After putting away the Demon Bone Blade, Cheng Xiaofan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. It seemed the spiritual energy on Earth was gradually recovering, which also led to the awakening of some ancient demons that had miraculously survived.
The emergence of demons would inevitably harm humanity.
Ding ding ding!
As Cheng Xiaofan was thinking about this, his phone suddenly rang.
This phone from Great Britain was truly a rare find.
It could actually receive calls in this signal-less deep mountain.
He immediately took out his phone and saw that the caller ID was his mentor, Zhang Heng.
"Teacher Zhang, it's you calling!" Cheng Xiaofan said quickly.
Instantly!
Zhang Heng's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Where on Earth have you been these past few days?"
"I've called you so many times, and none of them went through."
"I just called your White Goddess earlier, and that's how I found out you were back."
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Teacher Zhang, I'm sorry, I went abroad. My phone was broken at the time, and I forgot to get it repaired, which is why many people couldn't reach me."
"Nonsense!"
Zhang Heng boomed, "Your lie is too poorly constructed!"
"Don't I know you well enough, Teacher? When you're out, your heart is always with home."
"If your phone were truly broken, you wouldn't even sleep until you got it fixed!"
"Are you trying to fool a three-year-old?"
"..." Cheng Xiaofan was utterly speechless.
They say to strike the snake at its seven-inch point.
This time, his mentor had truly got him by the throat.
"Teacher, let's talk properly. Did you need something from me?" Cheng Xiaofan said with a playful grin.
Zhang Heng's tone softened, "Xiaofan, come to the capital immediately. I have something to discuss with you!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan cried out in surprise.
"Teacher, you can't do this! I just got home this morning."
"You have to be considerate of us young people. My White Goddess and I haven't been together in a long time. Making me rush to you is too cruel, isn't it?"
"Don't feed me any more nonsense. What were you doing all this time?"
Zhang Heng completely ignored his plea.
He continued, "If you were really in a hurry, why did you stay out for so long?"
"Come over now. Your little師娘 has prepared a meal and is waiting for you!"
"As for your White Goddess, I've already explained things to her!"
Cheng Xiaofan deflated upon hearing this.
If Zhang Heng was this anxious to find him, there must be something significant.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be pushing so hard.
It seemed there was no avoiding it.
He could only say, "Alright, Teacher, I'll be there right away!"
"It's a good thing I had a good time with my White Goddess before I came to Black Wind Mountain," he thought. "Otherwise, it would have been a huge loss."
After hanging up the phone.
The Sky-Breaking Eagle, guided by its spiritual senses, immediately flew to the edge of the cliff.
"Jeeeee!"
In the blink of an eye, the Sky-Breaking Eagle carried Cheng Xiaofan from Black Wind Mountain in the great Northwest to the skies above the capital.
By then, it was already late evening.
Cheng Xiaofan leaped from the Sky-Breaking Eagle and landed in Zhang Heng's small courtyard.
"Heh heh, you finally made it, kid!" Zhang Heng greeted him at the door, a broad smile on his face.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Teacher, I'm sorry. I didn't prepare anything for you and Little 師娘 since I didn't expect to visit today!"
Zhang Heng waved his hand and said, "It's fine, seeing you is enough!"
As they entered the house, Little 師娘 emerged from the kitchen and, upon seeing Cheng Xiaofan, her face lit up. "Oh, Xiaofan, you're here!"
"Your teacher has been talking about you all the time lately!"
Cheng Xiaofan's words were as sweet as honey, "Oh, Little 師娘, it's been a while, and you've become even younger and more beautiful!"
"If I bumped into you on the street, I might not recognize you!"
The Little 師娘's eyebrows seemed to fly up with joy.
"You child, you always know how to make me happy!"
"If your teacher could learn half of your charm, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams!"
Zhang Heng became flustered upon hearing this. "You're both old enough, stop being so mushy! Hurry up and serve the dishes from the kitchen."
"Xiaofan must be hungry after traveling all this way!"
Cheng Xiaofan immediately said to Little 師娘, "Little 師娘, don't blame my teacher. He cares about you deeply, he just doesn't show it easily!"
Zhang Heng said smugly, "Hmm, Xiaofan is right!"
Cheng Xiaofan continued, "Little 師娘, you wouldn't know this, but to show his love for you, he once asked me for advice on what to eat that's good for his health and also satisfies your needs in that regard."
"Hooligan!"
Zhang Heng was agitated upon hearing this. "You impudent brat, how dare you say such things!"
"Watch me twist your ear off!"
As they were joking around.
Little 師娘 had already brought all the dishes to the table.
Zhang Heng then retrieved a bottle of wine he had collected for many years from his bedroom.
He shook it a few times towards Cheng Xiaofan and said, "Tonight, we'll have a few good drinks!"
"Teacher, what was the urgent matter that required me to come to the capital this time?" Cheng Xiaofan asked directly after a couple of drinks.
Little 師娘 knew that Zhang Heng had important matters to discuss with Cheng Xiaofan, so she ate a quick bowl of rice and excused herself.
Zhang Heng said, "Xiaofan, before we get to the main topic, I want to ask you two things."
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Ask away, this student will tell you everything he knows!"
Zhang Heng said with a serious expression, "From last year until now, you suddenly disappeared from Zhuxi Village. Tell me honestly, where did you go?"
Cheng Xiaofan replied, "I went abroad!"
Zhang Heng said, "Nonsense, you never went abroad. Do you think my intelligence network is just for show?"
"Uh!"
Cheng Xiaofan knew he was cornered. He scratched his head and said, "Teacher, some things are inconvenient to tell you."
"If I told you, I fear you wouldn't be able to sleep, and your head might explode!"
Zhang Heng asked, "Is it that serious?"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded solemnly, "It is very serious!"
"When the time is right, I will give you an explanation."
"It's absolutely impossible now!"
Zhang Heng sighed slightly and shook his head. "Xiaofan, is this what you call 'telling me everything'? Fine, it's my own fault for being too curious. I won't press further!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Teacher, what is the second thing you wanted to ask?"
"Let me see if I can answer you truthfully!"