Anyway, it was He Maokun who was criticized and embarrassed, it had nothing to do with the Dongdan family.

"Hehe..." He Maokun paused for a moment, then quickly smiled ingratiatingly and said, "You're joking. Miss Danshi is beautiful and kind-hearted; how could she have such a wicked habit as eating children..."

"Children with delicate skin and tender flesh, fragrant and delicious, preferably under three years old, I wonder if any family has any?" Ji Fengyao interrupted him, deliberately playing along with Xi Que's teasing question.

He Maokun: "...!"

The Dongdan family members: "...!"

Little Thirteen in the Tower of Life: "!!!"

He stood up from the grass in the garden in an instant, and called out in a startled yet incredibly cute and ingratiating tone, "Master."

"Little Thirteen, be good. Master is just teasing them. Master won't eat children," Ji Fengyao said quietly, unable to suppress a smile.

This clever little baby actually took her words seriously!

"Pfft, hahaha... Miss Danshi was just teasing you. You all took it seriously. Look how scared you are!" Xique couldn't help but burst into laughter, not caring how ugly the faces of those present were.

"Stop fooling around," Dong Danzhanpeng said to Xique, though he was displeased but restrained.

Fearing that the Dongdan family would make things difficult for Xique later, Ji Fengyao smiled and said, "This young lady understands my feelings best. What's your name?"

"My name is..."

“Her name is Nianyao, and she is a newly recruited advisor of mine,” Dongdan Zhanpeng interrupted Xique, and pulled Xique to Ji Fengyao. He bowed politely to Ji Fengyao and said, “Nianyao has a very straightforward personality, which is very similar to mine. We get along very well, which is why I recruited her as my advisor as soon as we met. It seems that Miss Danshi thinks the same way as me.”

Ji Fengyao and Xi Que exchanged a glance and both slightly pursed their lips.

This person's shamelessness is truly astonishing.

“You have a good personality. Come visit me sometime,” Ji Fengyao said to the magpie behind her, ignoring Dong Danzhanpeng.

“Yes, Miss Alchemist,” Xique replied with a smile.

Immediately afterwards, Ji Fengyao said to He Maokun and the Second Elder, "Where is the courtyard you arranged for me and Shuiyue? I want to take Shuiyue there to rest. You can take your time to handle your family matters; I don't want to get involved."

Dongdan Yinxiang: "..."

Dealing with family matters also involves dealing with the relationship between Dongdan Shuiyue and Dongdan Yinxiang.

You've taken Dongdan Shuiyue away, so who will be dealt with?

Then all that's left is to deal with her, right?!

Dong Dan Yinxiang felt incredibly frustrated, but she knew she couldn't openly contradict or offend a fourth-level alchemist.

Otherwise, let alone those present.

Even her own father would abandon her for this fourth-tier alchemist who could create limitless value!

The Second Elder was delighted with Ji Fengyao's words, his mouth practically splitting into a grin. He immediately urged He Maokun in a condescending manner, "I'm asking you, Patriarch He. Where is the courtyard you arranged for the Alchemist and Shuiyue? Hurry up and take them there. Do you want to stand here and watch our Dongdan family make a fool of themselves?"

"Yes, yes, Miss Danshi, Miss Shuiyue, please come this way," He Maokun immediately bowed and led the way with a cheerful smile.

What's the point of looking at all that mess in the Dongdan family? Wouldn't it be better to spend that time currying favor with a master alchemist?

As soon as He Maokun left, He Nanhuai and He Nancai followed him.

People from Dongdan Jun's faction, knowing that Dongdan Shuiyue had a fourth-level alchemist by her side, stopped getting close to Dongdan Yinxiang.

Only Dongdan Yinxiang remained in the room, facing the Second Elder and the group from Dongdan King's faction.