It was not until he left Tiantang City and sprinted thousands of miles amidst the heavy snow that he entered the mountains and stepped into the child's current location.
As far as the eye could see, the place was surrounded by mountains. It was a beautiful and quiet village; there were only forty to fifty households in the entire village. Smoke rose from the roofs that were covered in snow in the evening, making the entire village look like a landscape painting, full of peace and harmony.
Yun Yang swept down like a gust of wind.
The landing point was an exceptionally tranquil little courtyard, right in the middle of the entire village.
Yun Yang sucked in a deep breath.
This seemingly ordinary little village had a total of forty-nine households. However, it was not difficult for those with discerning eyes to notice that the other forty-eight households had formed an unusually tight defensive formation, surrounding and protecting the small courtyard in the middle in a seamless manner.
Along the way, Yun Yang was acutely aware that there were at least twenty divine senses scanning him, but they did not take any further action.
Along the way, he passed by seven courtyards. In each courtyard, there was a strong man staring at him with a dangerous expression. There was also a woman doing needlework at the doorway. Her pretty eyes seemed to sweep over him intentionally or unintentionally.
The door of his target's yard was tightly shut.
Just as Yun Yang was about to knock on the door, he heard a creak. The doors of the two households beside him opened at the same time, and two strong men walked out slowly.
Their faces were guarded.
"Young Master, may I ask what business you have here?"
Every single person in the village had a valiant aura around them.
Yun Yang could easily smell the scent of blood that came from stepping foot on the battlefield from them.
He looked in the direction of the voice and saw two burly men walking out. One of them had an empty left sleeve, and the other seemed to be limping a little, but it was not very obvious.
Yun Yang smiled warmly. "May I know from which military camp did the two of you come from?"
The two men looked at him warily and said, "We don't quite understand what young master means. We brothers are only hunters in the mountains. When did he ever join the army or become a soldier?! "
Yun Yang smiled. "Have you not? Looks like I've misunderstood … I'm here to visit my nephew. "
"Your nephew?" The two men frowned and asked in astonishment.
"My nephew's nickname is Bao 'er. Do the two of you know?" Yun Yang asked.
"Bao 'er?" The two men were even more vigilant as they asked sternly, "Who are you?"
Yun Yang sighed and took out a jade pendant with a flick of his wrist.
He had better show them the token quickly. If he did not reveal his identity now, the two men would probably attack him. It would be bad if someone was hurt. It would be fine if he was hurt, but what if the two men were hurt?
These were good men who were extremely loyal and had given their all to protect their eldest brother's child! Yun Yang would feel the pinch even if he lost a strand of hair.
The two men took the jade pendant and looked at it. Suddenly, they heaved a sigh of relief. "So it's one of us. Don't blame us."
Yun Yang kept the jade pendant and said with a smile, "Ignorance is not a crime. All of you are concerned about my nephew's safety, so how can it be strange? I wonder where Bao 'er is now?"
Yun Yang kept the jade pendant and said with a smile, "Ignorance is not a crime. All of you are concerned about my nephew's safety. How is it strange? I wonder where Bao 'er is now?"
Calculating the time, Supreme Water had written his will a year and a half ago. Now, Bao 'er should be two and a half years old, able to run, walk, and build his foundation.
"Bao 'er is at home. He's very obedient." The two burly men couldn't help but smile dotingly. "This year, Bao 'er's strength has increased a lot, and she's also smarter."
As they spoke, one of the men ran over and knocked on the door. "Nanny Li, Nanny Li, open the door quickly. We have an important guest!"
A woman's gentle voice said in surprise, "Is Bao 'er's mother here?"
Hurried footsteps could be heard.
Then, the door was opened.
A scrawny yet charming woman in her thirties appeared in front of him with a joyful expression. She craned her neck to look around.
Thinking that the person she was looking for would probably never come, Yun Yang felt a pang in his heart. He spoke telepathically, "Is this Big Sister Li Yingqiu?"
The woman was taken aback but she smiled immediately. "So this young master is an important guest. Please come in."
Yun Yang's words were spoken through telepathy. Everything was done for the sake of safety.
In this world, there were only two people who knew this woman's real name.
Supreme Earth and Supreme Water.
Therefore, how could the lady not know that her own people had really come after hearing Yun Yang's words?
Moreover, he was the kind of person that Supreme Earth and Supreme Water could absolutely trust!
"Bao 'er, Bao' er, come out quickly. A handsome uncle is here! "Li Yingqiu chuckled.
The thick curtain of the door was lifted and a little head that looked like it had been carved from jade poked out. His round eyes looked at Yun Yang as he asked shyly, "Mother didn't come?"
Disappointment that could not be concealed flashed in his dark eyes. He put down the curtain unhappily but felt that it was a little rude, so he lifted the curtain again and said, "Good day, guest."
Only then did he shrink his head back.
Yun Yang had fallen in love with this obedient, adorable, and sensible child at first glance.
He was pretty, clean, adorable, well-behaved, shy, and polite. The only thing lacking about him was that he was a little too skinny.
"This child yearns for his mother to come every day. Every time his mother comes, it's like he can't get enough of her kisses," Li Yingqiu said tenderly.
Yun Yang felt a pang in his heart, but he smiled and said, "It's the nature of a mother and son. It's only natural for a child to do so.
Li Yingqiu looked at his expression and asked hesitantly, "This … the child's mother has never brought outsiders here before. What I mean is … why didn't the child's father and mother come this time?"
Yun Yang sucked in a deep breath and said, "They … went to a faraway place to carry out a mission. I'm afraid … they'll only be back after quite some time."
Li Yingqiu frowned and said quietly, "I see. They're always so busy."
After a pause, she asked again, "May I ask young master's surname?"
Yun Yang pondered for a moment and said tentatively, "My surname is Feng, which means' favorable weather '."
Li Yingqiu's eyes shone as she said, "The surname Feng is rare indeed. I remember the child's father once said that he had a brother with the same surname."
Yun Yang smiled and said, "That would be me. Among big brother's brothers, only I have the surname Feng."
Li Yingqiu's remaining wariness vanished as she invited Yun Yang to take a seat in the house warmly.
"Big Brother Niu, Big Brother He, if you have the time, why don't you hunt some wild game for me? I'll prepare a few dishes to entertain our esteemed guests tonight," Li Yingqiu said as she turned around.
The two burly men laughed. "Is there even a need to ask? We'll go with a dozen of us later and hunt more wild game! "
They turned around and left, guffawing.
Yun Yang looked at the retreating silhouettes of the two men, his thoughts wandering subconsciously. It seemed that big brother and fourth sister had not told them his real identity. Even Li Yingqiu did not know that the child's parents were actually two of the Nine Supremes.
If he had told them, they would have known who the person in front of them was when he said that his surname was Feng!
Just as he entered the house, he felt a gust of warm air blowing against him.
Bao'er snuggled into Li Yingqiu's embrace shyly and said, "Uncle, who are you? Where are my papa and mama? Why didn't they come? Bao'er misses them so much. "
In his small hand was a thin but exquisite wooden sword. Yun Yang looked at the carving marks and knew that it was Supreme Water's handwriting. The material was the same as the wooden statue he had seen earlier.
Yun Yang chuckled softly and asked, "Bao'er misses papa and mama?"
Bao'er nodded vigorously. "Yes!"
Yun Yang smiled. "How much?"
Bao'er rolled his eyes and said, "I even dreamt of mama last night. It's so warm in mama's embrace, warmer than the stove. "
Yun Yang was close to tears as he said, "Bao'er's papa and mama have gone to a faraway place. They'll only be back after a very, very long time. Bao'er can live with uncle first, okay?"
Bao'er shook his head forcefully and said with puffed cheeks, "No!"
Li Yingqiu was taken aback when she heard him. She said in a low voice, "Young master, did the child's mother say that she wants to bring him over?"
Yun Yang shook his head and said, "The child's mother only said that the child has grown up and it's about time for him to start learning. If he keeps staying here, I'm afraid …"
Li Yingqiu's expression was a little worried.
What Yun Yang had said was indeed a pressing issue, one that could not be ignored or avoided.
How could they receive good education in such a small, isolated village?
Yun Yang said with a smile, "What I mean is … I have enough space to stay there. I'll bring everyone in the village to move over, lest all of you worry about Bao'er. I believe Bao'er won't want to leave all of you!"
Li Yingqiu said happily, "That would be the best."
This was the crux of Li Yingqiu's hesitation. Of course, she could not bear to leave Bao'er, but Bao'er had to leave this small village if he wanted to receive good education. Li Yingqiu had already planned to follow Yun Yang alone with Bao'er, but Yun Yang's declaration that he wanted to bring the entire village with him had eliminated Li Yingqiu's last doubt.
Bao'er pouted and said in a childish voice, "Is mama there? Mama won't abandon Bao'er, will she? "
It was obvious that the child had not realized the meaning behind Yun Yang's words and was still pressing on with the question that concerned him the most.
Yun Yang said gently, "Mama will go there to find Bao'er when she comes back. Bao'er is mama's flesh and blood. How can she not want Bao'er? "
Bao'er lowered his head and said unhappily, "But Bao'er has dreamed a few times that mama doesn't want Bao'er anymore. They're walking in front. No matter how Bao'er calls, they won't turn back …"
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There was another update in the afternoon.
