Chapter 141

Chapter 141: Leaving the Family

Lin Xuanfeng believed he had an understanding of Zhou Luo.

Therefore, he did not think the other party would truly be this selfless and give out a Lifespan Pill.

That was the Lifespan Pill, something that countless Qi Refinement cultivators could yearn for but not obtain.

Even someone as significant as Lin Zhi Shou, a major figure in the family, could not get another Lifespan Pill from the family.

He did not think Zhou Luo was unaware of how precious this item was.

If that were the case, then he must have an ulterior motive.

What was his ulterior motive?

Lin Xuanfeng did not understand at that time.

But recently, he received news that the other party was refining a large amount of potion for sale.

This indicated that he was short of money.

Otherwise, according to his usual daily routine, he would not have spent so much time refining potion.

But why was he short of money?

Lin Xuanfeng did not think a few body refinement materials could bankrupt him.

Whether it was the family rewards, rewards from the Immortal Sect, or the betrothal gifts from various parties at the wedding, it was enough to give him abundant wealth.

Regarding this information, Lin Xuanfeng suddenly thought of one possibility.

He wanted to leave the family.

Yes, only leaving the family could explain why he was so short of money.

This made Lin Xuanfeng involuntarily recall the Wang Family disciple he had seen earlier at Lin Ze’s estate.

“No wonder Third Young Lady said she wanted to go on a journey in the secular world,” Lin Xuanfeng thought to himself.

It seemed that the three of them must have had some plan.

The family definitely would not allow Zhou Luo to leave easily, but with Third Young Lady Lin Xin acting as a guarantor, it was different.

This piqued Lin Xuanfeng’s interest.

He did not act rashly, just continued silently waiting for his guess to be verified.

…

One month later.

Lin Xi, who had been pregnant for ten months, finally reached the day of childbirth.

Zhou Luo stood at the door, waiting for the thirteenth child to be born.

“I hope this time it’s also a child with Sixth Grade spiritual roots,” Zhou Luo prayed inwardly.

Waah—

The next second, the clear sound of a baby’s cry came from inside.

At the same time, the system notification sound rang in his ears.

[Congratulations to the host on the birth of your thirteenth child. Obtained a seventy-year lifespan bonus!]

[As this child possesses a Fourth Grade spiritual root, the host gains twenty-five talent points!]

[Current aptitude: Ninth Grade (60/100)]

Holy crap!

A Fourth Grade spiritual root!

Zhou Luo almost cried out in shock.

He never imagined that he, with his Ninth Grade spiritual root, and Lin Xi, who possessed fifth-grade spiritual roots, would give birth to a Fourth Grade offspring.

Could there even be a genetic mutation?

Overwhelmed with shock and immense joy, Zhou Luo felt it deeply within.

Seeing the aptitude’s progress bar had surpassed halfway, he could almost picture the Eighth Grade spiritual root beckoning to him.

Creak—

The door opened. The midwife, a middle-aged woman, announced excitedly, "Congratulations, Master Zhou! It’s a boy with a Fourth Grade spiritual root!"

Hearing these words, the women gathered at the door shared in the happiness.

Zhou Luo, beaming, hurried into the room.

Lin Xi, pallid after childbirth, lay with her head turned towards the newborn boy beside her bed. A smile touched her eyes, radiant with the joy of first-time motherhood.

"Xi’er, you’ve worked hard," Zhou Luo said, walking to the bedside and gently clasping her slender, pale hand in both of his.

Lin Xi shook her head slightly, smiling. "Look, isn’t this little one adorable?"

Only then did Zhou Luo turn his attention to the infant.

The newborn’s skin was wrinkled as it cried loudly.

He picked up the little one who possessed sixth-grade spiritual roots, gazing down tenderly.

"You’ll be named Chang Le now, understand?"

The little one paid him no heed, crying nonstop as if announcing its arrival to the world.

Smiling, Zhou Luo settled the infant down and spoke some comforting words to Lin Xi, urging her to take care of herself.

That afternoon.

Lin Xin, his sister-in-law, paid a rare visit to Zhou Garden.

Carrying gifts, she came representing the main family to meet her sister’s child.

Though her visit was ostensibly a courtesy call, she carried an additional agenda.

Seated to the left in the main building’s side chamber, Lin Xin looked at Zhou Luo and inquired, "There are still two months left. Are you prepared?"

Zhou Luo chuckled lightly. "I am ready. The unknown is how you, Third Young Lady, intend for me to depart when the time comes?"

Given his current status and importance within the family, did they truly trust him to leave?

"I’ve already sought Father’s permission to venture into the secular world. You’ll accompany me, and when the time comes, we’ll slip away unnoticed," Lin Xin announced.

She had broached the matter with her father a month prior.

At the time, he hadn’t objected.

But Lin Xin specifically stated she only wished to visit a minor city under their governance and inspect the family enterprises along the way.

As for why she intended to bring Zhou Luo, she privately hoped his guidance might help her break through to becoming a top-level Pill Master during the journey.

That’s right.

To secure this excursion, Lin Xin deliberately claimed she was on the verge of reaching top-level Pill Master status, framing the trip as a means to clear her mind and seek a breakthrough opportunity.

Upon hearing these words, Lin Tian Xiong didn’t dare obstruct her.

After all, it was within the family’s jurisdiction; surely nothing could go wrong.

Furthermore, worldly experience was beneficial for honing skills and broadening perspectives.

Many families, even prestigious Immortal Sects, encouraged their disciples to undertake such journeys.

Thus, Lin Tian Xiong finally consented.

Nevertheless, he insisted on assigning an elder as a chaperone.

Lin Xin planned to devise a way to escape unnoticed once they reached their destination.

With the sky high and the emperor far away, the family would have little recourse then.

"And Miss Wang?" Zhou Luo inquired after listening.

With the Wang Family exercising such strict control over Wang Yu Wei, would they truly release her so easily?

Lin Xin declared confidently, "I’ve delivered a message to the Wang Family head. We’ll pick her up when we depart."

The Wang Family head was indeed reluctant to let Wang Yu Wei travel alone. However, with Third Young Lady of the Lin Family, Lin Xin, acting as her supervisor, it seemed permissible.

Lin Xin knew about Wang Yu Wei’s mother and understood the Wang Family wished to prevent her obtaining Bi Shui Dan.

This explained why Wang Yu Wei had never disclosed her dealings with Zhou Luo to Lin Xin.

She was acutely aware that this concerned friend, prioritizing her safety, would absolutely forbid her from bringing Bi Shui Dan home.

With arrangements seemingly settled, Zhou Luo offered no further objections.

He just asked, "When do we leave?"

"Before the Spiritual Pill Conference," Lin Xin replied.

The conference would convene at the Lu Family compound, where Wang Yu Wei’s master, Wang Xian, would also attend.

This Wang Family elder posed the biggest obstacle to their excursion. Even with the family head’s blessing, he would likely find ways to impede them.

Hence, precise timing was crucial.

Their discussion concluded, Lin Xin took her leave.

In the ensuing days, Zhou Luo dedicated himself to practicing the Wind Moves Without a Trace movement technique, crafting spiritual symbols, and refining elixirs.

He even covertly purchased a substantial batch of materials for forming arrays through Xu Changsheng.

"After I depart, you must manage Zhou Garden well," Zhou Luo stated earnestly to Xu Changsheng in the main hall.

"Brother Zhou, rest assured. I shall never forget this kindness and will ensure Zhou Garden suffers no loss," Xu Changsheng vowed solemnly.

Zhou Luo gave a slight nod, producing two potion flasks. "This journey’s return date is unknown. This flask contains potions to suppress your poison—sufficient for two years."

"And this," he indicated the second flask, "is an antidote. If circumstances repeat what happened last time, administer it to my wives and children."

"Remember, this antidote is solely for them. Its existence must stay hidden from everyone."

"Should anyone ask, you must divulge nothing."

Containing a top-tier concoction capable of countering most poisons, discovery of this antidote would entangle Zhou Luo in significant complications.

That’s why he entrusted it to Xu Changsheng instead of Lin Xi—ensuring the family remained unaware.

Xu Changsheng sat upright, resolute in his gaze. "Brother Zhou, trust me. I understand what must be done."

Though unclear why secrecy around a mere antidote was critical, his heart was firm: no word would be revealed.

Two months later, just before their scheduled departure, Zhou Luo finally succeeded in refining his physical body to the Third Level of the Bear Body Refinement Technique.