Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Lu Feng?"

Seeing Lu Feng standing there motionless, seemingly lost in thought, Zhong Lingyu cast a questioning glance at him, while simultaneously feeding the small animals around her.

"Cough cough cough, it's nothing...!"

Clearing his mind of distractions with a few dry coughs, Lu Feng cupped his hands in greeting and then said, "Miss Zhong, could it be that you invited me here merely to look after this group of ordinary little beasts... uh, cute and interesting little guys?"

Halfway through his sentence, Lu Feng noticed that Zhong Lingyu's pretty face was gradually turning cold, so he subconsciously changed his words and then gave an awkward smile.

After all, he had dealt with all sorts of women in the past, and he was quite adept at reading people. He could naturally see that Zhong Lingyu had a special affection for the little animals inside the cave.

Although Lu Feng didn't know why Zhong Lingyu valued a group of small animals with no demonic aura so much, even regarding them as priceless treasures, he still understood the simple principle of treating people differently based on their status.

"Um."

Her icy expression gradually softened, and Zhong Lingyu nodded. She then said, "Lu Feng, while I'm away from the hospital, I'll leave Xiaobai and everyone else in your care..."

"This storage ring contains everyone's favorite foods. Feed them every three days. As for Little White, it's quite greedy, so it's best to feed it every day..."

While gently stroking the head of the little white cat in her arms, Zhong Lingyu took out a high-grade storage ring and handed it to Lu Feng, clearly having prepared for this.

"As the saying goes, if you take someone's money, you're obligated to solve their problems. Please rest assured, Miss Zhong."

Faced with the high-grade storage ring handed over by Zhong Lingyu, Lu Feng grinned and then unhesitatingly accepted it into his palm. "I will certainly take good care of these cute and interesting little fellows and live up to Miss Zhong's expectations. This is also my gentleman's promise to Miss Zhong!"

Although this was Lu Feng's first time taking care of a pet, and he wasn't good at it, he accepted the task because of the Lightning-Struck Wood and the Queen's Tears.

After all, this deal was a huge win for Lu Feng!

However, what puzzled Lu Feng was why Zhong Lingyu would specifically invite him to help, and why she would go to such great lengths.

"Lu Feng, you are a good person."

"Ever since I fought you in the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament, I've seen it..."

Seemingly anticipating Lu Feng's doubts, Zhong Lingyu parted her lips slightly and said again in a calm voice, "Therefore, I believe you."

Although she hadn't had much contact with Lu Feng and didn't know him very well, Zhong Lingyu could sense from the past battle of the top four in the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament that Lu Feng was a virtuous gentleman.

Because, in the past, she suddenly lost her mind after touching blood during the semi-final battle and temporarily lost her fighting ability. Lu Feng not only did not take advantage of her misfortune, but also took the initiative to care about her health. Zhong Lingyu still remembers this scene vividly!

"She thinks I'm a good person based on just one fight? This woman is way too naive..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's expression also showed slight surprise, and he sighed inwardly.

At this moment, he felt a sense of curiosity towards Zhong Lingyu for the first time.

After all, in the cultivation world of the mainland, the vast majority of people are treacherous, selfish, and self-serving. It is rare to find a proud girl like Zhong Lingyu who is simple-minded, aloof, and loves to keep small animals.

"By the way, Miss Zhong, I actually have another question."

"Um?"

Zhong Lingyu raised her beautiful eyes slightly and looked at Lu Feng opposite her again.

"Since it's only for taking care of these little ones, I'm sure Junior Brother Fang could handle it. Why did you choose me, Miss Zhong...?"

Lu Feng cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and spoke with a pointed tone.

After all, Zhong Lingyu had previously sent Fang Yunhua, a disciple from the West Courtyard, to deliver a message to him. Logically speaking, the latter should be able to handle such a simple task.

"He is neither suitable nor qualified."

"Lu Feng, you're the only one suitable..."

She shook her head slightly, her pretty face remaining calm, but a subtle, complex emotion flickered in her beautiful eyes, clearly indicating that she was not entirely true to herself.

"Am I the only suitable candidate?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's expression froze slightly, then a bold thought suddenly popped into his mind: "No way, could it be that this woman has taken a liking to me?"

Although Lu Feng himself isn't particularly handsome, he has a commanding presence!

Moreover, his cultivation level far surpasses that of ordinary martial artists of the same generation. In the past, he even won the championship of the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament. Now that Zhong Lingyu has fallen in love with him, it is not impossible!

"Meow...!"

Just as Lu Feng was indulging in his fantasies, the little white cat with folded ears in Zhong Lingyu's arms suddenly let out a plaintive meow, as if it were quite intelligent and had sensed that the other party might leave.

"Little White, be a good boy."

Reaching out again, Zhong Lingyu gently stroked the little white cat's head, her face full of doting tenderness. "While I'm away from the hospital, you and everyone else must eat well. I'll be back soon..."

"This woman seems to have a deep affection for these small animals..."

Seeing Zhong Lingyu holding the little white cat in her arms and playing and interacting with a group of small animals around her, Lu Feng did not break the warm atmosphere and simply tactfully stepped aside.

Anyway, he had just broken through the seclusion and his Yuan Power cultivation was still in the consolidation stage. There had been no news of the Wusheng Sect and its demonic cult members recently. For Lu Feng, taking care of these little animals for Zhong Lingyu for the time being was not a bad thing.

Moreover, the other party offered a piece of rare lightning-struck wood and the Queen's Tear as payment, so Lu Feng had no choice but to do it even if he didn't want to!

After all, his principle of doing things is very simple: he must make a profit in everything, otherwise he will lose money!

"Young Master Lu, I didn't expect to get the Empress's Tears so easily. You've really struck gold today..."

Gu Canyang's voice came again, his tone somewhat wistful, as if he also felt that Lu Feng had gotten a great deal this time.

However, in order not to expose the secret of the treasure basin, Gu Canyang did not show himself on the spot, but secretly transmitted his voice to Lu Feng from inside the treasure basin.

"Heh, maybe..."

In response to Gu Canyang's感慨 (sentiments/reflections), Lu Feng merely smiled slightly, offering neither comment nor affirmation.

...

Before we knew it, another month had passed.

For more than a month, the area around Cangmang Mountain and Luoxing Academy remained calm and peaceful. As for Lu Feng himself, he did not wander around. He simply stayed in Zhong Lingyu's cave and fed his pet for a month, which was quite boring.

Fortunately, just when Lu Feng was about to get bored to the point of exploding, Zhong Lingyu, who had been away from the hospital for more than a month, finally reappeared and returned. Lu Feng was finally freed from having to stay in his cave every day feeding cats and playing with dogs.

"master!"

"Lu Feng!"

Just as Lu Feng stepped out of Zhong Lingyu's cave, two joyful voices of young girls came from the side.

Swish!Swish!

The next moment, two young and beautiful figures, one in green and one in yellow, stepped in and then grabbed Lu Feng's arms on either side. They were none other than Lin Xiaoyu and Ren Xuanfei, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

"Little Fish, Consort Xuan?"

Upon seeing that the newcomers were Lin Xiaoyu and Ren Xuanfei, Lu Feng was taken aback for a moment, then looked puzzled, "Huh, how did you two know I was here?"