Shen Feng's life returned to peace. Then, news arrived that He Qiuan would execute the captured ability users from Taiyuan on the city walls currently being built in Yanjing, using the lives of these culprits to mourn the millions of citizens who died in Yanjing.
As this news broke, many commented online: "I think Qin Kewei is the real culprit. He Qiuan doing this is just whitewashing Qin Kewei. Who doesn't know Qin Kewei was He Qiuan's instructor? To use such methods, it's truly laughable."
"I heard Qin Kewei is already dead, so we don't need to dwell on this matter too much."
"No one has found Qin Kewei's body yet. Who can guarantee she's dead? What if it was like Yue Hengyi back then, faking her death and reappearing many years later? Wouldn't that mean everyone in the world has been deceived again?"
"Let's not discuss these topics now. I heard the culprits are these families from Taiyuan. Because they were constantly instigating trouble, Qin Kewei eventually got angry and pushed down the city walls. These people actually deserve to die."
"Don't talk about state affairs!"
The online discussion was fierce, with everyone holding their own opinions and unable to convince each other.
Shen Feng watched the entire live broadcast. Upon seeing Chen Xintie and others killed by He Qiuan, he felt a slight sense of comfort. These culprits had been constantly instigating trouble, and for the sake of their families' interests, they had committed countless heinous acts. Now, they had finally met their retribution.
"Speaking of which, the ability users who didn't die are a potential hazard. We must remind everyone at home to not go out casually if possible, to avoid sneak attacks!" Shen Feng suddenly thought of something important.
At this moment, Mu Ying found Shen Feng. Seeing that there was no one around, she sat down in front of him and said, "I've been in Yuzhou for quite some time now, and I should be going back. However, I need you to fulfill your previous promise. You owe me a favor, and you said you would help me with anything within your power. Do you remember?"
Shen Feng quickly nodded and said, "Of course, I remember. Have you thought about what you want me to do?"
Mu Ying's gaze flickered, and then she said in a low voice, "I need you to give me a child. You can do this, right?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Feng immediately shook his head and said, "This is absolutely impossible. If my wives find out, they will definitely kill me. Please, ask for something else."
Mu Ying was very stubborn. "I've been with Xiao Long these past few days, and he awakened my maternal love. I also know that living alone in the mountains won't be much fun. So, I need a child. You can't go back on your word; this is truly within your power!"
Shen Feng felt very troubled upon hearing this request and fell into thought. After a moment, he thought of a solution: "How about this? I heard there are many children in orphanages, some of whom were abandoned by their parents after birth. I'll find a smart and lively child for you. That way, your request will be fulfilled, won't it?"
"No, no. I must have your child, preferably one born from you and me!" Mu Ying said seriously.
"Are you joking with me? I only have three children in total, and two of them were born to your cousin. You want me to give you one? How is that possible?" Shen Feng said excitedly.
"Since you can't give me a child, then give birth to one with me!" Mu Ying remained very stubborn.
Shen Feng smiled wryly. "If you're so eager for a child, why don't I introduce you to a boyfriend? I guarantee he'll be a responsible man. In any case, I cannot do anything unfaithful to my wife. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Then why don't you agree to my suggestion? Clearly, if you don't say anything and others don't know, no one will!" Mu Ying asked.
Shen Feng smiled wryly and did not answer.
Mu Ying suddenly thought of something and stood by the window, looking at her scarred face reflected in the glass. She said, "You must dislike me for being ugly, which is why you don't fancy me at all. Is that what you mean?"
Shen Feng quickly shook his head and said, "That's not what I mean at all. You've really misunderstood. It must be very difficult for you to conceive a child, just as it took me ten years to have two children. If you were to get pregnant, it would be even more difficult. If my wife found out about our affair, I'd be dead. That's the reason. Please, don't torment me with this anymore!"
Mu Ying thought about it and was clearly persuaded by this reason, but she hadn't given up. Although it was very difficult for ability users to conceive children, human technology was constantly advancing. When faced with insurmountable problems, one could seek help from human technology.
So, Mu Ying said in a low voice, "Have you heard of test-tube babies?"
Shen Feng fell silent. He was, after all, a medical student. How could he not have heard of this term? Upon hearing it, he guessed Mu Ying's intention.
"This really puts me in a difficult position. Can you stop tormenting me and ask for something else? Anything, and I'll agree, okay, little sister-in-law?" Shen Feng couldn't help but ask.
Mu Ying shook her head and said, "I want a biological son right now. I don't fancy any other men. Only you are good. I don't want to pester you, and I won't ruin your family. I just hope you can give me a child. We can just go to the Southeast and do the test-tube procedure there, wouldn't that be enough?"
Shen Feng gave a helpless wry smile. He knew that women often said one thing and did another; their words and actions were completely different. Just like Li Keyi back then, she said she wouldn't reveal their relationship, but then she sold him out. Fortunately, his senior sister was magnanimous and didn't hold it against him, otherwise, Shen Feng would still be writing self-criticism at home. In that case, he couldn't make any more mistakes.
Seeing Shen Feng feigning deafness and silence, Mu Ying then said, "If you don't agree to my condition, I will find your wives next and tell them about certain things you've done. I heard you had a good time in Japan for a while. Think carefully!"
Shen Feng gasped in shock upon hearing this threat. He hadn't expected Mu Ying to know about this. So, he couldn't help but ask, "Don't you live in the mountains all year round? How do you know about things happening outside, even abroad?"
Mu Ying explained, "The amount of grain obtained from farming in the mountains is very little, and my subordinates can't get enough to eat. So, I occasionally go out to work. The places I work are generally in Jinling. Ke Yiming told me. He was drinking with a group of people, and when he got drunk, he revealed this matter."
Hearing this, Shen Feng was immediately helpless. He gritted his teeth and said, "Ke Yiming, you're leaking my secrets again! If I have the chance, I will definitely get revenge on you!"
Mu Ying continued to look at Shen Feng and said, "What have you considered now? My suggestion is quite good, and it doesn't even require you to sleep with me. You just need to go to the hospital. How easy is that?"
Shen Feng shook his head helplessly and said, "It seems I have to agree to this. But you must never mention certain things again in the future. This is for both of our good."
A smile appeared on Mu Ying's face because she knew her goal had been achieved. During her stay at Fengshen Palace, she first visited her cousin in the cryo-chamber. Her cousin was still motionless, and she didn't know if she would ever wake up. Xiao Long had grown up healthily and was now almost nine years old. Shen Yishi was also very cute and lively every day. Seeing these two children, Mu Ying's heart ached with longing, and she desperately wanted a child of her own.
So, after much thought, she began to scheme against Shen Feng and finally persuaded him. The next step was easy: they just needed to find time to go to the Southeast region, go incognito, undergo the test-tube procedure, and their wish would be granted.
Therefore, after returning home, Shen Feng greeted his senior sister, "Yuzhou has been lacking evolution crystals recently. I plan to go to the Pacific to see if I can find sea beasts and bring back some evolution crystals, so that you and Chaoyan can become seventh-tier ability users!"
Chang Jianyi frowned and said, "Although it's summer and it looks like a good season, mutated insects are appearing everywhere now. If you go out at this time, I'm worried that Yuzhou's strength will become weak. How about we set off in winter? When winter arrives, insects, affected by the temperature, generally choose to hibernate or migrate south. At that time, Yuzhou will be safe."
"It's precisely because it's summer and the situation is urgent that I need to hurry to the skies above the Pacific. Otherwise, if we need to use evolution crystals and we don't have them, it will be even more dangerous!" Shen Feng quickly persuaded his senior sister.
Chang Jianyi thought carefully and felt it made sense, so she nodded in agreement. "Since you've said so, then go quickly and return quickly. Don't delay outside for too long. At most, don't exceed one month before returning. Also, report your safety at any time."
Shen Feng quickly nodded and said, "I understand. I will definitely report my safety at all times!"
After receiving his senior sister's approval, Shen Feng set off immediately. Mu Ying also quickly followed. No one suspected anything about this matter, as Shen Feng and Mu Ying were considered to be traveling in the same direction. Shen Feng had brought Mu Ying along before, so it was very reasonable for him to send her back now.
While Shen Feng didn't reveal any clues, it was different on Mu Ying's side. Because Mu Ying accidentally let slip something when she met Shen Yu. When she said she wanted a child, Shen Yu proposed the idea of adopting a child from an orphanage. Mu Ying replied, "Although I don't have my own child yet, I will definitely have this child in a while."