Ye Lingling looked at the yellow flower in front of her.
Her eyes blinked innocently, full of pure confusion.
"Why does Lingling have to eat flowers? Flowers don't taste good."
Lin Feng squatted down and gently patted Ye Lingling's head.
Smiling, he said:
"Lingling, listen to me. You don't need to actually eat it, just lightly suck on the stamen like a bee.
What's inside this flower is much sweeter than honey, even tastier than the candy you usually eat~"
Ye Lingling looked at Lin Feng, her cheeks turning a little red. She tugged at the corner of her clothes.
"Oh… Lingling understands~"
Ye Mother watched the scene thoughtfully.
With Lin Feng's help, Ye Lingling absorbed the essence of the Qiluo Tulip.
To Ye Mother's astonishment, a golden light began to radiate from Ye Lingling's body.
Accompanied by a rich tulip fragrance—noble and pure.
The golden glow sparkled and gradually intensified.
Soon, to everyone's delight, Ye Lingling opened her eyes.
Her once-childlike face now carried a trace of nobility and transcendence.
"Uncle big brother, Lingling feels really good. Do you have more of that flower?"
Lin Feng's mouth twitched. Did she just try to call him 'Uncle'?
He glanced at Ye Wanqing, who was looking up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, and clicked his tongue silently.
He patted Ye Lingling's little head:
"Big brother doesn't have any more. I already gave it to Lingling."
"Oh~ Thank you, big brother."
Ye Lingling smiled sweetly and enjoyed the warm hand on her head, her eyes gleaming with contentment.
Ye Mother looked at the Nine-Heart Begonia in her palm, her expression complex:
"I can feel that Lingling's Nine-Heart Begonia has changed. That bloodline restriction is no longer manifesting in her.
In fact, it feels like her spirit has evolved—its essence far surpasses the original Nine-Heart Begonia.
Immortal herbs truly are miraculous.
Xiao Feng, if you ever need anything, the Ye family will support you fully. Even joining Spirit Hall is no big deal."
Lin Feng nodded:
"That's naturally good to hear. But there's no need to make it public yet—someone specific will come to discuss it with you later."
Ye Father took Ye Mother's hand, and they bowed together to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng didn't dodge it, which startled Ye Wanqing.
He and Ling Yuan exchanged glances, and Ling Yuan helped Ye Father and Ye Mother up, comforting them:
"No need for this. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement."
Ye Mother shook her head:
"If it weren't for Xiao Yuan, this wouldn't have happened.
Please accept this storage pouch. It contains 3 million gold soul coins. Our Nine-Heart Begonia family may not be a top sect, but we have some foundation.
Please accept it."
"This…"
Ling Yuan looked at Lin Feng. Seeing him nod, she finally accepted the pouch.
Ye Mother sighed in relief. If Lin Feng had asked for nothing, she would have felt even more uncomfortable.
Lin Feng cupped his hands:
"Then, sister and brother-in-law, we'll take our leave for now. As for the cultivation method, it'll have to wait a few more years. I hope you understand."
"In such a hurry? At least stay for lunch. This is your first visit—how can we not treat you properly?"
Seeing Lin Feng hesitate, Ye Wanqing added:
"Yeah, yeah! Eating is the most important thing in the world. Stay for now!
Besides, look how much Lingling likes you. Stay and play with her a bit."
Lin Feng saw Ye Lingling curiously looking up at him from his side and smiled softly.
"Alright then, Sister Yuan, let's stay a little longer."
As the three of them left,
Ye Father sighed emotionally.
"In this world, genius soul masters are as common as the fish crossing the river. Each era has its prodigies.
This Xiao Feng looks young, yet he could develop such a cultivation method. Truly astonishing.
When he releases his theory, the reaction in the soul master world will be massive."
Ye Mother nodded in agreement:
"Ling Yuan and he are both from Spirit Hall. Its prestige will only rise further.
In truth, we're just stepping early into a path that was inevitable."
Ye Father nodded, holding Ye Mother's hand with affectionate eyes:
"None of that matters. Saving your life—everything else is just fleeting dust."
Ye Mother smiled softly and leaned against his chest:
"Once Xiao Feng helps resolve my martial spirit issue, let's have another child."
Ye Father rubbed his lower back seriously:
"Alright."
"We're going to the commercial street for a bit. Wanqing, do you want to come?"
Ling Yuan asked symbolically, but her gaze held a trace of warning.
Ye Wanqing pouted:
"No, it's boring over there. I never go. You two enjoy yourselves."
As she turned away, she quickly muttered:
"Uh… thanks!"
Watching Ye Wanqing's hurried steps as she left, Ling Yuan chuckled, then took Lin Feng's arm:
"Let's go. We've still got the whole afternoon. If the clothes you pick for me don't satisfy me, I might get mad."
Lin Feng thought of the designs he gave Chrysanthemum Douluo earlier and nodded inwardly.
He was confident in his fashion design skills.
The clothes he imagined in his mind gradually merged with the beauty before him. He blinked, feeling some anticipation.
"Really going to wear this? Isn't it a bit too…"
Ling Yuan's ears turned bright red as she looked at the light, feather-thin silk fabric before her.
She nervously glanced around.
Once she confirmed no one was watching, the shame in her heart lessened slightly.
Lin Feng calmly took the piece and stored it in a ring.
He said quietly:
"These are perfectly normal clothes for sale. Just wear them back home."
Blushing, Ling Yuan took another smaller black version and stored it in her pouch.
She shot Lin Feng a glare.
If she really had to wear it, no way she'd be alone—Xiaoxue had to be dragged along too.
Lin Feng was a little surprised and guessed to himself: yep, with someone else there, shame fades, doesn't it?
A spark lit in Lin Feng's eyes—he seemed to have thought of something.
"You're back?"
Qian Renxue lazily lifted her head from the sofa, glancing at Lin Feng and Ling Yuan as they entered the secret room.
"Was the commercial street in Heaven Dou City any fun?"
Lin Feng casually picked up half a cup of tea from the table and downed it in one go, surprised to find it had a hint of fruit sweetness.
Ling Yuan leaned beside Qian Renxue, rubbing her shoulder.
In her heart, she silently apologized to Xiaoxue—Xiao Feng wanted to see, and she couldn't say no. So she had to bring her bestie along.
"It was alright. Just didn't have much time today. We visited the Nine-Heart Begonia family."
"Oh?"
Qian Renxue looked at Lin Feng:
"The plan moved up? Well, it's no big deal."
She then turned to Ling Yuan:
"Sister Ling Yuan, when do you plan to absorb the immortal herb? That Phoenix-Tail Crestflower has long been reserved for you."
Ling Yuan thought for a moment:
"How about… right now?"
Qian Renxue smiled:
"Perfect. With Grandpa Chrysanthemum and Grandpa Ghost around, there's no worry about energy leaks. You can absorb it in peace."
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