"Guodong, come down today, I'm willing to be your woman!" Qin Li, overjoyed, looked at Zhang Guodong with tender affection and alluring charm, and took Zhang Guodong's large hand, trembling as she placed it on her ample breasts, her face flushed and tempting.
Just now, Zhang Guodong asked with a serious expression, "Are you willing to become a powerful plant cultivator and dedicate your life to this cause?"
Qin Lina was momentarily stunned, but after a moment she exclaimed excitedly, "I do!"
"Are Li Yun and Qingban also plant cultivators?"
At this moment, Qin Lina's feelings were beyond description; she burst into laughter through her tears, releasing her emotions in an explosive way.
Zhang Guodong nodded. He then explained briefly, "Xuan Qingban and Qingzhu are fellow disciples, she..."
"And what about you?"
“I don’t belong to any sect, but I’m quite close to Senior Sister Qinghui’s sect. We’re friends, not enemies. Li Yun started her cultivation more than half a year ago, with Xuan Qingban’s soul seed. Currently, Senior Sister Qingban and Qingzhu have the highest cultivation levels, followed by me, with Li Yun at the very back,” Zhang Guodong said in detail.
Now that you've decided to accept Qin Zaina, why not share some information with her?
"Currently, there are only four plant cultivators in our Peach Blossom Abode, and no one around knows about this. I'd like to take this opportunity to mention the ironclad rule of the plant cultivator world: plant cultivators cannot interfere with the order of mortals. They cannot let them know of the existence of the plant cultivator world. Therefore, once you join the ranks of plant cultivators, you must abide by this rule. You cannot tell even your closest relatives a single thing, otherwise it will bring great disaster!"
"I understand! I definitely won't say anything! No, I won't go anywhere!" Qin Lina immediately promised. She was affected by Zhang Guodong's stern expression. The thought that breaking the rules might bring disaster upon her family made her immediately abandon that idea.
Next, Zhang Guodong briefly explained some basic knowledge about plant cultivation to Qin Lina, who studied and took notes very diligently. For her, the plant cultivation world was a completely new and revered field. She was about to become a member, and her excitement was palpable.
One was eager to learn, and the other was willing to teach; that short hour seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.
When footsteps sounded outside the courtyard, Zhang Guodong finally came to his senses. He sighed inwardly, finally accepting Qin Lina's addition to the group. Of course, after several months together, Qin Lina seemed to be a good person with a good personality; having another person on his side would likely provide more strength in the future.
“I should take my leave now. Remember, this matter must not be revealed to outsiders. To become a plant cultivator, one must possess a demon seed. I have some ordinary demon seeds here. I’ll have my senior sister implant a soul seed in you later, and then you can come find me!” Zhang Guodong stood up to take his leave.
A man can't stay too long in a single woman's room. Especially since Qin Lina always looks at him with such intense lust, her eyes making his blood boil, and he's afraid he won't be able to resist taking her right there and then.
But Qin Lina was a remarkable woman; having navigated the complexities of society for many years, she possessed keen observation skills. Although Zhang Guodong agreed to let her join this line of work, promising longevity, he seemed somewhat resigned.
She decided to completely gain Zhang Guodong's trust. Becoming his woman seemed to be the most direct way. From her observation, Zhang Guodong was indeed a lecherous man, but his taste in women was quite sophisticated. She was willing to dedicate herself to this man she admired, but she was also worried that he might be interested in her looks.
After all, she had a very painful and unbearable experience, and felt inferior.
With a sharp bite, Qin Lina's face flushed red as she made a bold move.
Zhang Guodong practically fled the courtyard. It wasn't that he didn't want to taste the wildflower's eroticism; it was just that now wasn't the right time. When his right hand covered those full yet rounded breasts, his fingers reflexively squeezed, but he immediately came to his senses and awkwardly withdrew his groping hand.
How he longed to linger. To hold her hand a little longer. But Qin Lina couldn't hear the footsteps in the courtyard, though he could clearly tell who was coming. He frowned, then went out.
The visitor was taken aback when he saw a man come out of Qin Lina's room, but then he watched as Zhang Guodong left without saying goodbye.
Zhang Guodong did not like this person, who was Zhao Xifeng.
After walking a little further, Zhang Guodong heard Qin Lina's displeased voice: "You're not welcome here. I have a boyfriend! Please leave!"
So that's what happened. This woman actually came to be a matchmaker?
The woman hadn't been punished last time, and she had clearly forgotten where she was. A thought struck Zhang Guodong, and he summoned Erqing over.
Erqing is currently away. He's incredibly happy. Although the world outside is wonderful and can make it stronger, life outside is much freer.
Zhang Guodong gave a few instructions. Erqing let out a low howl and walked towards Qin Lina's courtyard.
Just then, Zhao Xifeng came out with a gloomy face. She was muttering to herself, "What's with the act of being so proper? Being undressed and thrown onto the bed is no different."
The woman had taken the initiative to act as a matchmaker; she came from a wealthy family in the village. After the match was made, they gave her a 20,000 yuan commission. Tempted by this large sum of money, Zhao Xifeng became restless again and repeatedly waited at the door to persuade them to stay.
But Qin Lina always gave her the cold shoulder. With her heart set on a more outstanding man, Zhang Guodong, she looked down on ordinary people even more. Especially after spending a long time at Taoyuan Xiaozhu, influenced by Li Yun, Qingzhu, and others, Qin Lina's mindset underwent a significant change.
She seemed to have transcended the mundane world. Already beautiful, she now attracted even more attention, especially the men, who were utterly astonished by her beauty. They eagerly inquired about her, and somehow managed to find out more.
"Roar!" Erqing roared as soon as he saw Zhao Xifeng and pounced on her.
Zhao Xifeng cried out "Oh my god!" and immediately stepped back, but lost her footing and fell down.
The outcome was predictable. Under the threat of Erqing's massive body and enormous fangs, Zhao Xifeng felt as if she had walked a path of life and death, as if years had passed. She felt that this enormous blue dog could swallow her whole in one gulp.
His face turned pale with fright, he was so scared he was stunned, and his pants got wet.
She didn't even know how she got back. When she came to her senses, she was slumped on the stone bridge. There was a new sign at the entrance to the thorny path: "Guard dogs, please do not trespass, or you will be responsible for the consequences."
Even if she had a few more lives, she wouldn't dare go in.
Zhang Guodong couldn't be bothered with a woman like that. After all, she was just an ordinary person, and from the same village at that. He'd teach her a lesson, and she probably wouldn't dare come here again. But if she didn't change her ways, Zhang Guodong wouldn't be so polite.
Qin Lina became one of the chosen cultivators, though her demon seed was only of ordinary quality. Of course, Zhang Guodong also only had ordinary demon seeds. The soul implantation went smoothly, personally overseen by Xuan Qingban. After its success, Zhang Guodong gave her a small black storage bag and fifty low-grade crystals, instructing her to use the crystals for cultivation.
After successfully implanting her soul, Qin Lina's heart underwent a tremendous change. Her heart was completely devoted to Zhang Guodong, and she obediently cultivated with Qingzhu.
With a hundred times the spiritual energy and the aid of crystals, Qin Lina's initial cultivation will be much faster.
However, as a result, Peach Blossom Abode suddenly became deserted, with only Zhang Guodong left idle.
"Well, this is good. Yuan Shuzhi wanted Peach Blossom Abode to have one more neighbor, which would make it much more lively. I didn't expect them all to go to cultivate!" Zhang Guodong said with a wry smile.
Thinking about it, it seems he's not exactly idle either. He still has to fulfill his promises to Liu Meigui and Bai Yin. However, not now. He needs to prepare.
"Teleportation array!"
Zhang Guodong thought of building a teleportation array. Since returning after receiving the Grand Elder's gift, he hadn't studied the teleportation array. But now that he was alone, it seemed like the perfect opportunity.
Without further ado, he called his parents and Zheng Le, and then chatted with Ye Yun and Xiang Chunyan for a while to ease his longing. Zhang Guodong sighed and went upstairs.
It's located far in the city, in the provincial villa district.
Zhang Zhengrong, Ye Cuihua, and the Zheng family elders were playing with the two children. The little ones are almost a year old and can now say "Mom," "Grandpa," "Grandma," "Grandpa on the other side," and "Grandma on the other side" quite fluently and clearly, but they just won't say "Dad."
The two little ones' understanding of their father has become blurred again. Zhang Guodong isn't a good father, so he sees them very little. And that's how things have turned out. Even his son and daughter have forgotten about him.
Even without Zhang Guodong, the "busy man," the Zhang and Zheng families are living happily together. The four elders of both families now look like they're in their thirties or forties, with completely black hair and more vigorous spirits and stamina than ever before, which greatly surprises the neighbors. As a result, the Zhang and Zheng families receive quite a few elderly men and women visiting every day.
Who doesn't crave the secret to longevity? Everyone longs for a long life, everyone hopes to turn back the clock. But now this example is right before our eyes, and people can't help but believe it.
It's said that even the current station director paid a visit, seemingly wanting to find out what was going on. But this secret couldn't be revealed. Zheng Tianfu, giving him face, sent some tea as a gift. He thus accepted the favor.
After all, to reach the position of head of a department, one is typically around fifty years old. This is the norm in Chinese officialdom; seniority is crucial and foreshadows the length of one's tenure, all determined by the passage of time. Decades pass like the same old day. Those who are meant to grow old have aged, and their energy naturally diminishes.
Could Zhang Guodong's tea be ordinary tea? Obviously not. With each batch of tea-processing sessions, Zhang Guodong's skills gradually improved, resulting in increasingly higher quality tea.
Both the Zhang and Zheng families usually drink this tea.
They've made so many friends. Even though the Zhang family elders came from the countryside, they no longer feel lonely or out of place.
It's worth mentioning that after much effort, the eldest son, Zhang Guozheng, and his sister-in-law, Huang Yi, are finally expecting a child. However, it's still very early, just over a month into the pregnancy.
Chengdu and the capital city of Xiqin Province are quite far apart. The Zhang family elders wanted to move there, but they couldn't bear to leave their two children, Zhang Xiaotong and Zhang Xiaowen. The two little ones were simply too adorable; neither of them wanted to part with them.
"That Guodong is really something, always staying at home. Now Xiaotong and Xiaowen don't even know what's wrong with their dad!" Mom Ye Cuihua complained after finishing the phone call.
This time, she wasn't just putting on a show for her in-laws; she was genuinely dissatisfied.
Although Zhang Guodong would occasionally come back, bringing some vegetables and staying overnight, he would always return to Taoyuan Xiaozhu the next day. Was that place really that nice? Or was there something else going on?
Ye Cuihua was taken aback; she needed to investigate secretly. She was extremely satisfied with her daughter-in-law. Not only had she given the Zhang family a son and a daughter, but she was also very filial. Where could one find such a good daughter-in-law?
Zhang Guodong is always away from home. This can't go on.
I've always heard that prolonged separation can cause problems in a young couple's relationship. Ye Cuihua is also worried about this.
"I think we should go to that Peach Blossom Abode and see what that kid is up to!" Ye Cuihua said in front of Zheng Tianfu and Mei Lan. This time, she decided not to cover for her son.
Zhang Guodong has angered many. If Zhang Guodong finds out, he'll probably be in big trouble. Actually, he spends two days a week with Zheng Le, though sometimes he's not home.
Although Mr. Zheng was easygoing, he was also worried about potential problems between his daughter and son-in-law. Therefore, he didn't object. In the past, he would have pushed things along. After all, a covert investigation, if Zhang Guodong were unhappy, would be a blow to their relationship.
Zhang Guodong, who was in seclusion researching teleportation arrays, would occasionally appear to relax, have a cup of tea, and then return to the Peach Blossom Spring space. He would repeat this process, living a carefree and leisurely life.
On this day, Zhang Guodong walked out in a good mood. He had understood about half of the "planetary teleportation array" given to him by the Grand Elder. He believed that if he had two more opportunities, he could definitely master the runes and then begin setting up the teleportation array.
This teleportation array doesn't travel very far, but it's enough for Earth.
With the teleportation array, a lot of time can be saved, and his whereabouts can be kept secret.
As soon as he stepped out, a flash of white light appeared before his eyes. The communication talisman had automatically jumped out of his storage bag and landed in Zhang Guodong's hand.
Zhang Guodong was slightly surprised. Focusing his attention, he saw it was a message from Liu Meigui, asking when she would pick them up from the mountain. Liu Meigui had initially thought that if Zhang Guodong went through with the deal, it would be quick, but unexpectedly, half a month had passed without any news. She was starting to get anxious.
"Getting impatient? But now is not the time to bring you out of the mountain. Two months later, after I have finished researching my teleportation array, that will be the time to bring you out!"
Zhang Guodong thought for a moment and replied. This communication talisman was indeed a useful item. Aside from not being able to penetrate the Peach Blossom Spring space, even a storage bag couldn't block it.
Using your spiritual sense to create the message and then sending it is much safer and simpler than making a phone call.
Liu Meigui hesitated for a moment, but then agreed.
Zhang Guodong smiled slightly and put away the communication talisman.
But soon, he looked towards the end of the private road leading to Taoyuan Xiaozhu. Three cars passed by Taoyuan Road and drove towards him.
A red sedan, a black Mercedes, and a Volkswagen Santana—Zhang Guodong slapped his forehead, suddenly feeling a little guilty.
The red car belongs to his wife, Zheng Le, and the black Mercedes was bought for his father. The fact that these two cars are together clearly indicates that his family has come to Taoyuan Xiaozhu to catch him from school! And the Volkswagen Santana in front is Fatty's car.
Zhang Guodong thought to himself, "This fat guy is really something, why didn't he give me a heads-up?" In fact, the fat guy was also caught up in a rush when he was conscripted for hard labor, so he didn't have a chance to warn anyone.
The first thing to do, however, was to quickly wake up Xuan Qingbo and the other two who were cultivating inside. If their parents saw them, that wouldn't be a problem. But with outsiders present, like the fat man's driver, they needed to be careful.
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