Just not sure how long this storm will last.

If the Blood Bat Hall remains relentless, Chen Tianmin and the others might have to stay in the hotel for a long time.

"This Revenge Alliance really has something going on, it’s not as simple as it seems." Chen Yang pretends not to know, curious for some gossip.

Ma Jiantao smiles slightly, "Yeah, no one expected the Revenge Alliance to bite the Blood Bat Hall so fiercely. It’s incredible."

Ma Jiantao’s tone is surprised, yet there seems to be a hint of schadenfreude in it.

It’s evident that he doesn’t get along well with the Blood Bat Hall.

He’s even happy that the Revenge Alliance killed many members of the Blood Bat Hall.

"Alright, Chen Yang, I won’t chat with you much longer. I have a few things to handle here, so I’ll hang up now and get in touch later when I have time." With that said, Ma Jiantao hurriedly wants to hang up the phone.

"Alright."

Having gathered some information, Chen Yang was distressed about not having much to say.

Since Ma Jiantao wants to hang up, he is naturally delighted.

"Oh, by the way, if you have time, help me craft some Body Refining Elixirs, two thousand seems to be a bit insufficient."

Just as Chen Yang was about to hang up, he heard Ma Jiantao speak.

"Body Refining Elixirs? How much do you need? I can craft them anytime for you." Chen Yang picks up the phone again.

"Hmm... Let’s set it at two thousand for now. However, it’s not urgent this time. I’ll pick them up when I have time." Ma Jiantao said.

"Alright, coincidentally, I need to craft some elixirs recently, so I’ll make them together." Chen Yang agreed with a smile.

Then he hung up the phone.

Ma Jiantao’s order came just at the right time.

Because recently, members of the Revenge Alliance have also consumed quite a few of his Body Refining Elixirs.

He was planning to craft some more when he had time, and Ma Jiantao placed an order unexpectedly.

Since that’s the case, he might as well craft a lot in one go to avoid trouble in the future.

After lunch, Chen Yang had just finished eating and was planning to take Wang Cai and Brother Eagle to the mountains to gather herbs, so he could craft them all once he returned that night.

Yet, he didn’t have time to step out.

He Xiran suddenly came over.

During these days, He Xiran had been quite well-behaved, staying at the hotel without coming out almost at all.

No one knows why today, suddenly she came out alone and even visited Chen Yang’s home.

This is He Xiran’s first visit to Chen Yang’s home, and as soon as she enters, she glances around at Chen Yang’s house.

From afar, Chen Yang knew it was He Xiran, so he went out early to meet her at the medical clinic.

"Xiran, why did you come? Did Uncle agree to let you out?" Chen Yang worries that this girl sneaked out.

If that were true and Chen Tianmin found out, she would inevitably get a scolding.

"Of course, Uncle agreed to let me out; otherwise, how could I come out?" He Xiran replied with a smile, then said, "I didn’t expect, Chen Yang, that you’re actually a doctor. Is this your profession?"

He Xiran doesn’t know much about Chen Yang.

Even after staying in Liuhe Village for several days, she didn’t even know that such a large scenic area in Liuhe Village all belonged to Chen Yang.

Upon arriving at Chen Yang’s home and seeing the setup in the medical clinic, she naively thought Chen Yang was just an ordinary doctor.

"Yes, studied medicine, why, did you come specifically to see me for treatment?" Chen Yang jokingly asked.

"Ha! What’s wrong with you? Can’t you speak nicely? Who’s here to see you for treatment? Can’t you wish some good for people?" He Xiran retorted.

Chen Yang found her appearance amusing.

"Then why did you come out?"

He Xiran gave Chen Yang a look and said lightly, "Haven’t been out for days, so stifled. Just came out to get some fresh air, what else could I do."

"You truly have a leisurely life." Chen Yang said.

"Not bad, since I haven’t officially appeared in front of those beasts from Blood Bat Hall, walking around doesn’t affect much." He Xiran said casually.

"Indeed, it doesn’t affect much, but you still have to be careful. You never know what might happen." Chen Yang couldn’t help reminding her.

"Of course I know. I try not to go to crowded places. That’s why I came here instead of heading to the scenic area." He Xiran said with a smile.

"Then you’re quite obedient." Chen Yang shook his head with a smile.

"Haha, naturally."

He Xiran giggled, appearing quirky and playful.

After circling the clinic, she turned her gaze back to Chen Yang, asking, "Saw you rushing earlier, were you heading out for something?"

Chen Yang was contemplating how to tell her he needed to go out for an errand. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Unexpectedly, she actively asked.

"Yeah, I was about to go out, then you came." Chen Yang answered, smiling.

"For what?" He Xiran curiously inquired.

"Ran out of Body Refining Elixirs, planning to go up the mountains to gather some herbs to craft elixirs." Chen Yang truthfully answered.

He Xiran’s interest piqued immediately upon hearing it.

"Going to the mountains, huh? Let me accompany you! There won’t be Blood Bat Hall’s spies around, and while helping, I can also get fresh air." He Xiran quickly said.

Given her suggestion, Chen Yang had no objections, rather, he was quite willing.

Firstly, having her around means his journey wouldn’t be dull.

Secondly, if he went to the mountains, she might wander off somewhere else, and if spotted by Blood Bat Hall’s people, it could cause trouble.

Going up the mountains together is the best choice.

"Alright, then let’s head to the mountain together." Chen Yang agreed with a smile.

"Let’s go."

He Xiran showed great interest in going up the mountains, and upon Chen Yang’s agreement, she immediately followed him out, heading toward the mountains.

"Chen Yang, I’m really envious of you, growing up in such a beautiful small village, working at sunrise and resting at sunset, running a small clinic, and living happily every day."

Midway up the mountain, He Xiran occasionally looked back to glimpse Liuhe Village.

Looking at the modern small mountain village nestled among the mountains, she was utterly amazed.

Even the way she looked at Chen Yang shifted to filled with envy.

Chen Yang, however, was indifferent; village life has its charms, and city life has its merits. There’s no need to envy; cherish what you have.

"What’s there to envy? Living anywhere is the same. As long as you live well, feel comfortable, anywhere can be a paradise. But if life isn’t kind, it feels like hell no matter where you are." Chen Yang retorted with a smile.

Most likely Chen Yang’s words touched He Xiran.

Her emotions shifted greatly in an instant.

You could even faintly see mist appearing in her eyes.

"Your words are right, where you live doesn’t really matter; the important thing is to live well." He Xiran spoke with a nasal tone.

Chen Yang was baffled by He Xiran’s sudden sadness.

How did she suddenly get teary-eyed?

"Xiran, what’s wrong?"

Chen Yang asked with concern.

"It’s nothing, just thought of some unpleasant things. Let’s go." He Xiran wiped the tears from her eyes and turned to continue climbing up.

Feeling something was amiss but seeing He Xiran’s state, Chen Yang decided not to probe further.

After all, those who joined the Revenge Alliance each carried some dark past.

Perhaps his earlier words touched He Xiran’s sore spot.