After hearing Cheng Xiaofan's explanation, Zhang Heng was stunned.
He hadn't expected Cheng Xiaofan to be able to set up the Fugu Zhen, controlling others at will. When they were about to betray him, the poison in the Fugu Zhen would activate.
Zhang Heng realized that Cheng Xiaofan's abilities had grown significantly since entering the desert oasis.
"Teacher, you said you had something to discuss with me after I dealt with Li Jieqiong's matter. What was it?" Cheng Xiaofan asked.
Upon hearing Cheng Xiaofan's question, Zhang Heng, like a playful old child, immediately dropped his smile.
He said, "Xiaofan, do you remember when you were in college, I once took you all to visit Yupaishan in the western suburbs of the capital?"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded and replied, "Yes, I remember. Yupaishan is like the Wanshan Mountains in our Zhuxi Village, with rolling peaks, ancient trees reaching the sky, and strange scenery. It's a great place for mountaineering enthusiasts to explore!"
Zhang Heng said with a very serious expression, "But more than a month ago, a team of thirteen mountaineering enthusiasts went to Yupaishan for an adventure. In the deep mountains, they accidentally discovered a peculiar cave."
"Out of curiosity, they entered the cave but were attacked by a flock of strange birds. Nine out of the thirteen people were left as mere skeletons, and the remaining four went mad!"
"I received the news at the time and assigned Zhou Zhizheng to lead a group of special soldiers to investigate. Over a thousand meters deep, they discovered two crystal coffins."
"Inside these two coffins were two people, a man and a woman. To Zhou Zhizheng and the others' horror, both the man and the woman had a pair of horns on their heads, but were otherwise like normal people."
"As Zhou Zhizheng and his men were moving the two coffins, a flock of strange birds suddenly flew out from the depths of the cave. These birds were engulfed in flames and launched a fierce attack on them."
"Zhou Zhizheng and his men fought back while managing to drag the coffin containing the man to the cave entrance. Even so, nearly thirty of my special soldiers were sacrificed!"
Zhang Heng took a deep breath at this point.
He continued, "Even stranger, the crystal coffin suddenly shattered like glass when it was moved outside the cave and instantly disappeared."
"And the man with horns on his head suddenly weathered away, dispersing like light smoke, and vanishing without a trace!"
"Currently, the cave has been sealed, and the area has been designated as a restricted zone. I have arranged for special police, led by our department of martial arts affairs, to guard it."
What Zhang Heng was describing happened before Cheng Xiaofan entered the desert oasis.
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Teacher, I understand what you mean. You want me to go into the cave to investigate!"
Zhang Heng replied, "Yes, that's exactly what I mean. I know you have the ability, and you possess the Demon Bone Blade. Dealing with those strange birds should not be a problem."
Cheng Xiaofan asked, "This matter should not have leaked to the outside world, right?"
Zhang Heng said, "This matter has always been kept confidential. No one outside knows about it."
Cheng Xiaofan nodded thoughtfully and said, "Teacher, I am very interested in this matter. I will go and take a look tomorrow."
Zhang Heng said, "Good, I will arrange for someone to accompany you tomorrow."
Just as they were chatting, the Junior Aunt came out of the kitchen.
She carried a basin of steaming pigeon soup with both hands and smiled at Cheng Xiaofan, saying, "Xiaofan, I heard your voice from the kitchen and didn't have time to come out and greet you. Don't blame your Junior Aunt for being impolite!"
"I heard Old Zhang say you were coming over, so this is pigeon soup that your Junior Aunt specially stewed for you!"
Cheng Xiaofan said with a hint of embarrassment, "Oh, Junior Aunt, you are too kind. You make me feel so shy!"
The Junior Aunt smiled and said, "You are like family when you are here. What's there to be shy about!"
Saying that, she placed the basin of pigeon soup specifically in front of Cheng Xiaofan and went back to the kitchen to get more dishes.
Soon after.
Seven more dishes were added to the table.
The Junior Aunt took out a bottle of white wine, poured a glass for each of them, and then said to Cheng Xiaofan, "Don't just stare, drink more soup and eat all the pigeon meat!"
Cheng Xiaofan looked at the basin of pigeon soup.
Inside, besides a whole pigeon, there were also longans, red dates, goji berries, and a whole piece of ginseng.
The steaming pigeon soup gave off a rich aroma.
In front of the elderly couple, Cheng Xiaofan could no longer be modest. He scooped up a spoonful of soup and put it into his mouth. The delicious taste immediately exploded on his taste buds.
"How is it, is the soup good?" the Junior Aunt asked with a smile.
Cheng Xiaofan nodded repeatedly and said, "Junior Aunt, this soup is too delicious!"
Zhang Heng heard this and immediately chuckled, "Your Junior Aunt is absolutely a master at making soup!"
The Junior Aunt's face immediately blushed, and she playfully chided Zhang Heng, "Don't brag about me. What master at making soup am I!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Junior Aunt, Teacher is right. You are indeed a master at making soup. I really like drinking your soup."
Hearing this, the Junior Aunt's beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled.
She said, "Xiaofan, if you like it, drink it all up!"
Cheng Xiaofan said to Zhang Heng, "Teacher, you should drink some too!"
Zhang Heng quickly shook his hands and said, "This is specially stewed for you by your Junior Aunt. I don't dare to drink it, or your Junior Aunt will scold me fiercely!"
"Come, Xiaofan, let's have a toast!" he said, raising his wine glass.
The three of them drank wine and ate dishes, chatting about various anecdotes and interesting stories circulating in society.
To please his Junior Aunt, Cheng Xiaofan drank almost the entire basin of pigeon soup in one go, and the whole pigeon disappeared into his stomach without any suspense.
Seeing how much Cheng Xiaofan could eat, the Junior Aunt was overjoyed and kept giving him food.
By the time the meal was over, it was already dark.
Zhang Heng said, "Xiaofan, you have something to do tomorrow, so you should rest early. The bedroom upstairs has a bathroom. Did you bring any spare clothes?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "I brought spare clothes!"
The Junior Aunt quickly said to Cheng Xiaofan, "Xiaofan, after you take a bath, give me your spare clothes, and I'll wash them for you!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "No need. I've had the habit since I was little of washing my own dirty clothes!"
In fact, Cheng Xiaofan didn't need to wash clothes at all.
He would throw his dirty clothes into his space. After filtering them with spiritual energy, the clothes would be clean and carry spiritual energy, making them especially comfortable to wear.
The Junior Aunt heard this and smiled, "Xiaofan, you are truly sensible. Your parents must dream of laughing in their sleep with a child like you!"
Zhang Heng said, "Let Xiaofan go to rest, don't talk anymore!"
He was worried that his young wife would talk endlessly and delay Cheng Xiaofan's rest.
Cheng Xiaofan went upstairs and entered the bedroom. After taking off his clothes, he went to the bathroom to take a bath.
Ding ding ding!
After finishing his bath, just as Cheng Xiaofan was about to lie down and rest, his mobile phone rang.