37: Chapter 37 Cold Frost Returns to the Heart

Looking at the stunning woman before him who had taken the initiative to throw herself into his arms, her eyes flickering with madness and resolve, Su Yun's heart skipped a beat.

He knew that from this moment on, Leng Hanshuang—

the person who was Lin Aotian's strongest support and most devoted confidante in the original story—had completely severed ties with him.

And he himself had become the sole object for her to vent her resentment, seek revenge, and... fill the void in her heart.

This feeling was simply too satisfying!

"Compensation?" A wicked smile curled on Su Yun's lips as he reached out to pinch her delicate chin, forcing her to look at him.

"Sect Master, you'd better think this through."

"Once we start... there's no stopping."

"You talk too much." A flash of impatience crossed Leng Hanshuang's eyes.

Right now, she only wanted to use the most intense method to vent the resentment and grievances in her heart.

Leng Hanshuang took the initiative to kiss Su Yun's lips, her movements clumsy yet overbearing.

It was as if she were proving something, or perhaps declaring something.

Su Yun was stunned by her sudden initiative, but then, the fire in his heart was completely ignited.

Well played, Leng Hanshuang!

She usually looked like an iceberg, but who knew that when she went wild, she was even more exhilarating than that vixen Lin Rou!

Since you want compensation, then I'll give you the most profound compensation of all!

Su Yun turned the tables, activating the Nine Yang Imperial Phoenix Technique with full force!

...

On the other side, in the distant Upper Realm.

Inside an Immortal Cave on a celestial mountain shrouded in Immortal Qi.

Lin Aotian looked gloomily at the sound transmission jade pendant in his hand, which had already lost its glow. His expression was unsightly to the extreme.

"Damn it!" He slammed his fist onto the stone table beside him, and the hard stone instantly turned to powder.

"Junior Brother Aotian, what's wrong? Who made you angry?"

An enchanting woman dressed in a pink silk dress with a voluptuous figure leaned against him from behind, her body soft as if she had no bones, her breath like orchids.

"Get lost!" Lin Aotian was irritable to the extreme and pushed her away.

The woman stumbled from his push, a look of grievance appearing on her face. "Junior Brother, you... you hurt me..."

"I told you to get lost, didn't you hear me?!" Lin Aotian's eyes were bloodshot, like a raging lion.

The woman was startled by his appearance and didn't dare say another word, only able to retreat from the Immortal Cave with a pitiful expression.

Only Lin Aotian remained in the Immortal Cave. He paced irritably, his mind filled with the conversation he just had with Leng Hanshuang.

Something's wrong! Something is very wrong!

He knew Frost's personality best. She was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and she was absolutely devoted and obedient to him.

It was impossible for her to use such a cold tone to say things like "don't contact me again" to him.

Also, that strange sound she made at the beginning...

The more Lin Aotian thought about it, the stronger the unease in his heart became. Something must have happened in the Lower Realm!

A terrifying thought surfaced in his mind, making his whole body go cold.

No! Impossible!

Frost only has me in her heart!

She could never betray me!

Someone must be playing tricks!

"No! I must return to the Lower Realm as soon as possible!" A flash of ruthlessness crossed Lin Aotian's eyes.

He walked out of the Immortal Cave and found the woman in pink he had just shouted at.

"Senior Sister Liu." Lin Aotian's face had returned to its usual warmth and apology. "Earlier, I was in the wrong. I shouldn't have lost my temper with you."

"It's... it's okay."

Seeing him like this, the grievance in Senior Sister Liu's heart vanished instantly, and a look of infatuation reappeared on her face.

"Senior Sister, I want to ask a favor of you," Lin Aotian said, getting straight to the point.

"What is it? As long as Junior Brother asks, I'm willing to go through fire and water!"

"I want to... borrow the Sect's 'Nine Heavens Profound Crossing Array' to return to the Lower Realm."

"The Nine Heavens Profound Crossing Array?"

Senior Sister Liu's expression changed slightly.

"Junior Brother, are you crazy? That's a strategic-level formation of the Sect. Every time it's activated, it consumes a massive amount of resources! Moreover, returning to the Lower Realm from the Upper Realm will trigger a strong backlash from the Heavenly Dao Laws. At best, your cultivation will regress; at worst... your Dao Foundation will be destroyed!"

"My mind is made up." Lin Aotian's gaze was exceptionally firm. "I must return to the Lower Realm."

"Senior Sister, didn't you say you'd do anything as long as I asked?"

Lin Aotian interrupted her, looking at her with a gaze full of charm.

"Could it be that you were lying to me?"

"I... I wasn't!"

Senior Sister Liu was flustered by his gaze and said hurriedly.

"But activating the array requires the Sect Master's permission! My father... he won't agree."

"Then find a way to make him agree."

A calculating light flashed in Lin Aotian's eyes.

"Isn't the Five Sects Grand Competition about to start? If I can take the top spot for the Sect in the competition, and then make this request to the Sect Master, it won't be easy for him to refuse, right?"

"Senior Sister, trust me."

Lin Aotian held her hand and said affectionately.

"For you, and for me, I must win this battle."

Looking at Lin Aotian's gaze full of fighting spirit, Senior Sister Liu's heart completely surrendered.

"Okay!" She nodded heavily. "I'll help you! I'll go beg my father! I'll also do my best to secure the Sect's resources for you!"

"Thank you, Senior Sister!" Lin Aotian was overjoyed and pulled her into his arms.

After soothing Senior Sister Liu, a cold calculation flashed in Lin Aotian's eyes.

But he was still uneasy. Even at his fastest, it would take some time to return. He had to find someone to confirm the situation in the Lower Realm.

After a moment of deliberation, he took out another special Transmission Talisman from his storage ring.

This Transmission Talisman was connected to another of his confidantes in the Lower Realm.

She was also Leng Hanshuang's close friend—the Empress of the Wu Zhou Empire, Phoenix Unrivaled.

He circulated his spiritual energy and sent a message in a deep voice: "Unrivaled, it's me."

A moment later, a majestic woman's voice carrying a hint of surprise came from the Talisman.

"Aotian? You finally contacted me! How is the Upper Realm?"

"I'll tell you about that later."

Lin Aotian suppressed his impatience and said in a tone full of concern.

"Unrivaled, I contacted Frost just now and felt her state was very off. Her words were cold, as if something had happened. I'm in the Upper Realm and cannot leave, and I'm extremely anxious."

"You are like sisters with her. Could you go to the Mysterious Maiden Sect for me to visit her and see how she's doing lately? If there's anything unusual, inform me immediately."

Phoenix Unrivaled on the other end of the Transmission Talisman fell silent for a moment before replying.

"Alright, don't worry. Frost is also my sister. I will set out for the Mysterious Maiden Sect in a few days. If there's any news, I'll notify you immediately."

"Thank you, Unrivaled. I'll remember this favor." Lin Aotian cut off the transmission, his gaze becoming increasingly sinister.

Mysterious Maiden Sect! Leng Hanshuang! And that... whatever dog of a person it is!

Just you wait!

When I return, I'll definitely investigate everything thoroughly!

If anyone dares to touch my woman, I will surely make them wish they were dead!

...

Meanwhile, in the secret chamber of the Mysterious Maiden Sect in the Lower Realm.

An earth-shattering "battle" had finally reached its end.

Leng Hanshuang looked as if she had just been pulled out of water, her body drenched in sweat, slumped in Su Yun's arms without even the strength to move a finger.

In her ice-blue phoenix eyes, only a sense of daze and satisfaction remained.

As for Su Yun, he was refreshed, feeling comfortable throughout his entire body.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully plundering the entire body and mind of the protagonist Lin Aotian's primary confidante! Target Leng Hanshuang's dependency: 95 (Absolutely Devoted)!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 50,000 Luck points!]

[Ding! host's cultivation has increased! Current Realm: Golden Core Middle Stage!]

Hearing the System prompts in his mind, Su Yun's mood was simply fantastic.

Not only had his cultivation broken through again, but he had also completely won over this 'flower of the high peaks,' Leng Hanshuang.

From now on, Lin Aotian would no longer have any Foundation in the Mysterious Maiden Sect.

"Sect Master, are you satisfied with the 'compensation' just now?" Su Yun lowered his head and asked in her ear with a wicked grin.

Leng Hanshuang was so ashamed she buried her head in his chest, not daring to look at him, only uttering a faint "mm" in a voice as thin as a mosquito's wing.

Just then, as if remembering something, she suddenly raised her head, her expression becoming somewhat solemn.

"Lin Chen, I..."

"Hmm?"

"You... you must increase your strength as soon as possible!"

A flash of genuine concern appeared in Leng Hanshuang's eyes.

"I know Lin Aotian. He must have noticed something just now. With his personality, he will definitely try every possible way to return to the Lower Realm! When that time comes, with his current strength, you..."

Seeing the undisguised concern for him in her eyes, Su Yun's heart stirred, knowing the timing was ripe.

He suddenly smiled, his finger gently lifting Leng Hanshuang's smooth chin, making her look directly at him.

"Since you're so worried about me, I might as well tell you a secret."

Leng Hanshuang was slightly taken aback.

"The conflict between Lin Aotian and me is more than just a simple clash of tempers,"

Su Yun's gaze became deep.

"It is... an irreconcilable blood feud. I, Su Yun, am a member of the Su Family."

"Su Yun! The Su Family?!"

Leng Hanshuang's pupils shrank suddenly, her face filled with surprise and disbelief.

The Su Family that was destroyed by Lin Aotian, causing such a stir? He was actually a survivor of the Su Family?

But this surprise only lasted for a few breaths before quickly turning into a sense of relief and determination.

Feeling the warmth of his embrace and recalling the extreme intimacy from moments ago, she no longer had any hesitation in her heart.

Yes, she was already completely his.

Did it still matter what his identity was or what past he had with Lin Aotian?

Now, they were in the same camp.

Thinking of this, Leng Hanshuang raised her head and proactively kissed Su Yun's chin, her ice-blue phoenix eyes full of resolve.

"I don't care who you are, nor do I care what grudges are between you. From today on, I, Leng Hanshuang, am your woman, Su Yun. Your enemies are my enemies."

Hearing this statement of absolute devotion, Su Yun laughed heartily with satisfaction and pulled her tighter into his arms.

"Good! Well said!"

The smile on his face was confident and flamboyant.

"Don't worry, he wants to come back?"

"Then let him come back."

"I'd like to see what kind of expression he'll have when he returns and sees that all his women have been molded into my shape."

An excited and cruel light flickered in Su Yun's eyes.

"I guarantee it will be... very spectacular."