Lin Feng's sudden change of address surprised both Hua Yu and Uncle Shou.
Uncle Shou sneered, "Kid, I knew you couldn't keep up the act. 'Unafraid of temptation,' you said, yet you're just pretending to be a gentleman!"
"The person I despise most in this life is a scoundrel like you."
Uncle Shou's words dripped with sarcasm.
Hua Yu also felt a sense of disgust. If Lin Feng had agreed readily, she might have thought him a man.
But instead, Lin Feng put on a pretense of propriety, yet his true nature as a commoner remained.
Still, she didn't dwell on it. "The jade pendant can be yours," she said coldly, "but before I give it to you, sign this agreement."
Hua Yu handed Lin Feng the pre-prepared agreement.
Lin Feng took it and glanced over it. It was nothing more than a marriage agreement, valid for six months.
Within these six months, Lin Feng was to cooperate unconditionally with Hua Yu's charade.
There were also some clauses regarding conduct, stating that Lin Feng must not behave improperly towards Hua Yu.
These were not issues for Lin Feng; he had no interest in Hua Yu, only the jade pendant.
Thus, he promptly signed the agreement.
"Since you agree, from now on, I am your woman. Wherever you go, I go."
"Uncle Shou, you can return now."
"I need you to explain and cover for me back home."
Hua Yu instructed.
"Miss, are you truly intending to defy your family? Aren't you afraid this boy will defile your purity?"
Uncle Shou was concerned about Lin Feng, seeing him as nothing good.
"I told you, you only need to help me this once. Whatever the path ahead, good or bad, I choose it myself!"
"Even if I have to crawl, I will walk it without hesitation!"
A trace of worry lingered in Hua Yu's eyes. She had no other choice.
It was either submission or defiance!
Now, many people knew she was to marry Lin Feng. Spilt water could not be gathered, and once the arrow was loosed, there was no turning back.
"Miss, I understand."
"If you encounter any danger, please inform me immediately!"
Uncle Shou, seeing Hua Yu's predicament, felt a pang of pity and helplessness.
As he was leaving, Uncle Shou couldn't resist a warning: "Kid, remember, if you dare do anything untoward to my lady, I will make your life a living hell!"
"You talk too much. Your lady isn't worried, so why are you?"
Lin Feng detested being threatened.
Killing intent flared in Uncle Shou's eyes. This wasn't the first time Lin Feng had provoked him.
"Uncle Shou, you can go. He's right, you don't need to worry about me."
Hua Yu stood up and forcefully escorted Uncle Shou to the door.
When Hua Yu returned, she was holding two small red booklets.
"This one is yours. Keep it safe!"
Hua Yu tossed one of the booklets to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng took it and saw, to his surprise, a marriage certificate.
There was even a photo of him and Hua Yu on it.
"Miss Hua, do you think your family are fools? Getting fake certificates under a bridge, deceiving yourselves?"
Lin Feng found it amusing.
Hua Yu, however, couldn't laugh. She said gravely, "This certificate is real. It went through the proper procedures. The power of the Hua family is beyond your imagination."
"Real?"
Lin Feng's smile vanished as he looked closer. The marriage certificate wasn't a fake.
He figured Hua Yu must have used some method, or perhaps she had made preparations beforehand.
As long as he agreed, someone would immediately process the marriage certificate.
Neither Lin Feng nor Hua Yu needed to be present during this process.
With the Hua family's influence, such a feat was plausible.
"Where do we go next? Back to your place?"
Hua Yu turned and calmly picked up a suitcase.
Lin Feng was even more surprised, "Miss Hua, you truly are thorough. You've even packed your luggage in advance. Were you so certain I would agree to marry you?"
Hua Yu didn't answer, nor did she want to.
She tossed the jade pendant to Lin Feng and said calmly, "This transaction officially begins. I hope you'll keep your word."
Lin Feng took the jade pendant. Having received Hua Yu's benefits, he would naturally keep his promise.
"Let's go. I'll take you to my place. It's a bit of a journey, I'll have someone pick us up."
As Lin Feng spoke, he arranged for Mu Bei to send a helicopter.
On the way back to Qingcheng, Lin Feng also informed Xia Xue and the others that he was returning first.
Upon arriving in Qingcheng, Lin Feng didn't take Hua Yu to the villa. Instead, he brought her to Su Qingya's two-story house.
Su Qingya was now spending her days with Liu Mengyao and the others, and Zhang Cuihua had found a companion.
The two-story house was currently unoccupied, making it convenient for Hua Yu to stay there.
"This, this is where you usually live?"
Hua Yu looked at the rural courtyard and the charming two-story house, a hint of surprise in her eyes.
In fact, she felt a small sense of joy. The scenery was beautiful, the air pleasant, and it was quiet and serene – the living environment she had long dreamed of.
"Something like that. It can't compare to your family's estates and villas. If you don't mind, please make do with it."
Lin Feng smiled.
"It's not making do, I like it here very much."
As Hua Yu spoke, she began to look around.
"Then you look around. I'm going out to handle some matters. I'll arrange for someone to protect you discreetly."
Lin Feng said, and then left.
Eager to explore the secrets of the jade pendant, he found a secluded spot and sat down cross-legged.
Holding the jade pendant in one hand, he quickly circulated the Heaven and Earth Creation Technique.
As the Heaven and Earth Creation Technique was activated, a vast energy from within the jade pendant instantly filled his entire body.
This energy was unimaginably terrifying. His injured body began to heal at a visible pace.
He tore off the bandages, and the knife wounds had disappeared.
Most importantly, a new skill appeared in Lin Feng's mind, a skill related to formations.
Skills like Spirit Gathering Formation, Five Thunder Formation, Teleportation Formation...
Whether offensive or supportive, all sorts of formations were available.
With this new skill, Lin Feng was ecstatic and immediately began to attempt setting up formations.
In the courtyard of the two-story house, he set up a simple Spirit Gathering Formation.
He casually drew a Spirit Gathering Talisman, using it as the formation's eye. Drawing upon the mysteries of heaven and earth, he placed several Spirit Gathering Talismans in their respective positions.
The next moment, the surrounding spiritual energy began to converge madly towards the courtyard.
It was late autumn, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard had withered.
But with the nourishment of spiritual energy, the desolate courtyard immediately regained its vitality.
In just a few minutes, the entire courtyard was filled with spring-like vibrancy, birdsong, and fragrant flowers.
Standing in the courtyard, Lin Feng felt refreshed.
This was the magic of the Spirit Gathering Formation.