“Brother Lin, thank you.”
Bai Feng restrained the urge to complain about the system and stepped forward to clasp Lin Yan’s hands.
But Lin Yan didn’t say a word; he only rolled his eyes and looked at him.
It was then that Bai Feng realized Lin Yan wasn’t standing in the middle of the road trying to look cool, but because his spiritual power was completely exhausted.
He had no strength left to move, and holding himself up without falling was his last stubborn act.
So Bai Feng turned around and shouted to a nearby Tianjianzong disciple who was idling, “Someone come help Brother Lin.”
The Tianjianzong disciple seemed to snap out of his daze and hurried forward to surround Lin Yan.
Bai Feng also pulled out a bottle of pills from his Storage Bag and handed it to the female disciple next to Lin Yan.
“Here, feed Brother Lin some medicine.”
“No, no need, I’ll take it myself!”
Lin Yan had recovered slightly and stretched out his hand to take the pills, pouring a few directly into his mouth.
Instantly, a vast and pure spiritual power swiftly coursed through his withered body.
He didn’t bother to activate any cultivation techniques and hurriedly took out another pill to check.
“Supreme Qi Recovery Pill?”
As an Alchemist, he knew very well how difficult it was to refine a Supreme Qi Recovery Pill.
Even with Elder Dan’s guidance, he hadn’t been able to produce one himself yet.
But since he came from the Lin family, a Supreme Qi Recovery Pill alone didn’t surprise him.
After reclaiming his status as a Prodigy, he occasionally got one.
What surprised him was that Bai Feng could casually pull out an entire bottle at once, without a second thought.
He could get Supreme Qi Recovery Pills because he was a Lin family Prodigy, but Bai Feng?
He hadn’t given it much thought during the fight, but now reflecting on the sword qi that protected him, it wasn’t simple either.
It seemed the rumors that Bai Feng was abandoned by the Bai family because of the bone-digging incident and had degenerated into a spoiled playboy were completely false.
Not only was Bai Feng not abandoned, but even though his talent was average, he was still valued.
This only confirmed the suspicion in his heart—sure enough, it was Brother Bai who saved his sister.
Facing such temptation, the ultimate beneficiary even gave up the Immortal Bone for family’s sake.
Brother Bai’s action was truly touching.
This friend—he was definitely keeping him!
At the same time, he pondered whether he could send Brother Bai to cultivate at Tianjianzong.
Although Bai Feng’s talent was mediocre, he wasn’t lacking in perseverance.
If Tianjianzong guided him, he might achieve something great.
“What are you staring at? Hurry and circulate your energy to recover.”
Bai Feng felt the gaze on him was a bit strange and quickly moved a few steps aside.
If Bai Feng knew what Lin Yan was thinking, he’d probably kick him a couple of times while he was still weak—how could you repay kindness with enmity!
Lin Yan no longer let his mind wander.
He quickly calmed his spirit and circulated his cultivation technique to absorb the pill’s vast medicinal power.
While Lin Yan was recovering, Bai Yumao also came over.
She had intended to intervene earlier but was a step too late.
“You’re back?”
Bai Feng greeted her.
He knew Bai Yumao didn’t want to get close to him, so he didn’t press it.
“Mm.”
Bai Yumao nodded and glanced at Senior Brother Chen lying unconscious on the ground.
A headache welled up in her mind.
She hadn’t expected such trouble just by returning on a side route during a Mission.
She hesitated a moment before slightly turning to Bai Feng and asking, “How did you two end up fighting?”
“Oh, I just came out of Qiufenglou and saw him insulting me, trying to teach me a lesson. Do I look like someone who would take that lying down? So, we fought.”
Bai Feng shrugged and briefly recounted the incident.
“As for Brother Lin, I guess he couldn’t stand the other guy’s behavior and came to help me beat him up.”
Bai Yumao looked at Bai Feng, her lips moving as if she wanted to say something.
“What?”
“…It’s fine now, just don’t go to those kinds of places anymore.”
She pursed her lips.
Although their relationship had grown distant, she didn’t want to see him fall so low.
“Yeah, I’m thinking about that too.”
Bai Feng rubbed his chin.
It wasn’t that he minded being provoked, but that Qiufenglou had fleeced him, and he actually paid money for it.
So he was considering—if others are going to fleece me, why not open a store myself?
Not a Chunlou, but something like a Maid Cafe.
Of course, he was only thinking aloud.
If such a shop ended up attracting a Child of Destiny, that would be troublesome.
Better just stay low and relax.
Bai Yumao turned to the others.
“Anyone else want to add something?”
Everyone shook their heads.
“No, Senior Brother Chen was definitely at fault first.”
“Alright, understood. I’ll report this to the sect.”
Bai Yumao nodded.
“Are you continuing to shop around, or want to come to my place?”
“I heard there’s a big Auction in Qinghong City. I want to check it out.”
“Senior Sister Bai, you should go back first. We need to take Senior Brother Chen somewhere to rest.”
They absolutely wouldn’t dare bring Senior Brother Chen to the Bai family.
If he woke up and had another episode, it would be a disaster.
Besides, since they didn’t stop Senior Brother Chen initially, they felt awkward visiting the Bai family again.
Seeing the Tianjianzong disciples still wanted to continue shopping, Bai Yumao didn’t force them.
She reminded them to be careful and told them to come to the Bai family if anything happened, then watched them leave.
By now, Lin Yan had recovered quite a bit and planned to return to the Lin family to rest.
“Brother Lin, wait.”
Bai Feng called out to Lin Yan.
Although he was a Child of Destiny, he had helped him, and since Lin Yan bore no hostility, Bai Feng wanted to strengthen their relationship.
After all, if they got along well, it meant one less potential enemy.
Plus, he remembered positive emotions didn’t add to one’s luck value, so he thought—this friend was worth keeping!
“Brother Bai, is there something else?”
“Thanks for your help. If it weren’t for you, I’d probably be locked up for days.”
Lin Yan quickly understood the meaning behind Bai Feng’s words.
If he hadn’t intervened, it would have been a conflict between the Bai family and Tianjianzong, but since he stepped in, it became a personal matter between disciples.
He waved dismissively, “Hey, no thanks needed. I just couldn’t stand the other guy. Besides, Brother Bai, you helped me a lot too. Without you, I’d be the one lying on the street.”
“No matter what, help is real help.”
Bai Feng handed over the folding fan in his hand.
“As a Tianjianzong disciple and Lin family Prodigy, you probably don’t lack treasures, but take this fan. Hope you don’t mind it.”
Bai Yumao looked puzzled.
She clearly felt that the fan in Bai Feng’s hand was just an ordinary fan, not a spiritual artifact.
And it was used—wouldn’t that be rude?
She was about to say something when she saw Lin Yan’s face light up with excitement.
Like he had encountered a rare treasure, he carefully cupped the ordinary fan with both hands.
“Br-Brother Bai, you really want to give this to me? Th-This is… too precious!”
Bai Yumao:
“?”
Precious?
She suddenly had a bad feeling.
“This only shows how much your help means to me. Only this fan can express the gratitude in my heart.”
“Brother Bai, you really…”
Lin Yan couldn’t refuse and had to accept it, all the while thinking: how could such a dazzling person exist in this world!
He looked up solemnly.
“Brother Bai, if you ever run into trouble, don’t hesitate to find me!”
“Will do, will do.”
“Brother Bai, goodbye!”
“Goodbye!”
Bai Yumao:
Has she been secluded too long?
Why does it feel like she doesn’t understand this world anymore?
After Bai Feng and the others left, the song inside Qiufenglou came to an end, and everyone finally snapped out of the trance brought on by the melody.
Before they could savor the moment, Qiu’er stood and left, glancing once more at the now empty doorway outside.