Axi felt it was necessary to clarify things on behalf of the Underworld King.
He cleared his throat and said softly, "Miss Feng, please don't misunderstand. The Underworld King never said those words. It was the young lady herself who said them."
The moment the male voice fell, Si Xin Xin's small face scrunched up. She looked at Axi with slight displeasure.
Her father and mother's relationship wasn't good, and she had been planning to play matchmaker.
Axi was such an idiot, bringing up the wrong topic.
This look made Axi a bit perplexed, and he quickly scratched the back of his head.
Had he said something wrong again?
But he was just trying to prevent Miss Feng from misunderstanding; he was thinking of the Underworld King.
"Master, they are..."
After observing for a while, Feng Xing asked.
Even Axi, standing far away, had unfathomable cultivation.
Feng Ning He then realized something and explained softly, "This is Xin Xin, my daughter."
Feng Xing's eyes widened, and his gaze fixed on Si Xin Xin.
After not seeing her for a while, his master had suddenly produced such a grown daughter.
Could this be an imposter?
Feng Ning He then pointed at Si Jian Ye, who was standing in the courtyard, "This is Xin Xin's father."
"Master... is this child truly your daughter?"
Feng Xing couldn't hide the astonishment in his eyes, and his tone even rose a bit.
His gaze kept darting between the two of them.
Upon closer inspection, this little doll bore some resemblance to his master.
Feng Ning He lowered her gaze to Si Xin Xin in her arms, a faint smile appearing on her delicate face, "Yes, I only found out a few days ago that I had a daughter living out in the world."
Feng Xing had no objections to Si Xin Xin. However, his gaze towards Si Jian Ye subtly held a hint of hostility.
It was acceptable that a daughter had suddenly appeared, especially one as cute as this.
But if this man was Xin Xin's father, then what about him and his master...
Thinking of this, Feng Xing's mood instantly soured.
Old Man Xu glanced leisurely at everyone, calmly retracting his gaze. "A Xing, this matter is complicated. I was also confused when I first found out. Let me explain it to you properly."
Feng Xing sat down beside Old Man Xu again, listening to his explanation.
Feng Ning He casually tore off a chicken drumstick and handed it to Si Xin Xin. "Xin Xin, your mother has been staying in the Medicine Valley all these years. This is also my home."
She had managed the Medicine Valley with great care and considered it her home.
There were countless schemes and intrigues in the Duke Zhenguo's mansion. Only in the Medicine Valley could she truly relax.
Si Xin Xin chewed on the chicken drumstick, her bright eyes darting around. "Mother, this place is so beautiful."
The Medicine Valley was spring-like all year round, with rare medicinal herbs visible everywhere, and a faint, elegant medicinal fragrance filling the air.
It was like a paradise on earth, free from the clamor of the world.
Seeing the little person before her with eyes full of anticipation, Feng Ning He took her hand. "Since you're here in the Medicine Valley, Mother will take you for a good tour."
Xiao Zhao quickly followed. "Xin Xin, I know the Medicine Valley well. I'll introduce you properly."
The group walked ahead openly.
Si Jian Ye and Axi followed far behind.
Xiao Zhao led Si Xin Xin on a wild sprint through the Medicine Valley.
Si Jian Ye gave Axi a look, and Axi quickly chased after Xin Xin.
This was the Medicine Valley, and there was no danger.
However, for safety's sake, Axi still followed closely.
Watching the two figures sprinting away, Feng Ning He stopped, a subtle smile playing on her red lips.
A tall, solitary figure stopped beside Feng Ning He.
Si Jian Ye's eyes were slightly cold, his chiseled face illuminated by the sunlight, making it appear even more refined.
"Here's something for you."
A sudden male voice sounded from beside her.
Feng Ning He instinctively turned her head to look at the man beside her, her delicate eyebrows slightly raised, her eyes holding a hint of doubt. "What is it?"
Si Jian Ye pointed into the air, and a jade bracelet immediately appeared on her wrist.
The sunlight made the jade bracelet shine brilliantly, as clear and translucent as spring water.
It was evident that this was good jade.
The surprise in her eyes deepened. "Why are you giving me a jade bracelet?"
The jade bracelet looked dignified and restrained on her fair wrist. Even if it was a good item, it wouldn't make her covet it.
Feng Ning He reached out to take off the jade bracelet without hesitation.
She didn't accept favors without reason, and besides, she didn't lack jewelry in her spatial bracelet.
The man's words made her stop her actions. "Xin Xin picked it."
"Xin Xin?"
Feng Ning He was slightly stunned, and the doubt in her eyes instantly vanished by more than half. She felt that the jade bracelet looked much better on her now.
The man's reaction was clearly visible. Si Jian Ye raised his sword-like eyebrows, a hint of displeasure swirling in his eyes.
For other women, receiving a jade bracelet would have made them ecstatic.
But Feng Ning He's first reaction was to take it off.
Si Jian Ye suppressed the expression in his eyes and calmly looked at her. "If you encounter danger, inject a trace of spiritual energy into the jade bracelet, and it will light up. Someone will appear to help you."
A wisp of his consciousness was hidden within the jade bracelet.
Even if Feng Ning He didn't inject spiritual energy into the bracelet, as long as she wore it, he could sense her location at any time.
Feng Ning He lowered her gaze dismissively, her eyes falling on the jade bracelet. "I will handle any danger I encounter. I don't need anyone's help."
If she couldn't even protect her own life, how could she protect Xin Xin?
She was already thinking of taking Xin Xin and leaving far away once all these matters were settled.
"Keep it. Who knows, it might come in handy someday."
Si Jian Ye deliberately paused his voice and slowly uttered, "This is also Xin Xin's wish."
The jade bracelet was his to give.
But he believed that Xin Xin would absolutely not want Feng Ning He to be in danger.
Xin Xin had finally found her mother; how could she bear to see her mother in trouble?
Feng Ning He pondered for a long time before nodding in agreement. "Fine, then I'll keep the jade bracelet."
Perhaps she would never use this jade bracelet in her life. Since it was Xin Xin's good intention, there was no harm in keeping it.
She instinctively looked up in the direction Si Xin Xin had run off to.
Si Xin Xin was running carefree, her small face beaming with smiles.
In the courtyard.
Old Man Xu recounted all that had happened during this period.
Si Jian Ye was Si Xin Xin's father, and his relationship with Feng Ning He was so subtle that outsiders couldn't fathom it.
Feng Xing's features were tightly furrowed, and his mind raced.
Upon learning that his master and Si Jian Ye had no significant relationship, his mood instantly lifted.
Even Old Man Xu couldn't ascertain their exact relationship, which caused a subtle shift in Feng Xing's mood.
Feng Xing subconsciously turned his gaze to Old Man Xu. "Who is that person? His cultivation is so profound?"
In the entire Li Kingdom, this was the first time he had seen a man with such profound cultivation.
Someone with such cultivation could never be an ordinary person.
Mentioning Si Jian Ye, Old Man Xu's expression turned somber, a hint of a dark gleam flickering across his face. "The Underworld King of Xi You Continent."