Although Shen Xiaoyan's words were a bit harsh, when they truly thought about it and looked at the scene before them, they really felt that Shen Xiaoyan was quite right.
A flicker of anger flashed in Bai Ge'er's eyes. He wanted to retort to Shen Xiaoyan, but looking at Shen Xiaoyan's slightly raised chin, exquisite features, fair skin, and a fiery red dress, coupled with hair as black as ink, Bai Ge'er's heart couldn't help but pound.
He truly had to admit that this was even more stunning than the first time he saw Na Muzhong.
After gazing at Shen Xiaoyan for a while, Bai Ge'er reluctantly averted his eyes.
"I wonder what this young lady's name is, where she's from? And what's her relationship with Yizixie?"
Shen Xiaoyan's expression turned cold upon hearing this. "Who I am and where I come from have nothing to do with you. Yizixie, with a pack of mad dogs crying over there, won't you think of a solution?"
Yizixie didn't look at Bai Ge'er again. He pointed in another direction and said, "Since there are mad dogs, it's better if we avoid them. Let's go this way. We've been tired all day and should rest properly."
Bai Ge'er looked at Yizixie with deep hatred. He took a deep breath and felt as if he had come alive.
"Since you're back, you should go see the Sect Master first," Bai Ge'er called from behind.
Yizixie's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this, but he showed no outward reaction. He continued to walk forward with steady steps.
As Shen Xiaoyan's figure receded further, Bai Ge'er felt a pang of loss.
A sharp-featured person standing behind Bai Ge'er stepped forward, bowed, and said obsequiously, "Senior Brother Bai Ge'er has always focused on cultivation and has never paid attention to such trivial matters. He has seen very few female disciples, so naturally he doesn't understand what women like nowadays, hehe..."
Although Bai Ge'er hadn't spoken, he had been listening to the man speak.
Unexpectedly, the man started laughing as he spoke and stopped talking.
Bai Ge'er knew that this person was waiting for him to offer some reward. But today, he was in a bad mood and suddenly didn't want to give anything.
He had reached this point in his life. Did he still need to pay any rewards for what he wanted to do?
If that were the case, why would he have worked so hard all these years?
The more he thought about it, the lower Bai Ge'er's oppressive aura became.
The sharp-featured man sensed that Bai Ge'er was on the verge of anger and trembled with fear. This was truly terrible luck.
He had come up hoping to gain favor, but unexpectedly ran into a wall?
"Uh, Senior Brother Bai Ge'er, I didn't mean that just now. My mind just went blank for a moment, hehehe."
"And have you remembered now?" Bai Ge'er's tone was slightly cool.
"I've remembered. What I wanted to say was..."
"With Senior Brother Bai Ge'er's current status in the sect, which woman wouldn't be tempted?"
"If they aren't tempted, it can only mean they're foolish, don't you think?"
Listening to the sharp-featured man's fawning words, Bai Ge'er frowned.
Shen Xiaoyan and the others followed Yizixie to his courtyard. After a hasty dinner, Shen Xiaoyan and the others returned to their respective rooms.
After entering the room, Shen Xiaoyan pulled Zheng Wei into the spatial realm.
The time difference between the spatial realm and the outside was significant. Although only a day had passed outside, nearly a year had gone by in the spatial realm.
When Shen Xiaoyan entered, Luoluo and Xiaorongrong were eating dinner with Sanshengzi.
The meal was prepared by Ruanruan.
Although Ruanruan was only a little over two years old, she had already learned everything she should have and could do everything she should.
This was also why Shen Xiaoyan was not worried at all about leaving them in the spatial realm.
Ruanruan and the other two, seeing their father and mother, immediately ran up with smiling faces.
Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei hugged the small figures in their arms and walked back to the dining table.
After finishing the meal with the children and cleaning up the dishes, they were stopped by Ruanruan and the other two, who said they had something to say.
Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei exchanged glances, seeing the confusion in each other's eyes.
Sitting around the table again, Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei watched the three children sitting upright opposite them, waiting for them to speak.
Ruanruan wanted to speak, but was stopped by Zheng He.
Zheng He stood up from his wooden chair, took a few steps forward, and then spoke:
"Mom and Dad, we know that you kept us in the spatial realm for our safety. There are indeed many benefits in the spatial realm, cultivation is fast, and life is leisurely. But, we can't stay here forever, can we?"
Shen Xiaoyan instinctively retorted, "How can you say we'll keep you here forever? He'er, you also know that the time in this spatial realm is very different from the time outside. Not much time has actually passed outside. When your bodies grow a bit more, I'll let you out. What do you say?"
Zheng Wei also said, "Although your thoughts don't match your appearance, you don't want to be treated as monsters, right? You must have heard the saying that anomalies are bound to have a reason. Your bodies are too small now. Please wait a bit longer, okay?"
Zheng He looked back at Ruanruan and Zheng Jiang. Seeing them nod, he said, "Alright then, we can wait a bit longer. But when we turn three, you must let us out."
Shen Xiaoyan wanted to say more, but was stopped by Zheng Wei.
Zheng Wei walked to Zheng He's side, squatted down, looked directly at Zheng He, and said in a very serious tone, "Your father keeps his word. After your third birthday, your mother and I will no longer restrict you."
Although Shen Xiaoyan still wanted to say something, Zheng Wei had already agreed to the children. She couldn't let her own reluctance continue to restrain the children, nor could she allow Zheng Wei, as a father, to break his word.
Clearly, Zheng He and the other two also knew Shen Xiaoyan's personality. Therefore, after Zheng Wei agreed, the three children's gazes all turned to Shen Xiaoyan.
Shen Xiaoyan looked at their expectant eyes. Even though she had a thousand words to say, they all disappeared down her throat.
Maintaining a light smile, she nodded at the three children, and received their cheers.
Watching the three children run off together, playing with Old Black, Heizi, and Baibai in the distance, Shen Xiaoyan also smiled with satisfaction.
She couldn't protect her children her whole life. They had to fly on their own.
Just like back then, she had always wanted to keep Shen Xiaoming behind her, but he had secretly run away on his own and suffered so much harm.
If she had known it would turn out that way, she would have preferred to let go and let him fly.
When Zheng Wei turned around, he saw Shen Xiaoyan's face with a hint of melancholy.
After a moment of thought, Zheng Wei knew what Shen Xiaoyan was thinking. He walked over, hugged Shen Xiaoyan, and whispered comfortingly, "Don't think about the past anymore. Once things here are settled, we'll travel around together and see how different the Saint Spirit Continent and Great Chu are."
Hearing Zheng Wei say this, Shen Xiaoyan obediently nodded, but her heart wasn't entirely convinced.
More often than not, plans were no match for changes. Who knew when things here would be over?
They still had a lot to do. If they didn't mention it, it didn't mean it didn't exist.
After staying in the spatial realm for a few days, Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei left the realm with the antidote prepared by Luoluo.
Because the room was not lit, everything was dark. Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei didn't say much. The two lay on the bed, talking intermittently, and the sky brightened without them realizing it.
After the two had washed up, there was a knock on the door.
Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei exchanged glances. Without looking, they knew it had to be Yizixie at the door.
Having lived together for several years, this was the first time Yizixie had been so anxious. It was understandable, after all, his mother was still lying in bed.
Shen Xiaoyan walked over and opened the door, indeed seeing Yizixie standing at the door, looking as if he had something to say but couldn't.
"Don't just stand there foolishly. Maybe you can have breakfast with your aunt later."
Although Shen Xiaoyan's words had some exaggeration, they were indirectly telling Yizixie that she was fully confident she could wake up Yin Susu soon.
Yizixie was not a fool. Even though he was anxious, he still understood Shen Xiaoyan's meaning.
His face, which had been filled with unease, was instantly replaced by surprise. He turned around and quickly followed Shen Xiaoyan away.
They arrived at Yimao Dun's courtyard again. As soon as they entered the room, they saw Yimao Dun rush up. "Madam Shen, how is it? The antidote..."
Shen Xiaoyan looked at Yimao Dun, who wanted to ask but dared not, his expression filled with hope yet tinged with fear of disappointment. Shen Xiaoyan couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
She remembered the time she had been unconscious.
Was Zheng Wei like this back then?
Shen Xiaoyan's sudden silence made Yimao Dun's heart clench. He asked nervously, "Is there... something wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan suddenly came back to her senses and quickly explained, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I just remembered some past events. It has nothing to do with your wife."
Saying this, Shen Xiaoyan collected her thoughts and quickly walked to the bedside.
When she saw Yin Susu's face clearly, even Shen Xiaoyan, an outsider, was startled.
After only one night, how could Yin Susu look as if a year had passed?
Her face, which had already been grayish-blue yesterday, now carried the pallor of death.
Yin Susu's condition reminded Shen Xiaoyan of zombies from her previous life.
If it weren't for the fact that there were no zombies in this world and Yin Susu had no other symptoms besides her complexion, she would have thought Yin Susu had been infected with a zombie virus.
Even if she wasn't a zombie, Yin Susu's condition was not optimistic.
Seeing Shen Xiaoyan's expression become increasingly serious, Yizixie, who had followed them in, also had a solemn expression.
Although they placed their hope in Shen Xiaoyan, he hadn't forgotten that Shen Xiaoyan had said that even if the poison was detoxified today, Yin Susu still had the蛊 (gu) within her.