Another half month passed in a flash.
Life in the little mountain village remained tranquil as ever. Yi Feng and Miss Bai had long grown accustomed to everything there.
He taught in the morning and cultivated at dusk.
They came and went together, carefree and at ease.
Yi Feng had long cast that little earlier incident to the back of his mind.
He had thought life could remain peaceful like this forever.
To his surprise, the young man he had rescued earlier actually found his way to the little mountain village. He carried all manner of gifts in his hands, bowed respectfully, and wore a face full of sincerity.
"Thank you, Senior, for saving my life!"
"This junior has no way to repay you, so I can only bring these modest gifts to express my gratitude. If I have disturbed you in any way, I hope Senior will forgive me!"
Looking at the young man bowing at the gate, Yi Feng sighed faintly to himself.
As the saying went, one did not strike a smiling face.
Even if Yi Feng was unwilling to have his peace disturbed, he could not bring himself to put on a stern face and berate the other man. Besides, the man had come out of gratitude and observed every courtesy, making things all the more difficult for him.
After a brief consideration, Yi Feng could only speak in gentle refusal.
"It was merely a small effort. There is no need for this."
"Besides, I am but a man of the mountains and wilderness. These treasures and spiritual items are of no use to me. My humble home has neither fine tea nor wine, so I will not ask you to stay. Please make yourself at ease."
With those quiet words, Yi Feng bade him farewell