Jun Fei'er had always assumed that Zefang was Xiao Man's son, and that the important person Xiao Man spoke of must be Zefang's mother. She couldn't find the right words to comfort her at the moment, but cultivators had long lives, and time could heal all wounds. She believed that as time passed, Xiao Man would forget those unpleasant past events.
"It's all in the past. Those who are alive must look forward. Aren't you worried about your son? If you don't cultivate diligently, how will you return to your son's side?"
"What face do I have to see him?" Xiao Man covered her face with her hand. "If he knew that I was the one who caused his death..."
Jun Fei'er had never seen Xiao Man so vulnerable. She patted her shoulder, "I know it's difficult for you now, and you shouldn't be too hard on yourself. I believe you didn't mean to harm him, and even if he knew the truth, he wouldn't blame you. You need to try to forgive yourself and reconcile with yourself."
Xiao Man took a deep breath, "I can't do it."
"It's okay if you can't do it now. Take your time, don't rush. One day, you will be able to do it." Jun Fei'er put a piece of meat into Xiao Man's mouth, "Here, eat your fill, and perhaps you'll feel better."
Xiao Man didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She couldn't swallow the meat, nor could she spit it out. After a moment, out of consideration for not wasting food, she chewed the meat and swallowed it.
"That's right. No matter how difficult or unacceptable something is, if you chew it thoroughly, you can swallow it." Jun Fei'er stroked Xiao Man's head, "You are the disciple with the best talent I've ever seen, and you are my only disciple. I hope you can go further and higher on the path of cultivation."
"Master, I..."
"Xiao Qin, I believe in you." Jun Fei'er said earnestly, "From the first time I met you, I couldn't help but believe in you. In the secret realm, even though your cultivation was not as good as mine, just by looking into your eyes, I felt that you were trustworthy. Moreover, I know that there is nothing you cannot do, except for what you don't want to do!"
"Thank you, Master."
Lu Qing sat on a large tree at the entrance of the Dong Yue Forest, his gaze sweeping over everyone entering. He had thought about it for a long time and still felt it necessary to verify things himself, otherwise, he couldn't rest easy.
"Why are we waiting here?" Mu Qi kicked the tree trunk. "I want to go with them."
Yue Ran glanced at him, "If you want to go, then go. No one is stopping you."
"You..." Mu Qi gritted his teeth, "Don't think that just because you became sworn brothers with Xiao Qin, you can monopolize her. She is my friend too."
"You are just her friend, but I am her brother!"
"I want to be her brother too!"
"My second brother isn't accepting any more brothers." Yue Ran crossed his arms behind his head, leaning against the tree trunk. Through the gaps in the leaves, he looked up at the sky and unexpectedly spotted someone else in the tree. The person's expression was indifferent, his face devoid of emotion, as if nothing could move him. Su Dan Fiction Network.
Yue Ran sat up and stared intently at Lu Qing in the tree.
"Yue Ran, what are you looking at?"
"There's someone in the tree."
Mu Qi followed Yue Ran's gaze and indeed saw someone sitting in the tree. He was wearing a green robe. If it weren't for his sharp eyesight, he wouldn't have noticed him. "Who are you?"
Lu Qing's gaze remained fixed on the entrance. "I'm waiting for someone here."
"Oh, we're waiting for someone too." Yue Ran said. Hearing this, he lay back down. He didn't sense any hostility from the other party, so there was no need to stir up trouble.
Mu Qi's gaze fell on Lu Qing. After a moment, he asked, "Are you Lu Qing?"
Lu Qing was somewhat surprised. Someone here recognized him, and it was a young man. "You've mistaken me for someone else."
"Mistaken you for someone else?" Mu Qi scratched his head uncertainly. He had only seen Lu Qing once, and perhaps too much time had passed, leading to the mistake.
Mu Qi looked at Lu Qing for another two glances and then sat down beside him. Diao Han had always been a qualified bodyguard and never left his master's side.
"Diao Han, did you sense his presence?" Mu Qi asked in a low voice.
"No."
"Is his cultivation higher than yours?" Mu Qi's eyes held a hint of wariness. He didn't know the other party's identity or cultivation level. If the other party were to attack suddenly, they might not even have the ability to fight back.
"This subordinate cannot see through his cultivation. Either his cultivation is higher than this subordinate's, or he possesses a treasure that hides his cultivation." Mu Qi was somewhat worried, "I don't know when Xiao Qin and the others will return."
"Today is the day of the hunt. As disciples of the Seven Sects, they will definitely enter the Dong Yue Forest. We just need to wait here." Diao Han couldn't understand what Mu Qi was thinking. In his opinion, no matter how outstanding Xiao Man was, she was just here. There were too many outstanding individuals in the noble families and sects, and Xiao Man's cultivation was simply not enough.
"How much longer do we have to wait? I don't like the feeling of waiting."
"You usually wait for seventy-seven forty-nine days for alchemy. You can endure it now, so there shouldn't be a problem."
"I used to think waiting was nothing, but now I feel that waiting is tormenting." Mu Qi looked at Yue Ran. Even though he and Yue Ran were like fire and water, under Xiao Man's mediation, they could actually get along so peacefully.
"If only Xiao Qin were a girl," Mu Qi said abruptly, "If she were a girl, I would marry her."
"Stop dreaming. If she were a girl, she would definitely be my wife. How could it be your turn!" Yue Ran opened his eyes, "Besides, with your small physique, can you beat my second brother?"
"I won't hit her, but I'll beat you to death!" Mu Qi immediately lunged forward and stepped on Yue Ran's stomach. Yue Ran's eyes were about to pop out from the pain. He grabbed Mu Qi's ankle and flung him into the tree, eliciting a pained cry.
Diao Han watched the two fighting again. He wanted to help, but he was no longer Yue Ran's match. Even though his realm was lower, he was indeed from a combat-oriented family!
Diao Han tried several times but couldn't separate the two. Instead, he took several punches. He finally gave up and stood to the side, watching them attack each other like sworn enemies, which gave him a headache.
"Young Master Xiao Qin, please come back soon."
Lu Qing glanced at the two who were fighting fiercely below the tree, looking quite disgusted. He flicked a pill with his finger, and it instantly dissipated into the air. The two, who had been fighting with great gusto, suddenly collapsed and couldn't get up.
Yue Ran tried to stand up, but for some reason, his body felt weak and he couldn't move at all. Even his inner energy had disappeared. He glared resentfully at Mu Qi, "Despicable! If you can't beat me, you resort to poison!"