Chapter 142: Discourse, Initial Aspiration, and Family Matters!

Chapter 142: Discourse, Initial Aspiration, and Family Matters!

"Do I want to cultivate?"

Elder Second was silent. He had never really thought about this question.

After all, ever since he became a Great Sage, even a Quasi-Emperor wouldn't dare ask him such a thing.

The people of Green Mountain Village from the Su family, after a moment of stunned silence, saw the silent Elder Second and were almost laughing out loud.

In terms of strength, Elder Second was at the peak of the Great Sage realm. In terms of status, even Su Nan had to call him Uncle.

With such strength and status, being asked by a little fatty if he wanted to cultivate almost made them burst out laughing.

"Ha ha, it's understandable that you don't understand."

Seeing the silent Elder Second, Wu Yong smiled with a high-minded air and said, "I will give a discourse to the entire village later, allowing you to experience the world of cultivators."

Upon hearing this, the Su family, who had been secretly laughing, suddenly stopped.

On the contrary, Elder Second looked at Wu Yong with a playful smile and nodded kindly, saying, "That would be a trouble for you, young hero. Rest assured, I will call everyone in the village, not a single person will be missing."

Seeing Elder Second's playful demeanor, the Su family couldn't help but twitch their lips.

Wu Yong, seeing such strong support, became even more enthusiastic, almost impatient.

"Elder Second."

At this moment, Su Changqing slowly walked over. Seeing the old man still drinking, he quickened his steps, took the wine flask, and complained, "You're drinking so much again. Alcohol is harmful to your health. You're getting old, you shouldn't overindulge."

"Will you drink every day again once I leave?"

"It's really true, with Big Ox gone, there's no one to keep an eye on you."

Looking at the boy who chattered on as usual, Elder Second's smile grew wider.

He patted Su Changqing's shoulder and nodded kindly, saying, "Little Changqing has grown up, your body is much stronger now."

"You should take better care of your body."

Su Changqing rolled his eyes at Elder Second and confiscated the wine flask.

"Ha ha ha, Little Changqing hasn't gotten married yet. As long as I haven't drunk your wedding wine, this old man's body won't break down."

Elder Second laughed heartily.

"Old man, by saying that, aren't you making me never marry?"

Su Changqing said with a teasing tone.

"Ha ha, smooth talker."

Elder Second waved his hand as if annoyed, "Go, go, your mother is waiting for you at home."

Seeing this, Su Changqing grinned and, just like the wild boy he had been for the past twenty years, ran home like the wind.

Along the way, Su Changqing greeted the villagers with a happy smile.

Though they hadn't seen each other for over a month, there was no trace of estrangement between them.

When he reached the village entrance and saw the dilapidated house, Su Changqing shouted with a smile, "Mother, I'm back!"

...

"This is the village where Changqing grew up."

Seeing the village surrounded by green mountains and the harmonious villagers, Xuan Qingzi couldn't help but feel touched.

Could the so-called sacred families, with their endless resources and fierce competition, really compare to this warm and cozy Green Mountain Village?

"Perhaps Lord Su is right."

Thinking of the 'humanity' in Su Changqing, Xuan Qingzi's eyes flashed with enlightenment, "One can cultivate at any time, but a pure and unyielding heart is the true capital that fears nothing."

"Cultivation begins with the heart. Once the heart is formed, nothing can stand in the way."

Thinking of this, Xuan Qingzi couldn't help but praise, "Lord Su, a great talent!"

...

Unlike Xuan Qingzi, Wu Yong had no such deep thoughts.

To him, the villagers of Green Mountain Village were just simple and honest people, nothing more.

With Su Changqing's departure, Wu Yong very naturally called out to the villagers of Green Mountain Village,

"Everyone, I am Changqing's junior brother, Wu Yong."

"Today, I bring you a great opportunity, a discourse!"

Wu Yong stood before everyone, head held high with a high-minded air, and said, "Those who learn my Dao can strengthen their bodies and become farming gods, even if they cannot become patriarchs or founders!"

"Follow me!"

Hearing this unconventional opening, Xuan Qingzi and the Su family couldn't help but twitch their lips.

However, since they had nothing better to do, they followed Wu Yong with odd expressions to the end of the village.

There was a stone stool there, and Wu Yong nimbly jumped onto it and sat cross-legged.

Looking at the villagers with wide eyes, he took out a cultivation technique with great satisfaction,

"Today, I will be teaching you the Lower Rank Yellow-Class technique, the Blood-Burning Technique!"

...

At the entrance of Green Mountain Village, in a house.

As soon as Su Changqing's voice rang out, Ye Shu quickly walked out of the door.

Seeing the familiar face, Ye Shu's face lit up with a smile as she welcomed him.

She examined Su Changqing, who was full of energy, with a concerned expression.

"Changqing, is cultivation difficult?"

Hearing this, Su Changqing's smile grew even wider.

His teacher and fellow disciples only cared about how fast he was progressing, but only his parents cared about whether he was suffering.

This was the true meaning of coming home.

"Not at all, Mother."

Su Changqing shook his head and smiled, "My teacher is very kind, and my fellow disciples are very warm."

He wasn't lying; the young disciples of Little Immortal Sect were indeed very enthusiastic.

"That's good."

Ye Shu pulled Su Changqing to sit on a stone bench in the courtyard and smiled lightly,

"Seek help from your teacher if you encounter difficulties. If your teacher can't solve it, come back and ask your parents."

"There's no unsolvable problem in the world. Don't get stuck in a rut and bear everything alone."

"Your parents aren't old yet, and we can still give you advice."

Listening to Ye Shu's endless nagging, Su Changqing didn't interrupt; he just listened with a smile.

At the same time, he shared some amusing stories from the sect, but he didn't mention the conflicts with the Liu family.

He seldom shared his troubles with his parents. They couldn't help much and would worry, unable to sleep.

He understood this from a young age, and it became even more so after he started cultivation.

"Alright, Mother, don't worry."

Su Changqing lifted his chin proudly, "Your son is a cultivation genius."

"Even inner and core disciples in Little Immortal Sect can't match me."

Ye Shu was taken aback.

She hadn't been idle these past days; she had visited her parents and the older siblings, and wasn't very clear about what was happening in Little Immortal Sect.

But she remembered that the disciples in Little Immortal Sect were all the top talents from the Southern Domain.

How could Changqing's talent surpass that of core disciples?

Although she was a bit puzzled, Ye Shu didn't press the matter. She just smiled and nodded,

"Very well, my son is making progress."

Hearing this, Su Changqing was very happy.

Even though it was just a simple compliment from his mother, it made him happier than breaking through to the Great Success Divine Body.

"Changqing, have you met any girls you like since entering the sect?"

Ye Shu blinked and asked with a smile.

"Um..."

Su Changqing was caught off guard and smiled bitterly, "No, I've been focusing on cultivation. I don't have time to think about such things."

"Son, remember this."

Ye Shu seemed to recall something and cautioned with a light laugh, "There are many beautiful women in the world, but don't let them dazzle you."

"Initial infatuation is far less lasting than enduring companionship."

"Beauty can't sustain a marriage for a lifetime, but the person who makes you feel comfortable can."

Hearing this, Su Changqing nodded thoughtfully and asked with a smile, "Did Father find Mother this way back then?"

"Your father?"

Ye Shu pursed her lips slightly, "He was very popular when he was young. Your mother almost didn't get chosen."

"Ah? My father had that much charm?"

Su Changqing asked with interest, "Then Mother must have been the most beautiful."

"Ha ha, wrong."

Ye Shu looked into the distance and recalled with a smile, "I wasn't the most beautiful, nor the one with the best family background."

Su Changqing was taken aback.

Ye Shu winked at Su Changqing and smiled, "But I was the one who understood your father the most."

Hearing this, Su Changqing's curiosity flared up, and he asked excitedly, "Did my father have many female friends when he was young?"

"Of course."

Ye Shu nodded and said with a hint of indignation, "Some even planned to kidnap me for a forced marriage."

Su Changqing's eyes lit up even more, "Such a thing happened?"

Ye Shu retorted, "Of course, that woman was extremely beautiful. You can't imagine."

As the sun slowly set, the courtyard filled with laughter seemed to lose track of time.

In contrast to the warmth here, the atmosphere in another part of Green Mountain Village became strange.

(End of Chapter)

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