Shi Qingyun had initially given the sniffling children a kindly smile, but after hearing what they said, the corner of his mouth twitched.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Several formidable aunties approached Demoness and looked her up and down. Even Demoness, who had usually seen plenty of the world, could not help blinking rapidly in the face of this.
"Are you..."
Before the aunties could finish, Demoness stepped over to Shi Qingyun, linked her arm through his, and gave them a sweet smile.
"Hello, aunties."
Shi Hao also walked over to introduce the two. While everyone stood chatting at the village entrance, Shi Yunfeng came over, leaning on a cane with his back hunched.
"Little One, these two are your friends, aren't they?"
Seeing the extraordinary bearing of Shi Qingyun and Demoness, like immortals descended to earth, a flicker of surprise crossed Shi Yunfeng's eyes. A warm smile soon followed.
Delighted that Shi Hao had made such friends, he immediately welcomed the pair.
"Little One, hurry and invite our two young friends into the village."
At the sight of this white-haired elder with a face covered in wrinkles, Shi Qingyun and Demoness both greeted him. For a moment, the scene was thoroughly harmonious.
The group then entered the village in a great procession. After looking around without finding Qingfeng, Uncle Lin Hu, or the others, Shi Hao asked where they had gone.
"That child Qingfeng took your Uncle Lin Hu and the others hunting in the mountains."
When Shi Yunfeng spoke of Shi Qingfeng, a helpless smile appeared on his face. Ever since returning to the village, the boy had spent every day either hunting or cultivating.
He was just as Little One had been when cultivating in the village.
"I still don't know where this friend of yours comes