Looking at the fruit wine before her, Feng Ninghe offered a radiant smile and accepted it casually, "Alright, then I won't be polite."
The other juniors of the Feng family also quickly took out their prepared food, "Eldest Miss, these are pastries I made myself. Please keep them for the journey."
"Eldest Miss, these embroidered shoes were sewn by me. I don't know if you'll like them..."
In just a moment, Feng Ninghe's spatial jade bracelet was filled to the brim.
She quickly took a step back, looking at everyone with overwhelming gratitude, "I appreciate all your kindness."
The Grand Elder's face was filled with a smile as he looked at her earnestly, "Ning girl, take care."
These simple words held countless meanings.
Feng Ninghe nodded generously, a surge of emotion rising within her as her gaze fell upon the Feng family members again.
She had not expected the Feng family to see her off on this journey.
At the same time, she understood that it was her improved cultivation that had given the Feng family hope, which was why they treated her with such respect.
Meanwhile, two carriages simultaneously stopped at the entrance of the Zhenguo Duke's mansion.
Seeing Feng Ninghe step out of the mansion, Su Hongxiu slowly disembarked from his carriage. His green attire accentuated his tall and straight figure, and his face, as gentle as jade, shone with a captivating luster.
From the other carriage.
Si Xin Xin lifted a corner of the carriage curtain with her tender little hand, her eyes landing on Su Hongxiu. Her bright eyes held a scrutinizing gaze as she uttered in a crisp, girlish voice, "Daddy, is he the one trying to poach?"
Si Jian Ye, seated beside her, nodded calmly, his gaze deepening slightly.
Su Hongxiu strode towards Feng Ninghe, his gentle voice as pleasing as a clear spring, "I have prepared excellent tea in the carriage. If Miss Feng doesn't mind, would you care to try some?"
"Mother!"
Before Feng Ninghe could respond, a childish voice called out from not far away.
Si Xin Xin nimbly jumped off the carriage, her young face brimming with smiles, and quickly ran towards Feng Ninghe.
"Mother, Xin Xin has prepared delicious food for you, it's in the carriage, come up quickly!"
Si Xin Xin extended her hand and took her large one.
Looking at the young face before her, Feng Ninghe broke into a smile, allowing Xin Xin to lead her into the carriage.
Inside the carriage.
Si Jian Ye watched the scene quietly, the corners of his thin lips curling upwards, his mood significantly improving.
Su Hongxiu raised his sword-like eyebrows, a hint of surprise in his eyes, his expression subtly shifting.
He hadn't expected the little child to win over Miss Feng in just a few words.
After a moment, he regained his composure and quickly returned to the carriage.
The group set off, several carriages traveling in a grand procession.
Inside the carriage, Si Xin Xin took out a fruit and looked at her expectantly, "Mother, this is a fruit unique to Xiyou Continent. Is it sweet?"
Feng Ninghe did not hesitate, taking the fruit and tasting it.
The fruit was sweet, and a dense spiritual energy spread through her mouth.
This fruit was unlike ordinary fruits; its rich spiritual energy aided in the absorption of spiritual power.
Her eyes immediately lit up, and she nodded with slight satisfaction, "The fruit is very sweet, and the spiritual energy it contains is very potent. It's quite good."
Seeing that she liked it, Si Xin Xin curved her lips into a sweet smile and casually offered more fruits, "Mother, I have many more. Eat more if you like them!"
Si Jian Ye, also in the carriage, cast his gaze upon her, his deep eyes holding an indescribable meaning.
A carrier pigeon flew through the carriage curtain and landed on his arm.
He casually took down the note tied to the pigeon's leg.
Seeing the pigeon, Si Xin Xin instinctively leaned closer, her gaze falling on the note, "Daddy, what does the note say?"
Si Jian Ye casually put away the note and replied softly, "It's from my master. He's celebrating his birthday, and he wants us to return to Xiyou Continent."
Si Xin Xin's bright eyes flickered with a hint of light as she thought of something, "Daddy, can we bring Mother back to Xiyou Continent? I believe the Immortal Venerable will want to meet Mother!"
Over the years, the Immortal Venerable had worried a lot about Si Jian Ye's marriage, but he had shown no interest in those alluring women.
Si Xin Xin also disliked women who tried to curry favor with her.
If the Immortal Venerable knew of Feng Ninghe's existence, he would be overjoyed.
Looking at the expectant face before him, Si Jian Ye slowly raised his eyes and turned his gaze to Feng Ninghe, "Bringing her back to Xiyou Continent is not a problem. The problem is whether she will have the time to go to Xiyou Continent."
Feng Ninghe still had to go to Jinling. If she went to Xiyou Continent, it would delay her journey.
Si Xin Xin raised her small head, her young face showing a hint of seriousness, "Mother, Xin Xin knows you have important matters to attend to in Jinling. It won't be too late to go to Xiyou Continent after you've handled everything."
Her maturity was inexplicably touching.
Feng Ninghe instinctively reached out and gently stroked her head, her eyes filled with tenderness.
Si Jian Ye glanced at the sky and said in a low, husky voice, "Xin Xin, if we go to Jinling, we will be late to return to Xiyou Continent and will not be able to wish my master a happy birthday."
Si Xin Xin's young face instantly creased tightly. As if thinking of something, she quickly chimed in, "Daddy, why don't you go back to Xiyou Continent first, and I'll go to Jinling with Mother."
As soon as she spoke, Si Jian Ye raised his sword-like eyebrows and let out a muffled hum, shooting her a cold glance.
"Xin Xin, what help can you provide in Jinling? What if someone uses you as a threat to force Feng Ninghe to comply?"
His cold voice fell.
Si Xin Xin bit her lip and remained silent.
Seeing Si Xin Xin's extremely wronged expression, Feng Ninghe smiled and casually took Xin Xin's small hand, "Xin Xin, as long as others don't know your relationship with me, no one will harm you. However, this journey is fraught with danger, and I'm afraid I won't be able to spare the attention to look after you."
This child's father is the King of Hell. Anyone who dares to harm her is tired of living, though accidents are not impossible.
Even if it meant sacrificing her own life, Feng Ninghe would protect this child's safety, but she did not want Xin Xin to have any accidents.
With the Immortal Venerable's birthday approaching, either Si Xin Xin or Si Jian Ye must return to Xiyou Continent first.
Although she was reluctant to part with her mother, she understood the pros and cons of the situation. She didn't want to be a burden, let alone a burden to her mother. It would be better to go back first and then find her mother.
Daddy could keep an eye on the person trying to poach her while he was by Mother's side.
Thinking this, Si Xin Xin's eyes flickered, and she quickly said, "Then I'll go back to Xiyou Continent first, and Daddy will go to Jinling with Mother!"
*
Jinling, Immortal Sect.
In a spacious room.
Di Yang was wiping a spirit tablet.
Creak—
The room door was gently pushed open.
Feng Qingcheng, followed by several disciples of the Immortal Sect, saw the dejected Di Yang and spoke first, "Sect Leader Di, I have made all the arrangements. As long as that woman sets foot in Jinling, she will not leave alive!"