Chapter 369: Family Connection

Chapter 369: Family Connection (1/2)

Not long after Song Qian left the room, the maids from the Song residence brought two basins of hot water to assist him in washing his face and feet.

After a while, another maid brought in a basin of lamb soup and a bowl of lotus seed lily sugar water, specially prepared for Song Ye as instructed by Song Qian.

After finishing the meal, Song Qian returned, this time bringing a clean set of undergarments for him. "Take off your clothes and wear this for sleep tonight," she said.

She also provided him with a chamber pot, seemingly anticipating that he might need it during the night. Later, she closed the south-facing window, fearing that the wind might be cold and strong as the night deepened.

It could be said that Song Qian took care of Song Ye even more attentively than she did for herself.

Seeing that it was getting late, Song Qian said to Song Ye, "If you feel sleepy, go to bed early."

Feeling that if he didn't sleep, Song Qian might have to come to his room several times later, he replied, "I am quite sleepy. I'll sleep right away."

In fact, with Song Ye's already over 30,000 health points, even if he didn't rest for years, it wouldn't be a problem.

Song Qian lit some sandalwood incense in Song Ye's room to help him sleep. She then extinguished several candles, leaving only one lit at the door.

"We'll have an early breakfast in the mansion at Mao hour. If you wake up and feel hungry, you can instruct someone to bring you food," Song Qian said standing at the doorway. "Don't tell me you'll sneak away again without having breakfast tomorrow morning?"

The last sentence sounded like a question, but it was actually a warning. The implied meaning was, try running away once more? If you dare disappear without a word like last time, I will absolutely not recognize you as my father again.

Song Ye naturally understood the undertone and smiled, "Not only breakfast, but I'll also have lunch and dinner here in the future. If I need to go back to Mogu Village for something, I'll inform you in advance."

"That's good." Song Qian nodded in satisfaction.

She stood at the doorway for a while, appearing as if she wanted to say something but was hesitating.

Song Ye knew that she must have many questions in her mind, such as why her father was an outsider and why he had disappeared without a trace for thirty years. She might be wondering if all outsiders were like her father, never aging.

In fact, Song Ye was waiting for her to ask these questions, but she never spoke them out. She seemed afraid that the answers to these questions would affect her emotions.

It was similar to how she never mentioned her mother in front of Song Ye after learning that her mother had long passed away, nor did she inquire about anything related to her mother.

Seeing that Song Qian didn't say anything more, Song Ye walked out of the room alone and closed the door behind him. He felt a sense of relief.

After all, he hadn't figured out how to answer those questions.

In reality, what Song Ye feared the most was Song Qian asking him: "Will you disappear without a trace again, just like thirty years ago?"

This question probably didn't even have an accurate answer from the heavens.

This night could be considered the first night of Song Ye's return to the Xuan Ying Continent.

With the identity of a "family connection," on the first day of the reopening of the Xuan Ying World, he was already able to live a life of luxury in high beds and soft pillows, with sumptuous food and fine clothes.

Other players logging in at the same time would probably have to spend the night in the village, finding a relatively clean place to sleep under the open sky, using the heavens as a blanket and the earth as a mattress.

...

The next day,

Early in the morning, Song Qian had already left. It seemed she thought Song Ye was still sleeping in the room and didn't call for him.

However, before lunch, she rushed back to the mansion.

Chapter 369: Family Connection (2/2)

It seemed like Song Qian wanted to have lunch with her father.

After entering the upper courtyard, she always liked to take off her shoes. However, since her father was currently residing in the upper courtyard, she was afraid her feet might have an odor. So, she soaked her feet in the courtyard's clear spring.

They had their meal in a gazebo in the yard. The table was filled with delicious dishes.

However, Song Qian refrained from eating herself. At this critical juncture of advancing to the Immortality Realm, she couldn't indulge in eating recklessly and had to maintain her fasting practice.

So, she just watched as Song Ye ate, with an indulgent look on her face, continuously saying, "Try this, it's delicious," "Is it tasty?" and "It's delicious. This dish was specially made for you by the kitchen."

Song Ye naturally cooperated, repeatedly saying it was delicious.

After finishing lunch, Song Ye told Song Qian that he had to go back to Mogu Village. After all, he was still in the "probationary period" as a father, so he needed to inform his daughter before going anywhere.

Since he couldn't receive newbie village quests outside of Mogu Village, he had to return there before reaching level 20.

However, once he reached level 20, he would be completely free.

The shopkeeper from the silk store then delivered the clothes that were worked on overnight. It was a light blue straight-hemmed robe.

After putting it on, Song Ye received a nod of approval from Song Qian. "Looks good." She instructed the shopkeeper to make several more outfits for Song Ye so that he could change.

After that, Song Qian personally performed a spell and took Song Ye back to the entrance of Mogu Village.

"At Rooster hour, I'll have Ziyin come here to pick you up and take you back to the mansion. Don't wander around randomly," Song Qian instructed Song Ye.

"Okay."

Since he was still in the probationary period, Song Ye obediently nodded.

After Song Qian left, Song Ye walked into the village alone.

Inside the village, many players were running around doing various quests.

The silk robe made of high-quality silk on Song Ye's body stood out compared to the linen clothes worn by other players. Therefore, Song Ye heard many players discussing it.

"It's only been one day since the server opened, and this guy, Wumang Shenghuan, got himself such fancy clothes."

"He successfully courted a female NPC yesterday. It's probably a gift from her. His luck is incredible; he gets to enjoy an easy life on the first day of the server."

"I tried to court the blacksmith's daughter this morning, but it didn't work out. I almost lost my life and was chased by the blacksmith with a hammer for a long time."

"Don't always aim for quick success. Take it slow. Today is only the second day of the server. In this game, we have a full three years. Who can guarantee they will have the last laugh?"

At this moment, Song Ye noticed that many players were sending friend requests to him, probably wanting to consult him privately on how to court female NPCs.

However, Song Ye rejected all of them.

...

Three days later, Song Ye's level finally reached twenty.

Now, he could permanently leave the newbie village.

After this, he no longer needed to worry about experience points. He only had to complete three tasks casually every day.

For the past few days, every evening at Rooster hour, the housekeeper Li Ziyin from the Song mansion would come to pick him up "after work" and bring him back to the mansion. Therefore, Song Ye had maintained the Kirin Blood Mark state. As long as he didn't engage in overly strenuous activities, this blood mark state could last for several months.

However, now that he could freely leave the newbie village, he lifted the Kirin Blood Explosion state.