Lin Yuwei would always remember Xia Feng's help.
It was Xia Feng who saved the Xian Yuan Sect, and without him, there would be no Xian Yuan Sect, nor would she be where she was today.
If not for Xia Feng, she couldn't imagine her situation. Would Yong Ligang have let her off?
As Yong Ligang had said, he wouldn't let her off even if she died, which was utterly disgusting.
On the same day Yong Ligang was apprehended, Lin Song had chopped off his extra appendage and fed it to the dogs.
"This is your opportunity, and more so your fortune. The path of cultivation is inherently unpredictable, the Heavenly Dao is profound, without form or rule." Xia Feng rejected Lin Yuwei's words of gratitude and continued, "Moreover, the cultivation technique originated from the Xian Yuan Sect; that is your opportunity."
"Senior, I understand all of this. Yuwei will not disappoint Senior."
Since Xia Feng would not accept her gratitude, Lin Yuwei could only bury it in her heart, reminding herself constantly that Xia Feng was the one truly deserving of her thanks.
Even if it meant offering herself in marriage, she would do so without hesitation.
"Good, keep up the effort," Xia Feng said casually.
"Cousin, I've finally found you."
While the two were talking, Dongfang Lingyu came looking for them. Seeing Lin Yuwei standing and talking with Xia Feng, she ran over excitedly.
Lin Yuwei turned to look at Dongfang Lingyu, who was running towards them, a hint of joy appearing on her face.
She had a good first impression of Dongfang Lingyu; at least she didn't feel any aversion.
"Why are you here?" Lin Yuwei asked as Dongfang Lingyu approached.
"Heh heh... Looking for you. Who is this?" Dongfang Lingyu walked to Lin Yuwei's side, smiled, and then looked at Xia Feng, asking.
"He is..."
As Lin Yuwei was unsure how to introduce him, Dongfang Lingyu, being familiar with them, looked at Xia Feng and asked, "Are you my brother-in-law? You have such great charisma."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuwei's expression changed. She looked at Xia Feng with a hint of unease, her eyes also hiding a deep, secret joy and shyness.
This Dongfang Lingyu speaks without restraint, what nonsense is she talking.
"No," Xia Feng shook his head.
"Then are you pursuing my cousin? My cousin is a great beauty, isn't she?" Dongfang Lingyu appeared to have seen through Xia Feng's thoughts with a knowing look.
Lin Yuwei couldn't take it anymore. She grabbed Dongfang Lingyu and said sternly, "Stop talking nonsense."
Then, she looked at Xia Feng apologetically and quickly explained, "Senior, please don't be angry. She doesn't understand the situation."
"It's nothing," Xia Feng waved his hand.
Xia Feng naturally wouldn't argue with a young girl, and besides, there was nothing to it.
"Senior?"
Dongfang Lingyu was taken aback. Her cousin called this handsome young man Senior?
This made her somewhat surprised and curious.
She had only ever heard people call her grandfather 'Senior.' Aren't seniors usually older or more powerful cultivators?
Could this handsome young man be a powerful cultivator?
"Thank you, Senior. We'll be going now." Lin Yuwei, after speaking, pulled Dongfang Lingyu and ran off.
This girl's unrestrained words tugged at Lin Yuwei's heart with every sentence; she couldn't bear it.
Xia Feng smiled and nodded.
After the two had gone far, Lin Yuwei looked at Dongfang Lingyu and said, "What nonsense were you talking just now?"
"Cousin, do you like him?" Dongfang Lingyu didn't answer Lin Yuwei's question but asked with a smile.
Lin Yuwei's face flushed, her eyes darting away. Her unspoken feelings were exposed, and her heart fluttered like a frightened deer, having never experienced such a thing before.
Although Dongfang Lingyu was inexperienced, she wasn't foolish and could naturally see it.
"It seems I guessed correctly," Dongfang Lingyu said with a smile, proud of her deduction.
"Stop talking nonsense." Lin Yuwei's denial sounded weak and unconvincing.
"Cousin, if you like him, just go for it. If you miss this chance, there won't be another. If it were me, I'd go for it directly." Dongfang Lingyu even started lecturing Lin Yuwei.
"What do you know? How old are you?" Lin Yuwei asked.
"I'm eighteen this year," Dongfang Lingyu said, deliberately puffing out her budding chest.
Lin Yuwei: ...
Lin Yuwei was speechless.
This little girl looked so pure, yet spoke so maturely.
Dongfang Lingyu completely ignored Lin Yuwei's speechless expression and continued to press, "Cousin, why are you so afraid of him? That won't do. If you like him, you need to be bolder, have thicker skin. That's how you can get close to him and make him fall in love with you."
Lin Yuwei: ...
"You don't know him. I told you to stop talking nonsense. Forget it, I won't bother with you anymore." Lin Yuwei felt they were not on the same wavelength and turned away, pretending to be angry.
"Cousin, wait for me."
"Tell me how you met. I'll help you strategize and I guarantee it'll be a success. At worst, you can sacrifice your looks and cook the raw rice into cooked rice. Oh, don't walk so fast, I can't keep up. If all else fails, use force. I know a special kind of medicine."
Dongfang Lingyu chased after her while speaking, completely disregarding Lin Yuwei's now crimson face.
Lin Yuwei quickened her pace upon hearing this. What kind of person is this?
...
Tomorrow was the start of the cultivator's convention. Today, Xia Lin and the others chose to continue shopping and had exchanged another spirit stone from Xia Feng for smaller ones.
Liu Jingru held Doudou in her arms. The dog seemed to be enjoying it, lying there half-asleep, unmoving.
Xia Feng had specifically brought Qilin out this time. If Xia Lin liked it, he'd let her take it for a walk.
This was no ordinary pet. Xia Feng intended to bring Qilin with him when he ascended. It was not a species from this world and was a hybrid.
He just didn't know what it was a hybrid with.
"Lin'er, look at that man walking a large grey wolf. It's so scary," Qin Wen said, linking arms with Xia Lin and pointing at a man walking towards them.
The wolf was a meter tall, robust, and looked fierce. The man also had a scar on his face. Truly, what kind of owner, what kind of pet.
Some timid women on the street quickly moved aside to avoid them.
The man seemed to enjoy this feeling, walking with his head held high, looking smug.
As he approached Xia Lin and the other three, they all stepped back, their timid nature as girls evident.
"Don't be afraid, it doesn't bite. It's very gentle, just like the little dog in your arms," the man said, looking at the little dog in Liu Jingru's arms. He stopped deliberately to show off.
"Awooo~"
The wolf seemed to understand its owner's intention and let out a soft howl towards Doudou, who was in Liu Jingru's arms.
It had finally encountered a peer and wanted to show off its dominance.
At this moment, Doudou, held in Liu Jingru's arms, lazily woke up and stretched its head out to glance at the large grey wolf that had disturbed its rest.