Chapter 2873 - 2849: Reuniting with Family

Chapter 2873: Chapter 2849: Reuniting with Family

Chapter 2849: Recognition

As soon as the words fell, Tao Tao immediately stood up and coldly said, "Alright then, let’s pretend I was never here."

She was right; just as she gained something, she was about to lose it. She never expected her background to be like this. She regretted finding out, but in a way, it’s good that the long-buried secret had finally been revealed.

Chu Yun heard Tao Tao’s heartless words and said nothing. She never expected Tao Tao to come to her today, and being able to see her daughter doing so well was enough for her. She would never let down Tao Zhan, and she silently turned away, no longer looking at Tao Tao.

Tao Tao was about to step out of the room when she opened the door to find Lin Feng standing there. Lin Feng looked at the mother and daughter inside the room and said, "Tao Tao, quickly apologize to your mother."

Hearing Lin Feng’s words, Tao Tao widened her eyes. It seemed Lin Feng already knew the whole story, but she thought he would understand her. Where did she go wrong? She was the victim, okay? Then she said to Lin Feng, "Brother Lin, why! Why do I have to apologize!"

"She is your mother; you shouldn’t have such an attitude. And he is your father, no matter what, they gave birth to you. You don’t have the right to reject them. Go!" Lin Feng commanded Tao Tao. It was the first time he spoke to her in such a tone, but he believed Tao Tao had gone too far. Even if the father was from the Demon Clan, even if the mother was at fault, they were still her parents, and she shouldn’t be so unfilial.

Seeing the look in Lin Feng’s eyes, Tao Tao knew she couldn’t defy his words. She then looked at Chu Yun and said, "I’m sorry."

Chu Yun turned around and saw the wronged expression on Tao Tao’s face, feeling heartbroken. What wrong had her daughter done? She was innocent. It was they, as parents, who hadn’t done well, causing their daughter to lack the rightful care from a young age. She walked over and gently hugged Tao Tao, and the mother and daughter embraced and wept once more.

Lin Feng looked at the two of them and made a decision in his heart. He then said to Tao Tao, "You stay and accompany Auntie. I’ll return to the Sect alone."

He thought of the impending battle at the Sect. He didn’t want Tao Tao to be caught in danger, and with Tao Tao’s strength, she was more than capable of protecting herself and her mother. Actually, he mainly wanted to know Tao Zhan’s whereabouts. If he could become acquainted with Tao Zhan through Tao Tao, he could gain more understanding of the Demon Clan.

Tao Tao hesitated upon hearing Lin Feng’s words. She had always followed Lin Feng’s arrangements, but she also wanted to be with Lin Feng. At such a crucial moment in the Sect’s battle, she didn’t want to leave Lin Feng, but she also wanted to stay with her mother. She turned to her mother, and in Chu Yun’s eyes, she saw excitement. She knew this was the best arrangement for Chu Yun, so she nodded.

Lin Feng smiled calmly. This was the Tao Tao he knew. He also wanted Tao Tao and Chu Yun to spend more time together during this period. Then he said to Chu Yun, "Auntie, you and Tao Tao stay here peacefully. The Sect is about to go to battle, and I don’t want you to be affected by it. Once things settle down, I’ll come back for you. If father hasn’t returned by then, we’ll go out and look for him since we can’t just sit and wait."

Chu Yun nodded excitedly. She felt Lin Feng was someone who thoughtfully considered everything, and she didn’t know how to express her gratitude to him, so she said, "Thank you, Young Master Lin. Thank you."

"No need to be so formal. I’ll be off now." Lin Feng said, bowing deeply to Chu Yun, then turned and gently said to Tao Tao, "Be good, I’m leaving!"

Tao Tao looked at Lin Feng reluctantly, nodded, and then softly said, "Be careful in the Sect’s battle."

She knew that even if she were in the Sect, she couldn’t be much help to Lin Feng, but being away from him left her uneasy. However, to let Lin Feng have peace of mind, she decided to stay behind with her mother. The mother and daughter watched as Lin Feng left.

Directly teleporting back to the Sect, Lin Feng found Wan Hai. He had to share this news with Wan Hai, but as he approached Wan Hai’s room, he heard Han Xuan’er’s voice inside: "See, these are your favorite pastries, have a taste to see if they suit your appetite."

Hearing this, Lin Feng was momentarily stunned. This was Han Xuan’er’s true voice, meaning she was facing Wan Hai with her true self. Had Han Xuan’er revealed everything to Wan Hai? What was going on? With this thought, he didn’t hesitate for a moment and directly pushed the door open.

What Lin Feng saw left him completely stunned. Han Xuan’er was wearing a pink long dress, without the black cloak for the first time. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall. It was the first time he saw Han Xuan’er dressed like this. He was utterly bewildered, completely clueless about what was happening between the two.

Wan Hai, seeing Lin Feng burst in, laughed heartily, "You don’t even knock, how rude! Xuan’er, pour some water for the Sect Master."

Han Xuan’er softly replied, "Yes, Master."

Lin Feng heard the conversation between the two and widened his eyes in astonishment, looking at Wan Hai. This old man had clearly said not to let anyone know his identity. Why was he admitting it now of his own accord? It was so embarrassing for him, having gone out of his way to help Wan Hai conceal it in front of Han Xuan’er before. Then he coldly ordered, "Strategist, you go out first. I have something to say to your master."

He deliberately emphasized the words "your master," then glared at Wan Hai. Han Xuan’er chuckled, casually grabbed the cloak and mask from the chair, put it on, and left Wan Hai’s room.

After Han Xuan’er walked far away, Lin Feng directly asked, "What’s your situation?"

"Ah, couldn’t hide it anymore. That girl is quite clever. She specifically made things that I like to eat—no, I should say things that the Geomancer Qianjue likes to eat—to tempt me, and I had no choice but to admit it. But it’s fine as long as only she knows. She will keep it a secret." Wan Hai picked up a piece of pastry from the table and stuffed it into his mouth, speaking with an air of experience that didn’t match his youthful appearance, which seemed odd to anyone.

Lin Feng shook his head helplessly. To be tempted by food after hiding it for so long, how shameful. He looked at Wan Hai and said, "I’ve sent Tao Tao to Chu Yun."

"You act quickly!" Wan Hai said with a smile. But this should be a good thing for Tao Tao, as it resolved a worry for him.

"Didn’t you say you couldn’t predict Tao Tao’s father’s identity through divination before?" Lin Feng asked.

"Yes." Wan Hai looked at Lin Feng with curiosity, unsure why Lin Feng brought it up. Could it be that he met Tao Tao’s father this time?

"You’d never guess, Tao Tao’s father is from the Demon Clan!" Lin Feng said seriously, looking at Wan Hai. He could only tell Wan Hai this, as if anyone else knew, Tao Tao and Chu Yun would be in danger.

What?

Wan Hai’s mouth hung open in shock, staring at Lin Feng with the same expression Lin Feng had when he heard the news. He never expected Tao Tao’s father to be from the Demon Clan, so it made sense that his identity couldn’t be predicted. He pondered for a moment, recalling the scene when he divined for Tao Tao back then, then asked, "Did you see him?"

Lin Feng shook his head and said, "I didn’t see him. Chu Yun told me personally. Afterwards, I left Tao Tao there. At first, Tao Tao couldn’t accept it, but after all, they are his biological parents. I believe Tao Tao will slowly accept it. But Tao Tao’s father’s whereabouts are still unknown, and who knows if he’s returned to the Demon Domain."

After hearing Lin Feng’s reasoning, Wan Hai was silent for a long time. He thought this possibility was very small. He looked at Lin Feng and said, "Since he has a wife and child here, it’s impossible for him to return to the Demon Domain; otherwise, he was captured by the Demon Clan. If that’s the case, it’s a bad situation for him because the Demon Clan would sense the human aura on Tao Zhan and think he betrayed them and wouldn’t keep him. Another possibility is that he died in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm. I think the latter is more likely."

"Is there no possibility of survival?" Lin Feng asked Wan Hai. Both conclusions he calculated led to a dead end, but he thought Wan Hai made a valid point. Otherwise, why hasn’t he appeared even once in ten years? It seems he’s likely met a bad end.

Wan Hai coldly chuckled and said to Lin Feng, "Although I’ve never seen the Demon Clan, books say they are an Alien Race. Their chances of surviving in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm are very small, yet they keep invading. It may be their nature."

Hearing this, Lin Feng nodded in agreement. The Demon Clan and the Alien Race share similar bloodlines, so the Demon Clan certainly couldn’t withstand the continent’s climate. In that case, it’s very likely that Tao Tao’s father is no longer around. However, with the sect battle approaching, he would wait until the dust settled before retrieving the mother and daughter.

With that in mind, Lin Feng stood up and said, "There’s less than a month until the sect battle. During this period, I probably won’t be coming out. I plan to help the sect’s ascendents refine some Dharma Treasures. If you have any issues, you can find me in the Refining Room."

"What could I possibly need? You should thank me for finding you such a good helper, saving you a lot of trouble." Wan Hai referred to Han Xuan’er, having witnessed how much she helped Lin Feng since arriving at the sect, which proved he didn’t misjudge her from the start. Helping Lin Feng was also helping himself.

"Thank you, elder! I’m off then!" Lin Feng winked at Wan Hai and then left his room.

Having decided on artifact refining, he must inform Gu Tianhai. He went directly to Gu Tianhai, who was busy with sect affairs. Every matter regarding the ascendents would be reported to Gu Tianhai, making him the most hardworking in the sect.

"Young Master, you’ve arrived. Here are the accounts for Ma Biaohu’s wedding for you to review," Gu Tianhai said, handing a booklet to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng waved it off. He never looked at such accounts and fully trusted Gu Tianhai. Then he said, "Don’t overwork yourself. Take more rest. The sect relies on you. What will happen if you’re exhausted?"