Chương 43: Chapter 73: Father hope

Jiang Huanyu cupped his hands in greeting. Lu Zhiyuan's aged face forced out a faint smile, but he said nothing. Inside the small courtyard. Jiang Huanyu originally wanted to ask about the details of what had happened, but Anu refused to speak. Helpless, he did not continue asking. After the family finished dinner, he called Jiang Wenfeng into the courtyard.

"Father used your爵位 reward to exchange for the land around Blackwater Pond and built the new residence."

"Now that you brothers have returned safely, we can consider moving."

"It also happens to be near the Year-End Festival. We should go to Cloudwater Town and discuss your marriage with Lingxiu with your Uncle Huang." Jiang Wenfeng nodded.

"I will listen to Father."

"Oh right, Father, this is for you." As he spoke, he took out the porcelain bottle containing the Qi-Nourishing Pills and briefly explained how he had met Li Heshan.

"There were originally five Qi-Nourishing Pills, but to save Teacher Lu, I used one."

"The remaining four are for you, Mother, and my younger siblings, one each."

"The Immortals have already arrived in Willow County to set up the array for testing spiritual roots. I believe it won't be long before Chen and Wenping can go to the county city for testing."

"If they are lucky enough to be chosen by the Immortals, it will be an enormous opportunity." Jiang Wenfeng said this with a smile. Jiang Huanyu pinched the porcelain bottle in his hand and thought for a long while before saying, "Stone, you're grown now. There are some thoughts Father wants to tell you." Jiang Wenfeng was slightly startled. He did not speak, waiting seriously for him to continue. Jiang Huanyu sighed.

"As the eldest son of the family, it isn't wrong for you to cherish and take care of your younger brothers and sister."

"But Father hopes your vision can be a little more far-reaching." The tale has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.

"Take this Qi-Nourishing Pill, for example. You are now at the peak of the Acquired Realm. After taking it, there is a chance you may break through to the Innate Realm."

"Good steel must be used on the blade's edge. Once you become stronger, you will be able to bring us better resources in the future." After hearing this, Jiang Wenfeng fell silent for a moment before saying, "Father, I understand what you mean."

"But the Immortal said this Qi-Nourishing Pill works best for those below the Body Tempering Realm. I'm already at the peak of Body Tempering, so eating it would be a waste."

"Don't overthink it."

"Sigh!" Looking at the son before him, Jiang Huanyu sighed helplessly.

"How about this? There are four Qi-Nourishing Pills. Father will decide how to distribute them." As he spoke, he removed the stopper, poured out one pill, and handed it over.

"Eat this one first. We'll decide after seeing the effect."

"Father…"

"Hmm!?" Seeing that he still wanted to argue, Jiang Huanyu immediately brought out the dignity a father ought to have. Jiang Wenfeng did not dare disobey. He obediently took the Qi-Nourishing Pill and placed it in his mouth. The pill melted as soon as it entered his mouth, and a wave of medicinal power instantly surged into his limbs and bones.

"Father, I'll go cultivate first." Not wanting to waste the medicinal power, Jiang Wenfeng immediately went to the side to cultivate the breathing method. Seeing this, Jiang Huanyu glanced at the porcelain bottle in his hand and slowly walked toward Jiang wenchen, who was practicing sword techniques nearby.

"Chen, come here." He called out. Jiang wenchen heard him and withdrew his sword.

"Father, what is it?" Jiang Huanyu hesitated for a moment, then poured a pill from the porcelain bottle and handed it over.

"An Immortal rewarded this pill to your big brother. Eat it." The little fellow glanced at the pill, then turned to look at Jiang Wenfeng, who was sitting cross-legged and cultivating the breathing method. He obediently accepted the pill and put it into his mouth. Surging medicinal power spread through his body. A trace of joy flashed through his eyes. Then, without saying a word, he found a place and began cultivating. Jiang Huanyu was not in a hurry to distribute the remaining two pills.

When he returned to the room, Jiang Wenyan was taking care of Lu Zhiyuan. Jiang Huanyu came forward. Seeing this scene, he felt somewhat hesitant. After a long while, he stepped forward and said, "During the last flood disaster, Teacher's courtyard was destroyed. I originally wanted to help repair it, but I didn't know Teacher's preferences, so I planned to wait until you returned before finding craftsmen."

"Would you like me to find some craftsmen tomorrow?" Before Lu Zhiyuan could respond, Jiang Wenyan spoke from the side.

"Father, I want Teacher to live with us."

"He needs someone to take care of him." Jiang Huanyu frowned. The new residence at Blackwater Pond was a three-entry courtyard with many rooms. It was indeed possible for Teacher Lu to live with them. He simply did not know what Lu Zhiyuan himself thought. Lu Zhiyuan slowly stood and walked over to Jiang Wenping, who was practicing calligraphy.

"Little Sister, move aside for a moment," Jiang Wenyan said. Lu Zhiyuan gestured for him to bring over a brush. He bit the brush with his teeth and wrote a crooked line on the paper. [Many thanks, Little Brother Jiang. This old man still has some savings. If Little Brother Jiang agrees, then please build another small courtyard beside Blackwater Pond.] After writing this, he looked at Jiang Huanyu.

"If Teacher likes that, I'll go find craftsmen tomorrow." The surrounding mountains and forest around Blackwater Pond all belonged to him. Taking out a piece of land to build Lu Zhiyuan a small courtyard was not a problem.

"Before that courtyard is built, Teacher should stay with our family first." Lu Zhiyuan nodded slightly.