The Immortal Wife Is Like A Cloud-Chapter "1171"
<h1text-align:" center"=""><spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Chapter 1171: Long Time No See
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Since Li Lingxi had called out to the palace in such a manner, it meant that Shuang Jiang was indeed inside.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, there was no response from inside.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen took a deep breath and stepped forward.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Facing the palace gates, he said, "When we parted at Clear Wind Mountain, you said that if I could stand before you, you would grant me an opportunity.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Now I am here, with a purpose, and I would like to ask you a favor.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">I think we can at least meet face to face."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen's tone was calm.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Given Shuang Jiang's special status, he couldn't treat her as casually as he did others who shared a bond with him.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As soon as he finished speaking, a faint sigh seemed to echo in his ears.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Then, the gates of the ice blue palace slowly opened.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Li Jingzhe became even more curious with a hint of excitement.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Without any hesitation, the two of them stepped inside.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As soon as they crossed the threshold, Li Lingxi's eyebrows raised.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The cold inside was unbearable for ordinary people.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As an Immortal Emperor, she was unaffected by it.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">But in her opinion, even an ordinary Immortal Lord would struggle to withstand such cold.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">It seemed like this was a test that Shuang Jiang had set for Su Jingzhen.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Li Lingxi had initially thought that under such extreme cold, Su Jingzhen would find it difficult to move.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At the very least, he would have to use some of his previous techniques to resist it.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">But to her surprise, Su Jingzhen only showed a brief moment of surprise. Without even a ripple of energy from within him, he withstood the cold with his physical body alone, showing no signs of discomfort.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"It seems that your gains from Sword Land are more than I imagined."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Li Lingxi obviously wasn't fully aware of what had happened in the Icy Sword Pool in the Sword Land.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">She couldn't have known exactly what he had gained there.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"This cold is intense, but it's still not enough to force me back."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen smiled confidently.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, as soon as his words fell, the cold inside the hall intensified to an even higher level.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At this level, even an ordinary Immortal King who didn't have any experience with ice-based techniques would have a hard time withstanding it.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">And in terms of physical cultivation, Su Jingzhen was only at the Profound Saint realm.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Upon realizing this, Su Jingzhen's expression changed slightly once again.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Without hesitation, he activated the high-level cold energy that Little Green had absorbed and refined from the broken sword within the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He knew that this was Shuang Jiang's test for him. After more than a year apart, since she had such high expectations of him, he had to deliver a perfect performance.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The black brick subtly flickered, and a layer of even more advanced cold energy formed a protective shield around Su Jingzhen.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Immediately, the high-level cold energy in the hall that could have immobilized an Immortal King was unable to touch Su Jingzhen.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Seeing the change in Su Jingzhen, Li Lingxi was once again shocked.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">She had never expected that Su Jingzhen would have such a trick up his sleeve.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He was already incredibly skilled in the Fire Path, having mastered the Flesh and Blood Fire to its peak and even grasped the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Who would have thought that he also had such a profound mastery over the path of ice?
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Looks like I've underestimated this kid.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Li Lingxi muttered to herself in astonishment.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Of course, she had underestimated him.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At this point, she still didn't know that Su Jingzhen had already fully merged the Flesh and Blood Fire and the Seven-Colored Purifying Flame, giving birth to an even more advanced Nine-Colored Purifying Flame.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Despite this, the golden text once again appeared in front of Su Jingzhen's eyes.
[Emotional Connection +32]
[Emotional Connection +32]
[...]
[Remaining Available Points: 25,054]
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">This was a direct five hit combo.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Having people around who shared an emotional bond with him was truly rewarding.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Every now and then, they would give him hundreds of points.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Unlike those few days at the Winter Sun Immortal Academy, which had been utterly boring.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">But after he conjured this shield of extreme ice energy, the cold in the hall suddenly ceased.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">It was clear that Su Jingzhen's performance had perfectly passed Shuang Jiang's test.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As the storm of cold subsided, Su Jingzhen's gaze fell upon a graceful figure in a white dress standing ahead of them.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">She was currently facing away from them.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">It seemed that even Shuang Jiang wasn't fully prepared.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Seeing this familiar figure, Su Jingzhen's heart calmed down.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Long time no see," he said, breaking the silence.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">His tone was as casual and gentle as it had been back in Peach Blossom Alley, even carrying a hint of tenderness.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">This scene once again left Li Jingzhe stunned.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Previously, she had jokingly referred to Su Jingzhen as Shuang Jiang's "little man" in front of her, but it had only been in jest.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">But now, seeing Su Jingzhen's demeanor, it seemed that there really was something between the two of them.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">To her, it even felt a bit surreal.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">In the circles of cultivators at this level, Shuang Jiang was famous for being cold and aloof.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Is there really something going on between these two?" Li Lingxi muttered under her breath.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At this moment, Shuang Jiang turned around. Her face was no longer the scarred visage Su Jingzhen remembered.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Instead, it was the breathtaking beauty that he had always imagined.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, her expression was icy, and as she stared at Su Jingzhen, subtle emotions flickered across her face.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Finally, she chose to curve her lips into a gentle smile.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Has it been so long? It's only been a year.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">From a Qi Refining stage 1 cultivator with a shattered dantian to someone who has reached the Profound Saint realm in physical cultivation who now stands before me, it all feels like a dream.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">You've really given me too many surprises."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Shuang Jiang didn't hide her astonishment either.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">From the very beginning, she didn't hold back her praise for Su Jingzhen, openly expressing her admiration. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ N()velFire.net
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Shuang Jiang was well aware of everything Su Jingzhen had experienced and accomplished on his journey.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">To her, it all seemed to be nothing short of miraculous.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Including how he had just passed her test perfectly, each achievement left her in awe.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Her own journey to power had been legendary, but it paled in comparison to Su Jingzhen's.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Even though her tone remained calm, the continuous stream of golden text appearing before Su Jingzhen's eyes betrayed her true feelings.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Seeing the golden text, Su Jingzhen himself was momentarily stunned.
[Emotional Connection +48]
[Emotional Connection +48]
[...]
[Remaining Available Points: 25,534]
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Shuang Jiang's points had changed, and this time, it triggered ten times in a row!
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">A total of 480 points.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">In Su Jingzhen's eyes, this was still relatively modest.
[Emotional Connection with Shuang Jiang has reached: Mutual Appreciation!]
[Level Bonus: 3x]
[Cultivation Bonus: 16x]
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen quickly pulled up Shuang Jiang's sub-panel.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Sure enough, the cultivation bonus had been updated to reflect her peak as an Immortal Emperor - a 16x multiplier!
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen quickly suppressed the excitement and joy in his heart.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">A warm smile returned to his face as he walked up to Shuang Jiang.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He quietly gazed at her flawless face and said, "Is this your true appearance? It's truly beautiful."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At such a close distance, if the disciples of the Extreme Ice Hall had seen Su Jingzhen say these words, they would have been completely shocked.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Speaking so casually to the Hall Master of the Extreme Ice Hall, a high-ranking Immortal Emperor, would be considered blasphemy.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Shuang Jiang's brows furrowed slightly, but in the end, she said nothing.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The two of them stood there, facing each other in silence.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Beside them, Li Lingxi blinked her large eyes, sensing that the atmosphere in the hall had taken on a strange tone.
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">With a teasing smile, she said, "I feel like I'm being a bit of a third wheel here. My mistake, I'll leave you two to catch up."
<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">With that, she vanished in a flash.
