223 I Have a Friend (1/2)
He muttered a silent apology and wrapped the woman back up in furs. He put her away in a side room and stealthily left the mountain. He had spent too long dueling the snow monkey that the other one, the steel-furred gorilla, was already on its way back.
He flew up and headed straight north towards a nearby mountain range. The shadow anchors he left during his trip southward told him exactly where the immortal gorilla was. There were still a few hours left until it arrived and he wanted to properly prepare a greeting, one that he couldn't do surrounded on all sides by the earth.
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Several provinces away, in Beast God City, He Xingping emerged from Red Swan Tower after the real Chen Wentian left for half an hour. It was important to maintain the façade of doing private matters and such things couldn't be too quick.
He Xingping tipped the attendant at the door and walked into the street. The streets were bustling and the citizens of the city had no idea of the calamity that would soon befall them. However, these were simply mortal souls caught in a battle between immortals. Their meaningless lives were not under their control from the moment they were born. In this world, only an immortal had the power to control their life and change their own destiny!
He rode quickly through the city and returned to his manor. The schedule was tight and soon he would be summoned by the lion lord.
”Master, welcome back!” The head servant bowed and said.
”Mmm, how are the madam and the young miss?”
”They are both having lunch, sir.”
He Xingping nodded in understanding. Feeding time was fast becoming his favorite pastime, in no small part due to Chen Wentian's proclivities. He walked quickly through the hallways and entered the nursery.
”Master!” The female maids all bowed.
”Husband!”
He Xingping waved the maids away and walked up to his wife.
Qiu Jingyi was reclining in her favorite cushioned lounge chair, holding their daughter to her chest. The baby's head was buried in her ample breast and sucking greedily. The table next to them was arrayed with many plates of delicious food but Qiu Jingyi could not partake due to the baby's needs.
He Xingping grabbed a chair and sat down next to them. He grabbed some chopsticks and started feeding Qiu Jingyi, morsel by little morsel while not disturbing He Zhuoyan at all. After maintaining the moment of tenderness for as long as he could, he finally put away the food and his face became serious.
”Husband, what's wrong?” Qiu Jingyi asked after noticing his expression.
”Wha…”
”Shhh… I just want you to know, the things I've done are to protect you and the baby.”
”What do you mean?”
He Xingping dug into his robes and withdrew the spatial bag. He placed it in her hands which soon started to tremble. She looked at him with surprise and fear. A spatial bag was not something a mortal could simply acquire…
”Where… did you get this?”
His expression lightened and rubbed her head. ”Nothing nefarious. You see, I have a friend. I met him several months ago during a mission and we managed to help each other. We became good friends but unfortunately, even though that man is honorable and talented, he isn't quite well-liked by the lion lord due to unlucky events. Thus, I have to keep our friendship secret and I need you to do the same.”
”So, this person, this friend… gave you the bag. And I am guessing he also gave you the warning about the terrible battle?”
”That's right. Check the contents.”
She injected her spiritual energy and withdrew several items, large and small. There was a heavy bag filled with gold and red spiritual crystals. Just the contents inside were already enough to rival the entire wealth of a noble family!