Before Zhao Qinghuai left, Lin Ying made him a protective suit and an extremely sharp dagger.

The daggers were modified from that kitchen knife; there were two in total. Zhao Qinghuai kept one, and Lin Ying kept the other for herself.

The past two years have been uneventful, and Lin Ying wasn't sure if she was truly safe. Perhaps it was because Zhao Qinghuai was around that no one was bothering her. But she still needed to take basic precautions.

Zhao Qinghuai still left, leaving behind a lot of supplies that Lin Ying had prepared for him.

Lin Ying didn't feel anything was wrong about Zhao Qinghuai's departure. In Lin Ying's view, she was never the kind of person who needed to stand behind a man and be protected.

In Lin Ying's view, neither marriage nor love should be a shackle binding each other. Lin Ying herself lacked love since childhood, and she didn't have a particularly strong sense of patriotism. She also had her own life plans for the future. Therefore, she chose to focus her life on her family.

But this is her life plan, not Zhao Qinghuai's. Zhao Qinghuai shouldn't be influenced by her plans.

When one person makes concessions for another, the feelings between the two become impure.

Zhao Qinghuai loved his family very much, as evidenced by the fact that he gave her all of his salary. But Zhao Qinghuai was a soldier, and he had more important things to do. His neglect of his family stemmed from his dedication to the country.

In fact, there are countless people like Zhao Qinghuai. It is precisely because of their existence that people like Lin Ying, who love their own families, can live in peace.

Therefore, Lin Ying never felt that there was anything wrong with Zhao Qinghuai entrusting her with the heavy burden of the family. In fact, she not only handled it with ease, but also always took pride in Zhao Qinghuai's profession.

In the days after Zhao Qinghuai left, Lin Ying quickly adjusted herself and arranged everything at home in an orderly manner. She devoted more energy to raising her children and exploring the Five Elements Space.

Every morning, Lin Ying gets up early to prepare a nutritious breakfast for the children. Watching them eat with relish fills her heart with warmth. After breakfast, she helps Haoyu and Shuanzi review their lessons, patiently answering their questions. Lin Ying is deeply committed to her children's education, understanding its crucial importance for their future.

In raising Er Ya and Liu Zi, Lin Ying focused on cultivating their love for nature and life. She would take the two little ones to plant flowers and grass in the yard, teaching them how to distinguish different plants and observe their growth processes. At the same time, Lin Ying continued to teach them about herbs, letting them understand the medicinal value of these plants. Er Ya and Liu Zi were full of curiosity about this new knowledge, always listening attentively to Lin Ying's explanations with wide eyes, and occasionally asking some innocent and adorable questions.

During breaks from the children's studies, Lin Ying would enter the Five Elements Space to continue her research. She delved deeper into the mysteries of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, attempting to combine these theories with practical applications. She discovered that by utilizing the power of the Five Elements, she could create wondrous changes within the space. For example, she could use the power of the Wood element to promote plant growth, making the flowers, grasses, and trees in the space more lush; and she could use the power of the Water element to regulate the climate within the space, keeping the temperature and humidity at a suitable level.

As Lin Ying continued her exploration of the Five Elements Space, she discovered some mysterious areas hidden in the corners. These areas seemed to be sealed by some powerful force, and she couldn't enter them for the time being. But this didn't deter Lin Ying; instead, it fueled her even stronger desire to explore. She believed that as long as she kept trying, one day she would be able to break these seals and uncover the deeper secrets of the Five Elements Space.

Besides caring for her family and research space, Lin Ying also makes time to keep up with the outside world. Although Zhao Qinghuai has left, she remains constantly aware of the changing situation. She knows that the world is not peaceful, and new challenges and crises may arise at any time. Therefore, she continuously improves her abilities to prepare for potential difficulties.

Days passed, and the children thrived under Lin Ying's careful guidance. Haoyu achieved excellent academic results, and his martial arts skills also improved steadily, gradually demonstrating strength beyond his peers. Shuanzi became more sensible and hardworking, performing exceptionally well in both his studies and daily life. Er Ya and Liu Zi became more lively and cheerful, filled with enthusiasm and curiosity for everything around them.

Especially recently, after Haoyu and Shuanzi went to school, Lin Ying would take Er Ya and Liu Zi up the mountain, and she would also send Hu Zi and Niu Niu up the mountain.

They were already adult tigers, and Lin Ying didn't want to keep them in captivity, especially since she didn't want them to have cubs through inbreeding. This was also the reason why Lin Ying chose to stay.

Lin Ying delivered these two tigers herself, and unlike their mother, with whom she had only a nodding acquaintance and an "employment relationship," these two tigers treated her like family.

No matter how many times she went up the mountain, they were always there. It was the one time they appeared and protected her home.

From the moment they started coming over to the compound every night out of concern for the safety of their home, Lin Ying truly began to consider them her family. Therefore, she genuinely cared about them.

In fact, a large part of the reason why they chose to stay instead of going with the army was because of them.

Lin Ying wanted them to choose the lives they wanted to live.

So she took them up the mountain and let them find their own mates.

Whether they choose to live with their mates or return in the future, at least their lives will be without regrets. Of course, perhaps they don't even know what regret is. It's just that Lin Ying herself doesn't want to leave any regrets.

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