Ye Qingyun cooked a table full of dishes. She wasn't sure of Han Feng's tastes, so she cooked a little of everything.
She wondered when her master would return.
Ye Qingyun walked to the main gate, gazing towards the end of the road.
In the reflection of the moonlight, the figure that haunted Ye Qingyun's thoughts finally appeared.
She trotted to Han Feng's side and curtsied. "Master, you're back."
"You don't need to wait outside the gate in the future. It's not safe," Han Feng said gently.
"Yes."
Ye Qingyun's actions today were because she wanted to see Han Feng too much.
For the man who had taken her in and did not disdain her daughter's bloodline, Ye Qingyun wanted to be better to him at every moment.
The two walked through the main gate. Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin also ran over at this moment.
"Master, you're back!"
"Uncle Han!"
Looking at the two girls' innocent and lovely expressions, Han Feng smiled and patted their heads.
"Let's go, time to eat."
Ye Qingyun had already heated the dishes and brought them to the table. Han Feng and the two girls had already sat down, waiting to start the meal.
"Today, we officially welcome Qingyun and Qing Lin to our big family."
He raised his cup in a toast, and Lin Xian'er immediately raised her cup as well.
"Welcome, welcome!"
Qing Lin happily held her cup with both hands and raised it, mimicking the others.
Only Ye Qingyun looked a little embarrassed.
It was one thing for the children not to know any better, but how could she not know that there was no rule for servants and masters to sit at the same table?
Seeing that Ye Qingyun was still reserved, Han Feng smiled. "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and come over."
Even if she resisted Han Feng's words, Ye Qingyun still obeyed.
The reason she resisted was because the concept of status and hierarchy was already engraved in her bones. She had once been a prominent figure in Desert City, but now she was as humble as an ant.
Everyone and everything around her was emphasizing to Ye Qingyun that this was a world of order and hierarchy.
Why was her master so different?
Ye Qingyun sat down in a daze, a thousand thoughts running through her mind.
Splash.
She heard the sound of flowing water. Looking up, she saw Han Feng personally pouring water.
"Mas..."
Before she could stand up to help, she saw the cup of water being placed in front of her.
"For the next period of time, I'll have to entrust the house to you, Qingyun."
Han Feng raised his cup slightly.
"Cheers," Lin Xian'er said loudly.
The four of them sat opposite each other, drinking the contents of their cups together.
This warm scene made Ye Qingyun's heart tremble, and for some reason, her eyes began to sting.
The coolness in her throat seeped into her lungs. Ye Qingyun closed her tear-filled eyes. In a trance, she felt a large hand pulling her out of a muddy swamp.
It was like this in her dream last night, but at this moment, it was even stronger.
She heard a call from within her heart, like a spring bamboo shoot after the rain, a newly sprouted branch...
Back then, she had crawled out of the ruins, dragged her filthy body back to Desert City, and lived like a walking corpse. It wasn't until Qing Lin's birth that she was cast completely into hell, but at the same time, it gave her the courage and hope to continue living.
Now, there was one more person who had given her hope.
"I..."
Unknowingly, Ye Qingyun's face was already wet with tears, and her body unconsciously began to emit a soft green light.
"What's happening to me?"
Han Feng froze, holding his water cup, somewhat unable to believe the scene before him.
The Azure Wood Longevity Body... had awakened on its own?
Han Feng watched as the parts of Ye Qingyun's body that were once skin and bones gradually filled out, and new flesh grew over the scar on her face.
This was something that should have taken a long time to nurture, but at this moment, it was recovering rapidly.
"Mommy's become pretty!"
Qing Lin saw her mother glowing and the scar on her face disappear, and she immediately jumped up and clapped her hands.
The healing light emitted when the Azure Wood Longevity Body awakened made the entire hall feel warm. Han Feng felt the fatigue of the day being swept away.
Seeing that Ye Qingyun's condition was stabilizing, he calmly took a sip of water.
As expected of a physique recorded in the Saintly Body Rankings. It had actually awakened on its own for no reason, even though his examination yesterday had shown it to be in such a dilapidated state.
The benefits brought by this awakening were incomparable to what could be achieved with medicinal pills.
Han Feng was also happy for her.
From today on, Ye Qingyun had been given a new lease on life, like a dead tree sprouting in spring, a chrysalis turning into a butterfly.
In the future, when she stepped back onto the path of cultivation, she would have the opportunity to soar to the heavens.
Even without Han Feng, he believed that she could live very well.
"Don't worry, it's a good thing."
Han Feng picked up his utensils and enjoyed his dinner with a smile, bathed in the healing light. It was a novel experience.
Ye Qingyun, who was frightened by her own changes, looked left and right. But hearing Han Feng say it was a good thing and not to worry, she felt relieved.
After dinner, the healing light from Ye Qingyun's body had subsided a lot. Han Feng told Ye Qingyun to come to his room after she was done, while he first took the two little girls for a walk in the courtyard.
"Xian'er, did you take care of the flowers and plants today?"
"Yes, Master. I watered this Iron Heart Wood and added a drop of Wood Nourishing Liquid. I collected all the spirit dew from this Dew-Gathering Flower. And for the Red-Scaled Purple Bamboo, I loosened the soil as you requested."
Lin Xian'er's little mouth didn't stop, chattering about what she had done today.
"I also taught Qing Lin how to read and write!"
At the end, Lin Xian'er patted Qing Lin's little head.
"Qing Lin is so smart."
Han Feng listened silently, giving a nod of approval from time to time, allowing Lin Xian'er to express herself fully.
Only after his disciple had finished did Han Feng summarize, "Very good. But if you continue like this, some plants might wither before I come back next time."
"Eh?"
Lin Xian'er's little face fell. "Master, did I do something wrong?"
Han Feng patted his disciple's head and said gently, "What the book says is not always right. Do you still remember the other book I gave you, 'Compendium of a Hundred Herbs'? It says that if some plants are planted together, they will interact with each other, so the cultivation method will also change."
"For a plant like the Dew-Gathering Flower, when planted with the Wind Fragrance Leaf, you need to water it one more time, and then water the Wind Fragrance Leaf with the spirit dew."
Lin Xian'er nodded.
"So that's how it is."
"You still need to learn widely and not think that you have learned everything just because you have learned a little. Knowledge is interconnected," Han Feng said. "But what you did today was right. If you don't dare to try, then mistakes cannot be corrected in time."
Receiving Han Feng's praise, Lin Xian'er instantly smiled.
"Keep it up, okay?"
"Yes!"
"Qing Lin too. You must learn everything your sister Xian'er teaches you."
"I will, Uncle Han!" Qing Lin answered loudly.
Bathed in the healing light, the little sprouts were full of energy.
Han Feng smiled and led them back into the house.
At this time, Ye Qingyun had already tidied up the dining hall and was sitting in the living room waiting for Han Feng.
"Let's go."
Han Feng and Ye Qingyun entered the room together.
With a click, the door closed. Ye Qingyun recalled the embarrassing experience from last night, and her face couldn't help but turn red.
At this moment, her entire body, inside and out, had been repaired. Her face under her long green hair was rosy and her skin was like jade.
Compared to her previous image, she was like a different person.
Just like yesterday, Han Feng examined Ye Qingyun's body.
Now, the green energy in her body was no longer confined to a small cluster but was spread throughout her body.
The huge change left Han Feng amazed. Some physiques were truly unreasonable.
Yesterday, he had naively thought that Ye Qingyun was in the same boat as him and still had a long way to go to recover her physique.
He hadn't expected her to awaken and repair it herself the very next day.
Feeling a little embarrassed, Han Feng cleared his throat and said, "Qingyun, you have awakened a famous physique called the Azure Wood Longevity Body. When it awakens, it will emit a healing light, which is the phenomenon you just caused."
"Master, this is a good thing, right?"
"Of course. After awakening this physique, your future cultivation speed will be very fast. Even without my help, you can live very well."
However, upon hearing this, Ye Qingyun's face turned pale, and she quickly asked, "Master, are you going to send us away?"
Han Feng was taken aback, then said with a smile, "What, you don't want to leave? With your current potential, you no longer need to be a servant to make a living."
Ye Qingyun looked at Han Feng firmly and said seriously, "Master, no matter what has happened to me, I only remember that it was you who brought me back yesterday. I am willing to serve you for the rest of my life!"
"Have you thought it through?" Han Feng looked at Ye Qingyun and asked again.
This time, Ye Qingyun's gaze did not waver. She looked at Han Feng with determination and nodded emphatically.
"Alas, actually, if I had arrived a little later, you would have been able to change your life after awakening your physique. Alright, if you want to stay, then stay. If you want to leave in the future, I won't stop you."
Han Feng stood up with a smile. "But let's make it clear first. For these few months, you have to work for me and help me take care of the house."
"Yes, Master!"
A smile finally appeared on Ye Qingyun's face.
"Wait a moment. I have something to give you."
Han Feng walked into the dark room, took out some spirit wood, and prepared to select a wood-attribute cultivation technique from his memory for Ye Qingyun to cultivate.
Ye Qingyun looked at Han Feng's back, a smile unconsciously appearing on her lips.
Master, what do you mean I could have changed my life if you had arrived a little later? The one who changed my life was clearly you.
A quarter of an hour later, Han Feng walked out of the dark room.
He had used his soul power to inscribe two scrolls on the spot.
One was a high-level Earth-rank wood-attribute cultivation technique, the "Azure Sun Immortal Scripture."
The other was a high-level Xuan-rank wood-attribute Dou Skill, "Two Forms: Profound Wood."
The cultivation technique was the foundation, so it couldn't be taken lightly. The Dou Skill could be learned slowly.
"Qingyun, since you want to stay by my side, you can't waste your talent. You have the ability to go far on the path of cultivation."
Han Feng handed the "Azure Sun Immortal Scripture" to her.
"This cultivation technique is obscure and difficult to understand. Stay tonight, and I will teach you."
Han Feng placed the other scroll, the Dou Skill "Two Forms: Profound Wood," to the side.
"As for this Dou Skill, you can look at it slowly on your own. There's no hurry to master it."
Han Feng said to himself, not noticing that Ye Qingyun's face had already turned beet red.
Tonight, she was going to cultivate a technique with her master?
Ye Qingyun's heart was pounding. She didn't even hear Han Feng's subsequent words clearly before she was led to a soft cushion.
"Qingyun?"
Han Feng finally noticed that the maid's expression was a little off.
"Why is your face so red? Do you need to rest?"
"No, no need."
"Then I'll first explain the key points of this cultivation technique. Once you understand them, it will be easier for you to cultivate."
Han Feng sat down next to Ye Qingyun and began to explain the "Azure Sun Immortal Scripture" on the spot.
A high-level Earth-rank cultivation technique was no small matter. Without a deep understanding of cultivation, it was impossible to practice.
Under Han Feng's meticulous guidance, Ye Qingyun gradually understood the introductory cultivation method of the "Azure Sun Immortal Scripture."
Because the cultivation technique was too profound, Han Feng did not continue to explain further but let Ye Qingyun begin the practical application.
"Hold your breath and focus your mind. Hold the profound seal in your hand."
Ye Qingyun sat cross-legged on the soft cushion and began to try cultivating, while Han Feng gave her pointers from the side.
The night deepened, but neither of them felt sleepy. One taught seriously, and the other learned seriously.
"I still can't get past here."
Ye Qingyun tried several times without success and looked up at Han Feng for help.
"Then let me try. Don't resist."
Han Feng thought for a moment and sat down behind Ye Qingyun.
Condensing Dou Qi in his palms, Han Feng carefully drew the surrounding energy of heaven and earth, channeling a small wisp of it into Ye Qingyun's body.
Then, that wisp of Dou Qi began to circulate along the meridians.
"Three suns raise their heads, spirit bathes in the nine heavens."
"Without birth, all is extinguished; reaching the level clouds naturally."
The incantation of the cultivation technique was obscure and difficult to understand, but Han Feng could grasp its meaning.
With him at the helm, that special meridian in Ye Qingyun's body was finally cleared.
"Mmm~"
A soft moan escaped Ye Qingyun's lips. Han Feng immediately reminded her, "Concentrate, circulate your power and advance!"
Ye Qingyun quickly changed her hand seal and completed the first small heavenly cycle of the "Azure Sun Immortal Scripture."
Emerald-green energy from heaven and earth was continuously extracted and slowly seeped into Ye Qingyun's body.
Buzz!
After being stimulated by the energy of heaven and earth, the Azure Wood Longevity Body began to take effect.
A green glow emerged from Ye Qingyun's body, forming a green vortex above her head. More and more wood-attribute energy from heaven and earth was drawn into it. After being tempered, it poured into her body from the crown of her head.
Seeing that the Azure Wood Longevity Body was having its effect, Han Feng withdrew his hand and glanced at the time.
Unknowingly, more than half the night had passed.
He moved to another spot, sat down cross-legged, and began to cultivate the Taiyi Soul Mantra.
Cultivate soul power at night, cultivate Dou Qi in the morning.
From tomorrow on, he would have to live this kind of regular life.
Han Feng thought, finding joy in his hardship.
The night passed unknowingly. At six in the morning, Ye Qingyun prepared to get up and make breakfast.
Looking back at Han Feng, who was still cultivating, Ye Qingyun smiled lightly and walked out of the room with quiet steps.
After a while, Han Feng finished his cultivation and calmed his breath. He got up from the soft cushion and began to pack his things in the room.
Today, he was going to the Tagor Desert for a half-month search.
He hoped for some good luck, to find the Heavenly Flame within half a month.
After checking that all the necessary items in his storage ring were there, Han Feng walked out the door.
In the main hall, he could already smell the aroma of breakfast. Ye Qingyun's slender figure was busy in front of the stove, even humming a light song. It was clear that she was in a very good mood.
"Master, come sit down and eat. Breakfast is ready."
Seeing Han Feng come out, Ye Qingyun brought the rice porridge and breakfast dishes to the table.
Han Feng took a sip of today's porridge and found that it tasted even better than yesterday's.
"I tried a new recipe. How does it taste?"
"Very good."
Han Feng did not spare his praise.
After finishing breakfast, Han Feng stood up and put on his wind-proof robe.
"The two little girls are still sleeping, so I won't wake them. I'll be back in about half a month."
"Master, have a safe journey!"