TNIBFT -Chapter 279 Home is Everywhere

Xiao Jiang’s small face looked at Ye Tian seriously.

Before Ye Tian could speak, Xiao Jiang continued, “Dad, don’t worry so much. Lord Meng is so capable, he will definitely protect us.”

“You’re not a little kid anymore—why do you still make us worry?”

Ye Tian: …

Seeing Ye Tian’s face darken, Fang Shenghu stepped forward and took Xiao Jiang into his arms. “Matters of adults, children don’t understand. Besides, Lord Meng is from the Great Zhou. If you really go there, would you actually go?”

Xiao Jiang turned to look at Qin Fengyi, blinking her big eyes: “What’s wrong with that? A real man can make a home anywhere, isn’t that what you taught me?”

Well then!

Fang Shenghu froze, speechless.

Qin Fengyi’s lips curved into a smile, her eyes filled with affection as she looked at Xiao Jiang. If everyone in the world were like him, there would hardly be any unsolvable problems.

Xiao Xun’er, knowing that Ye Tian had gone to rescue Sun Wuji, kept a close watch on the movements in the front hall.

At this moment, she walked lightly from the backyard with a veil over her face. Just as she pushed open the wooden door, she saw a tall and beautiful woman standing next to Ye Tian, holding Ye Shuangxue in her arms. Her gaze was gentle and loving as she looked at Xiao Jiang. Ye Tian appeared speechless, occasionally glancing at the woman beside him, but the joy on his face could not be hidden.

Who is she?

Why has Ye Tian never mentioned her?

A perfect match of talent and beauty, indeed. Xiao Xun’er instinctively reached up to touch the wound on her cheek.

“Sister Xun’er?”

Xiao Jiang called out clearly, and all eyes immediately turned to the back door. Xiao Xun’er nervously clutched her dress hem, lowering her head even more, not daring to look at anyone.

Ye Tian glanced at everyone. “What are you all staring at? If nothing’s wrong, go mind your own business!”

Only then did the few shop assistants disperse.

Fang Shenghu followed Duan Yingying to the kitchen.

Qin Fengyi carried Ye Shuangxue to the other side of the hall, leaving only Ye Tian, Sun Wuji, and the two Xiao Jiang brothers in the hall.

Xiao Xun’er looked up at Sun Wuji, tears flickering in her eyes. She moved quickly, and in just a few steps, “Plop!” she knelt directly in front of him. “Thank you, Senior, for saving my life. If it weren’t for you, Xun’er would be dead by now!”

Sun Wuji stomped his foot. “Why are you kneeling to me?”

“Get up, get up!”

“I didn’t plan to save you in the first place; I just thought it was fun. If you don’t get up, I’ll get angry!”

Sun Wuji crossed his arms, pouting.

If you don’t bring it up, it’s fine, but once you mention it, it’s infuriating.

He had been wandering around the outskirts of Sifang City and happened to encounter some strangely dressed people. Out of curiosity, he had intended to follow them, only to find Xiao Xun’er being tormented by them.

Knowing Ye Tian and Xiao Xun’er had a good relationship, Sun Wuji rescued her. Then he discovered that this group of people were skilled in manipulating the mind. Curious, Sun Wuji almost got himself trapped. Wei Wuhuan, noticing Sun Wuji’s strength, wanted to turn him into a puppet, but Sun Wuji, despite his inner demons, was even stronger. During moments of clarity, he nearly wiped out the group from the Goddess Palace.

Sun Wuji was ungrateful. Xiao Xun’er knelt, not knowing what to do.

She cast a pleading look at Ye Tian.

Ye Tian sighed. “Old Sun, if it weren’t for Xun’er, you’d probably have gone crazy for a couple more days. Fine, she’s grateful to you—why are you still so proud?”

“I…”

Sun Wuji puffed out his whiskers, glaring, and said irritably, “Get up, get up! I just don’t like playing with girls—they’re so timid, it’s boring!”

After saying this, he ran toward the back door. “Bring me eight or ten roast chickens! This old man is starving!”

With that, he vanished in a flash.

Ye Tian helped Xiao Xun’er to her feet. “Senior Sun has always been like this. Don’t take it to heart.”

Xiao Xun’er shook her head slightly. She avoided Ye Tian’s hand and looked toward a corner of the hall, her gaze falling on Qin Fengyi. “Once Divine Doctor Qiu arrives and examines my face, I’ll leave. I won’t cause you any trouble.”

“You’re not trouble!”

Ye Tian’s expression was earnest. “You and I are friends. There’s no need for such words.”

Xun’er was momentarily taken aback, then lowered her head and fell silent.

The atmosphere turned a little awkward. After a long pause, Xiao Xun’er looked at Ye Tian again. “The people from the Goddess Palace captured me to use me as leverage against you. They intended to send my severed finger to Sifang City to threaten you. I managed to escape, but then they captured Senior Sun. Ye Tian, I feel there’s a conspiracy behind the Goddess Palace. You need to be careful.”

Leverage against him?

Who is the real enemy?

The Emperor of Daliang? Or someone else?

Ye Tian nodded. “Don’t overthink it. I’ll do everything I can to find the best doctors and heal your wounds.”

Elsewhere, Ye Shuangxue was sitting on Qin Fengyi’s lap, mother and daughter chatting. Something they said made Ye Shuangxue smile, her eyes curving with joy.

“Was mother this mischievous when you were little?”

“Of course!”

Qin Fengyi rested her chin on her daughter’s head, her voice soft. “Your grandfather always had headaches. Any scholar he hired—every single one—would enter standing and leave crawling from the study. In the end, even offering huge sums, he couldn’t find a proper tutor.”

“The famous paintings in his study… all bear my little handprints. I loved drawing and writing everywhere as a child…”

Recalling her own childhood, Qin Fengyi’s lips curved into a smile.

Ye Shuangxue chuckled. “Is my grandfather still around?”

“When I see him next, I’ll bring many paintings for him from mother.”

Qin Fengyi sighed, then slowly said, “The year you were born, they had all passed away. But your grandfather would be delighted to know that I have such a lovely daughter like you.”

“Master!”

“Master!”

Before the mother and daughter could finish their conversation, Nanfeng approached hurriedly, his expression tense, as if there was an urgent matter.

Ye Shuangxue quickly climbed down from Qin Fengyi’s lap.

Qin Fengyi frowned, her expression serious. “What is it?”

Nanfeng scanned the surroundings, hesitating for a moment before saying, “It’s about Lindong City… there’s an emergency… this…” His face showed his dilemma.

Qin Fengyi stood and gently patted Ye Shuangxue’s head. “Mother has urgent matters to handle. Rest well today, and tomorrow I’ll teach you spear techniques!”

“All right!”

After speaking, Qin Fengyi glanced toward the middle of the hall and saw Ye Tian still talking with the masked woman. She thought for a moment, then turned and left the hotpot restaurant.

“Why did Lord Meng leave?”

“What’s wrong with her?”

Xiao Jiang ran over, looking regretful at his second sister.

She hasn’t even told me to be her son yet, and she’s already leaving?

Ignored, Xiao Jiang followed Ye Shuangxue, continuing, “Second sister, Lord Meng is truly amazing. Like that… just like that, people die instantly, and the ground even cracks. Second sister, we promised each other—we share blessings together and hardships together, right?”

Ye Yunting was speechless. He reached out and gently pinched Xiao Jiang’s ear.

Xiao Jiang deliberately bared his teeth. “Big brother, have mercy!”

“I’m sorry! I was just joking! I only said it for everyone’s sake!”