The old ancestors of the various great families were very excited. Although they didn't recognize the children in front of them, the blood relationship of the same clan still fostered deep affection. Moreover, they hadn't had contact with relatives for decades.
Like the members of the training team, the numerous children felt an extraordinary closeness upon seeing the ancestors. These were figures they had heard about since childhood, figures of infinite longing and admiration.
However, there were exceptions, such as Zhuge Xian.
"Brother Fan! What grand feast are we having for dinner tonight?" Zhuge Xian disdainfully tossed aside Hua Lao Da and ran towards Lu Fan.
"Uh...! I..."
"I want to eat the vegetables grown in your village. I haven't had enough after eating them for so long!" Before Lu Fan could speak, Zhuge Xian said again.
"Alright! We brought some vegetables with us, and we'll cook them tonight!" Lu Fan nodded.
"Brother Fan! How about we walk over there! Those few small houses should be where we're staying, right?" Zhuge Xian suddenly pointed at a few small houses in the distance.
"I... I'm also here for the first time! Alright, let's walk!" Lu Fan said with a helpless expression. However, it was indeed his first time here, and he really needed to familiarize himself with the environment.
This Second Hua Rong Mansion was built very large, containing several houses. There were also many training grounds and fitness equipment.
"Brother Fan! Shall we go and see that room?" Zhuge Xian suddenly pointed at a house ahead.
"No! If you want to go, you go yourself! I'll look around some more!" Lu Fan directly shook his head.
"Brother Fan! I... I don't dare to go by myself, I'm afraid...!" Zhuge Xian suddenly hugged Lu Fan's arm and said coyly.
"Afraid of what! Stop that act." Lu Fan said, as if he had seen through her.
"Hmph! I don't believe you. Don't you miss me?" Zhuge Xian pouted her small lips.
"I missed you..."
"Really?" Zhuge Xian's face lit up.
"But then I didn't remember you!"
"Tch!" Zhuge Xian stomped her feet in anger.
"Prefect!" Just then, Hua Liu walked over with Qi Jie and another teenage boy.
"Senior! Miss Qi!" Lu Fan greeted them.
"Prefect! I truly thank you! I've seen this child's cultivation, and it's truly excellent. In the future, the male descendants of our Qi family will also have hope for martial arts inheritance! This is all thanks to your help, Prefect!" Hua Liu was a little excited. She had just witnessed Qi Jie and Qi Liang's cultivation, and it was indeed much more advanced than their previous cultivation methods.
"You are too kind, Senior! It's Miss Qi and this young brother's excellent cultivation talent." Lu Fan said with a smile.
"Prefect! I have a bold request. I also wish to cultivate with them! Perhaps it will be greatly beneficial to us old folks!" Hua Liu suddenly said again.
She had seen that Qi Jie's cultivation method was much more advanced than her own. This might be an opportunity for her. Who wouldn't want to improve faster? Who wouldn't want to enter the Soul Realm? Even if it were a false immortal, they could still live for decades longer!
"Senior, starting tomorrow, I will arrange for you old seniors to stay for a month to guide the younger generation in their progress. You can all stay here during this month." Lu Fan said with a slight smile.
"Sister Xian! Are you trying to sneak out with the Prefect for some fun? Hehe!" Qi Jie suddenly ran over with a giggle and whispered into Zhuge Xian's ear.
"Tch! You know and you still come over, ruining the meat that was almost in my mouth!"
"Hee hee hee..." The two women burst into laughter.
"Uh...?" Are girls nowadays so uninhibited?
Lu Fan's forehead broke out in a cold sweat. You're speaking so loudly, I can hear everything, you know?
...
A few days later, Lu Fan appeared on the bustling streets of the provincial capital. He visited several shopping malls and bought a few outfits for Zhan Tai Ruo Mei. Then, he called Jiang Ruo Xin.
As soon as Jiang Ruo Xin heard that Lu Fan had arrived, she immediately informed Zhan Tai Ruo Mei. At the same time, she shared Zhan Tai Ruo Mei's clinic location with Lu Fan.
Before long, Lu Fan drove to the entrance of Zhan Tai Ruo Mei's clinic.
The clinic was not small. Indeed, with fame came customers. Although Zhan Tai Ruo Mei was a child, the name "Little Miracle Doctor" had already spread throughout the provincial capital and beyond. Now, those who came to the clinic for treatment were all wealthy and influential, arriving in luxury cars and lining up.
The old expert inside the clinic had basically become a handyman. All patients specifically requested Zhan Tai Ruo Mei to treat them. They didn't lack money!
"Master Big Brother! I missed you so much." Seeing Lu Fan's car stop, Zhan Tai Ruo Mei ran out from the clinic entrance and threw herself into Lu Fan's arms.
"Ruo Mei! Master missed you too!" Lu Fan picked up Zhan Tai Ruo Mei and playfully bit her little cheek with his lips.
"Master! You're a big pervert! Sister said that a girl's body cannot be touched casually by a man, not even her face or hands!" Zhan Tai Ruo Mei said with her head tilted up, her expression serious.
"Uh...?" Lu Fan was immediately embarrassed!
"This child...!" Jiang Ruo Xin, who was nearby, also didn't know what to say.
"Alright! Master bought you a few outfits, see if you like them!" Lu Fan hurriedly took out the outfits to ease the awkwardness. It seemed he needed to control his mouth better next time.
...
In a small restaurant next to the clinic, Lu Fan, Jiang Ruo Xin, and Zhan Tai Ruo Mei were eating. Although the restaurant wasn't large, the environment and dishes were quite good. The three of them ate happily.
"Ruo Mei! Your medical skills are already very impressive. Do you... want to learn martial arts?" Lu Fan suddenly asked. The little figure in Zhan Tai Ruo Mei's sea of consciousness had always shocked Lu Fan. He wanted to know if Zhan Tai Ruo Mei had an absolute talent for cultivation.
"If Master is willing to teach me martial arts, I will learn!" Zhan Tai Ruo Mei seemed uninterested in martial arts, but she didn't dislike it either. So, she said indifferently.
"That's good! Master will stay tonight and teach you how to cultivate!" Lu Fan nodded.
"That's wonderful, Xiao Fan! After dinner, I'll go book a hotel," Jiang Ruo Xin said eagerly from the side.
The three of them ate and chatted. Lu Fan also asked about matters at the academy, as he hadn't lectured for a while due to being busy.
However, Jiang Ruo Xin happily said that the lecturing duties had been taken over by Little Ruo Mei. Zhan Tai Ruo Mei frequently returned to the academy to explain difficult cases in traditional Chinese medicine. This had shocked those so-called experts and professors, as many of the things she discussed were unheard of by them.
In the evening, Zhan Tai Ruo Mei, Jiang Ruo Xin, and Lu Fan entered a star-rated hotel. They occupied a presidential suite, which was extremely luxurious.