"Xiuxiu…"
Gugu could now say "Xiuxiu" in addition to "Gugu." It was clear she loved the whistle Liu Nanfeng had given her.
Ever since she got it, she hadn't stopped blowing it.
There was a string on the whistle, perfect for hanging around her neck.
This whistle had fallen from the bodies of the two men in black.
Besides the whistle, there were a few other items: a delicate small horn, an insect egg, and two small bottles.
It was unclear what methods the Empress of Cloud Dream had used, but the purple flames had not caused the slightest damage to these items.
The most precious among them were the whistle and the horn.
The whistle resembled a bone whistle, very light yet incredibly hard. It had several holes, and pressing different holes produced different sounds, from high to low, from sharp to deep.
The horn was small and exquisite, resembling a blooming trumpet flower, entirely gilded, as if made of gold.
However, Su Jinxiu said it was a type of "Jingjin," a very rare metal. Its weight was the complete opposite of the whistle. The horn, only two fingers wide, was incredibly heavy, giving a sense of profound weight. When blown, it produced a shock like a great bell.
Not wanting to show favoritism, Liu Nanfeng decided to give it to Little Carp. With Little Carp's current strength, this item was perfectly suited for her.
As for the insect egg left behind, it sent a shiver of fear down Liu Nanfeng's spine. He was glad he had been cautious enough to store it directly in the painting; otherwise, he would have suffered greatly.
Why did he say that?
It was because when Liu Nanfeng approached, it suddenly burst open, releasing a green mist that spread out. A pungent odor caused dizziness, and the ground was visibly corroded, with a layer disappearing at an alarming rate. The green mist also expanded, seemingly growing continuously.
But this was not mist at all. It was a swarm of countless invisible green spiders. Because they were so tiny, they appeared as a cloud of mist from a distance.
This thing not only devoured rapidly but also reproduced at an astonishing speed, growing hundreds or even thousands of times in the blink of an eye.
If a person came into contact with them, they would be parasitized and use the human body as a breeding ground, laying eggs. The thought alone made one's scalp tingle.
Of course, all this was told to him by Su Jinxiu.
However, Su Jinxiu found Liu Nanfeng's method of handling it quite interesting.
He first caught a spider, altered its so-called "information encoding," and then threw it back into the swarm.
Following that, all the spiders in the swarm turned from green to black, as if ink had stained white paper. They spread rapidly in all directions. The spiders that were dyed black began to die in large numbers, and not a single one escaped. The spider army, which had multiplied to millions, was annihilated in an instant, not a single one escaping. It was truly terrifying.
"So, attacking from within is the most terrifying form of attack," Su Jinxiu said with a sigh.
In fact, within the Guanshanhai, Liu Nanfeng had a simpler method. With a single thought, he could annihilate the entire spider swarm, ensuring not a single one escaped.
However, he used this method primarily to verify his own ideas.
But this approach certainly had a strong visual impact.
As for the remaining two bottles, Su Jinxiu recognized them as medicines for restoring injuries. Liu Nanfeng had no use for them, so he directly gave them to Su Jinxiu.
"Nanfeng, are you eating lunch here?" Yu Huilan asked as she walked out from the house.
Liu Nanfeng patted his stomach. In truth, he had just eaten Hunan cuisine with Su Huamei last night.
However, within the Guanshanhai, it was noon, almost lunchtime.
"Sure, no need to make too much. I'll just have a simple meal."
"Of course, a simple meal. Do you expect me to cook a feast for you? With your appetite, our food wouldn't be enough for you."
Liu Nanfeng: ...
"What are you spacing out for? Come help me wash the potatoes. Oh, and we're running low on vegetables, remember to buy some more." Yu Huilan was not polite at all and started ordering Liu Nanfeng around.
What could Liu Nanfeng do? After all, she was his mother.
As Liu Nanfeng washed the potatoes, Gugu saw this and ran over to help.
Liu Nanfeng didn't stand on ceremony and taught her how to use a peeler.
However, his actions drew Yu Huilan's displeasure.
"You! Such a lazy bone. I ask you to do some work, and you make Gugu do it."
"I'm your son, how can you say that?" Liu Nanfeng protested.
"It's precisely because you're my son that I'm saying this to you! Do I say this to anyone else?"
"Then should I thank you?"
"You're welcome, who else but my son?"
Liu Nanfeng: ...
Su Jinxiu watched their mother-son bickering with a smile. She particularly liked these scenes; they were filled with the vibrancy of life.
"Gugu..."
Gugu also grinned and joined in the foolish happiness, not understanding whether she understood the conversation between Yu Huilan and Liu Nanfeng.
"Mom, are you getting used to living here?" Liu Nanfeng asked.
"What's not to get used to? To be honest, since I started living here, some of my minor ailments have improved quite a bit."
"Before, when I woke up in the morning, I always felt heavy-headed and groggy, but that's gone now. Also, when I squat down and stand up, I used to feel dizzy, but that's also better now. And my right waist always felt cold, but that's also healed..."
Yu Huilan listed five or six minor ailments.
Upon hearing this, Liu Nanfeng was very surprised.
"Mom, why didn't you ever tell me about these before?"
"What would I tell you about them for? Could you help me cure them?"
Yu Huilan appeared disdainful, but in reality, she just didn't want him to worry. As she said, it would only add to the child's worries and wouldn't be of much use.
"I can take you to the hospital," Liu Nanfeng mumbled.
"Do I need you to take me? Wouldn't I go back myself? But these minor ailments are useless to see a doctor for; at most, they'd give me some medicinal patches to apply myself. People get old, it's all like this."
"Mom, you should still mention them. If you had told me earlier, I could have secretly helped you treat them, and you wouldn't have had to suffer for so long," Su Jinxiu chimed in from the side.
"It's nothing, just minor ailments," Yu Huilan said dismissively.
"Alright, if you're used to it, then it's fine. I was just worried you wouldn't be." Liu Nanfeng was relieved upon hearing this.
As for why Yu Huilan's minor ailments had healed, Liu Nanfeng knew it was because this world contained rich spiritual energy, which nourished her body and healed her injuries.
"However, it's been a long time, and I'm not at ease with your dad being alone at home. Go back and see him when you have time. Feed the chickens and ducks on time, don't go out to work, and especially, drink less alcohol..." Yu Huilan began to nag again.
"Mom, do you miss Dad?" Liu Nanfeng asked with a smile.
"Miss him? Why would I miss him? That old man has so many problems, and he's so stubborn. Besides making me angry, what else can he do? I don't miss him..." Yu Huilan became agitated and quickly defended herself.
[Everyone, go and try it quickly.]
Liu Nanfeng: →_→
In fact, Yu Huilan hadn't seen her husband for almost three months.
But for Liu Zonghe, less than ten days had passed.
"Mom, if you miss him, you miss him. I won't laugh at you, haha..."
Yu Huilan's cheeks flushed, and she reached out to pinch Liu Nanfeng's ear.
"Your wings have grown strong, haven't they? You dare to joke with your own mother now?"
"Mom, Mom, show mercy! If you miss Dad, you miss him. It's nothing to be ashamed of. You're an old couple, what's there to be shy about?" Liu Nanfeng begged for mercy while continuing to provoke her.
Gugu quietly glanced at the wings on her back.
Hmm...
Her wings weren't quite strong yet.
82.
He Chu Ke Tao reminds you: Remember to collect after reading.