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Chapter 117 The Feng Family's Recognition of Relatives Raises Doubts

The group passed through the mountain gate and entered the main hall.

Inside the hall, only Lin Xiaoman was present, while Feng Xiaolu and Zhao Mengmeng were hiding behind a screen.

The aroma of tea wafted through the air; Lin Xiaoman had already prepared hot tea.

After the guests and hosts were seated, a subtle silence fell over the room, broken only by the sound of rain outside the window and the soft rustling of tea being poured into cups.

Feng Wenyuan took a sip of the spiritual tea, his eyes filled with admiration: "Excellent tea! Its spiritual energy is refined and refreshing, truly a place of outstanding people and abundant resources." He put down his teacup, turned his gaze to Su Wan, and his expression became solemn: "Sect Leader Su, I presume Boss Li has already explained our purpose on the phone. My niece, Feng Xiaolu, has received meticulous care and guidance from your sect over the years, for which I am deeply grateful."

Su Wan remained calm and said indifferently, "Mr. Feng, you flatter me. Now that Xiao Lu has joined our Yunyin Sect, she is like family to us. It is our duty to take care of her and teach her."

Feng Wenyuan nodded, a hint of guilt appearing on his face at the opportune moment: "Indeed, indeed. It's all my fault for the Feng family back then... alas, there were many twists and turns, causing Xiaolu to wander outside and suffer a lot. Now that the family affairs have been settled, we have investigated in many ways and finally confirmed Xiaolu's whereabouts. We have come here today, firstly to express our gratitude for your great kindness, and secondly to... bring Xiaolu back to our ancestral home to recognize her ancestors and comfort the elders in our family who are longing for her."

His words were earnest and heartfelt, perfectly portraying the role of an uncle searching for his lost child.

Chen Anran sat in the chair, watching this scene. If it weren't for Zhang Nanshan's words earlier, Chen Anran would almost have been moved by this "sincere affection".

Su Wan hesitated for a moment before looking up at Feng Wenyuan. "Mr. Feng, Xiao Lu grew up in the Yunyin Sect from a young age, and we know very little about her background. We wonder... what exactly happened back then that caused Xiao Lu to be stranded outside?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Wenyuan's face immediately showed a mixture of heaviness and guilt. He sighed deeply, "This matter... is a regret for my Feng family, and a misfortune for our clan. Years ago, due to some old grudges and issues over resource allocation, there was a period of turmoil within the family. Xiaolu's parents, my cousin and his wife, being upright and unwilling to get involved in the conflict, and even more unwilling to see the family inflicted internal strife, took the infant Xiaolu and left the main family, intending to find a quiet place to settle down. Alas... fate is unpredictable, and they encountered misfortune on their journey..."

His voice was low and filled with genuine grief. Madam Feng, who was standing beside him, also picked up a handkerchief and gently wiped the corner of her eyes.

"And then?" Wei Qingyi couldn't help but ask, her brows furrowing slightly.

"Later," Feng Wenyuan continued, "after the family turmoil subsided, we immediately sent people everywhere to search for my cousin's family, but we only found some clues that they had encountered an accident. The child... was nowhere to be found. Over the years, the family has never given up the search, using all available connections and networks. Only recently, through some special bloodline sensing methods, combined with multiple investigations, we finally located the Yunyin Sect and confirmed Xiaolu's identity."

He looked at Su Wan, Chen Anran, and the others with earnest eyes: "I know this is too sudden for Xiaolu, and she may harbor resentment towards our Feng family. But we have no ill intentions, nor do we want to forcibly take her away from where she grew up. We just want to make up for the years of neglect we've caused her, to let her know that she is not a rootless duckweed, that there are still blood relatives like us in this world who care about her and hope to give her more support and choices."

Chen Anran remained silent, his mind racing as he tried to find something amiss, but Feng Wenyuan's sincerity seemed genuine.

Could it be that I'm overthinking things? Are they really doing this for Feng Xiaolu's own good?

If that's the case, why did Zhang Nanshan say those words to me back then?

Not only Chen Anran wavered, but Feng Xiaolu behind the screen also began to waver.

Chen Anran pondered for a moment before asking, "Mr. Feng, if Senior Sister Xiaolu goes back with you to reunite with her family, what are her plans afterward? She has become accustomed to life in the Cloud Hidden Sect and to traveling around."

Feng Wenyuan immediately replied, "Fellow Daoist Chen, please rest assured. We are well aware of the immense kindness the Yunyin Sect has shown Xiaolu, and we would never ask her to sever her ties with you all. Recognizing her ancestry is the first step, mainly to allow her to familiarize herself with the family and meet the elders. As for whether she wishes to stay with the family for a while or return to the Yunyin Sect for cultivation, it is entirely up to Xiaolu's own will. The family will never force her, nor will it confine her at home; she can go wherever she wants. Even… if she wishes, the Yunyin Sect and the Feng family can form a friendly alliance and maintain frequent contact. Although our Feng family dares not claim to be as wealthy as a nation, we have accumulated some resources in cultivation. If we can help Xiaolu and the Yunyin Sect, it would be a way of repaying the Yunyin Sect for nurturing our family's members."

A brief silence fell over the hall.

Feng Wenyuan's words were impeccable and sincere, dispelling almost all possible concerns in advance.

Behind the screen, Zhao Mengmeng nervously gripped Feng Xiaolu's hand, feeling the sweat on her palm. Feng Xiaolu bit her lower lip, her gaze complex as she looked through the gap in the screen at the man outside who claimed to be her uncle. Her deepest longing for blood ties was subtly stirred by these words.

Wei Qingyi looked at Su Wan, then at Chen Anran, her eyes questioning. If the Feng family truly held this attitude, it seemed... that contact wasn't entirely out of the question?

Chen Anran frowned slightly. He felt things were going too smoothly, too perfectly. Zhang Nanshan's words still echoed in his ears, making it difficult for him to believe it easily. He looked at Su Wan, awaiting his senior sister's decision.

Su Wan sat upright in the main seat, her face still calm as still water, as if the generous conditions offered by Feng Wenyuan had not stirred much emotion in her heart.

She gently put down her teacup, looked at Feng Wenyuan with clear eyes, and slowly said, "Mr. Feng's sincerity is evident, and his consideration for Xiaolu is thorough. On behalf of the Yunyin Sect, I thank you in advance."

Feng Wenyuan's smile softened even more: "Sect Leader Su, you flatter me. This is simply the duty of the Feng family."

Su Wan changed the subject, saying, "However, although Xiao Lu is not very old, she is already an independent cultivator and an indispensable member of our Yunyin Sect. Her decision to stay or leave is ultimately up to her own will. The Yunyin Sect is her home, but it will never be a cage that binds her. If she is willing to go back with you all to reunite with her family, the Yunyin Sect will naturally be happy for her; if she is not willing..."

Su Wan's gaze swept over the Feng family members. Although she did not speak harshly, a hint of the authority of a sect leader was subtly revealed: "I also ask the Feng family to respect her choice. As for resource assistance, although the Yunyin Sect is poor, it is still able to be self-sufficient. We appreciate the Feng family's kindness."