The next morning, Wan Yunting woke up early to practice. As soon as he came downstairs, he saw Duan Yingying also dressed in her training attire. She and Zhong Hongmei had come up together. The three met and greeted each other. "Yingying, Sister Hongmei, good morning."
"Morning..."
Duan Yingying cast him a loving glance, unable to hide her smile. If Zhong Hongmei hadn't been there, she would have pounced on him.
The three of them sprinted towards the peak of Sacred Hall Mountain. As they neared the summit, Duan Yingying, out of breath, sat down on the steps. "I can't do it anymore, I'm exhausted!"
Wan Yunting stopped and turned back, letting Zhong Hongmei continue to the top. He came down to look at Duan Yingying, who was gasping for breath on the steps, and said speechlessly, "Couldn't you have held on a little longer? We're almost at the summit."
Duan Yingying turned her head, pouting cutely and acting spoiled. "I really can't run anymore."
Faced with the girl's charming and cute act, Wan Yunting couldn't resist. "Alright, then you rest here. I'm going up to practice."
"Don't!"
Duan Yingying immediately got up and grabbed Wan Yunting. When the man turned around, she pounced on him, her eyes sparkling, and said with a giggle, "I missed you!"
"What are you doing..."
Startled by the girl's sudden pounce, Wan Yunting turned to glance at Zhong Hongmei, who was still ascending the mountain with all her might. Fortunately, she hadn't looked back to see this...
"I want to cultivate with you!"
Duan Yingying clung to him like an octopus, rubbing against his chest with all her might, making him unbearable. "Don't mess around. You didn't say anything when you came. How can we cultivate together out here?"
"Go over there!"
Duan Yingying immediately pointed to a small diverging path that led to another mountaintop. That path was more secluded, and not many people usually went there. Moreover, it was early in the morning, so there was even less chance of anyone being there.
"Let's go back."
"No, now..."
Duan Yingying clung to him, acting spoiled. This made Wan Yunting unable to resist her coquettishness, so he agreed.
Duan Yingying directly had him carry her. They entered the path and went to the back of Sacred Hall Mountain. Finding a spot that was not easily discovered, the daring couple couldn't care less about anything else and entangled themselves, cultivating wildly together...
Zhong Hongmei, who had run to the mountaintop, looked back and didn't see Wan Yunting and Duan Yingying following her. She wondered what was happening.
Without thinking much, she found a spot to meditate and noticed that Zhang Xian'er was already sitting on a rock not far away, practicing.
As the morning sun rose, it was nine o'clock when Wan Yunting and Duan Yingying returned. Seeing the girl's glowing complexion and happy, satisfied smile, her spirit was completely revitalized. It seemed that dual cultivation had significantly improved her realm.
As soon as they arrived home and saw Fang Yanxi, Wan Yunting quickly asked Duan Yingying to let go. After all, he couldn't let the woman know about their relationship now. If Fang Yanxi found out, she would definitely fly into a rage.
Duan Yingying shot the man a displeased glance, but she didn't say anything. However, she was certainly not convinced by Fang Yanxi in her heart...
While they were having breakfast, Fang Yanxi asked, "What's the plan for the house next?"
Wan Yunting nodded, eating as he said, "That's a good question!"
Fang Yanxi looked at the spacious villa. They would be in the capital from now on and would rarely return. It would be a shame to leave it vacant. She said, "Why don't we sell it?"
"Sell it?"
Wan Yunting turned to look at the woman. Then, Duan Yingying interjected, "It would be such a waste to sell it."
This was directed at the woman. Fang Yanxi didn't expect the girl to contradict her. She turned her eyes to Duan Yingying and said, "If we don't sell it and leave it vacant, do you know how much the monthly maintenance costs are?"
This statement silenced Duan Yingying, but she retorted unconvincingly, "How much can it be? Besides, he's not short of money!"
Wan Yunting, who had been eating his porridge with his head down, turned his head and glared at Duan Yingying behind Fang Yanxi's back, telling her to say less.
Fang Yanxi's tone cooled, "You really don't know the cost of living until you manage a household. Do you just spend money like this?"
"Okay, okay, if we're selling, it won't be this one."
Wan Yunting quickly put down his bowl and raised his hand to signal them to calm down. He said, "I'll ask my second brother and his wife to move in. That way, Aunt Lan won't be unemployed. Moreover, my second sister-in-law is due to give birth in a few months. With Aunt Lan and their helper, they'll have support."
Fang Yanxi nodded, glanced at Duan Yingying, and got up. "Then, as you wish. I'll go upstairs to pack."
"Alright, go ahead."
Wan Yunting nodded. After watching Fang Yanxi leave, he turned and glared at Duan Yingying, whispering, "Why are you arguing?"
"What about it?"
Duan Yingying was displeased when the man blamed her. "I just can't stand her attitude."
"Tsk, is your backside itching again?" Wan Yunting glared and said fiercely.
Duan Yingying then stood up, turned her back to him, and swayed her hips. "It's itching, come and spank me."
...This made Wan Yunting amused and angry. He raised his hand and smacked her backside hard. Duan Yingying cried out in pain, "You scoundrel, you actually hit me..."
"What happened?"
Aunt Lan from the kitchen was startled. Wan Yunting waved his hand and smiled, "It's nothing, Aunt Lan. I actually have something to tell you..."
Wan Yunting pushed the angry Duan Yingying out and smiled at Huang Guilan. "It's like this, I plan to have my second brother and his family move into this house. You can continue to work here with the same conditions. What do you think?"
Huang Guilan smiled and nodded. "Okay."
"Great, then there's no problem. I'll call my second brother now."
Wan Yunting nodded with a smile and took out his phone to call his second brother, Wan Dongming. After explaining the matter, his second brother wanted to refuse, but Wan Yunting insisted that he move in. Finally, Wan Dongming agreed and would come tomorrow...
Wan Yunting ignored the unreasonable Duan Yingying and went upstairs to help Fang Yanxi pack. Seeing that the woman's expression was not good, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Fang Yanxi said expressionlessly, "What's going on with her? How long is she going to follow you?"
Wan Yunting's expression froze. He knew she was referring to Duan Yingying. He smiled and said, "Her mother asked her to follow me. It will probably be for a while."
Fang Yanxi stood up, turned to face him directly, and questioned, "Are you interested in her?"
"How is that possible."
Wan Yunting immediately argued, waving his hands and saying, "With her spoiled and wilful nature, would I be interested in her?"
Fang Yanxi glanced at him and said, "When we get to the capital, you'd better let her go back."
Wan Yunting scratched his head and could only nod with a wry smile. "Alright, I'll talk to her later..."
Just as the two of them were busy packing, Wan Yunting's phone rang. It was an unknown number. Wan Yunting didn't know who it was and answered, "Hello, who is it?"
"Are you Wan Yunting?"
A woman's voice came from the other end.
Wan Yunting couldn't recognize who it was and said, "Yes, I am Wan Yunting. Who are you?"
"That's great."
Upon hearing that it was Wan Yunting, the person on the other end said eagerly, "I am Lu Xiaodie's senior sister. Lu Xiaodie has been captured by my master and the others. Please come to our sect quickly to find a way to save her!"
"What? Sister Lu was captured? For what reason?" Wan Yunting asked in surprise upon hearing that the caller was Lu Xiaodie's senior sister.
The senior sister on the other end simply explained, "Xiaodie returned to the sect the day before yesterday to seek justice. She injured two of our junior uncles. In the end, the sect leader personally intervened and captured Xiaodie. She is now detained and they say they will send her to the police. But Xiaodie asked me to call you, saying you would know how to help her, so I'm calling you!"
Now Wan Yunting understood. Sister Lu had returned to their Hengshan Sect to seek justice and injured someone, thus getting captured. Upon hearing that she would be sent to the police station, if the Hengshan Sect pursued the matter, Lu Xiaodie might be held responsible for intentional injury and could even go to jail!
"Okay, I'll come to your Hengshan Sect immediately. I'll contact you when I arrive." The matter was sudden, and Wan Yunting had to help Lu Xiaodie.
"You need to hurry. I'm afraid the sect leader will send Xiaodie to the police station." The senior sister on the other end said anxiously.
"Okay, that's all for now."
Wan Yunting replied and hung up. Fang Yanxi was already looking at him, raising an eyebrow. "What happened to Sister Lu?"
Wan Yunting sighed and said, "Sister Lu really couldn't keep her temper. She went to Hengshan Sect to seek justice, injured someone, and is now detained by their sect leader. They might even send her to the police station."
Fang Yanxi raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you going to help her now?"
"I have to."
Wan Yunting nodded and said, "Sister Lu is the successor I found for the Carefree Sect. I can't let anything happen to her. However, if I go to Hengshan Sect now, I won't be able to return to the capital with you tomorrow. After I resolve Sister Lu's matter, I'll go directly back to the capital."
Fang Yanxi nodded, not saying anything. "Then you be careful. Don't act rashly for Sister Lu; try to resolve it peacefully."
"Understood. I'll have Xian'er go back to the capital with you. She can protect you," Wan Yunting said.
Fang Yanxi nodded and urged him to go quickly.
Wan Yunting didn't bother packing anymore. He grabbed his things and went downstairs. Seeing Zhang Xian'er and his sister Ouyang Fanmeng watching television in the living room, he said, "Fanmeng, I have to go out on urgent business. I won't be able to return to the capital with you tomorrow. I'll be back after I've sorted things out."
"Ah, what's the matter?" Ouyang Fanmeng asked. Zhang Xian'er also looked at him. Wan Yunting shook his head and said, "It's nothing. You don't need to worry about it. Xian'er, you go back with Fanmeng."
Zhang Xian'er said, "Don't you need my protection?"
Wan Yunting waved his hand and said, "I'm not going to cause trouble, so I don't need it. I'm going to find Yingying..."
Zhang Xian'er was indifferent and continued watching television. Wan Yunting went downstairs to find Duan Yingying. When he told her he was going to rescue Lu Xiaodie, she immediately agreed. Moreover, since they were going alone this time, Duan Yingying was naturally happy.
After calling Jiang Wenhao to arrange a private jet, Wan Yunting took Duan Yingying straight to the airport. At the same time, he called Gu Yuanbai on the way, asking him to return to the capital first and that he would be back in a couple of days...
After all, he didn't know how deep the conflict between Lu Xiaodie and the Hengshan Sect was or how to resolve it. Therefore, Wan Yunting couldn't decide when to return to the capital, so he could only ask Gu Yuanbai to return first to preside over the work of the Chinese Medicine Association...