h1text-align:" center"=""spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Chapter 1085: The Fan Painted Only with Beauties

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""As Su Jingzhen muttered to himself, his divine consciousness spread out.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""He couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""They were currently in a supermassive city, one that, in his opinion, might even surpass the scale of the Divine Dan Sect's Dan City.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""A sharp, sword-like aura faintly rose from all directions throughout the city.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Most of the buildings had a sword emblem on them.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""This place was located in the northernmost part of the Emperor's Realm.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""On the outskirts of the city, towering snow-capped mountains loomed.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Fortunately, most of the people here were cultivators. If ordinary people came, they would probably freeze to death in this city.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Su Jingzhen frowned again.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Even though this city had a massive spirit gathering formation, the spiritual energy here was nothing special.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""In fact, it was inferior to that of Dan City.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""The northern region was a harsh, cold land, and building a sect here was somewhat difficult to understand.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""At least in his view, major sects like the Divine Dan Sect would never choose such a location for their headquarters.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Sensing their confusion, Lin Ying took the initiative to explain, "The Sword Land is mainly composed of sword cultivators. For sword cultivators, perseverance is more important than talent.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""In such a harsh and cold environment, it might be more difficult for cultivators to advance in the early stages, but it undoubtedly tempers one's willpower.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""In the later stages of cultivation, it will become highly beneficial,"

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Upon hearing Lin Ying's explanation, Su Jingzhen remained skeptical.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""He knew that this couldn't be the main reason.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""After all, if they really wanted to temper their disciples' willpower, they could simply create a similar secret realm within the sect.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""A harsh, cold land was just that-a place where natural energy and luck were unlikely to be strong.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""There had to be another reason for establishing the sect here, but Su Jingzhen naturally didn't press further at this time.

spanfont-weight:" 400"="""Everyone, please follow me to my residence. The Sword Land headquarters has many forbidden areas, so it's best not to wander around.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""If you encounter the Sword Land enforcers, even I might not be able to protect you,"

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Lin Ying said to the ten of them as they left the teleportation platform. Her tone was serious.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""In the past few days, the Sword Qi Corridor was about to open on a large scale, and many outsiders had flocked to the Sword Land headquarters.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""As a result, Sword Land's patrols had become extremely strict. If any problems arose, even she as a saintess might not be able to handle the consequences.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Su Jingzhen and the others nodded silently, not wanting to cause any unnecessary trouble at this time.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Along the way, many Sword Land disciples bowed respectfully to Lin Ying, indicating that even as the lowest-ranked saintess, her status within the Sword Land was still quite high.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""However, as they were leaving the teleportation place, a group of about ten people blocked their way.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""The leader, dressed in a green robe, had a pale complexion that suggested excessive indulgence. He looked at Lin Ying with a playful expression.

spanfont-weight:" 400"="""Ying'er, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to see you here. Have you just come out of the teleportation array? Are these the assistants you found? They don't look like much," the green-robed man said, waving a folding fan in his hand.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""His tone was extremely frivolous, and his use of "Ying'er" was overly familiar, as if the two were intimately close.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""As he spoke, he opened his fan, revealing images of several stunningly beautiful women.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""In the center was none other than Lin Ying herself. The pictures on the fan were alluring and provocative.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Seeing the fan, Lin Ying's aura surged and her face filled with anger.

spanfont-weight:" 400"="""Tear this wretched fan to pieces right now!"

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Lin Ying's icy voice rang out.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""The green-robed man's smile didn't falter.

spanfont-weight:" 400"="""Why so rash? Every time I see you, Ying'er, you get so excited. I, Chen Lang, only paint beauties on my Qiankun fan, and I've put you right in the middle. Don't you understand my feelings?"

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""His words were dripping with flirtation, and his teasing intent was unmistakable.

spanfont-weight:" 400"="""You're asking for death!"

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Lin Ying's body erupted with sharp sword energy, instantly enveloping Chen Lang.

spanfont-weight:" 400"="""Ying'er, there's no need for this. It's just a picture of a beauty. Every time, you act like you want to devour me,"

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Chen Lang said, still smiling.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""He even deliberately opened the fan again.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Although his words seemed conciliatory, the auras of him and his companions also surged, as if they were waiting for Lin Ying to make the first move.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""This was the Sword Land headquarters, and Chen Lang and his group were not from the Sword Land, yet they showed no fear as if they had ample confidence.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Seeing this, Su Jingzhen frowned.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""He didn't understand the significance of being painted on Chen Lang's fan, but he could tell that these people were deliberately provoking Lin Ying.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""There was clearly some history between Lin Ying and them, and this time, they had come prepared.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""If Lin Ying lost her temper and attacked them, she would likely suffer a great loss.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""During this special period, the Sword Land would not prohibit such conflicts among its disciples. In fact, it seemed to tacitly encourage them to do so.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""At this moment, Su Jingzhen only wanted to enter the Sword Qi Corridor as soon as possible and avoid any unnecessary complications.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""If a conflict broke out, as Lin Ying's helpers, they would inevitably be dragged into it.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""And if a fight broke out, Su Jingzhen didn't want to lose. This would mean exposing some of their abilities, which was something he did not want to do.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""He glanced at Shengana, who understood his intention.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Without even pulling out her staff, a gentle emerald green energy enveloped Lin Ying.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Under this soothing energy, Lin Ying immediately calmed down.

spanfont-weight:" 400"="""Miss Lin, calm down. These people will probably enter the Sword Qi Corridor later, right? Whatever problems you have can be solved inside. Any conflict before that isn't worth it,"

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Su Jingzhen's calm voice sounded in Lin Ying's ear.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Her aura settled immediately, but her heart was in turmoil.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""She knew how agitated she had been just moments ago, yet Shengana's simple act had completely calmed her down.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Even now, looking at the alluring image of herself on the Qiankun Fan, she could remain composed.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""What kind of power is this? What kind of support is this?

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Lin Ying was both shocked and ecstatic. She realized that this time, she hadn't just stumbled upon a treasure-she had hit the jackpot.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Earlier, the Lin Clan patriarch had shown her a spiritual projection of Su Jingzhen and his companions' performance in the illusions on the Divine Demon Staircase.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Shengana hadn't revealed her elven form, and her current appearance was rather plain.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Lin Ying had initially thought that Shengana was the most ordinary of the three.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""But with a single move, Shengana had completely overshadowed Lin Ying's anger towards Chen Lang.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Lin Ying's expression remained calm as she ignored Chen Lang's continued teasing. Taking a deep breath, she turned to Su Jingzhen and the others with a smile on her face.

spanfont-weight:" 400"="""Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zou, Fellow Daoist Shen. I lost my composure earlier. Indeed, there's no need to pay attention to flies. Let's go."

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""With that, Lin Ying didn't even glance at Chen Lang and his group again. She led Su Jingzhen and the others around them and continued toward her residence.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Seeing this, Chen Lang and his companions were visibly surprised.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""Chen Lang frowned, never expecting that his tried-and-true method would fail to provoke Lin Ying this time.

spanfont-weight:" 400"=""His gaze shifted to Su Jingzhen and Shengana behind Lin Ying, realizing that they were the reason for this change. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.