In the yard, the gentle woman turned her head and her bright eyes suddenly lit up, making the sky three points brighter.

As the breeze blew, her clothes fluttered gently, and she walked slowly, like a fairy walking in the spring breeze.

“I’m back…”

Her voice was very gentle, for fear that it was just a dream, and if she spoke louder, it would disturb the phantom.

As she got closer, she stretched out her white and tender little hand and touched the face of her beloved. The touch on her palm was real.

She smiled happily without saying much, but one could just feel the joy of having her longing soothed.

"Um."

Mr. Chen smiled and nodded, his expression extremely gentle. The two of them had been together for more than a hundred years. There hadn't been any earth-shattering love, but as long as he was by her side, he would be very satisfied.

"What about Qingping Valley?"

Luzhu learned that Chen Sheng played a significant role in the defense of Qingping Valley and could be described as a stabilizing force.

She was a sensible person, and although she hoped very much that Mr. Chen would come back, she had never made any unreasonable demands.

"With Shang Qu in charge, everything will be fine."

Chen Sheng assured Lu Zhu that she could rest assured, and at the end he emphasized, "If you don't leave now, you will stay in the medicine house forever."

These were his wife and children. During the last period of time, he had no intention of leaving. He just let the outside world be in turmoil and destroy the country, and he didn't want to care about it anymore.

Life is short and time waits for no one.

"real?"

After hearing this, Luzhu was very surprised, but a little hesitant, like a little child, very well-behaved and cute, but with a little childish greed.

In the increasingly turbulent situation, she knew that it would be difficult to keep Chen Sheng in the medicine house.

"real."

Mr. Chen affirmed.

This answer dispelled Luzhu's worries. Her eyes were full of light and she never doubted the falsity of Chen Sheng's words.

Because from the past to now, Mr. Chen has never deceived her.

The atmosphere was warm and harmonious. The two expressed their feelings in the yard. Luzhu untied her hairband, and her long hair flowed like mercury. She said, "Look, there is a white hair growing here."

She found a white hair, which was shiny and soft, but she felt a little sad.

This is a sign of blood and energy decline. At over 200 years old, his body functions are gradually declining.

Fortunately, she had taken the anti-aging elixir early on, so she still had a radiant appearance and didn't have to worry about looking old.

"Well, it's gone."

Mr. Chen admitted that one’s perspective would change. As Lu Zhu’s importance in his heart increased, he became more and more stunning.

He could also remain calm and accompany her to do some childish but happy things.

For example, he plucked out the white hair and patted her forehead, looking like he was taking credit for it.

"You are deceiving yourself."

Luzhu frowned her nose in dissatisfaction. Her white hair was gone, but the erosion of time on her body would never disappear.

"No, this is God using me to help you get rid of this worry."

Mr. Chen said from the bottom of his heart.

"How can there be someone as nice as you?"

Luzhu smiled again and murmured that she was extremely lucky in this life.

When she was practicing Taoism, she was taken care of by her teacher Fu Yunzi. She didn't have to worry about resources for her practice and was never bullied.

After the teacher left, Mr. Chen treated her very well, never let her suffer any grievances, and took care of her in everything.

This time the five major immortal sects attacked each other, and a large number of immortal sect cultivators were sent out to kill, but she was able to enjoy peace.

It’s not that the Immortal Sect doesn’t need her, but Chen Sheng has made instructions and doesn’t want her to be involved in the killing calamity.

"So what's the reward?"

Mr. Chen did not feel that he had given much. On the contrary, he gained more from Lu Zhu.

From my youth to now, because of her, many ordinary memories have become shining.

No matter how lonely the journey may be in the future, there will always be things worth remembering to help you pass the ruthless years.

"Hmph, let me cook you a meal. I am the elder of the outer sect of Baiyu Peak, the wife of Chen Sheng, and a master in the middle stage of the foundation building realm. You are the only one who can let me cook for you."

Lu Zhu raised her head proudly and listed a long list of titles, but it seemed that "wife of Mr. Chen" was the one she valued the most.

Her dream has always been to live a simple life with each other for the rest of their lives.

After twenty-five years of not seeing each other, and all that time, nothing could be more suitable than the comfort of a meal.

"Let me light the fire for you."

Mr. Chen squatted down and did not use any magic skills. Instead, he used the fire starter next to him to light the firewood.

“Wouldn’t that be too extravagant?”

Luzhu didn't want Chen Sheng to be tainted by the worldly world. This man should wear neat and clean clothes, stand in front of the many alchemists in the medicine house and talk freely, like a learned scholar.

But she was also a little happy. Chen Sheng, a top-notch second-level alchemist, was willing to bend down and do the rough work for her. The thought made her happy.

"No, I'd love to."

Mr. Chen shook his head. He had never been proud of his status and could do things both big and small.

In a sense, he deeply realized the nature of time. All lives are equal. In terms of life and death, there is no difference between big and small.

Add firewood and cook.

Under the red firelight, people's shadows swayed and their smiles were sweet, which was a beautiful picture in the world.

After half an hour of hard work, three hot dishes and a jar of rice were placed on the desk.

Mr. Chen worked hard and ate with a clear conscience. He ate with big mouthfuls and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

“How does it taste?”

Luzhu asked.

She hasn't cooked for a long time because her hands are so unfamiliar with it and she is afraid of disappointing people.

"The best in the world."

Mr. Chen gave a fair evaluation. Although the food and drink were simple, the peace of mind was better than any other romantic thing.

Although Luzhu knew that his praise was well-intentioned, she was still very happy and cheerful, without a trace of worry in her heart.

Afterwards, Mr. Chen went to the side hall.

"The Law Enforcement Hall is in urgent need of thousands of Bloodthirsty Pills for use in external wars."

"Tu Feng is seriously short of medicinal pills. Fellow Daoist Chen, please be generous and give us some more."

"Qinghai Peak needs 500 Qi Condensation Pills, no less."

…

Knowing that Mr. Chen was coming, the documents on the desk were placed here again.

Chen Sheng looked at them one by one, and they were all urging for the replenishment of elixirs. He couldn't help but say: "The situation is so difficult, we have to rely on coordination among all parties."

He knew that the current situation was very difficult. In such an environment, even if he had a grudge against Tu Feng in the past, he would not hesitate to help if he could.

However, the expenditure on elixirs must comply with procedures. At most, one should not appear to be so heartless and give some small gifts to appease people's hearts.

"Ask Master Youye the Alchemist to come over here."

After finishing his official business, Mr. Chen had to deal with some personal matters. He asked the servant outside to call Youye over.

"yes."

The servants outside the door did not dare to delay and left in a hurry.

"Elder, are you looking for me?"

"In recent years, the burden of the medicine house has been very heavy, and you have worked extremely hard."

What Chen Sheng saw was a middle-aged man. He remembered that they first met in the Discussion Hall. This young man was as gentle as jade and advised everyone to convince others with reason.

In the blink of an eye, Youye has reached middle age. It can only be said that time flies and is unforgiving.

It is a bit regrettable that this young man, after all, lacked a little bit of luck and failed at the threshold of becoming a second-level alchemist.

Maybe it's because he himself lacks a bit of sharpness and is unable to move forward.

However, his gentle personality makes him suitable for reconciling the four parties when doing things, especially when the various branches of the immortal sect are competing for resources and conflicts are acute.

During the time that Chen Sheng was in charge of the camp, You Ye was in charge of all the major and minor matters in the medicine house, and he did a good job.

"This is my duty. The one who has worked hard is the elder. He personally went to the front line and made great efforts to stabilize the southern part of the Immortal Sect."

You Ye did not dare to take such praise, he knew very well that he was able to coordinate the four parties because of Chen Sheng's support behind the scenes. It was also for the other party's sake that the various Taoist sects did not dare to jump too much. When there was a shortage of elixirs, they just complained a few words at most.

"I called you here at this time because I have something for you to do."

Chen Sheng knew how much merit he had made, but he only mentioned it briefly. He had other matters to attend to. Before he spoke, he specifically instructed, "Don't let Elder Luzhu know about this."

I see. Based on that woman's personality, I should think more about it.

"Please give your orders, Elder."

Youye said seriously.

"This is the recipe for the Turtle Snake Longevity Pill. I have used all the means I can to collect all the spiritual herbs."

The recipe in Chen Sheng's hand was obtained from Taoist Heng Yu. He also knew that it was very difficult to collect spiritual herbs, so he said, "If you have difficulties or it is impossible to do it, leave it to me."

The Turtle and Snake Longevity Pill is a pill that can extend one's life by thirty years. In the Foundation Establishment Stage, it is the highest level of longevity pill.

At least, Mr. Chen has not yet found a second-level elixir recipe that can prolong life further.

"The elder...is a man who values ​​friendship."

Youye didn't expect this to happen. He took the prescription and felt deeply moved.

If you think about it carefully, this elder of Yaolu is indeed a man who values ​​friendship and loyalty. Not to mention those close to him, he also gave honor and care to Xiao Daofeng, who had committed treason, in his later years.

For example, Tu Feng, who had a grudge with Chen Sheng, did not target him specifically over the expenses of elixirs. Every time he wrote back, he gave friendly encouragement to overcome the difficulties together.

"Everyone I know, I hope they can live happily, and you are no exception."

The longer Chen lived, the lonelier he felt. He hoped that some of his old friends, even those with whom he had a bad relationship, would not die.

Of course, those evil and disgusting guys are not included in this list.

"It's my pleasure."

You Ye thought of a lot in an instant. Although he failed to be promoted to a second-level alchemist, he already had a lot.

His own qualifications may not be very good, but he was able to control many resources only because he lived in an era when medicine was prosperous.

And all of this was created by Mr. Chen. He was extremely loyal and dedicated to such a person.

After a while, Mr. Chen walked out of the side hall.

…

"What's the matter?"

When Luzhu saw Youye being summoned, she became a little nervous, thinking that something had happened in the medicine house again.

If that happens, Mr. Chen will be too busy to settle down.

"Let Youye handle some coordination work on the cost of the elixirs."

Chen Sheng immediately understood Luzhu's hidden worries. It was not that Luzhu was not good at concealing her emotions. No one who could sit in the position of outer sect elder was stupid.

She just didn't have the habit of hiding her emotions in front of Mr. Chen.

"I see. We really can't delay the important matters."

Luzhu nodded with the grace of a leader, but in fact she was secretly happy that nothing unexpected happened and no one destroyed the tranquility.

All of a sudden, she put the matter behind her mind and said, "Do you remember the two white cranes that Mu Rufeng gave me?"

That year, Zhou Lie was trapped in the Yanping Mountains of the State of Cai. She and Chen Sheng rode a white crane to rescue him. Later, they went to Sijiu City and experienced many things.

She was very happy during that time. The fairy couple went down to the fairy city, traveled around famous mountains and rivers, and explored the secret caves.

"Of course, it's the end of life."

Mr. Chen will never forget the people and things that have been with him for a long time. The two white cranes have the power of running, so they are released on a mountain outside the medicine house, where they live freely and comfortably.

As time passed, he eventually died of old age and was buried on the spot.

"An egg was left to hatch."

Luzhu was very interested. There was a bird's nest on the "Crane Mountain". After she went there, she found an egg left there. She said, "I'll take you to see it."

As she spoke, she pulled Chen Sheng and came to Heshan.

There is indeed a bird's nest on the mountain, about ten feet wide, woven with the roots of magical herbs. It has a touch of brilliant charm and a bit of fragrance in its simplicity.

The bird's nest is very flat. In the center you can see a palm-sized bird egg, pure white and lustrous, without a trace of other colors.

"It's coming out."

Mr. Chen sensed that there was a vigorous life inside the bird egg. A baby bird stretched its body and groped for the barrier, trying to break through it.

"Wait and see..."

Luzhu brought a small stool, and she and Chen Sheng each took one, and waited quietly.

This scene looked somewhat funny. The two Foundation Establishment cultivators, who were 450 years old in total, were as innocent and bright as children, watching the birth of a chick.

But after a while, when I looked at it again, I did feel a deep sense of harmony and tranquility.

There is nothing more tender than this.

No!

“Crack…”

Perhaps within a stick of incense, the white and translucent bird egg shook a few times. After two or three breaths, something sharp pecked a crack out of it.

The crack became bigger and bigger, and finally broke open. On the half of the eggshell, a featherless baby bird opened its eyes and observed the vast world.

“So ugly.”

Luzhu took a look and muttered softly.

Newly born cranes do not have any of the agility and grace of mature cranes; they seem like two different species.

"After a while, it will look good."

Mr. Chen shared a piece of scientific knowledge: some lives become more beautiful as they grow older. A typical example is human babies, who are not very good-looking when they are just born.

“Flutter…”

The baby bird flapped its wings weakly. Without wind, it could not fly, but there was a rhythm of life in its wings.

It opened its eyes with innocent eyes, yet a little puzzled, as if things shouldn't be like this.

"What to feed?"

Luzhu's soft heart was touched and she held the baby bird in her palm, very carefully, for fear of hurting it.

"Give me some pills and water."

Chen Sheng dissolved a Qi Condensation Pill into the spiritual water, put the gourd mouth to the bird's beak, and began to feed it bit by bit.

Flutter! After three bowls of feeding, the chicks' strength and vitality became visibly stronger. When they flapped their wings, they finally had some strength and majesty.

Then, it was extremely affectionate towards Chen Sheng and Lu Zhu, constantly rubbing its little head against them.

"So good."

Luzhu touched the baby bird and said.

(End of this chapter)