Chapter 203: Finding a Fairy

Back in Shuntian, Chu Feng looked at the wide streets and towering buildings. He was lost in thought, reflecting on his recent experiences, most of which had been spent in the wilderness. Slaughtering a crimson Western dragon at the foot of Kunlun Mountain and battling "Zeus's Black Gold Vine" on Mount Olympus felt like an unreal dream.

The bustling, mundane world was before him, yet for half his time, he had been far away, living as if in ancient, primeval mountains, surrounded by and battling various fierce birds and beasts. He shook his head; each time he returned from the outside, he felt a sense of temporal dislocation, unsure which reality was more authentic.

As Chu Feng arrived home, Wang Jing and Chu Zhiyuan were opening the door. They first paused in surprise, then their faces lit up with joy.

"I told you to be back in three days, and how many days has it been now?" Wang Jing playfully tugged his ear, smiling, though her eyes quickly welled up.

"Mom, let go. I'm back, aren't I? There were just too many king-level ingredients out there, and I couldn't resist eating more, which is why I was delayed for two days."

Chu Feng tried to speak in a relaxed tone. He knew his parents had been incredibly worried recently, especially during the days they heard rumors of his death, which must have felt like the end of the world to them. Recently, the battle on Kunlun Mountain had been broadcast live, so they must have witnessed his intense fight with the Red Scaled Dragon. How could they not be terrified? After all, it was a legendary dragon. Knowing he frequently encountered such dangers, it was natural for them to feel uneasy and constantly anxious during his absence.

Soon after, the family was overjoyed. With Chu Feng safely home, his parents, being optimists, were completely relieved and quickly forgot the worries and fears of the past few days.

"Mom, I brought something good back. Look, it's a dragon bone bracelet. Wearing it regularly will invigorate your muscles, bones, and blood, and stimulate cell regeneration. This thing is priceless; I specifically chose the most essential part—the frontal bone—for its amazing effects."

"Is it really that good?" Wang Jing asked, still skeptical.

"Don't worry, it's even better than I described. Do you know how much the important female relatives from Bodhi Gene and Heavenly God Biology offered for this kind of bracelet through their connections at Kunlun?"

"How much?"

"The price they offered could buy several buildings."

"You should sell this bracelet to them right away!" Wang Jing immediately exclaimed.

"But this bracelet also has cosmetic benefits! Wearing it regularly stimulates cell activity and regeneration, making it easy to maintain a youthful appearance."

As soon as Chu Feng said this, Wang Jing decisively put the bracelet on her wrist and declared with absolute certainty, "They can forget about this one!"

Chu Feng chuckled. Then he handed Chu Zhiyuan two translucent crimson paperweights and said mysteriously, "Dad, these are ground from dragon horn, imbued with immense vitality and masculine energy. You enjoy reading; keep these as paperweights in your study, and I guarantee you'll be full of energy every day, feeling like an enthusiastic eighteen-year-old!"

"You rascal, is that how you talk to your old man?" Chu Zhiyuan said with a smiling glare, yet he carefully accepted the dragon horn paperweights.

Chu Feng chuckled, "Don't worry, these things are unbreakable and very sturdy. They're made from the most precious part of the dragon horn. You can even use them as hammers if you want; I guarantee they're stronger than any iron hammer!"

The family of three enjoyed a harmonious moment.

During dinner, Chu Zhiyuan was very pleased. He specifically took out a bottle of aged Maotai and invited Chu Feng to drink with him. Wang Jing watched Chu Feng pull items from his large bag, including some dark, jerky-like meat. "What is this? It's all black; can it be eaten?" she asked.

Chu Feng smiled, "This is dried dragon meat, and also dried donkey meat, both made from the tender flesh of king-level creatures. Haven't you heard the saying, 'Dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat on the ground'? Now we have both. If I hadn't been worried about fresh meat spoiling easily, I would have brought back a hundred or eighty catties; for now, we'll have to settle for jerky."

Soon after, Wang Jing and Chu Zhiyuan repeatedly praised the food, exclaiming how delicious it was! They all eagerly dug in, no longer minding its appearance. Chu Feng strongly suspected his own foodie tendencies had been cultivated by them!

When they had almost finished eating, Wang Jing suddenly remembered, "This is meat from a king-level creature; can we actually eat it?!"

"Yes, you can eat it. Don't listen to that old swindler Lu Tong; he used to tell us not to eat the Azure Wolf King's flesh, but it was really because he couldn't bear to part with it and took it all for laboratory experiments." Chu Feng explained that even after the most powerful creatures are killed, their mysterious energy gradually dissipates, and their flesh can eventually be cooked and will also spoil. Of course, this meat indeed contains substances that are extremely beneficial to the human body! "Besides," Chu Feng added with a smile, "this dragon meat has been processed. Before cooking, we even purified it with energy."

"Oh, it's truly remarkable. I feel a warm current flowing through my body, as if I have endless strength. Could this be too potent of a tonic? My energy is incredibly abundant right now," Chu Zhiyuan remarked.

"It really does work. Remember to send some to old Lu Tong later; he's a truly good person. He came over almost every day when you were gone, and so did Big-Eared Ouyang Qing and the others," Wang Jing reminded him.

"Don't worry, I've already prepared some for them," Chu Feng chuckled.

After dinner, the family of three chatted while watching television, eventually getting to "the main topic."

"This time, if you don't find a girlfriend on your own, you must go on a blind date and settle down soon!" Wang Jing declared.

"But I'm still young, only in my twenties; people will laugh at me," Chu Feng said, shamelessly feigning youth.

"Still young? People your father and I's age are already holding their grandchildren!" Wang Jing countered, her tone leaving no room for argument.

"That's because you and Dad married and had me late, which is why I was born later. Why do I have to rush things now?" Chu Feng grumbled.

Chu Zhiyuan spoke up, saying, "Mainly, your mom is worried. If you promised to stay in this city and never venture out again, she definitely wouldn't pressure you. But now, who knows when you might go off to slay dragons or tigers again? How can she not be anxious? What if something happens to you? You need to understand your mom's concerns." This time, he firmly sided with Wang Jing.

Wang Jing glared even harder at Chu Feng, saying, "You're getting more and more capable, aren't you? Slaying dragons is one thing, but you even brought that reporter named Carter to film your assault on Mount Olympus. So lawless! In a few days, are you planning to go to the East Sea to catch flood dragons or to the South Heaven Gate to capture immortals?"

Chu Feng felt a pang of guilt. He really did have a plan with the Yellow Ox and Big Black Ox to venture out to sea when the time was right, to find that Fusang Divine Tree!

The two of them lectured him relentlessly, leaving Chu Feng with no room to argue. Finally, he stood up and said, "Alright, I'll go ask someone first to see if they're willing. If not, then I'll go on a blind date this time."

"Hurry up!" they urged.

Chu Feng suddenly felt that despite being "controlled" at home, it was also very warm and comforting. On reflection, he figured other families were probably much the same. However, his frequent excursions and battles in primeval mountains like Kunlun and Mount Olympus had made his heart a bit wild, and he couldn't rein it in for now.

"One day, will I leave this world?" he murmured to himself in his room. This was a question he had been pondering, and perhaps he wouldn't have much time to decide. He had learned much from the Yellow Ox: this land was very special, but the Yellow Ox would eventually leave after finding the opportunity to achieve sainthood or become an ancestor here.

According to the Yellow Ox, the outside world was "too magnificent": great eras rose and fell, empires stood tall, holy lands were shrouded in mystery, and countless brilliant starry skies and grand worlds existed, where prodigies competed and goddesses vied for beauty. It was a world of boundless splendor and diversity. Chu Feng admitted that even the few fragments of information he gleaned from the Yellow Ox had instantly captivated him. How truly dazzling would the infinite worlds of the outer realms be? He yearned to see them for himself someday.

At the very least, he had promised the Yellow Ox when he was drunk that if it ever left, he would follow its footsteps at an opportune time to find it and experience that ancient and glorious extraordinary world. Therefore, at this stage, he wanted to make his parents as happy as possible, fulfill his filial duties, and grant their wishes.

Chu Feng paused, scanning his communicator's contact list. His gaze finally settled on Lin Nuoyi's name. He rubbed his chin and mumbled to himself, "I might be known for being thick-skinned, but it would still be very embarrassing to call and be rejected again."

In the end, he dialed Lin Nuoyi's number. After all, they had shared a connection—not quite a relationship, but they were familiar with each other and felt a certain way. Soon, Lin Nuoyi answered, asking if he was home. Chu Feng informed her that he had just finished a family dinner and was currently being pressured by two supreme powerful beings who planned to drag him to a blind date tomorrow, which was why he was calling for her help.

Lin Nuoyi paused slightly, then laughed, teasing Chu Feng. "The mighty Demon King Chu being forced into a blind date? That could make headlines!"

Chu Feng sighed softly. He had long given up on this "ex-girlfriend," but in the end, he couldn't help but say, "Won't you consider coming tomorrow to help me deal with this 'catastrophe'? Please don't just gloat, okay?"

Lin Nuoyi shook her head, informing him that she couldn't come to Shuntian.

"If you're truly not coming, then I'll just have to yield to fate and face the tribulation. I'll go on the blind date tomorrow," Chu Feng said.

"If you can find a girl you like, get married soon and find happiness," Lin Nuoyi said finally, no longer laughing, but speaking calmly and seriously.

"Alright," Chu Feng said, hanging up.

He then strode into the living room and announced boldly, "Mom, I'm going on a blind date tomorrow!"

"Son, have you thought it through? Don't worry, I won't force you. It's just for meeting and getting to know someone first. Take your time to find the right person; these things can't be rushed," Wang Jing said, now a little embarrassed herself.

"It's fine. Maybe it'll be love at first sight. What if I meet a breathtakingly beautiful 'demoness'? Then she can just take me!" Chu Feng declared.

"You rascal, you've never been serious since childhood!" Wang Jing glared at him. "The key is to see if her heart is good, not to judge by her appearance."

"Of course! I'll definitely find a 'demoness' with a good heart!"