Chapter Eighty-six

  After a moment, a burst of laughter immediately erupted in the room. Needless to say, this laugh must have come from the mouth of that slender woman.

  However, compared to the woman's smiling and elegant appearance, the green-clad man beside her couldn't help but turn pale, his mouth twitching. Between the lines, it seemed as if a hint of resentment was emanating from him.

  After all, this difference is really too big, right!?

  She called him "uncle" at their first meeting, making him feel so old, but when she called him "mom", she thought he was his sister, is he really that old?!

  The more he thought about it, the more the man in green clothes wanted to cry but had no tears, and he drew circles in a corner.

  Even a big white dog next to it gave its owner a sympathetic look.

  Because of his own words, the two people in the room had different expressions, making Han Xi's eyes widen in confusion, with a face full of incomprehension.

  "Did I... say something wrong?!"

  Han Xi's eyes sparkled as she spoke, her bright and shining eyes blinked lightly, with a puzzled expression on her face.

  The woman who finally laughed enough on the other side wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and then said with a smile.

  "Hehe, you're wrong! I'm not Feng'er's sister, I'm his mother!"

  The girl's words were like a missile, completely shocking Han Xi Tong on the spot.

  "What?! Mother?!"

  Because of the woman's one sentence, Han Xi's eyes let out an unattractive shout, her eyes wide with shock, her small mouth slightly open, and her face full of incredulity and astonishment.

  At once, those beautiful big eyes were constantly circling around the man and woman in green clothes.

  All that can be seen is that the man is tall and majestic, like a towering mountain. And this woman is slender and petite, if she were to guess again, she would never have imagined that such a delicate woman could have given birth to such a robust son!

  This is really...

  "You're not kidding, right?"

  It's no wonder that Han Xi asked multiple times, after all, the woman in front of her really looked very young. If she was indeed the mother of this green-clothed man, she should be at least over thirty years old this year!?!

  "Hehe, as expected, I am indeed the mother of Feng'er, and this is my son, Qingru. If you don't mind, you can call me Shuixiaojie or Shuixiayi."

  The woman smiled and said, after all, every woman likes to hear good words, and earlier, Han Xi's words and expressions obviously pleased her.

  Han Xi Tong had not yet recovered from the shock of hearing the woman's self-introduction, and when she heard Shui Lian Er introduce her own son, she was shocked again.

  "What!?! He's just like a gentle breeze!?! That strange doctor is as gentle as a breeze!"

  It's no wonder that Han Xi's eyes would light up. According to outside rumors, this strange doctor was as gentle as the wind, with a mysterious identity, unparalleled medical skills, and an eccentric temper that changed like the weather.

  A man of such age, appearance, identity and background is a complete mystery, yet he turns out to be this handsome young man who is only twenty years old!?!

  Han Xi's face was filled with shock, her beautiful eyes widened like bronze bells, then she turned her head and stared tightly at the man in green standing beside her.

  Her gaze was so shocking and inquiring that it made the light and elegant face blush, and on those handsome cheeks, two faint red clouds floated up.

  He reached out and touched his nose, lightly coughing once, before smiling slightly.

  "Haha, I don't know how that strange doctor spread the word outside, but Qing Rufeng is indeed below."

  What's strange about him?

  He just doesn't like being disturbed and when he's in a bad mood, he also doesn't love treating people, so why did he get such a strange name?

  At this moment, Qing was slightly puzzled.

  But seeing Han Xi's stunning gaze fall on himself, although his heart was extremely embarrassed and tense, however, he was more secretly delighted.

  After waiting for so long, her gaze finally fell on herself, and it was still so focused, although the surprise element was a bit more.

  On the other side, Water Lotus was watching her own son's embarrassed and red face, and couldn't help but cover her mouth to stifle a laugh.

  After all, no one knows a child better than his mother, and since she gave birth to him, how could she not be clear about her own son's thoughts?

  It was just two years ago that his own son returned home from collecting medicine, and he became dispirited and listless, occasionally sighing.

  Later, his study had an additional portrait, and he was often seen gazing at it with deep feeling in his eyes.

  That look, just like the year she missed her dearly, so she knew that after her son left home that time, he must have met his beloved woman. Her heart was even more secretly delighted.

  After all, the family's ghost died early, leaving behind the widows and orphans. Although they were not lacking in anything, with more money than they knew what to do with, she was still lonely. Not to mention that her own son had been immersed in medicine for years, sometimes even forgetting his father's surname.

  Not to mention she's the mother.

  Her son, for the sake of studying medicine and so on, has simply reached a state of complete absorption, if not for her cooking meals for him every day, he might have starved to death one day.

  She had long wanted her son to find a woman to bring home, not only to take good care of him, but also so that she could hold and play with her grandchildren.

  The neighbor's wife next door, the son of the mountain stronghold owner is eighteen years old and has two children, while looking at her own son who is still single, she feels helpless and anxious.

  With him being such a workaholic, when will he let her hold their grandson?

  It must be that Heaven knows her devout prayers, and has sent a woman to her son's home, the very one he has been pining for all along. Water Lotus was overjoyed in her heart.

  Those eyes had been fixed on Han Xi's body since they arrived, and the light bursting out of their pupils was shining brightly, just like a hungry wolf eyeing its prey, with only a lack of drool at the corner of their mouth.

  Good heavens, this might just be her future daughter-in-law. She's been waiting for so long and finally got what she was waiting for.

  With a daughter-in-law, grandchildren are naturally not a problem. The more she thinks about it, the more Water Lotus seems to see many white and tender babies appearing in front of her, constantly hugging her legs and smilingly calling out to her.

  "Grandma, Grandma..."

  "Hehe, come on, grandma is here..."

  Her heart was filled with joy, but she inadvertently spoke out her inner words. In an instant, the other two people in the room couldn't help but cast suspicious glances at Water Lotus, making her suddenly come to a realization and wake up with a cold sweat on her forehead.

  "Hehe, why are you looking at me like this?"

  "Daughter, what are you thinking?"

  Looking at her mother's smiling face with a smile on her eyebrows and eyes, there were a few more invisible black lines on her forehead.

  No one knows a mother better than her child. How could he not know his own mother's thoughts, let alone the gaze she was giving Han Xi now, which was only missing two green lights shining from her eyes.

  "Uh, nothing in particular, haha, I've already cooked dinner, you guys come out and eat quickly."

  Seeing her own son's slightly inquiring gaze, Shuilian immediately gave a dry laugh and slipped away with a whoosh.

  Looking at Shui Lian'er's lively and active appearance, she doesn't look like a mother at all, but rather like a master who is afraid that the world will not be chaotic.

  There was still that helpless look on his face as light as the wind, and Han Xi couldn't help but burst out laughing with a 'pfft' sound.

  "What are you laughing at?"

  Seeing Han Xi's smile as bright as a flower, her watery eyes curved, with a hint of movement in the depths of her pupils, it was indeed captivating.

  As light as a breeze, she couldn't help but curve her lips and ask.

  "Haha, your mom is really lovely, I'm so envious of you."

  Han Xi Tong was telling the truth. After all, she had been a human for two lifetimes, but she was still an orphan with no parents. She really envied others who had parents, especially this Water Lotus, whose appearance and personality were both lively and mischievous, and when she was with Qing Ru Feng, it didn't seem like a mother-daughter relationship at all, but rather like friends.

  She really envies such feelings.

  Hearing Han Xi's words and seeing the envy in her eyes, Wei Wuxian's smile deepened.

  After all, his mother, although she often nagged him, was really very good to him.

  With his feelings, it's more like a mother-son relationship is like friends, and they chat about all sorts of gossip. So, having such a mother is the happiest thing in his life.

  "Let's go and have dinner."

  "Alright, okay."

  ……

  When Han Xi Tong and Qing Ru Feng arrived at the hall, they saw that on the wooden table in the middle of the hall, three pairs of bowls and chopsticks had already been placed, along with several dishes.

  Braised wild boar trotters, Stir-fried Eight Treasures, Garlic and Ginger Steamed Chicken, etc., and a large pot of Apricot Kernel Congee.

  From yesterday to now, Han Xi had not eaten anything, so when she saw the full table of food in front of her, her stomach honestly let out a loud growl, 'gurgling' sound that was so loud it made her cheeks flush with embarrassment.

  Lotus saw, and was warmly greeted.

  "You must be hungry, let's eat quickly, don't be polite."

  "Yes, I'm hungry so I'll eat a bit more, my mother's cooking is all delicious."

  Soft as the wind on one side said warmly.

  "Hehe, thank you, then I won't be polite."

  After hearing their words, Han Xi's eyes also became hungry. After everyone sat down, she picked up her chopsticks and started eating quickly.

  Although the dishes on the table were just a few simple dishes, which was vastly different from what she used to eat in the palace, Han Xi felt that these dishes were extremely delicious and had a special homey feeling.

  She had once fantasized about having a warm home, just like the one she was in now, where a family could eat together happily. Unfortunately, that dream had never come true, so she really envied the mother and son in front of her. She also truly hoped that one day she would have her own family, just like them.

  Thinking about it, Han Xi's eyes felt especially fragrant.

  Compared to Han Xi's thoughts, Shui Lian'er sitting across from her was laughing with tears in her eyes, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her gentle gaze. She then picked up her chopsticks and started eating slowly.

  The meal was quickly finished and all the dishes on the table were empty.

  Han Xi licked the oil stain at the corner of her mouth and only then did she put down her bowl and chopsticks, feeling satisfied.

  "Have you eaten?"

  "Ah, I'm full, Water Sister, your cooking is really delicious."

  Looking at Shui Lian'er's youthful face, Han Xi couldn't bring himself to call her "Auntie Shui", and in the end, it was more natural for him to call her "Sister Shui".

  And Shui Lian'er was also delighted when she heard Han Xi Tong's address to herself, after all, every woman likes to be called younger.

  "Hehe, that's great! If you like eating it, I'll often make some for you to eat in the future."

  "Uh..."

  Hearing Shui Lian'er's words, Han Xi's face slightly froze for a moment, then she just thought that Shui Lian'er was being polite and smiled, nodding in response.

  Suddenly, Shui Lian'er's heart skipped a beat when she saw her nod.

  By her side, Qingru's heart also skipped a beat, and a sweet feeling rushed up to her head.

  However, as for the thoughts of this mother and son, Han Xi didn't know because after she found out about Qing Ru Feng's true identity, she immediately thought of why she had come here, but there was something important that needed to be done.

  Then, she turned her head towards Qing Ruo Feng, wanting to speak but hesitating.

  Because she was hesitant about how to bring up the matter of the Sanqingcao.

  Because the immortal grass is extremely precious, outsiders who want to obtain it will risk their lives and brave even the most dangerous places.

  Such a precious and rare Xianren grass, I don't know if Qingru Feng will give it to her. If not? She didn't dare to steal it either, although before she came here, she had planned that when she saw Qingru Feng in person, if the other party didn't give it to her, she would use her old skills to steal it back.

  But now things are different, no matter how you say it, the other party saved themselves, and they can't bear to steal from others again. This is also too conscienceless!

  But what if I couldn't get the Xianren grass? What about Zhen Meicheng's sleeping poison then? After all, it was because of him that she ended up like that...

  The more she thought about it, the more Han Xi's heart was like fifteen hanging buckets going up and down, entangled with anxiety. Those good-looking eyebrows were also furrowed together due to her distress.

  Qing Yufeng, who was sitting opposite her, saw Han Xi's worried expression and seemed to have something to say to him, but didn't know how to start.

  With a delicate mind like dust and light as wind, he immediately opened his mouth and spoke.

  "Go ahead and say what you want, if I can do it, I'll definitely help you."

  After all, as long as it's her business, he will definitely go all out.

  His eyes widened in surprise as he heard the soft words, and his heart skipped a beat. He was deeply moved.

  Those eyes, which had been dyed with a few shades of astonishment and surprise, slowly fell on the man in front of them.

  Because the man in front of her was so meticulous and his words made her feel grateful.

  After all, how can they be so good at their first meeting, but he promised her that way, and the person is really too good.

  But why is there so much rumor and gossip about such a good person? This rumor is really unbelievable, saying that he is a strange doctor, unpredictable, but to her, he is just a very kind person.

  In her mind, Han Xi gazed at Qing Ruo's sternly handsome face and pursed her red lips before speaking.

  "To be honest, I came to Death Valley this time because I wanted the Xianren Grass. A friend of mine is suffering from severe cold toxin and is in critical condition, and now urgently needs Xianren Grass to detoxify, so if possible, could you please give me some Xianren Grass?"

  Han Xi Tong opened his mouth and said, with a hint of pleading in his eyes.

  She rarely does things like this, but for the people she cares about, she doesn't care about anything.

  After all, thinking of Xuan Mei Chen, such a good-looking man, although he was a prince, his life was bumpy, and he had never experienced any affection, and in the end, he was not even treated as a family member by his own relatives.

  He is like this, having relatives is equivalent to having no relatives, and it's even more pitiful than being an orphan like her.

  For Xuan Mei Chen, she was extremely sympathetic and pitied him. In the end, because of her one sentence, he actually gave his most precious immortal grass to her. Just for this point alone, no matter what, she must obtain the immortal grass for him at all costs!

  However, just as Han Xi Tong said this, she noticed that Qing Ruo's face sank, and he fell silent.

  Seeing this, Han Xi thought he was unwilling to give her the immortal grass.

  But this is not surprising at all. After all, the immortal grass is extremely precious, how can it be given to a stranger who has just met for no reason?

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's eyes became even more anxious.

  "I know my request is a bit excessive, you saved me, but I'm still asking for something so excessive, but I really have no choice, I desperately need this immortal grass, because without it, my friend won't last more than two months, so, consider it a plea from me, as long as you give me the immortal grass, I'll do anything you want!"

  Han Xi's eyes gazed at Qing Ru Feng, pleading bitterly, but only saw Qing Ru Feng still with a gloomy face, thinking that Qing Ru Feng was unwilling to give.

  Actually, Han Xi Tong had been guessing wrong all along.

  A single sprout of angelica, as light as a feather, was never taken seriously by him. After all, he had been extremely enthusiastic about medicine since childhood and often collected rare herbs.

  It's just like the herbs he planted outside, all of which were carefully cultivated by him over the years. Some were even collected from his travels around the world. Each herb was more precious than the divine grass.

  So he naturally didn't put the immortal grass in his heart, let alone she wanted this immortal grass, even if she wanted other herbs from him, his eyebrows wouldn't frown at all, because as long as it was what she wanted.

  But now what he cares about is the friend she mentioned.

  After all, was that friend a man or a woman? Wasn't it the white-clothed man who stood beside her in Plum Blossom Forest last time?!

  After all, at that time he saw her gaze at the man with affectionate eyes, he knew she liked the man, and the man also liked her.

  In addition, this Death Valley is heavily guarded and almost impossible to enter or exit, but she still ventured in for the sake of her so-called friend, not caring about the difficulties. Just this point alone shows that the friend she mentioned is more important to her than her own life!

  Thinking of this, a bad taste suddenly surged up in her mind. Her face also turned sour.

  The woman he loves has another man in her heart, and she even asks him for the man she likes. If it were someone else, they would not be happy!

  It's not just Qing who thinks so, even the lotus beside him hears Han Xi Tong's words and his heart goes "Dong", alarm bells ringing loudly.

  Could it be that his son's love rival has appeared?

  After all, the terror of Death Valley is not something that ordinary people can think of. For a single Xianren grass, she dared to step in here. The friend in her mouth, what kind of friend is it? Could it be...

  Thinking in her heart, Shuilian also couldn't hide the words and immediately asked.

  "Is the friend you're talking about your crush?"

  As soon as Shuilian spoke up, the entire hall immediately fell silent.

  The surroundings were extremely quiet, but Shui Lian'er and Qing Ru Feng's hearts were like fifteen hanging buckets, going up and down, restless and uneasy.

  The two of them gazed intently at Han Xi's eyes, tensely waiting for her response.

  As for Shui Lian'er's words, Han Xi Tong listened and her face only slightly froze for a moment, without immediately responding.

  It's not that she can't tell her feelings for Xuan Chen apart, but rather, she finds it puzzling how Shui Lian'er and Qing Ru Feng are reacting now.

  Because they gave her a feeling of being extremely tense.

  But what exactly were they nervous about?

  Han Xi Tong looked puzzled, blinked a few times with her beautiful and questioning eyes, but in the end still asked out Water Lotus's question.

  "He is not the one I love, but just a good friend."

  Although she had only been with Xuan Mei Chen for a short time, she already treated him as her good friend.

  Now he is in a critical condition, and every passing second represents the slipping away of his life. She fears that his weak body may not be able to hold on until she returns.

  At this thought, Han Xi's heart was even more entwined, as if it were being cut by an invisible knife.

  "Although they were only together for a short time, yet because of my one sentence, the immortal grass that could save his life was given to me. Now he is in danger, so I ventured here, just to ask for the immortal grass for him."

  Han Xi Tong opened her mouth again and said, her eyes were covered with a layer of mist, making her look so weak and beautiful.

  At this, she felt a slight movement in her heart and knew that the friend in her mouth was not the white-clothed man from last time. Her heart completely let out a sigh of relief, and she was also moved by Han Xi Tong's feelings.

  After all, she was just a friend who had been together for a few days, and yet she could insert two knives into her ribs for him. Such a woman is truly loyal and righteous, hard to find in the world.

  Thinking of this, her eyes sparkled and she immediately spoke up.

  "Angelica, I can give it to you."

  "Really?!"

  Hearing Han Xiang's words as gentle as the wind, Han Hui's eyes widened in shock and she let out a disbelieving cry.

  That pair of eyes, filled with a misty haze, at this moment, burst forth with dazzling brilliance, like the most beautiful black onyx in the world, under the sunlight, radiating boundless light, captivating one's heart and soul!

  And the smile on her face was so radiant and beautiful.

  Just like thousands of pear blossoms blooming simultaneously before one's eyes, it is breathtakingly beautiful!

  Looking at Han Xi's face with a surprised and beautiful smile, he couldn't help but stare blankly.

  In his heart, he thought that if he could get her to smile, even if it meant losing everything, he would be willing!

  In her heart, she thought that even the gentle breeze had not noticed, but her gaze towards Han Xi's eyes was as tender as the sea. On the other hand, Shui Lian'er saw it and her eyes flickered for a moment, inwardly sighing in admiration.

  It seems that his own son has really fallen in love, and as for the little girl in front of him, he actually likes her very much too. However, whether or not he can win this girl's heart depends on his own son's fate...

  ……

  Hanhee knew that Hyeon was anxious to save people, although he had a lot of reluctance in his heart for her to leave, Qingyu still gave the immortal grass to her and took her to the safe exit that only he and his mother knew.

  Everyone knows that Death Valley is fraught with danger, full of venomous snakes and ferocious beasts. Once you enter Death Valley, it's like entering the underworld, there's no return.

  However, people do not know that Death Valley actually has an exit, which is very safe and without any danger. It is the pond in front of us. As long as we dive through this pond, we will reach the small stream outside.

  When the gentle breeze brought Han Xi Tong to a sparkling pond, he saw that the surroundings were as beautiful as a poem, with lush trees and a sun shining through the dense clouds, but without any chill in the air.

  Compared to the perennial snow on the peaks of the surrounding mountains and the icy landscape outside, this place is like a paradise on earth, with spring all year round, and even the air is exceptionally fresh.

  "It's so beautiful here."

  Looking at the lush green grassland, beautiful little flowers, birds flying over the branches chirping, a gentle breeze blows, the tree tops swaying, making a 'rustling' sound, so touching, no matter how annoying the mood is, coming here, feeling some of the beautiful scenery here, will also gradually become quiet.

  By her side, Qing Ruo Feng heard Han Xi Tong's words and couldn't help but curve the corners of his mouth into a smile, slightly turning his head to look over.

  Only saw a girl beside him, wearing a light purple dress, which set off her fair skin, delicate and fragile.

  A gentle breeze blew, causing her skirt to flutter and her black hair to flow. This scene made him involuntarily recall the first time he met her.

  At that time, she was wearing a light pink silk skirt, in the season when plum blossoms were blooming, she danced lightly, that scene was so beautiful, it seemed unreal.

  However, compared to the first time he met her, he liked this version of her better.

  At this moment, he can be so close to her, smelling the faint rose fragrance emanating from her body.

  Hearing her crisp and pleasant voice, looking at her stunning smile...

  At this moment, she is so real! Let his heart be like a drum, his mind be like a horse, just like the ripples on the pond water blown by the wind, stirring up layer after layer of ripples...

  Just as Qing Rufeng's eyes were filled with tender affection and focused on Han Xi's pupils, Han Xi seemed to sense the scorching gaze cast upon himself and involuntarily turned his head slightly.

  When those sparkling eyes met that warm and profound pair of eyes, the four eyes locked in a gaze, both people were taken aback, their hearts skipped a beat.

  However, Qing Ru Feng quickly regained his composure and spoke up immediately.

  "Xī Tóng, may I call you that?"

  "Ah, of course."

  Hearing Han Xiang's words as gentle as the wind, Han Xi immediately nodded and smiled.

  "Hehe, Nana, can... we be friends?"

  After saying this sentence, that handsome face was even more stained with a thin layer of blush.

  Although he actually wanted to be her lover and husband, but rushing into things won't work, starting as friends is the best.

  At least, from now on, he can use the name of friend to get close to her, care about her, and then slowly capture her heart...

  Unaware of the thoughts in his mind, Han Xi's eyes sparkled as she readily agreed to what he said.

  "Hehe, I've long considered you a friend!"

  "Hehe, that's good." With a gentle smile, her eyes curved into a crescent shape, and a hint of cleverness flashed at the bottom of her eyes, just like the smile of a cunning fox...