Shen Feng returned to Yuzhou, which inspired everyone in the city. In the hearts of many, Shen Feng was omnipotent. Last year, when the Sichuan-Chongqing region was attacked by locusts, it was Shen Feng who summoned a typhoon, bringing rain to eliminate them.
Now, the Sichuan-Chongqing region was only facing some butterflies. These butterflies could not possibly be more numerous than the locusts. Although their size was larger, it was nothing in the face of the Wind God. As long as the Wind God took action, all problems would be solved with ease.
Shen Feng's prestige in Yuzhou was unparalleled; no one could compare to him. Even if someone wanted to do something bad, they would often do it in Shen Feng's name, because without his name, many things could not proceed smoothly.
Now that Shen Feng had returned, most people in the city were overjoyed. Some even took out their treasured firecrackers and set them off in the streets. However, although most people were happy, there was one person who was not: Shen Yu.
Xiao Sheng had been dead for almost two months, but Shen Yu still could not forget her husband. Every time she thought of the scene of her husband's death, she was completely unable to sleep. Even on a very soft bed, she would often wake up from nightmares.
In her helplessness, Shen Yu could only bring Shen Yishi to accompany her. It wasn't that she was lonely, but she needed someone to be with them. Others could not do this, so she finally found Shen Yishi. After all, she was her niece, and she could entrust herself to her care while sleeping.
Upon learning of this, Shen Yishi secretly said to her two brothers, "My aunt is too timid. She even sleeps with the lights on and is often startled awake by her own dreams. I wouldn't have such nightmares."
Hua Jingran returned to Fengshen Palace during this special period and taught Shen Yishi, "Don't talk nonsense. It's because your aunt has trauma in her heart that she has nightmares. You wouldn't understand this feeling. In short, don't laugh at your aunt anymore, understand?"
"Understood! Aunt, when are you going to have a baby?" Shen Yishi agreed and then began to ask a private question.
Hearing this, Hua Jingran couldn't help but say, "This has nothing to do with you children. If the opportunity arises, I will naturally have a child. Then you will either have another brother or another sister!"
Now that Shen Feng had returned to Yuzhou, he immediately used his abilities to disperse the fog. As the fog dispersed, many streets were filled with treants. As soon as these treants were exposed to the sun, they withered and were killed by ultraviolet rays.
Seeing this, Shen Feng couldn't help but complain to Chang Jianyi beside him, "Senior sister, if you had told me earlier that there were treants as a protective force on the streets, I wouldn't have been so hasty in dispersing the fog. Now, the sun has already killed these treants!"
"Actually, I deliberately made you do this. If these treants could be controlled by us, I naturally wouldn't have any other thoughts. However, these treants are all controlled by Lin Qing. His main body is imprisoned in the laboratory, but if he has a chance to escape, with just one command, these treants will protect him and leave here," Chang Jianyi explained to Shen Feng earnestly.
Shen Feng nodded upon hearing this and said, "So that's how it is. I thought these treants were your idea, that you released them. So they couldn't be controlled? Then it's fine that they died!"
The combat power of the treants was undeniable. When Shen Feng, a third-tier ability user, and Jin Zijue attacked the treants together, they did not win. Instead, both of them were injured to varying degrees. If these treants could be controlled and mastered, they would undoubtedly be a powerful force. It was a pity that these treants only obeyed Lin Qing's command. Since they could not be obtained, they could only be destroyed.
"Speaking of which, you should hurry and visit your sister. She has been dispirited for the past few months and needs Shen Yishi to accompany her to sleep every day," Chang Jianyi urged Shen Feng.
Upon hearing his senior sister's words, Shen Feng was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered his sister. In fact, he had heard about it when he was in North America. He heard that his brother-in-law had died in a previous battle, but he did not expect that even after such a long time, his sister had not yet emerged from this shadow.
Shen Feng hurried home. Upon returning, he immediately found his sister and understood the situation. He had to ensure his sister's safety. If his sister developed any psychological problems during this period, she might do something impulsive.
"Sister, how are you now? Are you feeling well?" Shen Feng asked about her physical condition as soon as he saw her, but his eyes were constantly scanning her, as if trying to discern her mental state.
When Shen Yu saw Shen Feng appear, she did not rush to him as before, nor did she exhibit the usual affectionate sibling behavior. Instead, she smiled and said, "You're finally back? It's good that you're here. The people in this city can't do without you. You should try not to go far away casually in the future! I'm fine now, no problems."
However, in Shen Feng's observation, his sister looked quite haggard, and even had dark circles under her eyes, clearly not having slept well for a long time.
Shen Feng thought for a moment and then said, "Since brother-in-law is gone, you can only accept your grief. He left this world as a hero. I will hold a grand funeral for him. Please accept your grief and live in Fengshen Palace from now on. If you ever find someone you like, just tell me, and I'll propose to them for you. No matter who the other party is, I will ensure the wedding is a success."
"No, I've tasted what it's like to love someone, and I don't want to taste what it's like to lose someone again. I plan to find a place to live out my retirement here and will never marry again, no matter what," Shen Yu said faintly.
"That's good. Living in Fengshen Palace, you can also help us look after the children when you have time!" Shen Feng felt that there was no problem with his sister's decision after hearing it, as it was her choice. Moreover, living in Fengshen Palace would allow him to take care of his sister immediately.
Chang Jianyi stepped on Shen Feng's foot with her high heel, wishing she could kick this emotionally unintelligent fellow awake. Then she whispered, "What are you saying? Your sister is in a slump right now, and you should be guiding her. Instead, you're going along with her, which will only keep her trapped in sadness, won't it?"
Upon hearing his senior sister's words, Shen Feng finally realized that he shouldn't support his sister's decision.
"Sister, you don't need to be too pessimistic. In this world, loss is not the main theme; possession is the primary thing. We cannot be dejected after encountering setbacks. Believe that you will be able to find a more beautiful love in the future. If you become pessimistic about love and despair about life just because of this experience, then you are giving up on yourself. We must stand up, and I will help you overcome this gloom," Shen Feng quickly uttered a righteous speech.
"Then do you want to know the results of my thoughts over the past few months?" Shen Yu suddenly asked.
"Sister, have you also contemplated some life philosophies during this time? You can tell me too. I am your brother, and no matter what you think, you can tell me," Shen Feng said to his sister quickly. He knew that his sister needed comfort the most right now.
"Su Dongpo once said, 'What is life like in this world? It should be like a wild goose stepping on snow-mud!' Life is just a footprint left by a wild goose on the snow. Some people leave deeper footprints, so they can be seen by later generations, while others leave shallower footprints that are quickly buried by the accumulating snow, leaving nothing behind. And these teachings are actually meaningless. If I actively pursue these things, in the end, they will also leave me. Since there is no need to possess, there is no need to let go," Shen Yu explained earnestly, and her words were indeed quite philosophical.
Shen Feng thought for a moment and then said, "This way of thinking is actually incorrect because it is too pessimistic. Life is never negative; it is about finding a positive meaning. You may be disheartened now, but later you will find that there is still much hope in life!"
"Afeng, have you noticed that we, as siblings, have drifted further and further apart? The lives of you and I have developed increasingly large rifts. Now I can hardly integrate into your life. You have a very happy and fulfilling family, but I have nothing. I am now alone, while you are surrounded by children. I have nothing left, but you have everything. Therefore, we draw different conclusions. You are optimistic, and I can only be pessimistic! So, please don't lecture me with your condescending values. As an older sister, I just want to rest at your home for a while, okay?" Shen Yu said earnestly.
Shen Feng scratched his ears and cheeks upon hearing these words, then said, "Okay, okay, no problem. You can stay as long as you want, and I won't let anyone disturb you. Also, I won't lecture you anymore, but I still hope you can come out of this gloom!"
Shen Feng never expected that such a huge generation gap had formed between him and his sister, and his words, in his sister's ears, sounded like repeated lectures, which naturally annoyed her.