179: Section 179

“Alright, I’ll wait for you outside.”

Xiao Fan nodded and hung up the phone.

One hour later… nothing happened.

Two hours later… still nothing happened.

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Fan felt like he was about to fall asleep from waiting when Chen Xueqi finally walked out, holding Mu Yinyin’s hand.

“You guys… were really punctual.”

Xiao Fan glanced at the clock in the car; it was almost twelve o'clock. Driving there would probably get them there just in time for lunch.

“It’s my first time meeting my mother-in-law so formally, so I definitely had to be a bit more refined,” Mu Yinyin said, her reasoning sound.

Xiao Fan carefully observed the two of them. He couldn't say they looked exactly the same, but he could only say there was no change at all. At least, he couldn't see any difference in them.

“Let’s go. It’s almost twelve, so we can go there for lunch.”

Xiao Fan looked at the two, feeling a bit helpless, but he didn't say much. He just silently made a mental note that next time he went out with them, he would have to anticipate this.

“Xueqi, you’re here. And this is…” Mu Yun looked at Mu Yinyin with a hint of surprise, already guessing something.

“This is Mu Yinyin, she’s also your daughter-in-law,” Xiao Fan interjected. He hadn't expected Mu Yun to not even glance at him, only looking at Mu Yinyin with delighted surprise.

“Very good, very good. Son, you're always fooling around, yet you managed to find such a wonderful daughter-in-law. You must treat her well from now on. If I ever find out you dare to bully Yinyin, just wait until I get my hands on you.”

“How would I dare to bully her? It’s good enough if she doesn’t bully me.”

Xiao Fan was a bit helpless. As for what Mu Yun said about him fooling around, he subconsciously ignored it and didn't retort.

Xiao Fan knew that if he dared to retort, he would probably be in for a lecture.

“Hmph, I wouldn’t expect you to dare. Yinyin, Xueqi, don't just stand there, come in and sit.”

At this moment, Mu Yun was beaming with joy at the sight of her two daughters-in-law. She subconsciously ignored Xiao Fan and didn't wait for him to come in.

With a bang, the door was shut, nearly hitting Xiao Fan’s nose.

“This differential treatment is way too severe.”

Xiao Fan helplessly rubbed his nose. He now strongly suspected that Xiao Taian was tricking him. Fortunately, Xiao Fan still had his keys. He took them out of his pocket and opened the door.

By the time Xiao Fan entered, the three of them were already deep in conversation. Xiao Fan couldn't get a word in, as they were discussing gossip, handbags, skincare products, and other topics he knew nothing about.

If they were talking about action blockbusters, he might have been able to offer a thing or two.

Seeing the three of them chatting animatedly, Xiao Fan returned to his bedroom and lay down, continuing to ponder how to deal with Ji Ningshuang… Meanwhile, Ji Ningshuang, who was eating in her rented apartment, inexplicably sneezed twice.

“That shouldn’t be right. I’m already a Xiantian expert, so how can I still sneeze? Could it be that b*tch Chiyan is cursing me? Hmph, just you wait. The day I return will be the day you die.”

A murderous glint flashed in Ji Ningshuang’s eyes and then vanished. Chiyan had always been at odds with her, often secretly tripping her up. The person she most wanted to kill was Chiyan. However, their strengths had always been evenly matched. Chiyan also played a part in her death and the dissipation of her Dao. She would definitely avenge this grudge!

“And that little rascal Xiao Fan, daring to disrespect me. Just you wait. Once I break through to Martial Emperor, I’ll definitely teach you a good lesson.”

As the Empress of her previous life, no one would ever dare to treat her like that or say such things to her.

“However, you did do me a favor, so I can grant you a fortune when the time comes.”

Ji Ningshuang muttered. She always repaid kindness. Although some of Xiao Fan’s actions were outrageous, he had helped her twice after all. She still had to repay this favor… “Auntie is happy today, so I’ll show you my skills. How about trying my braised pork?”

Xiao Fan, who was still lying in bed pondering, heard this and felt a jolt throughout his body. He quickly opened the door and walked out.

“Mom, you chat with Xueqi and Yinyin. I’ll cook today.”

What a joke! If Mu Yun really cooked, and Xiao Taian wasn't home for lunch, wouldn't he be the one suffering?

Mu Yun’s braised pork… just thinking about Xiao Taian’s expression back then, Xiao Fan couldn't help but feel a little panicked.

To make him eat that, he’d rather have two Martial Emperors fight him; that would be more enjoyable.

“Okay, Auntie, let Brother Fan cook. His cooking is delicious, even better than a five-star chef’s.”

Chen Xueqi, who knew Xiao Fan well, naturally noticed the trick and echoed his words.

“Alright, then today I’ll try my son’s cooking.”

Hearing Chen Xueqi say this, Mu Yun didn't insist further and continued chatting with the two girls.

Xiao Fan breathed a sigh of relief, then walked into the kitchen and began to get busy.

The family chef, meanwhile, assisted Xiao Fan.

Before long, a series of dishes, exquisite in color, aroma, and taste, were prepared.

“Good, good, delicious.”

At the dinner table, Mu Yun took a bite of a dish and couldn't help but exclaim dramatically.

“You little rascal, you didn’t trick Yinyin with just your cooking skills, did you?”

“What are you talking about? Am I so outstanding that I need to trick anyone?”

“Yes, yes, my son is the most outstanding.”

...“Oh, it seems I’m late and missed lunch.”

After dinner, while everyone was still chatting, Xiao Taian returned home.

“Hello, Uncle.”

The two girls immediately greeted Tai An upon seeing him.

“Good, good. Xiao Fan, you little rascal, you’re quite something. You have my… my father’s demeanor back in the day.”

Xiao Taian swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue and decisively shifted the blame to Old Master Xiao.

Unexpectedly, just then, a knock sounded at the door.

As soon as Xiao Taian opened the door, his face instantly turned to horror.

“Old Master, if I say I was just joking, would you believe me?”

“Heh heh, what do you think, do I believe you?”

A deep voice came, and the person who arrived was none other than the Old Family Head of the Xiao Family, Xiao Potian!

“Grandpa, you’ve broken through!?”

Xiao Fan looked at Xiao Potian, and for a moment, he couldn't discern his strength, instantly making a judgment.

“Hahaha, it’s all thanks to you finding the Xiao Family’s ancestral cultivation method. Otherwise, how could I have broken through so easily?”

Xiao Potian laughed heartily, clearly considering breaking through to Martial Emperor a cause for celebration.

“It’s still because of your deep accumulation over the years, Grandpa. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have broken through to Martial Emperor so quickly.”

Facing an elder, Xiao Fan didn't act presumptuously, and in Xiao Fan’s memory, Xiao Potian had always been very good to him.

“Xiao Taian, you should learn from him. Look at how sensible your son is, and then look at yourself. Aren’t you ashamed?”

“What do I have… I’ll change, I’ll definitely change.”

Looking at Xiao Potian’s gaze, Xiao Taian swallowed his words. He couldn’t afford to provoke him, absolutely couldn’t.

“Hmph, that’s more like it.”

Xiao Potian snorted coldly, then turned his gaze to Chen Xueqi and Mu Yinyin.

“Haha, these must be my two granddaughters-in-law. Xiao Fan, you truly are blessed. It’s our first meeting, and I haven’t prepared anything good, so take these.”

Saying this, Xiao Potian took out two jade pendants from his pocket and handed them to the two girls.

Chapter 173: Feng Yao

“I obtained these two jade pendants by chance. As long as you infuse a little true qi or gang qi, they will automatically activate and can withstand a Grandmaster’s full-power attack for half an hour.”

“Oh my, Old Master, you said you were just coming to visit, why bring such precious gifts? How could we possibly accept them?”

Before Xiao Potian could finish his explanation, Xiao Fan had already taken the two jade pendants and handed them to Mu Yinyin and Chen Xueqi respectively.

Such defensive treasures were incredibly precious. Even in the System Mall, a single treasure of this level would cost over a hundred thousand villain points.

Compared to offensive treasures, their price was more than double.

“But aren’t two jade pendants a bit too few? If you brought ten or eight more, that would truly live up to your status as Grandpa.”

“You little rascal, you’re really not being polite.”