"King of the Underworld?"
The two words successfully caused Feng Xing's expression to shift.
His eyelids twitched involuntarily.
The King of the Underworld of Xiyou Continent held a noble status; a mere stomp of his foot could shake the entire Li Kingdom.
Such a figure was actually Xin Xin's father, and he had an intricate relationship with the Master.
Feng Xing subconsciously lowered his gaze to his own hands.
His cultivation had only just reached the Nascent Soul stage, far inferior to Si Jianye.
At this moment, Feng Xing suddenly felt insignificant.
With his current cultivation, he was far from enough to protect the Master.
However, after a moment, Feng Xing's gaze turned resolute.
As long as the Master needed him, he would wholeheartedly assist! Even if his cultivation was not high, as long as he could help the Master, he would be content!
The Zhenguo Duke's Mansion.
Feng Qingcheng mobilized all of the Feng family's forces to search in secret.
She was convinced that Feng Ninghe, fearing retribution after committing murder, had fled.
Feng Ninghe was not in the mansion, and no one dared to speak out in her defense against Feng Qingcheng's slander.
The Feng family elders, fearing offense to the Sect Master of the Xianren Sect, dared not speak further and allowed Feng Qingcheng to search.
In a short period, the news of Feng Ninghe murdering Di Wenbin and fleeing spread throughout the entire Li Kingdom.
When the news reached Bai Niannian, she suddenly stood up and shook her head vehemently, "Sister Feng is not that kind of person. Her conduct has always been upright and honorable, so how could she have murdered someone and fled?"
Madam Bai looked up at her, her gaze falling upon Bai Niannian. "Lord Wang Zhao and Feng Qingcheng witnessed this event with their own eyes, and now even the Sect Master of the Xianren Sect has personally arrived. Our Bai family must not get involved in this matter."
Getting involved would bring no benefit to the Bai family.
Especially since the Sect Master of the Xianren Sect had appeared at the Feng family because of this incident.
Bai Niannian bit her lip, her expression complex. "Feng Qingcheng and she already have animosity. Sister Feng's whereabouts are unknown, and the only way to ascertain the truth is to wait for her to appear. But now the Feng family is even offering a hefty reward for Sister Feng. If she dares to show herself, she will surely be crushed by a single palm from the Sect Master of the Xianren Sect."
She refused to believe that such a valiant and heroic woman would flee out of fear of punishment.
Feng Ninghe would have exacted revenge on the spot if she had a grievance; there was no need to kill someone in secret.
There might be some misunderstanding involved.
Bai Hongyu's brows furrowed slightly, his face etched with a hint of seriousness. "Miss Feng also has the King of the Underworld behind her. The Sect Master of the Xianren Sect may not be able to harm her."
For a woman like Feng Ninghe to perish just like this would be too much of a pity.
Bai Niannian seemed to recall something and nodded repeatedly. "Indeed, Sister Feng has a close relationship with the King of the Underworld. I believe with such a powerful backing, even if something happened, she wouldn't flee."
Madam Bai glanced at her son and daughter and explained softly, "Whether it's the King of the Underworld or the Xianren Sect, neither is someone our Bai family can afford to offend. It is best for our Bai family to remain uninvolved."
The truth of the matter had not yet been made public.
It was not appropriate for the Bai family to interfere.
Bai Niannian bit her lip and remained silent, having already made up her mind.
She would go and find Sister Feng, understand the whole story, and see if there was anything she could do to help.
In the Medicine Valley.
Si Xin Xin played until she was tired before finally stopping.
Feng Ninghe sat in the pavilion, perusing a book.
Di Wenbin's remnant soul, hidden within the spatial jade bracelet, showed no signs of awakening. She hoped to glean more useful clues from the books.
Seeing Feng Ninghe reading, Si Xin Xin quietly sat beside her, with no intention of disturbing her.
"Time to eat!"
Only when Old Man Xu's voice reached her ears did Feng Ninghe put down the book.
She then noticed Si Xin Xin, who had been quietly playing beside her.
Looking at the little figure before her with her bright, large eyes, her heart melted.
Feng Ninghe proactively picked up Si Xin Xin and walked forward with her. "Xin Xin, let's go eat. Mommy will let you taste the food in the Medicine Valley."
Si Xin Xin nodded obediently. Mentioning food, her eyes clearly lit up.
"Daddy, let's eat together!"
Si Xin Xin did not forget to wave to Si Jianye, who was standing nearby.
At the dinner table.
Everyone gathered together.
Axi ate with gusto, shoveling food into his mouth and constantly praising, "I never expected the food here to be so delicious."
The cook in the Medicine Valley was personally hired by Feng Ninghe.
Someone she deemed worthy was naturally no ordinary cook.
Si Jianye's brows furrowed slightly.
Since spending more time with Feng Ninghe, his disposition seemed to be subtly changing.
He was accustomed to being alone, and even his meals were never taken with so many people.
But now, he found this lively atmosphere to be quite pleasant.
Feng Xing's gaze occasionally fell upon Si Jianye, with a hint of appraisal in his eyes...
That night.
Feng Ninghe strolled through the Medicine Valley with Si Xin Xin.
The Medicine Valley was planted with precious medicinal herbs, and at night, it attracted countless fireflies.
"Mommy, the Medicine Valley is so beautiful. I want to stay in the Medicine Valley with Mommy and Daddy forever."
Si Xin Xin blinked her watery, grape-like eyes, a hint of longing in their depths.
A happy reunion of the family of three was her greatest aspiration.
Feng Ninghe said softly, "Once Mommy finishes handling her affairs, we will stay in the Medicine Valley permanently."
She and Xin Xin were enough.
As for Si Jianye, the cheap daddy, he could go wherever he pleased.
Xin Xin and Si Jianye had spent five years together and were already accustomed to Si Jianye's presence.
It would take quite some time for Xin Xin to forget this cheap daddy.
Later, as if remembering something, Feng Ninghe specifically said, "Xin Xin, Mommy will be leaving the Medicine Valley in a couple of days. There are some important matters that need to be attended to. While I'm away, you will temporarily stay with the King of the Underworld."
She knew that trouble would only increase in the coming days.
For safety's sake, it was best for Xin Xin to be with Si Jianye.
She had to admit that Si Jianye took very good care of Xin Xin; he was a qualified father.
Mentioning Si Jianye, she subconsciously turned her gaze to look around.
Not far away, a solitary figure stood quietly.
With a wave of his hand, countless twinkling fireflies appeared behind him.
"Daddy is so amazing! He can summon so many fireflies!"
Si Xin Xin's dark pupils were filled with light as she excitedly rushed towards Si Jianye.
The small figure ran wildly across the grass.
The man's chiseled face shed its usual coolness, replaced by a hint of warmth.
In the shadows.
Feng Xing watched all of this quietly.
It was as if sand had gotten into his eyes, causing them to ache. He couldn't help but rub them.
Seeing the Master and his 'family of three' playing happily, he felt a sense of relief.
His greatest wish was for the Master to be happy and fulfilled.
Yet, for some reason, his heart felt inexplicably sore.
After a moment, Feng Xing picked up his indescribable emotions and turned to leave.
As long as the Master was happy, he was happy!
In just three days, the situation in the Li Kingdom had undergone earth-shattering changes.
The Zhenguo Duke's Mansion.
A servant stood trembling before Feng Qingcheng, reporting, "Second Miss, there is no trace of the Eldest Miss."