Half an hour later, Yi Feng and his two guests were full and satisfied. "Thank you, Master Yi, for your hospitality. Lan'er and I will take our leave now," said Qing Shan Lao Zu as he sensibly excused himself.
"Good. My disciple will see you off." Yi Feng burped and waved to the two, then instructed Zhong Qing.
"Yes, Master." Zhong Qing respectfully nodded and escorted the two to the gate of the martial arts hall.
"Thank you, young master, for seeing us off." Qing Shan Lao Zu bowed to Zhong Qing outside the gate.
"You're welcome. Please come again when you're free." Zhong Qing replied.
"Okay, we will." Qing Shan Lao Zu thanked him and after a brief exchange, Zhong Qing returned to the martial arts hall.
After they parted ways, Qing Shan Lao Zu stood at the street corner with a wide grin on his face. He realized that his martial arts level, which had just broken through to the unstable state of the Martial King, had suddenly become extremely solid. The solidity was even comparable to someone who had been a Martial King for several decades.
"Today's experience is worth living for!" he exclaimed. He couldn't have imagined that he would turn the tables after almost being forced into a corner by Xuan Wu Lao Zu.
Of course, in his view, the greatest benefit was not the breakthrough in his level but the improvement in his state of mind. It was not easy to achieve this, and everything had to be understood on one's own. Yi Feng's return to simplicity and extreme secularization without arrogance or impatience helped him to comprehend many things.
Luo Lan Xue stood beside him, her face also displaying a relaxed expression. The heavy burden on her heart was finally lifted, as she had previously offended Yi Feng. To encounter someone like Yi Feng, who not only did not hold a grudge against her but even invited her to dinner, made her feel truly impressed and grateful towards him.
Compared to those sect geniuses, this senior was like the difference between heaven and earth.
"However, that young man, I still haven't figured him out," Qing Shan Lao Zu sighed slightly as he watched Zhong Qing's figure leave. He still could not figure out what was so special about Zhong Qing.
But without anything special, how could such a great master like Yi Feng have taken a fancy to him?
"Xue'er, when we return to the Qing Shan Gate, let's check the historical encyclopedia together to see what abilities this young man has, which enabled him to be accepted as a disciple by a senior." Qing Shan Lao Zu instructed Luo Lan Xue.
"Okay." Luo Lan Xue was also very curious. Soon after, the two disappeared in a flash of light and returned to the Qing Shan Gate.
After Zhong Qing returned to the martial arts hall, he automatically cleaned up the tableware. Yi Feng looked at him with satisfaction. Although he had to feed one more person, it was worth it to have such an obedient child, like Zhong Qing.
As he walked into the backyard, Yi Feng was about to lean back on a lounge chair when he suddenly noticed a dog staring straight at him.
"Huh?" Yi Feng was surprised. Wasn't this the dog he brought back...
Yi Feng was confused.
Just as he was puzzled, the dog suddenly bent its limbs and knelt towards him, then even knocked its head on the ground.
Although it was quite humiliating for the son of the Heaven Devouring Demon Emperor to kneel before a human, Ao Qing felt that he had no choice but to endure it, given this person's formidable strength and his powerlessness.
"Are you begging for mercy from me?" Yi Feng asked, surprised that the dog seemed to have some understanding of human nature.
The dog nodded at Yi Feng's words.
Seeing this, Yi Feng sighed. He hadn't expected the dog to be so human-like. This reminded him of a Husky he had raised in his past life. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright. You're also a living being. I won't harm you, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Ao Qing was overjoyed.
He felt fortunate that he had decided to beg for mercy. Although it was humiliating to kneel before someone, this person's heart seemed to be quite kind-hearted.
Ao Qing bowed his head repeatedly in thanks.
"Not bad..." Yi Feng lay back on the recliner, and lifted the dog's chin with his foot, admiring it.
Ao Qing furrowed his brows. Who was he? Although he was not well-regarded by the Demon Emperor, he was still the son of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Wolf clan. How could he let someone kick his chin like this? He felt angry in his heart.
Even if you are strong, you can't insult people like this!
However, he gritted his teeth and endured it. After all, his life and freedom were at stake