Chapter 264 (1/2)

Huang Jiujiu's big eyes looked at Lin Fan innocently, her long eyelashes twinkling.

She then looked at Uncle Chen, wishing so hard that Uncle Chen could explain to her master on her behalf why her cultivation hadn't improved during this time, and she had gained weight.

However, when Uncle Chen saw her plea for help, he quickly lowered his head again and devoured the spirit beasts' meat, making delicious sounds from time to time.

Mmm!

It smelled good!

”Master, I…” Huang Jiujiu shrank her head like an ostrich as if she had made a mistake.

Lin Fan was serious, ”Your father entrusted you to me, I will take good care of you. Immortal cultivation is cruel; without strength, you will be mistreated. You have good talent; I do not want you to lose your ambition…”

”…If you don't change, I will send you back to continue to be that rich daughter of a well-dressed family.”

Tears were swirling in Huang Jiujiu's lovely eyes, but she held them back, ”Master, I know I was wrong.”

”Mm.” Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction. He then looked to the side, ”Brother,

Sister, you can't spoil her. You still have to cultivate.”

Xi Xi's voice was soft and weak, sniffling as if she was about to cry, ”Did brother blame sister?”

”Sister knows that I was wrong. Brother, stop scolding sister, okay.”

Lin Fan blinked and looked confused, ‘When did I scold you? Can you stop talking as if I'm a bad person?'

”Sister, you know I didn't mean it.” Lin Fan explained. He always felt like his sister was the old mother who spoiled her child, and he was a strict father.

Xi Xi ignored Lin Fan. She didn't even eat the spirit beasts' meat; instead, she bowed her head and was quietly crying.

Huang Jiujiu hugged Xi Xi's head and comforted, ”Auntie, don't feel sad. Master is a bad guy; he only knows to mistreat Auntie.”

”I'm okay, Jiujiu.” Xi Xi gently stroked Huang Jiujiu's head.

Lin Fan looked at these two girls, one big and one small, acting so hard on each other.

He could only sigh; he was quite helpless, ‘People's hearts weren't ancient, little girl. I'm doing this for your good. To save yourself from being mistreated in the future. I'm your master; I need to help you out.'

It was a skill to solve the problem by yourself.

However, if you can get close to your strict master, it seems to be a skill as well.

It wasn't easy to handle.

………..

At this point.

Ye Zhentian shed sad tears in front of the sect master. His body was trembling with anger, ”Sect master, Lin Fan is too much. Indeed, there was once a little conflict between us, but there's no need to mistreat me like that.”

The sect master frowned and asked slowly, ”How did he treat you?”

”It's hard for me to speak up. I'm afraid that it will bring up sad memories and lead my heart to disaster.” Ye Zhentian's gaze dropped and lifted for a moment. His eyes were watery, embodying the image of a tormented man.

The sect master said, ”If you don't tell me, how can I help you? Tell me, what exactly is the reason why you are in such a mess. You are a core disciple of the sect; this sect master has high hopes for you. If you come to me, it means that you trust me. Don't worry; you can tell me anything.”

Ye Zhentian told the cause, the passage, and the current situation one by one, without hiding anything besides the spirit vein accident.

He didn't dare to say that those small sect disciples died in the spirit vein.

The sect master listened. He nodded slightly, frowned, then stretched, frowned again. He then looked at Ye Zhentian and sighed.

The emotions were a bit much.

It was as if there was a lot to say, but in the end, it dissipated with a sigh.

……

The spirit beasts banquet was about to end.

Lin Fan remembered something and asked, ”Sister Xi Xi, what has Meng Qingyao been doing lately? Does she has any frequent interactions with any strangers?”

There was no other meaning for him to ask this; it was just a question.

Xi Xi shook her head, ”No. Recently, Senior Sister hasn't even left Mysterious Sword Peak and has stayed at the mountain.”

”Oh.” Lin Fan continued to ask, ”Then, does she have any physical discomfort. Any symptoms considered uncomfortable.”

”No, it's been fine. No condition whatsoever.” Xi Xi asked back curiously, ”Brother, why are you so concerned about the senior sister? Is there something you need senior sister to help you with? If you're not able to come forward, I can ask for you.”

Lin Fan waved his hand, ”Nothing, I'm just curious; that's why I ask.”

After a while, there was no situation. It seemed like he was overthinking. How could he be successful at one go?

Although it was a beautiful mistake, some things needed to be clarified.

…………

The next day!

Lin Fan personally cooked the spirit beasts meat and carried a large plate to his mother.

He didn't go to see his mother on the day he returned. She must be angry and thinking he only wanted to see her whenever he's in need.

”Mother, your son has brought you food.” Lin Fan pushed the door open and looked around. He saw his old mother leaning on the recliner, looking at the ancient books.

Wei You didn't look at Lin Fan but slowly said, ”Only the day after you came back did you come to see your mother. Did you forget about her?”