Journey to the End of the Night-Chapter 1305 - 842: Where Did This Little Thief Come From? (Part 3)

Chapter 1305: Chapter 842: Where Did This Little Thief Come From? (Part 3)

"How is it possible, I’ve always heard that the sole heir of the Baili Family is a cultivation talentless person, how could he have killed someone from the Demon Sect whose cultivation was restricted to the Kaiyuan Realm.

Moreover, how did that kid even get to my Tianze Mountain, and Baili Yu is not even by his side?!"

Su Guanhai stroked his chin and smiled, "It’s a long story, but speaking of cultivation aptitude, that kid is truly a pity.

He clearly possesses a will and determination beyond ordinary people, yet, when faced with a strong enemy, he can decisively swallow the Hundred Netherworld Pill.

This level of mental fortitude, even as an elder, I have to admit my admiration."

Upon hearing the words ’Hundred Netherworld Pill,’ Feng Xuanzi’s expression finally eased a bit.

He smiled helplessly and said, "Brother, it’s been many years since I’ve seen you smile this openly. It seems your new son-in-law suits your taste very well."

Su Guanhai smiled, raised his palm, and brushed away the clouds from the distant mountains, hoping the world would become a bit clearer, and sighed softly, "In this turbid world, it’s rare to find such a clear-headed young man. I am truly overjoyed for my daughter, but in my heart, I am guilty... I’m afraid it will be unforgettable for a lifetime."

Although Feng Xuanzi didn’t understand the deep meaning behind these words, he could see the worry in his brother’s heart. He slowly stood up and laughed heartily, his eyes holding a deep and unpredictable sea.

"Brother, you are not a Saint. In a lifetime, no one experiences smooth sailing all the time. Everyone ends up doing things against their intentions at some point.

If you’ve done it, don’t regret it. To live with this guilt is what you should do for the rest of your life."

The confusion in Su Guanhai’s eyes dissipated. He also slowly stood up, standing shoulder to shoulder with the man beside him, watching the scenery of the mountains and rivers. His face donned an unrestrained, carefree smile once more.

He stood tall and said, "That’s right, we are still here under these mortal mountains, even those Immortals above the Nine Heavens Star River... heh.

Immortal or not, they still can’t escape the word ’human.’ Since we’re human, we must taste the myriad flavors of life."

Even if guilty, he did not regret in his heart.

Feng Xuanzi smiled slightly, patted his brother on the shoulder, and said, "Lately, Brother, I’ve suffered serious injuries, and my body is quite depleted. I must return to the small Bamboo Courtyard to let the Spiritual Phoenix Chicken and the millennial koi fish there give me some Spiritual Power to rejuvenate. How about joining me, Brother? It’s rare for me to be so generous once."

Su Guanhai glanced at his injuries and laughed, "You indeed need to replenish yourself, but I’m not interested in the Spiritual Power of your chicken and fish, all that fire and ice makes one uncomfortable. However, I am very interested in the hundred Spirit Grasses in your backyard. How about giving two to this brother to try?"

"In your dreams!"

With someone dreaming of it, the two marched with wind in their steps, like a leisurely stroll, treading lightly over ten miles in an instant.

In just a few breaths, they arrived at Su Jing’s little Bamboo Courtyard.

Su Jing lived in the inner courtyard, while Feng Xuanzi lived in the outer courtyard. This arrangement was naturally to strictly help his busy brother keep an eye on his daughter and prevent any mischief from happening.

Su Guanhai brought along a bottle of green plum wine, sat in the courtyard, pouring a drink for himself, waiting for Feng Xuanzi’s return from his tasks.

Completely without a sense of guilt for making demands on an injured person.

The next moment, just as he had not even filled his glass, he heard a heart-wrenching scream from the backyard, as if someone had wronged his wife countless times over.

The sound startled Su Guanhai so much that he nearly dropped the wine jug.

"Who slaughtered my Spiritual Phoenix Chicken! Even Su Jing wouldn’t dare do such a thing, which rascal did it?!

Watch as I flay you! They even left the chicken feathers unburied! It’s simply too much! Ah, my little treasure died so miserably!!!"

Feng Xuanzi, in a fit of rage, rushed out from the backyard, his face gloomy and headed straight for the small kitchen.

Su Guanhai held the wine cup, looking bewildered, having never seen this unbecoming side of his brother before.

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!!!!"

Another scream rang out, as if pigs were being slaughtered.

Soon, Feng Xuanzi emerged holding a man-sized fish tank, his face mourning and angered.

"My millennial koi Spirit Fish!!!! It has also been stolen!!!"

Su Guanhai felt a sense of foreboding, secretly thinking it couldn’t be that youngster got hungry and cooked them to eat?

These things were his brother’s treasured possessions; normally, if a single feather fell from the Spiritual Phoenix Chicken, or a scale got scraped off the millennial koi fish, he would be unable to eat for three days from heartache.

Now, with no remains, how could he not go insane?

His eyes flickered, and he caught sight of a few fish bones and chicken bones wrapped in yellow trash paper exposed in a corner outside the courtyard.

His eyelids twitched with a smile, and he quietly made a spell to ’destroy the bodies’ for Baili An.

He coughed lightly, picked up the wine jug, and headed outside, laughing dryly, "I just remembered, A Companion is calling me back for dinner. I’ll go first, you take good care of yourself for a while, Brother, and I’ll come visit you again in a few days."

......

Spring’s chill was biting, Nanyan hadn’t returned, and after a spring rain, the path was wet, but the forest was lush and green...

Baili An and Su Jing reached the mountain’s foot, the once desolate estate had been mostly restored through their efforts.

Baili An dusted off the soil from his hands, carefully planting half the seeds he received from Su Jing into the ground.

Once he finished planting, Su Jing was also proficient in finishing his planting.

"Let’s call it a day after the sowing is done. Once the seedlings grow three to four leaves, we can gather some twigs from the forest for transplantation.

During this time, be sure to keep the soil moist.

But the rainfall shouldn’t be too heavy, so we’ll need to build some rain shelters later."

Baili An patiently instructed on some planting matters.

Su Jing listened intently until the final sentence, which made him shake his little head in dissatisfaction.

Baili An raised an eyebrow, asking, "Is there anything wrong?"

Su Jing, whose fingers were covered in wet mud, pointed to the estate and said sullenly, "I never build shelters. My fruits and vegetables never fear wind and rain, and these little tomatoes must be the same.

If they can’t survive, it’s only because they’re useless. My mother said the world is cruel, and no one can protect you from the wind and rain forever." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Upon hearing this, Baili An felt a pang of unease.

Because he was just like the sheltered plants Su Jing mentioned, untouched by the storms of life.

Therefore, useless.

Though foolish, Su Jing was truly resilient.

Baili An smiled, putting aside his complex emotions, he said, "You’re absolutely right, I need to learn from you. Alright then, let’s not build the shelters. Come on, let’s wash our hands, go down the mountain for dinner, and buy some cosmetics."

Su Jing nodded, and with Baili An, they went to the stream to wash the mud off their hands, then walked side by side towards the town.

The sun hung high, its spring warmth not harsh, imparting a comfortable laziness on the body.

Baili An glanced sideways at the dark-skinned, thin youth under the sunlight, his heart calm and peaceful.

He wondered if his father would feel comforted knowing that he made two friends soon after leaving the mountain.

Recalling his father’s stern face, the slight excitement in his heart vanished without a trace.