Chapter 86

After having breakfast at Wu Xinghua's house, Ye Feng and Qin Yan bid farewell and left. At the same time, Ye Feng took a week off, which he had to do because he had many things to handle in the coming days.

As for the indescribable relationship between him and Wu Xinghua, which only he knew in his heart, Ye Feng decided to let it go and let things happen naturally. He didn't have the time or energy to consider matters of the heart right now.

Ye Feng had two important things to do today. The first was that Qin Yan had found a house for him, and they could go to check it out today. If everything was fine, they could sign the lease and pay six months' rent to move in. Qin Yan had already negotiated the rent to the lowest possible price.

The second thing was that he had just sensed Gu Nian's signal to contact him. He needed to find time to meet with Gu Nian. This feeling was very subtle; as long as the master-servant contract was signed, even if they were thousands of miles apart, Ye Feng could always grasp the relevant information about his servant and even control the servant's actions remotely. As his divine sense grew stronger in the future, the remote control distance and proficiency would also increase indefinitely.

Gu Nian would not contact him unless there was something urgent.

Around ten o'clock in the morning, Qin Yan took Ye Feng to Shimen Community on Shuizhuan Street in Xiapu District. Shimen Community was an old residential area, with most of the residents being relocated households. Since the community was mainly inhabited by employees of the thermal power plant, the welfare was good, and water and electricity were free.

Ye Feng was not picky about living conditions, and he was very satisfied with the discounted price Qin Yan's friend offered. The apartment, about 60 square meters with two bedrooms and one living room, was not large, but it was enough for Ye Feng. At least now he had a "home" in Mingzhu.

After the rental matters were settled, Qin Yan took the initiative to take Ye Feng to a supermarket to buy a bunch of household and bedding items. After returning home, she helped Ye Feng clean and tidy up the room, living room, kitchen, and bathroom, making everything look brand new. She was so busy that she was drenched in sweat and complained of back pain, strongly demanding that Ye Feng treat her to lunch.

Qin Yan was indeed very tired after all this work. She didn't let Ye Feng help at all, just made him sit on the sofa and watch TV while she busied herself like a housewife, as if she were setting up her own home.

Although she was physically exhausted, Qin Yan felt very happy in her heart. Thinking about how Ye Feng would live in the room she had introduced and set up for him for a long time, she felt a warm and cozy feeling.

After a simple lunch at the entrance of Shimen Community, Qin Yan left, as there were still some matters at the law firm waiting for her to handle.

Ye Feng was not worried about the police investigating Qin Yan, as she really knew nothing.

Later, Ye Feng used the servant control technique to guide Gu Nian to his "home" in Shimen Community.

Upon meeting, Ye Feng noticed that Gu Nian looked somewhat haggard, with red eyes and a very low mood.

Xiao Rou's mood was also not good. She only softly called Ye Feng "Uncle Ye" and then leaned against Gu Nian, not saying another word.

Without asking, Ye Feng could guess that Gu Nian's low mood was certainly related to her father, Gu Zhengyang, and Zhengyang Group.

"Gu Nian, how is your father now?"

"Not good, Ye Feng. Actually, I don't know whether to feel relieved or unfortunate. Ghost Wolf killed so many people, and everyone else died, but my father is still alive. However, although he is alive, no one knows when he will wake up. The doctor told me that if they can't determine what poison my father was poisoned with and find the exact treatment, my father may not last much longer. That's why I contacted you earlier, because I know that if you can cure the poison in Xiao Rou and me, you can certainly cure the poison in my father."

Ye Feng sighed. Even if he wanted to help Gu Zhengyang, he was powerless now. He shook his head and said, "Gu Nian, the one who cured the poison in you and Xiao Rou was not me, but the Nine Star Space. Since you and Xiao Rou were poisoned, I was by your side and promptly signed the master-servant contract with you when you still had your wits about you. That's why I could bring you into the space, where the space automatically cured you. However, your father is now unconscious and cannot sign the master-servant contract with me, so I cannot bring him into the space."

Gu Nian's face fell. She had always pinned her hopes on her master with the magical space and abilities, and she was sure that Ye Feng could save her father from the brink of death. But now, hearing Ye Feng's negative answer, her hope was shattered, and her mood plummeted.

She thought she was strong enough. In the morning, she could still maintain a clear and calm mind to finish the shareholders' meeting, calm the emotions of the company's middle and upper management, and handle and arrange various matters. But Ye Feng's answer just now shattered her strength.

At this moment, she could no longer hold on. Her vision went black, her body went limp, and she fell backward.

Ye Feng quickly stepped forward to support her, helping her lean on the sofa. He placed his palm on Gu Nian's forehead and activated the Clear Mind technique, which was only effective on servants, channeling his inner energy into Gu Nian's body to calm her emotions and breathing.

After a moment, Gu Nian recovered and said softly, "Sorry, I lost control of my emotions just now."

Xiao Rou also looked up and asked Ye Feng, "Uncle Ye, is my grandfather really going to die?"

Ye Feng shook his head again, holding Gu Nian and Xiao Rou's hands, and said, "Of course not. I didn't finish what I was saying. Gu Nian, have you asked the doctor how long your father can hold on in his current condition?"

"I asked, but the doctor couldn't give me a definite answer. He just said that my father's condition is not optimistic, and they will do their best to maintain his life. If they still can't find an effective treatment, he might only last about half a month."

Ye Feng estimated the time for the Yin-Yang fruit to mature. According to the 3:1 time ratio in the space, the real-world time for the Yin-Yang fruit to mature should not take many days. He now had confidence and said seriously, "Gu Nian, I have another way to save your father, but it will take a few more days. There is a Yin-Yang fruit tree in the space, and the Yin fruit has the power to bring the dead back to life. As long as your father has a breath left, he will immediately recover after taking the Yin fruit. So you don't need to be sad or worried. If the doctor is right and your father can hold on for a few more days, I have absolute confidence in bringing him back to life and restoring his health."

Gu Nian jumped up from the sofa, excitedly saying, "That's great! I knew you would have a way, Master. That's great!" In her excitement, she forgot Ye Feng's request and called him "Master" again.

Ye Feng promptly corrected her, "Gu Nian, I told you not to call me Master. Just call me Ye Feng."

"Sorry, Master... Ye Feng, I was too excited. I promise I won't do it again."

Xiao Rou also became excited and happy. Although she was young, she knew that Ye Feng had a way to save her grandfather, and her joy and excitement were no different from her aunt's.

Although Ye Feng was deeply moved by their gratitude, due to the master-servant contract, he could no longer gain cumulative merit points from them, only cumulative charm points from Gu Nian.

"Gu Nian, when the Yin-Yang fruit matures, I will notify you immediately. At that time, you should bring your father home from the hospital. I don't want anyone else to know about the Yin-Yang fruit, or I might not have a peaceful life."

Gu Nian nodded repeatedly, saying, "Ye Feng, I understand. The most important rule of the master-servant contract is to keep all matters involving the master highly confidential."

Ye Feng hummed in agreement and changed the topic, asking, "Gu Nian, how did your company handle the aftermath of the deaths of my deceased coworkers and the foreman, Du Lijun?"

Gu Nian said seriously, "Ye Feng, I arranged this matter this morning and treated it as the top priority for Zhengyang Group. The company had already provided basic insurance for all workers. In addition to the insurance compensation, the company will also pay 700,000 yuan in compensation to the families of the deceased workers. The company will also hire psychological therapists to provide one-on-one psychological therapy for the families of the deceased. Ye Feng, you can rest assured. I know their relationship with you, and I will handle it properly."

In his heart, Ye Feng was not satisfied with the 700,000 yuan compensation for the families of his coworkers. However, the deaths of the workers were not directly related to Zhengyang Group, and Gu Nian had already done a good job in providing such compensation. After all, Zhengyang was a large group company, and the procedures involved were complex, leaving no room for higher compensation.

What he planned to do in the future was to earn more money, get closer to the families of his coworkers, understand them, and quietly help and support them.

Currently, the families of all his coworkers would come to Mingzhu in one or two days to handle the aftermath and compensation, which would be an opportunity for Ye Feng to understand their situation.

"Gu Nian, I have a request. You personally handle the compensation matters, and I will go with you. I want to see the families of these coworkers."

Gu Nian naturally agreed to Ye Feng's request without any conditions.

Ye Feng did not know how the families of his coworkers would view him after learning some details from the police, especially since the bodies of the coworkers could not be found. They might resent Liu Yong and, by extension, resent him for his grudge against Liu Yong.

Ye Feng did not care whether they understood or resented him because, compared to the deceased coworkers, these things were no longer important. He was only regretful that, to keep his secret, he could not face them openly and could only remain in the shadows, quietly and always paying attention to and caring for them.

In the path of cultivation, the state of mind was paramount, and Ye Feng understood this. The deaths of his coworkers and his future concern for their families might become a hurdle for his mental state to improve. Only by overcoming this hurdle would his mental state improve.

But Ye Feng also asked himself, what exactly was the state of mind?

Was seeing through everything and being indifferent to the world the highest realm of the state of mind? Was being decisive and having a heart as cold as ice the ultimate realm of the state of mind? Or was it looking down on all living beings and placing oneself above all?

None of these were, at least not in his heart at this moment. He only knew one thing: as a human being, one should have feelings, from the beginning to the end, whether it be family, love, or brotherhood.

If he were to find a path of cultivation that belonged to him, it would start with the word "emotion."

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**End of Chapter**