Chapter 147: Chapter 141: Preaching, Original Intention, Daily Life!
"Do I... want to cultivate?"
Second Grandpa was silent; he truly hadn’t considered this question.
The main thing was, ever since he became a Great Sage, even the Emperor didn’t have the right to ask him such a thing.
And the Su family of Cyan Mountain Village, after a brief moment of being stunned, nearly burst into laughter seeing the silent Second Grandpa.
In terms of strength, Second Grandpa was at the peak of the Great Sage realm. In terms of status, even Su Nan had to call him uncle.
To be questioned about wanting to cultivate by a little chubby kid, they almost couldn’t hold back from laughing out loud.
"Haha, not understanding is quite expected."
Seeing the silent Second Grandpa, Wu Yong put on a very dignified, master-like smile and said:
"Later, I will give the whole village a lecture, so you can get a taste of the world of cultivators."
At these words, the previously chuckling Su family members suddenly couldn’t laugh anymore.
In contrast, Second Grandpa looked at Wu Yong, a playful smile flashing in his eyes, and nodded kindly, saying:
"Then I’ll have to trouble you, young hero. Rest assured, I’ll call the whole village for you; not a single person will be missing."
Seeing Second Grandpa getting into the spirit of things, the Su family couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of their mouths.
Seeing such support from the other party, Wu Yong felt even more enthusiastic, looking quite eager.
"Second Grandpa."
At this moment, Su Changqing slowly walked up from behind, seeing the old man still drinking, and couldn’t help but quicken his steps, taking the wine pot and complaining:
"Drinking so much again, alcohol is harmful to the body. You’re getting on in years; you can’t indulge like this."
"Did you start drinking every day as soon as I left?"
"Honestly, with Brother Er Niu not around, you don’t even have anyone to watch over you..."
Seeing the nagging youth, just like always, the smile on Second Grandpa’s face grew even more.
He patted Su Changqing’s shoulder, nodding with a kind smile and said, "Little Chang Qing has grown up, looking sturdier too."
"You better take care of your own health first."
Su Changqing rolled his eyes at Second Grandpa and confiscated the wine pot.
"Hahaha, Little Chang Qing hasn’t married and had children yet. I haven’t even had a sip of your wedding wine, so this old man isn’t going anywhere."
At these words, Second Grandpa laughed out loud.
"Isn’t the old man basically telling me never to get married?"
Su Changqing playfully replied.
"Haha, you cheeky little thing."
Second Grandpa waved his hand as if annoyed, saying, "Go, go, go, your mother’s waiting for you at home."
Seeing this, Su Changqing grinned and, just like a wild kid growing up in the mountain village for the past twenty years, ran home like the wind.
Along the way, Su Changqing greeted the villagers with a joyous smile.
Although they hadn’t seen each other for over a month, there wasn’t the slightest distance between them.
Until he reached the village entrance, seeing the worn-down house, Su Changqing laughed and shouted,
"Mom, I’m home!"
...
"So, this is the village where Chang Qing grew up."
Seeing the mountain village surrounded by the Cyan Mountain, looking at the harmonious villagers.
Xuan Qingzi couldn’t help but feel touched.
Those so-called holy land families, with their sumptuous delicacies, endless resources, and harshly competitive environments, could they really compare to this cozy Cyan Mountain Village?
"Maybe the Su Patriarch is right."
Thinking of the ’human nature’ within Su Changqing, Xuan Qingzi’s eyes flashed with understanding,
"Cultivation realms can be achieved at any time, but an upright and unyielding character is the true capital to fear nothing."
"Cultivation begins with the heart; when the heart is formed, nothing in the world can obstruct you."
Thinking of this, Xuan Qingzi couldn’t help but secretly praise,
"The Su Patriarch, what a great talent!"
...
Unlike Xuan Qingzi, Wu Yong didn’t have so many thoughts.
In his view, the Cyan Mountain Village consisted of simple villagers; there wasn’t much more to it.
As Su Changqing left, Wu Yong naturally familiarized himself with the people of Cyan Mountain Village,
"Everyone, I’m Chang Qing’s Junior Disciple, my name is Wu Yong."
"Today, I’m giving you a great opportunity, a starting lecture!"
Wu Yong stood in front of everyone, raising his head with the air of a master and said:
"Those who learn my Dao techniques, even if you can’t be revered as sect founders, you can strengthen your body and farm like a deity!"
"Follow me!"
Listening to this unorthodox opening line, Xuan Qingzi and the Su family members all twitched at the corners of their mouths.
However, everyone else was just as idle, so they all followed Wu Yong with peculiar expressions to the end of the village.
There was a stone platform there, which Wu Yong leapt up onto, before sitting cross-legged.
Seeing the villagers in front of him, all staring with wide eyes, he was quite pleased and took out a cultivation technique,
"Today’s lecture is on the Yellow Grade low-level, Blood Burning Skill!"
...
Cyan Mountain Village, the house at the village head.
Just as Su Changqing’s voice rose, Ye Shu quickly stepped out of the door.
Seeing that familiar face, Ye Shu beamed with a smile and greeted him warmly.
She looked Su Changqing up and down, full of energy, and without a smile, she said with some concern:
"Chang Qing, is cultivation tough?"
Su Changqing’s smile grew brighter upon hearing this.
Teachers and fellow disciples only care about how fast he cultivates, but only his parents care if it’s tough for him.
This is the meaning of coming home.
"It’s not tough, Mom."
Su Changqing shook his head and smiled, "My teacher is very kind to me, and fellow disciples are very friendly."
He wasn’t lying; the disciples at the Little Immortal Sect were indeed very hospitable.
"That’s good then."
Ye Shu pulled Su Changqing to sit on the stone bench in the yard, chuckling:
"If you have any problems, go to your teacher. If your teacher can’t solve them, come back and ask your parents."
"There’s no problem in the world that can’t be solved. Don’t get stuck in a rut and stubbornly bear it all by yourself."
"Your father and mother aren’t old yet, they can still help you come up with ideas..."
Listening to Ye Shu’s incessant chatter, Su Changqing didn’t interrupt but simply listened with a smile.
At the same time, he’d share some amusing stories from the sect, but he didn’t mention any of the fights and conflicts involving the Liu family.
Better not to talk to parents about troubling matters, they can’t help much and it would keep them up at night.
He understood this from a very young age, and even more so after stepping into cultivation.
"Alright, Mom, don’t worry."
Su Changqing pretended to raise his chin proudly, "Your son is a cultivation genius."
"Even inner disciples and core disciples at the Little Immortal Sect can’t compare."
Ye Shu was taken aback.
During this period, she hadn’t been idle, visiting the eldest and the second born, and going back to her family once. She didn’t know much about the Little Immortal Sect.
But she remembered... weren’t the disciples within the Little Immortal Sect all prodigies from the southern domain?
How... could Chang Qing’s talent be stronger than the core disciples?
Though puzzled, Ye Shu didn’t probe further, she simply nodded with a smile:
"Very good, my son is making progress too."
Su Changqing smiled joyfully at her words.
Although it was just a simple compliment from his mother, it made him happier than when he achieved the breakthrough to the Divine Body.
"Chang Qing, have you met a girl you like since entering the sect?"
Ye Shu blinked and asked with a grin.
"Uh..."
Su Changqing was caught off guard and replied with a wry smile, "No, I’ve been focusing on cultivation, where’s the time for such things?"
"Son, remember."
Ye Shu seemed to recall something, and admonished with a light smile, "There are many beautiful women in the world, but don’t be blinded by them."
"The joy of first sight is far less valuable than enduring familiarity."
"Beauty can’t sustain a marriage for a lifetime, but the person whom you feel comfortable staying together with can."
Su Changqing pondered upon hearing this, nodding solemnly.
Then he looked at Ye Shu and asked with a smile, "Is this how Dad found Mom?"
"Your dad?"
Ye Shu pursed her lips slightly, "He was very popular when he was young, your mom almost didn’t make it."
"Ah? Dad had such charm?"
Su Changqing asked with great interest, "Then Mom must have been the prettiest among them."
"Haha, wrong."
Ye Shu looked towards the distant horizon, laughed recalling, "I wasn’t the prettiest, nor the one with the best family background and talent."
Su Changqing was taken aback upon hearing this.
Ye Shu then gazed at Su Changqing with a wink, smiled and said, "But I’m the one who understands your dad the best."
Su Changqing’s curiosity was piqued, he asked excitedly, "Did dad have lots of confidantes when he was young?"
"Of course."
Ye Shu nodded, grumbling, "There were even people planning to kidnap the bride!"
Su Changqing’s eyes sparkled brighter, "Did such things really happen?"
Ye Shu replied skeptically, "Of course they did, that woman was really stunning, you wouldn’t know..."
The sun gradually set in the west, yet the courtyard filled with laughter seemed blissfully oblivious to the passage of time.
In contrast to the warmth here, the atmosphere on the other side of Cyan Mountain Village became peculiar.