The next day.
Fudan University.
Lin Yuwei and Dongfang Lingyu had indeed come looking for him.
After descending the mountain yesterday, the two found the yamen. At Dongfang Lingyu's pleading, they claimed to have an urgent matter that required them to go to Magic City immediately. They even had two yamen officials escort them by plane to Magic City.
Upon contacting the local yamen here and mentioning Xia Feng's name, everyone knew who he was.
Dongfang Lingyu had specifically described Xia Feng's appearance. When they heard it, they realized it was Professor Xia who taught at Fudan University.
Xia Feng was quite famous there. After confirming, they immediately took Lin Yuwei and Dongfang Lingyu to Fudan University.
"Brother-in-law."
Dongfang Lingyu saw Xia Feng approaching and waved to him from afar.
The accompanying officials, seeing Dongfang Lingyu's enthusiasm and excitement, became even more convinced that what they were doing was right.
"Why did you come?" Xia Feng asked.
"Brother-in-law, I have an urgent matter to report to you. It's not convenient to say it here," Dongfang Lingyu said, coming up to Xia Feng's side like a happy child.
"Senior," Lin Yuwei also walked over and called out softly.
"Professor Xia, they said they had an urgent matter to see you and we brought them over. Sorry to disturb you," the accompanying yamen officials quickly came over to greet Xia Feng.
"Okay, it's alright," Xia Feng waved his hand.
After everyone dispersed, Xia Feng looked at Dongfang Lingyu and asked, "What did you want to say just now?"
"Brother-in-law, you're in big trouble. Do you know about the Hermit Families?" Dongfang Lingyu began to worry about Xia Feng.
Xia Feng had indeed heard of the Hermit Families.
However, these people were different from those in the cultivation world. They hid themselves well. Without someone to guide them or if they didn't come out on their own, they were impossible to find.
"I've heard some things," Xia Feng nodded.
"Two people, who claim to be from the Dongfang Hermit Family, are coming to find you. They want to take the Qilin away from you. They are probably on their way now."
Dongfang Lingyu told him everything she knew.
Xia Feng showed no expression after hearing this.
Seeing this, Dongfang Lingyu continued, "Brother-in-law, why don't you find a place to hide first? I'll call you out when the storm passes."
She naturally recognized Xia Feng's strength, but the Hermit Families were rumored to be almost god-like, so their power was undoubtedly immense.
"No need," Xia Feng refused.
He never expected to encounter people from the Hermit Families. Xia Feng was happy, as he had been looking for them, and now they were coming to him, which was even better.
The Hermit Families must have inheritances related to ascension, and these inheritances would not be lost in their hands.
"Brother-in-law, these are Hermit Families. Their cultivation must be very powerful. Do you have the confidence to fight them?" Dongfang Lingyu tried to persuade Xia Feng when he refused.
"I said it's fine, so it's fine. Alright, I'm leaving now." Xia Feng finished speaking and prepared to leave.
"Brother-in-law, wait," Dongfang Lingyu called out.
Xia Feng turned around and looked at her with a questioning gaze.
"Brother-in-law, we were brought here by someone. This is our first time out in the world, and we don't know where to go. Everything has changed so much, and we have no money on us. Are you not going to look after us?"
Dongfang Lingyu feigned a pitiful appearance.
It wasn't entirely an act; they truly had nowhere to go.
Without identification or money, they were stuck.
Now, their only option was to act pitiful and beg for shelter from Xia Feng.
Xia Feng glanced at the two. He knew Dongfang Lingyu was telling the truth; otherwise, she wouldn't have had yamen officials escort them.
"Then follow me for now. I'll send someone to take you back after this matter is resolved," Xia Feng said after some thought.
"Yay! ✌" Dongfang Lingyu exclaimed happily.
"You two wander around for a while. Come back here in an hour, and I'll come find you," Xia Feng instructed and then left.
He still had a class to attend, so he let the two wander around the campus by themselves.
Watching Xia Feng leave, Dongfang Lingyu said with a smile, "Cousin, brother-in-law is quite nice, isn't he? Look how concerned he is about us."
Lin Yuwei's face turned slightly red, unsure how to respond.
"Can you please stop calling him brother-in-law in public? It will tarnish his reputation," Lin Yuwei reminded her.
If her own reputation was tarnished, so be it, but calling him brother-in-law all the time would damage Xia Feng's reputation.
"No, I won't. I also heard others say that a part of a sister-in-law's butt belongs to her brother-in-law."
Dongfang Lingyu shook her head, refusing.
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The two wandered around the campus for a while, attracting quite a few stares.
Because of their attire, which had a slightly classical style, combined with their exceptional beauty, they made people's hearts skip a beat.
It wasn't unusual to see people wearing classical-style clothing nowadays; what drew attention was their beauty.
Not only were they beautiful, but they also dressed so elegantly, evoking a desire to take them home and cherish them.
After strolling for a while, they arrived at the agreed-upon meeting spot ahead of time.
Not long after, Xia Feng walked over.
"Brother-in-law, are you done?" Dongfang Lingyu happily exclaimed as she watched Xia Feng approach.
"I'm done. Let's go eat," Xia Feng nodded.
"Mmm, I'm starving," Dongfang Lingyu agreed with a nod.
The three walked towards the parking lot. Long Aotian was already waiting there. He wasn't surprised to see Lin Yuwei and Dongfang Lingyu with Xia Feng.
He had met both of them at the previous cultivators' assembly.
After getting into the car, Xia Feng asked Dongfang Lingyu and Lin Yuwei, "Do you two want to eat out, or at home?"
"Brother-in-law, is there a difference? I'm hungry now," Dongfang Lingyu asked, leaning over the back of the driver's seat.
"Then let's eat out. Xiao Long, find a nearby hotel for us to eat first," Xia Feng instructed Long Aotian.
"Yes, Master," Long Aotian nodded.
"This scary uncle, are you my brother-in-law's disciple?" Dongfang Lingyu asked Long Aotian.
Long Aotian pretended not to hear and continued driving.
Dongfang Lingyu admired the scenery outside and murmured to herself:
"I didn't expect the outside world to be so beautiful and have changed so much."
"Cousin, look at these tall buildings, they're so beautiful. I don't want to go back anymore."
Lin Yuwei pulled Dongfang Lingyu and said, "Don't talk nonsense."
"I'm not talking nonsense. I really don't want to go back," Dongfang Lingyu said seriously to Lin Yuwei.
"The outside world is so wonderful. Compared to the mountains, it's so much better."
Long Aotian found a restaurant nearby. As soon as Xia Feng and the two girls got out of the car, Long Aotian received a message:
"Team leader, we just received news that someone claiming to be from a Hermit Family intends to harm Mr. Xia."