Senior sister, stop working and go home for dinner.

Chapter 116 Misty Rain at the Mountain Gate, First Encounter with the Feng Family

The Feng family arrived; on the day they came, a fine summer rain was falling from the sky.

The drizzle, like smoke and mist, shrouded Yunyin Mountain in a hazy, watery atmosphere. The trees in the mountains were washed clean and became lush and green, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and grass, temporarily dispelling the summer heat.

At the foot of the mountain, the construction site, which had been bustling with activity, was temporarily quieter due to the rain. Amidst this rain, a convoy of vehicles smoothly approached Yunyin Mountain along the newly paved asphalt road.

It wasn't the imposing, intimidating convoy one might imagine, but rather three sleek, understatedly luxurious black sedans. They were parked quietly in the designated parking lot, and seven or eight people stepped out of the doors.

Leading the group was a middle-aged man with a refined appearance, wearing a dark blue Chinese-style stand-up collar jacket. Beside him was a gentle woman holding an oil-paper umbrella. Following them were several young people, both men and women, dressed neither ostentatiously nor old-fashionedly, all wearing warm smiles.

Instead of heading straight up the mountain, they first walked around the village. When they encountered villagers sheltering from the rain under work sheds or busy in raincoats, they would approach them and greet them politely.

Upon hearing the news, Fatty Li rushed over. He was initially wary, but the middle-aged man who called himself "Feng Wenyuan" was very well-mannered.

The young members of the Feng family quickly became friends with the villagers and workers, helping to pass them tools and sharing some local delicacies they had brought from other places. Their attitude was friendly and natural, without any airs of a prominent family.

"Oh, Mr. Feng, you're too kind!" Fatty Li's smile became much more genuine as he looked at the beautifully packaged famous pastries the other party offered. "This rain doesn't look like it'll stop anytime soon. Why don't you all come to my humble abode for a seat and a cup of hot tea?"

Feng Wenyuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Boss Li's hospitality is too kind of us to refuse. However, we are here mainly for our niece, Feng Xiaolu, and we are also taking the opportunity to visit the Yunyin Sect."

Fatty Li was taken aback upon hearing this. His shrewd eyes swept over Feng Wenyuan's gentle face before he exclaimed in surprise, "My own niece? Mr. Feng, you mean...?"

Feng Wenyuan smiled gently, his tone tinged with emotion: "To be honest, it was our family's negligence that caused Xiaolu to be lost for so many years. Only recently have we confirmed that Feng Xiaolu in the Yunyin Sect is indeed our Feng family's long-lost bloodline. We have come here with no ill intentions, but simply to recognize our relatives, see how this child is doing, and also to express our gratitude to the Yunyin Sect for raising her over the years."

Fatty Li rubbed his hands together. "Oh my! This...this is truly...I never imagined that Immortal Master Little Deer is actually the daughter of your Feng family!" He paused slightly, then his smile widened. "So we're all family! Oh dear, this is truly a case of the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple! Mr. Feng, Mrs. Feng, and everyone else, please come in! Cloud Hidden Cottage is the property of the immortal masters on the mountain, and it's a place Immortal Master Little Deer often visits. Coming here feels like home! Let's go inside and have a cup of tea to avoid the rain. I'll call up the mountain now and inform Sect Leader Su and Immortal Master Chen!"

Fatty Li led the way, while giving a wink to Xiao Zhou, who was also somewhat dazed, signaling him to quickly prepare the best tea and snacks. He was thinking to himself that no matter what twists and turns lay behind this family reunion, at least for now the other party had given him plenty of face and was very polite. As the "host," he had to maintain the proper decorum and could not afford to be impolite, nor could he let the immortal masters on the mountain think that he was incompetent.

At this moment, Feng Wenyuan's wife stepped forward. Smiling, she said to Fatty Li, "Boss Li, a simple announcement would suffice; there's no need to trouble those immortals up the mountain to brave the rain. Since we've come to recognize our relatives, we should naturally take the initiative to climb the mountain to pay our respects, to show our sincerity. But we don't know the way up the mountain..."

Fatty Li quickly replied, "The mountain path is easy to walk on! It was just repaired a few days ago, with stone slabs laid on it, so it's not muddy even when it rains! It's just that the rain..."

"It's alright, a little drizzle is just right to appreciate the misty beauty of Yunyin Mountain," Feng Wenyuan replied with a smile, his tone relaxed. "I'll also trouble Boss Li to pass on a message so as not to offend the immortals on the mountain."

Seeing how understanding the other party was, Fatty Li's goodwill towards them increased even more. He immediately patted his chest and assured them, "No problem! Leave it to me! I'll call Sect Leader Su right away. You can rest at the cottage for a while and warm up!"

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Inside the main hall of the Hidden Cloud Sect.

Su Wan put down her phone and looked at the various people in the hall with different expressions.

Chen Anran, Wei Qingyi, Feng Xiaolu, Zhao Mengmeng, Lin Xiaoman, and even Xiaoling'er were all present. They had all heard the contents of Fatty Li's phone call clearly.

"They're here..." Feng Xiaolu murmured.

Wei Qingyi held her cold hand and said softly, "Don't be afraid, Little Deer. According to Fatty Li's description, the other party was very polite and came to reason with us."

"A weasel paying respects to a chicken..." Feng Xiaolu muttered softly.

Chen Anran looked at Su Wan: "Senior Sister, what do you mean?"

Su Wan remained calm. "They have come with courtesy, and our Yunyin Sect cannot be impolite. Xiao Lu, you will eventually have to face them; they are still connected to you by blood. An Ran, Qing Yi, come with me to greet them. Xiao Lu, you, Mengmeng, Xiao Man, and Xiao Ling'er stay in the hall."

"Senior Sister!" Feng Xiaolu cried out anxiously, "I want to go with you!"

Su Wan shook her head. "Your emotions are unstable, and your presence will only make things worse. Don't worry, we're here."

Chen Anran patted Feng Xiaolu on the shoulder: "Third Senior Sister, trust your Eldest Senior Sister."

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The rain continued to fall softly, pattering on the bluestone steps and the leaves of the surrounding trees, making a rustling sound.

At the mountain gate, clouds and mist swirl around, and rain curtains hang like a screen, turning the distant mountains and nearby trees into a watercolor painting.

Su Wan, Chen Anran, and Wei Qingyi stood quietly under the mountain gate archway, holding oil-paper umbrellas.

Before long, Feng Wenyuan and his group appeared on the stone steps below. They were also holding umbrellas, their steps steady, climbing the steps in the rain with composure, showing no signs of being disheveled by the slippery mountain path.

The two sides met in front of the mountain gate.

Feng Wenyuan stopped first, his gaze falling on Su Wan, who was at the head of the group. He bowed respectfully, his posture very humble: "This must be Sect Leader Su of the Yunyin Sect? I am Feng Wenyuan from the main branch of the Feng family in Yun Province. I have come with my wife and some juniors from the clan. We apologize for disturbing Sect Leader Su and fellow Daoists' cultivation."

Madam Feng and several young men behind him also bowed respectfully.

Su Wan returned the greeting, her tone gentle: "Mr. Feng, Madam Feng, it is an honor for Yunyin Sect to have you all come from afar. The mountain road is slippery, you must be tired. Please come inside and we will serve you tea."

"Sect Leader Su, you're too kind." Feng Wenyuan smiled slightly, his gaze subtly sweeping over Chen Anran and Wei Qingyi.