Chapter 919: Extra Chapter 4: 156

Before, whenever the topic of Guyun Que came up, Bai Shulan would definitely be evasive, and sometimes she would even get flustered.

But this time, Bai Shulan's cheeks turned red, a rare occurrence.

She nodded somewhat shyly: 'Mm, I need his help.'

Xiao Jiu immediately covered her mouth with her hand, widened her eyes, as if she had heard something unbelievable.

Seeing her like that, Bai Shulan immediately came over to tickle her.

Xiao Jiu quickly surrendered: 'Don't tickle me, don't tickle me, I'm most afraid of being ticklish.'

Bai Shulan gave her a glare.

Xiao Jiu wrapped her arms around Bai Shulan's arm, rested her head on her, and said seriously: 'Guyun Que is indeed a very good person, always hardworking and uncomplaining, especially toward you—truly wholeheartedly good. Most importantly, the young man is young, so the experience should be great…'

Xiao Jiu winked at Bai Shulan; even though only the two of them were in the room, Bai Shulan still blushed red-faced and red-necked.

After confirming Bai Shulan's health had recovered well and that she was cultivating together with Guyun Que, with both making rapid progress, Xiao Jiu felt relieved.

That night, Xiao Jiu leaned into Liu Junyan's embrace and sighed: 'Over a dozen years have flown by; everyone around us has gotten their lives on track, and lovers have finally become family. Āyàn, I am truly happy and blissful.'

Liu Junyan gently stroked Xiao Jiu's hair, his heart filled with softness.

He wanted to say that as long as Xiao Jiu felt happy and blessed, he too would be happy and blessed.

But at the same time he felt that his Xiao Jiu deserved everything better.

Xiao Jiu did not know what Liu Junyan was thinking at that moment; her mood was unprecedentedly relaxed.

During this period, many things happened.

Having just taken up the position of Earth Deity Maiden, Feng Ran also initially took charge of Yin Dang Hang; everything was unknown, and during that time Xiao Jiu's nerves remained taut.

Later, after experiencing the Xuètóng Hānsī incident, they not only subdued the Xuètóng Hānsī, but more importantly, during this process Chishe's performance surprised everyone pleasantly.

Now Chishe can already transform into a youthful human form, and his relationship with Feng Ran is good; they support each other in running Yin Dang Hang, with the Big Family assisting from the side, and Xiao Jiu feels she can let go completely.

More importantly, after the Xuètóng Hānsī incident, the recovery of Earth Vein Spiritual Qi has become increasingly vigorous; although problems still frequently arise, they are not difficult to resolve.

On the contrary, for Shan Shan, the recovery of Earth Vein Spiritual Qi now affects her the most; various spiritual materials keep appearing, and this little girl, having suffered before, now does everything very cautiously, busy all day long.

Thinking of Shan Shan, Xiao Jiu said: 'My aunt truly has a fate of toil; when Shan Shan gets busy, she follows suit, and now even the Seven Halls Yama finding it hard to invite her out.'

'Who says otherwise?' Liu Junyan also said, 'A few days ago the Seven Halls Yama even complained to me, saying he had waited for my aunt for so many years, waiting back and forth; the person has returned, but his heart has flown away.'

Xiao Jiu also felt rather sorry toward the Seven Halls Yama: 'My aunt is dragged down by me; before she was busy for me, now she is busy for my child.'

'Xiao Jiu, thinking that way is wrong,' Liu Junyan comforted, 'Your aunt does it for you, for Shan Shan, but more for the entire Feng Clan! What she guards is the homeland she once lost, regained, and thus especially precious; as for her feelings toward the Seven Halls Yama, I think she also has her own considerations.'

Xiao Jiu raised her eyebrows, doubtful: 'In recent years, the relationship between the Nether Realm and the Feng Clan has eased considerably, hasn't it? If my aunt marries the Seven Halls Yama, it shouldn't affect anything, right?'

'We think that way, but your aunt may not.' Liu Junyan suddenly lowered his voice, speaking in a tone only Xiao Jiu could hear: 'Before, the Nether Realm was overbearing; now the Feng Clan thrives, with the recovery and outbreak of Earth Vein Spiritual Qi, countless rare spiritual materials will reappear under heaven; give the Feng Clan twenty more years, and when you look back, perhaps you'll understand your aunt's choice today.'

Liu Junyan's words truly shocked Xiao Jiu.

Shan Shan's birth, for the Feng Clan, was essentially a redemption.

Xiao Jiu knew the Feng Clan would keep improving, but she never dared to imagine it on a grand scale.

The recovery and outbreak of Earth Vein Spiritual Qi is indeed a tremendous opportunity for the Feng Clan.

Of course, opportunity and challenge go hand in hand.

Thus, at this moment, aunt, Shan Shan, and A Cheng certainly won't think about anything else; they will exert all their strength to seize this opportunity.

Before the great undertaking of the entire clan, romantic feelings between men and women appear especially trivial.

Not to mention the aunt, even Shan Shan…

Thinking of this, Xiao Jiu felt a bit overwhelmed: 'My aunt refuses to marry the Seven Halls Yama, but their feelings are there; although the Seven Halls Yama looks cold and hard, he can be very proactive in pursuing a wife, I'm not overly worried, but I worry instead about Shan Shan…'

'What are you worried about Shan Shan doing?' Liu Junyan immediately grew nervous, 'Shan Shan is still young, exactly the time to grow her body…'

'As a father, you're completely unqualified,' Xiao Jiu complained, 'Shan Shan isn't an ordinary child; from birth her growth trajectory has been unique, now she has not only succeeded in Nirvana but also passed through numerous trials; she is already a young lady.'

Ran Ran has already come of age, let alone Shan Shan.

Xiao Jiu's remark 'father doing inadequately' struck Liu Junyan deeply.

He had to admit that during the ten or so years of his ascension, it was precisely Shan Shan's golden growth period; he missed the most important ten or so years of her life, and even if he wanted to make amends, he could never make up for it.

Liu Junyan fell silent for a moment, then said: 'Not only Shan Shan, but Xingchen as well.'

Perhaps he owes Xingchen even more.

On the contrary, Xiao Lao San is the happiest; although that child always stays in Suedi, whenever Liu Junyan passes by, father and son can gather.

Compared to Xingchen, Xiao Lao San's relationship with Liu Junyan is better, and he relies on his father more.

Only children who do not expect parental affection will not think of relying on their parents.

A child's dependence, for parents, is also a kind of happiness, isn't it?

After all the sighing, Liu Junyan shifted the topic: 'Xiao Jiu, don't tell me Shan Shan already has a love interest?'

Liu Junyan can accept the fact that Shan Shan has grown up, but he still finds it hard to accept her dating.

In his heart, Shan Shan is still that lovable, mischievous little girl.

'Dating doesn't really count,' Xiao Jiu said thoughtfully, 'It's just that we've seen some things; silence speaks louder than words. If you want to understand clearly, you'd better go talk to Xiaoye.'

Liu Junyan, upon hearing Xiao Jiu's words, instantly realized what she meant: 'You're saying our Shan Shan and the Xiao Ge family's…'