Chapter 2386: Chapter 2365: Tangyuan Wakes Up!

"Brother Lin, do you think life would be so much better if I could live like ordinary people, living a simple life without so many worries and pains? Before I met you, I felt exhausted every day, constantly running around begging for food and bringing food to Grandpa, watching him fall seriously ill without being able to do anything. Those days were like hell, and at that time, I even thought that if Grandpa passed away, I wouldn’t want to live either..."

Watching those happy people strolling in the distance, seeing the men and women on the rooftops whispering sweet nothings, Tao Tao spoke with deep sorrow, her heart filled with memories of the past struggles just to survive. Those days were truly heartbreaking.

"Silly girl, with Brother Lin around, you’ll never suffer again, and the days ahead will be even better. Only when you’re happy will your grandpa be happy and pleased from below!" Lin Feng gently held Tao Tao in his arms to comfort her. At this moment, he could understand the kind of life Tao Tao spoke of; this girl had indeed endured too much hardship before, and he felt a touch of compassion in his heart.

"Mm!" Hearing Lin Feng say this, Tao Tao nodded, then responded happily. Just this one sentence from Lin Feng was enough to rekindle her hope for life. Leaning into Lin Feng’s embrace, breathing in that unique male scent, feeling the masculine presence, Tao Tao suddenly recalled the experience on the Roc Heaven Beast, her face instantly turning red like a big apple, not daring to lift her head to look at Lin Feng...

Thus, the two stood quietly, gazing at the night scenery outside, enjoying the rare peace.

After a cup of tea, until the shop assistant knocked on the door, the two finally separated. The shop assistant, being quite tactful, swiftly served the wine and dishes and then closed the door to leave, so as not to disturb Lin Feng and Tao Tao’s meal.

Looking at the table full of special dishes they had never seen before, Tao Tao smiled, and Lin Feng smiled too. The two exchanged a glance and then said simultaneously, "Let’s eat!"

After that, they both looked at each other, dazed for a moment, then burst out laughing, and each sat down to start eating heartily.

"Tao Tao, this tastes good, here, have some!"

"Brother Lin, what is this, it’s so fragrant. Never mind, you have some too!"

"Wow, this bone is so delicious. Come on, let’s each have one to gnaw on!"

"Come on, Brother Lin, drink some wine!"

"Silly girl, are you happy?"

"Happy, so happy! Cheers!"

...

Laughter echoed in the private room. Tao Tao seemed to eat with visible delight under Lin Feng’s influence. The two kept offering each other courtesy and toasts, creating an extraordinarily lively atmosphere. It was a rare moment of relaxation for both, so they kept true to their hearts and enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

In no time, they had finished all the food and drink on the table, and Lin Feng called the waiter for another round of special dishes and two jugs of good wine. He and Tao Tao continued eating...

It was unclear how much time had passed, how many tables of food they had eaten, or how much wine they drank. Without trying to sober up, Lin Feng already felt a bit dizzy, while Tao Tao was like a drunken fool, holding a wine bowl and still wanting to drink more with Lin Feng.

Seeing Tao Tao in such a silly state made Lin Feng chuckle. With a thought, he cleared away the effects of the alcohol, then helped Tao Tao up and led her outside.

After settling the bill and leaving the tavern, Lin Feng noticed that Tao Tao seemed to become heavier. Looking back, he found she had fallen asleep, drawing a knowing smile from Lin Feng. He thought to himself that this girl was truly carefree, but he understood. Tao Tao had carried too much pain in the past, and today it was all released at once, which was okay.

Carrying Tao Tao, Lin Feng couldn’t help but laugh as he saw Tao Tao’s hand still holding onto Tangyuan, albeit with a greasy stain from Tao Tao’s encounters. Finding this situation amusing, Lin Feng used his Divine Sense to find an inn, booked a fine room, and took Tao Tao to stay.

After placing Tao Tao on the soft bed and Tangyuan on a chair, Lin Feng turned back to find Tao Tao’s face still coated with some grease. Chuckling, he fetched a towel to wipe Tao Tao’s face, then sat on the bedside watching her sleep peacefully. He always felt Tao Tao harbored other secrets, but if she chose not to share, he wouldn’t press her.

In the blink of an eye, the sky brightened the next day. Tao Tao groggily awoke, and upon seeing Lin Feng, she joyfully jumped up from the bed and dashed into his arms like a child!

"Brother Lin, having you around is wonderful!" Tao Tao said to Lin Feng with a bright smile, not minding the gender differences between them at all. The night before, she had a dream where she was separated from Lin Feng, leading to a lifetime of unease as she believed she had missed her chance with him, eventually dying alone and lonely.

"Silly girl, you drank too much last night. If Brother Lin had any wrong intentions towards you, what would you do?" Lin Feng teased her, smiling.

"I know you’re not that kind of person. You’re my brother!" Tao Tao replied, staring wide-eyed at Lin Feng. But inside, she left unsaid that even if Lin Feng had done something to her, she wouldn’t regret it because she liked him. However, for now, she couldn’t correct Lin Feng’s perception, as he always treated her like his younger sister...

"Alright, you mustn’t drink so much again. Go wash your face; there’s drool on it!" Lin Feng joked, shaking his head with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Tao Tao sprang from Lin Feng’s arms, rushing to the mirror. Seeing the drool on her face made her feel embarrassed, and she immediately ran to wash her face.

Tao Tao finished washing her face in no time and, confirming there was no problem, asked Lin Feng, "Brother Lin, what are we doing today?" 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"After relaxing for a day, we should get busy with some serious matters. Let’s go check out the cultivators’ area today. I want to see if there’s anything good over there, find you a set of Dharma Treasure weapons for defense." Lin Feng replied, seriously.

"Sure!" Tao Tao agreed with Lin Feng’s plan, so she got ready to set off with Lin Feng. Seeing Tangyuan on the chair, she noticed the grease on Tangyuan and realized that she accidentally used Tangyuan as a hand-wiping cloth last night. She quickly rushed over to tidy up Tangyuan.

But just as her hand touched Tangyuan, something delightful happened!

"Ah..."

Tangyuan suddenly stretched and yawned, then opened its small eyes. Spotting Tao Tao’s hand on its body, it immediately had a bad feeling: "Tao Tao, what are you doing?"

"Tangyuan, you’re awake, that’s great!" Tao Tao was overjoyed to see Tangyuan awake and didn’t pay attention to Tangyuan’s struggle. She hugged Tangyuan in her arms, played around a bit, and then unabashedly dunked Tangyuan into the washbasin for a bath...

"You girl, are you crazy!"

"Don’t move!"

"I’m not taking a bath!"

"Don’t move!"

"Let go of me!"

"Don’t move!"

...

No matter how Tangyuan resisted and struggled, Tao Tao kept repeating "Don’t move," driving Tangyuan to the brink of madness. Tangyuan looked at Lin Feng, hoping he’d help, but seeing Lin Feng act like he didn’t notice, it instantly burst into tears...

After the commotion, Tao Tao finally let Tangyuan go. Freed from it all, Tangyuan jumped over to Lin Feng, shook its body, and instantly shed all the water on it. Then, it asked Lin Feng, "Boss, what’s wrong with this girl? Why did she suddenly torment me for no reason..."

"Bang!"

Lin Feng didn’t speak, but first gave Tangyuan a flick on the head, leaving Tangyuan completely dazed. That’s when Lin Feng asked, "You need to sleep this long just to perform a treasure hunt?"

"How long did I sleep?" Tangyuan asked Lin Feng with curiosity.

"More than half a year!" Seeing Tangyuan’s confusion, Lin Feng was surprised too, wondering if there was something hidden behind all this?

"Indeed, Tangyuan, we won’t let you treasure hunt anymore!" Tao Tao also came over at this time, speaking to Tangyuan. She felt a bit guilty toward Tangyuan for sleeping over half a year.

"Oh my gosh, Boss!" Hearing Lin Feng’s words, Tangyuan widened its eyes and said to Lin Feng, "Usually my treasure hunts depend on the target’s level. For me to sleep more than half a year, the place you’re looking for must be extraordinary! Tell me, what good stuff did you get?"

Lin Feng, hearing this, shook his head and took out the mysterious plant he obtained from the Secret Realm, letting Tangyuan have a look at what it might be.

But Lin Feng did not expect that as soon as this plant was brought out, Tangyuan’s eyes rolled back, nearly fainting, and its body acted like it was stimulated, twitching constantly. Seeing this, Lin Feng quickly put the strange plant away, and Tangyuan’s situation then improved.

"What is this thing?" Lin Feng was genuinely curious, why this plant was so powerful, and Tangyuan just glanced at it and reacted that way, while he and Tao Tao didn’t seem affected.

"The legendary supreme Emperor-tier Beast Restraining Grass, Myriad Beasts Subdue Heart!" Tangyuan looked at Lin Feng with a terrified expression. No wonder it slept half a year upon encountering such a treasure!

"Myriad Beasts Subdue Heart?"

Lin Feng and Tao Tao, hearing this, both looked at Tangyuan, waiting for more stories about this unique plant...