The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

"What?! This, this is all thanks to Brother Chen's guidance for your breakthrough?" Zhao Tianming was extremely surprised.

"Of course! Without Brother Chen's help, how could I have broken through to the Golden Core stage in such a short time?" Chen Wenwen said coldly.

"Wenwen, I'm not trying to be mean, but is your current level of mastery truly stable?" Zhao Tianming was somewhat unable to accept it and tried to find even the slightest flaw to comfort himself.

"Do you think this is possible? Brother Chen is already a Golden Core cultivator. With him and Ling Wu... Auntie guiding me, do you think I would have an unstable foundation?"

"Well, that's good. I was just a little worried about you!" Zhao Tianming said, feeling extremely embarrassed.

He had a master at the Integration Realm guiding him, so how come he's now even worse than Chen Wenwen? Could it be that Qian Muli is lying to him?

But Qian Muli hasn't woken up yet, so he can't ask her. What he doesn't know is that Qian Muli has already woken up in secret, but she hasn't told him.

As for Chen Wenwen's breakthrough, not only Zhao Tianming was puzzled, but even Qian Muli was a little confused at this moment.

She knew Chen Wenwen's cultivation level, but she didn't expect that she would break through from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the Golden Core stage in just over a year!

This guy is even more talented than her?! How is that possible?! Could it be... that Chen Xuan is something strange?

"You'd be better off using this free time to cultivate properly instead of having such a filthy mind!" Chen Wenwen scolded again.

"Yes, yes, Wenwen, you're right, I was wrong! I won't disturb your cultivation anymore! I'll go back to my room now!" Zhao Tianming left with a worried look on his face.

Seeing Chen Wenwen's cultivation level, he truly believed that there was nothing between the two of them.

As a fellow cultivator, he knew all too well how much effort was required behind such a rapid breakthrough! Therefore, Chen Wenwen simply didn't have any time to talk to Chen Xuan… He was overthinking things!

Zhao Tianming was greatly discouraged, so he decided that he must cultivate and heal his injuries properly tonight, and no one could stop him from cultivating!

Watching Zhao Tianming's departing figure, Chen Wenwen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Chen Xuan reminded her in time, otherwise she would have really confronted Zhao Tianming.

"Husband, how much longer are we going to keep this from him? I don't want to keep having contact with him like this!"

"No rush, isn't this more fun?" Chen Xuan hugged his wife and said with a mischievous smile.

"Hmph, my husband only knows how to bully me!" Chen Wenwen pouted.

"Who can blame me when my Wenwen is so adorable!"

What did you and him talk about just now?

"It's nothing, it's just..." Chen Xuan told Chen Wenwen what had just happened.

"Ah? Zhao Tianming wanted to kill you! He thought you were defenseless and wanted to attack you!! If you hadn't recovered your cultivation, you might already be..."

Chen Wenwen burst into tears instantly.

"It's all my fault. If I hadn't met with him, my husband wouldn't have been in this mess... I'll make him pay the price now!" After saying that, Chen Wenwen went to find Zhao Tianming.

"Alright, alright, it's not as serious as you think. Your husband isn't stupid!" Chen Xuan casually pulled her into his arms again.

"Then you must promise me, my husband, that you will never do this again! Otherwise, I will... I will not cooperate with you!"

"Alright, alright, whatever you say, my wife!"

"Hmph, that's more like it. Husband, which foot did you kick him with? Let me see if he's alright!"

As she spoke, Chen Wenwen bent down and took off Chen Xuan's shoes, looking at them from left to right.

"Making a mountain out of a molehill. Here, put this on! I drink a glass of milk every day, but I forgot today. You have to heat it up for me!" Chen Xuan interrupted Chen Wenwen and took out a piece of clothing.

"This, this is Sister Yueting's... Can I refuse?" Chen Wenwen looked at Chen Xuan pitifully.

"You have no choice, hehehe!"

Afterward, Chen Xuan and Chen Wenwen began their boundless cultivation, learning, and singing. Of course, all of this was protected by an array to prevent any unexpected accidents.

Similarly, Zhao Tianming also diligently cultivated in Hebi, entering a deep state of meditation, where nothing could hinder his cultivation!

……

The next morning, Chen Xuan and Chen Wenwen walked out of their room looking radiant and went outside for tea.

Zhao Tianming also left the room not long after.

"Good morning!" Chen Xuan replied with a smile.

"Well, morning!"

"Did you sleep well last night?" Chen Xuan asked.

"It's pretty good. I haven't been able to cultivate in such peace of mind for a long time!" Zhao Tianming replied with a smile.

"Oh, that's settled then!" Chen Xuan's smile widened. However, to Zhao Tianming, it gave him a creepy feeling.

"By the way, Brother Lao, what brings you here?"

"Me? I just wandered around aimlessly, and before I knew it, I had arrived in Jade Dragon City!"

"So, Brother Chen, what are your plans for the next step?" Zhao Tianming's tone was a little unnatural.

He remembered the stunningly beautiful woman who called herself the Empress Dowager, and the promise she had made to him. But now that Chen Wenwen was here, if he were to have any contact with other beautiful women, he definitely had no chance with Chen Wenwen!

And most importantly, he and that woman are now just friends. Although it's worth investing in, it won't work if Chen Wenwen is involved.

"There really is one. The Empress Dowager is ill, and I happen to know a little about medicine, so I'm planning to go over there and give it a try. Maybe I can even get that Thousand-Year Frost Grass!" Chen Xuan said casually.

Zhao Tianming's next target is definitely the Thousand-Year Frost Grass. After all, he still has a soul that needs to replenish its energy. Now that he has taken the initiative to bring it up, let's see how he responds.

Sure enough, after hearing what Chen Xuan said, Zhao Tianming's heart stirred and an idea instantly popped into his head.

He could take Chen Xuan to the harem legitimately, and during this time, he could separate Chen Xuan from Chen Wenwen! Then he could secretly go and complete a deal with that woman, and then have her find some excuse to kill Chen Xuan in the harem!

This is killing two birds with one stone!

"Is that so? Since you have this plan, Brother Chen, I'd like to go with you. I wonder if Wenwen would agree?"

"Wenwen, what do you think?" Chen Xuan turned to look at Chen Wenwen.

"Well... I think it's better not to go. I feel like it would be very unsafe!" Chen Wenwen said, frowning.

Although she had grown up and few could recognize her as the one who had run away years ago, she still resisted going to the palace.

"No, what's unsafe about it? Brother Chen is so skilled, and he's only treating the Empress Dowager, there won't be any problems!"

"Who are you to speak here? Leave me alone, okay?" Chen Wenwen snapped. How could she possibly have a pleasant expression towards someone who wanted to kill her husband!

"I……!"

Zhao Tianming clenched his fists tightly, vowing in his heart to tear Chen Xuan to pieces!

"How about this, Wenwen, you just wait here for Tianming and me to come back together. We'll be back soon after we get there!" Chen Xuan said appropriately.

"I think what Brother Chen said is feasible!" Zhao Tianming was overjoyed. He couldn't wait to see Chen Xuan get killed.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Wenwen said, "Since Brother Chen wants to go, I can't stop you. But you, Zhao Tianming, have to promise me that once you get there, you'll behave and listen to Brother Chen, and you won't cause any trouble!"

"Don't worry, I definitely will!" Zhao Tianming was overjoyed, but he calmly agreed.

"Alright then!" Chen Wenwen glanced at Chen Xuan, and seeing that he didn't say anything else, she agreed.