Chapter 207 Inquiry
Lian Zixin got up and left when the night was almost unbearable.
However, before leaving, she kept telling her to pay attention to her body at night and not to be too tired.
As soon as Lian Zixin left the room, Yewan's original smiling face immediately disappeared, replaced by indifference. In normal times, she would still be in the mood to deal with this little aunt, but now she really doesn't have such a mood.
If it wasn't for the sake of her mother, she wouldn't even let this so-called aunt in through the door of the room. Obviously she felt that her attitude had been made very clear, and she didn't want to get close to this aunt either. However, the other party seems to have not noticed anything, and has always been very affectionate to her.
Sometimes, she wonders if the auntie treats her so well because she wants to benefit her sons and daughters. But in front of her, she rarely heard the other party mention the pair of children.
So, she couldn't figure out what this little aunt had in mind for her.
On the other side, after Lian Zixin left Yewan's courtyard and went to see Lian Mengzhu again, he took a lot of things and went home.
In the Huangfu family—
Ye Leng'an and Huangfu Ruiling haven't gone out for several days.
Before, they originally planned to spend a day to fuse the fragments of the Shennong Ding into the body again. But, unexpectedly, things didn't go so smoothly.
I don't know if it's because the fragments have been away from the main body for too long, or because the main body has already recognized the owner, it actually rejects the fragments. This also led to the entire integration process is not smooth. However, fortunately, because Huangfu Ruiling has rich experience in refining weapons, he finally merged, but it took much longer than expected.
Holding an exquisite small medicine cauldron in his hand, Ye Leng'an's face was full of smiles.
At this moment, the small medicine cauldron in her hand has completely lost its dusty appearance. The body of the tripod is jet black, with three legs propping up the whole body, and ears protruding from the mouth of the tripod. On the dark cauldron walls, there are various ancient and mysterious creatures, such as strange-looking three-legged birds, thick and thick coiled ancient vines, and strangely blooming magical flowers.
Before showing its true body, it exudes an ancient and mysterious aura. However, if someone else saw it, they would no longer be able to recognize the Shennong Ding. The Shennong Ding at this moment is completely different from when it was at the auction. Even if an alchemist like Ye Hongxuan was present, he would definitely not be able to recognize him.
Turning her hand back, the Shennong cauldron in Ye Lengan's hand disappeared. She stepped forward happily, holding Huangfu Ruiling's hand, and said with a smile, "Go, I'll treat you to dinner!"
Hearing Ye Leng'an's words, Huangfu Ruiling couldn't help laughing. He stretched out his hand, tapped Ye Leng'an's pretty nose, and said, "Oh, do you have any spirit coins?"
One sentence directly made Ye Leng'an stunned, but she immediately returned to normal, still smiling, "I only said that I was a treat, but I didn't say that I would pay the bill! Besides, as my fiance, is it possible that you want to let your fiancee pay for it?"
"Okay." Huangfu Ruiling shook his head amusedly, his eyes were full of tenderness, "It's all up to you."
The two joined hands and went out.
However, when they were in the corridor, they met an acquaintance. Of course, it was just that they recognized each other, and the other party did not recognize them. This person is none other than Huangfu Ruixiang.
Huangfu Ruixiang was following a son of the Huangfu family into the door. It's not the first time he came to the Huangfu family in the hidden world, but in the past, he stayed at the outer door, and rarely had the opportunity to enter the family.
However, every time he entered the home, he couldn't help but sigh. Unlike the Fan world, everyone here is strong. Moreover, in this world, as long as it is strong enough, its lifespan can be continuously extended.
There is no one who does not want to stay here in the Hidden World, and he is no exception. However, he is very aware of his own strength, and he also knows that this may be very difficult. However, even so, he still has to work hard to perform well in this family competition. Only in this way can he be favored by the family and be able to stay.
Just as he was walking in with the disciples of the family, he saw two people walking towards him.
Although both of them are wearing masks, it can be seen that the man is tall and straight, while the woman has bright eyes and white teeth, and is graceful. When two people walk together, it is a perfect match made in heaven, a pair of talented men and women.
Just for some reason, he always felt that the two people in front of him looked really familiar. It's just that before he could think too much, he saw the younger boy who brought him in, and immediately pulled him aside, then lowered his head slightly, not daring to look directly at the two people in front of him.
It's just that the man and woman didn't even look at them, and walked straight over.
When the two finally left, Huangfu Ruixiang immediately looked at the disciple in front of him, and said, "Senior brother, who were those two just now?"
When the disciples of this family brought him in, their attitude was very arrogant, and when they faced him, they were also ignorant. Although he was uncomfortable, he couldn't say anything. After all, even if he is just an ordinary disciple in the family, he cannot be compared with his outer disciples in this mortal world.
However, when he saw the disciple who was arrogant to him just now, he was so respectful to the young couple. It can be seen that the status of these two people in the family is definitely not low.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" After scolding Huangfu Ruixiang in a low voice, the disciple said, "That's the head of our Huangfu family, and his fiancée, Miss Ye. They are not something you and I can talk about casually."
"Patriarch?" Huangfu Ruixiang's eyes widened, his eyes filled with disbelief, "So young."
He hasn't even been to the family a few times, so it is naturally impossible to meet the head of the family. In his imagination, the Patriarch must be quite young. It never occurred to him that this person, who seemed not much older than him, was actually the head of the family.
"Don't you know our Patriarch?" The disciple couldn't help frowning, "Our Patriarch is very young, and he hasn't been in power for a long time, but under his leadership, our family has become stronger than before."
When he spoke, his tone was full of admiration and pride.
Huangfu Ruixiang was secretly startled, and didn't say anything more. As for the sense of familiarity just now, he just thought it was just an illusion. How could he know the head of the family!
In a unique restaurant in the hidden world, Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Leng'an were sitting opposite each other.
Right now, the two of them were sitting at a table on the side of the lobby. They arrived late and there were no private rooms, so they could only sit in the lobby. For this, they don't mind.
After ordering, Ye Lengan looked at Huangfu Ruiling opposite, smiled and said, "Aren't you going to say something?"
"Huh?" Huangfu Ruiling raised his eyebrows, and looked at Ye Leng'an with a hint of doubt.
"Huangfu Ruixiang!" Ye Leng'an said directly, "Unexpectedly, he also came to the hidden world. There is still some time before the family competition, and he came quite early this time!"
"Of course he has to come earlier." Huangfu Ruiling said without any fluctuations in his tone, "This time the family competition is related to his future. In the past family competitions, he didn't even have the qualification to participate. Therefore, this time it is natural to seize the opportunity."
"Isn't it like this in the past?" Ye Leng'an was a little surprised, "I thought everyone could sign up freely!"
"Of course it's impossible." Huangfu Ruiling shook his head amusedly, "If this is the case, how long will it take to compete! Although only those big families are eligible to participate in this family competition, but even so, the total number of these big families does not know how many people. If all of them participate, it may not be done in a month!"
"So, there is a prescribed age and cultivation level. This is all for training young disciples, so we won't let those senior disciples get involved."
Ye Lengan understood, nodded, and continued, "Then after this time is over, do you plan to let Huangfu Ruixiang stay?"
I've heard of it before, although Huangfu Ruixiang has a bit of talent, in the ordinary world, it can be said to be very good. However, in the hidden world, it can be regarded as an ordinary existence.
However, whether to let Huangfu Ruixiang stay or not, the final decision is still in Huangfu Ruiling's hands. As long as Huangfu Ruiling decides to let Huangfu Ruixiang stay, even if Huangfu Ruixiang's talent is very ordinary, he can stay.
"Let him stay!" Huangfu Ruiling replied flatly, "It can be regarded as giving him a chance. However, I can only give him a chance to stay. As for the future, I will not take care of it anymore."
He was willing to give this opportunity because the two were still related by blood. However, this blood relationship can only allow him to do this. As for the rest, it has nothing to do with him.
Although she said so, there was no trace of pity on her face, but a little indifference.
"No," Huangfu Ruiling shook his head, "According to Huangfu Ruixiang's talent, although he can stay, but he should go back in a year or so at most. He can't stay here in the hidden world forever."
Ye Lengan understood, and nodded.
Just as the two were talking, a hesitant voice sounded.
"Miss Ye, is that you?"
The two followed the voice and saw an acquaintance approaching them. This person is none other than Nangong Xuyao. The two looked at each other and said nothing.
Nangong Xuyao hesitated, but he still approached the two of them. However, because he didn't recognize Huangfu Ruiling, he didn't even know Ye Leng'an's real identity. He only met him once at the medicine store before, and he only knew that the other person's surname was Ye.
Ye Leng'an raised his eyebrows, a hint of doubt appeared on his face at the right time, "Are you—"
"Miss Ye probably forgot, we met at the medicinal material store before." Nangong Xuyao also knew that the other party probably forgot about himself, so he explained, "I was with Zhong Yujiarui at the time."
After hearing Nangong Xuyao's words, Ye Leng'an suddenly realized, "So it's you! What's the matter? Could it be because of Zhong Yujiarui, wanting revenge!"
She didn't think that Nangong Xuyao recognized her true identity. Just like what Huangfu Ruiling said, even if someone recognizes it, it is impossible to be sure. As long as they don't admit it, no one can control who they are.
Huangfu Ruiling's eyes on the side were indifferent, and when he looked at Nangong Xuyao, there was even a trace of chill in his eyes.
Nangong Xuyao originally looked at Huangfu Ruiling curiously, but when he noticed the other person's eyes, he couldn't help but shudder, and then immediately withdrew his gaze.
He didn't know the man, but he felt a danger from the man.
"No," Nangong Xuyao said quickly, "I'm not, I just want to ask Miss Ye about something."
Actually, before that, he wanted to find an opportunity to ask Miss Ye about it. It's just that at that time, Miss Ye and Zhong Yujiarui had a conflict, and finally they broke up. It's also impossible for him to leave Zhong Yujiarui behind to chase Miss Ye, so all his previous efforts would have been wasted.
He also thought about going to the Huangfu family to find someone, but this Miss Ye seems to have a high status in the Huangfu family. If he rushed to find someone, he might not even be able to get in the door.
At first, he had already planned to give up, but unexpectedly, when he went out for a meal today, he met someone. So he must seize the opportunity to go up and ask what he wants to know.
"Oh, what's the matter?" Ye Leng'an rested his chin on one hand, and looked at Nangong Xuyao, "If I remember correctly, we should have only met once, and we didn't even talk before!"
She didn't think Nangong Xuyao recognized her. If he really recognized her, he would definitely recognize Huangfu Ruiling as well. If this was the case, then Nangong Xuyao couldn't have been so calm.
"Miss Ye, I want to ask you about the Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill." Nangong Xuyao said directly, "May I ask if you have saved anyone with the Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill?"
After hearing Nangong Xuyao's words, Ye Leng'an was taken aback for a moment, and then she remembered that earlier, she had used a Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill to save Nangong Xuyao who was dying. But at that time, Nangong Xuyao had no consciousness at all. Could it be, what did he think of now?
Huangfu Ruiling at the side didn't care about Nangong Xuyao's arrival at all. However, when Nangong Xuyao mentioned the life-saving grace again, he couldn't help frowning.
Although the heart has been turned back and forth, Ye Leng'an's face is still calm, "What do you mean? Does this have anything to do with you?"
"To be honest," Nangong Xuyao said quickly after hearing Ye Leng'an's words, "Before, I was seriously injured, but luckily someone saved me. That person saved me with the Nine Revolutions Resurrection Pill. I also remembered the smell of the Nine Revolutions Resurrection Pill you took out in the medicinal material store before."
Could it be that Miss Ye in front of me is really her savior?
"Oh, is that so?" Ye Leng'an's eyes flashed with clarity, and then he said, "I have never saved you. Besides, you must be aware of the preciousness of this Nine-Return Resurrection Pill. It is impossible for me to use such a precious medicine rashly."
If she hadn't just come back from soul transmigration, she felt that Nangong Xuyao's situation was very similar to when she was dying, she might not have rescued people! Moreover, her life-saving grace in the end also benefited Ye Xiyuan. Thinking about it now, it's really embarrassing.
However, at the beginning, saving people was just a matter of whim, and he didn't expect anything in return from Nangong Xuyao. Besides, the grace of saving his life has already been paid off with money. Therefore, there is no relationship between her and Nangong Xuyao. She also didn't want to have anything to do with the other party, so she didn't admit to saving lives.
After hearing Ye Leng'an's words, Nangong Xuyao's eyes flashed with disappointment, but he still didn't give up, and continued to ask, "Then I don't know if Miss Ye has given someone else the Nine Ranks Resurrection Pill?"
Although he knew that the possibility of this was very small, he still couldn't help asking.
"Do you think it's possible?" Ye Leng'an smiled indifferently, "I'm sure I'll take good care of such a precious pill. Besides, don't you think that I can take out ten or eight of these pills at any time, right?"
After hearing Ye Leng'an's words, Nangong Xuyao couldn't help but blushed, then cupped his fists and said, "Sorry for disturbing you. Thank you Miss Ye for your explanation today."
"It doesn't matter." Ye Leng'an smiled lightly, and then said, "However, I can understand your desire to find a savior. But, have you ever thought about one thing, that is, would the other party really want you to look for it? Maybe it's just a casual thing for someone to save you, and you don't take it to heart at all."
"So, I still advise you, don't be too attached to this matter. Especially if your mind is impure, don't bother others."
She persuaded her like this not for Nangong Xuyao, but for herself. She didn't want to have anything to do with Nangong Xuyao at all, so she didn't want Nangong Xuyao to know that she was the one who saved him back then.
A look of sadness flashed across Nangong Xuyao's face, and then he left directly.
After Nangong Xuyao left, Huangfu Ruiling said with a half-smile, "I really didn't want him to know that it was you who saved people back then."
"Don't." Ye Leng'an couldn't help but rolled his eyes, with an expression of respect and indifference, "Looking at him like that, it's not that he's disappointed because he can't thank his savior, he's disappointed because he can't get in touch with a savior who might be an alchemist."
She is not a fool either, she naturally saw through Nangong Xuyao's petty thoughts. However, this is not the main reason why she is unwilling to speak out. The main reason was that she didn't want to have anything to do with Nangong Xuyao. She felt offended by someone who helped Ye Xiyuan like that.
After hearing Ye Leng'an's words, the smile on Huangfu Ruiling's face suddenly became more friendly, "You can see it very clearly! He knows the preciousness of the Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill, and naturally he also knows that if the opponent can use the Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill to save him, then he is definitely not a simple person. He did it just to increase his bargaining chips."
"It seems that his life in the hidden world is not easy." Ye Leng'an nodded, and then remembered something, "Then it seems that he and Zhong Yujiarui are together for this reason."
"Zhong Yujiarui has been dazzled by love, and the head of Zhong Yu's family is not a fool." Huangfu Ruiling's mouth curled into a sarcastic smile, "The head of Zhong Yu's family is an old fox, and Nangong Xuyao's extravagance can be clearly seen in front of him."
"Although he doesn't love Zhong Yujiarui the most, but she is his own daughter anyway, and he won't let Zhong Yujiarui jump into the fire pit."
"Then it seems that Nangong Xuyao's road will not work. It's really a pity." Although Ye Leng'an said so, there was no trace of regret on Ye Leng'an's face, "However, how do you know so clearly!"
After speaking, her suspicious eyes fell on Huangfu Ruiling, as if she wanted to see something from the other's face.
Huangfu Ruiling calmly said, "It's not difficult to guess such a simple matter. With Nangong Xuyao's status, it is absolutely impossible for him to marry the prostitute of any big family. It's just that he is still daydreaming."
Although his face was so calm, his heartbeat was a beat slower. In fact, the reason why he knew so clearly was because after Ye Leng'an told him that he had seen Nangong Xuyao, he sent someone to investigate the matter of Nangong Xuyao in the hidden world, so he knew so clearly.
Of course, he didn't do this because he didn't trust Ye Leng'an. It's just that he was a little out of touch with Nangong Xuyao. Especially before, Nangong Xuyao always wanted to find his savior. He didn't want Nangong Xuyao and An An to have anything to do with each other.
Moreover, he could see that An An thought the same way. That's why I want to investigate and take precautions. Of course, it is not denied that there is also a reason for his jealousy.
However, he will not let Ye Leng'an know about these things. Because he felt that if Ye Leng'an found out, he would definitely laugh at him.
(end of this chapter)