Chapter 602 The Heavenly Tribulation Was Delayed Because the Female Lead’s Makeup Took Three Hours

Chapter 602: Chapter 602 The Heavenly Tribulation Was Delayed Because the Female Lead’s Makeup Took Three Hours

"Ning Xi," Lin Feng called calmly, acknowledging her presence.

"I... I’m here," Ning Xi replied softly, biting her lower lip as she tried to suppress the nervousness in her heart.

Ever since she had received Lin Feng’s letter, her mind had been in complete turmoil.

The message had been frustratingly vague.

It simply asked her to come to his study after nightfall, with no further explanation.

There was no mention of the reason, no hint of what awaited her.

Because of that, countless thoughts had raced through her mind during the entire journey.

Could he... finally intend to make me his woman tonight?

The mere possibility made her heart beat wildly.

Now that she stood inside the quiet courtyard, she carefully glanced around.

There wasn’t another woman in sight.

The spacious residence was peaceful, illuminated only by the gentle moonlight and the warm glow of several spirit lamps.

It was just the two of them.

Seeing that, the hope inside her immediately soared.

At the same time, another thought surfaced.

Wait... is this really him?

Her beautiful eyes secretly observed Lin Feng from head to toe.

Is this his true body... or merely another clone?

After spending enough time around him, Ning Xi and the others had already learned one of Lin Feng’s greatest secrets... that he possessed clones almost indistinguishable from his real body.

To anyone else, the clones were flawless.

They carried the same appearance, aura, memories, and personality.

Even powerful cultivators would struggle to tell them apart.

However, the women closest to Lin Feng had gradually discovered one subtle difference.

The clones would never become intimate with them.

Whenever Lin Feng’s clone accompanied one of his women, he always found a reason to avoid sharing a bed.

He would politely excuse himself, claiming he was in the middle of comprehending a profound Dao, researching an ancient technique, refining treasures, or handling an urgent matter.

That had happened when he acquired both Tang Jingyan and Rong Xian after revealing his true identity to them.

Later, however, after comparing notes with the others, all of Lin Feng’s women gradually reached the same conclusion.

That hadn’t been Lin Feng’s real body.

It had merely been one of his clones carrying out his duties.

Since then, whenever Lin Feng appeared before them, they would instinctively wonder which one it was.

Now, standing before the man she had long admired, Ning Xi couldn’t help but ask herself the very same question.

Please... let this be the real him...

"I’m him."

Lin Feng rose to his feet with a gentle smile, immediately understanding the doubts hidden within Ning Xi’s eyes.

The simple three words were enough to make her entire body tremble.

A wave of joy washed over her beautiful face as the anxiety in her heart instantly disappeared.

It really is him...

Without waiting for her to recover from the surprise, Lin Feng slowly walked toward her.

His footsteps were unhurried, yet each one made her heartbeat faster.

When he stopped before her, he gently cupped her delicate cheek with one hand.

Ning Xi instinctively leaned into his warm touch, her face flushing a charming shade of pink.

Lin Feng quietly admired her for a moment.

The moonlight reflected beautifully off her long, silky blonde hair, making it shimmer like flowing strands of gold.

Her fair skin appeared almost flawless, while the elegant dress she wore perfectly accentuated her graceful figure and natural beauty.

She truly looked breathtaking.

However, after looking her over from head to toe, Lin Feng smiled helplessly.

"You’re far too eye catching for where we’re going, Ning Xi."

He lightly brushed a lock of her golden hair behind her ear before continuing.

"But that’s not a problem. We’ll simply buy you some different clothes once we arrive."

Ning Xi blinked in confusion.

Where are we going?

Before she could even ask, Lin Feng gently took hold of her hand.

The warmth of his palm instantly made her heart skip a beat.

Then...

Poof!

Space rippled around them.

The surrounding courtyard blurred as countless strands of spatial energy wrapped around the pair.

In the blink of an eye, both Lin Feng and Ning Xi vanished without leaving the slightest trace behind, as though they had never been there in the first place.

The quiet courtyard fell silent once more, illuminated only by the soft moonlight.

Ding!

Another Lin Feng silently materialized within the courtyard.

However, this was not his true body.

It was merely one of his clones.

From the outside, there was absolutely no difference.

The clone possessed the same appearance, aura, memories, and calm demeanor as the original.

Even a Dao Lord Realm expert would have difficulty discerning that it wasn’t the real Lin Feng.

Its purpose was simple.

To continue teaching the disciples of Spirit Spring Academy, receive guests, handle daily affairs, and maintain the illusion that Lin Feng had never left.

As for his women...

The clone would continue behaving exactly as it always had.

It would accompany them, converse with them, and care for them, but it would never share a bed or become intimate with any of them.

Whenever such a situation arose, it would simply use one of Lin Feng’s usual excuses... that he was secluded while comprehending the Dao, researching an ancient cultivation technique, or refining a powerful treasure.

It was a routine that everyone had gradually become accustomed to.

Meanwhile, the real Lin Feng could enjoy his trip with Ning Xi without worrying about the countless responsibilities waiting for him back in the Xianxia world.

And if their vacation happened to last longer than expected...

That wasn’t a problem either.

Lin Feng had already done it once before during his journey with Ye Jian.

If necessary, he could simply freeze the flow of time throughout the entire Xianxia world.

To everyone else, not even a single heartbeat would pass.

Yet for Lin Feng, he and Ning Xi could spend weeks, months, or even years exploring other worlds together before calmly returning to the exact instant they had left.

No one would notice.

No one would suspect a thing.

For the countless cultivators across the world, Lin Feng would have never disappeared at all.

When Ning Xi arrived, her beautiful eyes immediately widened in surprise.

Contrary to what Lin Feng expected, it wasn’t the towering skyscrapers, the endless streams of vehicles, or the bustling crowds that stunned her the most.

Instead, it was something far more fundamental.

She slowly closed her eyes and instinctively spread out her divine senses.

A moment later, her expression changed dramatically.

"Lin Feng..."

Her voice carried an unmistakable trace of alarm.

"Why is the air in this place so barren? I can’t sense even the slightest trace of spiritual essence. It’s... completely empty."

She looked around in disbelief, unable to hide the shock on her face.

"Are we in a broken world?"

To a cultivator, spiritual essence was as essential as water and food.

It nourished the body, strengthened the soul, and allowed cultivation to continue.

No matter where she had traveled before, even the poorest lands contained at least a thin amount of spiritual energy.

But this place...

There was absolutely nothing.

It was as though heaven itself had abandoned this world.

For the first time since becoming a cultivator, Ning Xi felt genuinely uneasy.

If someone had to cultivate here for their entire life, their progress would likely stagnate forever.

Lin Feng couldn’t help but chuckle.

He gently shook his head before smiling.

"I suppose you could describe it that way."

Earth had long since entered the Age of Dharma Decline.

Spiritual energy had become so scarce that ordinary people were completely unaware it had ever existed.

Compared to the cultivation world, this planet truly resembled a barren wasteland.

"But don’t worry," Lin Feng said reassuringly. "You won’t be affected while you’re with me."

As he spoke, a nearly invisible barrier of immortal qi surrounded Ning Xi, ensuring she would remain in perfect condition regardless of the world’s lack of spiritual essence.

Only then did the worry in her heart subside.

"Come on," Lin Feng said with a smile as he held out his hand. "Since we’re here, the first thing we need to do is buy you some clothes."

Ning Xi looked down at the elegant robes she was wearing and then at the strangely dressed people passing by.

"...I suppose I do stand out a little."

Lin Feng laughed.

"A little? You’re attracting more attention than a celestial fairy descending from the heavens."

Ning Xi blushed faintly before taking his hand.

The two walked into a nearby shopping district together.

After visiting several boutiques, Ning Xi changed into modern clothing under Lin Feng’s guidance.

Although she no longer wore her flowing cultivation robes, her breathtaking beauty couldn’t be concealed by ordinary clothes.

If anything, the simple outfit only highlighted her flawless figure, long golden hair, and ethereal elegance even more.

The moment they stepped back onto the busy street, countless heads instinctively turned toward them.

People slowed their pace.

Some openly stared.

Others discreetly took out their phones, wondering if a famous actress or international model was filming nearby.

No one could take their eyes off the impossibly beautiful blonde walking hand in hand with the equally handsome young man beside her.