Seeing this, Xiao Zhixue smiled and explained, "Brother, don't worry. This medicine will make your body hot when you first take it, but it will soon turn cold. This is a normal phenomenon for the drug to work in the body."

Xiao Tingrui smiled easily: "How could my sister hurt me? I know what's going on."

When Xiao Tingrui's medicine was ready and he was pouring it, he suddenly felt a chill rushing from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and goose bumps appeared on his skin.

Thanks to his sister's advance warning, this sudden change did not make him panic, but instead gave him a strange sense of security.

Xiao Zhixue carried the medicine bowl and returned to the main hall with her brother, and gently placed the bowl in front of Guo Jia.

At this time, Zhou Shuqiong had already prepared dinner. Although it was just simple porridge and side dishes, the care and homely taste made this simple dining table extremely warm.

The family sat together, enjoying the combination of whole-grain cakes and light porridge. Although the side dishes made of pickled wild vegetables were inconspicuous, they were unique in flavor because of their simplicity, bringing a touch of freshness to the taste buds that had been plagued by greasiness in recent days.

Fan Yanmu still chose to sit next to Xiao Zhixue and took the bowl of warm porridge. He never thought there was anything wrong with such a simple meal.

Ying Yi and Ying Er ate at the same table with Xiao Wei. After spending a few days together, the barriers between them had long disappeared and they established a tacit understanding with each other without the need for many words.

Ying Er drank up the porridge in his bowl in no time, and stood up to get another bowl without any hesitation. His casualness and straightforwardness made everyone at the table smile knowingly.

Seeing this, Zhou Shuqiong handed him a piece of cake with a smile, "It's not enough to just drink the porridge, come, have a piece of cake to fill your stomach."

Ying Er took it heartily and started chewing it with big mouthfuls. The sense of satisfaction he felt was beyond words.

Aunt Hu paid special attention to Guo Jia and the others, and cooked a pot of nutritious porridge specifically for the three children.

The three hungry children took the bowls of hot porridge and could hardly wait to taste them. Their satisfied looks filled Aunt Hu's heart with comfort.

"Eat more, kids. I still have plenty. You're welcome."

Aunt Hu’s smiling face is like the sunshine in spring, warm and kind, illuminating the softest place in the hearts of these three children.

Guo Jia and Guo Xiao nodded repeatedly, expressing their gratitude non-stop. Their sincere eyes were like the warm spring sun, which made Aunt Hu's heart warm. On the contrary, she herself was a little overwhelmed by this sudden gratitude, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.

"Oh, children, don't be so polite. I have plenty of food here. Please eat as much as you can. After you finish, I will give you two more bowls."

Aunt Hu's tone was full of kindness, as if she was treating her own child. The tenderness from the bottom of her heart was revealed inadvertently.

She recalled the past, her husband and two lovely children were separated forever in the war, leaving her alone.

Now seeing Guo Jia and her two siblings, the maternal love deep in her heart surged up like a tide, especially Guo Jia, with her elegant and refined appearance, gentle and polite personality, just like a lady from a noble family who walked out of a painting, and she touched the softest part of her heart.

So, Aunt Hu simply placed them in her own Zen room, hoping to give them a little home warmth.

After dinner, Xiao Zhixue slowly walked into the meditation room and gently closed the door. The whole world seemed to become quiet.

She lay quietly on the simple but comfortable bed, closed her eyes, and entered the space.

There, time seemed to stand still as she began to prepare the corpse powder with full concentration.

Handfuls of fine corpse ashes, drops of clear spiritual spring water, and those carefully selected herbs were mixed one by one in her hands according to strict order.

While waiting for the corpse powder to take shape, Xiao Zhixue was not idle either. She shuttled through the space, skillfully harvesting the crops that had already matured.

That magical freezer seemed like a treasure from God, allowing the wolf and leopard meat obtained from hunting to maintain the best flavor and freshness.

She patiently classified and stored these precious foods, ensuring that every piece of meat and every bone was properly placed for future use.

In this mysterious space, time seems to have its own rhythm, passing quietly and silently.

Suddenly, a crisp "ding" sound broke the moment of silence, which was the signal that the corpse-dissolving powder was ready.

Xiao Zhixue quickly approached the sophisticated equipment. She moved gently and carefully, pouring the precious powder carefully into a row of exquisite porcelain bottles, and then tightening the bottle caps one by one to ensure that there would be no leakage.

Just when everything was ready, there was a sudden knock on the door, and Xiao Zhixue was suddenly awakened from her state of concentration.

She quickly moved to the door and unbolted it. Standing outside the door was the heroic Fan Yanmu. His arrival caused ripples in Xiao Zhixue's heart.

"Master Fan, what advice do you have?"

Xiao Zhixue was a little confused. After all, Fan Yanmu's visit at this time was quite unexpected.

Fan Yanmu coughed lightly, with a barely perceptible worry flashing in his eyes: "There are indeed some things I want to discuss with you in private. I wonder if we can find a quiet place to talk?"

Hearing this, Xiao Zhixue nodded, and then followed Fan Yanmu out of the meditation room. The two of them said nothing along the way until they arrived at the empty and quiet hall in the front yard.

At this moment, the villagers in the backyard are busy with their daily work, and the front yard has become a pure land away from the hustle and bustle, which is most suitable for secret talks.

As soon as he entered the hall, Fan Yanmu turned to face Xiao Zhixue. His deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. He said seriously and sincerely: "The strength of Xuanyu Hall is extraordinary. Even if it is a branch, its number of people is quite considerable. I think you should not take risks yourself tonight. Yingyi, Yinger and I will be responsible for destroying the branch hall and rescuing the mayor's daughter."

Xiao Zhixue understood Fan Yanmu's worries, but she had promised Yu Fugui to rescue his daughter, so how could she go back on her word so easily?

What's more, she was filled with curiosity and desire to know the true face of the branch elder who had thirty-one concubines, and she was eager to know the true face of this person.

Therefore, Xiao Zhixue shook her head firmly: "No, I have decided to participate in tonight's operation. As for my safety, Mr. Fan, don't worry too much. The people of Xuanyu Hall are not strong enough to hurt me easily."

Faced with Xiao Zhixue's unwavering attitude, Fan Yanmu was extremely reluctant but had to give up.

In the end, they decided to act according to the original plan. Fan Yanmu pretended to be unconscious and was taken away by the people of Xuan Yutang as bait.

Xiao Zhixue, Ying Yi and Ying Er followed in secret. Once they arrived at Xuan Yu Hall, the three of them worked together to completely eliminate the enemies there and complete this predetermined battle for justice.

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