Regarding this matter, Song Yuan was also powerless.
In these times, human relationships were shallow; only interests could bind people together.
He had previously known a few pharmacists, but after his Spirit Abode was injured, he had hardly kept in touch.
Song Liuhua wanted to help, but everyone knew their own limitations—she was just a half-baked amateur. Those rare green spirit liquids were merely concocted by her haphazard experiments. Who knew when she might brew such medicine again? It could be ages.
For this, she could only apologize.
Having obtained this medicinal liquid capable of repairing the Spirit Abode was already a great stroke of luck, and Feng Ci was satisfied. He held no disappointment whatsoever that the Song siblings couldn’t be of further help.
“It’s fine. When the time comes, I’ll make a trip to the rear areas and should still gain quite a bit.”
Upon hearing this, Song Liuhua’s eyes lit up.
“I want to go too!”
Since she had crossed over, she hadn’t yet been to a hunting ground.
Feng Ci had many Martial Spirit Masters under his command, so protecting his wife wouldn’t be a problem. He agreed very readily.
Song Yuan had just returned from West River Ridge and planned to rest at home for a few days before joining Feng Ci’s team later. Now that he had obtained the medicine to repair his Spirit Abode, he didn’t even want to step outside. He took some immediately and began recuperating at home.
After lunch, while Song Yuan secluded himself to mend his Spirit Abode, Feng Ci invited his wife to stroll through the streets.
Just as they stepped out, a somewhat unfamiliar male voice called out.
“Hua’er, where are you off to?”
Xie Huai Sheng, clad in blue martial attire, hurried over.
But then he saw his former fiancée walking alongside Feng Ci.
Puzzled, he asked, “Why is Young Master Feng here as well?”
Song Liuhua looked at the fair-skinned, delicate-featured man and finally recalled that this was the original host’s former fiancé. She rolled her eyes, “What’s it to you?”
With Feng Ci present, she refrained from spitting at Xie Huai Sheng to avoid tarnishing her lovely image. Otherwise, given the Xie family’s behavior, she would have taught him a lesson in manners.
In their past interactions, Hua’er had always been gentle and soft-spoken with him, never like this. A flicker of loss passed through Xie Huai Sheng’s eyes—only half a month apart, and she had grown so distant.
Seeing him put on a lovesick act made Song Liuhua nauseous. She waved her fist menacingly and snapped, “Give me back my Spirit Sword, and get lost!”
Her hostile attitude only deepened Xie Huai Sheng’s sorrow. He handed over the Spirit Sword.
Finding it dirty, Song Liuhua frowned and prepared to take out a handkerchief to hold it.
Feng Ci nodded slightly to Xie Huai Sheng, stepped forward, and took the Spirit Sword. “Let me hold it for you.”
Xie Daren’s suspicious gaze shifted between the two. “Hua’er, you know Young Master Feng?”
Feng Ci’s smile faded slightly. “Eldest Young Master Xie, choose your words carefully. My wife’s pet name is not for just anyone to use.”
“Let’s go.” Feng Ci took Song Liuhua’s hand and led her away.
Xie Daren watched their intimate figures walking side by side, his mind reeling. “My wife… my wife…”
It took him a long moment to process that Song Liuhua had married someone else just one day after he broke off their engagement.
Xie Daren’s face turned pale then flushed with anger. He had made grand plans, but reality had immediately dealt him a harsh blow.
If only he hadn’t returned that Spirit Sword…
Like throwing a meat bun to a dog—gone forever!
What a huge loss!
Feng Ci’s fingers were long and pale, with distinct knuckles and slightly calloused palms, warm and completely enveloping Song Liuhua’s hand.
Mischievously, Song Liuhua scratched lightly in his palm.
Itchy and tingling, as if someone were lightly brushing a feather against the very tip of her heart, Feng Ci chuckled softly and squeezed back. The woman’s delicate, small hand was soft and supple, as if boneless.
Along the way, the newlywed couple no longer felt as distant as they had the day before.
Feng Ci owned a three-section courtyard with an acre of planting fields on Pingqing Street in the eastern part of the city.
Granny Yang was a longtime servant of the Feng family and one of the old retainers who had followed Feng Ci to Yanqing County. Upon suddenly hearing that her master had married a commoner girl of no use, she tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.
Although her master had suffered severe injuries from afar, he was still beyond the reach of ordinary people. Even the most powerful family in Yanqing County wasn’t worthy of polishing his shoes.
When she saw Feng Ci return, Granny Yang finally couldn’t hold back her words. “Fourth Young Master, with your status, must you really marry a commoner’s daughter? This girl has nothing but a pretty face to offer and cannot…”
Feng Ci’s expression turned cold. “Granny, watch your words!”
“From today onward, she is the mistress of the Feng residence! You must respect her as you respect me. If you cannot do so, you may return to the main Feng estate.”
Confronted with the icy glare of her young master, Granny Yang broke out in a cold sweat in an instant.
Only after watching her master turn and enter the room did Granny Yang dare to straighten up, wiping the sweat from her face with a bitter smile.
She really was getting old and muddled. Having lived too comfortably for too long, she had dared to overstep and question her master.
It seemed this unseen mistress was not to be taken lightly.
That day, Song Liuhua bought a large amount of Elixir Crafting materials and was preparing to practice her craft.
Just as she set up her equipment, she heard shouting from outside the courtyard.
Opening the door, she found Tie Ya, the close friend she had recently made.
“It’s terrible… Liu Hua, it’s terrible!”
Tie Ya, robust and dark-skinned, dressed in coarse short attire, burst in like a little black cannonball.
Song Liuhua took small, careful steps, edging closer to the wall.
Being collided with by Tie Ya would be a disaster.
After all, this girl was someone who dared to confront a Black Rock Pig head-on.
Given how fragile Song Liuhua was—even a palm-sized Rabbit-like Beast could kick her to death—it was easy to imagine the consequences of being hit by Tie Ya.
“Xie Huai Sheng is holding a banquet! He even invited my parents to the feast today!”
Tie Ya stepped over the threshold and came to an abrupt halt in front of Song Liuhua.
She was panting heavily, her face full of anxiety.
“Oh?” Song Liuhua responded indifferently.
Seeing her unhurried demeanor, Tie Ya stamped her foot. “He’s no good! Should I teach him a lesson for you?”
“How would you teach him a lesson?”
Song Liuhua rolled her eyes. “With your strength as a second-tier Spirit Arborist, which could be flattened by a single punch?”
“I could throw Exotic Beast droppings at his wedding banquet!”
Song Liuhua twitched her lips. “That’s a bit disgusting. Let’s just forget it.”
She was afraid Tie Ya would be beaten to death before she even had a chance to deploy the droppings. Besides, she was married now. If she caused trouble for the Xie family at this point, people might mistakenly think she couldn’t let go of Xie Huai Sheng, which would be utterly repulsive.
In this world, it wasn’t uncommon for men and women to abandon their spouses after achieving success.
That Wang San’er had married Xie Daren despite his existing engagement. If she prospered in the future, it wouldn’t be surprising if she abandoned her husband and children. Song Liuhua estimated that, without her needing to lift a finger, this pair of scoundrels would eventually self-destruct.
With her precious time and a handsome husband at home, there was no need to waste energy on those two.
Seeing that Song Liuhua truly didn’t care, Tie Ya, being carefree by nature, readily let go of the idea.
“The county militia is going hunting at West River Ridge tomorrow, are you coming?”
“I’m going. My brother and Feng Ci are coming too.”
Tie Ya said cheerfully: “Then let’s go together then. I’ll take you to dig for wild vegetables and search for Spirit Plants.”
“Alright.”