Chapter 29
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Chapter 29: Homecoming
Zhou Luo’s top-quality Five Grains Pill brought considerable shock to those present.
Eventually, he scored twenty-one points.
Among seven Pill Masters, he ranked fourth, successfully securing the opportunity to study in the Qinyuan Sect.
Lin Zhi Shou was overjoyed.
The Lin Family hadn’t had anyone earn a chance to learn pill-making in an Immortal Sect for a long time.
After returning to Tian Xia Restaurant, he summoned Zhou Luo to his room.
"Good, good. You performed exceptionally well this time."
As Zhou Luo entered, Lin Zhi Shou, seated in a chair, wore an aged face blooming with smiles as he spoke incessantly.
"It’s all due to Uncle Shou’s excellent guidance," Zhou Luo replied modestly.
"I certainly didn’t teach you how to forge top-quality potions. Where did you learn it?" Lin Zhi Shou inquired.
Prepared for this, Zhou Luo answered earnestly, "When you had us study ancient pill-making texts, I happened upon the method. I never imagined succeeding in my first attempt today."
"Truly the first attempt?" Lin Zhi Shou fixed his gaze on him.
Without changing expression, Zhou Luo stated, "Yes, Uncle Shou. I wouldn’t dare deceive you."
"Fine, fine. What a studious child. No wonder you earned first place in the written examination. That Lin Nian won’t compare to you," Lin Zhi Shou mused with emotion.
Before Zhou Luo could respond, the cheerful elder declared, "Come, I’m treating you to a fine meal today. Order whatever you wish."
"Many thanks then, Uncle Shou," Zhou Luo smiled.
He’d heard that Tian Xia Restaurant’s supreme spirit cuisine held great benefits for cultivators.
Since the chance arose, he intended to make Lin Zhi Shou pay a substantial price.
At dinner, Lin Zhi Shou heaped ceaseless praise upon Zhou Luo’s talent, leaving Lin Nian fidgeting anxiously in his seat beside.
Zhou Luo, equally pleased, repeatedly toasted the elder.
The only minor flaw was this:
Admission to the Qingshan Sect still required a two-year wait.
Pill-making wasn’t the only skill filtering candidates; all major disciplines followed the same procedure.
Therefore, only after final selections concluded for all could students enter the Immortal Sect for their studies.
…
The next day, Lin Zhi Shou granted Zhou Luo one day off, giving him thirty spiritual stones to explore Panshi City at leisure.
Zhou Luo, however, lacked enthusiasm for sightseeing, having already sold his upper-level pills.
But since he was here, he figured he might as well look around.
Coincidentally, he encountered Wang Yu Wei on the street once more.
This time, Wang Yu Wei accompanied another young man, likely also a member of the Wang Family.
"Zhou Luo, we meet again," she called upon seeing him, her beautiful eyes sparkling with recognition.
"Exactly, what a coincidence." Zhou Luo laughed.
At this moment, the member of the Wang Family cupped his hands and said, "Wang Cheng Hao."
Zhou Luo nodded in acknowledgement.
"Zhou Luo, you’re here to buy something, right?" Wang Yu Wei suddenly spoke.
"Yes," Zhou Luo answered.
"Then let’s go together." Unexpectedly, Wang Yu Wei directly extended an invitation.
Zhou Luo looked at her, knowing she was still thinking about yesterday’s matter, and initially wanted to refuse.
But the look in her eyes clearly indicated she had something to tell him.
In the end, he still agreed.
While the three of them were strolling about, taking advantage of the moment Wang Cheng Hao was choosing some items, Wang Yu Wei subtly moved closer and asked in a low voice, "Why don’t you reconsider?"
"I’m just a lowly, live-in son-in-law," Zhou Luo replied with some helplessness.
"As long as you tell me, I can offer an exchange," Wang Yu Wei said, her eyes glancing towards Wang Cheng Hao.
"With what?"
Zhou Luo couldn’t help but size her up thoughtfully.
It seemed her spiritual roots should be good. It was unknown if she could give birth to a child with even higher qualifications.
"Information about the Immortal Sect," Wang Yu Wei said instead, her expression serious.
Hearing the words "Immortal Sect," Zhou Luo’s heart trembled, and his eyes also became filled with longing.
Before he could speak, Wang Yu Wei quickly added, "This is my second time studying within the Immortal Sect. So I know many things, including some that would be beneficial to you."
This exchange was indeed an attraction.
But Zhou Luo couldn’t simply trust her.
He thought it over and said, "I cannot give you the refinement method, but I can exchange Bi Shui Dan with you."
"Yu Wei, aren’t you going to buy anything?" Wang Cheng Hao suddenly looked over at them.
Wang Yu Wei smiled. "No need, you go ahead and buy."
Seizing the moment while Wang Cheng Hao went to pay, she nodded and said, "I want at least twenty Bi Shui Dan pills."
Twenty pills?
Zhou Luo’s eyelid twitched.
You dare to ask for quite a lot.
"Rest assured, that information will definitely be worth those potions," Wang Yu Wei declared confidently.
"Alright, it’s a deal," Zhou Luo finally did not refuse.
After all, refining Bi Shui Dan held no difficulty for him.
If he could use it to gain benefits from the Immortal Sect, it was completely worthwhile.
With the deal struck, Zhou Luo found an excuse to leave. He then went to purchase a large batch of herbs for refining Bi Shui Dan before returning to the inn.
A day later, he was finally ready to set off for home.
…
Seven days later, Zhou Luo once again saw the colossal city of Maple Leaf City.
As the flying boat landed, he headed straight for the courtyard.
"Brother Zhou?"
At that moment, a familiar voice called out to him.
Zhou Luo looked and saw it was Xu Changsheng.
But now, Xu Changsheng had lost an arm, his face was covered with stubble, and he carried an air of despondency.
"Brother Xu." Zhou Luo cupped his hands in greeting, his eyes flickering to the severed arm with a pang of guilt.
"I heard you went to the Spiritual Pill Conference. How did it go?" Xu Changsheng asked curiously.
"It was alright. Brother Xu… your injury…?" Zhou Luo hesitated.
Xu Changsheng gave a carefree laugh: "It’s no trouble. Just being able to stay with the family is enough for me."
"About what happened before… I truly had no other choice," Zhou Luo explained.
Unexpectedly, Xu Changsheng patted him on the shoulder: "I know. It’s fine. At least I kept my life."
After the brief conversation, Zhou Luo finally made his way back to the courtyard.
As soon as he entered, Zhou Luo announced cheerfully, "I’m back."
"Husband, you’re back!" Lin Yi Yi poked her head out first, her face adorned with the same sweet smile.
She hurried over and embraced him tightly: "Husband, I missed you so much."
Soon after, Lin Zi Er and Lin Fei Ying appeared one after another, coming to his side.
"Husband, you must be hungry. I’ll make you something to eat," Lin Fei Ying said, turning to head towards the kitchen.
Since giving birth, Lin Fei Ying had taken charge of the kitchen again; she seemed to harbor a peculiar passion for creating delicious food.
Lin Zi Er gazed at him, her pure face softening with affection.
"Where’s Qing Han?" Zhou Luo asked, puzzled upon noticing Lin Qing Han’s absence.
"Sister Qing Han is cultivating at the spiritual vein," Lin Yi Yi piped up, her voice slightly muffled.
"Aren’t you going to let go yet?" Zhou Luo chuckled lightly.
Only then did Lin Yi Yi release him and step aside. She grinned and asked, "Husband, have you been looking into your mirror every day?"
At this, Zhou Luo felt a wave of speechlessness.
"I did, of course I did," he replied, a faint smile playing on his lips.
In the dining room, savoring Lin Fei Ying’s culinary creations once more, Zhou Luo felt a wave of nostalgia wash over him.
This tasted far superior to those Vitality Pills or Five Grains Pills.
Indeed, while pursuing cultivation, some enjoyment was inevitable.
From Lin Yi Yi’s words, he also learned that Lin Lan would be giving birth in a while.
He was soon to have his sixth child.
That night, Zhou Luo was getting ready to sleep.
Lin Yi Yi pushed the door open, her brows and eyes curved in amusement. "Husband, sleeping alone tonight?"
Zhou Luo smiled faintly. "Come in."
"Well then, we’re coming in," Lin Yi Yi said.
"We?" Zhou Luo echoed in confusion, then saw Lin Fei Ying and Lin Zi Er follow Lin Yi Yi into the room as well.
Ah. Just returned, and it seems he’d be facing off against three women tonight.
