Ling Zhenfei was stunned. Although he and He Lingxiu had been childhood friends, it was only today that he realized how much He Lingxiu loved him.

"Ling Xiu, you won't be happy with me. I'm such a philandering jerk, my heart has been divided so many times. You'll only feel wronged being with me."

He Lingxiu stubbornly said, "As long as there's a place for me in your heart, I don't care how big it is. I can accept other women around you because I know it's impossible for me to occupy all of you."

Ling Zhenfei didn't know what to do with He Lingxiu's words. He could only listen as she continued, "What do they have that I don't? I can change, just don't leave me."

Ling Zhenfei held He Lingxiu tightly in his arms, his feelings mixed and confused. Compared to He Lingxiu, Ling Zhenfei felt like scum, a complete failure in the realm of emotions.

They held each other tightly, whispering softly in each other's ears, and life seemed to suddenly become beautiful.

The whole Qinghe Village was in turmoil because of He Lingxiu's disappearance. People gathered at her house, and the entire village came together to search for her, many driven by concern for Ling Zhenfei.

Everyone in the village knew about Ling Zhenfei and He Lingxiu's relationship. They were seen as future partners since they were young, so when something happened, everyone came to help search.

But they had searched all over Qinghe Village, including the river, the lake, and the fields on the hillsides, without finding any trace of He Lingxiu.

Zhang Duo took people to search in Ao Mountain, but as it grew darker, it was even harder to find anything.

At this moment, Zhou Yun's phone rang. She answered Ling Zhenfei's call, spoke a few words, and then hung up.

"Folks, just now Little Fei called to say that Ling Xiu has been found and is very safe. Thank you so much for tonight's effort. It's late now, you all should go back. Little Fei said he will properly thank everyone when he has the chance."

Upon hearing Zhou Yun's words, everyone was very happy. No matter what, as long as He Lingxiu was safe, that was all that mattered.

The villagers really liked He Lingxiu. She was beautiful, well-behaved, and sensible, and her family charged very little for medical care. Hearing that she was safe naturally made everyone happy.

"There's nothing to thank. When those two get married, just make sure to invite us for a few drinks."

"Yes, yes. They are not that young anymore, probably getting married soon."

"Little Fei and Ling Xiu are really well-matched, and they are at the right age."

The villagers discussed Ling Zhenfei and He Lingxiu's relationship, and despite everything, they hoped the two would be together.

"Let young people decide for themselves. I can't interfere that much."

Zhou Yun's face was not very happy, and she hurriedly explained to the people asking questions around her.

It was very late, and since He Lingxiu was safe, everyone gradually left.

At the bottom of the cliff, Ling Zhenfei hung up the phone. After notifying Zhou Yun, he also informed Zhang Duo, Bai Lin, and others to prevent them from continuing their search.

"It's all my fault, making so many people worry about me." Knowing that so many people had been searching for her, He Lingxiu felt somewhat guilty.

"It's okay, as long as you are fine in the future, that's what matters," Ling Zhenfei comforted her.

"Yes, my father must be worried sick. Let's go home quickly."

Ling Zhenfei led He Lingxiu out. She turned and looked in amazement at the towering cliff behind them.

"For such a high cliff, we fell together and didn't die. It's truly incredible."

He Lingxiu didn't know that it was all because of Ling Zhenfei. If it weren't for him using Northern Spiritual Energy to form a net, they would have already crossed Naihe Bridge.

It was so dark that in the mountains, you couldn't see your hand in front of you. Ling Zhenfei could see at night, regardless of how dark it was, he could see as clearly as in the daytime.

But He Lingxiu couldn't. She was just an ordinary girl and couldn't walk far on the rugged, pitch-black mountain path.

Seeing He Lingxiu struggling to find her way, Ling Zhenfei walked over and carried her on his back.

"Brother Afei, it's so dark, and you're carrying me. Can you manage?" He Lingxiu asked with a bit of concern.

Ling Zhenfei smiled, "Don't worry, I'll carry you down the mountain just like when we were kids."

He Lingxiu happily lay on Ling Zhenfei's back, even her eyes filled with joy.

Ling Zhenfei carried He Lingxiu swiftly down the mountain path, as if it were flat ground, and the trees on either side quickly retreated.

With the rise and fall of Ling Zhenfei's steps, He Lingxiu went up and down on his back, like riding in a very comfortable carriage.

"Brother Afei, I really want to live like this for the rest of my life."

When they arrived back at the village, it was already late at night. Most of the villagers were asleep, and the whole Qinghe Village was quiet.

But He Lingxiu's home was brightly lit. Although they knew she was safe, He Laogen, worried about his daughter, couldn't sleep.

Zhou Yun was also at He Lingxiu's house, waiting along with the whole He Family, all very anxious.

"Uncle He, don't worry. Little Fei wouldn't lie to me. He said Ling Xiu is fine, so she must be."

He Laogen sighed, "I can't relax. You don't know, but I know my daughter's character. Once she decides something, no one can persuade her."

Zhou Yun said, "It's okay. Maybe no one else can persuade her, but Little Fei will definitely find a way."

He Laogen sighed, "I hope so."

"Dad, I'm back."

He Lingxiu and Ling Zhenfei suddenly appeared at the gate of the courtyard. Seeing the people in the courtyard, He Lingxiu spoke quietly.

The sudden voice startled everyone in the courtyard, who then showed signs of joy.

"Ling Xiu is back."

Everyone was happy, except for one person, He Laogen.

Seeing his daughter, He Laogen became furious, "You little brat, you still dare to come back. I'll beat you to death."

He grabbed the broom by the door and walked toward He Lingxiu, looking like he wanted to hit her.

Zhou Yun and others quickly intervened, preventing He Laogen from hitting He Lingxiu.

A group of people held He Laogen back, and Zhou Yun said to Ling Zhenfei, "Little Fei, take Ling Xiu to our house to sleep tonight. Let her stay with Chunyu, and you go rest first. I'll try to calm your Uncle He."

Seeing the situation, Ling Zhenfei knew this was the only option for tonight. By the next day, once He Laogen's anger subsided, the matter would be over.

Whenever there was an opportunity, he would make sure to properly thank everyone who helped search for Ling Xiu tonight.

He took He Lingxiu to her home, where she slept in a room with Chunyu, and then went to his room to rest.

He spent the night cultivating in the Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow, feeling that his realm had signs of improvement again.

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