.

Lin Feng's smile froze on his face.

Why?!

I'm already in the late stage of the Golden Core realm!

Why did they still choose that good-for-nothing who only knows how to throw money around?!

Overwhelmed by a profound sense of loss and humiliation, Lin Feng's mental state completely collapsed!

Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being ruthless!

Lin Feng turned his head and his gaze fell on Freya, who was celebrating with her teammates in the distance.

If I can't afford to offend Gu Fan, do you think I can't handle you, you brainless barbarian girl?

Now that the "fairy" is protecting him, why should he be so timid in his actions?

"Freya!"

Lin Feng adjusted his expression, put on his signature warm smile, and walked over.

"You deserve the most credit for this resounding victory. Tonight, it's my treat at Ling Shi Xuan; we'll drink until we drop!"

The straightforward and bold Freya didn't think much and punched Lin Feng in the chest.

"That's exactly what I've been waiting for! We have to drink to our hearts' content tonight!"

Night falls, in the private room of Ling Shi Xuan.

After a few rounds of drinks, Freya's pretty face was flushed, her eyes were glazed, and her firm, wheat-colored skin glowed under the lights.

Looking at the wildly beautiful body before him, Lin Feng's eyes flashed with a lewd glint.

In the instant he poured the wine, he flicked his finger.

A colorless and odorless powder silently fell into the wine glass.

The "Hehuan Powder"—the most despicable method in the Guigu school of Taoism, specifically designed to break the hearts of female cultivators, supposedly capable of turning even chaste and virtuous women into... .

The Soul-Nourishing Jade.

Luo Ning saw all of this, and the last bit of her desire to exploit her faded away.

[Utterly despicable. Truly hopeless.]

"Come, Freya, let's drink to our victory!"

Lin Feng raised his glass, smiling innocently.

"Dry!"

Freya tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp.

Moments later, the drug took effect.

An indescribable heat rose from her lower abdomen. Freya's eyes glazed over, her breathing became rapid, and she subconsciously tugged at her collar.

"Lin Feng... why is this wine so hot..."

"It's hot, that's fine. You won't feel hot once you take it off."

Lin Feng put down his wine glass, his pretense completely shattered.

He reached out to support the swaying Freya, his hand wandering towards her waist.

"Come here, brother is a miracle doctor, brother will give you a comprehensive... physical examination..."

At this critical moment—

boom!!

The door to the private room, which was covered with defensive runes, was kicked open from the outside!

"No shivering allowed!"