In a thatched cottage in a peach orchard on the private back mountain of the Yu family in the capital, an old man with snow-white hair and withered skin sat on a bamboo chair watching the scene of several people meeting at the airport exit, and exclaimed, "This lad does have a handsome appearance."
"But it's so good to be young."
As he spoke, his eyes, which had been as murky as still water, suddenly became clear.
"Ah Zhan, I'm going into seclusion."
Emerging from the shadows was a hunched-over, seemingly over a hundred-year-old man who replied breathlessly, "Yes, Master."
The elderly man looked at the old man and sighed, "You've worked so hard."
After speaking, the old man, like a phantom, twisted and disappeared from the spot.
The old man also disappeared silently from the thatched hut.
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Along the way, Yu Ziqi, being extremely talkative, kept asking Shen Lang all sorts of questions.
They even asked Yu Tianxing and Yu Shizhong about Shen Lang's process of extending people's lives without any hesitation.
Fortunately, at the crucial moment, Yu Shizhong's cough interrupted the conversation.
Yu Ziqi realized that his question had gone too far, and awkwardly apologized to Shen Lang.
The convoy returned to Baiyun Villa, dropped off the group, and then dispersed.
Yu Xian'er was arm in arm with Shen Lang, with the three members of the Yu family—grandmother, grandmother, and grandson—standing beside them.
Two old men, Shuang'er, and others followed behind him.
After entering Baiyun Manor, Shuang'er and the Four Seasons Sisters were each called to the backyard by two old men.
Yu Xian'er whispered in Shen Lang's ear, "Husband, those two are the First Elder and Second Elder of the Yu family. They are Shuang'er's and Chunyu Xiayang Qiuye Dongxue's masters, respectively."
Shen Lang nodded without asking any further questions.
Upon entering the living room, Qin Shiya was wearing an apron and preparing dishes on the dining table.
Yu Xian'er gave her a meaningful look.
Qin Shiya smiled slightly and nodded to Yu Xian'er: "Sister Xian'er."
Then he turned and left.
At this moment, Yu Xian'er called out to her, "Shiya, let's eat together."
"Ah!" Qin Shiya was clearly surprised by Yu Xian'er's words. In her opinion, this was a family banquet of the Yu family, and she was just an outsider.
Yu Xian'er walked to Qin Shiya's side, personally untied her apron, then took her hand and whispered in her ear, "We're all family now, so don't be so polite."
Qin Shiya wasn't stupid, and naturally understood the meaning behind Yu Xian'er's words. Recalling their passionate encounter last night, she nodded with a slightly flushed face.
At the dinner table, neither the Yu family nor Shen Lang mentioned anything; they simply exchanged pleasantries.
Only Yu Ziqi kept complaining that he had never eaten Yu Xian'er's cooking.
After the meal, Yu Tianxing got up and called Shen Lang out.
Led by the maid, the two arrived at the study of Baiyun Manor.
In the antique-style room, lamps made of dragon oil illuminated the dark space.
Shen Lang did not rush to sit down, but instead pulled out the main seat for Yu Tianxing to sit down.
He then pulled up a chair and sat down beside Yu Tianxing with neither arrogance nor servility.
After the maid brought in the tea, she discreetly withdrew.
When only the two of them were left in the study, Yu Tianxing spoke up: "Xiao Shen, do you mind if I call you that?"
Shen Lang waved his hand and said, "I am a junior and your grandson-in-law, so whatever you call me, sir, is an affectionate term."
Yu Tianxing nodded in satisfaction, and a rare smile appeared on his face as he looked at Shen Lang: "You're very good, I like you very much."
Shen Lang smiled slightly and remained silent.
What he didn't know was that, apart from Shen Lang, Yu Tianxing had only ever smiled at two other people in his entire life.
One is Yu Tianxing's biological mother, and the other is Yu Xian'er.
Even when facing his wife, his expression remained as cold as ever for decades.
Out of respect for his elders, Shen Lang did not look at any information about Yu Tianxing.
He had a relatively high level of trust in the Yu family.
When Yu Xian'er investigated me, it was undoubtedly through the Yu family's methods.
If the Yu family really had any improper intentions towards him, he would probably have been captured and taken home by no fewer than ten Heaven-ranked experts from the Yu family long ago.
"I'm here today to ask you two things," Yu Tianxing said, taking a sip of light tea.
"Please ask, sir," Shen Lang said.
"The first thing is your attitude towards my Xian'er." Yu Tianxing said bluntly, "Although Xian'er took it upon herself to become your maid, I know that you are extraordinary and will surely have many wives and concubines in the future."
“But my Yu family is also a prominent family that has been passed down for thousands of years in the Yanhuang Kingdom. Xian’er can lose face, but my Yu family cannot.”
"So you must give Xian'er a proper status, which is also an explanation to my Yu family."
After listening, Shen Lang nodded and said, "Grandpa, you are right. I can assure you that no matter what, Xian'er will always be my legal wife."
These words were not spoken to intimidate the Yu family; they were entirely Shen Lang's own true thoughts.
Yu Tianxing nodded and continued, "In that case, when do you plan to marry Xian'er?"
"Huh?" Shen Lang was stunned.
Clearly, he had never considered this issue.
Although he was about to turn twenty-six, having lost his parents at a young age, he had never experienced being pressured into marriage, and the word "marriage" had never even crossed his mind.
Seeing Shen Lang's reaction, Yu Tianxing narrowed his eyes, changed the subject, and said, "What? Are you trying to fool this old man?"
Although Yu Tianxing did not reveal any of the aura of a Heaven-rank expert, the aura he carried alone made Shen Lang's hair stand on end in an instant.
Shen Lang smiled and shook his head, saying, "That's not it. It's just that my parents died when I was young, and I have no elders in my family. So I've never thought about marriage. It's just that you suddenly brought it up, sir, which has taken me a little by surprise."
After saying that, Shen Lang clasped his hands together and solemnly said, "But you can rest assured, old man, I will definitely marry Xian'er in a grand manner and give her a grand wedding that has never existed in this world before."
Yu Tianxing knew about Shen Lang's family background, and after hearing Shen Lang's explanation, he did not blame him.
Yu Tianxing said, "Since that's the case, then I'll arrange your marriage this time."
Shen Lang did not resist and nodded: "It would be best if the old man could help us."
There was a suspicion that he and Yu Xian'er had secretly pledged their lives to each other.
Now, the previous head of the Yu family, Yu Xian'er's grandfather, personally came to act as matchmaker for the two of them. It was the perfect thing for both of them.
This proves that the Yu family not only approves of him, but also approves of his marriage to Yu Xian'er.
Furthermore, after the engagement, this ancient martial arts family, which has been passed down for thousands of years, became Shen Lang's backer.
From then on, he was no longer alone, whether in the ancient martial arts world or the secular world.
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