The villain, Xiao Nanliang, caused the female lead excruciating pain.

At dawn, Su Qi was awakened by the vibration of the communication jade.

He peeked out with one eye, glanced around, and then burrowed back under the covers to connect to the communication.

"As you predicted, Little Beggar, Ye Feng has appeared in Yunxia Town at the foot of the mountain."

"Mother, I understand. We'll proceed according to plan."

After hanging up the call, Su Qi pretended to have just woken up, rubbing his sleepy eyes as he walked out of the room.

After searching around, we finally found Mu Feier meditating in the pavilion in front of the lake in the front yard.

However, she did not enter a meditative state; instead, she stared blankly at the fish in the lake.

Without a doubt, this woman is thinking about her brother Ye Feng.

Su Qi mentally gave her the middle finger.

If Mu Feier had been more decisive and divorced Su Qi directly before going to find Ye Feng, Su Qi would have thought more highly of her.

But what's going on now?

She couldn't let go of her principles and bottom line, feeling that divorcing her husband for another man was adultery, and she was unwilling to do such a shameful thing.

But she still thought about Ye Feng.

If you keep cutting and sorting it out, it will become messy.

I really don't know where such deep feelings come from between childhood sweethearts I haven't seen for almost twenty years.

Su Qi expressed his incomprehension.

Without disturbing her, I stood there and looked at her with a complicated expression.

Su Qi thought Mu Feier would find him soon, but he stood there for a full quarter of an hour, his legs almost going numb.

The woman remained in that position, gazing intently into the water.

Where is the supposed sharp hearing and keen eyesight of cultivators, who can easily detect the movements around them?

Speechless and helpless, Su Qi could only secretly create some commotion.

Bang!

A flowerpot placed high up suddenly fell.

Mu Feier was indeed drawn to the noise and looked over, and then she found Su Qi looking at her with a complicated expression.

Upon noticing her looking over, Su Qi somewhat belatedly and hastily looked away.

Although it was just a fleeting glance, Mu Feier still caught that look in her eyes.

The deep pain, the sting of having your body but not your heart, pierces straight to the bottom of one's heart.

There was also pity, pity for her, full of heartache and reluctance.

Seeing the emotions in her eyes, Mu Feier knew that Su Qi had figured out what she was thinking.

“Fei’er…you don’t have to force yourself.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Mu Feier quickly walked up to her.

Just as Su Qi was wondering what she was going to do, she suddenly pressed him against the wall, pinched his cheeks, and made his mouth involuntarily pout.

"Su Qi, if you continue to say such things and shake my resolve, don't blame me for taking action."

Looking at the pouting lips in front of her, Mu Feier couldn't resist pressing her finger against them.

So soft.

A gasp escaped her lips as Mu Feier couldn't help but recall the fleeting kiss from last night.

Su Qi, who was about to speak, was stopped by this action. A blush gradually crept onto her cheeks, and she avoided the gaze directed at her.

Sensing that her action had made the atmosphere somewhat ambiguous, Mu Feier quickly lowered her hand and looked away awkwardly.

"Ahem, I'll go check if the dishes from last night are still edible."

As he was about to leave, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Knowing that it was someone arranged by Du Yunyi, Su Qi pretended to be puzzled, exchanged a glance with Mu Feier, and then went to open the door.

When he returned, his expression showed more unease.

"What happened?"

"No, it's just that the sect knows I've broken through to the Golden Core Realm and wants me to lead the newly initiated disciples to train in the surrounding area. This is my first time doing this kind of mission, and I'm a little worried that I won't be able to handle it."

After listening, Mu Fei'er was speechless.

Seeing Su Qi's uneasy expression, she thought it was some important mission.

Is this the result?

This kind of task of leading newly initiated disciples on training missions involves taking them around the sect to clear out low-level monsters or bandits.

There is absolutely no danger.

"I guess the sect is planning to assign you a position. That's a good thing, so you won't be idle all day thinking about nonsense."

"Fei'er, you've done these kinds of missions before, right? What do I need to prepare? Will we encounter evil or demonic cultivators? If the disciples are in danger, should I step in to help them?"

Su Qi appeared very nervous and asked a series of questions.

Mu Fei'er had no choice but to explain some precautions to him.

Looking at Su Qi, who was taking notes intently, her feelings became increasingly complicated.

Did I find a husband or a daughter?

Seeing Su Qi looking up from time to time, his eyes sparkling with admiration.

Mu Feier suddenly felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Sigh, what can we do now that the deed is done? We can only spoil him.

"These are the things you need to be aware of."

"oh oh!"

Su Qi nodded, her cute brows furrowing slightly, her pearly teeth gently biting the pen tip, her bright eyes focused intently on the notes in her hand, her gaze revealing seriousness and contemplation.

Her rosy cheeks puffed out slightly, like a cute little squirrel, with a trace of ink still on the corner of her mouth, but she was completely unaware of it.

A few playful strands of silver hair slipped from her ears, swaying gently with her movements. Sunlight bathed her, creating a warm and beautiful scene.

Unable to resist, Mu Feier reached out and patted his head.

"Don't be too nervous, this task is very simple."

Su Qi looked up, blinked her big eyes, and a blush crept onto her cheeks.

"I...I'm going to get ready."

After saying that, he fled in panic.

Mu Feier's lips unconsciously curled up.

I feel... having such a lovely daughter seems pretty good.

Half an hour later, Mu Feier's lips twitched as she looked at Su Qi, who was fully armed and ready to go out.

It doesn't need to be this solemn.

"I'm going."

Su Qi clenched his fist, as if saying goodbye or encouraging himself.

"Hurry up and go, don't keep them waiting too long."

"Goodbye, Fei'er!"

Su Qi took a deep breath, turned around and walked towards the door.

Her petite figure moved with immense weight and determination with each step, as if bearing a heavy burden.

For some reason, as Mu Feier looked at his retreating figure, she felt a sense of tragic grandeur, like the mournful wind howling over the Yi River, a hero departing never to return.

Those who didn't know the situation might have thought he was going to assassinate the Qin emperor.

"I am coming!"

Just as he was about to step out the door, Su Qi looked up at the sky and shouted, then... tripped over the threshold and fell flat on his face, raising a cloud of dust.

Mufier: ...

Suddenly, she began to doubt her choice.

Do I really want to spend my whole life with this idiot?

"I...I'm fine!"

With her face flushed with embarrassment, Su Qi awkwardly got up, brushed the dust off her clothes, and slunk away without daring to look back.

Seeing his disheveled figure, Mu Feier couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Well, someone's back looks even more disheveled now.

Fled...