Chapter 126: Lin Feng overheard everything

They spent quite some time comforting him, worried that the incident might have frightened him or left him traumatized.

It was only after seeing that he seemed to be doing well that they finally felt comfortable leaving him alone.

By then, Lin Feng had also heard the full story from Bai Jianning about the strange incident that had taken place during the banquet. He had even seen some of the videos circulating online before they were taken down one by one, disappearing without a trace.

Only then did he finally understand the cryptic words he had heard earlier at the Wei family’s mansion.

To think that something like this had happened during the birthday banquet!

No wonder the entire banquet had been forced to stop.

So many things had happened today.

After comforting Lin Feng, Wei Ranmiao went to accompany the frightened Bai Jianning back to her room.

Meanwhile, his uncle, Bai Tingyu, went to find his grandfather. The two of them soon locked themselves in the study, clearly occupied with the many matters that needed their attention.

Lin Feng understood that everyone had been badly shaken by the events of the day.

Since there was nothing else he could do to help, he decided to make some nourishing soup to calm their nerves and strengthen their spleen and liver.

After spending some time in the kitchen, he prepared two bowls and placed them on a tray.

Then, carrying the tray upstairs, he headed toward the study.

...

Inside the study of the Bai family’s main residence, Grandpa Bai and Bai Tingyu were discussing the events of the day.

Both of their faces were marked with exhaustion.

"Is everything settled now? Are there any more posts appearing online?"

"It’s finally over, Dad. The Wei and Hou families joined forces to suppress the matter. Fortunately, the Wei family is one of the most prominent clans in the capital. Otherwise, the others in their circle might not have been so cooperative. The Hou family also lent a hand, and no one wanted to offend either of them. That’s how we managed to settle things."

"That Hou brat. He finally did something good for once," Grandpa Bai muttered.

"Mr. Hou has been very helpful," the clueless Bai Tingyu agreed. "He saved Xiao Feng today and even helped us cover up the matter. He’s a trustworthy person."

Grandpa Bai: "..."

He suddenly felt like hitting his son, but he was too exhausted to even get angry.

Too many things had happened recently. They had barely finished dealing with the busy Qingming period when another major incident had fallen into their laps.

Today’s events had truly shaken them.

"So Xiao Feng really... really does have some kind of strange ability. Wei Ranmiao wasn’t just overthinking things."

Bai Tingyu pressed his temples.

"Calling something like this a strange ability is an understatement."

"Dad, do you think what Wei Ranmiao said before..." Bai Tingyu hesitated for a moment before continuing. "About Xiao Feng being possessed by another soul... Do you think there’s a possibility that she wasn’t completely wrong?"

Grandpa Bai fell silent.

To be honest, what had happened today had shaken him to the core as well. Even he couldn’t help entertaining some rather wild thoughts.

If this was truly Feifei’s blessing, then why did it feel so... ominous?

Yes, to Grandpa Bai, the incident had been nothing short of ominous.

Having an affinity with plants and animals could still be considered a blessing, perhaps even a sign of accumulated merit. But being able to control animals on such a massive scale, making them behave as though they were puppets that had suddenly gone berserk...

It was almost like witchcraft.

Grandpa Bai recalled that the Miao people and other groups known for their mysterious practices often lived in remote mountain regions.

Could Lin Feng really have encountered something ominous back then?

The study fell silent for a long time.

Finally, Grandpa Bai spoke.

"Tomorrow, let’s go to the temple. Perhaps we should speak with the old abbot and seek his guidance."

Bai Tingyu slowly nodded.

"Alright. I’ll inform Ranmiao. Should we bring the youngest along as well?"

"Let’s bring everyone."

"Alright. Once Jianan and Jiancheng return from the company and university, I’ll inform them too. I’ll have the secretary rearrange the important appointments..."

The figure standing rooted to the ground outside the door that was not closed properly finally moved.

He slowly walked away, his movements stiff and mechanical.

...

Downstairs, Aunt Lihua was busy cleaning up the kitchen when she turned around and saw Lin Feng returning with the same tray he had carried upstairs earlier.

She had assumed the bowls would be empty, but when she saw that the soup was still untouched, she couldn’t help feeling puzzled.

"Young Master, why didn’t the two masters of the house drink the soup?"

Lin Feng: "..."

"I almost tripped halfway up the stairs, so I decided not to bring it up after all."

Aunt Lihua immediately looked concerned.

"Are you alright? Did you spill any of it on yourself? Dear, your face is so pale. You must be exhausted. I’ll take care of delivering the soup. You should go drink something and get some rest."

Lin Feng lowered his eyes. His face was still deathly pale.

"No, I’ve already had a little too much while tasting it. I don’t really have an appetite right now. I want to sleep first."

"Then go and rest, Young Master. Leave everything here to us. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep."

Lin Feng nodded and went back upstairs.

After entering his room, he closed and locked the door.

It was as if all the strength had suddenly drained from his body. His legs gave way, and he crumpled to the floor.

He lowered his head and stared at his hands.

They were trembling.

’They know.’

’Since when?’

’How did they find out?’

’Was it because of the animals?’

’Why?’

’What affinity with nature?’

’What were they talking about?’

Countless thoughts rushed through his mind like a raging river. Lin Feng couldn’t stop himself from trembling more and more.