Immortal Father
Chapter 317 - 317 117 The Shepherd Family Hides a Big Secret_3

317: Chapter 117: The Shepherd Family Hides a Big Secret_3 317: Chapter 117: The Shepherd Family Hides a Big Secret_3 Li Ping’an took out his Disciple Jade Talisman and said with a smile, “Consider this as a form of greeting.

I hope Ningning’s mother is doing well?”

“It’s really unfortunate,” Aunt Lin Fei sighed, “Ningning’s parents have gone out to perform chivalrous deeds and are not at home…

Please come in, come in, have some tea.

You must tell me all about it—has Ningning been practicing diligently since she became an apprentice?”

Li Ping’an slightly raised his eyebrows, his suspicions growing deeper.

His father had said that Ningning’s mother was seriously ill.

Yet this Aunt Lin Fei said that Ningning’s parents had gone out.

Could there be…

some kind of family emergency?

Li Ping’an began to investigate the surroundings more carefully.

As he stepped into the Peach Blossom Forest, he discovered that it concealed some clever formations, which made the inside much more spacious.

Most of these formations were integrated with nature, perhaps because they were so old, they no longer bore the marks of their construction.

Lin Fei led him into a quiet Bamboo Tower.

The tower was airy front and back, with the breeze through the hall lifting the gauze by the window, bringing in the refreshing fragrance of flowers.

“Ping’an, take a seat and have some tea first.

I will prepare some food for you,” Lin Fei said with a smile:

“I’ll also arrange for a few people to search for Ningning’s parents.

Since you’re here, you might as well stay for a few days!”

“There’s no need to go to such trouble,” Li Ping’an replied earnestly:

“I’m here on my sect’s orders, and I cannot stay long.

I only thought to pick a peach blossom to take back for my junior sister and bring her some letters from home.

“Living in the mountains is quite lonely, and she misses home a lot.

She always talks about coming back to visit, but she has never managed to make the trip.”

“Ah!

All right!

I still need to prepare the meal!” Lin Fei said with a resigned laugh:

“This child has the fortune to become an apprentice to an Immortal; she shouldn’t be so concerned about home all the time, should she?

“Everything at home is fine, as you can see, Ping’an.

The pastoral household is well-off.

Her parents are healthy, so there’s no need for concern.

“You just enjoy the tea, and I’ll go cook some delicious dishes for you!”

“Ah!

Auntie, there’s no rush!”

“No, I must be busy, must be busy!”

Lin Fei’s eyes were filled with emotion, her smile so wide she couldn’t close her mouth, as she directly flew through the use of objects toward the neighboring tower.

Li Ping’an slightly raised his eyebrows, contemplating continuously.

Three maidens carrying tea and snacks entered, setting them down before bowing and excusing themselves, each stealing glances at Li Ping’an’s face.

Many figures appeared in the Peach Blossom Forest, all looking in this direction, one saying, “That’s Brother Ping’an,” another exclaiming, “Our Ningning’s husband is really handsome.”

Li Ping’an thought to himself: ‘Strange, there’s not a trace of murderous energy here, the people of the pastoral household seem so peaceful.

They should not be involved in any killing.’

So why did Aunt Lin Fei lie?

Aunt Lin Fei was an outer sect Disciple of Wanyun Sect and was a close friend to the point of life and death with Ningning’s mother, having followed her back to stay with the pastoral household.

Auntie?

Normally, that would mean that she should be called an aunt, so why did she refer to herself as an auntie?

While Li Ping’an was thinking this, his Spiritual Sense suddenly caught Aunt Lin Fei stealthily leaving that tower and hurrying to a nearby bamboo house.

The bamboo house was surrounded by a simple Formation.

Li Ping’an mentally apologized as he probed inside with his Spiritual Sense, his eyebrows twitching slightly.

An old woman was struggling to get out of bed…

No, this shouldn’t be an old woman.

Her face was very young, albeit with gray hair and a frail vitality within her.

Her hands were wrinkled, yet her neck and face bore no apparent wrinkles.

It felt as though the vitality within her, like leaves withering one by one in the summer, was leaving her.

Her appearance bore a seven to eight-point resemblance to Ningning…

Aunt Lin Fei sighed, “You shouldn’t get up.”

“It’s necessary,” the ‘old lady’ said with a gentle smile at the corner of her mouth, “Brother Ping’an of Ningning has come in person, how could I not meet him?

Just say that I am Ningning’s granny, it’s fine, it’s fine.”

She tried to stand up shakily, and Lin Fei hurriedly stepped forward to support her.

“Ah,” Lin Fei said, “Ningning is always praising her brother in her letters, talking about how clever he is.

If he sees through our ruse…”

“If he can see through it, then I’ll be even more at ease entrusting Ningning to his care.”

The ‘old woman’ sat before the dressing table with a serene look in her eyes, examining her own reflection in the mirror.

She took out a brocade box from her sleeve, opened it, and inside were two Elixir Pills.

She took one Elixir Pill and placed it in her mouth, furrowing her brows as she swallowed.

The ‘old woman’ felt a trickle of vitality course through her body; she heaved a light sigh, her movements grew more vigorous as she picked up an eyebrow pencil and carefully began to outline her brows.

She murmured to herself:

“Neither her grandmother nor I had the good fortune of forming an intimate bond, yet Ningning finally has this opportunity.

“Our Mu family no longer needs to bear this burden for the Human Race.

“Fei, do you think Ningning can have children?”

Lin Fei pursed her lips slightly and bowed her head with a sigh: “She can, she definitely can.”

“I’m still afraid,” the ‘old woman’ said with a sigh, “but let’s not worry about her.

She has now entered the inner gate and can become an Immortal without a partner, which makes her much stronger than I ever was.”

Upon saying this, the ‘old woman’ took out some yellowish powder and carefully applied it to her face, adding a few more traces of age.

After a moment, Lin Fei supported the ‘old woman’, heading towards the Bamboo Tower where Li Ping’an was.

Li Ping’an paused his contemplation; although his mind was filled with many questions, he could only suppress them for the time being and stood up to wait at the door.

He didn’t bother with pleasantries, first performing a Daoist salute, then stepping forward to help support the ‘old woman’ by her other arm.

He smiled and said, “Auntie, if it’s inconvenient for you to travel, I could have met you outside your door, there’s no need to walk these hundred steps.”

Lin Fei’s smile froze on her face.

The old woman looked up at Li Ping’an, her eyes showing little disturbance, and she said with a smile, “Truly clever.”

“It’s not that I’m clever,” Li Ping’an said with a sigh, “I just marked Aunt Lin with my Spiritual Sense earlier.”

“Oh?” the ‘old woman’ said with a smile, “You’ve reached such a level of cultivation?”

“I’m a bit ahead of Ningning; she’s somewhat lazy on ordinary days, always likes to slack off at my place and is unwilling to engage in prolonged cultivation.”

Li Ping’an helped the ‘old woman’ to her seat, then seated himself beside her.

Li Ping’an looked up at the ‘old woman’ and spoke earnestly, “I’m not showing off my cultivation, but because my feelings for Ningning are true, I need you to know that I can help you.

I don’t want Ningning’s life to have any regrets where I could have helped.”

The ‘old woman’ gently shook her head: “Child, this has nothing to do with you or Ningning; it’s because of my ancestors.”

“You are Ningning’s closest kin, and now you are withering away, barely clinging to life – How could it not concern me?”

“Sigh,” the ‘old woman’ said, “I can resolve this matter for Ningning, so you don’t need to worry about it.”

“Do you not believe me?”

Li Ping’an took out a Jade Talisman from his sleeve and pushed it towards the ‘old woman’.

An Inner Gate Elder’s Badge of Wanyun Sect.

The ‘old woman’ frowned slightly: “This?

How did you come to be an elder?”

Li Ping’an said with a smile: “I’m now an Inner Gate Elder of Wanyun Sect, due to some fortunate opportunities, but I’ve yet to become an Immortal.”

Lin Fei said softly, “How is that possible?”

The ‘old woman’ seemed deep in thought.

Li Ping’an took out another Jade Talisman from his sleeve.

A Third Order Inspector Badge of the Eastern Alliance.

“Auntie, please share your troubles with me, I will do everything in my power to help!”

Li Ping’an’s eyes were filled with sincerity.

The ‘old woman’ gave a wry smile: “This isn’t a problem that can be solved with sheer power or high cultivation; it’s…

Nevermind, I’m very pleased to have you as a visitor, let’s not speak of such things now.

You’re a good child, and I can feel your affection for Ningning, so I don’t have any other concerns now.”

Li Ping’an frowned slightly.

Suddenly, laughter came from outside:

“Hahaha!

My dear in-law!

If there’s trouble, just say it!

What my son can’t help with, I will!”

Three figures landed straight outside the Bamboo Tower.

Li Dazhi stepped forward with hands clasped, while Xu Sheng, the Old Immortal, walked with hands behind his back.

Xinhuai Wang stood smiling at the doorway, releasing True Immortal power, creating a Formation that covered the area.