"So where is your senior disciple brother now?"

Ling Zhenfei suddenly became very interested in the Big Man's senior disciple brother. It was shocking that in twenty years, he had reached the Zhiyi state. So, what level of power could this man have attained by now?

"Actually, I haven't seen my senior disciple brother for a long time either, perhaps he's living in seclusion somewhere, or maybe his enemies have killed him."

The Big Man said this with a somewhat melancholic expression, showing that he was indeed very attached to his senior brother.

In this world, there are many masters, and even with high cultivation, there are those who surpass you; thus, being killed by an enemy is not surprising.

"It's truly a pity that such a master has disappeared; what a shame."

The two discussed specific matters and exchanged contact information.

It turns out this middle-aged man's name was Hua Long; he was a hunter from a mountain village at the foot of Xianling Mountain, living off hunting and gathering Immortal Herbs. Though he said this, Ling Zhenfei felt that this man named Hua Long was definitely extraordinary.

Just the fact that he knew about the Night Sleeping Flower and Rejuvenation Grass, two almost extinct herbs, was extraordinary, not to mention his senior brother. Why was his senior brother a spiritual energy cultivator and he was not?

All these were mysteries, but everyone has their secrets. Since someone doesn't want to talk about it, it's better not to ask too much. It's enough that they cooperate with each other to get what they need.

Ling Zhenfei didn't mention that he was currently injured. He simply said that he was very busy at the moment and would contact Hua Long to head into the mountains as soon as he was free.

Actually, Ling Zhenfei wanted to wait until his body was fully recovered before venturing into the mountains, as the path was not that simple. At least, as Hua Long mentioned, the Spirit Beast guarding the Immortal Herbs on the cliff was not something ordinary people could handle.

Although he was very anxious to obtain the Rejuvenation Grass to help Lu Huanong craft the life-extending pill, rushing the process would not help in chopping wood; if he ventured into the mountains without being in his best physical condition, he might endanger himself.

After everything was settled, Ling Zhenfei left the antique market. Learning about the Rejuvenation Grass made him feel considerably relieved and he drove straight to Liu Bingying's house.

On the way, Ling Zhenfei certainly did not forget to buy a little gift for Keke. Staying at Liu Bingying's house for free, eating and drinking at her expense, and even sleeping for free, Ling Zhenfei felt somewhat embarrassed.

Perhaps knowing that Ling Zhenfei would come, Liu Bingying had already prepared a meal for him.

Upon entering the door, Keke happily rushed into Ling Zhenfei's arms.

Having not seen Ling Zhenfei for such a long time, Keke still missed him a lot; she seemed to consider Ling Zhenfei as family.

Ling Zhenfei gave the gift to Keke, which she was extremely happy about. She clasped it in her hands, loving it so much that she ran off to her room to play with it.

"You really shouldn't have, buying her gifts like that, it must have cost you."

"Sister, what are you talking about, isn't Keke just like my own child to me? She's so adorable, I like her very much."

Ling Zhenfei was telling the truth; he genuinely liked children, and though he had no plans to marry, he did want a child of his own.

"If you like her so much, why don't you just become her dad?" Liu Bingying teased, smiling at Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei was momentarily startled, unsure of what Liu Bingying meant. If she meant becoming a godfather, that was one thing, but if it meant marrying her, Ling Zhenfei was uncertain what to do.

Liu Bingying was indeed a wonderful woman: capable, beautiful, and gentle as water, and while she had a child, the child was lovely, and all things considered, she seemed like a woman worth marrying.

"What's wrong, little brother? Did you misunderstand? I meant for you to be Keke's godfather, nothing else. I've already told you I won't cling to you unwillingly."

It might have been because she sensed what was in Ling Zhenfei's heart that Liu Bingying hurriedly explained.

Ling Zhenfei hurried to explain, "Sister, you're overthinking it. If you really married me, I would be overjoyed,"

"Enough, stop teasing your big sister. I'm already old. As long as you can visit me often, that would be enough for me; I dare not hope for too much."

As Liu Bingying spoke, her eyes filled with loneliness. Seeing such a beautiful woman in this state only made Ling Zhenfei feel pity—pity for Liu Bingying, pity for the injustice of her fate, and how she could have ended up with such a scumbag.

But then he thought again—if it hadn't been for that scumbag, how could he have ended up with such a beautiful woman?

Liu Bingying didn't want money, power, or any status; she just wanted a man who would treat her well to heal her wounds. Ling Zhenfei was just the right antidote.

"Don't worry, big sis. I promise that from now on, I won't let anyone bully you or Xiao Ke. I'll make sure Xiao Ke grows up happy and healthy."

The two of them drank alcohol and chatted. After dinner, Liu Bingying went to tuck Xiao Ke into bed, while Ling Zhenfei went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.

Once everything was in order, the two sat on the sofa, cuddled up and watched TV, enjoying a soap opera immensely.

"This is how life should be," Liu Bingying said happily, kissing Ling Zhenfei on the cheek as she watched the TV.

Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "Actually, happiness is not just about this. Otherwise, let me show you something even happier."

Liu Bingying fearfully said, "You rascal, I knew you were up to no good. You were too bold at the hospital this morning. Aren't you afraid of being caught?"

Liu Bingying hit Ling Zhenfei hard as she said, "You rascal, what are you suggesting? That would never do. If you were married, I would never disrupt your family."

"Then you can stand to see my bride in pain, and me in pain too?" Ling Zhenfei retorted.

Unexpectedly stumped by Ling Zhenfei's question, Liu Bingying for a moment didn't know how to respond.

Amused to himself, Ling Zhenfei hadn't really meant it seriously, but Liu Bingying had taken it to heart.

Liu Bingying was indeed a bit tired and thus fell asleep right then and there.

Ling Zhenfei carefully covered her with a blanket, then his Divine Sense entered the Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow to cultivate.

After a night's cultivation, Ling Zhenfei felt the side effects of the Riming Flower had disappeared, and the Northern Spiritual Energy had begun to recover, but the injuries inside his body were not yet healed.

The injuries were severe. Even though his body as a Spiritual Cultivator was tempered, full recovery was not possible in such a short time.

He sensed Liu Bingying awaken and so withdrew from the Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow.

"How did you sleep, big sis?" he asked.

Liu Bingying nodded and gave Ling Zhenfei a kiss on the cheek, saying, "I slept so well and felt so comfortable all over. There's just one thing that I still can't figure out."

"What's that?" Ling Zhenfei asked, curious.

Liu Bingying's face turned a shade redder, "Well, it's about that question you asked right before we went to sleep yesterday."

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