Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 602: Chapter 409: Annual Evaluation, Orange Level Traits! (Two-in-One)

"Which General?" Su Gongming asked with a displeased expression.

"Brother!" Su Fengye was still reluctant to say more.

"I am not only your brother but also the Patriarch of the Su Family! For both emotion and reason, shouldn’t I inquire?" Su Gongming took a step forward, speaking with strong momentum.

Su Fengye sighed and directly cupped his hands, saying, "Even without the Earth Core Fire liquid, I can definitely step into the Grandmaster Realm within two years—this is my promise to the family."

Su Gongming squinted his eyes, his tone somewhat cold, "Could this matter be related to that Demoness?!"

Upon hearing this, Su Fengye’s expression changed slightly, and he immediately said, "I haven’t seen Yan Xue for many years; this matter has nothing to do with her."

"Really?"

"Yes."

The atmosphere in the room became increasingly oppressive.

Su Gongming was silent for a few breaths, then suddenly asked, "Put aside the matter of the Earth Core Fire liquid for now; who was the woman you protected in front of everyone that day?!"

Su Fengye’s heart suddenly tightened.

He originally thought that with so much time having passed and no one in the family mentioning it, he should be able to relax a bit.

Unexpectedly, his own brother suddenly launched challenges today.

"I saw Master Qian Yuan in danger, so I went to assist him; as for that woman, I just saved her along the way..."

Su Fengye had already prepared an explanation in his mind, calmly making his case.

Regarding the matter of Su Qingqing, with Song Changming’s prior warning, he absolutely would not disclose it.

Su Gongming heard this, and after giving his younger brother a deep look, he finally withdrew his sharp gaze.

"Feng Ye, remember you have already married Xinyue; do not let her down. Explain this matter clearly when you return, don’t let her have any misunderstandings."

"I will..." Su Fengye lowered his eyelids and nodded.

Su Gongming didn’t pursue the matter further, watched Su Fengye leave, and his previously softened expression turned cold again.

He had watched Su Fengye grow up since childhood and understood Su Fengye better than anyone.

"Go and find out who that woman is."

...

In the Third District, Xiaohuang continuously circled around Song Changming, chirping non-stop.

With the end of the Black Obsidian Era, Xiaohuang had undergone quite substantial changes over the past six months.

Previously, its size was just slightly larger than a palm; within six months, it had grown to the size of a typical hawk, a growth far more rapid than in previous years.

It was not hard to guess that these changes, brought by the heavenly Black Obsidian, had accelerated Xiaohuang’s growth.

This growth was not just reflected in Xiaohuang’s size; its intelligence also showed a clear awakening.

Becoming more intelligent, it still couldn’t speak in the human tongue but had learned Human Race’s writing, able to communicate with people of Song Residence through gesturing with its claws.

Song Changming had known earlier that Black Obsidian could activate Demon Beast’s bloodlines.

Yet, the ability to evolve bloodlines and grow so intensely was something he had only seen in Xiaohuang.

At the moment, what Xiaohuang pesters Song Changming about is nothing other than the Great Demon Flesh he obtained.

Ordinary items rarely interest this little creature; only the Great Demon Flesh makes Xiaohuang particularly eager.

With a flip of his palm, Song Changming took out a cluster of Great Demon Blood, enveloped in Gang Qi, levitating above his palm.

He was never stingy with ’his own people’.

This includes the pet beasts he raised; although Great Demon Blood was precious to him, sharing some was no issue.

Seeing this, Xiaohuang happily flapped its wings, opened its mouth, and swallowed the entire cluster of Great Demon Blood.

Content, Xiaohuang landed on the stone table in the courtyard, squinting its eyes still the size of red beans, serenely digesting the intense Demon Power.

Song Changming too sat by the stone table, reached out, and playfully teased the slightly grown chick.

One could not deny that playing with the Little Yellow Chicken had a wonderful texture, of course, if only it didn’t peck him with that sharp beak.

Su Qingqing poured wine for Song Changming, continuing her maid duties as she had in the past, unchanged even after entering the army.

For some reason, being beside Song Changming brought her inner peace and tranquility.

She favored this tranquility most.

The June days had long lost the prior cold of the Black Obsidian Era; the daytime was unbearably hot, and only at night did the coolness bring some comfort.

"Have Su Family’s people come by these days?" Song Changming inquired.

"No." Su Qingqing shook her head.

Not only the people of the Su Family but even Su Fengye hadn’t dared to visit again during this time.

Song Changming nodded, maybe Su Fengye had already solved the potential trouble; all in all, as long as nothing happened, it was good.

"Young Master, I learned the zither from my mother; would you like to listen?" Su Qingqing evidently preferred not to discuss the Su Family topic further and changed the subject.

"Sure, I’d gladly listen." Song Changming smiled.

Su Qingqing was evidently prepared, ran excitedly into the house to fetch the guqin, and played music for Song Changming.

Although Song Changming hadn’t studied music much, he could tell Su Qingqing’s zither skills were quite impressive.

Having such mastery after only a few years of learning the zither, she truly possessed excellent talent.

"Sounds good."

Song Changming drank wine and listened to music, quietly awaiting midnight’s arrival.

Suddenly, Song Changming, with a single thought, opened his personal panel.

[Today’s Evaluation: A meaningful day, +1 to lifespan, temporary state gained ’Heaven Rewards Diligence’]

The information refreshed on the panel contained two entries.

This first entry was the daily mandatory evaluation update; Song Changming was accustomed to it and skipped it directly.