I was reborn after cheating on the aloof and powerful man.

Chapter 151 Belonging to the Heart

As dawn broke, a ray of sunlight shone down from the snow-capped mountain peak.

The outline of the mountain peaks gradually became clear in the morning light, with steep mountains and rugged ridges. In the distance, several lower snow-capped mountains undulated and echoed the main peak, Shuohan Peak.

A cool, crisp air filled the air. Taking a deep breath, Fei Xi suddenly felt her face begin to burn uncontrollably again, as if she were thinking of something.

She composed herself, closed the window, opened the door, and prepared to assist Old Miao in processing the medicinal herbs.

Elder Li and the others have not yet returned, and it is unknown whether they will encounter a fierce battle. The medicines in the manor must be prepared in advance.

As she walked through the corridor and into the main hall, she heard a clear, crisp laugh. Amidst the laughter, Old Luo's voice could be heard intermittently.

"...Master's practice will not end for another incense stick's time. You have arrived so early, you must not have eaten yet? Please eat first, and after you have eaten, I will take you to pay your respects to Master."

"Grandpa Luo!"

"Beautiful sister!" "Sister Fei!"

As she stepped onto the stairs, before even entering, Fei Xi called out. The response wasn't from Old Master Luo, but from the voices of two children.

Before she could even see the visitor clearly, a pink figure flew into her arms like a swallow returning to its nest.

Each of her twin buns was tied with a lake-blue silk ribbon adorned with orchids, and a jade-inlaid gold butterfly hairpin was inserted into each bun. Her light pink silk skirt was embroidered with exquisite butterflies and flowers, and a few strands of hair playfully fell on either side of her cheeks. The one who was holding Fei Xi and smiling brightly at her was none other than Qin Lan, who had been rescued by Senior Bian at Beitian Peak.

After half a month apart, the little girl had been raised to be as delicate as a pampered flower, no longer showing any signs of her former ragged clothes and emaciated appearance.

Inside the hall, Mr. Luo sat upright on the left, while a kind-looking old man sat on the right.

Two tiny boys, barely reaching the top of their heads, stood in front of the old man, while two handsome men stood behind him.

One smiled gently at Fei Xi, while the other, who was slightly shorter, raised an eyebrow upon seeing Fei Xi, revealing a hint of disdain.

"They're not even her apprentices," Fei Xi thought to herself, rolling her eyes. But with a look of delight on her face, she ruffled the little girl's hair and greeted the children, "What brings you all here?"

Before the children could answer, she smiled slightly and greeted each of the guests.

"Elder Chunyu, Brother Su, Brother Chunyu."

Elder Chunyu stood up, led his two disciples to return the greeting, and walked to Fei Xi, his kind face full of smiles.

"We are deeply grateful to Miss Fei for her help earlier, which enabled us to rescue the young masters in time. Recalling the critical situation that day, we were busy tracking down the man in black and failed to express our gratitude in time, which was truly impolite. Miss Fei is kind and benevolent, and she risked her own safety to help us. The entire Taixu Sect will never forget this kindness. In the future, if there is any need for your assistance, the Taixu Sect will do its utmost without hesitation, as long as Miss Fei gives the order."

"I didn't do a very good job." Thinking of Lin Tianyu who was killed, Fei Xi shook her head and gently declined Elder Chunyu's thanks.

Then, half-carrying Qin Lan, he walked to Old Luo's side.

Seeing Fei Xi's somewhat unusual expression, Elder Chunyu's smile deepened. Instead of continuing to express his gratitude, he explained to Fei Xi why they had appeared at Shuohan Peak.

The trial at Beitian Peak that day was interrupted by the black-clad men who invaded Tianshan and did not continue.

As arranged by their master, everyone else was sent home, leaving only the qualified Qin Shu and Xie Fengrong to stay temporarily at Beitian Peak until the matter was settled before undergoing further trials.

However, Qin Shu's parents had already passed away, and apart from her younger sister Qin Lan, she had no other reliable relatives to rely on.

At Qin Shu's insistence, his sister Qin Lan was also allowed to stay.

"The master's intention is that both young masters are too weak and almost met with misfortune not long ago. So he arranged for us to send them to Shuohan Peak, where he will personally train them for a period of time before they undergo trials."

Upon hearing the word "trial," both boys showed expressions of eager anticipation.

Fei Xi couldn't help but recall the room full of white bones she had seen underwater...

Unable to endure the physical pain, they committed suicide or died from the unbearable suffering.

Senior Bian, you arranged for someone to bring them here, probably to increase the chances of these two children surviving.

"We hope Miss Fei will take good care of the young masters. Please forgive us for any inconvenience. There are some things here that Miss Fei may find useful, so please don't hesitate to ask for them."

As soon as Elder Chunyu finished speaking, Su Xuan clapped his hands in response, and a group of Taixu Sect disciples filed in carrying ten loads of goods.

Fei Xi initially wanted to refuse, but upon glancing around, she noticed that most of what was being brought up were nourishing ingredients and medicines, as well as some fine silks and exquisite daily utensils.

It seems that most of them are prepared for these few children.

Just as Fei Xi was about to say something, Old Luo, stroking his beard, glanced at the gifts and interjected.

"Elder Chunyu is indeed very thoughtful. It reminds me of when our master first returned to Tianshan and visited the Taixu Sect. Your hospitality back then was just like this... simple and unpretentious." Elder Luo paused, his tone softening. "However, you seem to have forgotten that Tianshan belongs to our master, and the young masters are naturally arranged by him. As for Fei'er, she is our master's honored guest. We old folks wouldn't dare trouble her even a little on ordinary days. Don't take advantage of your age and bully the young lady's shyness."

Elder Chunyu showed no displeasure at Elder Luo's veiled sarcasm; his kind smile remained unchanged.

"Old Master Luo is too kind. Miss Fei is both talented and virtuous, and exceptionally intelligent. It would be an honor for the young gentlemen to receive her guidance. I took a great liking to this young lady at first sight, and I think it's not impossible that we could become family soon. That's why I haven't treated her like a stranger." He turned to Fei Xi, his smile deepening: "Miss Fei, do you think either of my two unworthy disciples is even remotely worthy of your approval?"

"Master!" Chunyu You was about to explode, but was stopped by Su Xuan.

Su Xuan pulled back his agitated junior brother beside him, bowed, and said,

"I will leave everything to my master."

“Old man Chunyu, forced love is never sweet. This little girl, she is…”

As Elder Miao stepped inside, he stopped speaking before Elder Luo could finish his sentence.

Before Elder Miao even entered, he spoke up in her defense, and Fei Xi obediently went to greet him. Seeing the old man suddenly fall silent, Fei Xi patted his hand, indicating that she should do it herself. Turning around, she smiled slightly at Elder Chunyu, and firmly declined.

“The disciples of Taixu Sect are all outstanding in the martial arts world, and the two senior brothers are even more outstanding in martial arts and handsome. However, Fei Xi already has someone she loves. Fei Xi appreciates the elder’s kindness.”

"Haha, the goddess has someone she loves. I was being presumptuous."

"Elder, rest assured. As the senior sister of my sect, I guided all the junior brothers and sisters into martial arts. I took an instant liking to these three children and naturally regarded them as my own junior brothers and sisters, treating them with sincerity. If they need anything from me, I will certainly do my duty without hesitation."

The two exchanged pleasantries again, with Su Xuan behind the old man maintaining a smile as if nothing had happened. Chunyu You raised an eyebrow upon hearing Fei Xi's refusal and stopped making a fuss.

After everyone had finished their meal, Elder Luo led Elder Chunyu and his group to pay their respects to their master, while Fei Xi followed Elder Miao to the mountaintop.

When Fei Xi came down from the mountaintop, Elder Chunyu and his entourage had already left, leaving only three children sitting at the table in the flower hall, writing furiously with bitter faces.

Senior Bian, whom they hadn't seen for a day, stood behind the three of them, his face cold and his aura even more chilling than the cold wind outside.

Fei Xi curiously leaned closer to take a look. The three people's handwriting was unique: one liked to huddle together for warmth, and the characters "Lan" and "Jian" were written as a black pancake, making it difficult to distinguish them; another was soaring to the heavens and diving to the earth, and the two characters "Qin Shu" were written as "Fu Yi Mu Dai Zhu"; and the last one looked like a family of three, with a large one inside a small one.

Fei Xi couldn't help but let out a soft "plop" and turned her head away, her shoulders trembling slightly.

"Sister, I'm hungry..."

Upon seeing Fei Xi return, Qin Lan wanted to put down her pen and give her a hug.

But the sharp, piercing gaze from behind instantly ignited the little girl's will to survive.

Qin Lan remembered that the "fairy uncle" behind her looked at her with a gaze that made her feel even more uncomfortable and afraid than when her distant aunt scolded or beat her.

The phrase "You can't eat if you don't write your name properly today" scared the three of them into sitting obediently at the table and working on it for almost an hour.

Since she went up to Tianshan Mountain, she hadn't been this hungry in a long time.

Seeing Fei Xi was like seeing a savior. She couldn't hold back any longer, pouting, and pitifully cried out to this kind older sister that she was hungry.

"Sister, I'm hungry too..."

Although the children dared not put down their pens, once Qin Lan took the lead, all three of them lost their will to write and looked up at Fei Xi with longing eyes.

"The handwriting reflects the person; every stroke reveals their character. Crooked handwriting indicates an unrighteous heart; scattered strokes indicate a weak will. Your hands are weak and your grip on the brush is lifeless. You practice calligraphy so carelessly, only thinking of your appetites and doing things perfunctorily. How can you expect to become anything great! If you continue to cheat and try to deceive me, I will punish you severely!"

Some of the reprimands sounded familiar, and Fei Xi vaguely seemed to see her junior brothers and sisters being scolded by their master.

Only those who love deeply will be strict with their children.

Criticism is not about venting emotions; it is an expression of an elder's deep concern for a younger generation. It is the hope that stern words can awaken a lost disciple and pull them back on the right path.

The master wants them to go further and become better than anyone else.

A slight pang of pain shot through her heart, and Fei Xi lowered her eyes to hide the sorrow within. When she looked up again, the room was warm and cozy, but nothing could compare to the tenderness in her eyes.

"Senior Bian, let me do it."

Fei Xi walked behind the children, first correcting their grip on the pen, and then patiently holding their hands to explain how to use the pen stroke by stroke to the three of them, addressing their writing problems.

After a short while, the children's names were finally neatly written on the paper.

Fei Xi told the three of them to put down their pens and prepare for dinner.

She was telling the children to wash their hands first when she looked up and saw Senior Bian, who had been watching her silently.

Their eyes met, and everything seemed to freeze.

The children were overjoyed, as if they had defeated a giant beast and saved the world. They passed by the two, high-fived each other, chased and played, and laughed noisily.

Fei Xi was the first to come to her senses, a slight smile playing on her lips. The warm sun shone brightly, and the room was filled with blooming spring flowers.

"Senior Bian, let's have a meal together first."