At night, the Xiao residence was brightly lit.
Perhaps because of the day's happy news, the entire Xiao family celebrated until dawn.
If Xiao Zhan's upcoming trip to the imperial capital went smoothly, it would mean the Xiao family and the Nalan family were officially joined by marriage.
For the Xiao family, which had declined to the point of residing in Wu Tan City, this was undoubtedly uplifting news.
In contrast, although Han Feng's conversation with Xiao Zhan served as a warning for the Xiao family's future, it could not be made public.
Han Feng saw many core members of the Xiao family at the banquet.
There were the First Elder and Second Elder, who were also high-ranking members of the Xiao family.
There were also those young boys of the Xiao family who had yet to cultivate Dou Disciple but had a limitless future.
Han Feng silently drank his wine and ate his food, watching the lively scene of the Xiao family without participating.
The star of tonight's banquet, Xiao Yan, was currently acting like a little adult. A calm smile hung on his face as he politely responded to the praises from his elders.
However, although Han Feng did not take the initiative to get involved, Xiao Yan walked up to him at an unhurried pace.
"Mr. Han, Xiao Yan thanks you again for your guidance. The last time was not formal. This time, I toast you!"
Xiao Yan raised his teacup, drank it all in one go, and then showed that it was empty.
Seeing the three or four-year-old child deliberately adopt a solemn posture inconsistent with his tender age, Han Feng couldn't help but smile.
"Good. I hope you will continue to work hard and become the pillar of the Xiao family in the future."
This time, Han Feng did not refuse and also drank a full cup.
However, the focus of the banquet now shifted to Han Feng.
Everyone began to get curious about Han Feng's identity, but after asking around, they only learned that Han Feng was a friend whom the clan head had received privately and had no special status.
Therefore, the focused gazes gradually dispersed.
Urged on by his clansmen, Xiao Yan took a sip of wine. His little face turned rosy, and his laughter became a bit unrestrained.
Han Feng took a small sip from his wine cup.
The Xiao family's specially made osmanthus wine carried a trace of the autumn night's coolness. Its aftertaste was rich, putting one in a pleasant mood.
If this was a preserved skill of the Xiao Clan, then the true osmanthus wine might have a completely different flavor.
Han Feng was a food lover.
Perhaps the meals provided by the Xiao family were also a factor in his decision to stay an extra day.
Who could say for sure?
However, the Xiao family's kitchen was definitely a mysterious place.
The banquet ended, and the people dispersed.
Han Feng returned to his room to continue perfecting the gift he had prepared for Gu Xun'er. He continuously used his soul power to strengthen the engravings, increasing the number of times the book could be used.
He only stopped when the Green Spirit Wood had reached the limit of what it could endure.
Finally, Han Feng carved the character "Xun" on the cover of the book and wrote a message:
"I hope this gift can make your childhood more colorful."
Han Feng's time in Gu Xun'er's childhood was destined to be brief, so it was impossible for him to let her develop deep feelings for him.
Perhaps in seven or eight years, his image would become blurry.
But that didn't matter.
In one's life, one would meet all sorts of people. Some you would remember for a lifetime, others you might forget the next day.
What was important was the process of companionship.
That night, Han Feng did not cultivate again but lay in bed and slept until he woke up naturally.
The next morning, Han Feng got up and began to pack his things.
It was time to set off. Today, he would leave the Xiao family and embark on the next leg of his journey.
Putting his package into the Ethereal Sea Storage Ring, Han Feng, once again in his cyan robes, walked out the door.
He made his way to Gu Xun'er's little house. The little girl was up very early today, sitting on a small stool in the garden, her hands propping up her chin, staring blankly at the doorway.
When Han Feng's figure appeared at the turn of the path, Gu Xun'er's eyes lit up at once.
"Mr. Han!"
Han Feng looked at the little elf waving at him in the garden and was startled.
He had always been moved by the pure beauty in life. The current Gu Xun'er gave him this feeling after a long time.
"Good morning, Miss Gu."
Han Feng walked into the garden and greeted Gu Xun'er earnestly.
"Good morning, Mr. Han."
Gu Xun'er returned the courtesy in a similar fashion, then looked up at Han Feng, her eyes full of expectation.
"Does Miss Gu want to guess first?"
Han Feng took out the gift box and gently placed it in Gu Xun'er's hands.
Gu Xun'er weighed it; it wasn't light.
However, judging by the shape of the gift box, it wasn't big either.
What could it be?
Han Feng smiled, quietly waiting for Gu Xun'er.
After half a minute, the little girl cautiously ventured a guess, "Mr. Han, is it a book?"
Han Feng's face showed some surprise.
"How did you guess?"
Seeing that she had guessed correctly, Gu Xun'er smiled excitedly and even did a little jump on the spot.
Then, she eagerly took out her own gift box and said to Han Feng, "You guess mine first, sir. I'll tell you if you guess correctly."
Han Feng took Gu Xun'er's gift box, pretended to think for a few seconds, and said, "Is it a pendant?"
Gu Xun'er's slyly smiling face immediately froze, her mouth forming an 'O' shape.
"Ah? How did you guess, sir?"
"You tell me yours first."
Gu Xun'er didn't hide it. "It's just... I like to read books."
"Is that all?"
"That's all! Mr. Han, the gift you gave me is exactly what I like the most!" Gu Xun'er said to Han Feng, her eyes full of happiness.
"Alright, now it's your turn to say, Mr. Han. How did you guess?"
Seeing Gu Xun'er's anxious look, Han Feng smiled mischievously.
"Because when I came to wake up the little sleepyhead yesterday, I accidentally saw it."
"Ah!"
Gu Xun'er immediately pouted, a little unhappy.
Drat!
Yesterday, Mr. Han saw everything!
Han Feng unscrupulously used his memory jade to record the little girl's sullen expression, then opened the gift box and took out the pendant.
The pendant was simple, exuding a woody fragrance, with the character "Feng" engraved in the middle.
Han Feng immediately hung it on his waist and said with a smile, "Thank you, Miss Gu. I like the gift very much."
Hearing this, Gu Xun'er's mood improved a lot. Seeing Han Feng wear the pendant immediately, her face beamed with a smile.
This was the first time she had made a gift for someone else!
As long as Mr. Han liked it.
"As for my gift, Miss Gu can look at it later."
Han Feng looked at the sky.
"It's about time. I should be on my way."
Gu Xun'er's mood fell to rock bottom again, the smile on her face instantly turning into disappointment.
Han Feng took out a Sea Heart Token that he had prepared long ago from his robes.
"Don't be unhappy, Miss Gu."
Gu Xun'er took the token and looked at Han Feng, her eyes questioning.
"This is my contact token. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, Miss Gu, you can use it to contact me. I will arrive as soon as possible."
Hearing the use of the token, light returned to Gu Xun'er's eyes.
With the token, she could still contact Mr. Han in the future.
Thinking of it this way, the current parting didn't seem so painful.
"Then, goodbye, Miss Gu."
Han Feng waved at Gu Xun'er and turned around decisively.
"Mr. Han, my name is Xun'er!"
After walking about ten meters, the little girl's shout suddenly came from behind him.
Han Feng did not turn back, but just waved his hand again with more force.
Gu Xun'er watched Han Feng's figure disappear at the end of the path. This time, Mr. Han did not hold her hand as he left.
She didn't know if Mr. Han had heard her last words.
Feeling a little lost, Gu Xun'er opened Han Feng's gift box. Inside was indeed a book.
But on the cover of the book, there was also a character carved.
"Xun"
Gu Xun'er was instantly stunned.
"Mr. Han, he knew all along..."