Chapter 449 Uncle and Nephew's Relationship

The Lü siblings carefully examined the young genius and found him to be imposing and exuding an aura of dominance, yet he did not inspire a sense of dread. Instead, he evoked a strange sense of closeness from the bottom of their hearts.

Truly outstanding!

The Lü siblings nodded gently, saying, "Young friend, there's no need for such formalities."

Seeing the two speaking so warmly, Wu Dongxiao felt a little relieved. After exchanging greetings, he approached Wu Shaogan and bowed, saying, "Uncle." He then naturally looked up and, sure enough, saw the handsome young man not far away. He waved and exclaimed, "Uncle Zhong! I'm out!"

This stark contrast in attitude left the Lü siblings somewhat bewildered.

Immediately, Zhong Cai, who had been diligently refining pills, turned around, gave Wu Dongxiao a bright smile, and called out, "Dongxiao, come and rest!"

Wu Shaogan then said, "Let's go."

The Lü siblings had a somewhat subtle feeling, as they sensed that Wu Douwang, Zhong Danwang, and their nephew had a rather... well, very deep relationship.

The group entered the bamboo hut one after another.

Zhong Cai was busy refining elixirs, her fingers flying across the paper as she put several medicinal herbs into the furnace.

Wu Shaogan sat down directly next to Zhong Cai.

Wu Dongxiao was a little further away from the two, but still about a few feet away.

After the Lü siblings entered, they skillfully found a slightly distant spot and sat cross-legged—this was originally to avoid disturbing Zhong Cai's habit of casually tossing medicinal herbs to mark her territory.

At this moment, they all felt a little strange seeing Wu Dongxiao standing quite close.

The next moment, Zhong Cai raised his hand, and Wu Dongxiao also raised his hand.

Then Wu Dongxiao put a healing pill into his mouth.

The brother and sister understood.

It turned out that it was Zhong Danwang who was delivering medicine to Wu Xiaoyou.

It's just... that series of movements was just too smooth.

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What the Lü siblings didn't know was that, despite Zhong Cai's proficiency, he wasn't the only one who was so skilled.

Wu Dongxiao's close friends and relatives... were all quite familiar with it.

Just like before, if Zhong Cai was so busy that she didn't even have time to take out the pills, then Wu Shaogan would be the one to throw them out.

As for why he's so skilled?

That's naturally because Wu Dongxiao often used up all his pills during his training.

The most skilled of them all was Xuan Bing, who often accompanied Wu Dongxiao on his training.

Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan's conversation... was mainly due to the uncle and nephew exchanging ideas.

Every time Wu Dongxiao was instructed by Wu Shaogan, he would always be exhausted after a fierce battle. When he went to take out pills to heal his injuries or replenish his supplies, he could not find any three or four times out of five. Then, Wu Dongxiao realized that he would forget about them after using them. Only when he was about to make plans for the next trip would his senior brother remind him and urge him to make preparations quickly.

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Wu Dongxiao quickly regulated his breathing a few times, then let the medicine work on its own to soothe the minor injuries—his injuries were actually not serious.

He quickly rummaged around in his mustard seed ring and pulled out a mustard seed pouch.

Then, Wu Dongxiao took out a level seven Qionghua grass from his mustard seed bag.

"Uncle Zhong, I remember you mentioned that this grass was missing. Do you want me to make sure I took the wrong one?"

Zhong Cai was casually tossing new medicinal herbs into the alchemy furnace.

At this moment, while he was using hand seals to manipulate the medicinal properties to blend together, he was looking into Wu Dongxiao's hand.

Zhong Cai raised her eyebrows and said, "That's right, you found it quite accurately."

Wu Dongxiao chuckled, handed the medicinal herbs to Zhong Cai... then to Wu Shaogan, and said readily, "Then I'll give them to Uncle Zhong!"

Wu Shaogan accepted the money on Zhong Cai's behalf without any hesitation.

Wu Dongxiao was in a good mood. He took out another bright red fruit and handed it to Wu Shaogan, saying, "Uncle! I remember Uncle Zhong likes to eat this. He's busy right now, so you can have it..."

Considering his image, he didn't finish his sentence.

Wu Shaogan revealed a satisfied look, nodded to Wu Dongxiao, took the fruit, and lightly scratched it with his finger—no one knows how he did it, but a small plate suddenly appeared in his palm, containing the cut fruit. He then took a thin skewer and used it to pick up pieces of fruit one by one, feeding them to Zhong Cai's mouth.

Zhong Cai happily ate the fruit, first saying to Wu Shaogan, "Old Wu, the fruit you gave me is really delicious!" Then, glancing at Wu Dongxiao, she exclaimed joyfully, "You've come to the right place this time!"

Wu Dongxiao laughed along, not minding at all that he was always in the back of the line.

The Lü siblings standing nearby: "..."

Although I didn't know what to say, I couldn't help but take a few more glances.

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After giving one fruit, Wu Dongxiao then brought out a small tree he had dug up, which was covered with these fruits, and gave it to Zhong Cai as well, which was accepted by Wu Shaogan on his behalf.

But that's not all.

He then took out three more relatively rare medicinal herbs, all of which were grade seven, and gave them all to Zhong Cai.

Zhong Wufu still didn't stand on ceremony.

In fact, every time this kid returned from his training trip, if he had amassed a large amount of resources, he would bring Zhong Cai some relatively hard-to-obtain medicinal herbs while paying off his debts and incurring new debts.

But he never brought anything for Wu Shaogan.

Perhaps Wu Shaogan really did appear to be so "desireless" that even his own nephew didn't know what to give him to please him... Wait, no!

While pondering this question, Wu Dongxiao, who was worried about his uncle at the time, quickly realized what was going on.

If you want to please his uncle, what's a better way than giving him gifts?

As long as Uncle Zhong is treated with filial piety, Uncle will be very satisfied.

Even if he doesn't give anything to his uncle, Uncle Zhong won't think he's neglecting his uncle, because Uncle Zhong knows very well that he's a bit timid when facing his uncle. So, just by looking at the amount of resources he gives Uncle Zhong each time, Uncle Zhong can tell that it must include his uncle's share.

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After emptying the mustard seed bag that had been deliberately left out, Wu Dongxiao remained still.

Zhong Cai had already happily finished the plate of fruit, but at this moment she turned her back on him and was no longer smiling happily. She even instructed him: "If you can understand it, then keep reading. If you can't understand it, then go play with your uncle."

Wu Dongxiao: "Oh."

Although he is very willing to listen to Uncle Zhong, it seems that the so-called "playing" with his uncle... could it just mean that his uncle is "instructing" him?

No, no.

He's been exhausted for almost a month now.

Tired as soon as he said he was tired, Wu Dongxiao lay down on his side and fell asleep.

Zhong Cai glanced in that direction.

[Old Wu, this is the first time I've known Dongxiao can fall asleep instantly, he's practically snoring!]

Wu Shaogan suppressed a laugh and replied telepathically.

Because I wasn't asleep at all.

Zhong Cai was startled and quickly turned his gaze to the alchemy furnace, otherwise he would have burst out laughing.

That brat.

Wu Shaogan smiled as he watched Zhong Cai busy herself.

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Wu Dongxiao was quite good at making friends, and since the Lü siblings were already very close to him, the group quickly became friends in a short period of time.

The brother and sister were generous in passing on their combat experience, and Wu Dongxiao learned a great deal. So when he sensed that these two Spirit Transformation cultivators might need a certain treasure, he would probe them... The Lü siblings understood and took the initiative to ask.

Then, the two parties began to make a deal.

The Lü siblings had some savings, and since Wu Dongxiao offered them all at "friendship prices," they were able to exchange them smoothly.

Wu Dongxiao carefully put the black stone away.

After the brother and sister leave, he should take stock of his resources, pay off his debts, and use whatever can be used to offset other debts.

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After Zhong Cai refined the Nirvana Pill and traded it with the Lü siblings, the two siblings knew they could no longer shamelessly place any more orders. Standing there would only delay the uncle and nephew's time together, so they got up and took their leave.

After everyone left, Wu Dongxiao finally let out a breath, looking much more relaxed than before.

As Zhong Cai cleared the impurities from the alchemy furnace, she glanced at him sideways and chuckled, "Now you're relaxed, not keeping up the act anymore?"

Wu Dongxiao chuckled, "There's no need to be so concerned about appearances in front of my two uncles."

Then, he jumped up again and began to rummage through the mustard bag.

Wu Shaogan took it, counted it, and said, "It's still a little short."

Wu Dongxiao naturally knew this, and quickly brought out several other resources of similar value for his two uncles to choose from.

Zhong Cai, resting her chin on her hand, rummaged through the resources and said with a smile, "Dong Xiao has struck it rich this time?"

Wu Dongxiao's expression became somewhat subtle, but he didn't say anything more.

Zhong Cai's lips twitched slightly: "You've been ripping people off?"

He suddenly remembered the collapse sound he had heard at the cave entrance before. Now, looking at it again, the once quite ancient cave entrance was now just a pile of rocks, and it didn't look like a proper cave at all.

They look kind of pitiful...

Zhong Cai couldn't help but ask, "What have you been doing? Did you cut down any pillars in the cave?"

Wu Dongxiao scratched his head, and finally said honestly, "I encountered the legacy of an ancient predecessor inside, which reached the Heavenly Realm, but it's only a fragment, so it can only be used for reference..."

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Before that, Wu Dongxiao had plundered some resources in the cave, but not much.

After that, he spent far more time on the trials of inheritance than before.

After finally completing the task, much of the inheritance had been eroded by the power of time and could no longer be seen as time passed.

Wu Dongxiao didn't lose anything.

But if it's not a huge profit... in his view, it's equivalent to a loss.

So, Wu Dongxiao made a concerted effort, pulled out his most treasured but ultimately useless item, and dug up the pillar of inheritance.

He recognized that the pillar itself was made from many ancient ores, which also contained a lot of medicine. He tried hard to find loopholes, and by a combination of guesswork and deduction, he actually managed to dig out quite a lot.

To his even greater surprise, a large amount of resources of various levels began to fall from the pillar into some unknown space!

Although the highest level among them is only level seven, it is speculated that if the inheritors who are undergoing the test fail, they will receive some resources as compensation so that they do not come for nothing...

Actually, it was a sign of the cave owner's kindness.

But after countless years, this space became unstable, and after Wu Dongxiao dug it out, it fell out on its own.

Wu Dongxiao got excited and dug the pillar even thinner.

Moreover, he discovered that there were other pillars in the cave, and he dug them all up as well!

The result was... just a few pieces of refining materials were dug up.

The gains were far less than when they dug up the pillars of heritage.

Even more tragically, after Wu Dongxiao broke those pillars, the cave began to shake!

Many rocks were teetering on the brink of collapse. Wu Dongxiao hurriedly gathered all the resources, not caring about anything else, and frantically fled the collapsed cave, running as fast as he could back!

The cave collapsed even faster during their escape. In order to ensure a safe escape, Wu Dongxiao released a damaged level seven puppet to help block the way.

And so, before Wu Dongxiao was finally able to escape from the cave, the level-seven puppet was completely destroyed, beyond repair, and had been swallowed up by the collapsed cave, making it extremely difficult to find again...

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Wu Dongxiao scratched his face: "That's the gist of it."

Zhong Cai looked at Wu Dongxiao, her feelings complicated.

Is this the protagonist's luck?

One side collapses, the other side is taken?

For the Feng family, what they really want is probably that Heavenly Inheritance.

However, perhaps due to the protagonist's luck, Dongxiao's strength is still far from that of Tongtian, and he also carries a suitable Tongtian inheritance. When he encounters other Tongtian inheritances, he only gets fragments, which does not affect his main cultivation technique.

Zhong Cai remained calm and smiled as usual, "It's alright, at least I wasn't seriously injured."

Wu Dongxiao scratched his face again.

Actually, there were quite a few internal injuries from being hit.

But it doesn't seem to be a serious injury.

He's used to it.

·

Zhong Cai continued cleaning the stove, while Wu Dongxiao, in front of his two uncles, laid out the resources he had received before tidying them up.

Among them were items that the couple had their eye on, which they then exchanged for one by one.

After Wu Dongxiao had finished packing, he said hesitantly, "Uncle Zhong, Uncle, I'm currently lacking in self-defense skills..."

Zhong Cai looked at him and asked with a smile, "And then?"

Wu Dongxiao cleared his throat and answered a question that seemed unrelated: "By the way, Uncle Zhong, wasn't it that the elder of the Feng family died at the hands of several armored warriors? Were they a new type of puppet? They were very powerful."

Zhong Cai stared at Wu Dongxiao.

Wu Dongxiao asked in a low voice, "Can that be exchanged?"

Zhong Cai replied with a half-smile, "It is possible to replace them, they are similar to puppets. However, as you have seen, each of them is comparable to the peak of Nirvana. Although their abilities are not always smooth, they can still unleash the power of the Nirvana level."

Wu Dongxiao understood that this was very expensive.

Sure enough, Zhong Cai said, "Each one is not cheap. Your uncle and I spent a lot of money to cultivate one. If you really want to exchange it, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you."

Wu Dongxiao said even more quietly, "I can write an IOU."

Zhong Cai chuckled: "If you're willing to be burdened with huge debts, then so be it." He suddenly raised his eyebrows, "But you're different from others. If you can't afford to buy, I can rent to you."

Wu Dongxiao honestly replied, "It's too fragile. I'd better spend more Xuan Stones."

Zhong Cai raised her hand, intending to pat Wu Dongxiao on the shoulder, but it was too far away.

Wu Shaogan had been quietly watching his lively and cheerful daughter, A Cai, but now that he saw her looking a little embarrassed, he simply reached out and grabbed her with a large palm strike.

He grabbed Wu Dongxiao's collar with his palm.

Wu Dongxiao's lips twitched, but he did not resist.

Then, he was directly pulled to sit next to Zhong Cai.

Zhong Cai turned slightly to the side and patted Wu Dongxiao's shoulder happily.

By the way, what was he planning to do again?

It seems like he's trying to comfort Dongxiao.

Everything is going smoothly now.

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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan no longer care about revealing the existence of Dao soldiers. However, unless asked in detail by close relatives, they will use them but will not take the initiative to explain.

Now, because Wu Dongxiao wanted it, Zhong Cai readily agreed.

However, there will definitely be a price quote.

It's also to urge the protagonist to work hard and improve himself!

Although he no longer has the complex interpersonal relationships of the original book, he is still under great pressure due to the pressure of debt, so he is still making rapid progress despite the pressure.

now……

New pressure is coming!

Zhong Cai said gently, "One statue for 500,000 high-grade Xuan stones."

Wu Dongxiao was taken aback.

……How many?

Five hundred thousand... top-grade?

so much!

Wu Dongxiao finally understood just how expensive it was when his Uncle Zhong mentioned it.

Upon closer reflection, it's not surprising. After all, it's extremely difficult for puppets to reach the peak of Nirvana. Therefore, most puppets on the market are actually only of the lower or middle grade of level eight, which is basically comparable to the early and middle stages of Nirvana.

Reaching the later stages is rare, let alone the peak.

It's quite normal for its price to reach the top level of that category.

If it were at an auction, the price would probably be even higher.

Wu Dongxiao took a deep breath.

He recalled that the Palace Master Jin's protector had not yet been formed. If he didn't have an eighth-level protection, his life would be in great danger.

Let's change it!

Wu Dongxiao gritted his teeth, took out a roll of paper, and quickly wrote down an IOU.

Then, he presented the IOU with both hands.

Looking at the number on the IOU, Zhong Cai couldn't help but laugh.

The handwriting was applied quite forcefully.

It seems like this time the pressure is immense.

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Zhong Cai didn't hesitate either, and with a wave of his hand, he released a full five dragon-armored soldiers!

They were all nurtured to the peak of Nirvana by him.

Each dragon-armored soldier exudes an extremely powerful aura.

Moreover, they are basically identical, and there is no difference at all—they are mass-produced, so there really is no difference.

Upon seeing it, Wu Dongxiao immediately stood up excitedly.

He's already signed the IOU, so he's determined to find someone he really likes!

So Wu Dongxiao began to walk past each of the dragon-armored soldiers, patting them on the shoulder as he passed.

at last……

All the selection process was nonsense; Wu Dongxiao simply chose the one in the very center based on his first impression.

Zhong Cai gave the Dragon Armor Soldier instructions, telling it to prioritize protecting Wu Dongxiao and to obey Wu Dongxiao's orders completely.

Then, he and Wu Shaogan exchanged a glance.

[What was that brat thinking, setting up a surveillance camera himself?]

Wu Shaogan smiled slightly.

It can't be found if it's in a different area.

However, despite saying that, both of them knew that if that brat caused any more trouble in the future, as long as they told him where they were, they wouldn't need to use the mirror to search or blindly look for him when they got there.

Once they reach that area, a simple mirror will reflect the location of the Dao soldiers and also reveal Wu Dongxiao's predicament.

Just follow the route shown in the mirror.

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After Wu Dongxiao put away his desired dragon armor weapon, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan put away the others.

Then, the group left the bamboo hut.

Zhong Cai took it into the ancient city and then released Qingyu.

"Let's go."

Wu Shaogan and Zhong Cai held hands and climbed onto Qingyu's back together.

Although Wu Dongxiao's Crimson Fire Phoenix had evolved into a Golden Fire Phoenix and its realm was approaching the seventh rank, it was still far inferior to Qingyu. There was no need to take it out now that they were traveling—otherwise, Qingyu would have to fly and wait the whole way, which would be even more troublesome.

So, Wu Dongxiao jumped onto Qingyu's back and sat cross-legged in a spot where he wouldn't disturb his two uncles' intimate moment.

Qingyu took off, and its speed was indeed very fast.

The Zhong and Wu couple nestled together.

Wu Dongxiao was watching from a distance.

...At times like these, he felt a little lost.

Alone and all alone.

It would have been great if my senior brother had come along this time.

After returning this time, my senior brother should have improved a lot in strength...

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Wu Dongxiao went back immediately after returning to the Lingxian Sect.

Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan headed straight for the new hall of the Temple of War, seeking an audience with Jiang Chongguang.

After arriving at the Temple of War Gods, Jiang Chongguang's combat power has increased by leaps and bounds thanks to the resources available there. Because he uses a wide variety of resources, his accumulation is also increasing. It shouldn't be long before he can attempt to reach the mid-stage of Nirvana.

During this period, he fought against many branch hall masters, defeated many hall masters in the early stage of Nirvana, and could fight against hall masters in the middle stage of Nirvana for a long time, and each time he lasted longer.

The sect leaders all love their sects, and with a new sect leader so dedicated, they are naturally willing to accompany him.

Moreover, few of these temple lords dislike fighting; they almost always accept challenges without hesitation!

Because of Jiang Chongguang's belligerence, the palace masters also felt that they were living a very pleasant life.

The palace masters were initially shocked by Jiang Chongguang's progress, but as time went on, they felt it was normal—after all, Jiang Chongguang was Wu Shaogan's master! If a disciple could produce such terrifying combat power, the master must also have some skills.

Many palace masters believed that if Jiang Chongguang were born in a top-tier continent, he would definitely be able to ascend to the Sky Ranking!

It's a bit of a shame now.

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Today, Jiang Chongguang happened to be away from a fight.

Upon hearing that his two disciples were requesting an audience, he readily opened the door.

Zhong Cai rushed in excitedly, shouting as she ran, "Master Jiang! Master Jiang! Old Wu and I have brought you a huge surprise! Look!"

Jiang Chongguang flashed forward and arrived just in time to see Zhong Cai running over.

Wu Shaogan also slipped away and ran alongside Zhong Cai.

The couple slammed on the brakes in front of Jiang Chongguang.

With a smug look on her face, Zhong Cai took out a small golden bell and presented it to Jiang Chongguang.

"Master Jiang, this is for you!"

"You'll never expect this!"