Seeing Chen Xuanba talking to her, Murong Wanwan, who was still having a high fever, was a bit surprised, and only then gathered some energy to ask, "Yes, Grandpa Chen, my name is Murong Wanwan. Do you know me?"

"Hehe, I don't know you, but I know the elders of your Murong Family!" Chen Xuanba chuckled, his voice carrying a note of kindness.

Upon hearing this, Murong Wanwan was a bit curious and asked, "The elders in my family? Grandpa Chen, who do you know from my family?"

"Hmm, in terms of relationship, she should be your grandaunt."

Chen Xuanba's eyes flashed with a hint of recollection, and he sighed with a complex expression.

"My grandaunt?"

Murmuring softly, Murong Wanwan's eyes slightly brightened, a sweet smile appeared on her pretty face, and she chirped happily, "Grandpa Chen, turns out you're my grandaunt's friend. No wonder I feel you're so kind!"

"Haha, you little girl, you really have a sweet mouth! Just like your grandaunt when she was young, so eloquent and lovable."

Chen Xuanba smiled slightly, then walked up to her, stretching out two fingers and gently massaging Murong Wanwan's forehead.

Upon seeing this, Murong Wanwan did not flinch. From his actions, she understood that Chen Xuanba was healing her, so she had no resistance and simply closed her eyes.

Murong Wanwan was right; Chen Xuanba was indeed treating her, and the effect was quick. After the massage of his two fingers, Murong Wanwan's high fever gradually subsided, and her body swiftly returned to normal, with her previously lethargic spirit becoming revitalized!

"Grandpa Chen, I feel much better now. Thank you for treating me." Murong Wanwan earnestly apologized to Chen Xuanba and even bowed gratefully.

"No need for such ceremony; the climate in this forest is cold and damp, and a tender girl like you can't endure such torture."

Chen Xuanba withdrew his hand, looking at Murong Wanwan with gentle eyes, sighed, and asked, "Your grandaunt, I presume, is no longer in this world, right?"

"Yes, she passed away before I was even born. I've never met her!" Murong Wanwan said.

"It's truly destiny's play..."

Chen Xuanba shook his head, a trace of sorrow appearing on his aged face, and looked at Murong Wanwan with a kind smile, saying, "Wanwan, I was friends with your grandaunt and your grandpa too, we were very close back in the day. If you don't mind, you can call me grandpa!"

"Of course, I'd love to!"

Upon hearing this, Murong Wanwan agreed happily, standing respectfully in front of Chen Xuanba, then knelt down, bowing her head to him, and said, "Wanwan greets Grandpa! May Grandpa be well!"

Murong Wanwan wasn't foolish; as the mentor of Ye Xuan, Chen Xuanba was a highly respected hermit. Even Wei Xiaosu, using special connections, couldn't find anything about his whereabouts, which indicates his extraordinary status.

And for such an immortal-like grand figure to let her call him grandpa, how could Murong Wanwan refuse? Not only did she not refuse, but she also climbed the ladder, directly acknowledging him as her grandpa!

Currently, the Murong Family is weak and eyed by predators, in a very dangerous situation. If at this time, she could establish a connection with Chen Xuanba, it would be like getting a powerful protector for the Murong Family, which would undoubtedly be highly beneficial! Such a highly advantageous deal, how could she turn it away?

Of course, aside from this relationship, even if Chen Xuanba brought no benefits, Murong Wanwan would still recognize this grandpa without hesitation!

For no other reason than to solidify her relationship with Ye Xuan. Imagine, as Ye Xuan's master, since she already acknowledges him as grandpa, wouldn't Chen Xuanba naturally help his adopted granddaughter?

"Wanwan girl, if you're calling me grandpa, don't be so formal! Quickly, get up."

Chen Xuanba hurriedly helped Murong Wanwan up, his face blooming with an amiable smile, saying, "Since you recognize me as your grandpa, then I, of course, accept you as my adopted granddaughter! From now on, you are Chen Xuanba's granddaughter, and no one can bully you!"

"Hehe, granddaughter Wanwan greets grandpa." Murong Wanwan chirped brightly.

"Ah, my good granddaughter, haha!"

Chen Xuanba laughed heartily, agreeing.

After the laughter subsided, he thought for a bit, retrieved an aquamarine jade pendant from his bosom, handed it to Murong Wanwan, and said, "Granddaughter Wanwan, this is a jade pendant I carved from a piece of glazed green jade when passing by Kunlun Mountain. It has the mystical effect of averting misfortune and nourishing the body! I'm giving it to you now as a meeting gift."

"Thank you, Grandpa!"

Murong Wanwan cheerfully shouted, promptly receiving the jade pendant, eagerly wearing it around her neck, and instantly growing attached to it.

Chen Xuanba smiled and nodded, his gaze towards Murong Wanwan growing increasingly gentle. Although it was the first meeting with her, he found he already liked this clever and lively little girl, and in the future, he would treat her like his own granddaughter.

"By the way, Grandpa, let me introduce you to some friends!"

Murong Wanwan hopped forward to introduce the remaining girls to Chen Xuanba.

She first pointed to Wei Xiaosu and said, "Grandpa, her name is Wei Xiaosu, she was Ye Xuan brother's little sister when he was young, and also my Sister Xiaosu!"

"Grandpa Chen, hello! I've heard much about you, Xuan often mentions you."

Wei Xiaosu's tone was somewhat respectful, appearing a bit tense in front of Chen Xuanba! After all, he's a figure even Dragon Soul couldn't find out about.

"Your name is Wei Xiaosu? Heh, if I'm not wrong, your grandfather should be Commander Wei Bangguo from Shangjing, right?" Chen Xuanba mildly smiled.

"Grandpa Chen, do you know my grandpa too?" Wei Xiaosu's eyes brightened, unable to restrain her question.

"I don't know your grandpa, but Commander Wei Bangguo's name is renowned." Chen Xuanba chuckled and said.

"Oh..."

Wei Xiaosu's eyes showed a hint of disappointment, though briefly, she quickly concealed it and smiled again, "It's our family's honor for Grandpa Chen to have heard of my grandpa! If he knew, he'd definitely be very pleased too."

"Haha! You little girl, you have such a sweet mouth like Wanwan." Chen Xuanba laughed.

Feeling a bit embarrassed as she was seen through, Wei Xiaosu blushed and lowered her head bashfully.

Next, Murong Wanwan introduced Zi Ye to Chen Xuanba. Unlike her usual cold demeanor towards others, Zi Ye displayed a very respectful attitude towards Chen Xuanba, placing herself in a junior position with much humility.

In her mind, Chen Xuanba was like a deep, unfathomable abyss, seemingly impossible to measure, as profound and mysterious as the vast ocean! Therefore, she dared not show the slightest disrespect.

But she was extremely puzzled internally, thinking, how could someone as dangerous as Ye Xuan have such a benevolent and sage-like master? The two seemed so vastly different! They don't look like a master and a pupil at all!

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