Ye Lingling looked at the yellow flower in front of her, her eyes blinking with a clear, innocent confusion.
"Why does Lingling have to eat flowers? Flowers don't taste good…"
Lin Feng crouched down and gently patted Ye Lingling's head, smiling.
"Lingling, listen to me. You don't actually have to eat it. Just like a bee, you only need to lightly suck the nectar from the flower. What's inside this flower is much sweeter than honey, even sweeter than the candies you usually eat."
Ye Lingling looked at Lin Feng, her cheeks slightly red as she fiddled with the corner of her clothes.
"Oh, Lingling understands."
Ye Lingling's mother watched the scene thoughtfully.
With Lin Feng's help, Ye Lingling absorbed the essence of the Beautiful Silk Tulip.
Under her mother's astonished gaze, a golden light began to emanate from Ye Lingling's body, accompanied by a rich, noble fragrance of tulips.
The golden light grew stronger, and soon, to everyone's delight, Ye Lingling opened her eyes.
Her once childish face now carried a hint of nobility and grace.
"Unc- Big brother, Lingling feels so good. Do you have more of these flowers?"
Lin Feng's mouth twitched. Did she just almost call me "uncle"?
He glanced at Ye Wanqing, who was looking up at the sky, pretending not to notice. He sighed inwardly and patted Ye Lingling's head.
"I don't have any more right now. I've already given it to you."
"Oh~ Thank you, big brother."
Ye Lingling smiled sweetly, enjoying the touch of Lin Feng's hand on her head.
Ye Lingling's mother looked at the Nine-Heart Begonia in her palm, her expression complex.
"I can feel that Lingling's Nine-Heart Begonia has changed. The restriction that was once in her bloodline is no longer there. In fact, it feels like her Martial Soul has evolved, surpassing the Nine-Heart Begonia in its essence.
These immortal herbs are truly miraculous.
Lin Feng, if there's anything you need, our Ye family will support you. Joining the Spirit Hall is just a small matter."
Lin Feng nodded.
"That's good to hear. However, there's no need to make it public yet. Someone will come to discuss the details with you later."
Ye Lingling's father took his wife's hand, and together they bowed to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng didn't avoid the gesture, though it startled Ye Wanqing.
Lin Feng and Ling Yuan exchanged a glance. Ling Yuan helped Ye Lingling's parents up, comforting them.
"There's no need for this. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement."
Ye Lingling's mother shook her head.
"If it weren't for Ling Yuan's connection, this wouldn't have happened. Please accept this storage pouch. It contains 3 million gold soul coins. Although our Nine-Heart Begonia family isn't the most prominent, we do have some resources. Please, take it."
"This…"
Ling Yuan looked at Lin Feng, who nodded, so she accepted the pouch.
Ye Lingling's mother breathed a sigh of relief. If Lin Feng had refused, she would have felt uneasy.
Lin Feng cupped his hands in respect.
"Then, sister, brother-in-law, we'll take our leave now. As for the cultivation method, it will take a few more years. Please bear with us."
"So soon? At least stay for lunch. It's your first visit; we can't let you go without a proper meal."
Seeing Lin Feng hesitate, Ye Wanqing chimed in.
"Yes, yes. Eating is the most important thing in the world. Why don't you stay a bit longer? Besides, Lingling seems to like you a lot. You should spend some time with her."
Lin Feng looked at Ye Lingling, who was standing beside him, gazing at him curiously. He smiled.
"Alright. Ling Yuan, let's stay a little longer."
As the three left, Ye Lingling's father sighed.
"In this world, talented spirit masters are as numerous as the fish in the river. Every era has its prodigies. But this Lin Feng, despite his young age, has created such a cultivation method. It's truly unbelievable.
When he finally reveals his theories, the spirit master world will be shaken."
Ye Lingling's mother nodded in agreement.
"Ling Yuan and he are both from the Spirit Hall. The Spirit Hall's influence will undoubtedly grow even stronger.
In that sense, we're just taking a step ahead on a path that's already set."
Ye Lingling's father nodded, holding his wife's hand, his eyes filled with affection.
"None of that matters. What's important is that your life has been saved. Everything else is trivial."
Ye Lingling's mother smiled, leaning against her husband's chest.
"Once Lin Feng solves the issue with my Martial Soul, should we have another child?"
Ye Lingling's father rubbed his waist, his expression serious.
"Yes."
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### Later:
"We're going to the commercial street. Wanqing, do you want to come?"
Ling Yuan asked Ye Wanqing, though her eyes carried a subtle warning.
Ye Wanqing pouted.
"No, that place isn't fun. I never go there. You two have fun."
As she turned away, she quickly added, "Oh, and… thank you!"
Watching Ye Wanqing hurry off, Ling Yuan chuckled and took Lin Feng's arm.
"Let's go. We still have the afternoon. If the clothes you pick for me don't satisfy me, I might get a little upset."
Lin Feng thought of the designs he had previously given to Ju Douluo and nodded confidently.
He had a good sense of fashion and was looking forward to seeing Ling Yuan in the outfits he had in mind.
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### At the Commercial Street:
"Are you sure I should wear this? Isn't it a bit too…"
Ling Yuan's ears turned red as she looked at the delicate, translucent fabric in her hands. She glanced around nervously, making sure no one was watching.
Lin Feng took the garment and stored it in his spatial ring, speaking in a low voice.
"It's something that can be sold. It's normal. You can wear it when we get back."
Ling Yuan blushed even more and quickly picked up a smaller black version, storing it in her pouch.
She glared at Lin Feng.
If she was going to wear something like this, she wasn't going to do it alone. She'd definitely drag Qian Renxue into it.
Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, realizing that having someone else involved made the situation less embarrassing.
He smiled, an idea forming in his mind.
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### Back at the Base:
"You're back?"
Qian Renxue lazily looked up from the couch as Ling Yuan and Lin Feng entered the room.
"Was the commercial street in Heaven Dou City fun?"
Lin Feng casually picked up a half-empty cup of tea from the table and drank it, surprised by the faint sweetness of fruit.
Ling Yuan sat down next to Qian Renxue, gently massaging her shoulders.
In her mind, she apologized to Qian Renxue. If Lin Feng wanted to see something, she couldn't refuse, but she'd make sure her best friend joined in.
"It was alright. We didn't have much time today. We went to the Nine-Heart Begonia family."
"Oh?"
Qian Renxue looked at Lin Feng.
"The plan's been moved up? Well, it's not a big difference in timing."
She then turned to Ling Yuan.
"When are you planning to absorb the immortal herb? We've been saving that Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower for you."
Ling Yuan thought for a moment.
"How about now?"
Qian Renxue smiled.
"That's good. With Grandpa Ju and Grandpa Ghost here, you don't have to worry about any energy leaks. You can absorb it safely."