"Well, that settles it. It seems this place was indeed prepared for it, there's even a hole above!"
Lin Shuai Nan, after settling the guardian spirit beast, couldn't help but marvel at the mystique of feng shui.
What was merely a coincidence at the time now appeared to be Lin Shuai Nan's brilliant foresight.
Duan Chen Feng's trust in Lin Shuai Nan's methods deepened even further.
"Thank you, Master Lin! This guardian spirit beast must be properly revered from now on!"
"Indeed, just take good care of it. As long as it thrives, your Duan family's future is boundless!"
Lin Shuai Nan adopted the demeanor of an otherworldly master.
Then, Lin Shuai Nan noticed Ling Feng's gaze upon him and immediately changed the subject: "Oh, right, quickly gather the medicinal ingredients you prepared for my elder brother. We're waiting to save someone!"
"Ah, yes, no problem. I'll have them all ready before nightfall tomorrow!"
Duan Chen Feng nodded repeatedly, then leaned closer to Lin Shuai Nan: "Master Lin, there are still some things I don't understand. I hope Master Lin can enlighten me!"
"Oh? What is it you don't understand? Feel free to ask!"
Lin Shuai Nan agreed verbally, but inwardly, he felt a pang of apprehension. His knowledge was truly quite limited.
"Well, Master Lin, could you spare a moment to speak privately?"
Duan Chen Feng clearly intended to delve into past matters. He led Lin Shuai Nan back to the original bedroom. As for Ling Feng and the others, they were arranged in the western wing of the old mansion. This row of large houses could accommodate them all.
"Duan Chen Feng took Shuai Nan away. Won't he do anything to him?"
Xiu Xiu sat at a rosewood table, feeling restless.
Normally, she found Lin Shuai Nan's constant pestering annoying, but now that he wasn't by her side, she felt a sense of unease.
Ling Feng sipped his tea, remaining silent.
Yang Fei, however, curled his lips and casually remarked, "What harm could Duan Chen Feng do to him? Is he perhaps coveting his virginity?"
The remark nearly made Ling Feng spit out his tea.
Xiu Xiu's pretty face flushed slightly. She shot Yang Fei a glare before saying worriedly, "The way Ma Su Yuan looks at Shuai Nan is very strange. I'm worried that this Ma Su Yuan might seek revenge on Shuai Nan."
"She will."
Ling Feng suddenly said in a deep voice.
Ba Yi Lan, sitting by the bed in the inner room and wiping Bai Yun Yan's forehead, heard Ling Feng's words and also walked out from the inner room.
"Brother Ling Feng, are you saying that Ma Su Yuan will... harm my sworn brother?"
All eyes turned to Ling Feng.
Ling Feng spoke unhurriedly, "Not only will she harm Shuai Nan, but from the very beginning, she's been eager to drive all of us away."
"Yes, that's true. Ever since that You Kun appeared, it's as if the two of them had planned it, urging us to leave quickly!"
Yang Fei nodded repeatedly, tapping his chin with one hand.
"Ah, right. It seems Ma Su Yuan indeed has issues. She's just worried we'll see through the unsavory things she's been doing in secret, which is why she wants us gone!"
Recalling everything that had happened, Ba Yi Lan and Xiu Xiu also looked worried.
"No, we can't leave. We absolutely cannot leave until we get the spiritual medicine."
Ba Yi Lan shook her head repeatedly. Although Ling Feng had assured her that Bai Yun Yan wouldn't die, in his precarious state, anyone could see that Ba Yi Lan wouldn't rest until she obtained the spiritual medicine.
Ling Feng nodded slightly, "Naturally, we cannot leave. For Shuai Nan's safety, there's no need to worry for now."
"The one who is in danger now is... Duan Chen Feng!"
Everyone present showed expressions of astonishment!
"Duan Chen Feng? Brother Ling Feng, are you saying Ma Su Yuan would... murder her husband?"
Ba Yi Lan was utterly shocked, finding it hard to believe.
"I did sense that Ma Su Yuan harbored murderous intent towards Duan Chen Feng before. However, she's just a woman, how could she possibly act against Duan Chen Feng? Moreover, this is the Duan family's old mansion, she wouldn't have any opportunity. Could it be poisoning?"
Yang Fei analyzed the situation like a detective.
Ling Feng shook his head faintly, not rushing to speak.
Xiu Xiu, however, suddenly stood up: "I know! That You Kun! He must know Ma Su Yuan. I saw Ma Su Yuan acting very ambiguously with him before! He will definitely help Ma Su Yuan!"
"He... wouldn't, would he? That would be too bold. Even if they killed someone, they couldn't possibly escape."
Ba Yi Lan found it hard to believe that a scenario like murdering one's husband was actually happening in real life.
Ling Feng slowly stood up and said faintly, "That You Kun claims to be from the Xuan Sect and indeed possesses some skills. If he wants to kill someone, he can do so simply by leveraging the power of feng shui formations!"
Everyone was instantly startled, and Ling Feng had already walked out of the room.
"You all stay here and look after Elder Bai. I'll go check on Shuai Nan."
The others wanted to follow, but upon hearing Ling Feng's words, they could only obediently retreat. xxs1
Still in the bedroom of the old mansion.
Duan Chen Feng's face was ashen, and he sighed, shaking his head.
"I never imagined that the vast fortune my Duan family accumulated was all due to a guardian spirit beast. But this thing almost caused me to have no heirs! Alas! Master Lin, thank you so much today."
Lin Shuai Nan pulled out a lollipop from somewhere and began licking it, showing none of the demeanor of a master, appearing more like a simpleton.
However, Duan Chen Feng dared not treat Lin Shuai Nan as a simpleton after witnessing his true abilities.
Now, even if Lin Shuai Nan were to eat feces in front of Duan Chen Feng, Duan Chen Feng would consider it a mysterious act filled with profound meaning!
"Alright, Old Duan, I know you're hurting inside. It's always uncomfortable to wear a cuckold's hat. Ask whatever you need to ask!"
Lin Shuai Nan stepped forward, patted Duan Chen Feng on the shoulder, and then sat beside him, slinging an arm around him. If one didn't know better, they'd think the two were old friends of decades.
Duan Chen Feng's eyes widened. He hadn't expected Lin Shuai Nan to be so blunt about the matter!
He then took a deep breath, as if preparing himself mentally.
"Master Lin, it seems you've concluded that my wife has been unfaithful to me! Does this mean that the previous two pregnancies were not mine?"
Lin Shuai Nan nodded, "Of course not yours. If they were yours, it would be a ghost!"
Duan Chen Feng's eyes blazed with anger, and killing intent surged within him.
No man can tolerate his woman betraying him!
"Then, Master Lin, can you help me divine who the lover behind this is? What kind of methods does this person possess to make Ma Su Yuan so ruthless, to harm two unborn fetuses!"