Wang Miaomiao looked at Xiao Yifeng, her gaze flickering.
"Well, I’m heading back first."
Xiao Yifeng felt somewhat awkward and didn’t know what to say, so he simply left the place.
Wang Miaomiao watched Xiao Yifeng leave, glanced at Hong Mei’s room, and, as if possessed, walked in.
"Sister Hong, are you alright?"
Wang Miaomiao called out to Hong Mei, who was lying on the bed with her eyes closed.
"Do you want to be with your Brother Xiao?"
Hong Mei suddenly asked.
Wang Miaomiao’s face changed instantly, her eyes slightly frantic as she hurriedly said, "No, Sister Hong, you’ve got it wrong."
"What misunderstanding could I possibly have? I’m not his official fiancée. Even if you have such thoughts, I have no right to say anything."
Hong Mei smiled, smoothing her hair on her forehead, and said, "I can tell that your feelings for him are extraordinary!"
Wang Miaomiao felt at a loss, not knowing how to begin speaking.
"If you really have feelings for him, or if you don’t mind my situation, you might want to try. But if you can’t accept my situation, then forget these feelings or bury them deep in your heart. Otherwise, you’ll only feel pain and not happiness!"
Hong Mei spoke softly, offering guidance.
Wang Miaomiao listened to Hong Mei’s advice like an obedient student, her mind filling with a whirlwind of complicated thoughts.
Of course, Xiao Yifeng was unaware of all this; he had already returned to the villa at Haitang Garden.
"Brother-in-law, why have you just come back? We’re nearly starved to death, hurry up and cook!"
Seeing Xiao Yifeng return, Ye Yashi quickly puckered her lips and said.
"Do you plan to wait for me to cook from now on?"
Xiao Yifeng said with a wry smile.
"Of course, the food you make is even better than takeout. Naturally, we prefer to eat your cooking. But you’re back so late, don’t tell me you went off flirting with girls again!"
Ye Yashi teased Xiao Yifeng with a smile.
Xiao Yifeng tensed inwardly and said with an indifferent expression, "Don’t talk nonsense."
Ye Yashi leaned in closer, her large eyes scrutinizing Xiao Yifeng from side to side.
Xiao Yifeng internally heaved a sigh of relief, thankful that he’d prepared in advance and cleared any traces.
Ever since the incident with the lipstick on his mouth, Xiao Yifeng had become extremely cautious.
"Alright, I’m off to cook now. Weren’t you hungry?"
Xiao Yifeng waved and headed towards the kitchen.
Ye Yaxin and Tang Shengyi each sat at opposite ends of the sofa, the former engrossed in a book, while the latter was still playing with the Lightning Mink.
"Miss Tang, how long do you plan to stay here?"
Ye Yaxin suddenly asked Tang Shengyi.
"You’re not planning to squat here forever, are you? Or do you have designs on my brother-in-law?"
Ye Yashi stared at Tang Shengyi with wide eyes.
"Rest assured, I’ll leave after a while. As for Xiao Yifeng, I have no interest in him. You can relax about that. And even if I did, you couldn’t stop me," Tang Shengyi replied.
Ye Yashi looked indignant, but Ye Yaxin remained calm and composed, without any sign of anger.
Ten minutes later, Xiao Yifeng had finished cooking, and the one man and three women all sat down together.
"Wife, I want to let you know that I might have to leave tomorrow, and I’ll probably be back the day after."
Xiao Yifeng suddenly said to Ye Yaxin.
"Where are you off to again?"
Ye Yaxin’s gaze shifted to Xiao Yifeng.
"I’ve got some things to take care of. Don’t worry, I’ll arrange for someone to protect you and this villa in secret so you won’t get hurt."
Ye Yaxin didn’t say much.
"Miss Tang, come with me tomorrow; I need your help!"
Xiao Yifeng suddenly said to Tang Shengyi.
"What? Brother-in-law, you’re taking this woman with you? Don’t tell me you’re planning on having a secret rendezvous with her!"
Ye Yashi blurted out noisily.
At that, Ye Yaxin’s brows furrowed slightly as well.
"What are you all thinking about? I do need Miss Tang to come with me because I need her help. If we were really going to have a private meeting, would I say so directly? People say ’think big,’ yet this girl here doesn’t seem to think at all!"
Xiao Yifeng poked Ye Yashi’s head with his finger.
"Ouch, Brother-in-law, don’t hurt my self-esteem, okay?"
Ye Yashi pouted and whined.
"Wife, you have to trust me!"
Xiao Yifeng’s eyes turned to Ye Yaxin.
"If you dare do anything, humph..."
Ye Yaxin just lightly hummed while looking at Xiao Yifeng, giving him a chill through his whole body.
"What do you need me to do?"
Tang Shengyi asked Xiao Yifeng curiously.
"Aren’t you just idling around? You’ll know when we get there, just follow my lead."
Xiao Yifeng said nonchalantly.
Xiao Yifeng wanted Tang Shengyi to accompany him on account of her formidable strength. He needed a helper.
Mo Shuqian’s words from today had let him know that mysterious experts would certainly join the trip to Tianlong Mountain tomorrow, possibly even the forces behind the Mo Family.
Xiao Yifeng had long since discovered that the Mo Family was concealing a powerful force behind them, and it seemed the Mo Family was in search of the ancient jade disc for that very force.
Therefore, these experts from that powerful force would undoubtedly make an appearance tomorrow. Xiao Yifeng, with only the strength of the Gang Qi Realm, knew he had to find an assistant given his limited power.
Tang Shengyi was exceptionally strong, whether it was the Lightning Mink in her arms, or her own abilities, which was why he wanted to bring her to Tianlong Mountain.
After dinner, once everything was cleaned up, Xiao Yifeng returned to his room to practice the Nine Stars Tyrant Body Art and the Raging Flame Control Technique.
He was growing his strength while increasing his control over the Crimson Earthfire!
A new day arrived quickly. Xiao Yifeng awoke from his cultivation, his eyes sparkling.
He clenched his fists, and his entire body crackled, bones rattling loudly and exuding a formidable aura.
Although Xiao Yifeng’s realm had not broken through, his physical body had become increasingly powerful, and he grew more proficient in the Raging Flame Control Technique. Soon, he estimated he’d be able to harness the flames to begin his first-ever attempt at alchemy.