I Just Wanted to Teach Cultivation, But Goddesses Keep Coming!

Chapter 344: Chapter 344 Another Year Older, Another Inch of Cultivation Added

When Ling Lan finally stood before him, she lowered her head slightly, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink.

“Thank you… for everything,” Ling Lan said quietly, her voice sincere and filled with emotion. This wasn’t just gratitude and it was something deeper.

Lin Feng had practically given her a chance at a longer and better life. How could she not be thankful for that?

Lin Feng had not merely helped her… he had changed her fate.

Lin Feng glanced at her and gave a simple nod, his expression calm and indifferent, as though what he had done required no acknowledgment at all.

That reaction only made Ling Lan’s feelings grow more complicated. After a few more lingering moments and talking to Lin Feng, she turned and left, stepping out of the courtyard.

The moment she passed through the gates, the outside world felt… different.

Her senses immediately picked up everything around her and the faint rustling of leaves, the distant chatter of people, even the subtle shifts in the air.

It all felt vivid and alive in a way she had never experienced before. Yet despite the wonder, her mind remained focused. She still had her responsibilities.

Ling Lan made her way back toward her restaurant, her pace steady but unhurried. Tomorrow’s business needed preparation, and she had no intention of neglecting it even after such a life-changing event.

Still, her thoughts refused to settle. She knew she would return to Lin Feng’s courtyard later that night. And because of that, a certain determination quietly took root within her.

“There must be something I can do for him…” Ling Lan murmured to herself, her brows knitting slightly as she pondered.

What Lin Feng had given her wasn’t something that could be repaid with simple words or gestures. He had granted her the ability to cultivate and the chance to step into a completely different world.

How could she ever repay something like that? Her mind began to wander, considering every possibility, yet none of them seemed sufficient. The more she thought about it, the more resolute she became.

No matter what it took… she would find a way. Following a few steps behind her was Huo Mian.

Her presence was quiet but firm, her gaze constantly scanning the surroundings as she faithfully carried out Lin Feng’s orders to protect and accompany Ling Lan.

Unlike before, there was no resistance in her demeanor. In fact, she found this situation far more acceptable.

Compared to what she had previously feared to endure and compared to being forced into situations she had no control over… this felt almost too easy.

She had initially thought that Lin Feng would lust after her body and force himself on her, but she was relieved to realize that he was not that kind of man.

Guarding someone. Completing a task. Maintaining her dignity. These were things she could accept. Huo Mian’s eyes flickered slightly as she looked at Ling Lan’s back.

She understood very well what had just happened inside that courtyard. The changes in Ling Lan’s aura, her presence… it was impossible to miss. And yet, her thoughts didn’t carry jealousy.

Instead, there was something quieter. A kind of longing… but also restraint. It was clear where her heart stood.

Huo Mian did not want to spread her legs before Lin Feng, nor did she want to be forced by circumstance. What she desired was something genuine and something chosen willingly, not imposed.

Love… not obligation.

As the two women walked under the morning sun, one lost in thoughts of gratitude and repayment, the other silently guarding while holding onto her own quiet resolve, an unspoken understanding seemed to form between them.

For now, this path… was enough.

***

Meanwhile, Lin Feng and the rest of his women made their way to the Ning Clan to attend the grand birthday celebration of Ning Xi’s grandmother.

The entire estate was decorated lavishly for the occasion. Red lanterns hung in neat rows, their soft glow illuminating the pathways, while banners of celebration fluttered gently in the breeze.

Servants moved back and forth in an organized rush, welcoming guests and ensuring that everything was in perfect order. It was clear that this was no ordinary gathering.

Influential figures from various clans and factions had arrived, their presence alone enough to elevate the importance of the event. Laughter, conversation, and the occasional display of status filled the air.

Then…

A luxurious carriage slowly came to a stop at the entrance. Its arrival immediately drew attention.

The murmurs softened, and countless gazes turned toward it almost instinctively. Even before anyone stepped out, many had already guessed who it might be.

The carriage door opened. Lin Feng was the first to step down. Dressed impeccably, his posture straight and composed, he carried himself with effortless confidence.

His presence alone seemed to suppress the surroundings, as if the noise of the crowd instinctively lowered in response to him. Following closely behind him were the women at his side.

Ning Xi stepped out gracefully, her expression calm yet dignified, perfectly fitting for someone returning to her own clan.

Ye Jian followed, her demeanor sharp and elegant, her beauty carrying a hint of aloofness that made others hesitate to approach.

Then came Li Zhiyan, whose gentle and refined aura contrasted softly with the others, yet made her no less captivating.

As for Tang Aining and Yun Wanqing, both wore thin veils that concealed their true appearances.

However, their figures, posture, and the faint aura they exuded were more than enough to draw attention. If anything, the mystery surrounding them only made people more curious.

When the entire group stood together, it created a scene that was impossible to ignore.

It wasn’t just that they were beautiful… it was the contrast. Each woman possessed a distinct charm, yet all of them stood beside one man. And that man was Lin Feng.

An obvious wave of shock spread through the crowd. Many of the guests and Ning Clan members couldn’t help but sigh inwardly as they took in the sight.