Xia Feng was slapping Tian Zihan in the face while she was also sizing him up.
The two looked at each other, and Tian Zihan spoke first, asking, "Xiao Bai is your pet, and you don't even know how many lines are on its head?"
"It's a long story. I lost it a long time ago, and it didn't have any stripes on its head back then," Xia Feng made up an excuse.
"You're right, it doesn't have any stripes on its head. I asked you to guess how many stripes there were to prevent you from making wild guesses. If Xiao Bai was truly yours, you could have directly confirmed that there were no stripes."
Tian Zihan revealed her little scheme of tricking Xia Feng.
However, it was understandable, as one couldn't just believe whatever others said.
As someone with the "Great Wisdom Hiding Foolishness" physique, Tian Zihan's intelligence was undeniable.
Xia Feng hadn't thought that far ahead at the time and had actually fallen for Tian Zihan's little trick.
Xia Feng smiled upon hearing this and said, "So, should you be returning it now?"
"It can be returned to its rightful owner. I'll go in and get it for you. Take good care of it from now on and don't lose it again," Tian Zihan said and turned to walk into the room.
"Wait," Xia Feng called out to Tian Zihan, who had just turned around. She looked at him with a questioning gaze.
"Have the irrelevant people leave first," Xia Feng said.
"Yes, Senior." Yin Zeyang quickly gathered everyone to leave upon hearing this. It seemed the Divine Emperor wanted to have a private conversation with Tian Zihan, and it would be inappropriate for them to stay.
After Yin Zeyang led the others away, Xia Feng spoke directly, "Your physique is Great Wisdom Hiding Foolishness, you are very intelligent, and your physique is beneficial to me. Follow me from now on, and I will change your life."
"Of course, me saying this directly might seem abrupt, but as I said, you are an intelligent person, and you know how to choose."
Xia Feng did not beat around the bush; he stated his intentions directly and even told her what her physique was.
Tian Zihan had never heard of this "Great Wisdom Hiding Foolishness" physique before. She only believed Xia Feng when he said she was intelligent because, growing up, she could understand everything she read after just one perusal and had photographic memory.
This was indeed her talent, and she initially thought it was a gift from heaven.
She never expected it to be just a manifestation of a physique.
However, Tian Zihan would not be easily persuaded by a few words from Xia Feng. She asked with doubt, "Why should I believe what you say?"
"Because the City Lord treats me with great respect. If you come with me, I won't force you to do anything. We will interact like friends. After you help me complete my tasks, it will be up to you what you want, whether you want to return, or anything else."
Xia Feng did not elaborate further, merely using City Lord Yin Zeyang as an example.
Tian Zihan fell silent. As an intelligent person, she knew how to choose.
If Xia Feng could truly fulfill his promises, then she would gladly go. This way, her parents and younger brother could live a carefree life, and her parents wouldn't have to go out working odd jobs to support them.
Anyone with filial piety would not bear to see their aging parents continue to toil.
"I naturally don't worry about you forcing me to do anything. Besides, I'm so ugly, you wouldn't be interested in me," Tian Zihan tried to reassure herself, not worrying that Xia Feng would take her as a concubine.
"Since we are all being honest, then show yourself in your true appearance. From today onwards, you are my person, under my wing, and no one will be able to harm you in the slightest."
As Xia Feng said this, he exuded the aura of a powerful expert. Tian Zihan was taken aback.
She was taken aback by Xia Feng's forceful words, which gave her a great sense of security.
Secondly, Xia Feng had seen through her disguise of her appearance.
"I'm fine like this, I'm used to it," Tian Zihan refused Xia Feng's request, not wanting to reveal her true face.
Smart women, before they completely let down their guard around others, tend to be reserved. They protect themselves, hold on tightly, and do not open their hearts to you casually.
"That's fine. So, I want to know your thoughts," Xia Feng had no objections to this.
Whether Tian Zihan appeared ugly or revealed her true face, Xia Feng was not particularly interested.
Xia Feng was only interested in her body.
After all, she possessed the Great Wisdom Hiding Foolishness physique, which would play a crucial role in his recovery of strength.
Tian Zihan hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Can you help my parents and brother start cultivating?"
"Yes, with unlimited resources," Xia Feng nodded.
"Really?" Tian Zihan's eyes showed a hint of joy, but she did not reveal it. She could not let Xia Feng see her true thoughts.
"Of course. I will have the City Lord deliver them at any time. From now on, in the Magic Ancient City, the City Lord will take good care of your parents and brother," Xia Feng continued to nod in confirmation.
Tian Zihan could not help but have thoughts upon hearing Xia Feng's words.
She had no reason to refuse the conditions Xia Feng offered. For the sake of her parents and brother, she would not refuse.
Then, Tian Zihan asked another question:
"One last question, you can answer it or not. Why is the City Lord so afraid of you?"