Chapter 996

Chapter 996: Not Missing This Opportunity for Soft Rice.

Three years later, Xu Fan slowly opened his eyes.

Time had accelerated for 13,000 years, and during this period, Xu Fan had been immersed in comprehending the Three Thousand Paths, achieving Quasi-Immortal perfection in all of them.

“With this level of mastery among Quasi-Immortals, I’ve reached the Grand Slam. Continuing with time acceleration would just be monotonous; I can only enter a state of emptiness and tranquility,” Xu Fan said as he slowly rose from the time acceleration world.

With a single step, he returned to his courtyard.

The sunlight was just right, and Xu Fan settled into a reclining chair to bask in the sun.

“Master, all the fallen disciples have been resurrected, and they’ve all joined the Blank Slate Business Association.”

“Under the guidance of the disciples from the Business World, the Blank Slate Business Association has monopolized 30% of the surrounding Immortal Realm’s low-end market.”

“It’s estimated that in another 380 years, each disciple will earn enough Immortal Jade to return to their peak state before their fall,” Grape reported.

“This business association is doing well. By the way, what’s my good grandson up to now?” Xu Fan nodded and asked.

“Han Feiyu is currently dedicating all his efforts to nurturing the Tree of All Things, aiming to cultivate it to Immortal-grade level,” Grape replied.

“Cultivating the Tree of All Things to Immortal-grade level requires an astronomical amount of Immortal Jade,” Xu Fan remarked.

“Han Feiyu has already invested at least 1.2 billion Immortal Jade into it, but it has only made the Tree of All Things slightly more lush without significant changes.”

“Based on predictions, Han Feiyu will need to continuously invest over 90 billion Immortal Jade to grow the Tree of All Things to Immortal-grade level,” Grape said.

“Let my good grandson know, so he can proceed with a plan and have some clarity in his mind,” Xu Fan casually instructed.

“Understood~”

At that moment, Xu Fan suddenly sensed a strange aura within the sect’s boundaries.

After a brief search, he discovered it was coming from a small boat on the giant lake outside the gate.

A gentle woman in a light yellow long dress was standing behind Wang Yulun.

“Grape, didn’t you notice her?” Xu Fan asked.

Suddenly, Grape started glitching, emitting a buzzing sound.

“Master, Grape has been restricted by a power higher than him,” Ti Zi’s voice chimed in.

“What about the woman on Wang Yulun’s lonely boat? Did you notice her?” Xu Fan asked again.

Once again, there was a buzzing sound, and Ti Zi also glitched.

“Well, it seems we’re dealing with a big shot we can’t afford to cross,” Xu Fan concluded from the situation.

With a single step, he arrived at the surface of the lake, near the lone boat.

Xu Fan walked on the lake surface and looked at the woman behind Wang Yulun, saying, “May I ask who this esteemed elder is and what relationship you have with my good brother?”

The woman gently turned her head to look at Xu Fan.

“You must be Xu Fan, Yulun’s Big Brother. Thank you for taking care of Yulun all these years,” the woman in the light yellow dress spoke softly, her eyes filled with the image of Wang Yulun.

“There’s no need to guess my identity; I am the Regent Princess of the Da Zhou Celestial Dynasty. I’ve come here simply to see Yulun.”

When she mentioned Yulun’s name, a peculiar emotion flickered in the Regent Princess’s expression.

“Greetings, Princess of the Celestial Dynasty,” Xu Fan said with a slight bow.

In his eyes, this was an exceptionally strong support. Although only his good brother could truly grasp it, by basking in his brother’s glory, he felt as if he was holding on to a strong support.

“This area of the Immortal Realm is beyond the control of the Da Zhou Celestial Dynasty, and there are some matters that are still inconvenient to intervene in.”

“The time ahead may require your help to take care of Yulun,” the woman said gently.

“That goes without saying. I have traveled this journey with Yulun from the lower realm; we have faced many storms together and are closer than family,” Xu Fan replied firmly.

At that moment, it seemed like a signal had been blocked, and the woman’s virtual image began to flicker before disappearing from the lone boat.

At this time, Wang Yulun appeared unaware of their conversation, completely focused on fishing.

“Did she leave?” After a long pause, Wang Yulun finally spoke.

“Yes, I thought she could hide her presence from you,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

“She certainly managed to stay hidden, but when you both spoke in an unclear manner, I could tell my second brother had come,” Wang Yulun sighed deeply.

“Since you knew he came, why didn’t you go to greet him?” Xu Fan asked curiously.

“To enjoy a soft life, I signed many unequal agreements, including one that prohibits me from speaking with any of my past confidantes, except for him and his sister, until she returns.”

After hearing this, Xu Fan felt a pang of sadness; his sister-in-law was keeping her husband tightly restricted, preventing him from even speaking to an old friend from his past life.

“What did you two talk about?” Wang Yulun suddenly asked with curiosity.

“She told me to take good care of you,” Xu Fan replied.

“When she stood behind me, some memories from my past life suddenly surfaced.”

“I never expected that after I died in my past life, that strong brother and sister could make it this far; my efforts were not in vain…” Wang Yulun’s tone bore a hint of relief.

“What happened back then…” Xu Fan became a bit gossipy.

“Nothing~”

“Big Brother Xu, do you still lack Immortal Jade? I thought since you’re enjoying the soft life, this little bit wouldn’t matter,” Wang Yulun suddenly raised his head and said.

“I do need it, but not to the point where you’d have to eat soft rice.”

“I appreciate your good intentions,” Xu Fan nodded with a smile.

At that moment, a cold voice broke the silence.

“Did the Regent Princess from Da Zhou just come by?” A woman’s virtual image appeared on the small boat.

“I didn’t talk to her,” Wang Yulun, who was still fishing, replied.

“I know; I’m here to offer you another contract.”

“One hundred billion Immortal Jade. From now on, you can only be with my sister and your cultivation partner in this life.”

“As for the others, I will help you sever the karmic ties. What do you say?” The woman’s virtual image suddenly expressed interest.

“Not interested,” Wang Yulun shook his head.

“Do you agree? I’ll give your good brother 100 billion Immortal Jade, and it’s highly likely that it will end up in your hands.”

“As long as your good brother nods, this 100 billion Immortal Jade will be yours,” the woman suddenly turned her gaze to Xu Fan.

“Senior, I don’t find this appealing either. I can’t let my good brother give up an entire forest for me,” Xu Fan said, maintaining a balanced tone.

“Then you’ve missed a chance to get rich,” the woman glanced at Xu Fan with regret before her figure dissipated into the heavens.

“Your sister-in-law certainly seems competent, always thinking about her sister,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

“Alas, I don’t know why, but I just feel that once her sister returns, my peaceful days will come to an end,” Wang Yulun said, putting away his fishing rod with a sigh.

“That’s about right. Once her sister is back, it seems like the two of us will have to be apart for a while,” Xu Fan said cheerfully.

For some reason, after arriving in the Immortal Realm, the fate surrounding his good brother seemed to grow ever stronger, and it could not be contained.