Chapter 78: Immortal Herbs for the Two Girls, Building the Foundation for Future Deities

Gu Feng was the one who walked over alone.

He had just noticed that something was off with Ye Lingling.

The sound of familiar footsteps approached, and Ye Lingling panicked, hurriedly raising her hand to wipe away the tears at the corner of her eyes.

She looked up, forcing a faint smile, her voice trembling slightly: "Gu Feng, why are you here?"

However, no matter how she tried to hide it, the tears that hadn't yet dried on her face were glaringly obvious under the dim light.

"I just wanted to come and see you. Don't cry, okay?"

Gu Feng's voice was low and gentle, like a warm breeze blowing into Ye Lingling's heart.

"If you keep crying, your face will turn into a little flower cat, and then you won't be pretty anymore. Maybe no one will like you then."

As he spoke, Gu Feng gently pulled out a tissue, his movements extremely soft, carefully wiping away the tears from the corner of her eyes.

Ye Lingling tilted her head up, her eyes red, filled with disbelief: "Really? Do you really think I'm pretty?"

Gu Feng nodded firmly, his gaze resolute: "Of course! Our Ling Ling is a beauty. Who wouldn't be moved by you?"

Hearing this, Ye Lingling's tears stopped instantly.

She had never been confident about her appearance.

But when these words came from Gu Feng's mouth, they seemed to carry a different kind of power.

Ye Lingling's face visibly flushed red, her head lowered like a startled fawn, her voice as soft as a mosquito's: "Then... then what about you?"

Gu Feng's lips curled slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, and he whispered: "Of course, Ling Ling is so beautiful. Who wouldn't like her?"

Ye Lingling was so flustered she wanted to stomp her feet, muttering softly: "That's not what I was asking..."

At this moment, Gu Feng leaned in slightly, his warm breath brushing past her ear: "Are you trying to say that you like me?"

Ye Lingling suddenly looked up, and in that instant, she realized that Gu Feng had somehow gotten so close to her that their faces were almost touching.

Such direct words made Ye Lingling's entire body go weak with nervousness, her voice becoming fragmented: "You... don't say such things, I... I didn't mean that!"

Gu Feng's lips held a teasing smile as he softly countered: "Oh? Really?"

Ye Lingling's heart raced wildly, fluttering like a trapped bird.

Her cheeks were burning hot, even her neck turning red, her eyes darting around to avoid Gu Feng's intense gaze. She stammered, trying to explain, but her throat seemed blocked, unable to utter a single word.

Gu Feng found her reaction utterly adorable, the smile on his lips growing wider.

However, he didn't create any distance between them, still standing so close that Ye Lingling could clearly feel the warmth radiating from his body.

In the next moment, Gu Feng, as if performing magic, lightly brushed his finger over his Soul Guidance Ring, as if scooping up a beam of light from the galaxy. A dazzling, starry flower appeared in his palm.

This flower seemed to gather all the brilliance of the world, its petals trembling slightly, emitting a dreamlike glow.

Gu Feng handed the flower to Ye Lingling: "The most beautiful flower should naturally be given to the most beautiful person. You are the most stunning girl I've ever seen in the Heaven Dou Empire."

Ye Lingling gazed at the flower before her, its beauty so ethereal it seemed like a dream. Coupled with Gu Feng's passionate words, her mind momentarily went blank, as if she had been struck by a paralysis spell. Mechanically, she reached out and took the flower.

Her breathing became rapid and erratic, her heart pounding so fiercely in her chest it felt like it might burst through.

It took a while for Ye Lingling to regain her senses, but the heat in her face continued to rise, turning her cheeks as red as a ripe tomato, as if a gentle pinch could draw blood.

Embarrassed yet delighted, she raised her delicate fist and lightly tapped Gu Feng's chest, pouting, "Oh, I'm ignoring you…"

Before the words could fully dissipate in the air, she turned and hurried away like a startled rabbit.

Her silver-white hair danced wildly in the wind, her steps light yet frantic.

Although Gu Feng hadn't directly confessed his feelings, everything that had just transpired had already convinced her that she held a special place in his heart.

At the same time, she felt a pang of frustration with herself. Why couldn't she be braver? If only she had seized the moment to boldly admit her feelings and confess.

Ye Lingling ran until she was out of breath, stopping only when she had put a considerable distance between herself and Gu Feng, finally coming to rest in a quiet corner.

Her chest heaved violently, the blush on her face still not fully faded.

Only then did she have the presence of mind to properly examine the flower in her hand, the one that had made her heart flutter and her cheeks burn.

As she studied it closely, she suddenly noticed a small note nestled within the cluster of petals.

Her fingers trembled slightly as she carefully unfolded the note, which read: "Ling Ling, the Starlight Flower is a top-grade Immortal Herb. Consume it, and it will greatly aid your cultivation, even your Martial Soul."

Seeing these words, Ye Lingling was momentarily stunned. She had no idea how much thought Gu Feng had put into this gift.

Some days earlier, Gu Feng had happened to visit Meng Shenji and, by chance, came across Ye Lingling's file. He quietly noted her birthday and prepared the Starlight Flower in advance, intending to surprise her with it as a birthday gift.

Gu Feng had expected Ye Lingling to be overjoyed upon receiving it.

But at this moment, Ye Lingling frowned slightly, her lips pouting as she muttered, "Hmph, who gives a girl a medicinal herb as a flower? Stupid Gu Feng, I hate you!"

In truth, however, her heart was filled with sweetness.

Though it was a medicinal herb, it was still a flower, and not just anyone could have it.

She thought it was simply Gu Feng's lack of romantic sense, completely unaware of the extraordinary effects this Immortal Herb held. Nor did she realize that this seemingly odd medicinal flower was, in fact, the most precious gift Gu Feng could have given her.

Many years later, when Ye Lingling had long since become the Starlight Goddess, she would often recall that afternoon, the shy girl and the boy who had expressed his feelings. She would smile and tell her daughter, "Sweetie, your dad was so clueless back then. Don't be like your mom."

...

Meanwhile, in a villa not far away.

Gu Feng gently pushed open the door, and the scene inside came into view.

Yu Feng was seated at the dining table, devouring her meal with gusto, her mouth stuffed full, yet her face beamed with satisfaction.

She devoured the food with gusto, mumbling praises between bites, "Shana, you're amazing. This meal is absolutely delicious."

As she spoke, she smacked her lips, her eyes slightly narrowed, looking utterly enchanted. "If only you could be my maid..."

Hearing such compliments, Shana's face blossomed into a smile, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush, her eyes brimming with joy. "Shana is the young master's maid. If the young master agrees, you can come over often to eat."

Gu Feng watched Yu Feng eating like a whirlwind, shaking his head helplessly. He walked over and patted her shoulder, "Hey, hey, hey, stop eating. Get up, I have something for you."

(End of Chapter)