Feng Ninghe hadn't expected to taste Feng Yi's pastries here.
After some time apart, she found herself missing everyone from Xuanzhou Continent dearly.
"Mother, this is what I carefully prepared for you."
Si Xin Xin's small face was beaming with a smile, her eyes filled with anticipation. "I didn't dare to eat this plate of pastries. I was afraid if I ate them all, you wouldn't have any left."
The familiar pastries melted in her mouth, soft and delicious.
Even Feng Ninghe couldn't help but praise them, her heart warming at that moment. "Xin Xin, the pastries taste wonderful. I haven't had Feng Yi's pastries in a long time, and I do miss them."
Seeing her enjoyment, Si Xin Xin's smile grew warmer. "Mother, you eat these first. I have more."
"What about Father?"
Suddenly, a familiar male voice sounded from the side.
Si Jian Ye had appeared at the doorway at some point, his gaze falling upon the two in front of him.
Si Xin Xin blinked her bright eyes and offered the small plate of pastries again. "Father, you try some too."
The man didn't hesitate. His long, handsome fingers casually picked up a pastry and tasted it, his gaze unconsciously shifting towards Feng Ninghe.
Feng Ninghe was savoring the taste, the familiar flavor bringing a touch of fondness to her heart.
The man's intense, dark eyes, however, were fixed on her tender red lips.
The red lips before him were soft and delicious, a feast for the eyes.
Compared to the pastries, it was this pair of red lips that held his interest more.
Feng Ninghe noticed the man's gaze immediately.
For some reason, she found his stare uncomfortable, and the scene from the previous night involuntarily flashed through her mind...
Her cheeks instantly flushed hot...
She quickly lowered her gaze, discreetly popping a pastry into her mouth, doing her best to mask her discomfort.
The plate of pastries was finished quickly.
Feng Ninghe's mood also smoothed out unintentionally.
"Mother, I want to ride the swing. Will you push me?"
As she spoke, the little pigtails on Si Xin Xin's head bounced with excitement, and she unhesitatingly hopped onto the swing.
Feng Ninghe didn't hesitate. She stood behind her and gently pushed the swing.
Si Jian Ye casually crossed his arms over his chest, a faint smile in his eyes, watching everything quietly.
This scene of tranquil years and harmonious family life was precisely what he had longed for.
It was a pity...
He knew that such peaceful days would soon be shattered.
Once that man left the ice pond, they would no longer have such peaceful days.
As if struck by a thought, Feng Ninghe turned to the man beside her. "Regarding the human puppet dens, I think we could ask the academy for assistance in dealing with this matter. What do you think?"
The academy had many disciples.
If the academy could be persuaded to intervene, it would save them a lot of trouble.
The man did not refuse, his eyes showing a hint of contemplation. "The Dragon Domain has already been infiltrated with human puppets in various places without people realizing it. With our own strength, it is difficult to root out all these puppet dens. Combining everyone's efforts would be the best course of action."
Upon receiving his affirmation, Feng Ninghe laid out her thoughts. "I have a plan. I will go find Pu Yin. It would be most appropriate for her to handle this matter."
Pu Yin held great prestige and was highly trusted by the disciples of the Strongest Academy. Even other academies showed her deference.
If she were to step forward, she would surely gain everyone's cooperation.
"But how will we know where the human puppet dens are located?"
Feng Ninghe looked up at the man beside her, a flicker of doubt in her heart.
Someone had taken great pains to hide human puppets throughout the entire Dragon Domain, so they would not be easily discovered by others.
Si Jian Ye casually took out a map from his robes and handed it to her. "This map marks the locations of some of the human puppets. These are what I can sense for now."
Feng Ninghe lowered her gaze to the map.
The map was densely marked, indicating an immeasurable number of human puppets.
Her pupils contracted involuntarily, a hint of surprise appearing in her eyes. "These are only some of them?"
In response to her question, the man nodded generously.
Feng Ninghe secretly broke into a cold sweat at that moment.
Just from the markings on the map, one could sense the vast number of human puppets.
And yet, these were not even all the human puppet dens.
Xiao Zhao, who had been listening intently, blinked his clear blue eyes and asked in a low voice, "What would happen if we didn't deal with these human puppets?"
Si Jian Ye's eyes darkened, a subtle light creeping onto his face, and his voice deepened. "If the Dragon Domain falls, the Xuanzhou Continent will not be spared. If we do not deal with this matter, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Feng Ninghe did not wish to encounter a repeat of the scene where human puppets, following a broken barrier, entered the Lin Kingdom.
She furrowed her brows and carefully put away the map. "I will go find Pu Yin immediately and ask her to handle this as soon as possible. Even if that man cannot leave the ice pond for a while, these hidden dangers must be dealt with quickly."
"Miss Feng."
At that moment, a familiar female voice sounded.
Pu Yin entered from outside, carrying a food box. A hint of warmth graced her heroic face. "I brought some medicinal cuisine to visit you."
Speak of the devil, Pu Yin's arrival saved her a trip.
Feng Ninghe put down what she was doing and walked towards Pu Yin. "You've come at the perfect time. We were just talking about you."
"Oh?"
Pu Yin's gaze fell upon her with great interest. "What were you discussing?"
Feng Ninghe didn't rush to speak. Instead, she gestured for Pu Yin to enter the house. "Let's go inside and talk."
Pu Yin followed her into the house without hesitation.
They all sat down, and Pu Yin took out the medicinal cuisine from the food box. "I specifically ordered this medicinal cuisine. The ingredients are very nourishing. You should eat it first, and we can talk about other things later."
Feng Ninghe calmly accepted the medicinal cuisine and began to eat.
The medicinal cuisine had a rich, mellow flavor, with a hint of the unique taste of medicinal herbs.
She was surprised that medicinal cuisine could taste so delicious.
Immediately, she praised softly, "Sister Pu Yin, the medicinal cuisine tastes truly excellent. Although it uses a lot of medicinal ingredients, the flavor is exceptionally sweet and rich."
Seeing her enjoyment, Pu Yin said dismissively, "If you like it, I'll have them make more and send it over. The chefs at the Strongest Academy will definitely not disappoint you."
Si Xin Xin blinked her bright eyes, a hint of expectation on her small face. "Can the chefs here make anything?"
Understanding her thoughts, Pu Yin readily nodded. "Yes, the chefs here can make anything. Just tell me what you want to eat."
Upon hearing about delicious food, Si Xin Xin eagerly dashed off.
Before leaving, she didn't forget to take Xiao Zhao with her, muttering as she went, "Xiao Zhao, I haven't eaten anything good in a long time. Let's go quickly and see what delicious things there are!"