Xiao Ya nodded with understanding, a hint of relief on her beautiful face.
Fortunately, she wasn't the one causing annoyance.
She had been hoping for a chance to get closer to this young master. It would be terrible if he found her bothersome.
"I see. I'll drink this Peach Blossom Brew to you first, young master. Please help yourself."
Xiao Ya boldly downed the wine, her eyes subtly appraising Si Jianye.
Si Jianye had not looked at her directly from beginning to end, which disappointed Xiao Ya somewhat.
After a moment, Xiao Ya withdrew her thoughts and silently encouraged herself.
There was still time. One day, she would find a way to make this young master see her in a new light.
Returning to her seat, Xiao Ya curiously inquired of Bai Niannian, "Niannian, who exactly is this young master? I still don't know his surname or how to address him."
Besides the King of Hell, she remembered everyone else's names clearly.
In response to the question, Bai Niannian said without hesitation, "Just call him the King of Hell. Have you ever heard of the King of Hell?"
"The King of Hell?"
Xiao Ya silently repeated the name in her mind and then boldly shook her head, "I was born in Chen Family Village and have never heard of the King of Hell."
Bai Niannian then simply explained, "He is the King of Hell of Xiyou Prefecture. He holds great power and possesses profound cultivation. With him here, let alone one great priest, even a thousand great priests would be easily dealt with by the King of Hell."
In those days, the King of Hell carved a bloody path alone to become the King of Hell. He had subdued everyone with his own abilities.
"Is that so?"
Xiao Ya's eyes instantly lit up, filled with flickering anticipation.
The great priest's cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul stage. A thousand great priests were no match for the King of Hell. Just how strong must this man's power be?
It was likely beyond her wildest imagination.
Bai Niannian's mouth was full of food, and her speech was a little muffled, but it didn't prevent others from hearing clearly.
"Of course. If you haven't heard of Xiyou Prefecture, you must have heard of Jinling. Even the major sects of Jinling wouldn't dare offend the King of Hell. If the King of Hell willed it, he could even stand against an entire Jinling alone."
As she said this, Bai Niannian's expression remained largely unchanged, as she was long accustomed to such matters.
Xiao Ya's heart pounded fiercely in her chest again, her gaze involuntarily falling on Si Jianye.
She had never met anyone so formidable. Being in his presence was her good fortune.
To even exchange a few words with such a person would be her honor...
Feng Ninghe subtly turned her gaze, looking behind her.
On the street, tables were set up, and the villagers were enjoying their food harmoniously.
Her turning motion was subtle, yet Si Jianye noticed it.
The man looked at her discreetly, deliberately lowering his voice, "You've sensed it too?"
His low, husky voice was magnetic.
It also confirmed Feng Ninghe's intuition, "It seems my feeling is correct. Someone is watching us from the shadows."
Her composed demeanor allowed Si Jianye to instantly see through her thoughts, "You're not planning to capture them now? You want to wait until we're on our way?"
Her thoughts exposed, Feng Ninghe nodded boldly, "The villagers are enjoying themselves, and I don't want to ruin the atmosphere. If the person following us is indeed tracking us, they will naturally follow us on our journey."
At the dining table.
Everyone was eating with gusto.
Only Xiao Ya noticed Si Jianye speaking a couple of sentences, but unfortunately, she was too far away to hear clearly.
The meal soon concluded.
The village chief enthusiastically offered some food, "These pastries and dried fruits were made by the villagers. You can have them to stave off hunger on your journey."
Feng Ninghe nodded generously and accepted the village chief's kindness, "Village Chief, I will accept them then."
Afterward, she took out a small bottle of pills and handed it over, "Village Chief, these are second-grade pills that aid in cultivation and can help break through the Foundation Establishment stage. I can see that your cultivation is stuck at the early Foundation Establishment stage and hasn't broken through for a long time. Taking these pills will help you break through."
There was no alchemist in the entire Chen Family Village.
Seeing the pills before him, the village chief cherished them as treasures, his face instantly breaking into a smile, "This... Miss Feng, you have been so good to us in Chen Family Village. I don't know how to repay you!"
How precious a bottle of pills was.
Even with his hard work, he could only afford the lowest grade of first-grade pills.
Before him were full bottles of second-grade pills.
Feng Ninghe said generously, "The villagers have been warm and sincere in their treatment of us. Since I have eaten your food and accepted your kindness, I cannot remain indifferent. I have no shortage of pills, so please accept them with peace of mind."
She had no lack of pills.
If not for the village chief and the villagers' bodies being unable to withstand higher-grade pills, she would have suggested giving them more.
The village chief was extremely moved, his gaze filled with gratitude, "Miss Feng, I thank you on behalf of the entire village!"
The village chief, his body trembling, was about to kneel. Feng Ninghe quickly supported him, "Village Chief, there's no need for thanks. You treated us with sincerity, and we will naturally do the same. We will be on our way shortly after finishing our meal."
Before they left, the people of Chen Family Village bid them farewell.
In the eyes of the villagers, they were the benefactors of Chen Family Village.
Aunt Chen, with a hint of reluctance, held Xiao Ya's hand and exhorted, "Xiao Ya, following noble people is your fortune. You must serve them well."
Tears welled up in Xiao Ya's eyes, and she nodded repeatedly, "Mother, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Aunt Chen dared not delay Xiao Ya's time further and said softly, "Alright, hurry along now."
Xiao Ya nodded obediently and set off with Feng Ninghe and the others.
Axi and Feng Xing brought the carriages.
They were a large group, so they had multiple carriages.
As the carriages moved forward in a grand procession, Feng Ninghe stopped Feng Xing after only a few steps, "A'xing, stop the carriage."
Feng Xing, though not understanding her intention, stopped the carriage as instructed.
At that moment, a figure flashed by rapidly.
Feng Ninghe's figure disappeared from everyone's sight in a flash. When she reappeared, she held a sneaky servant in her hand.
She casually threw the person to the ground, her indifferent eyes slowly fixed on him, "Who sent you?"
The servant hadn't even registered what had happened before being caught. His eyes were filled with panic as he shook his head desperately, "No one sent me. I was just passing by!"
"Oh? Are you sure you were just passing by?"
Feng Ninghe did not believe such words. She raised a delicate eyebrow, her indifferent eyes calmly resting on him.
The servant dared not admit anything and quickly nodded in agreement, "That's right! I was just passing by!"
The servant's eyes darted around, waiting for an opportunity to escape. Seizing an opening, he suddenly bolted!