Chapter 234 Reunion with Grandpa and Aunt
After hearing Zhong Cai praise Wu Shaogan, and then Wu Shaogan praise Zhong Cai, the Zhong family members understood the couple's status within the Azure Dragon organization.
They were constantly shocked, unable to imagine it no matter what.
After all, the Zhong family members had never even heard of people like Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan before, let alone had any contact with them!
My current feeling is like winning the lottery—unbelievable, yet incredibly exciting.
Everyone enjoyed the meal very much.
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After the meal, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan prepared to leave.
Zhong Guanlin asked in bewilderment, "It's getting late, why don't you stay here for the night?"
Zhong Cai waved her hand: "Let's not. Staying overnight will inevitably be discovered. Neither Lao Wu nor I like to be in the limelight, and we're too lazy to show our faces."
Zhong Guanlin's lips twitched: "Do you think your father's yard is a sieve?"
Zhong Cai casually replied, "Who knows? Just in case."
Zhong Guanlin was speechless.
Zhong Cai laughed heartily, jumped onto Wu Shaogan's back, and tossed a box each to his father and stepmother, saying, "Father can distribute the boxes as he sees fit, and stepmother can keep the ones as her private stash."
Wu Shaogan steadily supported Zhong Cai.
Then, everyone noticed that Wu Shaogan had vanished before their eyes in a flash, like a ghost disappearing into the night.
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The two figures quickly disappeared, their arrival and departure both fleeting.
Zhong Yun and Zhong Lan'er looked curiously at the box in their parents' hands.
I wonder what Sixth Brother and Brother-in-law gave us this time? Most likely, it was still elixirs.
Luo Fengxian looked at Zhong Guanlin, her beautiful eyes sparkling with a questioning gaze, clearly indicating that she would listen to her husband completely.
Since Zhong Cai said it was Luo Fengxian's private money, Zhong Guanlin certainly wouldn't covet it, but his wife's dependent attitude still made him feel very good.
Zhong Guanlin said nonchalantly, "Then let's show it to Yun'er and Lan'er."
Luo Fengxian remained compliant and took the initiative to open the box in her hand first.
In an instant, several small squares were exposed.
In each small compartment there is a pill, and in the slightly larger compartment there is a scroll of paper.
Luo Fengxian took out the paper roll, unfolded it, and looked at it—
She immediately handed the paper roll to Zhong Guanlin and quickly closed the box.
Seeing his wife's reaction, Zhong Guanlin's expression turned serious, and he quickly checked the note as well.
Upon seeing this, his mind was stirred.
Longevity Elixir!
There were longevity pills in the compartment! Two of them, of different grades!
Apart from the Longevity Pill, all other pills are suitable for Luo Fengxian's cultivation level.
Zhong Guanlin carefully opened his box and, sure enough, saw many compartments and a roll of paper.
The contents of the scroll were an introduction to various elixirs, along with a few words of explanation.
His box contained even more longevity pills, which were divided into different types of the same grade and different grades.
Those few words of instruction contained two things. First, it was a reminder that because the Longevity Pill was too precious, they had personally delivered it to him so that he could use it carefully and not let others discover it. Second, it indicated that if his family encountered any intractable trouble, but the couple was not in Canglong, they could seek help from Wu Dongxiao, but they should not disturb him easily.
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Zhong Guanlin and Luo Fengxian exchanged a glance, a tacit understanding between the couple.
The two men took out only a few pills for cultivation, showed them to their two children, and then carefully put the box away.
As for the Longevity Pill... I won't show it.
Don't even mention it.
If they are lucky enough to break through to the next level smoothly, the elixir will be kept and passed down from generation to generation.
If their lifespan is about to end, they will take the elixir to prolong their lives when no one is around.
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Zhong Yun and Zhong Lan'er noticed the subtlety of the situation and didn't ask to see the pills in the box again, assuming that they must be kept secret, so they didn't try to find out.
So the brother and sister only looked at the few cultivation pills for a moment before returning them to their parents.
They certainly won't tell anyone else that Sixth Brother and Brother-in-law are coming over for dinner tonight...
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan have boarded the flying boat again and are flying towards the direction where Xi Hu is.
They did indeed prepare a lot of life-extending pills; in fact, they prepared all the longevity pills they could get their hands on, based on the aptitudes of their relatives.
Moreover, the amounts given to the father, maternal grandfather, and aunt were all roughly the same.
If they can make good use of it, they have a great chance to cultivate their realm to the limit of their aptitude and potential. Even those with poor aptitude can continue to live with the help of pills after reaching the limit of their realm, although they can no longer break through.
They can live a very long time...
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Xiaolin Town is nestled in the mountains outside the town.
After years of development, although the West Tiger Garrison still has a station in Xiaolin Town, it has been moved to a valley, the surrounding dangers have been cleared, and various defensive formations have been set up.
The entire West Tiger Hunting Group has already formed a considerable force, with its leader, Sun Hu, being an Enlightened cultivator, and Sun Liu will obviously be able to achieve Enlightenment sooner or later as well.
The father and daughter have an extremely close relationship, which outsiders cannot sow discord between them. This ensures that there will be no internal strife within Xihu and that the successor will remain unshaken – it can only be Sun Liu.
Moreover, both father and daughter are skilled at business and each control a number of businesses.
The West Tiger Hunting Group is also full of talented people—after all, it has no shortage of high-level resources and has extensive channels. Even though it is still far inferior to many level four or five forces, its potential is obvious to the naked eye, and many young geniuses are willing to invest in it.
Some of the young talents who joined early, as long as they worked hard enough, almost all of them took up the position of hunting captain in the hunting party, and had a lot of people under their command.
As time went on, the internal rules of Xihu became increasingly strict, and its foundation became more and more solid.
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The flying boat landed silently in the distant mountains and forests.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan released Qinghui and rode on its back.
Although Qinghui's silver fur shimmered in the moonlight, after circulating its internal energy, the luster of its fur immediately dimmed, as if it had gathered the endless moonlight and was no longer conspicuous.
Qinghui sped along, and in no time, he had delivered the two to the rear of the camp.
Wu Shaogan put his arm around Zhong Cai and they easily slipped inside, quickly finding the residence of her maternal grandfather, Sun Hu.
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Sun Hu is handling internal affairs of the group.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in the corner.
Having survived countless trials and tribulations, Sun Hu quickly sensed the unfamiliar presence. He stood up warily, his fingers gripping several attack talismans, ready to strike at any moment!
Then he discovered that it was actually his grandson and his grandson-in-law!
Sun Hu walked over excitedly, his face full of joy: "Cai'er, Shaogan, what brings you here? Why didn't you write a letter sooner? Your grandfather could have made some preparations!"
Zhong Cai looked at the sprightly old man—strictly speaking, he wasn't old anymore, because his strength had broken through and he was radiant, making him look more than ten years younger. Judging from his appearance alone, he looked like a middle-aged man.
In an instant, Zhong Cai's face lit up with a smile, and she was in a great mood.
He said in a clear voice, "Grandpa! Plans can't keep up with changes!"
Sun Hu had already arrived and was now looking his grandson up and down, saying repeatedly, "Good! Good! My Cai'er has such a good demeanor!" He didn't overlook Wu Shaogan either, and also smiled, "Shaogan is very good too, his aura is stronger, he gave this old man quite a fright!"
Wu Shaogan also greeted him politely, "Grandpa, how have you been?"
Sun Hu laughed heartily: "All is well! All is well! Everyone is well!"
The grandfather and his grandson quickly found a place to sit down.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan squeezed into a soft couch, letting her maternal grandfather observe her condition carefully.
After confirming that his grandson and his wife were alright, Sun Hu asked again, "Are you out here for training?"
Zhong Cai chuckled, "Right! I figured since I was going out anyway, and this time I'd be gaining more experience, I probably wouldn't be able to communicate with my grandpa and aunt for a long time, so I just came back to check on them." He then suddenly asked, "Where's Aunt? Is she still at the camp?"
Sun Hu said, "I'll have her come over right away."
Zhong Cai agreed.
Sun Hu took out a talisman from his sleeve and poured a stream of profound energy into it.
Soon, the temperature on the talisman rose.
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Wu Shaogan recognized this talisman as a type of talisman that provides a prompt by raising the temperature.
In other words, with a pair of talismans, if one talisman increases the temperature, the other will do the same.
If the two parties who possess the talisman have made a prior agreement, then when the talisman heats up, they will let the other party know what they should do.
This talisman is only a level one talisman, and its range is limited to a radius of ten miles.
For the vast majority of cultivators, it's rather useless.
However, hunting groups like the West Tiger can still react and issue warnings once the group enters the mountains to hunt, unless they are only going through one or two mountains.
The current West Tiger base is located in a valley, which is not very large. Sun Liu's side should be able to sense the changes in the talisman.
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Zhong Cai thought for a moment, recalling the days when she and Old Wu would flip through talisman books together, and then asked with a smile, "Is this a Heart-Connecting Talisman? Grandpa, what was the secret code you and Aunt agreed on?"
Sun Hu wasn't surprised that his grandson would recognize it, and without keeping him in suspense, he said directly, "Your aunt and I both have several pairs of Heart-Connecting Talismans, and each pair has a different code. This pair is one of the ones we use specifically in the camp. The code is that as long as it's a reminder, your aunt must come to me as soon as possible, no matter when."
He smiled, but his tone became slightly serious again.
“The West Tiger base has developed to this point. Although your aunt and I have managed it carefully, there’s always a chance that some people might have ulterior motives. It’s better to be prepared. It’s easier to act secretly.” Sun Hu then looked at his grandson and granddaughter-in-law with a loving expression. “You two came over at night so quietly. You probably didn’t want to deal with anyone else, right?”
Zhong Cai immediately smiled brightly and said excitedly, "Grandpa understands me!"
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Although Zhong Cai originally planned to say a few words to her adoptive father and then leave, and catch up with her maternal grandfather, she ended up having a meal with him because they happened to be having a small gathering there.
Now that she's here with her maternal grandfather, Zhong Cai only wants to chat with him and her aunt, and she'll leave before dawn.
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Not long after, a very slight sound came from outside the door, and the door was gently pushed.
In another instant, a lithe and passionate figure flashed in and quickly closed the door.
The man was taken aback when he came in.
Clearly, she immediately spotted the grandmother and her grandchildren enjoying a harmonious time together!
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Zhong Cai immediately looked over and greeted them with a bright smile: "Auntie! Old Wu and I have come to see you!"
The person who has already entered, who else could it be but Sun Liu?
Sun Liu was already a valiant and dignified woman in the past. Now, she has more confidence and strength, and she controls more members of the West Tiger. She has a certain amount of power and is second only to one person in the West Tiger... Her aura is completely different from before.
The moment he appeared, he exuded a hint of domineering aura.
But when she heard Zhong Cai's greeting and saw Zhong Cai's appearance at that moment, her originally resolute yet anxious gaze softened instantly, becoming... well, not exactly tender and gentle, but certainly containing a lot of tenderness.
Sun Liu strode over, couldn't help but raise her hand to pat Zhong Cai's shoulder, then quickly withdrew it, and said joyfully, "Cai'er! It's Cai'er back! Your aunt has missed you so much!"
Zhong Cai looked up and said with a smile, "Old Wu and I are catching up with Grandpa. Aunt, why don't you come too! Join us!"
Sun Liu readily accepted good advice.
She quickly regained control of her emotions and tried her best to calm her agitated state, her voice no longer trembling.
However, Sun Liu's gaze lingered on Zhong Cai, as if she couldn't get enough of looking at her.
Their daughter, Cai'er, is his sister's child. She was already very outstanding at a young age, and now she has grown into an extraordinary young woman!
For a moment, Sun Liu's heart was surging with emotion. Even though she tried her best to suppress it, after taking a few more glances, she couldn't help but feel her heart pounding... She could only barely restrain herself from showing it too much.
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Zhong Cai let him look her over, and she also observed the other person's current appearance.
She still has a beautiful appearance, still has wheat-colored skin, and is still very fit.
Her demeanor and bearing are so much better than before; she truly deserves to be the female leader of the West Tiger Hunting Team!
mighty!
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Through their correspondence over the years, Zhong Cai actually learned about her aunt's situation through her maternal grandfather's writings.
Although Zhong Cai was of a very low generation... after all, Sun Hu only had a few relatives left, so he didn't hide anything about Sun Liu and himself from Zhong Cai, and even got some advice from Zhong Cai.
Especially those related to marriage.
For example, it was fine before, but now that Xihu has grown stronger and has an external ally like Zhong Cai who is connected to an eighth-level power, many people will definitely want to get on Xihu's good side.
Sun Hu himself had many people who wanted to give him beautiful women.
However, Sun Hu's reputation for being devoted to his wife was well-known. After someone tried to get close to him but was angrily driven away, other forces that wanted to associate with him all realized that Sun Hu would not marry again.
In order not to offend Sun Hu, they naturally abandoned Sun Hu's path.
Even if Sun Hu is gone, there's still Sun Liu, isn't there?
Sun Liu is more qualified and has more potential than Sun Hu. Although she is just an adopted daughter and not as close as Sun Hu and Zhong Cai, everyone knows that whenever Zhong Cai gives something to Sun Hu, Sun Liu is never left out!
Sun Hu himself regarded Sun Liu as his own daughter, and the two of them had relied on each other for many years.
Sun Hu has no intention of remarrying. Sun Liu herself is outstanding and has a close relationship with Zhong Cai. The next successor will not be anyone else but Sun Liu.
So, as long as he marries Sun Liu, the next generation of heirs of Xihu will definitely be Sun Liu's child!
Naturally, countless marriage proposals came in.
Sun Liu is incredibly popular.
Sun Hu had no objection to this, but he wouldn't make the decision himself; instead, he would let Sun Liu decide for himself.
Sun Liu had no opinion on whether or not to get married, and even did not reject marriage alliances. However, the marriage partner had to be someone whose power was acceptable to the West Tiger Hunting Group, and someone whom Sun Liu himself could also approve of.
However, after Sun Liu inquired about each of them, even those with suitable power and influence, none of them caught her eye, so she rejected them all.
Later, many talented young men were willing to join Xihu not only because they felt that Xihu's treatment was indeed very good, but also because they wanted to try to marry Sun Liu—after all, Sun Liu was outstanding in all aspects and was also a very special beauty!
Unfortunately, many talented young men, after being trained by Sun Liu, were completely devoid of any other thoughts. Those who were still persistent, however, were not noticed by Sun Liu and could only wait for the opportunity to develop feelings over time…
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To this day, Sun Liu is still single.
Although she has never been opposed to it, she just can't find a suitable one... She finally met someone who met a few of her requirements, but then other problems arose. More than ten years have passed, and she still hasn't found a single one who is suitable.
When Sun Hu wrote the letter, he also spoke to Zhong Cai in a humorous tone.
Zhong Cai also felt that... her aunt was a bit unlucky.
But when it comes to partners, compatibility is always the best. Let your aunt be picky; you can live a long time anyway. If you find one, accept it; if not, stay single.
Anyway, seeing his aunt like this, Zhong Cai still prioritizes his career.
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The grandfather and his grandchildren looked at each other, and seeing that they were all doing quite well, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhong Cai also told her aunt all the excuses she and Lao Wu had come up with for going on a training trip, and she also carefully explained some of the excuses that she had previously mentioned to her grandfather.
Sun Hu and Sun Liu were also somewhat worried after hearing this.
But they also have nothing to offer in terms of assistance, so all they can do is offer their concern.
Zhong Cai had already set an example with her adoptive father, and now she could talk endlessly about it, immediately copying everything that praised Lao Wu and Lao Wu praised her, determined to dispel her maternal grandfather and aunt's worries!
As expected, Sun Hu and Sun Liu soon showed the same shocked expression.
That's right, just like the Zhong family members, they never expected that Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan's strength would improve to such an extent!
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Yes, Kunyun City is still too far from Canglong Academy, and Kunyun City itself is too small—it is merely a low-level city.
Many messages do reach Kunyun City, but it often takes a long time and countless details are lost in the process.
Although Zhong Cai occasionally corresponded with her elders, she never boasted about her abilities in detail in her letters.
Therefore, Kunyun City had no idea about Zhong Caixuan's cultivation level, Danwang level, or Wu Shaogan's achievement of the Fusion Realm.
But after some time, the news will surely be brought over by someone.
After all, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan both came from Kunyun City. Even if many cultivators in Kunyun City didn't know what kind of achievements they had, the city lord of Kunyun City would still use his channels to inquire and gradually pass on the information.
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After Zhong Cai finished speaking happily, she was met with the almost out-of-control expressions of her maternal grandfather and aunt.
Zhong Cai immediately burst out laughing: "Grandpa, Aunt, snap out of it!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Hu and Sun Liu finally realized what was happening.
Sun Liu said sincerely, "I thought Cai'er would definitely achieve great things, but I didn't expect it to happen so quickly."
Sun Hu felt the same way and nodded with emotion.
In fact, both father and daughter had great faith in Zhong Cai's abilities, after all, he had obtained quite a few top-grade pills over the years. However, no matter how much they thought highly of Zhong Cai, they really couldn't have imagined the speed of his progress.
Sun Liu added, "But now that I think about it, it only took Cai'er such a short time to go from marrying Shao Gan to becoming a second-level alchemist. I shouldn't be surprised that she has maintained such talent and progress ever since."
Sun Hu laughed and said, "Liu'er is right! Cai'er is just that amazing!"
The two looked at the young couple opposite them and thought they were a perfect match from the beginning, but now they felt they were even more so.
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The grandfather and his grandson were still chatting.
Unlike the conversations at the Zhong family's fourth branch, the chats now are much more open and frank, with no formalities between the people.
Zhong Cai also talked about many details of his cultivation at Canglong Academy. He talked about many things, and unless they needed to be concealed, he talked about them a lot. He really broadened the horizons of Sun Hu and Sun Liu.
Sun Hu and Sun Liu naturally knew that this was a rare opportunity, so they listened carefully, marveling at the achievements of Cai'er and her husband, and also taking notes on many things that would be helpful to them.
They chatted for an hour or two, still wanting more.
Having said everything that needed to be said, Zhong Cai took out a booklet and handed it to Sun Hu.
Sun Hu took it.
Sun Liu did not go over to take a look.
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Auntie, you can see this too. It's for you and Grandpa." His eyes were full of smiles. "But Grandpa is more powerful, so I'm entrusting it to him for safekeeping."
Sun Liu nodded with a smile.
Sun Hu had already opened the booklet.
Sun Liu also went over to take a look.
Both father and daughter were taken aback when they saw this.
The booklet looks simple, but it's filled with alchemical techniques!
Why did Cai'er give them a book on alchemy?
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Zhong Cai looked at his two elders, and his expression became more serious.
"This is the foundation left for Xihu's future. Grandfather, Aunt, you must keep it safe." He said softly, "The alchemy techniques involved are only at levels one to three. Any more than that would be troublesome for Xihu."
"If Xihu finds someone trustworthy and talented in alchemy in the future, we can let them learn the art. Although Dongxiao and I can both provide Xihu with access to pills, as time goes on, we may go into seclusion and not be able to prepare in time."
"Therefore, it would be better to let Xihu control a channel himself."
At this point, Zhong Cai smiled and said, "My maternal grandfather and aunt are helping to keep an eye on things. If any of my father's and stepmother's descendants have talent in alchemy and good character, we can consider teaching them a little."
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