Moment of Emotion

Feng Xuewu was always the most dazzling and eye-catching presence wherever she went. This also confirmed her identity as one of the Great Wilderness Hundred Clans' Three Golden Hairpins, a title that was by no means an exaggeration. In terms of both demeanor and beauty, Feng Xuewu was of the highest caliber.

"Yang Chen, your martial arts cultivation seems to have advanced quite a bit?" Feng Xuewu said curiously as they walked side-by-side.

With her current cultivation, she couldn't precisely observe Yang Chen's skill level, but she could tell that his strength had indeed improved. He wasn't the useless person who couldn't practice martial arts that Yang Wu and Yang Heng claimed he was.

"Yes, Miss Feng has a discerning eye," Yang Chen said with a smile. "Speaking of which, how is your mother's condition?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Xuewu beamed with joy. "Thanks to your method, although the spiritual herbs were a bit difficult to gather, we managed to obtain them. My mother's injuries have shown immediate improvement with the prescription you gave. She's already showing signs of recovery. I came here specifically today to thank you."

"Your mother is blessed with good fortune, it's her own merit. I merely offered a suggestion," Yang Chen said gently, his words and demeanor perfectly at ease.

His mother's recovery was exactly as he had predicted. After all, if he didn't have this much confidence, he wouldn't have studied Pill Doctoring for so many years.

This made Feng Xuewu look at Yang Chen with increased admiration.

She hadn't spent much time with Yang Chen, but she had observed the young talents within the Yang Family and her own family. At Yang Chen's age, weren't most of them arrogant and aloof? Someone like Yang Chen, who was not boastful of his achievements and spoke with such natural ease, was truly rare.

She subconsciously developed a good impression of Yang Chen because the aura he possessed was something she hadn't seen in anyone else, not even her own father.

This wasn't surprising.

After all, Yang Chen had seen much more of the world. Frankly, compared to the places he had lived in before, the Great Wilderness Hundred Clans were like the countryside compared to the imperial palace. The temperament cultivated by his vision and experience was naturally beyond what the people of the Great Wilderness Hundred Clans could match.

Feng Xuewu smiled faintly. "You're too modest. Without your method, my mother would still be in a terrible state. I've been worried sick about my mother's condition, and for two to three consecutive years, I achieved nothing. If I hadn't met you, I wouldn't have known what to do about my mother's illness. I really must repay you properly."

Yang Chen, in his heart, did want some form of repayment.

However, upon seeing Feng Xuewu's filial piety, he downplayed the need for repayment and said directly, "Miss Feng's filial devotion is sincere, so there's no need for thanks. Consider it that Miss Feng owes me a favor, and I may call upon it in the future!"

"Then you must keep your word. From now on, you are my younger brother. I wasn't joking just now. If anyone dares to bully you, just call out to me, and I, as your elder sister, will never let them off!" Feng Xuewu declared resolutely.

Her primary objective in coming here today was actually to acknowledge Yang Chen as her younger brother.

When Yang Chen cured her mother, she had initially just wanted to repay him. She hadn't really intended to establish such a sibling relationship so directly; she had only entertained the thought but dared not act on it. Being from a prominent family, her actions required careful consideration due to her status.

However, a subsequent conversation with her father solidified this idea.

Her father had repeatedly cautioned her that Yang Chen's identity was most likely that of a Pill Doctor.

What was a Pill Doctor?

Initially, she didn't know much, but her father's words instantly enlightened her.

It could be said that the Great Wilderness Hundred Clans had produced many experts in the Spiritual Martial Realm throughout history, even those who surpassed it, with one or two appearing every century. But a Pill Doctor might not even emerge in a hundred years. Not to mention that Pill Doctors were even more precious than experts who surpassed the Spiritual Martial Realm; rarity breeds value. Regardless, they had to find a way to build a good relationship with Yang Chen.

Having a Pill Doctor like Yang Chen, and being able to foster a good relationship, or even win him over, would mean the Feng Family had a safeguard.

If Yang Chen harbored no enmity, they absolutely had to find ways to befriend him.

Feng Xuewu, having been subtly guided by her father, knew exactly what he meant.

Frankly, she didn't need to fawn over Yang Chen or lower herself, but establishing a connection was essential.

And this sibling relationship...

Feng Xuewu parted her red lips and said softly, "Then, call me 'Sister,' okay?"

"..."

Yang Chen looked embarrassed. He still felt a bit awkward about calling Feng Xuewu "Sister." He quickly said, "Miss Feng, we've arrived at the entrance."

Feng Xuewu gave Yang Chen a slightly resentful look, then let out a soft sigh, rolling her eyes charmingly as she said, "Alright then, Yang Chen, come visit the Feng Family when you have time. Mother felt a sense of closeness to you last time and really wants to meet you."

Since the sibling relationship still made Yang Chen hesitant, she had to find another way. She was different from Yang Caidie, another of the Three Golden Hairpins; she was resourceful and full of wisdom.

By finding another way, she could get Yang Chen to visit her home.

Then, when her mother officially recognized Yang Chen as her godson, wouldn't he still be her younger brother?

With this thought, a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes. She waved her hand and said, "Sister will be going now. Remember to visit the Feng Family. Also, if you ever really need anything, remember to call out to me, Sister. If anyone dares to bully you, I'll be the first one to not let them get away with it!"

"I will..." Yang Chen heard this and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He rubbed his nose, thinking that having two of the Three Golden Hairpins as his sisters might not be a bad thing.

However, he wasn't ready to get involved with the Feng Family's affairs yet, nor did he want to get too close to Feng Xuewu. His strength was still insufficient, and the most important thing now was to improve his power.

"Young Master, you should have seen Miss Feng off," Gu Mingyue said cautiously.

"Uh, don't worry about this matter," Yang Chen replied with a smile.

Gu Mingyue felt a mix of joy and disappointment.

As a girl, she could clearly see Feng Xuewu's favorable impression of Yang Chen. If Yang Chen could capitalize on this goodwill and climb higher, a relationship with Feng Xuewu would be inevitable. Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing for her young master to marry a good wife, and an outstanding woman from the Feng Family at that?

But she herself was destined to marry Yang Chen as a concubine, and thinking about this brought a touch of sadness.

She felt she had no right to be jealous, but she couldn't help but feel a little sad.

She was happy that Yang Chen seemed to have no romantic feelings for Feng Xuewu, but she was also worried that Yang Chen didn't know how to leverage these connections.

As she pondered this, Gu Mingyue suddenly remembered something. "Young Master, right, here are the two hundred spiritual stones. I'm returning them to you."

"Why are you returning the spiritual stones?" Yang Chen asked, slightly bewildered.

Gu Mingyue stuck out her tongue, looking playfully cute. "Young Master, you gave me the spiritual stones just now to save face, and Mingyue understands. Mingyue would never pocket the spiritual stones you worked so hard to earn. These spiritual stones are still yours; Mingyue doesn't want them."

Seeing this, Yang Chen sighed softly. Gu Mingyue was truly a good girl, always thinking of him. It would be a lie if he wasn't moved by her actions.

Thinking this, he became even more resolute. "Mingyue, there's no possibility of anything my young master gives away ever being taken back. I'm giving these to you not for show, nor is it some clumsy scheme specifically targeting Yang Heng. I always intended to find an opportunity to give you these spiritual stones."

"But, but I have nowhere to spend these spiritual stones," Gu Mingyue said. Although she was happy hearing Yang Chen's words, the thought of the two hundred spiritual stones, a considerable sum, made her reason overcome her impulse.

Yang Chen smiled casually. "Who says you can't spend them? My young master has truly never heard of spiritual stones being impossible to spend. Listen, take these spiritual stones and buy yourself some nice clothes to dress up beautifully. Remember to buy some for my sister too. Buy the best, spend all two hundred spiritual stones. From now on, remember, as long as I, Yang Chen, am here, you will never be wronged!"

"Young... Young master." Hearing this, Gu Mingyue's eyes suddenly welled up, and tears threatened to fall uncontrollably.

Slap, slap...

Finally, she couldn't hold back and burst into tears.

"Young master, you're truly too good to Mingyue." Gu Mingyue cried, tears streaming down her face, her words choked with sobs.

Seeing Gu Mingyue cry like this, Yang Chen felt a mix of amusement and exasperation. He spoke, "I told you to dress up beautifully, why are you crying? If you think it's not enough, my young master can get you some more."

"Enough, enough," Gu Mingyue said quickly, afraid Yang Chen would be so extravagant again. "It's definitely enough."

She had already sworn in her heart.

This lifetime, she was willing to be Yang Chen's ox or horse, to do anything for him. Even if one day Yang Chen fell into hard times, she would absolutely stay by his side, never leaving, and be his maidservant for life.

Furthermore, she also needed to pick out some decent clothes for her young master.