After picking, Yang Jin counted them carefully and found that there were twenty-three mature detoxification herbs.

He carefully placed the herbs into two specially made jade boxes, and picked up the box with more herbs, ready to hand it to Shen Yan beside him.

"No need, Brother Yang. I don't need this medicine. You can keep it for yourself." Shen Yan shook his head slightly and reached out to push the jade box back in front of Yang Jin.

However, Yang Jin said firmly: "Brother Shen, without your help this time, I am afraid it would be difficult for me to successfully collect so many detoxification herbs. Although these are not many, I still hope you can accept this gift."

After saying that, Yang Jin tightly grasped the jade box containing the detoxifying herbs and looked at Shen Yan with a firm gaze, as if telling him that he would never give up if he didn't accept it.

Seeing this, Shen Yan's eyes flashed with a smile. He understood Yang Jin's persistence and sincerity, so he stopped refusing and reached out to take the jade box. "Okay, Brother Yang, then I won't be polite. However, we are friends, and it is only right for us to help each other."

Yang Jin nodded, a pleased smile on his face. "Brother Shen, I feel relieved if you accept it..."

"It's just... now that the detoxifying herbs have been picked, I should go back to Rongcheng." Yang Jin's voice was slightly low, and his tone seemed to be mixed with attachment and reluctance that he himself did not even realize.

"Going back to Rongcheng? Haha, what a coincidence! I have been training in the mountains here for some time, and now I am preparing to return to the city to replenish supplies." Shen Yan laughed heartily.

"That's great, then can't we travel together? I wonder... where is Brother Shen's house? Is there a place to rest in Rongcheng?" Yang Jin asked happily.

"To be honest, I live in Kyoto, and this is my first time in Rongcheng..." Shen Yan replied with a smile.

"I see. If Brother Shen doesn't mind, you might as well stay at the Yang family for a while. That way I can show my hospitality as a host." Yang Jin invited sincerely.

"This... I'm afraid this will disturb your family?" Shen Yan looked a little hesitant, but he was secretly delighted in his heart.

"Brother Shen, please don't be so formal. My parents are both reasonable people. Besides, if it weren't for your help, how could I have obtained the antidote herb so smoothly? Morally and logically, you are not only my savior, but also my brother's benefactor." Yang Jin quickly waved his hands to explain.

"I am truly unworthy of your life-saving grace. It was just a small favor. But seeing that Brother Yang has invited me so kindly, I will bother you for a while after returning to Rongcheng." Shen Yan responded with a smile.

"No, no, it's no trouble at all!" Yang Jin also smiled happily.

Next, the two began to return along the same route.

"Brother Shen, you have been promoted to the level of military general. No wonder you are so powerful. I have only reached the level of military master." Yang Jin said with emotion.

"Brother Yang, you're too kind. In fact, you're already very impressive. You've already reached the 3-star martial artist level at such a young age." Shen Yan responded with a smile.

"I'm not young anymore. I'm 15 this year. And Brother Shen, just call me by my name. Calling me Brother Yang or Brother Yang sounds too unfamiliar." Yang Jin looked at Shen Yan seriously and said.

"Okay, then I'll call you Ajin from now on." Shen Yan said softly. But when he pronounced the word "Ajin", his tone was low and lingering, and his eyes became soft, as if he saw some deep feelings through this name.

When Yang Jin heard Shen Yan calling him Ah Jin, his heart felt as if something had hooked it, and it suddenly shrank, and his earlobes gradually turned red.

He lowered his head and uttered a soft "hmm" as a response.

The two continued to move forward, talking about their respective cultivation experiences and experiences in the martial arts world. Yang Jin discovered that although Shen Yan was not much older than him, he was thoughtful, insightful, and had a very deep understanding of martial arts.

This made him appreciate Shen Yan even more, and he couldn't help but feel more favorable towards him.

After two days of travel, they finally returned to Rongcheng.

Yang Jin brought Shen Yan back to the Yang family, but just as they arrived at the door of Yang's house, the gatekeeper saw Yang Jin's conflicted expression, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Yang Jin couldn't help but frowned, but didn't ask any more questions and walked in with Shen Yan.

Shen Yan looked at this scene and understood something in his heart. It seemed that the male protagonist had returned, and the Yang family should know about their life stories.

"Dad, I'm back." When Yang Jin saw Yang Zhi in the living room, his face showed joy and his pace quickened.

The other party looked at him with a complicated expression, "Jin'er, you're back."

Yang Jin did not notice his father's strange behavior. He walked to Yang Zhi excitedly and handed him the jade box containing the detoxifying herbs. "Dad, I found the detoxifying herbs! Thanks to the help of Brother Shen, I was able to find the herbs successfully."

Yang Zhi slowly stretched out his hand and carefully took the jade box. When his eyes fell on the detoxifying herb, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He stared at the jade box in his hand and asked softly, "Jin'er, is this really the detoxification herb?"

Yang Jin nodded vigorously and answered affirmatively: "Yes, Daddy, it's absolutely true!"

The stone in Yang Zhi's heart finally fell to the ground, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He murmured to himself, "Great, now your brother can be saved."

Then he raised his head and his eyes fell on Shen Yan, revealing a trace of sincere gratitude in his eyes.

Yang Zhi took a deep breath and said to Shen Yan in a serious and solemn tone: "From what Jin'er said, you helped him a lot this time. I, Yang Zhi, am deeply grateful for this."

Shen Yan raised his lips slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and humbly bowed his hands, responding: "Uncle Yang, you are too polite. This is just a trivial matter. It is my honor to fight side by side with Brother Yang and go through hardships together."

"Dad, I invite Brother Shen to stay at home for a while. We can express our gratitude later. Let's deliver the medicine to Brother first." Yang Jin couldn't wait to interrupt their conversation, his eyes full of expectation and concern.

Yang Zhi nodded and agreed to Yang Zhi's proposal.

He knew that time was running out and any delay could endanger his son's life. He turned to Shen Yan and said in a more serious tone: "Mr. Shen, thank you again. If you are willing, please stay here temporarily. Our Yang family will definitely entertain you with the highest standards of courtesy."

Shen Yan smiled and nodded to show his acceptance.

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