Chapter 428

Chapter 428: Lin Xi Emerges from Seclusion

In the secret chamber, Lin Xi, dressed in fine silk robes, sat cross-legged on a white jade Dao platform. Her entire body shimmered with seven-colored spiritual light, and the dense spiritual energy gradually transformed into magical power. A faint wrinkle on her face suddenly vanished, replaced by a flawlessly exquisite and perfect face.

She slowly opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes clear and bright, reflecting the scene before her.

An invisible oppressive aura emanated from within her, heavy as a mountain, filling the secret chamber and causing the air itself to stagnate.

At the entrance of the secret chamber, Zhou Luo appeared in a flash.

He gazed at her with a smile.

On Lin Xi’s face, which was originally somewhat indifferent, a delighted smile appeared.

She instantly stood up, a whiff of fragrant breeze passing by as she arrived before him.

"Husband, I have broken through," her voice, usually light and airy, was now filled with surprise.

For these past several years, she had been undergoing rigorous Closed-Door Training to achieve Foundation Establishment.

Now that her wish was fulfilled, she was naturally overjoyed.

Zhou Luo was equally happy for her and pulled her into a tight embrace. "You’ve worked hard," he said softly.

Lin Xi buried her head in his warm chest. Though she had advanced to the Foundation Establishment realm and was now the family head of the Lin Family, faced with his intense feelings, her heart stirred, and tears welled up in her beautiful eyes.

"No, it’s all thanks to you, my husband," she mumbled.

Over these years, if it weren’t for Zhou Luo constantly providing spiritual pills and creating such a quiet place abundant with spiritual energy, she wouldn’t have completed the Foundation Establishment trials so quickly and achieved her goal.

The two clung tightly to each other, as if time had frozen at that moment.

Outside the secret chamber, Ye Qian arrived silently.

She did not enter but extended her mental strength, observing the scene of their embrace.

Her heart was calm as water, yet with no reason she could discern, an unknown emotion flickered past.

An inexplicable feeling arose within her.

However, as a cultivator with many years of experience, this sensation only lingered briefly and did not affect her much.

Compared to the intense emotions between Lin Xi and Zhou Luo, her relationship with Zhou Luo was more one of cooperation.

Their bond might be close due to dual cultivation, but it hadn’t reached the realm of life and death separations.

But the next second, a faint blush suddenly appeared on Ye Qian’s cheeks.

Because inside the secret chamber, the embracing couple not only hadn’t separated but also took it further, engaging in an intense "battle" she hadn’t anticipated.

At that moment, she stood frozen in place, unsure whether to leave or what to do.

As the pair inside became increasingly reckless, she found she couldn’t maintain her calm and silently departed.

The next day, Lin Xi woke up beside Zhou Luo.

Seeing his handsome face, unchanged over the years, a wisp of affection stirred in her heart.

Unable to resist, she extended her slender, jade-white right hand to caress him, sliding from top to bottom across his luminous skin—from his neck down to his chest and beyond…

Zhou Luo, deep in slumber, opened his eyes and gazed at her with his starry eyes before turning over and mounting her again.

Another "battle" ensued.

It wasn’t until noon that Lin Xi reluctantly got out of bed and decided to prepare lunch for Zhou Luo.

When she left her room and stepped outside, she suddenly discovered there was a woman of exceptional beauty and figure standing outside.

The other woman was simply looking at her, and crucially, Lin Xi hadn’t sensed her presence at all.

Instantly, an alarm bell rang in Lin Xi’s heart, and a wave of surprise washed over her.

She understood that she had just entered the Foundation Establishment stage, yet someone could appear so silently before her— their strength must far surpass her own.

"Who are you?" Lin Xi asked with a frown.

She didn’t know anything about Ye Qian, so naturally, the other woman’s identity was unknown to her.

"She is Ye Qian."

Just then, Zhou Luo suddenly appeared behind Lin Xi and introduced her.

Immediately, through his explanation, Lin Xi learned of the other woman’s identity.

The previous tension vanished completely. Lin Xi revealed a smile: "Oh, it’s Sister Ye Qian. My name is Lin Xi."

She was the main wife of the Lin Family head, Zhou Luo’s primary spouse.

After learning of the other party’s strength and status, far from displaying any sense of superiority due to her own position, she instead adopted a pleasant and amiable demeanor.

For her, it was a welcome thing that her husband had found such a powerful wife.

Ye Qian hadn’t expected Lin Xi to be so understanding and gracious. She nodded silently, saying nothing more.

Afterwards, the three of them had lunch together.

During the meal, Zhou Luo suggested he would request the help of a Second Level Formation Master to set up new formations for the family.

Although he framed it as ‘requesting someone else’, it actually meant he himself would do it.

While revealing his identity as a Second Level Formation Master to Ye Qian wasn’t an issue, matters like this touched on his hidden cards, and it was prudent not to be too conspicuous about them.

At the table, Ye Qian didn’t say much, but she formed a different opinion of Zhou Luo.

Lin Xi naturally agreed immediately.

Over the next several days, Lin Xi, having just emerged from seclusion, stayed temporarily at Zhou Fu.

During this time, she exhibited the demeanor befitting the main wife. She treated Ye Qian with utmost courtesy and acted very familiarly with her.

This gradually led Ye Qian to lower her guard, and the two women essentially accepted each other formally.

A few days later, after Zhou Luo had Wang Lang gather the necessary materials, he prepared to take Lin Xi back to the Lin Family.

On the road, Lin Xi brought up Ye Qian again, wanting to know exactly how the two of them had gotten together.

Because while Ye Qian seemed low-profile, her strength was undeniably terrifying, and Lin Xi feared she might have ulterior motives.

Facing his one main wife, Zhou Luo didn’t hide the fact that he had schemed against the other woman.

After hearing it, Lin Xi’s worries vanished. Instead, she laughed: "Husband, it seems we got the better end of that bargain."

She didn’t think Zhou Luo scheming against someone was particularly bad.

Not only was the world of cultivation inherently dark, but her husband had genuinely saved the other party and was then forced upon. He had merely allowed things to proceed naturally.

So, she didn’t see anything improper about it.

Now that she learned her husband practiced The Fusion of Dragon and Phoenix Technique with Ye Qian, Lin Xi was even happier.

Regarding The Fusion of Dragon and Phoenix Technique, as someone who had once experienced it, she understood its immense benefits perfectly.

If her husband could engage in dual cultivation with Ye Qian, his cultivation speed would surely become much faster.

After returning to the family, Zhou Luo didn’t linger. He simply said he had other business to attend to and left.

Then, after going out, he assumed another appearance.

Given his current cultivation level and strength, it was utterly impossible for anyone to see through his disguise.

He made his way naturally to the Lin Family mansion and, posing as a Second Level Formation Master, began setting up new formations for the residence and the entire Maple Leaf City.

With Zhou Luo’s background and identity, him being able to engage a Second Level Formation Master aroused no suspicion.

It wasn’t just Maple Leaf City; Zhou Luo also planned to install Second Level formations in the other two major cities owned by the Lin Family, as well as on some of their important industries.

This would help them deal with unforeseen events.

After all, the Qingyuan Sect and the Chimagong Sect were locked in fierce conflict right now. No one could guarantee their fighting wouldn’t spill over onto his properties and cities.