Versatile Sword Cultivator

Boom!

The third Thunder Tribulation struck down immediately!

[-15000!]

Lin Jichen remained unperturbed; his health bar was incredibly thick, even thicker than Panda Xiong's.

The reputation of the "Tanky Sword Cultivator" was well-earned.

The final Thunder Tribulation descended.

Lin Jichen barely managed to activate his Thunder Armor.

[-11000!]

"Tribulation Crossing successful!"

Lin Jichen laughed heartily three times, finally free from the fear of Thunder Tribulations.

Of course, that was assuming no special circumstances arose.

"You old thief of a sky, if you can strike me down in the future, I'll admit you're strong. Who am I? The chosen one! The future leader of the Sword Sect!"

Lin Jichen stood with his hands on his hips, arrogantly declaring to the heavens.

At that moment, a clear and familiar voice came from behind him.

"Already so arrogant at the Golden Core Realm? It seems you've been living quite comfortably while I was in seclusion for over a month."

Hearing this voice, Lin Jichen turned around in ecstatic joy. Sure enough, Leng Feiyan was walking towards him.

Dressed in a simple white satin robe, she looked holy and elegant, her sleeves fluttering in the wind like a Nine Heavens Maiden descending to the mortal world.

Leng Feiyan's beauty remained unparalleled, her skin as smooth as jade, her nose elegantly straight, and her teeth like pearls.

A strand of black hair cascaded like a waterfall, her eyebrows lightly brushed, her eyes captivating, her nose delicate, her cheeks slightly flushed, and her lips like cherry blossoms.

Under the sunlight, her face glowed with a rosy hue, making her look indescribably beautiful!

Despite having spent some time together and seen Leng Feiyan many times, Lin Jichen's heart still couldn't help but race every time he looked at her.

It wasn't his fault for lacking self-control; who could withstand the impact of such a stunning master?

Besides being amazed, Lin Jichen was more excited.

"Master, you're out of seclusion?"

Leng Feiyan stopped in front of Lin Jichen and softly replied, "Yes."

Lin Jichen was overjoyed. Without Leng Feiyan, the Sword Sect felt like someone else's home, always lacking a sense of belonging.

Now, that sense of belonging was back.

"Master, how was your seclusion? Did you break through to the Immortalization Realm?" Lin Jichen asked.

Leng Feiyan chuckled, rolled her eyes at him, and said with a smile, "Do you think breaking through to the Immortalization Realm is as easy as Qi Refining and Foundation Building? This time in seclusion, I only had some insights into my Dao Heart, nothing significant."

Lin Jichen patted his chest and said, "That's okay, we don't need to rush. As long as you're safe, Master, I don't care about breaking through to the Immortalization Realm. I just want you to be happy. In the future, I'll be the one to break through and protect you!"

Leng Feiyan smiled, warmth flowing through her heart.

"During my month-long seclusion, you've already broken through to the Golden Core Realm. I assume this Tribulation Crossing was easy for you?"

Hearing this, Lin Jichen thought Leng Feiyan hadn't seen his Tribulation Crossing and quickly put on a pitiful face.

"Master, I almost didn't make it. Those four Thunder Tribulations were so hard to overcome. I was on the brink of life and death several times. If it weren't for my desire to see you one last time, I might have already been separated from you forever."

Leng Feiyan looked at Lin Jichen pretending to wipe away tears, her smile full of amusement, and teased, "Really?"

"Yes, that's exactly how it was." Lin Jichen nodded.

Leng Feiyan, with a half-smile, said, "But I just watched you from the side. You didn't look like that at all. The four Thunder Tribulations fell on you without leaving a scratch, and you even arrogantly laughed at the heavens. Was that not you?"

Her tone turned playful and mischievous, making her even more adorable.

Lin Jichen quickly forced a couple of awkward laughs, feeling embarrassed.

"Hehe... I was just joking, Master. Don't take it seriously, just a joke."

Leng Feiyan smiled softly, not really taking the matter to heart.

She took out a wooden token and waved it in front of Lin Jichen, pretending to scold, "Did you write this?"

"Ahem, yes, I did." Lin Jichen admitted frankly.

Leng Feiyan's lips curled into a slight pout, feigning anger, "How could you write such things to your master? Don't you know what it means to respect your teacher?"

Lin Jichen's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that his master had changed after her seclusion? She never used to reject sweet talk. Could it be that Leng Feiyan had severed her mortal ties and was now cultivating the path of emotionlessness? That would be disastrous! All the affection points he had painstakingly built up would be wasted...

Just as Lin Jichen was feeling a mix of emotions, he suddenly noticed a hint of a smile in Leng Feiyan's eyes.

He immediately understood that she was just pretending.

So, he walked up to Leng Feiyan, stood face to face with her, and looked into her eyes with deep affection.

Leng Feiyan's heart started to race.

Lin Jichen gazed into her autumn-like eyes and said seriously, "Master, I don't know what it means to respect one's teacher. I only know that love can overcome any obstacle. The person I love will never be affected by their status or distance."

Leng Feiyan was momentarily speechless, her heart pounding like a deer, and her face quickly turned red.

"You... you... you're speaking nonsense..."

She was already at a loss for words, not knowing how to refute him.

Lin Jichen suddenly grabbed Leng Feiyan's delicate hand and placed it on his chest, speaking earnestly.

"Master, do you know? During the month you were in seclusion, it was pure torture for me. I know that true love can endure long distances, but I couldn't help but think of you day and night. I once thought I was strong enough to be unaffected by emotions, but this period made me realize how vulnerable I am in the face of love."

By the end, Lin Jichen smiled self-deprecatingly, his expression a mix of sadness and deep affection, like a man deeply wounded by love.

Leng Feiyan initially wanted to pull her hand back, but after hearing his words, she gave up.

Her eyes were shy and moved, and she lowered her head, her voice as soft as a mosquito, "I... feel the same..."

Lin Jichen was secretly delighted, but he kept his composure.

He pondered for a moment and then sighed softly, "There are limits to the ends of the earth, but longing knows no bounds. Whether I look at the sky in the morning or the clouds in the evening, I think of you."

Leng Feiyan was completely moved, her beautiful eyes filled with emotion, and she responded with a blush, "Longing without seeing, gazing into the cool breeze. As the cool breeze rises, what are your thoughts, my dear?"

They looked at each other and smiled.

Lin Jichen couldn't help but wrap his arms around Leng Feiyan's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Leng Feiyan's face turned crimson, but she only struggled slightly before obediently staying in Lin Jichen's arms.

[Ding! Leng Feiyan's Affection Level for you +5! Current Affection Level: 65 points (Mutual Affection)]

Lin Jichen was secretly overjoyed. Finally, he had reached mutual affection. He wouldn't have to worry about getting beaten for physical contact anymore. Exciting, exciting~

Leng Feiyan's delicate body was soft and fragrant, and Lin Jichen felt it was unbelievable.

This was the first time in his life, before and after his rebirth, that he had touched an NPC's body in the game.

Unlike holding hands, this was a completely new experience.

Unable to control himself, Lin Jichen lowered his head and cupped Leng Feiyan's beautiful face...

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