Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

In this way, Chu Mingkong can have his master on the first page, Feng Ying on the second page, and so on on the third page. So that's how it's optimized.

It's a bit disappointing, but considering the timeframe, there's really nothing we can do. At least the elders have realized the necessity of optimizing the size, so there should be relatively quick progress in the future.

"What's the situation with the message you just mentioned that might be mistakenly sent to someone else?" Chu Mingkong felt this was very important.

"I'm not sure. It's possible that something went wrong when we were using the formation to improve the stones in the Wenqing Pavilion, but it's fine now. It was probably just a little instability that occurred during the improvement process. We tried many times afterward and the situation didn't happen again."

Elder Ding gave a thumbs-up to the left, a gesture that conveyed the confidence and affirmation of the technical scholars regarding their work results!

Chu Mingkong had great confidence in Tianyalou's business capabilities, so he took out all his paper notes and handed them to Elder Ding, asking him to "bind" them.

It sounds simple, but in reality it's not that easy. The elders have to cut the jade stones that transmit sound on the paper slips, then take a piece of jade stone from each of the many paper slips and piece them together, supplemented by an array, before it can be considered "bound" successfully.

"Hey you over there, come here for a moment and combine these papers into a book." Elder Ding handed the task over to his subordinate, then said to Minister Zuo, "Minister Zuo, have you confirmed your departure time?"

"Yes, tomorrow morning. Everything in Tianya City will proceed as usual. We'll follow the City Lord's instructions. Is the spaceship I requested ready?" Chu Mingkong confirmed.

It would be hilarious if, when we were about to return to Beijing, the ship was covered in so much dust that it formed a blanket.

"That's all taken care of. As for the spaceship's interior, we found a group of commoners who had worked for the Xiao family mansion to do it."

The mansions and properties that the Xiao family had previously acquired in Xiling were mostly staffed by people hired from Xiling. Although these people were nominally members of the Xiao family, they were no different from ordinary people in reality. Those who did not commit evil deeds were naturally released; they were not to be driven out of Xiling along with Xiao Chengren.

Chu Mingkong listened and nodded, saying:

"Just remember to deal with it."

Elder Ding suddenly became conflicted. Tianya Tower had already investigated how Xiao Fengnan's arm tendons were healed. Although they hadn't found out why Lord Zuo was so generous in giving it to him, they were certain that it was Lord Zuo's doing.

A rare and precious ancient medicinal herb—who wouldn't be envious?

However, Elder Ding's covetousness was not for the purpose of possessing it, but rather for the desire to acquire these extinct spiritual herbs and try those lost ancient alchemy formulas.

"Your Excellency Zuo, although Tianya Tower and even Xiling are now all yours..."

"Hey, wait a minute!" Chu Mingkong interrupted, "It's not mine, it belongs to the city lord."

"Isn't that the same?" Elder Ding muttered to himself, but outwardly affirmed:

"Yes, yes, yes... There are several elders in Tianya Tower who specialize in alchemy and are very interested in some ancient elixir formulas, but those extinct medicinal herbs have stumped them..."

"Does the 'them' you're referring to include Elder Ding?" Chu Mingkong asked, stroking his chin.

"Hehe." Elder Ding blushed and scratched the back of his head sheepishly, like a mischievous old man.

Chu Mingkong casually picked out some medicinal plants with extremely high cost performance (cheap) for him, but they were mostly for making Qi Gathering Pills, Rejuvenation Pills and the like. However, it could still satisfy his psychological need to "try out lost recipes".

Just like a weapon, no matter how ugly its appearance or how poor its performance, as long as it is unique and can shine, it has an irresistible charm for most men.

Elder Ding watched as Minister Zuo pulled out a handful of extinct medicinal herbs as if they were cabbages, and he was so astonished that he couldn't recover for a long time.

"These are the more common ones, you can take them to play with, that's all."

After giving his instructions, Chu Mingkong temporarily left Tianya Tower and returned to Qingxin Mansion to bring food to Zuo Qiuchi and Feng Ying.

The two women had just returned from outside. Chu Mingkong asked them where they had gone, and then learned that Zuo Qiuchi had taken Feng Ying to a brothel to listen to songs.

He was saddened that he wasn't called, but even if he had, Chu Mingkong didn't seem to have the time. He had been busy stir-frying the two mothers' cloaks all night.

I missed a chance for a brothel team-building activity between master and apprentice, which was regrettable but there was nothing I could do about it.

After chatting for a while, Chu Mingkong returned to the City Lord's Pavilion with food.

I was very tired last night and didn't eat anything this morning. I was starving by the afternoon.

When Chu Mingkong returned to his room, Princess Chu and Consort Wan didn't even have time to put on their undergarments. The two plump and beautiful women sat down at the table and began to eat heartily. Although they maintained an elegant manner, their appetites had increased considerably.

After they had almost finished eating, Chu Mingkong took out a spiritual herb. The moment the herb was taken out, a faint fragrance filled the room, and strange phenomena appeared in the room, with the wooden table and window frames sprouting and branching.

"What is this? Its medicinal power is so strong, I've never heard of anything like it!" Consort Wan exclaimed in surprise.

Princess Chu remained silent, staring blankly at the herb. She recognized it; a single stem bore two lotus blossoms, their hearts glistening with glistening sap. It was none other than the White Jade Jade Lotus with Twin Blossoms, though this one appeared to be much older than the one she had seen before.

This one was just replaced by Chu Mingkong. He used all the filial piety he had gathered from his two mothers during this period to exchange for this herb. It is several times older than the previous one. It can be said that a single lotus flower on it is more precious than the whole herb he gave to Xiao Fengnan before.

Chu Mingkong looked at the herb and inexplicably felt that it was quite peculiar, with a stem connecting two lotus flowers or something.

"This stem bears two lotuses, so it would be perfect for each of you, my two mothers, to have one lotus each. This medicine is also fitting for your sisterly relationship as twin lotuses."

You won't be able to absorb all the medicinal power in a short time, so absorb it slowly. Try to use the medicinal power to nourish your meridians and spiritual veins. It would be a waste to use it to enhance your cultivation. Once you've absorbed all the medicinal power, give the remaining residue to the elders below for them to use in alchemy."

Chu Mingkong gave various instructions on how to use it. Although the two beautiful women listened, they were somewhat absent-minded. The more he explained, the more imminent the parting seemed, and their mood became increasingly depressed.

"Mingkong, come out of this metal box."

As Princess Chu spoke, she walked up to him. Chu Mingkong had just climbed out when she hugged him, and she didn't forget to add a sentence to Consort Wan:

"I'll give you a hug in a little while."

Chu Mingkong chatted with the two of them until late at night, and they went to sleep together, without continuing the indulgence and absurdity of the previous night.

Nothing was said that night, and dawn was approaching.

Chu Mingkong quietly got up, prepared breakfast for his two mothers, returned to Qingxin Mansion, and called Zuo Qiuchi and Feng Ying to set off.

Chapter 276 Shameless

However, Fengying has now contracted Zuo Qiuchi's lazy dog ​​symptoms. Although he is perfectly conscious, he is lying on the tatami mat like a lazy bum.

Chu Mingkong arranged the departure time himself, without mentioning any rush to catch a flight. He climbed into bed and lay down between them, feeling as if he had left one soft, warm quilt and then entered another.

The embraces of the Princess of Chu and Consort Wan possess a unique maternal quality, offering a sense of security and blissful indulgence. Leaving them would leave him, as a child, feeling a deep sense of loss.

Without those unrestrained, passionate moments, Chu Mingkong received his mother's love and attention from the Princess Consort of Chu.

Even though he has strong arms and can shoulder many responsibilities, and can even provide support for the woman called his mother, he has grown up considerably compared to his tender and young childhood. However, sometimes, when the man's side is tired, the childlike side that has been hidden by growth will run out again, greedily enjoying the security in his mother's embrace, as if he has returned to that innocent and carefree time.

Chu Mingkong thought that perhaps the relationships around him had become excessively distorted, but the underlying principles should still be the same. Just like Chu Mingkong's attire when he was a child, a tall and sturdy outer layer of armor surrounded a child inside.

Do all the people around him have similar duality? Deep down, there lives a child who lacks a sense of security, a child from their own childhood. As they grow up, the naivety is transformed into a mature appearance and mindset.

Occasionally, the children inside would still want to come out for a moment to get some fresh air.

Xiao Zhi and Wan Hua's acceptance of the title "Baby's Mother" might not be out of indulgence, but rather a deep-seated vulnerability and longing for dependence. When that vulnerable side fades and the mature side returns, they will seek from the childlike Chu Mingkong the feeling of being needed and loved by a child.

Despite the changing roles, the elders and the younger generation still support and fulfill each other.

Are all the people around him like that?

Chu Mingkong touched Zuo Qiuchi's smooth cheek, disturbing her peace, and asked:

"Master, are you awake?"

Zuo Qiuchi was lying comfortably, her little apprentice still clinging to her. If only he didn't have a mouth! No matter how much she grumbled in her heart, Zuo Qiuchi would still respond to him, but with a touch of helplessness, she asked with her eyes closed:

"......What's up?"

"Don't you also want me to call you 'Baby Master' and treat you like a baby?"

"...?" Feng Ying opened his eyes and looked at Chu Mingkong with a puzzled expression.

Zuo Qiuchi paused for a moment, then asked seriously:

"Are you having an episode?"

It seems that Zuo Qiuchi's mind is not delicate enough, far inferior to my profound understanding and reflection on life.

Looking at Chu Mingkong's current state, Feng Ying guessed it was the "sage mode" he had mentioned. The sage mode was really sudden... Could it be that he had been cultivating in harmony with those two mothers all along?

"Mingkong, have you come up with some profound life lessons?" Fengying listened intently, preparing to write them down as part of his embarrassing past.

Chu Mingkong turned around and met Feng Ying's gaze. He sensed the intense curiosity in her eyes and his desire to share intensified. He couldn't wait to share his thoughts and insights about life with her.

Feng Ying let Chu Mingkong rest his head on her pink arm, almost pulling him into her embrace, and listened to him share his experiences. But behind Chu Mingkong's back, which he couldn't see, Feng Ying silently took out the viewing stone and recorded everything at that moment.

"Mingkong, I want to be treated like a baby. Come and hug me," Fengying said deliberately.

"I'm coming!"

Chu Mingkong, who had just been taken back into Zuo Qiuchi's arms, immediately turned around upon hearing Feng Ying's words, hugged her neck, and pressed his face against Feng Ying's jade-like face. Zuo Qiuchi, seeing her little apprentice run off like that, scolded Feng Ying with a "Hey!" but there was nothing else she could do.

Zuo Qiuchi really had no way to deal with his apprentice's state. He maintained a fairly high level of mature thinking, but in some ways he was incredibly childish, to the point that you wouldn't notice it unless you paid close attention.

I wonder how he will react after he regains consciousness this time.

Fengying asked again:

"Xiao Mingkong, all those feelings and reflections you just shared, it's just that you're not used to being away from your mother and want someone to comfort and cuddle you, right?"

Chu Mingkong now felt as if he were his own traitor, betraying his inner feelings. After a moment of deep thought, his small face became serious, and he nodded, saying:

"Hmm, it seems so."

"You usually seem so reckless and carefree, how come you can be so sentimental like a little girl, even wanting to be pampered? Are you like this all the time?" Feng Ying stroked his back, where what should have been defined back muscles were now just soft and smooth.

"It just suddenly occurred to me, I don't know why, maybe I used to envy Xiao Fengnan when he was a child because he was taken care of like that?"

Fengying kissed his forehead and continued to ask in a gentle, caring tone, like a loving older sister:

"Mingkong just asked your master if he wanted to be treated like a baby. Actually, he wanted to be treated like that, but he was too embarrassed to say it, so he asked your master that question, right?"

Lying beside him, Zuo Qiuchi was very dissatisfied with Feng Ying's "snatching of his disciple," but now he was enjoying imagining Chu Mingkong's reaction after he woke up.

This unethical master silently covered his mouth to suppress his laughter.

Chu Mingkong seemed lost in thought, feeling that this was not a matter to be discussed. How could a man of such strong character admit to something like this? But as he hesitated, he heard Feng Ying whisper in his ear:

"If you really want to act cute, I can let Prince Mingkong hug my chest~"

Chu Mingkong was now only thinking about crossing his arms, and immediately replied:

"I did."

"So that means Mingkong baby wants to act cute with Fengying mom, right?"

"Are you my mother?" Chu Mingkong asked, confused.

Feng Ying continued to guide him patiently, stating matter-of-factly:

"You said it yourself, 'Whoever feeds me is my mother,' but look at the little dumpling you're holding right now!"

It seems like something I said before... Chu Mingkong stared at the soft flesh in front of him and nodded: "It's Mother."

"Come tell me, Mingkong baby wants to talk to Fengying mom~"