As Qi Tuojiang and Kong Wudao were brewing new schemes, Shen Lang and Yu Xiao had already returned home.
Upon arriving home, Shen Lang checked Yu Fei's body and was relieved to find that the snake venom in her system had been completely cleared.
To calm Yu Xiao and Yu Fei, Shen Lang went to the kitchen and made them each a bowl of Zha Jiang Mian (fried sauce noodles).
Yu Xiao and Yu Fei had been greatly frightened, but for some reason, looking at Shen Lang and then at the Zha Jiang Mian, their fear vanished.
They were no longer afraid, for they knew that as long as Shen Lang was there, they would never be harmed.
After they finished their noodles, the two of them quickly cleaned up the kitchen, then went into the bathroom to wash up. When they emerged, they had each changed into a clean set of clothes.
Shen Lang was sitting in the living room watching television. Yu Xiao and Yu Fei sat on either side of him, one preparing tea for him, the other cutting fruit.
Seeing them busy, Shen Lang smiled and said, "Xiao Xiao, Xiao Fei, you have class tomorrow. Rest early, don't stay up too late."
"Okay—"
Yu Xiao and Yu Fei smiled and replied in unison, but did not stop their actions.
Seeing that they didn't stop, Shen Lang showed a gentle smile and said, "I'm sorry, I've scared you again. I promise this won't happen easily again in the future."
"Brother Shen, you shouldn't say that, it's not your fault at all."
Yu Xiao said, "It's our fault for not having the ability to protect ourselves, and it's the enemies' fault for having no bottom line. It has nothing to do with you."
At this point, Yu Xiao looked at Shen Lang and asked, "Brother Shen, did you teach Xiao Fei her skills?"
"Yes—"
Shen Lang nodded and said, "I originally wanted to teach you too, but your personality is too gentle and your heart is too soft. You can't be ruthless when facing enemies, and this is a fatal weakness for a martial artist."
"When it's a matter of life and death, if you aren't ruthless, the enemy will be. So your personality isn't suited for learning martial arts."
After speaking, Shen Lang pulled Yu Xiao into his embrace and gently kissed her lips, saying, "Let me protect you instead, forever."
"Brother Shen..."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Xiao's pretty face instantly turned crimson, and she said, "Thank you."
"Yu Xiao, grow up quickly. Then I'll marry you."
Shen Lang looked at Yu Xiao with eyes full of tenderness and love, and said, "After we get married, we can have many children. Then we won't be so lonely."
"Okay—"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Xiao responded gently, "I'll be grown up in two more years, and then I'll marry you."
"But..."
Yu Xiao seemed to think of something and paused, saying, "If we get married, what about Sister Yu Yan?"
Shen Lang fell silent at this, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
After a long while, Shen Lang kissed Yu Xiao's lips again and said, "Trust me, I'll find a perfect solution then."
"I trust you."
Yu Xiao nodded firmly and said, "Brother Shen, no matter what you ask me to do, I will obey you, even if you ask me to leave you."
"But, after leaving you, I wouldn't be myself anymore."
Yu Xiao added sadly.
"Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I let you leave me? I won't, never."
Shen Lang hugged Yu Xiao and laughed heartily, "We still have to get married, and have many children. I will never let you leave me in this lifetime."
"Okay—"
Yu Xiao smiled very gently, the tranquility of the years contained within that gentle laughter.
Half an hour later, Yu Xiao and Yu Fei went to their respective rooms to sleep, while Shen Lang took a shower and also entered his room.
However, upon entering his room, Shen Lang did not sleep. Instead, he sat cross-legged and began to practice his cultivation.
After breaking through to the peak of the Earth realm, Shen Lang felt not only a surge of power in his dantian but also that the power had been evolved and upgraded, becoming more fierce and dominant. Shen Lang circulated the power within his body for two full cycles, finally achieving complete control over its emission and absorption.
Breaking through to the peak of the Earth realm at the age of twenty-five, Shen Lang didn't know if there were any who had come before him, but there was definitely no one who had come after.
Thinking of this, a hint of pride couldn't help but flicker across Shen Lang's face.
Of course, while feeling proud, Shen Lang did not forget to inwardly thank his uncle, Song Shadao.
Song Shadao had arrived at the critical moment today, not only saving his life but also helping him rescue Yu Xiao and Yu Fei, and even helping him break through two minor realms consecutively.
For Shen Lang, this gratitude was immense; he didn't know how to thank Song Shadao.
For some reason, the more time he spent with Song Shadao, the more intimate and familiar Shen Lang felt towards him.
Shen Lang had always had a feeling that he had met Song Shadao many years ago, and more than once.
However, every time Shen Lang tried to recall everything, his head would throb with pain.
He didn't dwell on what he couldn't remember for the moment and soon chose to enter dreamland.
Shen Lang had slept for less than twenty minutes when his phone suddenly rang.
Shen Lang, with his eyes closed, reached for his phone from the table, answered it, and said, "Who is it?"
"Shen Lang... Save me."
As soon as the call was connected, a plea for help came from the other end.
"Is that you?"
Hearing the voice, Shen Lang slowly opened his eyes and said, "What's wrong?"
The person calling was none other than Shen Lang's fiancée, Tang Wan'er.
However, this fiancée was merely a tool Shen Lang used to temporarily alleviate the conflict with the Tang sect. In his eyes, she was purely a tool. After arriving in Nanling, Shen Lang had used a scheme to have Ye Shishi arrange for Tang Wan'er to be driven away.
Suddenly hearing Tang Wan'er's plea for help, Shen Lang was somewhat surprised. After all, besides being the eldest daughter of the Tang sect, Tang Wan'er was also a martial artist, skilled in using hidden weapons and poisons. How could the eldest daughter of the Tang sect easily encounter danger?
"Shen Lang, you bastard, stop asking so many questions. I've been poisoned, hurry and save me. If you don't come soon, you'll be wearing a cuckold's hat."
Tang Wan'er seemed very anxious and shouted at Shen Lang.
"Where is the address?"
Shen Lang still had a battle to fight with the Tang sect in the future, but he hoped that day would come later. Therefore, Tang Wan'er, as a tool, was still useful. Shen Lang didn't want Tang Wan'er to lose her purpose, so he asked directly.
Hearing this, Tang Wan'er said with difficulty, "Dream Paris Club."